KALAKUTA REPUBLIC TO BECOME A MUSEUM

Afrobeat Legend fela anikulapo kuti's kalakuta republic at ikeja,lagos is being reported to be converted to museum. The ulta modern project has been approved by the Lagos State Government . After Completion the building will have an exhibition area, a coffee shop, a 5-room boutique hotel, a roof-top restaurant, a bar and stage, a souvenir shop, a passenger lift, the tomb area and the car park. The museum will possess the preservation of the history of fela, promotion of tourism in line with the Lagos State's Mega City initiative, acquisitions, display and preservation of the artifacts and many other things. The Museum is supported by the Lagos State Government and scheduled for opening in October 2012 in time for 'Felabration....

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FINALLY! A CHANCE TO RIDE ON THE MOON!

A British aerospace company Excalibur Almaz , has offered tourists the chance to go the Moon for the price of £100m and its ready to blast travellers off to our planet's satellite. The Huffington Post reports that the company had previously said it would begin orbital flights in 2013, but is now focused on the new plan to go one better and head to the Moon. Art Dula, CEO of the company, said he is "ready to sell the tickets" as he describes the trips as less 'space tourism' and more 'private expedition'. But critics have attacked his mission, for one, the very premium price aboard is on a fleet of second- hand Russian space equipment. The 500,000 mile trip to the Moon and back could theoretically take place as soon as 2015 but...

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CULTURE ACTIVIST,AMB. SEGUN OLUSOLA PASSES ON

Segun Olusola, one of Nigeria's best known culture aficionados, broadcasters, patron of the arts and diplomats, has died. Mr. Olusola died earlier, Thursday June 21, 2012. A versatile and pioneering figure in Nigeria's theatre, he was alsoan extraordinary broadcaster, gallery owner, and an engaged culture activist. Family sources says he died 'after a brief illness'. He was ...

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NCC FINE: MTN, AIRTEL, GLO PAYS?

There were strong indications yesterday that telecoms giants – MTN, Globacom and Airtel- may have paid the fines imposed on them by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for not meeting the quality of service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set for the industry. A source confirmed yesterday that payment was made by three of the penalised operators, except Etisalat. The source said NCC received confirmation of payment from the trio on Monday evening. He said for the operators and the commission, "it was a win- win situation.". When contacted, NCC's Director of Public Affairs, Mr Tony Ojobo, could not confirm the payments as he was attending a meeting in Lagos. He said: "I am not in Abuja and cannot confirm if the operators have paid or not." But MTN's Corporate Services Executive,...

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RONALDO IS THE 12TH BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD AFTER BARCELONA 11- BARCA PRESIDENT

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has stated his belief that Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo is only the 12th best player in the world, behind his team's starting XI. The Portugal international is widely regarded as one of the two best players in the world, along with Lionel Messi, however, the Camp Nou chief feels he does not measure up to Barca's standards. Cristiano Ronaldo is not the second-best player in the world. He's the world's number 12. The 11 best players all play for Barcelona," Rosell said at a round-table meeting at the Instituto de Quimica de Sarria. [Brila...

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BEWARE OF SUYA,CAN WARNS SOUTH EAST XTIANS

he Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Southeast chapter, has alleged that about 2000 youths have been deployed from the North to the region ahead of a planned jihad by Boko Haram. The CAN also alleged that sect has recruited dozens of roadside hawkers of rasted meat popular called mai suya. Their role is to lace their products with tasteless but dangerous substance that could damage the liver after consumption. The CAN chairman in the zone, Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, disclosed that information at their disposal showed that apart from the 2000 jihadists in the region, about 2500 and 2000 were in the south-south and south-west respectively for the same purpose. Alluding to the bombing of churches on Sunday by suspected Boko Haram members,...

