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Don’t just go cashless, go cardless as Verve launches new mobile app

The app allows for the storage of payment instruments from all major card brands in Nigeria including debit, credit, and prepaid cards; Verve eCash, and even bank accounts.

NOW! Activists march on Nigerian Senate over social media bill

The Senate say the bill is “good.” Nigerians are not buying it.

“I saw hell in Borno,” Lai Mohammed cries for help

“Most are at the mercy of the elements. We must be our brother’s keeper by assisting these unfortunate victims of a senseless war.”

Here’s the Borno picture that’s making Nigerians cry

Don’t just cry over the picture. Donate to help an internally displaced person today.

Connections not needed! Lagosian gets governor’s attention with one proposal

Olumide Akinsola, a twitter user, wrote a proposal and dropped it at the office of the governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode.

Saraki, APC-led senate, hell-bent on “stupid, misunderstood” social media bill

The senators say the bill is misunderstood. Really?

Christmas Reminder! Night travel is still dangerous – FRSC

According to the FRSC, Nigeria possesses some characteristics which make it unsafe for motorists to travel at night.

Physically challenged man becomes senior adviser to Benue governor

At least 20 million Nigerians live with a form of physical disability.

VIDEO: Fire fighters contain Ojuelegba tanker explosion

Fire fighters have brought the situation under control, but buildings and vehicles have been destroyed.

Not Again! Tanker falls off Ojuelegba bridge, EXPLODES!

Ojuelegba residents awoke to a loud tanker explosion…then the flames destroyed buildings, vehicles…

#Corporate Slavery! Huawei gets knocks for “stupid” company policy

Some tweeps, in reaction, questioned the existence of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) while others lamented the situation that allowed foreigners enslave Nigerians in their country.

Sugabelly: “legal and social responses inadequate” – Reuben Abati

Both the law and the society stigmatise rape, and wrong-foot the victim. The relevant sections of the law in Nigeria today more or less ridicule the victim, and usually, the victim is female.

VIDEO: “Annoying” Nigerian pastor thrown off London bus for “preaching the word of life”

This is not Lagos, Nigeria, where passengers will go out of their way to hand out cash to bus preachers.

It’s here again! The Nigerian harmattan starter pack

It’s that time of the year again when everyone looks like they rubbed on too much baby powder.

Boko Haram: How did 11-year-old Usman Tella become a “potential suicide bomber”?

Should we praise Nigeria for unveiling a “potential terrorist,” or should we ask the tough questions none seldom consider?

Ebola: Wife of Another Survivor Delivers Baby Girl

Weighing about 3kg at birth, the baby girl was a product of a term gestation and was delivered following strict guidelines and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), USA, through the pre-natal and delivery stages.

Uncut: The long letter Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg wrote to newborn Max

“We will give 99% of our Facebook shares — currently about $45 billion — during our lives to advance this mission.”

“I saw Kogi APC nominee Mohammed Audu beat his workers black and blue,” another whistleblower explodes

The Audus are monsters, an anonymous Twitter user is alleging on the micro-blogging website.