Day: 24 April 2016

Mallam Yero April 24, 2016

‘Change sometimes comes with pain’ – Presidency

The Presidency has said that achieving 'change' is not an overnight process and that it can sometimes be painful. This statement was made on Sunday by the Senior Special Assistant…

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Adebayo Emuleomo April 24, 2016

Fayose responsible for fuel scarcity – APC

Ekiti state governor Ayodele Fayose, has been accused by the All Progressives Congress of being responsible for the fuel supply crisis in the state. A statement was released to this…

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Oreoluwa Peters April 24, 2016

Leicester’s Riyad Mahrez becomes first African PFA Player of the Year

The outstanding players of the 2015-16 English Premier League season were honoured at the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Awards on Sunday, April 24, at the Grosvenor House in London. Leicester's…

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Azubuike Azikwe April 24, 2016

We’ve had enough controversy over 2016 budget – National Assembly

The Chairmen of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Appropriations, Danjuma Goje and Abdulmumin Jibrin, said on Sunday, that they have had enough of the controversy surrounding the…

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Dele Benjamin April 24, 2016

‘Jonathan should be tried for genocide by the ICC’

The Campaign for Democracy on Sunday, said former President, Goodluck Jonathan should be proescuted for genocide in the International Criminal Court, in Hague. The CD also asked the Economic and…

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Op-Ed Editor April 24, 2016

Opinion: Joe Igbokwe, the ‘Abobaku’ of Lagos on the loose again

The Yoruba term of Abobaku is a phrase that translates literally as: One who dies with the King. This is derived from the culture of burying dead monarchs with trusted…

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Oreoluwa Peters April 24, 2016

Did Tonto Dikeh share too much about her husband on social media?

Nowadays, almost everything and anything is shared on social media and the veil of privacy gets thinner and thinner with every post and picture. Although testifying about a good thing…

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Entertainment Roundup
Oreoluwa Peters April 24, 2016

Davido launches what may be a new record label

Davido has launched what appears to be another record label called - DMW, acronym for Davido Music Worldwide. The singer, who recently spoke of some ill feeling among his HKN…

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Oreoluwa Peters April 24, 2016

‘I capitalised on Linda’s success, and it’s working’ – Laura Ikeji (WATCH)

Lifestyle blogger, Laura Ikeji has said she's building a name for herself, by leveraging on the influence wielded by her sister, Linda Ikeji. In a recent interview with Spotlights on…

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Op-Ed Editor April 24, 2016

‘2Baba, Black Magic, Timaya, Flavour’ | These are the top 10 singles of last week

Blackmagic – Loyal Blackmagic’s brand is one of the strongest brands in the industry. He is not after having a major street hit, but dishing out meaningful songs with powerful…

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James Sambo April 24, 2016

Nigerian troops ambush insurgents trying ‘to link up with their wives and children’

Nigerian troops on Sunday morning, ambushed Boko Haram insurgents who were trying to link up with their 'wives and children' and other terrorists. Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army…

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Op-Ed Editor April 24, 2016

Opinion: Who is afraid of Okonjo-Iweala?

In recent times, the news space has been awash with news and opinion articles about the immediate past finance minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Most of the features have stemmed from…

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Op-Ed Editor April 24, 2016

Bamikole Omishore: 15 key points from Saraki’s letter to Dele Momodu

1. "I did not do any deal with the PDP. I did not have to because even before the PDP Senators as a group took the decision to support my…

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Adebayo Emuleomo April 24, 2016

Again, herdsmen attack Taraba villages for revenge, 13 killed

Not less than 13 people have reportedly died in Taraba state as farmers in 3 local government areas were pursued out of their villages by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The farmers…

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James Sambo April 24, 2016

Boko Haram: ‘1.9m Nigerians live in IDP camps’ – NEMA

As a result of the Boko Haram insurgency, a total of 1, 934, 765 displaced persons are currently living in formal camps, host communities and satellite camps in liberated communities,…

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Oreoluwa Peters April 24, 2016

Congolese star, Papa Wemba dies on stage (WATCH)

Congolese music star Papa Wemba - real names was Jules Shungu Webadio - has died after collapsing on stage in Abidjan in Ivory Coast. Papa Wemba, who was 66, slumped…

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Op-Ed Editor April 24, 2016

Gabriella Jóźwiak: 7 ways to support women and girls who escape from Boko Haram

Non-governmental organizations working in Nigeria have called for renewed focus on supporting women and girls who escape abduction, as the country marked the second anniversary of the Chibok school kidnappings…

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Op-Ed Editor April 24, 2016

Opinion: Mr President, should we queue up to be slaughtered or fight the herdsmen?

“All animals are equal; but, some animals are more equal than others”. George Orwell, 1903-1950 in ANIMAL FARM. “Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent.”—Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962, wife…

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Oreoluwa Peters April 24, 2016

Prince’s final resting place ‘will remain private’

The remains of legendary American singer, Prince, who died mysteriously on Thursday, - have been cremated and their 'final storage will remain private'. Close friends and family members which included…

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Mazi Emeka April 24, 2016

‘In Nigeria, powerful people decide everything’ | 7 things we learned from Gbenga Daniel

Former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel served as the state governor from 2003 to 2011. In this interview, the former governor granted to the Punch Newspapers, he speaks…

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Oreoluwa Peters April 24, 2016

Beyonce’s sixth album – #Lemonade is out

It's finally here. Following the mysterious hour-long HBO teaser, Beyoncé's much-anticipated sixth album, Lemonade is now out. The visual project, a follow-up to her 2013 eponymous album, is exclusive to…

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Mazi Emeka April 24, 2016

Forex: How Nigeria lost $10bn in 4 months to ‘unlicensed currency hawkers’

As a result of the limitations on forex by the federal government, Nigerian banks are reportedly redirecting dollar from licensed Bureaux De Change operators to unlicensed currency sellers in a…

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Azubuike Azikwe April 24, 2016

‘Buhari will not remain silent towards wickedness’

Most Rev. Adebola Ademowo, the Diocesan Bishop of Lagos, Church of Nigeria, (Anglican Communion), has vouched for President Muhammadu Buhari - whom he says will eventually turn things around in…

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Mallam Yero April 24, 2016

‘We will not allow Fulani herdsmen degenerate into Boko Haram’ – IGP Arase

The Inspector General of the Nigeria Police, Solomon Arase has said the Force will not allow the menace of Fulani herdsmen degenerate into a new Boko Haram. Arase told journalists…

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James Sambo April 24, 2016

‘Utterly incompetent people, snakes and saboteurs lurk in Buhari’s government’

Bashir Tofa, the veteran politician who contested the June 12, 1993 presidential election against the late MKO Abiola, has affirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari may have appointed some 'utterly incompetent'…

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Mallam Yero April 24, 2016

‘I’ve resigned from the PDP… I’ve had enough’ – Former Bauchi governor

Former Governor of Bauchi State, Isa Yuguda, has jumped ship from the Peoples Democratic Party - stating that he has endured so much from the former ruling party. Yuguda won…

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James Sambo April 24, 2016

Ex-Finance Minister returns N23m, promises to return more

A former Minister of Finance, Senator Nenadi Usman, has reportedly returned N23m to the Federal Government. Usman, the Director of Finance of the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation, was on Thursday,…

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Op-Ed Editor April 24, 2016

Reuben Abati: Confronting the curse of oil… and the failure of Nigerian leaders

The monthly Federation Accounts Allocation Committee, FAAC, meeting was held the other day in Abuja, with the representatives of state governments again cap in hand, asking for their share of…

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