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  Lately I’ve found myself being drawn to the plight of corps members. Maybe it’s because I recently passed out of the scheme and I was able to experience its shortcomings and failures first hand. Whatever your view of NYSC is, the fact remains that is a necessary evil that every graduate has to face. I’m not here to bash the NYSC scheme; I think it was a great idea that got lost in translation as our society evolved. I want to address something that I find very worrisome amongst corps members. It is the lack of a solid game plan.

Over the years, The Headies has continued to recognize upcoming stars giving them an opportunity to showcase their talents and this year isn’t an exemption as the rookie category makes yet another return to The Headies 2014.

  Several Nigerian stars have been nominated for the ‘Best African Act category’ for the 2014 MOBO Awards. Davido, Dr Sid, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Yemi Alade, were the Nigerians nominated in the category which also includes Afrikan Boy, DJ Clock, Fuse ODG, Mafikozolo, and Mista Silva. At the 2013 edition of the awards, British musician of Ghanaian descent, Fuse ODG won the ‘Best African Act’ gong. Nigerian star, Davido, who has had an impressive outing in the awards season, would be hoping to win the MOBO plaque. The awards ceremony will be held in London at the SSE Arena, Wembley on 22 October.

by Kolapo Olapoju Between the irresistible allure of ‘Telemundo and addictive pull of ‘Baba Ijebu, several Nigerian housewives seem to have found the perfect blend of activities to make their days as eventful as ‘working wives’.

                        OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR (ADMISSIONS) GUIDELINES FOR CHANGE OF DEGREE PROGRAMME 1. Application for Change of Degree Programme should be received at the end of each session. The processing of the application should be completed not later than one month from the beginning of the new session. 2. Students who wish to change their degree programme should adhere to the Application procedure as indicated below. Application for change of Degree Programme should be completed within 2 weeks from the beginning of the session.

  Two Nigerians and an Israeli are being investigated by South African police, after they tried to bring $9.3 million( N 1,517,760,000) in cash into the country illegally. According to the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the funds were seized at Lanseria airport, northwest of Johannesburg, on 5 September.

Cloud9ne makes a comeback with “Miami”, the first single off  ''IX'' his forthcoming EP. Lacing the hook himself on a SynX production, he raps fluently in English and pidgin. Really impressive! Download, listen and knock yourself out DOWNLOAD

Ohlanna by Zikora presents OYIZA RTW '14' PLAY. DRESS UP. LAUGH Presenting its first ready to wear collection, the brand draws inspiration from the innocence attributed to femininity. Silhouettes generally imitate the free forms of traditional blouses worn by women of the Ebira-speaking tribe of Kogi State in Nigeria, While a Kaleidoscope of colours and patterns give life to the collection which sorts to explore and celebrate the theme. The work which has been prepared in the wake of the abduction of the 234 Chibok girls in Nigeria also commiserates with the affected families and hopes to drive a need to preserve the innocence and dream of the Nigerian girl child.