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June 9, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: 5 things we learned from Bukola Saraki’s speech at the 2nd anniversary of the eighth senate today

The 8th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was inaugurated this day in 2015. As it celebrates its 2nd anniversary in a special session today, Senate President Bukola Saraki has delivered a lengthy speech detailing the achievements of the senate, its challenges and prospects for the future. Here are five things we learned from... Read More
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June 9, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: D’banj releases tracklist for new album, ‘King-Don-Come’; Dammy Krane drops new single | More stories

Here are the biggest entertainment stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. D’banj releases album tracklist and teaser for new single First of all, it’s his birthday today! D’banj has sort of been prepping his fans for something big and we think it’s finally here. On... Read More
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June 8, 2017

This is the twist Trump’s lawyer, Marc Kasowitz put on Comey’s testimony

Fired FBI Director, James Comey testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday in what can be described as one of the most dramatic moments since Trump’s America. Comey, in his opening statement, accused the Trump administration of “defaming him and more importantly the FBI by saying that the organisation was in disarray” and went... Read More
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June 8, 2017

Live Blog: Fired FBI Director, James Comey testifies before US Senate about Russian/Trump ties

The moment is finally here! Director of the Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI), James Comey was fired on 9 May by President Donald Trump in the middle of investigations into possible ties between Russia and Trump’s campaign. Comey was invited to stand before the Senate Intelligence Committee to testify “on his role in the development of... Read More
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June 8, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Wale, Olamide and Davido team up for video shoot, Ariana Grande resumes tour weeks after Manchester attack | More stories

Catch up on the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Ariana Grande is back on the road and her first stop is Paris https://www.instagram.com/p/BVDikAPFZhY/?taken-by=arianagrande It’s been only two weeks since an explosion rocked Ariana Grande’s Manchester Arena concert and killed 22... Read More
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June 8, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Saraki’s response to the Kaduna Declaration drama is intriguing

A faceless group of Northerners have managed to cause outrage with the three-month ultimatum it issued to Igbo people in the North to vacate the region. The group dubbed their document “The Kaduna Declaration” and its content – with every word, assertions and claims therein – has proven itself a product of folly and sheer... Read More
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June 7, 2017

Forget Trump! Obama and Trudeau’s dinner date is the best thing on the news today

This has absolutely nothing to do with President Donald Trump!  Okay, one thing. While Trump’s White House is struggling to stay afloat an avalanche of controversies, we have Barack Obama and Justin Trudeau to thank for reminding us that friends and allies still matter. The former president was in Montreal, Canada where he delivered a... Read More
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June 7, 2017

Who is Christopher Wray? | President Trump’s new FBI Director

Two months after President Donald Trump picked Christopher Wray to step in as FBI Director following the firing of James Comey, Wray has now been sworn in by the US Senate. I will be nominating Christopher A. Wray, a man of impeccable credentials, to be the new Director of the FBI. Details to follow. —... Read More
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June 7, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Here’s how Shehu Sani feels about calls for Igbos to vacate the North

A coalition of Northern youths put out a divisive statement yesterday. Spokesperson for the coalition, Abdulaziz Suleiman said the entire Northern Nigeria was done with coexisting with the Igbos and was asking that “all Igbos currently residing in any part of Northern Nigeria are hereby served notice to relocate within three months and all northerners... Read More
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June 7, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Moji Olaiya’s body arrives Nigeria ahead of burial today, Dammy Krane granted bail | More stories

Here are the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Wednesday morning. Moji Olaiya’s body arrives Nigeria The remains of Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya who died in Canada in May has arrived Nigeria ahead of her burial today. A memorial service was held in her... Read More
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June 7, 2017

Backstory: How Donald Trump’s feud with Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan started

There is a boiling feud between US President Donald Trump and Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. The most recent you’ll hear or read of it is the Mayor calling on the British government to cancel plans to receive Trump in London in a forthcoming state visit. He stated his sentiments in an interview with UK’s... Read More
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June 6, 2017

Impact365: Over 2,000 children in Lagos experience sexual abuse daily – Bola Tinubu, founder of Cece Yara Foundation

An alarming number of Nigerian children suffer one form of abuse or the other but the prevalence of young boys and girl who fall victim of sexual abuse is the concern of this NGO. Founded in 2016 by Mrs Bola Tinubu, Cece Yara is committed to providing tailored services to children victims in Nigeria but... Read More
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June 6, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: DJ Khaled announces new album with Asahd Khaled on its cover, Pepenazi launches official website | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Dammy Krane’s mother declares her son’s innocence Mother of Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane who is currently facing charges in the US for credit card fraud and grand theft has declared that her... Read More
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June 5, 2017

