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Last week, the World Economic Forum (WEF) brought thousands of neoliberal elites â as well as an army of feted journalists and scholars â to the popular Swiss ski resort of Davos. There, the emerging relationship between the Davos set and far-right populists was plain to see. And … Read...

With the increasing upsurge of delisting on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), there is need to create more enabling environment that would encourage listed firms and also attract companies to be listed on the local bourse, Chris Ugwu writes... Read more via Newtelegraph –...

The crude oil and gas exports by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) have hit $5.97 billion in one year. The corporation, which revealed this in its Monthly Financial and Operations Report for the month of November … Read more via Newtelegraph – http://bit.ly/2DbfjPV Get...

When I was coming up in Mississippi I never knew it was against the law to kill a black man, the late Buford Posey told me when he was 79. I learned that when I went in the army. I was 17 years old. When they told me I thought … via the Guardian – http://bit.ly/2HW1HOe Get more Nigeria...

The only Nollywood actress who shares the same birthday with her husband before their romance turned sour, Fathia Balogun has clocked 50. According to sources, the actress who … via NaijaGistsBlog Nigeria, Nollywood, Celebrity ,News, Entertainment, Gist, Gossip, Inspiration, Africa –...

Bollywood actor and Arsenal fan Esha Gupta has written an apology letter to the Nigerian winger Alex Iwobi. The Bollywood star came under severe criticism from all quarters after sharing a racist remark directed towards Iwobi on her Instagram account. Esha Gupta quickly … via Naijaloaded |...

A rapper, Cardi B, whose music and personal life has dominated pop culture for the past two years, leads the charge on music’s biggest night with a live performance and five Grammy nominations, including for album and record of the year. Melinda Newman, editor for billboard magazine, said...

Director-General, National Council for Arts and Council (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe, yesterday allayed the fears of Nigerians and the creative industry community over alleged sale of Arts and Craft Village, Abuja. He said the village had not been sold because it was a national patrimony. …...

A suspect, Abdullahi Ibrahim (20), yesterday said he murdered a 12-year-old boy, Aliyu Suleiman, of Shagari Garage Wawa in Niger State for rituals. Police arrested Ibrahim in Borgu Local Government Area. Ibrahim was reportedly apprehended by police operatives attached to New Bussa Division...

The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Tuesday presented provisional licences to four newly approved private universities in Nigeria. The new universities are Greenfield University, Kaduna; Dominion University, Ibadan Oyo State; Trinity University, Ogun State; and Westland University in...

Details have emerged as to why singer Brandy canceled an appearance at the Kennedy Centre where she was to perform. According to a source, the singer canceled the appearance because she wasn’t going to be allowed to lip-sync..... via Nigeria News | Laila’s Blog – http://bit.ly/2GhaCID Get...

The first video of Ghanaian singer Becca and her Nigerian husband Tobi Sanni has emerged since they welcomed a baby girl. The couple welcomed … via Nigeria News | Laila’s Blog – http://bit.ly/2DVqNbV Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Abuja division of the Federal High Court yesterday declared George Ogara as the authentic governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State. Ogara had instituted a legal action at the court challenging the emergence of Senator Ayogu …...

In an apparent reference to former president Olusegun Obasanjo, President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday said that he was only seeking a second term in office and not a third term as did “some people.” Speaking with Ondo State Council of Obas in Akure, he said, “We have just … Read more via...

Below are some photos of a delectable schoolteacher currently disturbing social media after her photos were shared by a Twitter user. The teacher is yet-to-be identified, but her photos have gone viral after they were first shared on Twitter. While some internet users feel the lady’s dressing...

A Nigerian identified as Laila St. Mathew-Daniel has vented on social media after a young lady was brutally tortured over accusations of stealing a phone. According to clips online, the lady was stripped unclad by her accusers and had pepper inserted into her privates to ‘teach her a lesson’...

The Nigerian lady pictured above has been stealing female panties and bras for whatever purpose. She was caught red-handed on Sunday morning, February 3, 2019 at Onirugba street in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state. Reports show that the lady had to jump over the fence to gain access into the compound, …...

With the 2019 general elections just a few days away, presidential candidates and their respective political parties have in the last weeks intensified efforts in their campaigns across the country trying to woo as many voters as they can. Notable amongst these candidates are the incumbent and...

Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of the Federal High Court, Lagos yesterday convicted the former managing director of the defunct Integrated Microfinance Bank Limited, Simon Ademola Akinteye for $166.9 million fraud. Justice Olatoregun convicted Akinteye of all the nine counts charge bordering on...

Telecoms ecosystem in Nigeria, and other sub-Saharan Africa, have been projected to see over $10 billion deals in 2019, as investors’ appetite and valuation grows. According to TMT Finance, Africa Telecom, Media and … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and World News –...