A video circulating on the internet now shows a policeman being beaten by a mob after allegedly knocking a man unconscious. In the video, though claimed not to be taken recently, the cop, was seen pleading for mercy while being kicked and flogged by some angry youths. From the video, the security official is a…
Year: 2016
Tony Elumelu Foundation Convenes Africa’s Largest Gathering Of Entrepreneurs
Today, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) opened the 2nd TEF Entrepreneurship Forum, the largest gathering of African entrepreneurs and the highlight of the annual TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. The Forum celebrates the 2016 cohort of Elumelu Entrepreneurs, selected from over 45,000 applicants in 54 African countries, and their completion of the Programme’s innovative 12-week online training.…
5 Helpful Tips To Take Stress Off Moving Houses
Life is great! You have finally gotten that dream job and next thing is to move to a house closer to the office. While you are excited about taking that next big step, though, you are facing a huge frustration: you need to pack all your belongings into boxes and lug it into another home.…
Heritage Bank Targets Youth With Skoolimpics
As part of its contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria as well as ensuring continuity between the older generation of athletes and the younger ones, Heritage Bank Plc, in partnership with the Lagos State government, is targeting the youth in its forthcoming signature sports event, the Skoolimpics project. The event which is billed…
5 Likely Reasons Men Won’t Travel With Nigerian Woman
Travel is fun. It is even more thrilling and pleasurable when you travel with your girlfriend. She is your perfect companion throughout the trip. It is never a dull moment and you get to spend time together. Speaking from experience, I had a memorable time with my significant other during our short stay at Grand…
6 Apps Nigerians Are Likely to Use Every Day
Over the years, our phones have become an important part of our lives. We can barely do without them. We feel lost or incomplete without our phones. The more phones become user-friendly, the more apps are being developed. These apps have become as essential as our phones because we must use them every day. Jumia…
Residents Decry Indecent Dressing In Abuja Churches
Abuja residents on Wednesday expressed reservation over the increasing indecent dressing by some people, especially the ladies, in places of worship in the FCT. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the phenomenon which they described as alien to Africa was gradually becoming a norm in the territory. According to them,…
Juliet Ibrahim Named REEL AFRICAN Hero of the Month
The past couple of weeks has been nothing but fun for award-winning actress, Juliet Ibrahim. While on a tour of South Africa with a group of vibrant young people from Nigeria and Ghana via @travel2sa, she had the opportunity of presenting awards in two categories at the recently concluded 2016 MAMA Awards. As if that…
7 Ways To Avoid Travel Rip-Offs In Warri
The overall impression of Warri, a popular city in the southern part of Nigeria, is that it is the most aggressive city in Nigeria, as it is dangerous and crime ridden and its inhabitants are mostly belligerent. According to the Vanguard Newspaper, ‘…that the oil city of Warri, Delta State is perhaps the most hazardous…
NB Declares Interim Dividend, Posts Declined Profit In Q3
The Board of Directors of Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced an interim dividend of N7.929 billion, that is N1.00 (One Naira) per ordinary share of 50 kobo in the share capital of the Company for the 9 month period ended 30th September 2016. This is despite the marginal decline in the company’s profit for the…