Ugandan Lawmaker calls for Life Imprisonment of Homosexuals in Every African Country

In many African countries, it is illegal to be gay. 25 out of 38 African nations have passed laws that give varying degrees of prison sentences to people caught practicing homosexual acts. In Nigeria, a 14-year jail term is prescribed for convicted offenders under the Same Sex Marriage (prohibition) bill which was passed into law in 2011.

Nigeria & United Kingdom to Swap Prison Inmates

Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reached an understanding to begin a prison swap programme. This would be launched as soon as Nigeria signs its Prison Act into law.

BBC interviews the fathers of #Aluu4 murder victims

      Listen to the interview HERE

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Do you think Lagos is the Most Innovative City in the World?

The city of Lagos is known for many things. As the most populous city in the country, Lagos is the commercial hub and serves as a meeting point for people from different cultures, religion, profession and more. Lagos is a very diverse city. But do you think innovation is one of the things the city is known for?

New Music: Bonafide Feat. Ajebutter22 – Atide

Bonafide crew have been on the rise  in the industry and are back with a funky new tune, “Atide”featuring Ajebutter22. The track was produced by one of the Bonafide crew, JB.

New Music: Yung of L.O.S. - Farabale (Freestyle)

Yung is one of the 4 members of superstar group L.O.S whom are currently signed to Storm Records and managed by Bankhead Entertainment

FCT to demolish estates along Airport Road

The department of development control, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, says it will soon beging the demolition of illegal estates along the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Road, Abuja.

It accused some estate developers of building along the road with backdated allocation documents in spite  of the notices issued to them.

Video : Ice Prince – Aboki

Chocolate City presents Aboki, Ice Prince Zamani’s first single after his much acclaimed E.L.I album. This song was produced by Chopstix of the Grip Boiz City, and was directed by the talented Phil Lee in Los Angeles.

Nigeria: President Jonathan's Independence Day speech

Here is another chance to listen to President Goodluck Jonathan's Independence Day speech in case you missed the live broadcast.

A poem about my Motherland. Happy Independence Day Nigeria

As October 1 approaches, HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY.

I have enormous tracts of land and vast volumes of water, but cannot feed myself.

So I spend $1 billion to import rice and another $2 billion on milk.

I produce rice, but don’t eat it. I have millions of cows but no milk.

I am 52, please celebrate me.

Top ten private jets owned by wealthy Nigerians: how much they cost

More exciting revelations have emerged that the penchant for private jets acquisition has cost wealthy Nigerians over N1 trillion in five years. The luxury trend actually rose by 650% between 2007 and 2012, this has increased the rate of private jet acquisition from 20 in 2007 to over 150 in 2012 which has placed Nigeria  and china as the fastest growing private jets markets in the world.

60 Million Nigerians Spend N1.6trillion on Generators Annually

Some interesting statistics on the usage of power generating sets in Nigeria has been revealed by the Director-General of Centre for Management Development, Dr Kabir Usman.

According to him, about 60 million Nigerians spend N1.6 trillion on generators annually.

Video Premiere: 2face Idibia – Ihe Neme

With a cameo appearance from Mr. W4, ‘Ihe Neme’ is pretty much what we thought it’ll be from the Behind-The-Scenes photos all over the internet. Playful, fun and of course, joyful dance steps. King 2Face Idibia keeps bringing it fresh from the Hypertek house. Creative direction by Clarence Peters

The Nigerian Blog awards.

I've entered the Nigerian Blog Awards 2012 and I’d love your nominations!

What Rick Ross’ “Hold me back” video tells the world about Nigeria

Minutes after the online release of the Nigerian version of Rick Ross’ “Hold me Back” video, Nigerians on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have since rained curses and insults on the rapper for his audacity at showing Nigeria in its poorest and most ghetto form. The video starts with commentary about the Biafra war and then launches into a series of clips shot at different poor areas of Lagos State with scores of Nigerians chanting along the chorus with him. There is even a clip of Rick Ross handing dollar bills to poor children who race through the dirty slum waters to grab a note as he races off in his speed boat. If you haven’t watched the video, you can watch it here.

VIDEO: Rick Ross – Hold Me Back (Nigeria)

Rick Ross shot the “Nigeria Version” video for his worldwide smash single “Hold Me Back” while on a trip to Lagos for the Summer Jam Fest early last month. Watch Rozay as he does his thing in the streets of Lasgidi. Watch and share your thoughts.

Nigerian professor becomes first black VC of University of Illinois

A Nigerian Professor, Ilesanmi Adesida made history last month by becoming the first black Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of the well-respected University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign in the United States.

New Music: Kardinal Offishall feat. Wizkid – Reppin’ For My City

On Konvict Muzik ensign, Canadian rapper, Kardinal Offishall‘s new joint, “Reppin’ For My City”,Wizkid jumps on the hook. What do you think?

Lagos State Government Introduces New Law – All Houses must be Beautified

The Lagos State Government in its characteristic mode of enforcing new laws and regulations has come out with another first in Nigeria – all houses in Lagos must be beautified.

FG Approves N106bn For Construction Of New Airport Terminals

The Federal Government has approved N106 billion for the construction of 11 new international airport terminal buildings, Aviation Minister Stella Oduah announced on Thursday.