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Stephen Keshi finally laid to rest

The remains of former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has been finally laid to rest at his hometown Ilah in Delta state. At his grave side were his children, family members, well wishers and friends. May his soul rest in peace Amen. Continue to see more photos. (more…)

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US govt donates six laptops to EFCC

The United States Government, today donated six Laptop computers to the EFCC during a courtesy visit to the Commission's Headquarters in Abuja. The Director, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, USA, Roselyn Wiase, who led the six man delegation urged the Commission to continue in its vigorous fight against Corruption. (more…)

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adidas May Have Accidentally Confirmed Huge News About Paul Pogba

Football’s transfer season is in high gear and few are under the media’s spotlight quite like Paul Pogba. The Juventus player is currently caught in a bidding war between several top-tier clubs, most notably Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United and Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid. Pogba was notably released by the Mancunian club before he went on to Juve, where he found both domestic and international success. While many considered a contract with Man U to be a done deal, Pogba’s agent seemingly dispelled the rumors with the following tweet:   (more&hellip

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Lidudumalingani Wins 2016 Caine Prize for African Writing

Lidudumalingani has just been announced winner of the 2016 Caine Prize for African Writing for his short story titled “Memories We Lost.” The announcement was made at the award ceremony, which took place this evening at the Bodleian Library in Oxford. “‘Memories We Lost’ tells the emotionally charged story of a girl who acts as protector of her sister, whose serious mental-health problems cause consternation in a South African village. Her situation deteriorates as her care is entrusted to Nkunzi, a local man who employs traditional techniques to rid people of their

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Nigerian Writer Ggbenga Adesina’s Featured in New York Times Magazine

Gbenga Adesina first came under our radar in 2014 when he submitted a poem titled “Rediscovery,” a beautiful piece that we went on to publish on Brittle Paper . He continued writing and getting his work out there in various platforms. As it happens for hardworking and talented writers, Adesina is finally on the road to the success of which most writers dream.  A few months ago, he emerged co-winner of the prestigious Brunel University African Poetry Prize [read here if you missed it]. (more…)