Dora Akunyili’s Daughter Njideka Crosby Wins Smithsonian American Art Museum’s 2014 James Dicke Prize
Former Minister of Information and Communications, late Dora Akunyili’s daughter, Njideka Akunyili-Crosby, has won the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s 2014 James Dicke Prize. Crosby, 32, is a mixed-media artist. The…
Naira Devaluation Will have Positive & Negative Ripple Effects on Economy – Economist
Obida Wafure of the Economics Department, University of Abuja, says the recent devaluation of Naira by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will have positive and negative ripple effects on…
Riot in Lekki Lagos between Okada riders, thugs and police (Photos)
A riot broke out this morning in Lekki Phase 1 following thugs/motorcycle riders clash. The cause of the riot has not been fully established but according to some residents, the…
Iyanya, Ice Prince, Osas Ighodaro & Uganda’s Flavia Will be hosting the Future Awards Africa 2014
The Future Awards Africa has announced the hosts of its 2014 edition: they are Nigeria’s Iyanya, Ice Prince, Osas Ighodaro & Uganda’s Flavia. According to TFAA, the hosts represent the…
I am Not Bleaching – Cynthia Morgan
Cynthia The Dancehall singer while speaking with Daily Independent revealed she hasn’t used bleaching cream especially Dencia’s Whitenicious product. Speaking on the popular bleaching cream, she said, “No. It is a product…
Femi Kuti Did A DNA Test and Got a Surprising Result, 2 of His Kids Are Not His
Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti has revealed that two of his five children are not his – a surprising detail about his family that he was made aware of recently recently.…
Lagos Man to Travel Over 600 Miles from Ghana to Nigeria via Bicycle to Raise Funds for Ebola
Yemi Oyekoya, a Lagos-based cyclist, has promised to embark on over 1, 000 km (600 miles +) journey from Ghana to Nigeria to raise funds for the fight against Ebola…
Ibn Spent On DNA Samples By Nigerians Abroad
The Lagos laboratory charges N70, 000 for a complete paternity DNA test (samples from a father and a child). A United Kingdom-based laboratory, with a branch office in Lagos charges…
