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Militants on the rampage in Akwa Ibom

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Militants on the rampage An attempt by aggrieved militants to blow up the major bridge that links Akwa Ibom and Cross River States has been foiled by security operatives in Akwa Ibom State. The bridge links Itu and Odukpani local government areas of Akwa Ibom and Cross River State respectively and is popularly called Calabar-Itu Head Bridge. See more photos............

That Oba Elegushi's Shindig

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HRM Oba Alayeluwa Saheed Ademola Elegushi  Kusenla lll HRM Oba Alayeluwa Saheed Ademola Elegushi  Kusenla lll knows how to make a lasting statement whenever he has cause to engage in the celebration of life. He does this with uncommon touch and panache. The handsome royal father, popularly known as Oba Gucci, threw a simple but colourful get-together, penultimate weekend, at his Elegushi palace residence. It was, indeed, an event reserved only for the privileged members of the society. As expected, choice wines flowed freely and continental dishes were not in short supply too. Oba Saheed Elegushi was officially crowned on April 27, 2010 at a well-attended ceremony at the palace of his late father at Ikate- Elegushi in Lekki axis of Lagos.

TY Bello’s Bundle of Joy

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TY Bello - The Future For notable singer and photographer, T.Y Bello and her husband, Bello Kashetu, God manifested His astounding mightiness, last Sunday in the US, when He blessed their nine-year-old marriage with a set of twins (both males). And ever since, it has been boundless joy in their home. It was gathered that TY Bello left the shores of Nigeria some weeks backs to be delivered of the babies who have since been named Christian and Christopher, respectively.
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Audio visual right society debuts

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Over the years, the fight by creative content owners royalties has focused on the music industry. Now, attention is about to shift to movie industry. Before now, the movie industry focused on the fight against piracy and creating effective distribution pathways. The lack of legal framework to protect the rights of the creative artiste work limited the stakeholders and practitioners from optimising the various platforms they can earn revenue from, one of which is the royalty. It is no news that most creative works are being duplicated and overused by unauthorised bodies. However, a wind of change has hit the industry with the formation of an audio visual rights society. 

Sammie Okposo bags S.Africa’s biggest gospel awards nomination

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Multitalented gospel artiste and Glo ambassador Sammie Okposo has been nominated in this year’s Best of Africa category at the biggest South-Africa gospel music awards, SABC Crown Music Awards. Okposo is the only Nigerian artiste nominated for the awards and in same category with four other revered African gospel artistes, Frank Chimpazi, Shongwe & Khuphuka, Saved Group and Seapour N. The awards  which is in its seventh year will be held at ICC Arena, Durban on 23 November 2014.

Film on malaria hits the big screen

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LOL! As funny as it looks............ Real story below

‘I am happy to be part of BBA Hotshots’

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Lillian Afegbai Evicted Nigerian Big Brother housemate, Lilian Afegbai, who was officially welcomed back to the county yesterday, has expressed happiness that she was part of this year’s Big Brother Africa – hotshots. She was evicted from the “Hotshots” house last Sunday alongside Uganda’s Esther and Sabina from Kenya.

17 years after, Fela is still regarded as people’s champion

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T he  enviable place of Fela Anikulakpo Kuti as one of world’s notable music legends was re-asserted last Sunday, when Jamaican legendary reggae star, Don Carlos, leading local and foreign artistes, closed this year’s edition of the annual musical concert tagged “Felabration”, writes  BENJAMIN NJOKU Fela died seventeen (1997) years ago. But every year, thousands of fun seekers across the world

Delta Gubernatorial 2015 "PDP Governorship ticket's front runner...

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Delta Gubernatotial 2015. Executive profile of Dr. Mrs Ngozi Loejeme FCIDA MIoD PDP Governorship ticket's front runner... Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Olejeme, FCIDA, M.IoD, is a successful entrepreneur and an astute Politician and Administrator of repute. A boardroom guru with a wealth of experience, she has a proven record of success in administrative governance and business management. She hails from Asaba in Delta State of Nigeria.  ‘Your Excellency’ as she is fondly called by her friends and admirers on account of her gubernatorial primary election in Delta State, is an embodiment of beauty and intelligence. From a humble beginning, Dr. Mrs. Olejeme has risen to become an outstanding grassroot politician, philanthropist, charismatic leader, peace ambassador, human rights activist, anti-corruption crusader and a nationalist. Dr Mrs. Olejeme sits on the board of many Companies and Government establishments/organizations which include:

The windowless plane set for take-off in a decade

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UK developer working on replacing heavy aircraft windows with uber-light smartscreen panels to cut fuel consumption and slash air fares UK developer working on replacing heavy aircraft windows with Uber-light smart screen panels to cut fuel consumption and slash air fares It is a glimpse into the future that will inspire wonder in some people but perhaps strike terror into the heart of the nervous flyer: a windowless plane that nonetheless allows passengers to see what’s going on outside, as well as checking their email and surfing the net. See Video........