On visiting the House Lenin lived
I WAS at the Baden International Business School (BIBS) Switzerland from August 23 - 29 as a Resource Person. My presentation was on Labour Unions and their Future in the Energy Industry. In the paper, I had written: “So fundamental had electricity become at the turn of the 20th Century, that it was one of the three reasons for the October 1917 Russian Revolution; the electrification of the country, under what became known as the National Economic Programme (NEP) The other two aims were to pull the country out of the First World War and provide food for the starving populace."
Lagos pastor wants to destroy my marriage, Emeka Ike cries out
Controversial Nollywood actor Emeka Ike, has accused Lagos flamboyant pastor (names withheld), of being behind the crisis in his marriage.
The actor alleged that the pastor has been frustrating his efforts to reconcile with his wife, Susanne, who had instituted a divorce suit against him.
Emeka Ike’s statement
Drop in oil price hits NSE market as capitalisation drops by N164bn
Trading activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) for the second consecutive day maintained a downward trend with the market capitalisation losing N164 billion.
Update: Suicide attack killed 30 in Cameroon
At least 30 people were killed in two suicide bombings in northern Cameroon Thursday, the latest violence to hit the area since dozens died in attacks in July blamed on the Boko Haram Islamist group.
NYSC deploys biometric technology for check on corps members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has developed a biometric data capturing technology that will help in the nationwide conduct of weekly and monthly check on corps members.
Dbanj, Omotola, Banky W, others join campaign for Women Empowerment
Top Nigerian music acts, Dbanj and Banky W alongside some of Africa’s male artistes are set to join in a remix of the song ‘Strong Girl’. The song is a campaign tool seeking an end to the abuse of women and the girl-child.
Return our stolen money, Dogara tells Western nations
THE Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has called on the international community especially Western nations to help return billions of dollars looted from Nigeria.
Music was used to quell xenophobic attacks in SA -Promoter
Prince Emeka Ojukwu, the founder, Music Africa Awake (MUAFA) based in South Africa, on Thursday said that African music was used to quell the xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
Adebayor dropped from Tottenham squad
Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been left out of his club’s 25-man Premier League squad for the rest of the year. Adebayor had been expected to leave White Hart Lane before the transfer window closed on Tuesday, but Tottenham were unable to find a buyer for the Togo international.
Chelsea’s new boy, Djilobodji left out of Champions League squad
Chelsea’s new signing Papy Djilobodji has been left out of the club’s Champions League squad. Djilobodji was signed from French side Nantes on Tuesday after the Premier League champions were repeatedly turned down by Everton in their pursuit of John Stones.
Group warns El-Rufai to sack ‘wanted’ aide within 48hrs
Group warns El-Rufai to sack ‘wanted’ aide within 48hrs
