Competition drives consumer education in e-commerce – OLX boss

• Says more than 50 per cent of e-commerce market remain untapped

The Country Manager of Nigeria’s online classified, OLX, Adedeji Oyinlola has said that competition by different operators in the e-commerce space in Nigeria is healthy as it drives consumer education.
Oyinlola stated this in an exclusive interview on the outlook of online business in Nigeria for 2014.

National confab: Why I wrote minority report – ASEMOTA

AS controversies over the preparation and submission of a minority report on modalities for the proposed national conference to President Goodluck Jonathan persist, the author of the report, Mr. Solomon Asemota, SAN, has said why he wrote the report.

No automatic tickets for 2015 polls – EDO PDP CHAIR

BENIN—AHEAD of the 2015 general elections, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State, has called on aspirants vying for elective positions on its platform, to disregard rumours that the leadership of the party had given automatic nominations or anointed some persons as its candidates in the election.

Death of 2 Nigerian students in Ukraine causes uproar

ABUJA—Two Nigerian students at the Donetsk National Technical University, Ukraine, have died, after what  the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sources described as circumstances bothering on alleged negligence on the part of the hospital authorities where they were admitted for treatment.

Jang to CBN gov: You are not bigger than govt

ABUJA—FACTIONAL chairman of Nigeria Governors‘ Forum, NGF, and governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, yesterday told the governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, that he was not in any way bigger than the Federal Government.

Missing Fund: NNPC insists $30bn oil revenue remitted to Federation Account

Following the controversy that trailed the controversial $49.8 billion missing from federation account, the  Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC has disclosed that the disputed balance of $10.8 billion from the  original amount, which has not been paid into the Federation Account, is not missing but formed part of its operational costs within the period, January 2012 to July 2013, which was referred to by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, in his letter to President Goodluck Jonathan on unremitted oil revenues.

Open letter to Basket Mouth by Citizen Evelyn

Dear Bright Okpocha (aka Basket Mouth), I am a very good fan of your comedy show including my husband and kids, I would rather have spoken to you over the phone or make time to see you face to face, but as it is the season of open letter in Nigeria, I would like to use this medium to express how disappointed I am over your comment or joke as you may call it on “Rape”.

AAU crisis: NANS seeks FG’s intervention

AAU crisis: NANS seeks FG’s intervention

ABUJA—The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, weekend, called on the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Universities Commission, NUC, to wade into the crisis rocking Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State.

Rivers crisis: Senator Abe shot, flown to London

PORT-HARCOURT — THE steaming political crisis in Rivers State took a turn for the worse, yesterday, when Senator Magnus Abe was allegedly shot in the chest twice with a rubber bullet at a rally of the Save Rivers Movement, a pro Governor Chibuike Amaechi group at Obio/Akpor Local Council of the state.

I’m being attacked because of Jonathan — Kashamu

I’m being attacked because of Jonathan — Kashamu

Prince Kashamu Buruji yesterday explained that the attacks on him by former President Olusegun Obasanjo were because of his unflinching support for President Goodluck Jonathan adding that Obasanjo’s letters were spreading his popularity beyond measure.

PDP: Obasanjo’s withdrawal is a family affair — Bode George

PDP: Obasanjo’s withdrawal is a family affair — Bode George

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  2015: Nigerians not ready to experiment with APC

Chief Olabode George, a former national vice chairman (South) of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, was recently
absolved of graft conviction by the Supreme Court which set aside a Lagos High Court ruling. In this interview, George said former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s decision to temporarily withdraw his activities from the PDP at all levels remains a PDP affair. While picking holes in the decision five governors of the PDP to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and begged them to return, he said the APC would not constitute a threat to the PDP in 2015. He expressed satisfaction with the apex court’s verdict and said he does not begrudge any one involved in the conspiracy against him.

Ball is in Tukur’s court — Obasanjo

Ball is in Tukur’s court — Obasanjo

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday insisted that the national chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur should address the issues raised in his letter saying that entreaties to him to reconsider his withdrawal from the party were wrongly based.

Dance Queen Kaffy, hubby, welcomes baby girl

Dance Queen Kaffy, hubby, welcomes baby girl

Kaffy and her husband Joseph Ameh on Saturday, January 11, welcomed a daughter.

Her excited husband broke the news via photo sharing site Instagram where he shared photos of the bundle of joy named Eliana.

