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April 25, 2015

Nigerians lose N84million to South Africa’s xenophobic attacks

by Ranti Joseph The Nigerian Union in South Africa has said that Nigerians lost more than N84million to xenophobic attacks. The President of Nigerian Union in South Africa, Ikechukwu Anyene, on Saturday disclosed this during a phone interview from Pretoria, South Africa, that the losses were initially put at N21million. “The Nigerian Union in South... Read More
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April 25, 2015

Civil Servants want Jonathan to sack another person – See who

by Ranti Joseph Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to remove the director-general, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Chris Onyemenam from office because of alleged anti-labour policies of the DG. In a press statement issued in Lagos on Friday and signed by its secretary-general, Alade Bashir Lawal,... Read More
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April 25, 2015

Vanguard journalist expelled from police beat over report on Abba’s sack

by Ranti Joseph The Nigerian police have expelled a Vanguard reporter, Kingsley Omonobi, for a report published on the just sacked Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba. In an April 23 report titled, “Drama as Abba stalls handover for hours, 3 DIGs protest Arase’s appointment”, Omonobi, alongside two colleagues Soni Daniel and Emma Nnadozie reported... Read More
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April 25, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: David-West backtracks on N40 petrol price | APC not ready to zone political offices yet | Tinubu’s making so many promises | More stories

David-West chews his own words on petrol. YNaija APC not ready to zone political offices yet. ThisDay Olanusi’s case needs to be investigated, CJ sets up panel. Nation Tinubu says austerity policies would be scrapped. ThisDay Jang is ready to handover all government properties to APC govt. Leadership #NoTime: PDP’s already getting prepared for 2019.... Read More
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April 24, 2015

Obiano begs Buhari to consider Ndigbo for appointments

by Ranti Joseph Despite not voting for Muhammadu Buhari during the just concluded elections, Igbos now plea for appointments in his administration. Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has pleaded with President-Elect, Mohammadu Buhari, to include Igbos in his cabinet. He said it was important because the incoming administration requires the support of all Nigerians irrespective... Read More
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April 24, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Police restrict vehicular movements in Abia, other states, Inconclusive Delta senatorial polls hold on Saturday, S’Africa suspends parliament to fight xenophobia, and more

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, has ordered a restriction of vehicular movements in Local Government Areas where re-run elections will be held in five states on Saturday. This is contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu in Abuja on Friday. According to the statement,... Read More
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April 24, 2015

APC manifesto is subject to change, unlike the Bible or Qur’an, says Buhari

by Ranti Joseph The President-elect Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that the promises made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) made during the nationwide presidential campaign which were contained in the Party’s manifesto were not words from the Quran or Bible, adding that the pledges are subject to change. Buhari who stated this on Thursday during... Read More
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April 23, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: NNPC says why FG should remove oil subsidy, Jonathan/Buhari teams meet, El-Rufai sets up transition committee, and more

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on Thursday called on the Federal Government to scrap the Petroleum Support Fund (PSF) otherwise known as petroleum subsidy because government should not guarantee the price of crude oil that it does not control. In his presentation during the 2015 Oloibiri Lecture and Energy Forum of the Society of Petroleum... Read More
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April 23, 2015

FG fights National Assembly over constitution amendment

by Ranti Joseph The federal government has dragged the National Assembly before the Supreme Court over the amendment of the 1999 Constitution. The attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, who filed the suit on behalf of the federal government, through Bayo Ojo (SAN), told the court that due process was not followed... Read More
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April 23, 2015

APC says sacked Police IG, Abba was a major actor in rigging, violence in Rivers

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the newly-appointed Acting Inspector-General (IG) of Police, Solomon Arase, to approach his new task with a high level of professionalism, shouldn’t delve into the kind of crass partisanship that has dragged key national institutions of state, especially the police, into the partisan fray. In a... Read More
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April 23, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: No worries Jonathan will hand over to Buhari on May 29 | PDP says they will rebrand and regain power in 2019 | Fayose pledges loyalty to Jonathan | More stories

No worries Jonathan will hand over to Buhari May 29. ThisDay PDP says they will rebrand and regain power in 2019. YNaija Ezekwesili wants Obama to help rescue the Chibok girls. ThisDay Ikpeazu not desperate to be governor. Leadership APC taunts PDP, says if they can’t survive in opposition, quit politics. YNaija PDP wants Imo... Read More
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April 23, 2015

Nigerian Military says Boko Haram top commander has been killed

by Ranti Joseph The Nigerian military said it has killed the top commanders of the Boko Haram terror group during a firefight at Alagarno, in Borno. The Director of Defence Information (DDI), Chris Olukolade, who confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday, said that the terrorist kingpin died while leading a comeback attack on the troops. “A notorious top... Read More
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April 22, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Court strikes out certificate suit against Buhari, Senate asks FG to drag S’African monarch before ICC, Power will change hands on May 29, and more

A Federal High Court has dismissed two suits seeking the disqualification of Muhammadu Buhari from the March 28 presidential election. Justice Adeniyi Ademola of Federal High Court, Abuja, struck out the two suits Wednesday. There has been controversy over the academic qualification of Mr. Buhari for the election which he eventually won. PremiumTimes The Senate... Read More
April 22, 2015

Alison-Madueke speaks on the missing $20 billion

by Ranti Joseph Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, said the allegations levelled on her over the alleged missing funds from the reserves of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and also of her wasteful spending were made because of the reforms contained in the Petroleum Industry Bill. She said this while fielding questions from... Read More
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April 22, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Dickson feels disloyalty caused PDP’s downfall | APC wants NHRC, ICC into Fayose’s matter | PDP chief confesses, says he worked for APC victory | More stories

Dickson feels disloyalty caused PDP’s downfall. Vanguard APC wants NHRC, ICC into Fayose’s matter. Punch Ambode sets up transition committee. Vanguard Still on the matter, Agbakoba wants high commissioner recalled. Punch Deputy governor Ondo gets impeachment notice. Vanguard GEJ gets thumbs up for maturity from Ghanian president. Punch Okupe seems confused, says he respect Buhari’s... Read More
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April 22, 2015

‘I know why APC is after me’ || 10 things we learnt from Fayose’s latest statement

by Ranti Joseph Ayodele Fayose has declared that he has been an object of ceaseless attack by the All Progressives Congress (APC) because of his unalloyed support for President Goodluck Jonathan. He disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Here are 10 things we learn’t from it: –... Read More
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April 22, 2015

US-based Nigerian doctor denies calling for the killing of Igbos

by Ranti Joseph Remember the Dallas, Texas based cardiologist, Abraham Ariyo, who allegedly called for the killing of Igbos in Lagos? He has come out to say the allegation is nothing but false. According to him, the statement was generated by computer fabricators, manipulated and bandaged to create havoc. “Our investigations indicate that this horrible story... Read More
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April 22, 2015

Must Reads: New migration crisis overwhelms European refugee system, Saudis announce halt to Yemen bombing campaign + more

DEA head will resign in light of all those DEA sex parties. Jezebel New migration crisis overwhelms European refugee system. Washington Post Hillary Clinton to Supreme Court: legalize same-sex marriage nationally. Mother Jones Saudis announce halt to Yemen bombing campaign. New York Times Dr.Oz vows he will not be silenced by experts, facts. Gawker  ... Read More
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April 22, 2015

Don’t be defrauded… APC says it didn’t hire consultants for federal appointments

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alerted Nigerians about some text messages asking those seeking federal appointments under the incoming Muhammadu Buhari administration to contact certain consultants via telephone and email, stating that no consultants have been hired to screen anyone for federal positions. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday... Read More
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April 21, 2015

“They shot him several times” – Gunmen kill El-Rufai’s campaign coordinator

by Ranti Joseph A local campaign coordinator of the Kaduna state governor-elect, Nasir El-Rufai was killed by gunmen. El-Rufai’s spokesperson, Samuel Aruwan, disclosed that on Tuesday, the gunmen trailed Markus Ishaya to his village, Atuku Kasa, Atuku Ward of Jema’a local government area of the state and shot him several times. He was the governor-elect’s... Read More
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April 21, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Ondo Assembly serves impeachment notice on Dep. Gov’nor, Joe Biden hails GEJ’s leadership example, Ambode inaugurates transition committee, and more

Ondo State House of Assembly today served impeachment notice on the State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi for alleged gross misconduct. Some of the nine allegations levelled against him included financial misappropriation, absenteeism from official duties, allegedly causing political disaffection in the cabinet of the state government. ThisDay The Lagos state Governor-elect, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode,... Read More
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