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October 12, 2016

Buhari disheartened over bomb blast in Maiduguri

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said he was disheartened by the news of a bomb blast in a motor park in Maiduguri, capital of Borno State. Buhari said the incident which claimed the lives of 8 persons was a cowardly attack on “soft targets” by Boko Haram. He also sent his condolences to families of... Read More

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October 12, 2016

National Library owes N508m rent, faces eviction

Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Lanre Aina has revealed that the agency may be evicted from the building it occupies as it owes N508 million as rent. Aina made the disclosure when members of Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education, led by its chairman and former governor of Sokoto State,... Read More

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October 12, 2016

Ex-convicts may soon lose national awards as bill passes first reading

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed for second reading an amendment seeking to withdraw national awards from those who have been convicted of crime. Passing the motion, Ayodele Oladimeji said the bill will help strengthen the anti-corruption fight of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. “There is need for the law to be amended. This will... Read More

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October 12, 2016

Group demands arrest of Patience Jonathan, probe of APC campaign funds

The Human Rights Defenders and Advocacy Centre on Wednesday demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan. The group made the demand when its members held a protest at the EFCC office in Ikoyi Lagos. The group also demanded the probe of the campaign funds of the All Progressives Congress. The group submitted a... Read More

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October 12, 2016

Judges arrest: Buhari is an unrepentant dictator – Fasehun

Founder of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Dr. Frederick Fasehun on Wednesday said President Muhammadu Buhari is “an unrepetant dictator”. Fasehun said this while speaking to journalist on the recent arrest of judges by the Department of State Security (DSS) nationwide. He said the Federal Government has continued to go against court rulings and undermine the... Read More

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October 12, 2016

PDP launches 4 Twitter handles for indigenous languages

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched Twitter handles for 4 indigenous languages. This was in a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Dayo Adeyeye on Wednesday. Adeyeye urged the party faithfuls to maximize interactions with the PDP through the handles. According to the PDP, the twitter handles are Igbo – @pdpnhqigbonig; Yoruba – @pdpnhqyorubanig;... Read More

Indigenous languages, PDP, Peoples Democratic Party, Twitter handles

October 12, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Kidnappers release Lagos school victims Those kidnapped by unknown gunmen from a school in Epe, Lagos have regained their freedom. 2. Soldiers surround Shi’ites gathering in Kaduna Just few days after the Kaduna government banned the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, soldiers... Read More

DSS raid, Jibrin, kidnappers, Shi'ites, The Big 5

October 12, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Drake, Rihanna no longer an item | This conversation confirms Baba Suwe is truly sick

This conversation confirms Baba Suwe is truly sick News broke last week that popular Yoruba comic, Babatunde Omidan popularly known as Baba Suwe was sick. His colleague, Yomi Fabiyi had took to Instagram to announce that the actor had been sick after he “maltreated” by the NDLEA years ago and also claimed that a long... Read More

Baba Suwe, Drake, Entertainment Roundup, Phyno, Rihanna

October 11, 2016

Reps to probe DSS raid on judges homes

The House of Representatives on Tuesday set up a committee to investigate the raid by the Department of State Security on homes of judges between Friday and Saturday. Kingsley Chinda had raised the motion for an investigation under matters of public importance. Chinda said the DSS should be made to explain where it got the powers... Read More

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October 11, 2016

Buhari nominates two as Supreme Court justices

President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Sidi Bage and Paul Jauro, as Supreme Court justices. This was in a letter sent to the senate by the President which was read on the floor of the Chamber on Tuesday. Buhari in the letter sought the confirmation of the judges by the Senate. Details later…

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October 11, 2016

Samsung advises customers to stop using the Galaxy Note 7

Samsung has halted the production of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones and advised customers all over the world to stop using the phone. The company had failed to correct a problem that was causing the devices to burst into flames. The tech firm had tried to switch the batteries suppliers and updating the device software. But... Read More

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October 11, 2016

NAPTIP rescues 57 human trafficking victims

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and other Related Matters, Kaduna zonal command on Tuesday said it has rescued 57 victims of human trafficking in the state. This was revealed by the NAPTIP Zonal Commander, Shehu Umar during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria. He said the victims were rescued along Kongolom... Read More

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October 11, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Rahama Sadau’s ban is logical – Ali Nuhu | Olamide’s YBNL UK Concert ends abruptly

Olamide’s YBNL UK Concert ends abruptly Olamide’s YBNL 2.0 UK Concert which held at the Hammersmith Apollo in London ended abruptly after over 200 fans were struggling to enter the venue. The venue security reportedly closed the doors due to overcrowding. Olamide had earlier perform but was billed to close the show with a performance... Read More

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October 11, 2016

Falz joins cast of popular series, Tinsel

Rapper and actor, Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz has joined the cast of one of Nigeria’s most successful soap series, Tinsel. According to a statement on Africa Magic’s website, Falz will play the role of “Kayode Beko-Williams” in the series. “From Tuesday, the 11th of October 2016, everyone’s favourite rapper Folarin “Falz” Falana joins the... Read More

