Alexander Amosu: "From a school dropout to focus on business, to being awarded a doctorate in entrepreneurship"
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Nigerian couple welcome their second set of twins in two years (photos)
A Nigerian couple, Femi and Oyetomi Adisa welcomed their second set of twins a few days ago. They had the first set (boys) in 2014 and welcomed another set (a boy and girl) in October, 2016. Congrats to them! More photos after the cut...
Justice Ademola who was accused of collecting bribe from Dasuki withdraws from his trial
Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court Abuja who was handling the trial of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, has withdrawn from the case. At the resumed hearing of the case this morning, Justice Ademola announced his withdrawal, stating that he cannot preside over a case which the DSS has accused him of collecting money from the defendant, Dasuki. Justice Ademola was among the seven judges whose homes were raided a fortnight ago and were arrested over allegations of corruption.
Forex crisis: Emirates Airline to suspend flight operations to Abuja, threaten to leave Nigeria entirely
Emirates Airline has said it is cutting flight operations to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja effective October 22nd as part of its restructuring and loss saving effort. Emirates has formally written the Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika over its intention to stop flight operations into Abuja following the airline's inability to buy forex and remit its sales..
Alex Iwobi set for new £50,000 per week contract at Arsenal, his second pay rise this year
Arsenal football club of England is set to reward Nigerian football starlet Alex Iwobi for his wonderful performances this season with a new bumper pay rise, his second pay rise this year.
Nigeria's Nneka Ogwumike named the Women NBA’s Most Valuable Player 2016
Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike also known as Nnemkadi Ogwumike has been awarded the Women's NBA Most Valuable player of the year award for her fine displays in the USA women's basketball league this season.
Former President Obasanjo backs sale of national assets
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday backed the call for the sale of some National assets to revive the current ailing economy. Obasanjo endorsed the sale of the assets at the opening ceremony of the National Council On Finance and Economic Development Conference (NACOFED) in Abeokuta yesterday September 27th.
'I'll release tax records when Hillary releases 33,000 deleted emails' - All the major talking points of the U.S Presidential debate
So on Tuesday morning (Nigerian time), U.S presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton took to the stage to have the first presidential debate ahead of the November 2016 elections. Donald Trump did well in the first 20 minutes while Hillary had the upper hand during the closing stages of the debate. A lot of political analysts believe Hillary defeated Trump overall during the debate with the way she tackled some important issues looking more prepared and assured during the debate. See the major talking points after the cut.
Ronaldo, Bale miss Madrid trip to Espanyol
Real Madrid will have to cope without Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in the quest for a club-record 16th straight La Liga win after coach Zinedine Zidane said both will miss Sunday’s trip to Espanyol. Bale was forced off early by a hip knock as Real came from behind in dramatic fashion to beat Sporting Lisbon 2-1 on Wednesday in the Champions League. Ronaldo started Real’s fightback against his old club, but misses out this weekend due to illness. “Cristiano won’t travel. He has a problem with his throat and is not ready to play,” Zidane said on Saturday. “We are not going to risk anything and much less so with Ronaldo.”
