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Emmanuel Chidiogo
February 3, 2015

Opinion: Has Buhari shot himself in the foot?

by Chinedu Rylan   If world leaders should file a lawsuit for every alleged calumny or supposed act of “hate” they’ve been subjected to,… it will take several generations of humanity to tackle. At some point it all looked like Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and his team would pose a deadly serious threat to the PDP... Read More
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February 2, 2015

Opinion: Why Soludo abandoned the clear path of reason

by Chuks Iloegbunam For two reasons – spite, and the angling for appointment in a Buhari government of his phantom expectation – Chukwuma Charles Soludo decided to abandon the clear path of reason and integrity, to tread a field strewn with the thorns of pointless self-devaluation. Charles Soludo’s contemporaries say that, as an undergraduate, he... Read More
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September 27, 2014

“What are you talking about? Are you defending the nonsense the FG is doing?” || See our top political quotes of the week!

by Emma Chidiogo It has been another dramatic/eventful week in the political ecosystem of Nigeria. Here, we present to you our top political quotes of the week. “What are you talking about? Are you defending the nonsense the Federal Government is doing? They breached the law by failing to declare the money that was on-board... Read More
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September 25, 2014

Kwara state! Tony Tetuila is back, but not for music || He seeks your vote in 2015

by Godwin Akanfe Musician, Anthony Olanrewaju Awotoye, popularly known as Tony Tetuila, has declared his intention to run for a sit in the Kwara state House of Assembly in the 2015 general elections. Tetuila who is under the All Progressives Congress (APC) will be representing Irepodun Local Government Area. He joins other Nigerians in the... Read More
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September 25, 2014

No @Amnesty, military not guilty of any human right abuses – NHRC

by Laila Ibrahim Contrary to indictments made by Amnesty International about the Nigerian military abusing human rights in the fight against insurgency, the National Human Rights Commission  (NHRC) in Nigeria has exonerated the military of human abuses. After critical investigation of the evidence provided by the Amnesty International, the commission stated on Wednesday that the... Read More
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September 25, 2014

Expect “Windows 9” next week

by Emma Chidiogo Microsoft is expected to announce its next flagship Operating System, Windows 9, next week at the September 30 press event. The September 30th event has been described by Microsoft as “what’s next for Windows [including] information geared toward technical and enterprise customers”. Alain Crozier, Microsoft France President, said on Tuesday that the... Read More
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September 24, 2014

Why the politcal “big boys” don’t want Buhari as president [READ]

by Laila Ibrahim A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has revealed that the elites in Nigerian politics are opposed to Rtd.Maj-General Muhammadu Buhari, flying the party’s flag at the 2015 presidential elections. While launching a group, “Friends of Buhari”, in Abuja, Okechukwu said that these elites don’t want Buhari as president... Read More
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September 24, 2014

Mutiny: Senate says no mercy for condemned soldiers…but NLC pleads

by Laila Ibrahim The Senate has said that it will not plead for the lives of the 12 soldiers who violated rules of the army. 12 soldiers were on the 16th of September sentenced to death for mutiny, after firing gunshots at their General Officer Commanding (GOC), Abubakar Mohammed, in Maiduguri on May 14. The... Read More
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September 24, 2014

Relagation is knocking for Gombe united…Eguavoen says no room

by Olorunwa Lawal Former Coach of the Super Eagles, Austin Eguavoen, has expressed optimism over his side surviving relegation in the Nigerian Premier League this season. Gombe United started the season on a poor note after Belgian Manager, Maurice Coorman, fell ill and couldn’t join the team again. Eguavoen took over as the manager mid-season... Read More
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September 24, 2014

It won’t stop! Ebola cases in Africa could be 1.4million by 2015

by Mayowa Aboah Although Nigeria may have succeeded in halting the threat of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), the spread of the disease in other places is still on the rise. The U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has predicted that Liberia and Sierra Leone could have 1.4 million Ebola cases by January... Read More
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September 24, 2014

Season of endorsements: Suswam says no contest for David Mark

by Godwin Akanfe As the 2015 general election approaches, Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, has said that Senator David Mark remains the choice candidate for the Benue South Senatorial district. Speaking on Tuesday, at the public presentation of a book: “Suswam, Politics and governance in Benue State”, in Abuja, the governor said the Benue South Senatorial... Read More
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September 24, 2014

