Nigeria Becoming Richer

This is from UK Metro newspaper, and according to the paper, the Nigeria economy is set to overtake UK Economy given current growth rate. Read article here

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David Cassidy C'mon Get Happy ... I'm Rehabilitated!

David Cassidy is back in the saddle after successfully completing the final part of his court-ordered DUI rehab.

Cassidy has conquered his alcohol demons -- at least short term -- after his third DUI arrest since 2010. A L.A. judge signed off on his proof of completing the 9-month alcohol ed program. 

He also completed his 90-day stint at a rehab joint.

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BBA Huddah Monroe goes braless

 This is what the former BBA contestant wore to the club last night

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SUGE KNIGHT-----I Didn't Know I Hit The Guy

Suge Knight has a defense to the fatal hit and run ... he didn't know he hit and ran.

Sources connected with Suge tell TMZ ... he claims he was in fear of his life when he gunned his truck, striking and killing Terry Carter and injuring Cle "Bone" Sloan.  

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Val Kilmer Family Believes Religion Was Killing Him

Val Kilmer's family believes the actor is killing himself by not dealing with a serious tumor ... because of his religious beliefs.

TMZ broke the story ... Val was rushed to the hospital Monday night after he started bleeding from the throat. Doctors at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica operated immediately and found a tumor. We're told the surgery was invasive ... they needed to enlarge a path to facilitate breathing.

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Lights Out in Nigeria - written by Chimamanda Adichie

                                                                                                                                                                                                         

    Article written by award-winning writer Chimamanda Adichie, originally published on New York Times. Interesting read. Find below...

We call it light; “electricity” is too sterile a word, and “power” too stiff, for this Nigerian phenomenon that can buoy spirits and smother dreams. Whenever I have been away from home for a while, my first question upon returning is always: “How has light been?” The response, from my gateman, comes in mournful degrees of a head shake.

Bad. Very bad.

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The difference between APC and PDP - Governor Fashola

Speaking during an APC meeting with organized private sector at Marina, Lagos today February 2nd, Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola, told his audience the difference between APC & PDP

"The manifesto of the APC is designed to address 2015 problems going on to 2019 while PDP has is a 1999 manifesto and that probably explains the disconnect between our realities and the realities that you hear. The transformation that has been put forth has headed south not west. The Naira has weakened, interest rates has come up and it is for us to chose whether we want four more years of that and the Naira is essential in a free fall in an economy that is currently import denominated and it would only mean that the purchasing power of our disposable income would continue to reduce." he said

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Guess their beef is officially over!

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Prof. Pat Utomi writes on the controversial Charles Soludo article

Professor of political economy and former presidential candidate Pat Utomi shared this on his Facebook this morning. Read and tell us what you think... 

The firestorm generated by Chukwuma Soludo’s well reasoned commentary on the place of issues in the 2015 electioneering campaign has somehow become the core of the campaign. What a way to come from outside and define agenda.

Of course I do not agree with all the points marshaled by the erstwhile CBN Governor and Patito’s Gang member, but not to commend his citizen duty of engagement or indicate as reprehensible the resort to ad hominen bashing of the former Economic Adviser instead of providing Facts to counter the views he had raised. 

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Seun Kuti wants a debate with Gen. Buhari

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Diego Costa hit with three-match ban

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been banned for three matches by the Football Association after failing with his appeal against a violent conduct charge for a stamp on Liverpool's Emre Can on Tuesday.

Spain international Costa was challenging for the ball by the touchline in the first half of the second-leg League Cup semi-final tie at Stamford Bridge when he forcefully stood on Can's shin.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's gesture was arrogant and ugly, claims Cordoba coach Djukic

Miroslav Djukic has hit out at Cristiano Ronaldo in the wake of the attacker's behaviour in Real Madrid's 2-1 win at Cordoba at the weekend.

The Portugal international made the headlines for all the wrong reasons as he kicked out at Edimar before then raising his hand to the Cordoba defender's face, and the Ballon d'Or holder was consequently shown a straight red card.

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Neymar: There is a thing called respect

Neymar has criticised the Atletico Madrid fans who booed him during Barcelona's 3-2 Copa del Rey win on Wednesday.

The attacker netted twice for his side as they twice came from behind to win the ill-tempered game and make it 4-2 on aggregate as they progressed to the last four of the tournament.

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Alonso: If Guardiola drops me, I will respect it

Xabi Alonso has admitted he could easily be dropped from the Bayern Munich team, but says he will respectPep Guardiola's decision if the coach chooses to leave him out.

The 33-year-old has featured in 21 matches in all competitions for Bayern so far this season as his new side compete on three fronts.

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Wenger: Gabriel can become instant Arsenal hit

Arsene Wenger is confident new signing Gabriel Paulista can quickly adapt to the Premier League and has revealed the 24-year-old is in line to make his Arsenal debut in Sunday’s fixture against Aston Villa.

Gabriel completed his move from Villarreal on Wednesday and bolsters Wenger’s options in defence after Mathieu Debuchy was ruled out for three months with a dislocated shoulder, while Laurent Koscielny has only returned to regular action this month after an Achilles problem

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