13 persons burnt to death in Warri

13 persons burnt to death in Warri

Warri – Thirteen persons, including children, were on Sunday afternoon burnt beyond recognition in a bus accident which occurred in Effurun, Delta.

The accident, which involved an 18-seater bus, also left five of its passengers with various degrees of burn injuries.

It has been a steady rise to fame for me – Sean Tizzle

It has been a steady rise to fame for me – Sean Tizzle

 So many people hardly knew him as Seun Morihanfen. But lovers of his music call him Sean Tizzle. Ever since the release of his hit song ‘Sho le’ , the stylish entertainer has been winning laurels, playing major gigs, and proving his mettle in the Nigerian showbiz terrain. The graduate of theatre Arts, University of Ibadan reveals in this interview how he got his big break and why he thinks he deserved winning the highly rated awards at ‘The Headies’ which held last year.

Adamawa PDP warns against Tukur’s sack

Adamawa PDP warns against Tukur’s sack

ABUJA — ELDERS, Leaders  and Stakeholders Forum,  Adamawa State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chapter has moved to save its own, the National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, pleading with President Goodluck Jonathan not to sack him.

It warned that anything to the contrary would further escalate the already lingering political quagmire in the party.

Chocolate City, Brymo return to court, Jan.14

Chocolate City, Brymo return to court, Jan.14

The lingering legal battle between Chocolate City Entertainment and artiste, Ashimi Olawale Ibrahim popularly known as Brymo comes up on the 14th of January, Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos.

The case was adjourned until 14th of January, after the presiding judge was unavoidable absence at the court leading to the suspension of the case.

13-yr old boy commits suicide in Ondo

A 13 year old primary five pupil, Awal Osisi has committed suicide in Akure, the Ondo state capital.
But the police in the state is working at some puzzles surrounding the alleged death of the boy just as his step mother is being detained.

President Jonathan’s eleventh plane

President Jonathan’s eleventh plane

The Nation newspaper published some pretty frightening stuff on the state of the nation last week. Quoting BGL, a Lagos based firm of consultants, the paper stated that only about 5% of the country’s population consumes over 40% of the country’s resources while the rest of us – a whopping 95%- contend with merely 60% of the resources. And this is on salaries and emoluments alone.

Rita Dominic’s The Meeting breaks record

Rita Dominic’s The Meeting breaks record

Nearly two weeks after  it was released on DVD, the multiple awards winning romantic comedy, The Meeting, produced by Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic and Mildred Okwo has recorded a big break in the market.

Sexiest in Nollywood 2013: Tonto Dikeh, Yul Edochie rule

Sexiest in Nollywood 2013: Tonto Dikeh, Yul Edochie rule

The long wait is over! The quest for the Sexiest man and woman in Nollywood for the year 2013 has come to an end. We can now heave a sigh of relief after months of dire expectation, guessing game and wild permutation.

Defection: Senate disowns Enang

Defection: Senate disowns Enang

THE Senate yesterday distanced itself from comments by the Chairman Senate Committee on Rules and Business, Ita Enang that the leadership of the upper legislative chamber would declare  vacant the seat of any Senator  that defects  from the party that he was elected  to another party.

PDP crisis: Drop Tukur now – NWC members tell Jonathan

PDP crisis: Drop Tukur now – NWC members tell Jonathan

Ruggedman, Gbenga Adeyinka set for celebrity football showdown!

Ruggedman, Gbenga Adeyinka set for celebrity football showdown!

 

Popular sports TV presenter, Kiibati Bankole, who last year launched her highly entertaining TV game show – Superfan Challenge is set to take the world of football entertainment and rivalry to a new level, as she seeks to further bridge the gap between football and show biz.

Wizkid & R2Bees share the stage

Star Boy Wizkid is set to perform alongside Hip-hop duo R2Bees this weekend. The concert will be held at the Tamale Sports Stadium in Accra, Ghana on Sunday 12 January.

D’Banj & Davido hit the studio

Davido has never hidden his admiration for D’banj; from praising him on songs like ‘All of you‘ to bringing him out on stage, it’s not hard to see the young Pop star looks up to Banga Lee.

The pair recently recorded their first ever collaboration and Davido is quite happy about it. ‘In the studio With the King!! 2014 year of all!!!!! ‘, Davido said.

