Day: 27 June 2018

Brazil
Ade Thompson June 27, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: Neymar comes to the party as Brazil top Group E

Brazil’s diva Neymar came to the party in the Selecao’s last group game against Serbia in Spartak. Brazil ran out comfortable 2-0 winners with goals from Paulinho in the 36th…

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Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq June 27, 2018

The Late 5: Military Task Force arrests 3 suspects over Plateau Killings, Buhari plans re-organisation of security architecture and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Special Military Task Force in Plateau, Operation Save Haven on Wednesday paraded  in Jos three suspects in connection with the…

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Omoleye Omoruyi June 27, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Skales, Kenny K’ore, Adegoke Pamilerin, others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…

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Germany
Ade Thompson June 27, 2018

#WorldCup Roundup: Defending champions Germany crash out after 2-0 defeat to South Korea

World Champions Germany crash out of the World Cup in dramatic fashion after a 2-0 defeat to South Korea in Kazan on Wednesday. Germany dominated possession but lacked dynamism in…

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Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq June 27, 2018

Like Jonathan, Buhari does not deserve re-election

The nation woke up on Sunday to the horrific news of bloodbath in about 6 villages of Plateau, across 3 local government areas where no fewer than 120 persons and…

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Nigeria
Ade Thompson June 27, 2018

Aftermath of #WorldCup exit, deflecting blame and the way forward for Nigerian football

After Nigeria crashed out in a crushing and heartbreaking manner against familiar foe Argentina on Tuesday, many Nigerians have fallen to a deep pit by deflecting blame; shouting ‘racism’ from…

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Herdsmen
Alexander Onukwue June 27, 2018

Buhari’s approach to the herdsmen killings isn’t working, what we need are strengthened institutions

How many of the kind of killings that occurred over the past weekend in Plateau have there now been in 2018? From the beginning of the year, reports of fatalities…

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Fantastic Numbers
Bernard Dayo June 27, 2018

Paul Apel’s “Fantastic Numbers” gets premiere date

Reportedly, Paul Apel's soon-to-be released movie Fantastic Numbers sits on a budget of N35m, which, no offense, isn't that fantastic. I'm not sure why this detail about the film is…

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Chinedu George Nnawetanma June 27, 2018

Will President Muhammadu Buhari Ever Get Tough On the Killer Herdsmen?

The Fulani herdsmen, ranked by the Global Terrorism Index as the fourth deadliest terrorist group in the world, has, without a doubt, constituted the biggest threat to the lives and properties…

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Segun Akinola
Bernard Dayo June 27, 2018

Meet Segun Akinola, the composer who will change Doctor Who’s iconic theme tune

Since the 60s, beloved sci-fi series Doctor Who has gained a cult following and becoming a significant part of British popular culture. Dr Who's identity is so rooted in protocol…

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Usman Alabi June 27, 2018

Buhari and the Blessings of June 12

Everyone was taken by surprise. Even the President before this time had probably not given it a thought, and if he had emerged as the President in the years before…

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Omoleye Omoruyi June 27, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Runtown launches new music company; Grammys expand major category nominations from 5 to 8 | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Runtown launches new music company  Runtown (Instagram/runtown) Nigerian singer, Runtown has unveiled…

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Bernard Dayo June 27, 2018

See our top picks from Ghanaian Twitter trolling Nigeria’s exit from the #WorldCup

As you already know, last night Nigeria slumped to defeat against a Messi-led Argentinian side, a 2-1 loss that guaranteed our knock out from the ongoing World Cup in Russia.…

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Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq June 27, 2018

The Big 5: Buhari promises more pressure on Security chiefs, Labour calls for sack of Security chiefs and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has on Tuesday promised to put more pressure on security chiefs to stop the spate of killings in…

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