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Singer, 9ice has finally reacted to the ban of his song, ‘Living Things’ by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) last week. In an interview with HipTV, the 'Gongo Aso' crooner said: “After the ban, there was another letter that the song was not banned. But I am thanking the NBC for the ban, because after the ban the song go blow so NBC I am releasing more songs soon that you guys will have to ban” Meanwhile, after the news emerged online that the NBC listed Olamide‘s “Wo” and “Wavy Level“; Davido‘s “Fall” and “If (Remix)“; and 9ice‘s “Living Things'' from being aired,  the Director of broadcast monitoring, NBC, Idachaba Armstrong released a statement to refute the report.

A British transgender teenager killed himself by hanging after his school banned him from changing his name. Leo Etherington, who was born Louise but revealed to his father he felt he had been born in the wrong body, killed himself at home in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, an inquest heard. The hearing was told that the 15-year-old committed suicide on an afternoon in May when his family believed he was revising for upcoming exams. According to his father, Martin Etherington, he said despite his son's anger at the school not letting him change his name, Leo had a supportive network of friends and family. 'The school had told him he had to be 16 to change his name. He said that he was angry with the school. I said we could wait until he was 16 and legally change his name then,' he said. Mr. Etherington, who's a single parent after his wife died of breast cancer in 2013, said in a statement that was read out in front of Assistant Coroner Alison McCormick that he was

Fellow Compatriots, I felicitate with you all, particularly the Muslim faithful, on the celebration of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir. I congratulate our Muslim brothers and sisters who are currently in Saudi Arabia to participate in the rites of the Hajj. From the outset, I want to use this opportunity to thank all Nigerians who prayed for my recovery and have continued to extend their goodwill and support after my return to the country. Indeed your fervent and sincere prayers, which cut across religion, political and ethnic divides, has energised me to re-dedicate myself and this administration to the task of building a great Nigeria. On the joyous occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration, I appeal to all Nigerians to rise against the odds, keep our prejudices aside and strengthen the bonds of friendship and unity to keep our country together. For Muslims all over the world, this celebration is to commemorate the trials and triumph of Prophet (Abraham) Ibrahim. As we celebra

Dr. Ibe Kachichukwu - the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources and Board Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has given a Mid-Term review of the oil corporation. Where they started from after the past government, what they have been able to accomplish in two years, the challenges going forward.

SPECIAL RELEASE 31 August, 2017 UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, IBADAN POST UTME SCREENING OF PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES FOR THE 2017/2018 ADMISSION This is to inform candidates who made the University of Ibadan their institution of first choice and scored 200 and above in the 2017 UTME that the University website will be open on Monday, 04 September, 2017 to Friday, 23 September, 2017 for the submission of their bio-data and SSCE/NECO results online through https://www.admissions.ui.edu.ng. The deadline for submission of bio-data / O/level results may not be extended. Therefore, any candidate whose bio-data are not submitted within the stipulated time will not be considered for Post-UTME Screening and for admission.  1. PAYMENT INSTRUCTION (a) Candidates are required to log-in to the Admission Portal (https://www.admissions.ui.edu.ng) using their Jamb Registration Number as their user name and their surname as their password e.g. 65345521EG OYEKANMI (Surname) Afolabi Mary. The screening fee h

Nigerian dancehall king Patoranking, best known for hits like “No kissing baby”, “Girlie O” and “My woman, my everything” is set to perform along side Tanzanian singer and songwriter Alikiba, who both made their debut on Coke Studio during last year’s season. Patoranking who was paired last year with Tanzania Singer Vanessa Mdee, spoke about their hot collaboration in Nairobi during the show’s recording, Patoranking said: “Big shout out to Coke Studio Africa for having me for a second time – the whole music making experience is always a beautiful experience. Imagine me with a legend like Alikiba? It’s a big one!”. His imagination is now a reality as he and Alikiba are paired to make music which will be produced by top Nigerian music producer Masterkraft. Coke Studio Africa brings artists from different countries and genres together each year, giving upcoming artists an opportunity to work with some of the best talents in the music industry. Its certain that we all have a breath-