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Nollywood actors join calls for release of abducted schoolgirls

As Nigerians continue to call for the release of the kidnapped female students of Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, Nollywood actors have added their voices to the call. During the...

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The Divorce (a semi-true story)

By Dream Vanilla  I remember when they told me. “Ashie, your father and I have something we’d like to tell you,” Mom said. She hardly ever used my nickname any more, so when she did this time, I knew...

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World Asthma Day: Controlling Asthma symptoms

Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterised by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction and bronchospasm. The common symptoms of asthma include...

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Is it scriptural for women to retain their maiden names after marriage?

By Chinyere Abiaziem Reporter, Lagos “Therefore shall a man leave his father and mother and shall cleave unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh” (Genesis 2: 24). That is the Biblical injunction...

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CORA declares 2014 ‘The Soyinka Year’

By Yemi Adebisi The Committee For Relevant Art (CORA) has declared 2014 ‘The Soyinka Year’ and proclaimed the theme of this year’s edition of the Lagos Book and Art Festival (LABAF) as ‘Freedom...

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I explore poetry, financial news –Folarin

By Ekaete Usoro, Special Correspondent, Lagos Nigerian writer, born and raised in the United States of America (USA), Tope Folarin, won the 2013 Caine Prize for African Writing.  Folarin received the...

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Mine is not a wasted generation –JP Clark

By Yemi Adebisi, Acting Head, Literary/Arts JP Clark In one of his articles, Professor Charles Nnolim of the University of Port Harcourt described African Literature as the literature of ‘lachrymal,’...

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‘Greatest Triumph is a promise & prophecy’ – Adedokun

By Aramide Oikelome Senior Correspondent, Lagos The General Overseer, Access To Christ Ministries (Inc;) a.k.a. Access Chapel, Ibadan, Nigeria, Rev’d Adedokun Phillip-Olusegun has advised Christians...

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Lupita: A star whose time has come!

By Charles Okogene When it was announced sometime last month that British Nigerian actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor, was nominated for the Oscars, many lovers of good film and those who have been following the...

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Why premarital sex rewires the brain

There’s a reason why breaking up from a sexual relationship is much more emotionally painful and much harder to forget than one that didn’t involve sex. There are several neurochemical processes that...

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Unleash Season III set to begin in Lagos

Ikorodu, Lagos, is poised to experience a boost as the third edition of the life-impacting youth-oriented talents showcasing programme tagged “UNLEASH Your Talents” gets underway.  “UNLEASH” as the...

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Nigeria’s situation not totally hopeless –PFN President

National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude, who also doubles as the Founder and General Superintendent of New Covenant Gospel Church, Benin City, Edo...

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Bob Marley: The legend lives on!

By Sam Anokam Bob Marley “My music will go on forever. Maybe it’s a fool say that, but when me know facts me can say facts. My music will go on forever.” -Bob Marley The above statement made by Bob...

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In the Vanguard of Greed

Author: Saintmoses Eromosele Reviewer: Aisha Abdulahi  Publisher: The Pedagogues Publishing. No of pages: 31 In the Vanguard of Greed is the latest play written by Saintmoses Eromosele, the author of...

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‘Health sector depends on quality of human resources’

The World Economic Forum Africa (WEFA) 2014 hosted by Nigeria in Abuja has come and gone but it would no doubt continue to reverberate especially when key players who pledged their commitment to assist...

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Dedication, commitment are key to success –Nnam

Ngozi Nnam, President, Nutrition Society of Nigeria and a Professor of Public Health Nutrition at the University of Nigeria, has over 50 publications to her credit in reputable national and...

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Achebe’s writing: Structure for good governance

By Yemi Adebisi / Acting Head, Literary/Arts     The Port Harcourt edition of the celebration of Arrow of God at 50 was included in the opening ceremony of the 2014 Port Harcourt World Book Capital...

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Role of mothers in curbing social vices among youths

By  Funmi Falobi Senior Reporter, Lagos There is no doubt mothers play important roles in the formation of any child. Right from conception, delivery and to adulthood, a mother invests love and her...

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Binding music thrill at Ayo Ni O Choir Day 2014

By Adedayo Odulaja Reporter, Lagos For many guests not familiar with the Choir of the popular Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Surulere District Sub-headquarters (Ayo Ni O), the 2014 edition of...

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Poor advocacy, bane of conservation awareness – Okomu Park boss

The Okomu National Park in Benin, Edo State, is one of the frontiers of Nigeria’s forest ecosystem threatened by illegal logging and flora/fauna scavengers despite being in the middle belt where such...

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