Backstory: Why Dino Melaye and the APC will fight to see the end of Gov. Yahaya Bello in Kogi

“Well, like the good Napoleon said, NEVER INTERRUPT YOUR ENEMY WHEN HE’S MAKING A MISTAKE. It is a normal thing for mad people to conceive the impossibility. Let them dance the dance of madness and schizophrenics. Recall who??? When the gods want to destroy a man, they make him mad in the first instance. Yahaya... Read More
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June 5, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Ariana Grande makes a “grande” return to Manchester with One Love concert, Moji Olaiya’s burial date set for this week | More stories

Catch up on all the biggest stories from the weekend and others that unravelled on Sunday night – and are still buzzing this morning. One Love Manchester Concert holds amidst emotions; stars pay tribute to terror victims Ariana Grande promised to return to Manchester and she made it happen. One Love Manchester Concert held on... Read More
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June 4, 2017

Who is Bill Maher? The American comedian everyone hates for dropping the “N***a” word on live TV

Comedian, Bill Maher was up to the usual business on his talk show, Real Time With Bill Maher when he dropped  the N-word in an interview session with Nebraska Senator, Ben Sasse. According to Vox.com, Maher raised a question about adults dressing up for Halloween in Nebraska, it was yet another joke set in motion. Sasse... Read More
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June 4, 2017

Real Madrid, Donald Trump, Dammy Krane | Here are last week’s winners and losers

This week saw most of the major newsmakers contending for our losers list. From United States’ President Donald Trump who shook the earth by pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement to Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane who might be getting jailed for fraud, here are this week’s losers (and winners). LOSERS Dammy Krane  The week... Read More
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June 3, 2017

145 TVC staff fired, N17bn worth of office furniture | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

192 – Governor Obaseki of Edo state appointed this number of Special Assistants who will help the state connect with people in the rural areas. N17 billion – The amount the Ministry of Finance allegedly paid for the procurement of office furniture. 15 – The number of INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners the Nigerian Senate confirmed... Read More
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June 3, 2017

Insiders: “Dammy Krane never really broke into the industry, there’s no hope for him after this scandal”

Dammy Krane was arrested by police in the United States for credit card fraud and related charges. Hours after his arrest became public, tweets rolled out from his Twitter handle claiming there are three sides to the story and even promising fans “new material” where he intends to share his own side of the story.... Read More
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June 3, 2017

Insiders: “Dammy Krane was trying to live the Davido and Wizkid lifestyle but he failed”

Late Friday night, news of the arrest of Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane filtered through blogs and news sites. The artiste with real name, Oyindamola Johnson-Hunga had been arrested by the Miami police for credit card fraud, grand theft and other forgery-related offences. Less than 12 hours after the news made rounds and Nigerians were still... Read More
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June 2, 2017

Dammy Krane arrested in the US for credit card fraud and grand theft

Afropop artiste, Dammy Krane has been arrested in the United States for charges including grand theft, credit card forgery with the the intent to defraud and identity theft. The Ligali singer with real name Oyindamola Emmanuel Johnson-Hunga, as his data on jailbase.com reads, was picked up by the police today in Miami, Florida. His bail is... Read More
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June 2, 2017

This is what Donald Trump pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement means

President Donald Trump made a big announcement on Thursday. He pulled the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement that was reached by the United States and 196 other nations of the world in 2015 to contribute to mitigating global warming. [We broke down the Paris Climate Agreement and its import in another article... Read More
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June 2, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Ariana Grande’s Manchester benefit concert sells out in six minutes, Davido drops new hit single ‘FALL’ | More stories

Thursday was packed with some of the biggest entertainment stories of our time – from shocking revelations to new releases – here are some of them and others that unraveled while you slept and are sure to buzz today. Ariana Grande’s Manchester benefit concert tickets sold out in… Wait for it! Six minutes. We told... Read More
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June 1, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: House of Reps members are constantly shaming themselves and we’re just tired

Another day, another drama in the National Assembly! Remember that time in 2015 when the lawmakers had just been elected into office and the “honourables” in the lower house brought their hooliganism on the floor of the house throwing blows, exchanging insults and disrupting peace. Well, they got to it again today, only that they... Read More
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