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The top 10 African innovators were chosen from 700 applicants from 42 countries and one Nigerian innovator, Sulaiman Bolarinde Famro, made the list! Read More »
Residents want Nigerian ‘witch hunter’ banned from UK
A number of UK residents have written to the Home Secretary Theresa May in London to prevent a Nigerian pastor Helen Ukpabio from returning to UK as they feel her preaching might put children under risk.
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Genevieve Nnaji and colleagues condemn Abuja bomb blast
Actress Genevieve Nnaji and some of her colleagues have expressed sadness over the bomb blast that occurred in Abuja on Monday. Read More »
Bomb blast in Abuja less than 2 days after Jonathan’s daughter’s wedding
More than 200 people are reportedly feared dead in the explosion which rocked a highly populated motor park in Nyanya suburb of Abuja Read More »
Lesbian-only cemetery opens in Germany
A 400-square-meter section of the existing Lutheran Georgen Parochial cemetery will be set aside for gay women, with space for up to 80. Read More »
Arik says it’s not responsible for 55 min NY bound flight delay
Arik explains that the delay was a result of complications related to the cargo loading process and goes ahead to blame to the contracted ground-handling agent who were in charge of the process. Read More »
NET EXTRA: LASTMA officers videotaped collecting N1000 bribe at Ojota Bus stop
Two officials from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (popularly called LASTMA) have been caught on tape collecting a bribe from a commercial bus driver on the streets of Lagos State on April 6, 2014. Read More »
VIDEO: Banky W, other passengers trapped aboard aircraft
Apparently, a New York bound Arik Air flight from Lagos could not power on the air-conditioning right before taking off. Read More »
Tricia Esiegbe partners Nigeria Police on ‘The Psychologist’
The Psychologist is designed to expose sexual predators through public awareness and providing a support-base for victims of molestation around Nigeria Read More »
NET EXTRA: Adams Oshiomhole and ‘go and die’ widow inspect projects
Adam Oshiomhole and the Joy Ifijeh, were photographed inspecting projects, during their first official outing since the 'Go and Die' encounter last year. Read More »
What’s in a name? Coca-Cola has Ghanaians angry
Coca-Cola's ongoing customer participation campaign, 'Share a Coke', has the people of Northern Ghana riled up about an omission of the names of people from the region. Read More »
Oral B celebrates World Oral Health Day
In celebrating this year's WOHD, Oral B shares this interesting video about how a smile can go a long way in getting the desired reaction. Watch here... Read More »
Chimamanda wins US Critics Award for ‘Americanah’
Nigerian Author, Chimamanda Adichie has won the National Book Critics Circle award for her third novel, Americanah. Read More »
Forbes apologizes for Goodluck Jonathan spelling error
This weekend US business magazine Forbes made a serious goof with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's name. Read More »
Lagos State Govt bans indecent dressing, introduces dress codes
The Lagos State Government has reportedly issued a directive banning short/mini-skirts, body-hugging outfits, and revealing clothes from the Lagos State Government Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja. Read More »
Why Facebook is buying WhatsApp for $16 billion
The social media giants have spent $4 billion in cash and $12 billion in Facebook stock to acquire the messaging app, 16 times more than what they paid for picture sharing site Instagram. Read More »
Creative hub, HotHouse opens in Lagos
The HotHouse, which is situated on Allen Avenue, Ikeja Lagos, will offer entrepreneurs affordable, comfortable and professional workspace on a daily, weekly or monthly basis Read More »
Goodbye to Stella Oduah and her bulletproof cars!
After much controversy, Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah has been sacked, obviously her bulletproof cars couldn’t save her. Read More »
Arsenal fan stabs Liverpool fan to death
Meet the 1st NFL player to come out gay!
First Bank turns 120! Spots a new logo too
First Bank started 2014 on a high note as they celebrate their 120th anniversary this year. Amidst the celebration and fanfare, the company unveiled a new logo. Read More »
David Oyedepo’s Winners Chapel introduces e-payment for tithes and offering
The e-payment method for tithe and offering was introduced a few months back, especially for the Covenant University students who worship there. Read More »
Nigerian undergraduate caught with 1.745 kg of cannabis at airport
The suspect said he used his tuition to buy a cell phone, smoke Indian hemp, attend night clubs and thereafter engaged in the cannabis business to make profit so he could recoup his tuition. Read More »
Seven gay men arrested in Bauchi State
The prosecution lawyer Danladi Ayuba said the clamp down on homosexuals was in line with the recently Anti-gay bill passed into law by the National Assembly. Read More »
No Love: Nigeria’s presidential elections to hold on Valentine’s Day
St. Valentine celebrations will be a little bit different in 2015, you might just end up spending the day at the polling booth. Read More »
LASU Riot: School remains closed indefinitely
The school management shut down operation on Thursday, January 23, 2014 asking all students to vacate the school premises. Read More »
#GayRights: Hollywood actress ‘absolutely appalled’ to meet Goodluck Jonathan
Hawn says she wasn't aware of GEJ's position of Gay Rights as she 'literally hadn't looked at the news' because she's been traveling and writing a book. Read More »
LASU riot sends Vice Chancellor fleeing for his life
On Thursday, January 24, 2014 some students of Lagos State University (LASU) embarked on a riot, leaving putting the University Vice Chancellor on the run for his life! Read More »
Lagos State bans smoking in public places
Some of the designated places stipulated by the bill include toilets, tertiary institutions, public transportation vehicles, shopping centres, stadia and restaurants. Read More »