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A Nigerian born Professor of Biology, Ernest Izevbigie, has been given two patents for bitter leaf-based anti-diabetic and cancer medication in the United States, THISDAY can report.His product may also benefit HIV/AIDS patients, it was learnt.
Izvebigie, a Professor in the area of vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaf) research at Jackson State University, Mississippi, received the [...]
The Palms mall in Lagos was one of the first modern shopping centres in Nigeria and is home to foreign brands such as Shoprite, Game and Nando’s. This world-class project was first conceived by Persianas Properties Limited which recently announced plans to expand the mall. Jaco Maritz talked to Prakash Pantham, a director of the [...]
Dear brothers and sisters,
Very rarely do we see good things happening in our country. I invite you to watch this video to see what is proposed for Eko Atlantic city, Lagos.
Never underestimate the power of GOOD LEADERSHIP. My eyes are welling-up with tears of joy. At last we have leaders that have been, seen, and [...]
The Nigerian Hip-Hop scene has really blossomed in recent years. This growth has essentially gone unnoticed in the western world. CNN recently ran a report showing that the hip hop industry in Africa is far more lucrative than in the USA. America is the birth place of hip-hop, but the economic downturn and lack of [...]
The Oakland Raiders reached agreement with cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha on a $45.3 million, three-year contract that makes him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.
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Sources said Asomugha is guaranteed $28.5 million in a complicated deal that features a provision in which the entire contract can be guaranteed if the Raiders decide to keep the 27-year-old [...]
Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu, is down with a minor injury after receiving a knock to his ankle in the goalless [...]
Halliburton and Kellogg Brown & Root have agreed to pay $579 million in fines related to allegations of foreign bribery, the biggest fines ever paid by U.S. companies in a foreign corruption case, federal authorities and the companies said yesterday.
The Securities and Exchange Commission and Department of Justice alleged that Houston-based Halliburton and KBR were [...]
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Its hard to speak about this condition, that is the reason why you and I will do something about it. Right?
U-17: Nigeria may lose hosting right – FIFA
Written by vanguard
Monday, February 2, 2009
FIFA Vice President Jack Warner on Friday night said Nigeria was not technically ready to host the U-17 World Championship and that the championship could be withdrawn from Nigeria if ‘Nigeria do not put their acts [...]
Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on the Obama election and the challenges ahead for Africa.
Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua says corruption is widespread in Nigeria and efforts to tackle graft must take on a new urgency.
Speaking Wednesday at the launch of an anti-corruption campaign, President Umaru Yar’Adua called for a war on corruption.
“Corruption is Nigeria is a major national problem,” he said. “Corruption is endemic in this country, and there [...]
At least 34 babies have died in Nigeria after being administered with a locally made teething mixture.
Six more child deaths were recorded on Wednesday, on top of 28 reported last month in three locations after being given “My Pikin”, a teething syrup contaminated with diethylene glycol, which is blamed for causing kidney failure.
The latest deaths [...]
Come on people, does this BS (”it does stand for bachelor science”) still go on in the country. NEO fans, tell those that you know that witch craft dose not exist and the only witch craft they know is the cell phone; now that’s some real witch craft….. lol….. i mean check am out now [...]
I have watched every single episode of Tyra Banks’, ‘America’s Next Top Model’ since the first cycle so you can imagine my level of excitement when I opened this month’s issue of True Love West Africa and found out that ‘Next Top Model’ is coming to Africa!
Nigerian Supermodel Oluchi will be the host of the [...]
Its only a few days until the 1st ever MTV Africa Music Awards aka the MAMAs.
As we gear up to the event, a slew of pre-event concerts are being held all around Africa.
Here are the photos from the Lagos event. It featured performance from Naeto C, The Game, 9ice, D’Banj, Don Jazzy & Wande Coal.
Naeto [...]
The Democrat breaks the ultimate U.S. racial barrier with his defeat of Republican John McCain.
Barack Obama, the son of a father from Kenya and a white mother from Kansas, was elected the nation’s 44th president Tuesday, breaking the ultimate racial barrier to become the first African American to claim the country’s highest office.
The 2008 edition of Felabration held between 14 and 18 October 2008. At least 40 international and 50 Nigerian artistes performed at the week-long event which had as its slogan “Baba 70 at 70.” The 2008 edition of Felabration was unique because it marked what would have been the 70th birthday of [...]
