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NFF rejects CAF’s request to host U-17 Nations Cup

January 18, 2017 by Culture Custodian

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) may have turned down a request from the Confederation of African Football, CAF to bail it out and host the 2017 edition of the African

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2019 AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria to take on SA, Libya & Seychelles

January 15, 2017 by Culture Custodian

Super Eagles players, Kelechi Ihenacho of Man City and Alex Iwobi celebrate a goal

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the roster for the 2019 CAF Nations Cup. The Super Eagles of Nigeria, who missed out on AFCON 2017 which started yesterday,

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Lagos Big Girl Checklist

December 15, 2016 by Tomi

Ajebutter dropped a track in November titled Lagos Big Boy. That track inspired a Lagos Big Boy checklist from us and because we believe in equality we’ve decided to create a

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Obasanjo calls reps robbers and now they’re preparing to probe him

December 1, 2016 by Culture Custodian

Olusegun Obasanjo set to face probe from House

The House of Representatives might conduct a probe into the government of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo. The proposed probe would be focused on a project initiated by the Obasanjo administration

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“APC will be fooling itself if it thinks it will conquer Ekiti” – Fayose

December 1, 2016 by Culture Custodian

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has said that he might abandon the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2018. Fayose gave the hint on Wednesday, November 30, while meeting with members

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Nigeria security forces ‘killed 150 peaceful pro-Biafra protesters’

November 24, 2016 by Culture Custodian

A human rights group has claimed that Nigeria’s security forces have killed more than 150 peaceful pro-Biafra protestors since August 2015. Amnesty International said the country’s military used live ammunition

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Presidency promises to return to Senate with new proposal

November 2, 2016 by Culture Custodian

After the Senate unanimously rejected plans by President Muhammadu Buhari to engage in external borrowing of $29.960billion for execution of key infrastructural projects across the country between 2016 and 2018, the

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Airbus to open operational office in Nigeria

October 20, 2016 by Culture Custodian

Airbus set to open operational office in Nigeria

The French Ambassador to Nigeria, Denys Gauer, has revealed that Airbus Group, the largest aircraft manufacturers and leasers in the world will open an operational office in Nigeria. In a

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The Aisha and Muhammadu Buhari Brouhaha: What Happened?

October 14, 2016 by Tomi

So if you don’t know what’s transpired between your First Lady and President, Aisha and Muhammadu Buhari, we’re here to bring you up to speed with the facts 1. Aisha

Sports

Introducing Nigeria’s 8 Paralympic Gold Medalists

September 22, 2016 by Feyikemi Akin-Bankole

Nigerian athletes broke world records at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. The Nigerian Team won eight gold medals, more than any other African country. Meet Team Nigeria’s eight gold medalists: Ezuruike Roland: He

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Gallery: Muhammad Ali, the Greatest of All Time

June 4, 2016 by Tomi

Arguably the greatest boxer of all time. Muhammad Ali passed on late last night in hospital in Phoenix, Arizona following his lengthy spell with Parkinson’s which he was diagnosed with

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Petrol to sell at N145 a liter

May 11, 2016 by Tomi

The Federal Government has announced that petrol shall now sell at N145 a liter as the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit also known as fuel was removed today. This move shall allow

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Why Our Country, Nigeria, Sickens Me

March 16, 2016 by Soala Ekine

On the 15th of March, 2016, the Nigerian senate took a stand. Unfortunately, it was against the betterment of many Nigerians. A bill was being discussed on the senate floor.

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Video: Talk to AlJazeera: President Buhari

March 6, 2016 by Tomi

Since the APC-led government came into power last year, they have been accused of not doing enough in the battle against Boko Haram. The President has also been criticized for travelling

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Nigeria seeking World Bank loan?

February 1, 2016 by Tomi

Nigeria is currently in talks with the World Bank to help with funding which shall be necessary to maintain the country following a forecast $11billion deficit. Nigeria is believed to