The cost of the voter registration exercise

When some four years back, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) threatened to deploy digital data capture machines as part of the review of the voters’ roll, a frisson of excitement ran through certain sections of the country. The possibilities for change was in the air! After all, many recalled, a central aspect of the reforms in Mexico that led…

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ENVIROMENT FOCUS: Ouagadougou

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The locals in Dallas, Texas, easily point to that bookstore near the grassy knoll on a street where it happened in November, 1963. Many adolescents or adults in Nigeria at that time still remember exactly what they were doing when news of John F. Kennedy's assassination was beamed across the world. I was studying for the School Certificate examinations at…

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Oleku video leaks

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After enjoying four months of heavy rotation on virtually all radio stations together with recording huge figures in on-line download, IcePrince’s first official single Oleku has been smitten by a deadly bug called betrayal. At about noon on Thursday, the video for Oleku was leaked on line. Ice-Prince The video directed by Chocolate City go-to director, Mex, happened to be…

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Unveiling Ray G

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Ray G  (real name Uwoloh Nwabueze Raymond) is a Afro Hip Hop artiste, and an enthusiast. Born in  Asaba, Delta State, he discovered he had a passion for music at a rather young age going on to write his first verse by the time he turned nine. Ray G After high school, he gained admission into the Lagos State university…

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Timi drops off another single

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Timi Dakolo, winner of  Idols West Africa is set to hit the music market with the commercial release of his lead single Let It Shine off the much anticipated album. The packaging which is a reflection of the industry’s resolve to curb piracy contains the bonus track Heaven Please. Dakolo Timi According to his management, Now Muzik, the debut album-’Beautiful…

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PERSONAL FINANCE: Why not organise your finances electronically?

One of the biggest pitfalls in personal finances is being disorganised. Have you ever thought of organising your finances electronically? If you are comfortable with technology, and are fortunate enough to have access to it, one of the easiest ways to maintain your records, is to use technology and personal finance software. Advances in personal finance software have made it…

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Investors affirm confidence in Nigeria’s economy

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Berbatov on fire

22 January 2011 Dimitar Berbatov claimed his 18th goal and third hat-trick of the season as Manchester United retained first place in the Premier League with a 5-0 battering of Birmingham at Old Trafford. Berbatov started the rout inside two minutes after Nani won a corner inside the first 60 seconds and Ryan Giggs curled in a superb cross from…

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Barcelona juggernaut continues

22 January 2011 Champions Barcelona went seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the Spanish first division on Saturday as goals from Pedro Rodriguez, Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta sealed a 3-0 home win over Racing Santander. Barcelona had lost 3-1 to Real Betis in their midweek Kings Cup match - although they reached the semi-finals 6-3…

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Heartland cruising again

23 January 2011 Heartland picked up their biggest win of the season after they slammed Zamfara United 3-0 at their new home ground of Calabar. Enugu Rangers recorded their first point away from home at the expense of Niger Tornadoes in Kaduna as there were also narrow home wins for Kwara United and league leaders Dolphin. Heartland, Nigerias standard bearers…

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ENVIRONMENT FOCUS: Land policy in sight!

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The heritage of colonialism - bad land administration and inequitable tenurial access - is now being addressed by African leaders. This is good news. Undoubtedly, a well-articulated Land Policy Initiative (LPI) bodes well for Africa, inasmuch as most post-colonial conflicts on the continent, with their additional burdens of refugees, disease, hunger, internal migrations and brain drain can be traced to…

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Boy, 11, releases debut single

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At 11, little Kamsee Ekpeyong has performed in several shows and events. It is an indication of a promising star in Nigerian music industry. Though still a student of Trinity International College Ofada, his single track, Friends has been aired on various radio station. Ekpeyong According to Ekpeyong, he said, My academics is done in school while I do my…

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I Go Dye demands apology

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I Go Dye Francis Agoda, a.k.a I Go Dye, a reputable stand-up comedian who was beaten black and blue recently in his native Niger Delta region, has denied insinuations in some quarters that he has been settled by a politician to the tune of N50 million as compensation for the alleged assault on his person by some security operatives at…

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