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October 11, 2016

Recovered loots will be used to fund the budget – Osinbajo

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said recovered loots will be used to fund the budget. Osinbajo spoke at the at the 22nd Nigerian Economic Summit on Monday. He said the Federal Government was expecting some stashed loots with the US and some with the Swiss government. “If you look in the 2016 budget, N350bn is... Read More

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October 11, 2016

We lost because our players were afraid of Nigerian players – Zambia captain

Zambian National Team captain, Rainford Kalaba has said his team lost 2-1 to the Super Eagles because the players were afraid of Nigerian stars. According to African Football, Kalaba said most of the Zambian players watch Nigerian stars during the weekend in the Premier League and was scared to play against them. Kalaba said, “Playing... Read More

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October 11, 2016

Policeman shoots at Abuja airport during arrival of Super Eagles

The arrival of the victorious Super Eagles to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Monday almost led to a tragedy. According to Vanguard, two plain cloth policemen tried to arrest the Chairman of the League Management Committee, Shehu Dikko, as players and officials filed out of the arrival hall. The policemen had claimed the Abuja police... Read More

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October 11, 2016

Past CBN governors should be probed for unrecovered loans – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has urged the Federal Government to investigate loans allegedly given to commercial banks by former governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Falana spoke at a dinner organised by the executives of the Senior Staff Club of the University of Ibadan in honour of members recently appointed by the Federal Government.... Read More

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October 11, 2016

Freeze Shi’ites’ bank accounts, Group tells FG

The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism has called on the Federal Government to freeze all bank accounts operated by the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) also known as Shi’ites. In a statement by its Secretary-General, Daniel Obaje, the group said the ban on Shi’ites should be taken a step further “by ordering the immediate freezing of the bank... Read More

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October 11, 2016

Lagos school kidnap: Kidnappers give families 48-hour ultimatum

Kidnappers of the four pupils and 2 staff of the Lagos Junior Model College, Igbonla, Epe have given families of the captives 48 hours to pay the ransom, Punch reports. It was gathered that the kidnappers also told the families that the health condition of the pupil reported to be sick has worsened. According to Punch,... Read More

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October 11, 2016

Price of rice will begin to crash by November – FG

The Federal Government on Monday said there will a fall in the price of rice in November this year. This was revealed by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, while addressing members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development at the headquarters of the ministry in Abuja. Ogbeh said more... Read More

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October 10, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. Buhari hands over 2 air crafts to Nigerian Airforce (WATCH) President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday handed over two air crafts of the presidential air fleet to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). 2. DSS arrest of judges regrettable – CJN The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice... Read More

October 10, 2016

BREAKING: DSS releases arrested judges

The Department of State Security has released all seven judges who were arrested between Friday and Saturday morning, PremiumTimes reports. According to the news platform, sources revealed that they were released on Sunday and reported on Monday morning for further investigation. “They were all released on bail yesterday(Sunday) on self recognition,” the source said. “They... Read More

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October 10, 2016

Pres. Buhari commends Super Eagles for victory over Zambia

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the Super Eagles victory over Zambia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier match at the weekend as “cheery and soul-lifting.” In a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President commended the team and advised them not to rest on their oars till it eventually qualified... Read More

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October 10, 2016

Killer herdsmen should be treated as criminals, Sultan tells FG

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar on Monday said killer herdsmen are criminals and should be treated as such. He spoke at the opening ceremony of the 2-Day Annual Pan-Northern Groups Summit on Security, Socio-economic and political development in Kaduna. The Sultan said clashes between Fulani herdsmen and farmers were socio-economic and and not ethno-religious.... Read More

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October 10, 2016

Sylva owes me N500,000 awarded by the Supreme Court – Dickson

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson on Monday said his predecessor, Timipre Sylva still owes him N500,000 araded by the court in 2012. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, Dickson said the Supreme Court had ordered Sylva to pay him the amount as damages for “abusing court process and for wasting the time... Read More

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October 10, 2016

EFCC arraigns illegal Polytechnic operator for fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned one Johnson Babalola, before the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly operating an illegal Polytechnic and perpetrating fraud. According to a statement by EFCC Head Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, the suspect was arrested “following a petition from the National Board for Technical Education, Kaduna,... Read More

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October 10, 2016

Police parade 2 soldiers, others allegedly involved in the kidnap of CBN Governor’s wife (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Police on Monday paraded two soldiers and 7 other suspects who were allegedly involved in the kidnap of Margaret Emefiele, Wife of CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. There had been reports that two serving soldiers- Lance Corporal Musa Maidabra, 28, and Lance corporal Edwin George were arrested in connection to the kidnap. Maidabara was arrested... Read More

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October 10, 2016

I am not involved in the alleged bribery of Supreme Court judges – Akpabio

Former Governor of Akwa Ibom, Godswill Akpabio has denied giving bribe to the judiciary to sway the 2015 Akwa Ibom governorship election petition in favour of the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Udom Emmanuel. Akpabio had been linked with bribery allegations against Supreme Court judges. Akpabio, a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Anietie Ekong, however... Read More

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October 10, 2016

This is what the NAF will do with the Presidential helicopters

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar on Monday explained what the Nigerian Air Force will do with two helicopters handed over to it from the Presidential fleet. Abubakar spoke at the official handover ceremony which took place at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The Presidency handed... Read More

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