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The world’s oldest leader, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe turned 92 on Sunday, with no plans to step down as feuding over his successors threatens to tear his ruling ZANU-PF apart.   The veteran leader will mark the day with a public celebration on Saturday. Last year’s party was a massive feast with several elephants slaughtered and seven gigantic birthday cakes, one weighing 91 kilogrammes. On Sunday, state media

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has accused Rickey Tarfa, a senior Nigerian lawyer, of having a long history of manipulating courts and improperly communicating with judges. The EFCC had, on Tuesday, arraigned Mr. Tarfa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, before a Lagos State High Court on a two-count charge of obstruction of justice and

By Niyi Tabiti  Lagos international Polo tournaments is about to kick off.All is now set for the game many refer to as the sport of the rich and famous.According to information available to www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com    the games will start on Wednesday February 10 at the Polo ground,Ikoyi,Lagos.     I took my time to visit the polo ground in preparation of the 2016 Polo Tournaments on Monday February 9,2016 and I was very

Jovago.com, one of Africa's leading hotel booking website, and AXA, a worldwide leader in Insurance and Asset management announced today a partnership to develop the expansion of Jovago in a new round of funding aimed at boosting its activities in Africa. This would further ensure the expansion of the business and strengthen the brand in major cities across Africa and Asia. AXA as a major investor confirms Jovago’s strategy to

There is a great number of things baby’s mom needs. And not only for baby’s safety and comfort but for hers own as well. And these things are so numerous that it is easy to forget about something small that seems not very significant. Breast pads for example. In order not to forget about anything, open Jiji.ng and look for all necessities there. To find breast pads easier, just type it in a search line. Thus, you will

  Islamic banking leaders and dignitaries from across Africa and the Middle East gathered today at the 2nd annual International Forum on Islamic Finance (IFIF 2016) ( www.IFIF2016.com ). Held under the patronage of the Government of the Republic of the Sudan, the Central Bank of Sudan and the Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning – and in strategic partnership with the Bank of Khartoum - IFIF 2016 hosted 200 dignitaries, central bank representatives,

Helen Ozor said she reached out to the niece of the deceased this morning.. Here's what she told me below. "My uncle and his wife are based in Ibadan, and we are based in lag. I was in my office yesterday morning when my boss received a call from my uncle's personal assistant that lowo has been rushed to the hospital. I immediately alerted my mum since my dad, lowo's elder brother is out of the country.`   My mum rushed down f rom her office to my office and went directly to Ibadan with my boss to see lowo's state. Of course he died less than 15 minutes he was rushed to the hospital.  From what the landlord that took lowo to the hospital said, lowo and

"Is Linda Ikeji engaged?", someone called to confirm from Gistmaster early this morning. A friend in the UK also sent messages via whatsapp chat about the engagement news.  I decided to carry out checks. The story turned out to be fall.I guess its someone trying to get traffic.       A close source to the top blogger told Niyi Tabiti  this morning that "It is all lies and you should know this.When Linda bought her cars, Banana Island home and

The custom boss has reacted to the alleged arrest of Abdullahi Bala, son of former minsiter,  Senator Bala Mohammed over a car he brought into the country. Recently, the news was all over town that customs arrested Bala for not paying the N123 million import duty on the car. The  McClaren 650s coupe worth is put at N850 Million.

Mr. Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Holdings and Founder Tony Elumelu Foundation has called on the United States Congress to pass the ‘Electrify Africa Act’ stating that the passage in to law would make a world of difference in Africa.

Helping hands international (H2i) is an NGO an empowerment-based- membership program, a global opportunity born out of the passion for total human capacity development and for helping the less privileged in the society and world at Large.