Davido has been very impressive with his collaborative efforts and D’banj gets it right most times. Fans are already excited and already anticipating the outcome of their

World Cup 2014: Amokachi tips Eagles to go far in Brazil

World Cup 2014: Amokachi tips Eagles to go far in Brazil

Former Super Eagles striker and presently assistant coach, Daniel Amokachi believes the team to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil will surpass previous Nigerian performances at the World Cup.

Amokachi who scored a famous goal against Greece at the 1994 World Cup in the USA, stated that there was more unity in the team now than ever and this is a factor that will spur the Eagles to success in the World Cup.

Syria war: We’ll continue to back Assad, Russia tells US

Syria war: We’ll continue to back Assad, Russia tells US

MOSCOW (AFP) – Russian diplomats told a top visiting US dignitary on Friday that Moscow would continue backing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s campaign against rebel forces despite peace talks due later this month.

Jonathan orders release of 165 Boko Haram suspects

Jonathan orders release of 165 Boko Haram suspects

President Goodluck Jonathan has directed the immediate release of a fresh batch of over 165 persons apprehended by security agencies in connection with the onslaught on Boko Haram terrorism in the North East States of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States.

MYSTERIOUS: Face of dead cleric appears on Mosque wall.

MYSTERIOUS: Face of dead cleric appears on Mosque wall.

Over 1,000 Muslims Friday gathered to see the alleged mysterious face of a Moslem cleric, Alfa Sheikh Ibrahim Niass, who died 39 years ago, but was seen on the wall of Ilogbo Central Mosque, Lagos.

According to an eye witness who simply gave his name as Mustapha, the mysterious appearing of Niass was a blessing to Muslims and Nigeria.

No Joke! Basketmouth under fire over rape joke

Basketmouth May lose multi million naira deal

Ace comedian, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth came under fire as friends and followers on social media (facebook and twitter) attacked him over his ‘rape joke’ on Sunday.

Most followers felt the joke, he posted on his facebook account encourage rape and within a few hours it went viral, with some followers calling on telecommunication giant, Globacom limited to terminate his deal as an ambassador with the company.
The controversial joke is about ‘white girls’ and ‘African girls’ date, with many arguing that the comedian encouraged rape at the 9^th attempt.
He later apologized to his fans and assured them that he will never encourage any act of violence against the female folks.
The joke merchant has made name for himself in the comedy industry with international concerts platforms and anchored gigs that included the likes of Joe, Boyz II Men, Sean Paul, Wyclef Jean, Kool & The Gang, Akon, Dru Hill, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Fat Joe, Snoop Dogg, Ciara, Chris Brown and many more.

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What JAMB’s ‘one-varsity only’ directive could mean for candidates

What JAMB’s ‘one-varsity only’ directive could mean for candidates

Many candidates registering for this year’s  Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations, UTME, were shocked when they were given the choice to pick only one university of their choice, contrary to the traditional first and second choice options of universities and/or polytechnics. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, responsible for the UTME, in a new policy has made it compulsory for candidates to pick one university, one polytechnic, one college of education and one innovative enterprise institute (IEI) when registering for their exams.

Ex-AAU registrar’s wife commits suicide

BENIN CITY— THE University town of Ekpoma, in Edo State was thrown into mourning yesterday, when the wife of the former registrar of the Ambrose Alli Unversity, Mrs. Kate Edokpayi, was found dead after committing suicide.
Her dangling body was discovered by her husband, Mr. Larry Edokpayi, in one of the rooms in their boy’s quarters.
Although she did not leave any suicide note, it was, however, learnt that she might have been frustrated over her health challenges.
It was gathered that she had repeatedly expressed frustration over her inability to get cure for her diabetic condition.
It was learnt that the husband, who recently retired from the service of the university, had suspected kidnapping after a long search before he was advised to check the boy’s quarters.
On getting to the quarters, he was said to have observed that the door was bolted from behind and forced  it  open. He was shocked to see the dangling body of his wife at the ceiling.
She was an Assistant Director with the Edo State Ministry of Education, overseeing the ministry’s office in the Ekpoma before her death.

AirtelConnects Nigerian Youths in New Brand Campaign

AirtelConnects Nigerian Youths in New Brand Campaign

Lagos, Nigeria; January 8th, 2014: Two years after the remarkable launch of its groundbreaking Friendship (Padi Na Good Thing) Campaign,Nigeria's leading mobile Internet Company, Airtel Nigeria, has taken another giant step in fulfillment of its vision to becomethe country's most loved brand with the launch of Come Alive, a new thematic campaign targeted at youth.