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MAYWEATHER TOPPLES TIGER WOODS AS TOP EARNING ATHLETE ON FORBES

Boxing champ.Floyd Mayweather Jr. has ended Tiger woods ten year reign as the highest earning athlete on forbes list. Floyd Mayweather Jr. "Money fought twice during the past 12 months, knocking out Victor Ortiz in September and winning an unanimous decision in May against Miguel Cotto. Floyd's combined payday for the bouts :$85 million makes him the highest-Paid athletes unseating Tiger wood who has been the Top earner since 2001. Floyd's rival Boxer Manny Pacquiao ranks second with earnings of $62 million within the last 12 months Tiger Woods' total earnings dropped $16 million from last year to $59.4 million making him the third highest-paid athlete. Miami Heat's basketballer Lebron james ranks fourth with $53M. The figures include...

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COURT SENTENCE 25YR OLD UNDERGRADUATE TO 20 YEARS IN JAIL

Justice Mohammed L. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Kaduna, on June 5, 2012, sentenced an undergraduate of the University of Ilorin, Imonina Kingsley, 25, to 20 years imprisonment on a four count charge of impersonation, possession of fraudulent documents and attempt to obtain money by false pretences preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. One of the four count charges for which he was sent to jail reads: "That you, Imonina Kingsley "M" on or about 4th April 2008 at Ilorin, Kwara state within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court did obtain by false pretence the sum of one Thousand US Dollars ($ 1000) from one Mr. Christopher De Troy through the use of a scam letter via your mail box thomasduke4luv@yahoo.comand...

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KIDNAPPERS IN DELTA STATE GRABS SSG's SON

The son of the Secretary to the Delta state government has been kidnspped in Ozoro, the headquarters of the Isoko North Local Government Area in the area. Sources said the SSG's son was attacked and abducted by unknown persons, the latest kidnapping came on the heels of the kidnapping of Governor Uduaghan's cousin Pa Samuel Uduaghan last week. Pa Uduaghan was released after ransom was paid to his kidnappers. SaharaReport...

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KIDNAPPERS IN DELTA STATE GRABS SSG's SON

The son of the Secretary to the Delta state government has been kidnspped in Ozoro, the headquarters of the Isoko North Local Government Area in the area. Sources said the SSG's son was attacked and abducted by unknown persons, the latest kidnapping came on the heels of the kidnapping of Governor Uduaghan's cousin Pa Samuel Uduaghan last week. Pa Uduaghan was released after ransom was paid to his kidnappers. SaharaReport...

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Boko Haram Claims Responsibility For Kaduna and Zaria Attacks

Abu Qaqa started the statement by saying, "Today Almighty Allah has given us victory against Christian Churches in Kaduna and Zaria which led to the deaths of many Christians and security operatives." The statement also said that Allah has tasked all Muslims in Quran chapter 9 verse 29 to launch a attack against Jews and Christians who refused to believe in him, his messenger, Prophet Mohammed. It also said that attacks against Christian children and women will continue, since security personnel now attack their women and children. The statement concluded that residents of Maiduguri, Borno State are suffering because they did not support the sect when federal forces waged war against them in 2009, accordingly, the sect wants Kano residents...

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COURT REINSTATES DANGOTE AS NSE PRESIDENT

Alhaji Aliko Dangote has been reinstated as the President of the Nigerian Stock Exchange following a ruling by the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos last Friday. Shareholders of Forte Oil (formerly AFrican Petroleum) had petitioned the Federal High Court in Lagos to remove Dangote from the Presidency of the Nigerian Stock Exchange over an alleged manipulation of African Petroleum shares in collaboration with Nova Finance and Securities Ltd. Justice Helen Ogunwumiju set aside an earlier ruling delivered by Justice Lambo Akanbi in 2010 which nullified the election. The Court of Appeal Justice also set aside order rulings which nullified Dangote's election. Dangote was elected the 17th President of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in August 2009 following...

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MICROSOFT SET TO LAUNCH TABLET PC

TechCrunch is reporting insider information that the big and much-anticipated Microsoft announcement today is an e-reader and streaming media tablet produced in conjunction with Barnes & Noble. If that's true — and that's a big if — Its more than a little shocking the massive build-up and pre- launch tension-building secre...

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