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Omoleye Omoruyi
July 29, 2017

Republican Senators consider new repeal effort, after Trump fumes on Twitter

Some Republican Senators are backing a proposal by Senator Lindsey Graham hoping for 50 Republican votes. According to Politico, Trump had met with three Republican Senators about a new plan on Friday, signalling some lawmakers — as well as the president — are not ready to ditch their seven-year campaign promise. The group is trying... Read More
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July 29, 2017

“Vile Piece of Sh_t” | Paul Watson attacks J.K. Rowling for spreading fake news about Donald Trump

J.K Rowling couldn’t wait to criticise President Donald Trump for apparently ignoring a child in a wheelchair – but he apparently didn’t. She wrote: And got this reactions from writer, Paul Joseph Watson: JK Rowling lied about Trump ignoring a disabled boy in a wheelchair. Is there any depth to which she won't stoop?https://t.co/Vmh2M7dyPe —... Read More
The News Blog
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July 29, 2017

[The Activism Blog] We are paying close attention to this Ushahidi sexual harassment scandal

One of Africa’s most famous tech start-ups is involved in a sexual harassment scandal. Nairobi-based Ushahidi rose to prominence in 2008 when it developed crowd-sourcing software to map incidents of violence in the wake of the disputed 2007 Kenyan election. The information it collected was instrumental in revealing the full extent of the conflict, in... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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July 29, 2017

‘How Nigerian Senators took bribes to pass Peace Corps Bill’

Nigerian Senators allegedly received  ‘favours’ in form of job slots and cash reward from the promoters of the proposed paramilitary organisation so as to pass the Nigerian Peace Corps Bill. According to Premium Times, quite a number of senators received at least seven employment slots each to back the bill, which was passed to, amongst... Read More
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July 29, 2017

‘Femi Fani-Kayode makes shocking revelations about Gov Okorocha’

Continuing the social media bitter exchange, Femi Fani-Kayode has made some unconfirmed revelations about the Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha. The minister had previously described the governor as “a filthy and greedy pig,” in a statement published by Special Adviser, John Ndukwe. Taking to Twitter again, FFK wrote, “You sacrificed your left leg to the devil... Read More
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July 29, 2017

The only thing that would make Buhari resign – Dele Momodu

Publisher of the Ovation magazine, Dele Momodu, has advised those calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign to stop wasting their time. Momodu said it would require “spiritual intervention” for Buhari to resign. Dele Momodu wrote, “Would Buhari bow out due to pressure? I doubt it. We all say things when they’ve not concerned or... Read More
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July 29, 2017

How we made Anambra the 4th largest economy – Gov Obiano

The Governor of Anambra, Willie Obiano has said that the state became Nigeria’s fourth largest economy, with the determination of his team. According to Vanguard, Obiano also stated that through strategic refocusing, the state had been positioned as one with the greatest chances of producing the most surprising development results in the next five years.... Read More
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July 29, 2017

Comedian Seyilaw says he holds no grudge against Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo

In reaction to Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo’s ‘banter’ about his child, comedian Seyi Law has said he holds no grudge against the controversial journalist, asking her to only reorganize her way of doing things. Olunloyo had on several occasions called his baby obese, amid a social media exchange, and the comedian did not like the approach. [Read... Read More
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July 29, 2017

20 kidnappers were killed while trying to rescue the Igbonla students – Police

The Lagos state police command says 20 kidnappers were killed in the process of rescuing the six abducted students of Igbonla-Epe Model College. The state commissioner of police, Fatai Owoseni said this on Friday while briefing journalists on the rescue operation. The six boys, Agbaosi Judah, Jonah Peter, Philips Pelumi, Adebanjo George, Yusuf Faruq and... Read More
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July 29, 2017

2007 Presidency: Ahmed Makarfi reacts to Fayose’s interview

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Caretaker Committee, Ahmed Makarfi, has said he has no hard feelings towards Obasanjo or anybody. Makarfi stated this on Friday in response to the Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose’s interview in the current edition of The Interview magazine. Fayose had in the interview claimed Obasanjo stopped Makarfi and... Read More
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July 28, 2017

Presidency commends Lagos govt over the release of kidnapped Igbonla students

The Presidency has commended the efforts of the Lagos State Government and other stakeholders who ensured the release of the six kidnapped Igbonla-Epe Model College students. In a tweet, media aide to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande wrote, “congratulations to Lagos State Governor on the release of the kidnapped boys. He worked very hard... Read More
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