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Rainbow concludes literary festival with possibilities for Nigeria

By Yemi Adebisi The annual Port Harcourt Book Festival, which commenced on Monday October 20, was concluded on Saturday October 25 with message of possibilities to Nigeria at 100. Sponsored by the...

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Cleric seeks truth, peace in national polity

By Aramide Oikelome, Snr Correspondent, Lagos “The Amalgamation of the North and South to form Nigeria in 1914 by Sir Lord Lugard for the benefit of Britain started the crises of Nigeria. Factors that...

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Anambra varsity seeks entries for journal

By Yemi Adebisi  Department of Theatre Arts, Anambra State University, Igbaram, has called for papers from writers all over Nigeria for the maiden edition of its journal, ANSU Journal Theatre and...

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I love African literature –Nnoli

By  Yemi Adebisi, Acting Head, Literary/Arts The art of reading, some say, is a thing of the mind. It was however observed that most people that made headway in life are voracious readers. Some experts...

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Return of the Rabbi

By Brett Gallaher “That doesn’t sound at all like the stuff I was saying back then,” said Jesus. “How could anyone get that from a book about me? I should return at once and set all of this straight!”...

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Return of Teacher Desmond: Political statement on good leadership

Title: Pass on the Baton Author: Yemi Adebiyi Reviewer: Lanre Oyedele Publisher: Movida Press Limited No of pages: 151 A recent statistics conducted on reading culture of Nigerians revealed that less...

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Furore over use of Hijab in Lagos schools

By Aramide Oikelome Snr Correspondent, Lagos Female Muslim students protesting the ban on Hijab in public schools. “It is only in Nigeria that a letter written in April 2014 by the Attorney General of...

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I’m Christian, my husband a Muslim and we’re okay – Nenadi Usman

Senator Nenadi Esther Usman is not a green horn in the politics of Nigeria. She started her political career in Kaduna, her home state, where she served as special assistant on information to the late...

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Being housewife is a profession –Justice Okobi

 Justice Victoria Okobi is a respected jurist, with experience as  Social Development and Labour Officer with the Nigerian Civil Service. During her tenure as Nigeria’s representative to the United...

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Understanding genetic disorders saves pain, trauma

Chinyere Abiaziem  / Reporter, Lagos   Through no deliberate fault of theirs, they are born; some out of ignorance on the part of their parents, but for many couples, it is the yearning to share love...

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‘My music book was burnt’

Renowned Producer and Chief Executive Officer of Instinct Productions Wole Oni is an International Gospel Producer who has worked on award-winning hits. He opened up to our Senior Reporter ANTHONIA...

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Early life foundation sets women ahead – Oteh

Arunma Oteh is the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria. Last weekend the strong woman of the Securities and Exchange Commission won the African Leader of the Year...

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Ablow releases Mama tey tey

Multi-talented Music Entrepreneur, performing Artist, Sound Engineer and Producer ABLOW is determined to release loads of songs back to back before the end of 2014. His last single, E  Se mi jeje,  is...

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Pomp as Eko Club marks 40th anniversary

By Sam Anokam  /   Assist. Editor   It was indeed an exhibition of glamour and colour at the just concluded 40th anniversary of the Eko Club, Lagos. For a week, the secretariat of Eko club in Surulere,...

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Tony Tetula yet to get rid of dreadlocks

Despite criticisms of his outlook due to the weird dreadlocks he is carrying, Tony Tetula who has indicated his intention like some of his colleagues to contest for a seat at the Kwara State House of...

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Atorise, others for Biyi Samuel’s ‘Finally’

Come Sunday November 2, Jesse King of Buga fame, Lanre Teriba popularly known as Atorise and soronous inspirational singer Sola Allyson will be in stage at the special Album Release Concert of Biyi...

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Elvis Chuks acquires N18m 2015 Range Rover

Few weeks ago he was in the news for castigating and out rightly criticizing organisers of the just concluded Best of Nollywood awards which took place in Rivers State but on Wednesday actor and...

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The Headies holds December 14

The Headies, which is one of Nigeria’s most consistent and credible entertainment award platform earlier scheduled to hold on October 25, 2014 has now hold been scheduled to hold on December 14....

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Kupa Victory returns with command performance

By Sam Anokam  - Assts. Editor, Lagos   African dancehall king, Kupa Victory has returned to give his fans, friends and guests an evening of undiluted and unforgettable Reggae dancehall music. The...

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KSB to test popularity at APC primaries

By Anthonia Soyingbe  / Snr. Reporter, Lagos.   Gospel singer and artiste on Kennis Music label, Kenny Saint Brown has announced her intention to contest for a seat in Lagos State House of Assembly and...

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