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STEVOX ART GALLERY NOW OPENED OFFICIALLY!

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Ebola: US Limits Entry of West African Travelers to 5 Airports

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The US Department of Homeland Security yesterday announced that t ravelers from West African countries where the Ebola Outbreak is present can only enter the US through one of five airports specially equipped for Ebola screening. Countries affected by this policy are: Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea , according to Sahara Reporters. Starting from today, Wednesday October 22nd, all travelers from the aforementioned countries will have to enter the US via the following airports only: New York’s John F. Kennedy , Washington’s Dulles, Chicago’s O’Hare, New Jersey’s Newark airport or Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airports. Yehbah#

“Nigeria is not broke” – Finance Minister Okonjo-Iweala

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The Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo – Iweala , has assured Nigerians that the economy is growing positively in spite of the reduction of oil price in the international market. Okonjo-Iweala, who stated this on Tuesday at the 2014 Ministerial Platform in Abuja, said the nation was not broke as being speculated in the media. She said “if you look back two years ago, that title “is Nigeria broke” was written in a newspaper article, it is like people are trying to force Nigeria into brokerage. “I think since two years, we have managed to keep things going, let me explain these; Nigeria is a country that depends on a stream of income. “That income is being able to collect taxes from companies, individuals and our income is also based on selling a product and that product you take to market and you take whatever price a buyer is willing to pay.’’ According to her, government is doing everything within its power to ensure eco...

Nollywood Actor Mr. Ibu to Join 2015 Presidential Race?

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Nollwood actor/comedian John Okafor , popularly known as Mr. Ibu reportedly has plans to run for president in the 2015 elections. The picture above hit the Internet today, and many are wondering whether it is real. If the news is true, then Ibu joins the likes of Nigerian entertainers like Tony Tetuila , Kate Henshaw , Desmond Elliott, 9ice, and Julius Agwu , who also have political aspirations. Would you rather Ibu goes for president?? What an interesting government he'd make#

Akon Fights Ebola With Airtight Plastic Bubble In DR Congo

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Singer has been accused of going to extreme lengths to avoid catching the disease during a concert in Africa by not touching his fans R&B superstar Akon » is under heavy criticisms from several media outlets for going to extreme lengths just to avoid being infected with Ebola » during a concert in Africa. He was seen jumping on the heads of his fans while inside a giant plastic bubble. The 'Locked Up' singer climbed inside the airtight blow-up during a performance in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo , on Sunday and rolled over the crowd, pushed along by the outstretched hands of 60,000 screaming concert-goers. But his actions prompted breathless reports from certain reporters that rather than just being a creative way of performing closer to his fans, it was a cynical attempt to shield himself from the deadly virus that is sweeping West Africa. Now why is that a problem? The Source website reported that to avoid contracting it from anybody, when ...

Rapper M.I Begs Fans For Forgiveness

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Chocolate City rapper has pulled off a shocker at a recent concert when he went on his knees to beg fans for forgiveness. M.I Abaga might be the most revered of Nigerian rappers, but he sure matches that with an overwhelming sense of humility. The Chocolate City rapper has pulled one of the greatest shocks of his career when he plead forgiveness from his fans following their long wait for his new album to be released. The rapper when down on his knees on stage, during his performance at the Beat FM Triple 9 Concert, which held September, 30, 2014, at The Landmark Event Centre, Lagos. “I’m sorry everyone” . An apologetic M.I said, kneeling, hands clasped in supplication. “I’m sorry I’ve been away for so long. My new album will be released on October 23, 2014.” M.I Abaga has come under heavy criticism from fans over the long wait for his 3 album. His last album M.I. 2: The Movie was released in 2010, which had massive success in the...

Happy Independence Day! Brief History

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One of the most populous countries of African continent, Nigeria is the fastest growing economies of the world. Like other countries, the independence day of Nigeria is celebrated with great zeal and festive fervor. It falls on 1st October every year and is also observed with unmatched nationalistic ardor throughout the country. The significance of Independence Day in Nigeria lies in the fact that it binds all the Nigerians into one chord not only within the country but also in the far off lands of America and Europe. A brief history of Nigeria's struggle for independence--- Historical evidences indicate that the earlier inhabitants of Nigeria were thought to have the Nok tribe followed by Kanuri, Hausa and Fulani who migrated to the country in the subsequent years. In the 13th century Islam was introduced in Nigeria, and the Kanem Empire continued to rule the country till the 14th century. With the annexation of British in 1886, it became a British colony in the la...