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Excellencies, heads of state and government, secretary-general of the United Nations, president of the 70th UNGA [United Nations General Assembly], distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen: This summit provides a unique opportunity for us to work together to address climate change and its impacts, which is an undeniable issue of concern to the international community. The increase in global warming is an indication that we face a crisis of global proportions. Excellencies, the world is experiencing new and unusual climate variability due to increased emissions of greenhouse gases. Even though Africa contributes very little to global warming, the socio-economic consequences of climate change spare no nation. The burden is just as overwhelming for developing countries. In Nigeria, we have seen extreme weather variations, rising sea levels, encroaching desertification, excessive rainfall, erosion and floods, land degradation – all of which threaten the ecosystem. These ...

Rotimi Alakija, better known as celebrity DJ “DJ Xclusive” is getting married this week. He got engaged in July 2014, to his longtime girlfriend Tinuke Ogundero. The two will have their traditional wedding on Independence Day – Thursday, October 1st, 2015 and their white wedding two days later, on Saturday, October 3rd, 2015. DJ Xclusive started his professional disc jockey career in 2003 by performing at various night clubs, including Aura Mayfair, Penthouse, Funky Buddha and Jalouse. In 2011, DJ Xclusive became the resident DJ for CoolFM 96.9 and also joined Empire Mates Entertainment as Wizkid’s official DJ. DJ Xclusive released a single “I’m Xclusive” alongside renowned UK-Nigerian artist Mo Eazy.

At the resumed session of the Senate this morning, 86 senators passed their vote of confidence on Senate president Bukola Saraki. Senator David Umaru moved the motion to pass the vote of confidence which was seconded by Senator Ahmed Sani. Meanwhile pro-saraki supporters this morning stormed the entrance of the National Assembly carrying placards with various inscription in support of Saraki.

President General of the apex Igbo group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Enwo Gary Igariwey, has said: “We had a meeting of a select group with Ohanaeze NEC to discuss Igbo day celebration… we ask our people not to be disappointed on the seeming lopsidedness of appointments made so far by the president. “Our people should remain steadfast, think of home, and galvanise efforts towards the development of Igbo nation because nobody will do it for us. We have helped in building Lagos and Abuja among others. It is time to do the same in our own place. “We should recreate that zeal and develop our place. This years’ celebration is not a time of festival and masquerades,but a time for rethink.” Also, former Secretary General of Ohanaeze, Chief Joe Achuzie, who is not happy with the ‘kitchen cabinet’ appointments by Buhari, charged Ndigbo to remain strong and form a veritable opposition that will take over power come 2019. According to him, “having known that the president has dist...

The search for happiness is a popular psychology topic and the consensus of several gurus has been that we humans are wired to be most content when our lives are focused on love and work. Love can mean all forms of intimate social interaction, and work can mean any regular organized effort toward a valued goal. One promising way to maximize happiness is to strive, together, toward the valued goal of improving the most intimate relationship in your life. Learning how to make one another happy can be seen as a valued goal for anyone in relationships. Happiness in a relationship can be approached by five skills. Improvement in these skills is noticeable and measurable; progress can generate increased satisfaction quickly. Framing and sharing these skills to improve the quality of your relationship can enhance bonding. 1. Listening — really, truly listening. Deep inside we all crave the undivided attention of someone who puts us first. True listening is a gift that...

Leader of Islamist sect group Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau has dismissed the Army’s claim of massive gains in the fight to annihilate the terror group in Nigeria’s Northeast. He also mocked President Muhammadu Buhari calling him a liar. In a 25-minute recording in Hausa and Arabic released via social media, Shekau said: “They (the military) lied that they have confiscated our arms, that we have been chased out of our territories, that we are in disarray. “We are alive, I am alive, this is my voice, more audible than it was before. This is Shekau.” Speaking further, the Boko Haram leader said: “Buhari is a liar and has deceived you. The army spokesman is also lying. He and his footsoldiers always run helter-skelter whenever we come face to face with them…. “Buhari, you once claimed that you will crush us in three months. How can you crush us?” Although there was no indication of where or when the recording was done, reports suggest it must have have been in recen...

Read according to the eye witness below; This sad incident happened at my compound at Awada in Onitsha this morning. The 2 women are living together in a flat because their husbands share a flat at our compound. Even though their husbands are friends, The wives never got along and was always quarreling but nothing prepared us for what we saw this morning…. When their husband left for shop this morning, another round of fight began and this time it was different. we heard screaming and then a huge thud and then wailing and crying ensured I rushed to the verandah and discovered to my dismay that the women fell from their 3rd floor flat and both of the shattered many bones in their bodies. Both couldnt stand but i suspect that the other may have broken her spinal cord because she couldnt move a limb and her head was severely bashed and she was bleeding heavily. They have been rushed to Toronto hospital to ascertain the level of their injuries while we called up the...

1. Olamide – Bobo It’s amazing how Olamide continues to brew essence out of sweet, tuneful nothings like “ Bobo “ . I heavily doubt that anyone can sit still and remain calm at the sound of ‘eyin omo wobe (wobe)’ . Even so, that dance has become quite intriguing to watch and do… like a virus that corrupts the mind. Although y’all were the ones who voted these songs into their positions, we still have to ask what y’all think about the list. So please, share your thoughts accordingly. 2. Wizkid – Ojuelegba If Wizzy’s gat it, then best believe he will flaunt it. “ Ojuelegba “ is still the most favourite pick off Wizkid’s sophomore album track list. I think we’ve come to realize that Wizzy just wasn’t singing on this song, he was ministering. He shared a testimony by telling a story that we all can relate to. 3. Patoranking – My Woman, My Everything (feat. Wande Coal) Patoranking’s newest jam “ My Woman , My Everything “ is perhaps the most lipped about song of late. ...

This photo post is a memes collection of some widely used slangs originated by some top a-list acts in our Nigerian music industry today that have gone on to form a major part of our conversational vocabulary especially in vernacular communication. Enjoy watching, and do well to comment any other popular slangs culled from Nigerian music that you might have knowledge of.  “ Baddo “ Slang credit: Olamide Baddo would be the term used to connote the act of lauding someone’s reputation at a particular art, one who is especially willed at the doing of it.

The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned a 52-year-old school teacher, Isaac Ikiabeke, for allegedly raping a 5-year-old pupil in the Ikorodu area. Ikiabeke, who is the proprietor of the school, Brighter Glory School, located on Etunrere Street, raped his victim after school hours. The victim, five-year-old Pat (not her real name), said Ikiabeke had allegedly raped her 10 times. She said, “ He has been doing it for some time. He has done it more than 10 times. I am not the only one. He does it with some of us after school hours. I could not tell anybody because he said if I did he would beat me .” The victim’s grandfather explained that his attention was drawn to the sexual assault by some of Pat’s classmates. He said he was shocked, as well as disappointed in Ikiabeke, whom he regarded as a respectable man. He said, “ Pat and her younger sister stay with me and they attend the school. I never suspected anything initially, except that I observed she would be holding h...