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Godwin Emefiele’s silence is not golden and he either resigns or speaks up

You may have seen, in recent times, that the Central Bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, is supposedly more political than tolerable. But, it is just a ‘fan club’ singing his praises. He has not come out himself to say this or that. Yet, full-page newspaper adverts and news stories flood the dailies urging him to throw... Read More

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El-Rufai said terrorists’ locations are not hidden knowledge and now threatens to hire mercenaries | What do we not know?

After visiting the President, Muhammadu Buhari, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to update him on the happenings since the Monday night train attack, the Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, vowed to hire foreign mercenaries to fight terrorists following the Monday night attack on a Kaduna-bound train. He also stated that four others of the seven Northwestern... Read More

NIPOST launches e-commerce services, but is in the news for alleged missing item

The Nigerian Postal Services (NIPOST) March 15, 2022, said it had left analogue operations behind and embraced technological solutions to bring quality services to Nigerians. Postmaster-General of the Federation, Dr. Ismail Adebayo Adewusi, while speaking at the unveiling of POSTAGY, a new logistics application, in Lagos, said NIPOST had moved with the global trend in... Read More

FG thinks we still use face masks and has given a directive to that effect

In a ‘turn of events’ and waking up to the reality that Nigerians have almost moved on from the reality of COVID-19, Nigeria’s Federal Government Wednesday, said that the wearing of face masks in public places is no longer compulsory as efforts are being to ease up COVID-19 restrictions across the country. Head of the... Read More

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El-Rufai cries out saying ‘we know where the terrorists’ camps are’; Reps member says Nigerians should be given arms’ license to protect themselves | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

‘Residents including women, children fleeing from gunmen drown in Niger’ ‘Gunmen attack Benue villages, kill many’ Give license to Nigerians to bear arms to defend themselves – Reps member “We know where their camps are, the Army should take action before an attack” – El-Rufai Military raids, kills scores of terrorists after Kaduna train bombing Across... Read More

“The remaining soldiers have run away, Lord help me” | Nigerian soldier cries out

A short clip making the rounds on social media shows a Nigerian soldier making a cry for help while roaming in an unknown location, somewhat like a bush area. The military officer whose name tag says Musa M. revealed that his colleagues “have run away” and he is “the only one in the bush”. He... Read More

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After fans’ vandalisation, FIFA bans Abuja Stadium indefinitely

World football governing body, FIFA, has placed an indefinite ban on the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The ban came Wednesday after angry Nigerian fans invaded the pitch on Tuesday following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Events: After playing without conviction, the Super Eagles played a one-all draw with... Read More

NFF narrates how Zambian official died at Abuja stadium; Terrorists contact hostages’ families of Kaduna train attack | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

*Police officers ‘arrest’ music producer, force ₦1.2m out of him *NFF narrates how Zambian official died at Abuja stadium *Terrorists contact hostages’ families of Kaduna train attack *77.1 million identity numbers issued as NIN-SIM registration ends today *EFCC arrests suspect on FBI wanted list in Enugu Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory,... Read More

Nigerian Senate orders a downward review of DStv tariffs, Nigerians react

The Nigerian Senate has ordered pay-tv service providers, DStv, GOtv, to review their bouquet prices downwards. The Senate gave the directive today during a session in response to the agitation by users following a recent tariff hike by DStv and a call for a pay-per-view subscription model across social media. This follows a decision by... Read More

Let’s draw our attention to the last 72 hours and how we forget easily

If we recall how we recycle political leaders, we will understand what ‘forget easily’ means. We may not even need to mention names. They are before our eyes, and many of them would be contesting again for different political positions in 2023. But, that’s beside the case here. Deaths have become commonplace in Nigeria. If... Read More

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8 dead, 41 injured in Kaduna train attack; full list of Soludo’s commissioners | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

*Amaechi reacts to attack on Kaduna-bound train *8 dead, 41 injured, others missing in train attack *Yorrywood actor, Femi Adebayo, sues online TV over alleged copyright infringement *Anambra’s Soludo appoints Commissioners *Tech-based start-ups bill passes second reading at Senate Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories... Read More

#NGAGHA: Super Eagles lose World Cup qualifier match against Ghana

An early goal from Thomas Partey was enough to secure Ghana’s place at the 2022 Qatar World Cup as they beat Nigeria on away goals after a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their qualifying play-off. William Troost-Ekong’s penalty was not enough to stop the Black Stars from recording a famous victory. The game... Read More

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Breaking: Terrorists attack Gidan train station along the Abuja-Kaduna rail track

Terrorists have attacked Gidan train Station along the Abuja-Kaduna rail track. According to Channels Television, the terrorists may have planted IEDs on the tracks forcing the train heading to Abuja from Kaduna to a stop. This is the second attack within 24 hours along the same axis, having reported that people were killed, others injured,... Read More

Telecoms blackout imminent in Kogi, 9 other states; 2 older Nigerians excrete 165 wraps of cocaine | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

*Gunmen attack Kaduna-bound train in Northern Nigeria | *JAMB registers over 1.8 million candidates for 2022 UTME | *Sanwo-Olu affirms 7-day ultimatum for occupants of Apongbon under-bridge | *Telecoms blackout imminent in Kogi, Abuja, eight other states Read More

One good reason ‘cancel culture’ is non-existent in Nigeria

Even if you tried, you may not remember how many times popular names have been ‘cancelled’ on the Nigerian internet sphere, because it was determined by the forces that be that they erred – or they really erred. Many of these times, the forgiving forces of the federation will argue that human beings err every... Read More

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Skit making : Nigerian comedy may actually be a money bag and we don’t know

Accusations have been flying around recently that content creators – the comedy category – may be engaged in illicit activities that has given them the financial capacity to “roll with the big boys.” The allegations have included stories of internet fraud, money laundering, drug peddling, etc. All of which no content creator has come out... Read More

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SSANU, NASU start strike; Wike declares for 2023 presidency | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

*Governor Wike declares for 2023 presidency *Minister says fuel subsidy is ‘a criminal enterprise’ *Nigeria records six Lassa Fever deaths, 29 new infections *Soludo directs sit-at-home devotees to resume *SSANU, NASU join strike to cripple activities in varsities Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you... Read More

A thread of all the reasons living alone may be the best

What is that highly underrated advantage of living alone? Living alone gives you the opportunity to explore your true self and develop a sense of being comfortable in your own skin. This might be the simple act of being comfortable in your own company. Or being able to spot what triggers negative feelings and (most... Read More

Burna Boy says what satisfies him and it does not include money

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, is as controversial as the word itself. His outspokenness has made him a controversial figure on the music scene. But, he is one of the biggest and most successful African artists – the African Giant tag he gives himself may just be true. Remember his fourth studio album African Giant released... Read More

“I will walk from Accra to Lagos if the Super Eagles win” | Reactions as we wait to watch the #GhanaVsNaija WC qualifier match today!

Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, will lead the Super Eagles attack against Ghana in their 2023 World Cup qualifier on Friday, The PUNCH reports. Other players on the lineup for the game are Francis Uzoho, Ola Aina, Zaidu Sanusi, Innocent Bonke, Leon Balogun, Williams Troost Ekong, Samuel Chukwueze, Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Osimhen, Joseph Aribo, and Moses Simon. Odion... Read More

Don Jazzy draws attention with his over $300k ‘Bored Ape’ OpenSea item | What is an NFT?

It’s Don Jazzy again! If you ever heard that in a song then you know who Michael Collins Ajereh is. Don Jazzy, 39, is a record producer, Brand Ambassador (recently signed by Quidax), audio engineer, record executive, singer, entrepreneur, Influencer and, NFT enthusiast. He is the founder and the CEO of Mavin Records. The music... Read More

S’East women vow to install Yahaya Bello as President; 47,975 terrorists surrender to troops | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

$3.27bn crude lost to thieves in 14 months | S'East women vow to install Yahaya Bello as President | 47,975 terrorists surrender to troops | Peter Obi declares for president | Lagos commences grassroots sensitisation on domestic, sexual violence Read More

Victony’s response to a fan about his “wheelchair tax” story is beautiful

No doubt people have different opinions about different issues. Besides, there won’t have been balance if we all think the same way. Difference activates novel creations, more like innovations. But, difference, at other instances, creates a feeling of distrust, of misunderstanding. This is where issues of limits are discussed, and people do a hierarchy on... Read More

#EndSARS: Police officer differentiates “torture” and “scare” in case of alleged killing of Obinna Jonah

Obinna Jonah is reported to have died while in a police detention facility | *Gambo Gadzama admits to 'scaring' suspects | *According to Nigerian laws, torture is deemed committed when an act by which pain and suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person Read More

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‘PDP not zoning 2023 presidency’; Buhari impressed with Dangote’s fertiliser plant | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

*169 APC members vie for NWC positions | *Government shuts Eko Bridge after fire | *President Buhari impressed with Dangote’s $2.5 billion fertiliser plant | *$338.7m ECOWAS off-grid electricity project takes off in Abuja | *Tambuwal says PDP not zoning 2023 presidency Read More

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Sexual abuse : A Lagos Pastor has been arrested for allegedly raping three brothers and we have questions

How does one explain the rape of three men in a country with more homophobic people than human beings with some sense of humanity in them? Yes, we know, we use the word hypocrisy. But, it is more than that. Talk about a chronic mental illness, one that requires medical evaluation as soon as possible... Read More

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This is why Section 84 of the Electoral Act 2022 is raising eyebrows

On March 1, 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari reminded the National Assembly to rework a clause in the Electoral Act 2022 that bars appointees from voting or being voted for at party conventions and congresses. The President’s reminder was contained in his request asking the Senate to amend the Electoral Act which he assented to. The lawmakers... Read More

Electoral Act 2022, Section 84

Burna Boy becomes first Nigerian to sell out Accor Arena; Reps ask CBN to enforce use of ₦2, ₦1, 50 kobo | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Anambra’s Soludo says he met more debts than money in the treasury On The Morning Show on Arise News Television Tuesday, Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra has said he met “about ₦300 to ₦400 million” in the... Read More

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#EndSARS: Owen Edo-Ojo’s story is evidence that brutality never stopped

It seems like the 2020 #EndSARS protests, to stop police brutality and indiscriminate killing of Nigerian youth was just another event in Nigeria. Security agents may have gone back to doing the same things that started the protests in October 2020. Medical Doctor, Owen Edo-Ojo‘s recent brutality story is the kind we thought we would... Read More

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