Why I Didn’t Take Part In Fuel Subsidy Removal Protests…PLUS…I Didn’t Collect Money From President Goodluck – Says D’banj

D’banj was live on Sahara TV  to speak about his position as face of African pop music and his view on the last fuel subsidy removal protests, his unpopular interview with President Goodluck Jonathan, among other issues…

Sahara TV’s Chika Odua anchored the interview, below are excerpts from the interview:

You Lazy (Intellectual) African Scum! – by Field Ruwe

You Lazy (Intellectual) African Scum! – by Field Ruwe
They call the Third World the lazy man’s purview; the sluggishly slothful and languorous prefecture. In this realm people are sleepy, dreamy, torpid, lethargic, and therefore indigent—totally penniless, needy, destitute, poverty-stricken, disfavored, and impoverished. In this demesne, as they call it, there are hardly any discoveries, inventions, and innovations. Africa is the trailblazer. Some still call it “the dark continent” for the light that flickers under the tunnel is not that of hope, but an approaching train. And because countless keep waiting in the way

NIGERIAN STUDENTS OUTSHINE ALL COMERS IN ENGLAND

In photos: L-R Dongfang Zhao, Metallurgy &Materials Engineering; Kame Tseja, Chemical & Energy Engineering; Saba Butt, Electrical & Electronic Engineering; Jennifer Omigie, Chemical Engineering.

The Oily Affairs of a Profligate Nation

I have read and watched several arguments pervading the public domain since the announcement of the removal of the fuel subsidy. I have been very circumspect in pitching my tent during these turbulent times.  However, it is clear that all Nigerians are justifiably angry. By Nigerians I refer to the majority of people who have their own hands in their own pockets!

President Jonathan's National Broadcast On The Deregulation Of The Downstream Petroleum Sector

Dear Compatriots: 1.     A week ago, I had cause to address Nigerians on the security challenges we are facing in parts of the country, which necessitated the declaration of a state of emergency in 15 Local Government Areas in four states of the Federation. That course of action attracted widespread support and a demonstration of understanding.

NIGERIA LAUNCHES NIGCOMSAT-1R IN CHINA

NigComSat -1R has successfully replaced the NigComSat-1 as Nigeria's major communication satellite. The newly launched NigComSat-1R was sent into orbit yesterday (Monday December 19) after the NigComSat-1 was de-orbited due to malfunctions of Solar Array Deployment Assembly, SADA, on November 10, 2008 was recorded.

New Tax: Lower Income Earners to Pay Less

A new personal income tax law that gives reprieve to lower income earners and imposes higher income tax on higher earning class has come into effect with President Goodluck Jonathan singing the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) into law.

Cursed!

Like relics of an ancient time
This rubicund face pleasures to yell
"More Blood"
Blood blood everywhere
Lagoon-mocking blood
Flooding the streets

Fuel Subsidy is Fiction- David West

Prof Tam David-West, Petroleum Minister during the era of Gen Muhammed Buhari,and Mines, Power and Steel in the Gen Ibrahim Babangida government spoke with Gbenro Adesina over the controversial fuel subsidy:
For the layman on the street, does oil subsidy exist?

Ezekwesili Urges Nigerians to Show Interest in Goverenment Budgets

Vice President of the World Bank in charge of African Region, Nigeria’s Mrs Oby Ezekwesili over the weekend in Port Harcourt advised Nigerians to have more than a passing interest in the planning and implementation of government’s budgets.

Presidency bids to combat abandoned projects menace

Okays contract continuity bill

Senate pushes for infrastructure funds

IT has been the dubious practice in Nigeria for a new government to discontinue projects initiated by its predecessors.he But the Federal Government is now taking steps to bring the abandoned project

How the West Continue to Under-develop Africa Through Neo-Colonialism

By Yakubu Anawiyat

In the words of Karl Marx , “The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles. Freeman and slave, patrician and plebeian, lord and serf, guild master and journeyman, in a word, oppressor and oppressed, stood in constant opposition to one another, carried on an uninterrupted, now hidden, now open fight” Man is naturally insatiably involved in class struggle.  A combination of power politics and economic exploitation of Africa by Europeans led to the poor state of African political and economic development evident in the late 20th Century, believes Walter Rodney in "How Europe Underdeveloped Africa"

Moammar Gadhafi of Libyais Dead

Finally! Moamar Gaddafi is captured and killed
By SaharaReporters, New York
Former Libyan leader Moamar gaddafi has been killed according to reports monitored on Libya TV. Mr. Gaddafi was reported captured after

Top 10 Richest Nollywood Actresses

Below are the Top 10 Richest Nollywood Actresses of All Times. Though they have a humble beginning, they have quietly made it to the top:

1) Kate Henshaw-Nuttall  67 Million Naira 

TRACE Urban Launches Operations In Nigeria

French music video television network TRACE Urban has officially launched services in Nigeria in a bid to reach viewers in the Anglophone region of Africa.
The television network which is devoted to showcasing urban contemporary music videos, unique content, digital platforms and events started initial operations back in April 2003. TRACE was started in Africa with a global outlook and will be expressing a ‘multi cultural, global

Adesokan, A Nigerian Scientist, Wins MIT World Top Young Innovators Award

While several young Nigerians are busy complaining their country has not done anything for them, 35- year- old US- based Nigerian born researcher, Yemi Adesokan, has put his country's name on the map of nations of innovation.
Adesokan's discovery which has potential to change the way mankind responds to disease pathogens, according to experts, may bring an end the era of increased burden of drug resistance in the world particularly, in sub Saharan Africa. 

Why Siasia dropped Enyeama again!

Vincent Enyeama's axing from the Nigerian squad to face Guinea on October 8 is due to his failure to apologise to head coach Samson Siasia personally.
He will also not to be part of the side to play Ghana in an international friendly in London on October 11.
Last week, Enyeama made a public apology for causing a stir in the Super Eagles' camp before the game against Madagascar in Antananarivo on September 4.

Tinubu’s trial over alleged ownership of foreign bank accounts begins

Ex-governor queries tribunal’s jurisdiction
ACN condemns alleged harassment of members
FORMER Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was yesterday formally arraigned before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) in Abuja for allegedly operating 10 foreign bank accounts while in office.
Tinubu’s alleged action the tribunal heard was a breach of the code of conduct for public officers in Nigeria.

Siasia’s list for Guinea, Ghana

Samson Siasia has left goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama out of the Nigeria squad to face Guinea in the final match of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The Lille man will also not be involved in a friendly against Ghana three days later in London.
There were recalls however for Kalu Uche, Osaze Odemwingie and

LINUS HAS BEEN A STRONG FORCE IN MY LIFE. STAR ACTRESS STEPHANIE OKEREKE

Stephanie Okereke is one of Nigeria’s most talented actresses. She is good at what she does and she has evolved over time to be a damn good actress who has gone ahead to produce her own movies.