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Mazi Emeka
February 10, 2016
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Lagos-Ibadan expressway will be ready in 2 years, to gulp N50bn – Fashola

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will complete the reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road, Lagos before 2018. Fashola said the road projects in the country were prioritised by the government, based on the six geographical zones. While revealing... Read More
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February 9, 2016
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Enugu lawmakers reject bill on equal opportunity for both genders [DETAILS]

Members of the Enugu state House of Assembly, on Tuesday, fiercely rejected a bill on gender equality (equality between men and women) in the state. The bill, which was named ‘Equal Rights and Opportunities for Men and Women and Other Matters Related Thereto Bill’, was sponsored by chairperson of the House Committee on Gender Affairs,... Read More
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February 9, 2016
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Igbos have ‘only-money-counts’ attitude – Catholic Bishop of Nsukka

The Catholic Bishop of Nsukka, Most Rev. Prof. Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, on Tuesday, criticised Igbo people for their hunger for money and the “only money counts” attitude they bring into all things. Bishop Onah stated this when he delivered the 33rd Public Lecture of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO, titled “Intellectualism and the... Read More
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February 9, 2016
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‘#BudgetOfCorruption, Innoson, Made in Nigeria’ | What Nigerians are saying on Twitter today

The Nigerian Twitter-sphere is alive with various topics and discussions of national interest that are eliciting series of reactions and comments. Here are the most prominent topics of Tuesday, February 9 and why they are trending. #BudgetOfCorruption: Nigerians have become increasingly skeptical and cynical about the 2016 budget, which has thrown up series of controversies-... Read More
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February 9, 2016
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Nasco to produce biscuits for FG’s national feeding program

The Federal Government, on Monday, signed a memorandum of understanding with NASCO Foods Limited, Jos, for the production of biscuits with high nutrient density for the national feeding program. This is in keeping with the Buhari administration’s campaign promise of providing quality education in the country. Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, had last year informed the... Read More
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February 9, 2016
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$150m: ‘It baffles me… how Wike can tell such a profound lie in a church’ – Amaechi

Following his victory at the Supreme Court, Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, had reiterated his earlier calls that former governor of the state, now Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, had mismanaged the state funds and used it to fund the ruling All Progressives Congress party. However, Amaechi, in a statement on Monday, debunked the allegations... Read More
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February 8, 2016
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Electricity Tariff: ‘It is a hard decision but it’s in our best interest’ – Fashola

The Minister of Works, Power and House, Babatunde Fashola, on Monday, called on Nigerians to bear with the Buhari administration over the recent increase in electricity tariff, stating that the increment was the first major policy of the federal government. Fashola, who previously served as Lagos state governor, stated this when he met with stakeholders... Read More
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February 8, 2016
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Biafra: ‘IPOB has uncovered another plan to continue to detain Nnamdi Kanu’

Secessionist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Monday, denied that the group played a role in the alleged hijacking of a merchant ship. The group also accused the All Progressive Congress of plotting to continue the detention of the group’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and other members of the movement, who were arrested. This was... Read More
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February 7, 2016
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Ben Bruce, Omojuwa and the #IAmANigerianNotACriminal trend: Much a tweet about nothing

“Some Nigerians claim that life is too difficult back home.” The opening line of the statement made by President Muhammadu Buhari– which resulted in the still-trending hashtag- #IAmANigerianNotACriminal. In the interview with UK Telegraph, the President continued: “But they have also made it difficult for Europeans and Americans to accept them because of the number... Read More
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February 7, 2016
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‘Senior lawyers carry huge sums of money to judges’ – Prof. Itse Sagay

Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee against corruption, Prof. itse Sagay, in an interview with Vanguard stated that the Nigerian judiciary is frustrating President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s war on corruption. Sagay, a Professor of law and a human rights activist, also said that the president’s war on corruption was not partisan or one sided, while... Read More
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February 7, 2016
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‘Jonathan’s candidacy was a political miscalculation’ | 9 things we learned from Fayose’s interview

Governor Fayose has, in recent weeks, become an instructor extraordinaire, as he vocally criticizes the Muhammadu Buhari administration, the All Progressives Congress and his critics. Although, many might dismiss the Ekiti State governor as garrulous and effusive, Fayose remains unshaken in his stance and ever ready to defend himself and make his contribution to political... Read More
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February 6, 2016
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#Obi2016: Our 25 favourite photos, videos from Ebuka and Cynthia’s wedding

Popular TV personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, on Saturday walked his sweetheart, Cynthia Obianodo, down the aisle. The event, which was celebrity studded, took place in Abuja. Ebuka looked handsome and dapper in a tuxedo by Mai Atafo, while Cynthia wore a breathtaking Vera Wang wedding gown. See pictures below: And our favourite video-moments. https://instagram.com/p/BBdCHTbLybL/ https://instagram.com/p/BBdA5a0ELhp/ https://instagram.com/p/BBdAPIal9xm/... Read More
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February 5, 2016
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APC ‘excluded’ from Kogi Senatorial rerun election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday, announced that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) will be excluded from the senate rerun election in Kogi East/Central senatorial districts, Okene/Ogorimagogo Federal Constituency and Ofu/Ankpa1 State constituencies respectively. Rerun elections will hold in the three senatorial districts on February 20. The disclosure was made on Thursday,... Read More
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February 5, 2016
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‘Nigerians run the risk of starving to death by 2050’ – FG

The Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, said on Thursday that if all-year farming is not introduced, Nigerians would starve to death by 2050. The federal government said the country’s population would rise to 509 million by 2050, and the present mode of farming would not be sustainable. During the defence of the 2016 budget on... Read More
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February 4, 2016
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#SocialMediaWeekLagos2016: Exploring the impact of technology in Africa

Social Media Week Lagos 2016, Africa’s largest technology, business, and digital media conference, will hold from February 22 to 26, 2016 at Landmark Event Centre, Water Corporation Road, VI, Lagos. The Social Media Week is a leading news platform and worldwide conference that curates and shares the best ideas and insights into social media and... Read More
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February 4, 2016
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Niger Delta pipeline bombers ‘arrested by JTF’

Nigeria troops operating in the Niger Delta region, on Thursday, disclosed that they have arrested suspected bombers of oil installations and pipelines within the region. The Joint Task Force operation, code named ‘Operation Pulo Shield’, made the revelation through the Commander, Maj-Gen. Alani Okunlola, in a statement signed by the Coordinator, Joint Media Campaign Centre,... Read More
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February 4, 2016
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Amnesty International to Buhari: ‘Probe human rights abuse in North East’

Amnesty International has urged Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, to independently investigate allegations of human right abuses by the Nigeria military. The call from AI came shortly after President Buhari addressed the European union parliament. A statement urging Nigeria to investigate the allegations of human right infringements and war crimes, was released on Wednesday, by the human... Read More
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