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Day: 19 April 2017
The Thread: The EFCC has questions to answer
The controversy generated by EFCC's latest find of $43M plus in an Ikoyi flat has been crazy. Speculations over the ownership of the money moved from Andrew Mu'Azu, former PDP…
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Barcelona, Dortmund knocked out of the UEFA Champions League
by Dolapo Adelana Italian champions, Juventus FC have knocked out Spanish side, Barcelona from the UEFA Champions League. Juventus provided a defensive masterclass in the second leg to secure a…
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Osinbajo meets some parents of the abducted #ChibokGirls (PHOTOS)
by Dolapo Adelana Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo Wednesday evening met with a group of parents of some of the abducted Chibok Girls at the State House. At the meeting,…
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US troops are still fighting Islamic State near site of bomb strike
by Itunuoluwa Adebo The U.S. troops are still battling suspected Islamic State fighters near the site where a massive bomb was dropped in eastern Afghanistan last week, a U.S. military…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 19th of April
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Did the FEC meeting not hold because of a missing memo or because of a missing President?
If you have not been following closely, you may have missed the fact that the weekly Federal Executive Council meetings that President Buhari usually heads has had a few glitches…
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EFCC should be less dramatic in its anti-corruption fight – Bishop Kukah
by Dolapo Adelana The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah on Wednesday advised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to stop its theatrics over recovered funds and…
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Police arrest LG chairman over assassination attempt on Senator Dino Melaye
by Dolapo Adelana The police have arrested Taofiq Isa, administrator of Ijumu Local Governmental Area of Kogi State over his alleged involvement with last Saturday’s assassination attempt on Senator Dino…
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We have a duty to blow the whistle | Shehu Sani hails suspension of SGF
by Dolapo Adelana The Chairman of the Senate Ad hoc Committee on Mounting Humanitarian Crises in the North-East, Sen. Shehu Sani, has hailed the suspension of the Secretary to the…
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World trade is bouncing back but President Trump might be a problem
The World Trade Organization said Wednesday it expects the value of goods shipped around the globe to grow by around 2.4% in 2017, up from just 1.3% in 2016. The…
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Chanchangi, an outstanding philanthropist – Buhari
by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Chanchangi family on the death of Alhaji Ahmadu Chanchangi, business mogul and one of Nigeria’s outstanding philanthropists.…
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Court orders forfeiture of N449m discovered in Lagos plaza
by Dolapo Adelana A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday ordered the temporary forfeiture N449m discovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a plaza in…
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EFCC not adequately funded to fight corruption – Falana
by Dolapo Adelana Constitutional lawyer, Femi Falana on Wednesday said the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) must be properly funded for it to effectively deliver on its mandate of…
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Why did Buhari wait for the messy Osborne scandal before suspending SGF | Fayose suspects cover-up
by Dolapo Adelana Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has described the suspension of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal and Director General of National Intelligence…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Suspended NIA DG weeps after being denied entrance to Aso Rock Ambassador Ayo Oke, the suspended Director-General…
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Stop for a minute! Toke Makinwa’s US tour fashion is becoming our favourite thing to look out for
Toke Makinwa is on a tour of the United States promoting her book, On Becoming. Is the book any of our business? We doub…
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Trump prepares for long-awaited missiles defence system against North Korea
The Pentagon is set to conduct two major high-stakes tests in May of its ability to shoot down missiles launched out of North Korea. The long-scheduled tests in the Pacific…
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Flavour shuts down Owerri for Hi-Life Fest launch [Photos]
Music superstar and Life Continental Beer Brand Ambassador, Flavour N'abania, on Friday, April 14, 2017, thrilled fans at Cubana Lounge, Owerri with a captivating performance at the launch of Hi-Life…
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[The Music Blog] Music for the pain: 5 pro-tips to help you curate the perfect playlist to combat anxiety
Music they say is the ultimate form of empathy. Presumably, this is why sound therapists have spent years of researching music to evolve a methodology for restoration of health and…
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[The Presidential Blog] Hey Babachir! Here’s the official notice of your suspension
So the President finally decided to take action regarding the Secretary to the Government of the Federation who's been accused of violating due process in the award of contracts under…
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Dangote quits noodles production, sells assets to producers of Indomie
by Dolapo Adelana Dangote Group has quit the production of noodles, selling the assets of Dangote Noodles to Dufil Prima Foods, makers of Indomie noodles. A statement by Thabo Mabo,…
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Woman tells dying husband Trump has been impeached just so he can die happy
by Itunuoluwa Adebo Teresa Elliott, a Texas resident reportedly told her ex-husband, a life-long Democrat who saw President Donald Trump as a "loathsome individual," that Trump had been impeached just…
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F8 2017: Facebook launches new Camera Effects Platform, Facebook Spaces, Developer Circles and more on day one
Yesterday marks the first day of F8 2017, Facebook’s annual event where developers and businesses come together to explore the future of technology. More than 4,000 people attended the event…
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The Thread: Passengers narrowly escape death on Aero contractors flight [Video]
Our aviation industry needs an overhaul. The harrowing dangers they consistently put customers through has been tolerated too long. If it's not Arik leaving passengers at the airport for 3…
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Tennis star, Serena Williams is 20 weeks pregnant
by Dolapo Adelana Serena Williams is 5 months pregnant. The tennis star, 35, who is engaged to Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian made the announcement on Wednesday in a SnapChat photo, captioned. "20…
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APC has turned EFCC into a comedy outfit to entertain Nigerians – PDP
by Dolapo Adelana The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to fight corruption and stop entertaining Nigerians with the recent discoveries of monies by…
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Attend the ‘How to Persuade and Influence Anybody’ seminar
You walk into a restaurant, ask for the menu and a particular dish was asterisked and the waiter says 'THIS IS THE MEAL MOST PEOPLE ORDER WHEN THEY COME' Nine…
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Simi, Denrele, DJ Xclusive, Katung Aduwak, others turn out for Lip Sync Battle Africa private screening
The second season of Lip Sync Battle Africa witnessed some of Nigeria's hottest celebrities come out for the private screening today, April 18th at Genesis Deluxe Cinema, Palms Shopping Mall…
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The Thread: Does House of Maliq deliberately set out to make celebrities look foolish? [PHOTOS]
House of Maliq is a catastrophe, no two ways about it. How else do you explain Chioma Akpotha looking like a tree monster tottering under the strain of a God-sent…
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Suspended NIA DG in closed-door meeting with Osinbajo
by Dolapo Adelana Ambassador Ayo Oke, the suspended Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has returned to the presidential villa, The Nation reports. Oke who was earlier barred from the seat of…
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The September Standard
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
The September Standard
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
- Idia Aisien’s Comeback to Style 101: Will She Revive the Magic?
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- The Future Awards Africa 2024: How Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James Served High-Fashion Mastery as Hosts
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy