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Ezekwesili

November 12, 2017

Obiageli Ezekwesili to chair Women in Leadership Conference

Former Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and newly-appointed International Institute for Electoral Assistance’s Democracy Ambassador, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, will chair the Women in Leadership Conference set to hold on Saturday, November 25th, 2017 at the Golden Gate, Ikoyi, Lagos. Themed ‘Revolutionary Thinking: Shaping the future for Nigeria’, the event features a Power Breakfast with season leaders, networking lunch, interactive panel... Read More

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November 12, 2017

Illegal timber trade: Amina Mohammed has my full support and confidence – UN boss

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has supported his deputy and former former Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed, following allegations that she was involved in illegal trade of timber in Nigeria. Background: The Environmental Investigation Agency had claimed in its latest report that the former minister might have been a beneficiary of illegal rosewood exports to... Read More

Amina Mohammed, Antonio Guteress, Illegal timber trade, UN

November 12, 2017

ASUP to begin indefinite strike on Monday

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has said it would commence an indefinite strike starting from Monday, November 13. ASUP announced this after its national executive council meeting at the Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna state on Saturday. Usman Dutse, ASUP President said the Federal Government has refused to implement its agreements with the union reached since 2016. He... Read More

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November 12, 2017

I was almost shot | Wike, Amaechi trade blames over alleged clash by their security personnel

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike was reportedly attacked at Nwanja Junction on Trans-Amadi road in the state on Saturday. The governors spokesman, Simeon Nwakaudu in a statement alleged that the attack was carried out by security operatives attached to the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. What he said: The governor was reportedly on project inspection when the... Read More

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November 12, 2017

No law stops me from having romantic affair with a policewoman – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said no law stops just m from having a romantic affair or marrying a serving female police officer. Idris said this while defending allegations against him by senator representing Bauchi Central, Isa Misau. What happened: Senator Misau had accused Ibrahim Idris of collecting bribe from organisations where policemen were deployed to... Read More

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November 12, 2017

Nigeria Police rated worst in the world, NPF rejects rating

The World Security and Police Index International (WISPI) has rated the Nigeria Police Force as the worst police organisation in the world. In its report, WISPI said the NPF has been unable to handle internal security challenges. The report was released by the International Police Science Association and the Institute for Economics and Peace based on the assessment... Read More

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EFCC

November 12, 2017

Ikoyi whistleblower threatens to sue FG for non-payment of reward

Yakubu Galadima, lawyer to the whistleblower who pointed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the $43m, N23.2m and £27,800 found in an Ikoyi apartment has said his client may sue the Federal Government. Why it matters: The Federal Government had launched the whistleblower policy, which states that whistleblowers are entitled to 3% of loots... Read More

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November 12, 2017

Wike’s security personnel clash with Amaechi’s aides in Port Harcourt (WATCH)

Security personnel of both Governor Nyesom Wike and Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi clashed at the along Trans-Amadi road in Port-Harcourt on Saturday. While Wike had claimed that he was attacked, Amaechi alleged that he was almost killed by the governor’s security aides. Both political giants had become enemies since the 2015 election when the PDP... Read More

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November 12, 2017

Victor Moses nominated for BBC African footballer of the year

Super Eagles and Chelsea FC player, Victor Moses has been nominated for the 2017 BBC African football player of the year. Also nominated is Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who is making list for the fifth consecutive time. Liverpool’s Sadio Mane is nominated for the third time while Moses, Guinean Naby Keita and Mohammed Salah of Egypt made... Read More

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November 10, 2017

Court declares Ndume’s suspension illegal, orders payment of allowances

A Federal High Court in Abuja has declared the suspension of Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume as void. Background: Ndume was suspended from the upper chamber for calling for an investigation into the certificate scandal of Senator Dino Melaye. He also asked the Senate to probe the alleged importation of SUVs by the Senate... Read More

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November 10, 2017

Chairman of First Bank Ibukun Awosika, Gbenga Shobo, Osayi Alile, others attend Tara National Beauty Entrepreneur Summit (PHOTOS)

Nigeria’s leading beauty summit hosted by House of Tara International tagged ‘1000 Voices’ held on November 8, 2017, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Creative Director and CEO of House of Tara International, Tara Fela-Durotoye during her welcome address said “House of Tara International represents the possibilities that can be accomplished when you stick... Read More

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November 10, 2017

Court dismisses Evans’ application to stop murder charges

A High Court in Lagos has dismissed an application filed by suspected kidnap kingpin Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known Evans, seeking to stop charges of murder and illegal sales of firearms against him. Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo on Friday said there was enough grounds for the charges. Evans and his co-defendant Victor Nonso Aduba pleaded not guilty to a four count... Read More

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November 10, 2017

FG will partly fund 2018 budget with N500bn recovered loot – Sagay

Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay has said the proposed N8.6 billion 2018 budget will be partly funded with N500bn recovered loots. Sagay spoke on Friday in Abuja during his committee’s ‘interaction with stakeholders’. Why it matters: President Muhammadu Buhari recently presented the 2018 proposed budget to the joint sitting... Read More

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November 10, 2017

Emerging political leaders set to storm Abuja on November 22

As the nation gears towards another electioneering year which will determine the state of the economy and eventually return the nation to its lost glory, the need to get it right cannot be overemphasized. In a bid to therefore install a new set of leaders with diverse orientation which must be channeled towards problem solving... Read More

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Looters

November 10, 2017

People say I lie but they can’t prove it – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has said he is deemed a liar because he is named ‘Lai’. In an interview with Vanguard, Mohammed address assertions that he lies on behalf of the incumbent government. “I have two burdens. The first is that I happened to be the face of the opposition and PDP has not... Read More

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November 10, 2017

Melaye should have written to confirm | Fashola denies $35m allegation

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has dismissed allegations that hid ministry spent $35m without approval by the senate. Why it matters: Senator Dino Melaye had told the senate during plenary that the ministry diverted $35 million to the Afam fast power project without the approval of the national assembly. He also said a sum... Read More

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November 10, 2017

The Big 5: The new millionaire whistleblower, Buhari is back to his office, and other top stories

Good Morning. Here are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. There’s a new millionaire in town! A whistleblower has made millions after pointing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the loot in an apartment in Ikoyi. EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Magu said the agency is counselling the whistleblower on how to... Read More

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November 10, 2017

A good degree does not guarantee success – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said those who get the best degrees don’t “necessarily become the most successful in life.” Osinbajo spoke at the 10th convocation of the Lead City University, Ibadan where 590 students were awarded first degree certificates on Thursday. What he said: Osinbajo said obtaining a degree does not translate to success in... Read More

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November 10, 2017

Chibok girls: We will resume daily protest at Aso Villa on Tuesday – BBOG

The Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) movement has said it would resume its daily protest over 113 Chibok girls who are still missing at Aso Villa from Tuesday. BBOG spokesman, Sesugh Akume said this in a statement issued on Thursday. Background: The group has continued to demand the release of 276 girls abducted by Boko... Read More

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November 10, 2017

I wish Buhari will re-contest in 2019 | PDP governor Umahi says

Ebonyi State governor, David Umahi has said he wants President Muhammadu Buhari to re-contest in 2019. Umahi, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said this on Thursday after meeting President Buhari. What he said: “Any first-term governor would want to go for a second term. And if what you wish yourself, you... Read More

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November 10, 2017

Ex-FCT minister’s son paid N1.1bn for Abuja properties | Witness tells court

A witness on Thursday narrated how Shamsudeen Bala-Mohammed, a son of a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala Mohammed involved in N1.1bn fraud. Background: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Shamsudeen and four other companies on amended 15 counts of money laundering and false declaration of assets involving the sum of N1,105,719,005.... Read More

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November 10, 2017

Almost 3 months after, Buhari returns to ‘rat-infested’ office

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to his main office in the Presidential Villa, 81 days after he returned from his medical vacation abroad. Why it matters: President Buhari had stayed away from his office after he returned from his medical vacation. Buhari has been using the office in his residence at the presidential villa and... Read More

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EFCC

November 10, 2017

Whistleblower who gave information on Ikoyi cash is now a millionaire – Magu

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said the Nigerian who blew the whistle on the huge loot recovered from an apartment in Ikoyi is now a millionaire. Magu said this at a conference in Vietnam on Thursday. Background: The EFCC had discovered $43 million, £27,800 and N23 million... Read More

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MTN fine

November 9, 2017

No evidence shows MTN laundered $13bn – Senate

The Senate has said it found no proof that telecommunications company, MTN laundered large sums of money out of the country. Background: Senator Dino Melaye in 2016 had accused MTN of illegally taking $13.9 billion to its parent company in South Africa. He also alleged that the money was transferred through some commercial banks. He said... Read More

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November 9, 2017

Facebook focuses on connecting Africa at AfricaCom Cape Town 2017

As part of Facebook’s mission to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer, the Facebook connectivity and platform partnerships team will be on the ground in Cape Town at AfricaCom 2017 from 7-10 November. Taking part in a number of events, these aim at showcasing how the platform is being... Read More

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November 9, 2017

Tizeti and Facebook partner to expand Express Wi-Fi by Facebook in Nigeria

Tizeti has announced a partnership to expand Express Wi-Fi by Facebook in Nigeria, with plans to roll out hundreds of hotspots over the coming months. Announced at AfricaCom 2017, this initiative supports Facebook’s and Tizeti’s shared goal of connecting more people to the internet in a cost-efficient way. A fast and affordable public wi-fi hotspot... Read More

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November 9, 2017

JAMB bans pens, wristwatches from UTME centres

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has banned the use of wrist watches and pens during the conduct of the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The board’s Registrar, Prof. Is’haq Oloyede disclosed this to newsmen on the sideline of a sensitisation workshop for Computer Based Test centre owners on Wednesday in Lagos. What he said: “What... Read More

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November 9, 2017

The Big 5: Fresh scandal hits Buhari’s govt, Kaduna teachers protest sack, and other top stories

Good Morning. Here are the top five stories you should monitoring today. As the scandal surrounding the reinstatement of ex-pension boss, Abdulrasheed Maina continues to linger, President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration administration has been hit by another scandal. A $1.4m contract scandal has been linked to the Ministry of Defence, just as the minister had been... Read More

November 9, 2017

Atiku won’t get automatic ticket if he returns to PDP – Board of Trustees

Chairman Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Walid Jibrin has said former vice president, Atiku Abubakar will not get automatic ticket to contest the 2019 presidential election on the platform of the party. Jibrin said this while speaking to journalists in Kaduna. Background: The Adamawa chapter of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) had renewed its call on former Vice-President Atiku... Read More

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November 9, 2017

Senate summons Fashola over $35m unapproved spendings

The Senate on Wednesday started investigating the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing for spending $35m without approval by the National Assembly. The money was from $350m domiciled in the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority to finance electricity projects. This was after a motion moved by Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi-West), at the plenary, titled ‘Monumental Fraud in the Power... Read More

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