Two undergrad sisters burnt to death in Agbor

Two undergrad sisters burnt to death in Agbor

BY AUSTIN OGWUDA

ASABA —TWO female undergraduate siblings have been burnt to death following a midnight inferno that razed their hostel in Agbor, Delta State, Tuesday.
The two girls were students of College of Education, Agbor and were among those living in a private hostel adjacent the college.

Their names were given as Favour and Ndidi from Obiaruku in Ukwuani Local Government Area of the state.
According to an eyewitness, “the unfortunate incident occurred while they were sleeping in the hostel. The fire started at about midnight unknown to neighbours that the two girls were in their rooms.”

The cause of the fire was not immediately ascertained but it was gathered that men of the state fire service were called in for rescue operation after the havoc had been done. The two corpses were deposited at the Central Hospital, Agbor.

State Commissioner, Bureau for Special Duties, Dr. Tony Nwaka, had while delivering his mid-term report last year said 90 lives and property worth over N7 billion were lost to fire in the last six years.
He said over N65 billion property were salvaged.

All I Want For 2014 – Davido

All I Want For 2014 – Davido

2014 is here again. Big dreams get built, so do hope too. Our favorite celebrities are at it again, hoping for the best in their careers and personal life. Some of them are modest, while others are down-right greedy for it all. But do they really need it all?

The young Star David Adeleke aka Davido has said he won't be doing music for too long, his words;
"I want to do music for 10 years. By that time, I will be 30, and free to rest. Some people are just starting out at 30 but I am already a success and threat at 20. Fame at a young age is a plus because I still have like 10 years to ball while some people are just starting at 27 and 30"

The 21-year-old also disclosed that he will be going into Oil and Gas business this year(2014) with his elder brother Adewale Adeleke. ‘I have plans to go into oil and gas business with my elder brother next year(2014)'. 

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Alleged Training of Snipers: NHRC holds emergency meeting over OBJ’s letter

Alleged Training of Snipers: NHRC holds emergency meeting over OBJ’s letter

LAGOS—With the  polity still rumbling over the exchange of letters between President Goodluck Jonathan and his predecessor, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, will  meet next week. The meeting is to consider the request by the Federal Government for it to investigate the allegation by Obasanjo that President Jonathan was training snipers and had placed 1000 political opponents on his watch list.

Naija singer, Durella, is out with a new song titled, ‘Too Legit To Quit’.

Naija singer, Durella, is out with a new song titled, ‘Too Legit To Quit’.

After a relatively quiet 2013 (which had a fair share of controversy after his fiasco with D’banj), the ‘King of the Zanga’ returns with a tidy beat. From the title, ‘Too Legit To Quit’ is supposed to pave the way for a song about defiance and artistic resilience, but that isn’t the case here.The song is a freestyle, with an accompanying techno rhythm and vernacular lyrics.
Nobody knows for sure, what Durella has in store for us in the New Year, but we figure with an early release, he is set to force his way back into the music scene.

Burna Boy banned from UK for 15 years

Burna Boy is one of the most talented singers in Nigeria today but his “uncontrollable” character has cost a 15 years ban from the United Kingdom.

He can’t be told anything to do, he’s a big boy right now. He won’t just listen anymore, we are frustrated with his actions’.” his label mates told NET.
Burna boy who is presently having issues with his label, Aristokrat,  has not only moved out of the house provided for him by the label in Lekki Phase 1 but he has also extricated himself from them and now handles his career with a former label employee who now only answers to him (Burna).

‘He wants to be in more control of his career’, they further told the online portal.
Well, Burn Boy’s ‘uncontrollable’ mannerism and persona didn’t just start yesterday;  a few months ago he allegedly attacked and slapped a ticket attendant at the Silverbird cinema, Port Harcourt.
Also, a while in the UK back in 2010, he was arrested and sent to jail by London Police for allegedly being part of a gang and stabbing someone to death.
He was released after 11 months and given two months parole plus community service on the grounds of being of ‘good behaviour’, however, Burna allegedly disobeyed authorities and travelled back to Nigeria where he signed a record deal with Aristokrat.
While attempting to later travel back to the UK after sometime,  he was arrested at the airport and deported to Nigeria and barred from the UK for the next 15 years.

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