The APC got this! Tell Jonathan to forget about 2015 – Rochas

by Chris Onyeoso Ahead of the 2015 Presidential elections, Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to start writing down his handover notes, as the All Progressives Congress is putting finishing touches to take over Aso Rock in 2015. While speaking in Owerri, the governor said; “Come 2015, APC will be... Read More
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September 24, 2014

Okay! These are the billions Oshiomole is presenting as Edo state budget

by Iyobosa Omorogie Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, has presented the state’s 2015 budget to the state House of Assembly for approval. According to the state governor, the budget, tagged “Budget of Developmental Consolidation,” which stands at an estimate of N156.551 billion, is aimed at taking the state to the next level. The 2015 budget... Read More
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September 23, 2014

How the military takes advantage of young medical interns

by Daniel Essien Charles O. qualified as a medical doctor in July 2013 and was inducted to the medical profession 2 months later, much to the pride and delight of his family. His struggle was just beginning though as he toured round the country searching for a centre to undergo the one year compulsory medical... Read More
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September 22, 2014

End of Boko Haram? Members surrender weapons in Konduga

by James Sambo Five members of insurgent group, Boko Haram, have reportedly surrendered their weapons to the Nigerian military in Konduga, Borno State. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) who revealed this on Sunday via its Twitter account, said the five members surrendered their weapons to soldiers on Saturday on the grounds that they could not endure... Read More
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September 21, 2014

Lampard returns to sting Chelsea || See list of players who have done same in recent times

by Emma Chidiogo Manchester City needed a strike from former Chelsea legend, Frank Lampard to salvage a point from Sunday’s clash at the Etihad Stadium. Chelsea who have won all their games in the English Premier league this season, took the lead after a swift attacking move with Andre Schurrle finishing off Eden Hazard’s pass... Read More
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September 21, 2014

Oshiomhole received the right dose of lashes from his mother

by Ben Akhigbe Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomole has attributed his prowess in leading a state to his mother, Alhaja Aishetu Oshiomhole; stating that whatever he is today is as a result of the upbringing he got from his mother. According to Oshiomole, his mother, who he described as a “a strict disciplinarian’’ who... Read More
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September 21, 2014

Adams Oshiomhole is set to join the presidential race

by Ben Akhigbe Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomole, is set to join the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) presidential ticket race. Already vying for the ticket are former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar; Senator Bukola Saraki; Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso; Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha; and former military Head of State, Rtd Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.... Read More
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September 21, 2014

“50 per cent of my cabinet will be made up of young people” || @Atiku reveals plans at #MeetAtiku event

by Emma Chidiogo Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has announced that he will launch his bid for the presidency on Wednesday, September 24. Speaking at a gathering of young people tagged #MeetAtiku, the former Vice President talked about his intentions if he got elected as president. He also spoke briefly about his tenure... Read More
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September 20, 2014

Clemens Westerhof warns Nigeria about letting go of Keshi

by Olorunwa Lawal Former manager of the Super Eagles, Clemens Westerhof, has called on the Nigerian Football Federation to renew Stephen Keshi’s contract. Westerhof, who led Nigeria to the 1994 world cup in the USA, warned that failure to extend Keshi’s contract will spell doom for the team. In an interview with sports newspaper, Complete Sports,... Read More
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September 20, 2014

The Future Africa Awards 2014: Nominees interview series – Kennedy Odede (TFAA Prize in Advocacy and Activism)

by Kolapo Olapoju   In 2004, Kennedy Odede, a young Kenyan started the ‘Shining Hope for Communities ‘, an advocacy outreach which combats gender inequality and extreme poverty in urban slums by linking tuition free schools for girls to holistic social services for all. Odede says while growing up in Kibera, he lived the realities... Read More
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September 20, 2014

They are all getting on the train || Another Nigerian politician joins Twitter

by Emma Chidiogo Recently joining the club of Nigerian politicians who are social media friendly, is the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Ahmadu Adamu Muazu. Muazu joined Twitter (@Muazuaa) on the 23rd of May, 2014. In his first tweet, he updated “I am the National Chairman of the #PeoplesDemocraticParty Twub. For... Read More
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September 20, 2014

More darkness ahead Nigeria: Power supply is going to get worse, much worse

by Emma Chidiogo In the past few days, Lagosians have decried the poor state of power supply in the state. Many areas in the mega city have not seen light in the past two to three days, which has raised questions over the NOIPolls reports in the month of August which stated that Nigerians voted... Read More
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