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My daughter is a science student –Mandy

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Mandy Pioneer female comedian (or is it comedienne), Mandy, has shamelessly disclosed that her daughter is a science student.

I don’t have to march on the streets to register my displeasure -Buchi

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Buchi Buchi is one Nigerian singer who needs no introduction. He’s a gospel reggae singer with several hits to his credit. As a matter of fact, he can be rated as one of Nigeria’s top ten gospel musicians.

ART X Lagos exhibits contemporary art for Macron

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Macron (in tie), Ambode to his left ART X Lagos, West Africa’s foremost international art fair, curated a special exhibition of artwork during President Emmanuel Macron’s celebrated visit to the iconic New Afrika Shrine.

Mayorkun Davido Bobo lyrics, music video

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Lyrics, artwork, music video of the trending Mayorkun Davido evergreen afrobeats smash hit Bobo

Marriott International reinforces commitment to Egypt

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Marriott International (www.Marriott.com), the world’s leading hotel company, reinforces its commitment to Egypt with the launch of Tahseen, a unique hospitality training program developed in response to a growing need for talent within the industry.

Stable, prosperous women essential for human rights, security -Nikki Haley

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Haley Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, while speaking at the United Nations Security Council briefing on Women, Peace, and Security in the Sahel region, has said that women are essential to human rights and security.

I have no political ambition –Fela Durotoye

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Durotoye Fela Durotoye has been one of the biggest personalities in Nigeria for some years now. And he’s always an interviewer’s delight as he responds in a manner that can be termed garrulous.

Short Story Galore serialization 2

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SOMETHING CALLED LIFE When she came home, she was crying. Her hair, the long, black, silky type was all mussed up, but her clothing was not dirty, torn, missing buttons, just routinely rumpled as expected of clothes when they are worn.

The start of an album is always rough -Yomi Peters

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Oogbodo (left) and Peters Juju shuffle creator, Yomi Peters, has disclosed to OSEYIZA OOGBODO BLOG how difficult it is to record an album.

How the Bible makes me musically relevant -Zaaki Azzay

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Azzay One of Nigeria’s most notable music artists, Zaaki Azzay, has revealed to OSEYIZA OOGBODO BLOG how he stays musically relevant decades into his music career, despite that many of those whom they started together and many who came after him have all fallen by the wayside.

ATI to pay first ever dividends

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In a much anticipated announcement, the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) (www.ATI-ACA.org), declared that its General Assembly had approved the first ever payments to shareholders. The announcement comes on the heels of ATI’s Annual General Meeting held in Abidjan, where the company also announced its record-breaking 2017 financial results for the sixth consecutive year.

SA experts discuss the way forward regarding technological advancements

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Cyril Ramaphosa, President, South Africa Small businesses will be critical to South Africa in the 4th industrial revolution while access to information will revolutionize education. This was highlighted at an insightful panel discussion in Midrand on Thursday, July 5 th , 2018.

The Newell Murder serialization 2

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“You can’t be serious, Dave,” he heard Edwin Waters snap (a sure sign that vehemence was coming) behind him. “Just what did we say? Short legs, wasn’t it? You believe us now?” a voice he felt was Jay Fox’s said in the joy of victory.

Olamide, Wizkid Kana lyrics, music video

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Lyrics, music video of the trending Olamide Wizkid  evergreen afrobeats smash hit  Kana

Peace Hyde, other big girls speak at 2018 Essence E Suite Panel

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Hyde The Annual Essence Festival in New Orleans, presented by Coca-Cola, is one of the nation’s largest live events. Each year, the festival draws nearly 500,000 attendees who gather for three days of music, entertainment, empowerment and culture.

Yahsat to invade West Africa with YahClick

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Yahsat (www.Yahsat.ae), the UAE-based global satellite operator, has revealed part of its expansion plan is to launch YahClick this year in five new markets in West Africa. The service will be available in Senegal and Gambia through service partner Arc Telecom, in Ivory Coast through CEE-NET, Isocel in The Benin, and through both Teledata and Comsys in Ghana.

South African Heritage and Tourism Festival to hold maiden edition

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The inaugural edition of the South African Heritage and Tourism Festival has been scheduled to hold September 14 through 16, 2018 at both the Voortrekker Monument and Freedom Park.

The Good Life serialization 2

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Uba was of medium height and of similar build complemented by regular exercise, outdoors and indoors. Thirty-seven years of age, he looked much younger which was one of his best assets right from time. He was a clearing and forwarding agent with Vintage International, a reputable company in such matters. His monthly salary wasn’t that great but he lived very well, well beyond his salary should make him because of the sharp practices he, and virtually all the C&F boys, engaged in.

Tony Okoroji presents old wine in a new bottle

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Veteran music personality, Tony Okoroji, has made it known that his latest single, Oriaku (New School) , which’s making has been having some buzz for some time now, is finally ready for release.

Davido Assurance lyrics, music video

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Lyrics, music video of the trending Davido evergreen afrobeats smash hit Assurance

U.S., China to battle for Horn of Africa too

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US President, Donald Trump (left) and China President, Xi Jinping The trade war between the U.S. and China might not be the only war they will engage themselves in. In fact, the trade war now seems like it sprung up not really due to the reasons portrayed but other more reaching factors, one of which can be also due to Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) (https://byrne.house.gov), a member of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, on March 6, 2018, expressing his concerns about recent actions by China in Africa, specifically actions in the Republic of Djibouti.

Hotels set for five-year Africa growth

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Africa’s hotel sector has the potential for further growth over the next five years. An increase in the number of foreign and domestic travellers, as well as an expansion in a number of hotel chains on the continent reinforces the hotel sector’s untapped potential for business growth.

Mark Angel is shameless, he stole my idea –Baba De Baba

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Baba Recently, one of Nigeria’s trending comedians, Baba De Baba CBE (Comedian With The Biggest Ears), called out another trending comedian, Mark Angel, who usually collaborates with the little girl comedienne, Emmanuella, for plagiarizing his creation in one of their viral video skits. Now, in this interview by OSEYIZA OOGBODO BLOG , Baba De Baba speaks on the issue and others.

Short Story Galore serialization begins

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THE DREADING If Sarah would only think back, she would realize she had been anticipating it for a long time in her subconscious. The only reason it was bursting to the surface now was because the time had inevitably come.

CMC releases media, advert sponsorship letter

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Udofia The organizers of the upcoming CMC Africa Awards have officially released a letter for interested sponsors and partners. The letter was signed by Ambassador Cornell Udofia and Clara Chinwe Okoro.

ICYMI: Lagos, GE agree on power, healthcare, skills development

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GE (NYSE: GE) (www.GE.com), the world’s premier digital industrial company and the Lagos State Government have agreed to pool their resources for the development of critical infrastructure in the state in the areas of power, healthcare and skills development.