Nigerian Celebrities 'Rich Today, Poor Tomorrow'

Recently, some have said the Extravagant Lifestyle of Popular Nigerian celebrities who seek funds in order to survive after making huge success in their chosen career but squandered the proceeds on luxury and later become bankrupt is what has given industry watchers great concern. Why do some Nigeria-known faces in the entertainment industry usually beg for fund after a successful career? ANTHONY ADA ABRAHAM and SAMUEL ABULUDE take a look at this recurring issue as raised by popular opinions A typical Nigeria celebrity is seen as a wealthy personality. Going on tour around the world, shooting videos and making people know they are...

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Nigeria: 2013 Hajj Fares Announced

Fares were announced by NAHCON The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has announced the 2013 Hajj fares and Air carriers for the different Hajj zones in the country. According to a statement by the agency's spokesperson, Uba Mana, the minimum fare without BTA for northern departure zones is N526, 996.52, while the fare for persons departing from the southern zone without BTA is pegged at N534, 369.52. The statement also added that minimum fare for northern zone with $750 BTA is N636, 496.52, and N643, 869.52 for the southern zone. Medium fare with $1000 BTA is N672, 996.52 for northern zone and N680, 369.52 for southern...

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Nigeria: Okagbare Sets New African Record in 100 Metres

Okagbare set a record of 10.86 seconds. Nigeria's Blessing Okagbare has broken the African Women's 100 metres record at the ongoing Sainsbury's Anniversary Games in London after posting an impressive 10.86 seconds winning time in the second semi-final of the Women's race.  Okagbare has been in tremendous form lately as she also leapt 7m recently to become only the second Nigerian lady after Chioma Ajunwa to do same. Expectedly, Okagbare tops the list of 19 athletes to represent Nigeria at next month's World Athletics Championships in Moscow where Nigeria hopes to end her 13 years of medal drought. Coming behind...

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MOST STYLISH CELEBRITIES IN NIGERIA

TOKE MAKINWA First up we have radio personality, Toke Makinwa! With her dark long locks, flawless makeup and demure style she reminds me of a life size Barbie doll. Or rather the more exotic version of Barbie. Every time she steps out on the red carpet or snaps a random photo on Instagram you can tell she’s all about being a LADY. Even when she does something edgy with her look it still exudes femininity. ALEX EKUBO Please believe I had to add the one and only Alex Ekubo. Take a look at that photo first and tell me his style is not on point. Apart from being a very handsome man, he knows how to wear a suit and tie. You...

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Nigeria: Christian girls at risk of abduction

Christian girls in northern Nigeria are increasingly at risk of abduction by Muslims who are then forcing them to renounce their faith.  Professor Daniel Babayi, of the Northern Christian Association of Nigeria, told Barnabas Fund that Christian girls below the age of 18 were being targeted. The girls are held in the homes of Muslim leaders but when Christians report this to the police, they say there is nothing they can do. "The police have become very helpless.  In some instances, they are part of the conspiracy," said Professor Babayi.  Last year, militant Islamic group Boko Haram threatened to kidnap Christian women as part of "new efforts to strike fear into the Christians of the power of Islam", Barnabas reports. Boko Haram has stated its intention to...

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Nigeria forces disperse rival youth factions in oil city

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigerian security forces fired tear gas on Wednesday to prevent hundreds of youths loyal to President Goodluck Jonathan and to his bitter rival, Rivers state governor Rotimi Amaechi, clashing in the main oil hub of Port Harcourt. A Reuters witness saw around 2,000 youths from the two factions arrive in some 30 commercial buses at the Rivers state parliament in Port Harcourt, the main hub of Africa's biggest energy industry in the swampy Niger Delta and historically a flashpoint for political violence. Police struggled to keep them apart until a Joint Task Force composed of both military and police stepped in, firing tear gas canisters and chasing away the crowds. One man was arrested. Last month, police banned demonstrations in the hub of Nigeria's...

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Share Nigeria's Health Minister Voluntarily Resigns

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday in Abuja accepted the voluntary resignation of Dr Ali Pate as Minister of State for Health.Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati, who disclosed this to State House correspondents said the resignation takes immediate effect. In a letter of resignation dated July 22, made available to newsmen, Pate stated that he was leaving the cabinet to take up the position of Professor in Duke University's Global Health Institute, USA. He said in his new capacity, he would participate in a university-wide Africa initiative and would also serve as Senior Adviser to Bill and...

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