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Omoleye Omoruyi
October 4, 2017

Charly Boy files N500m suit against FCT Police for human rights violation

Nigerian musician, Charles Oputa also known as Charly Boy Wednesday, filed a suit against the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command before the FCT High Court Maitama, Abuja over the alleged violation he faced alongside other Resume or Resign protesters on the August 8, 2017. Joined as respondent in the motion he filed by his... Read More
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October 4, 2017

Nigeria will record an inflow of $22bn from foreign remittances in 2017 – World Bank

The World Bank says Nigeria will record an inflow of $22 billion from foreign remittances in 2017 – an increase from $19 billion recorded in 2016. According to the Migration and Development Brief released by the bank on Tuesday, global remittance flow will recover in 2017 after two consecutive years of decline. Highlights: A statement on... Read More
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October 4, 2017

3 researchers win Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Jacques Dubochet (Switzerland), Joachim Frank (US), Richard Henderson (UK) have all won the 2017 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The trio scooped the prize “for developing cryo-electron microscopy for the high-resolution structure determination of biomolecules in solution”. The work that the trio carried out has allowed scientists to freeze biomolecules to look at their structures and... Read More
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October 4, 2017

“Very soon, Nigeria will drink her crude oil” – Ezekwesili

A former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili has warned against the continued dependence on oil for revenue. Ezekwesili said this while speaking on Tuesday at the 2017 civil engineering conference organised by the Abuja chapter of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE). Highlights: Major oil producing countries are already putting in place measures to... Read More
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October 4, 2017

138 Nigerians, 4 critically ill return from Libya

About 138 Nigerians Tuesday, voluntarily returned to Nigeria from Libya with the help of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). The returnees, who were received by the officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) with the help of other agencies, were said to have been stranded in Libya following failed attempts to cross over... Read More
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October 4, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: 2017 budget to be rolled over | Police speaks on Evans’ case | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. 2017 budget will be rolled over to 2018 – Adeosun – YNaija The use of force is not an alternative to conflict resolution – Niger Delta governors – YNaija EFCC begins probe of INEC officials in 20 states  – YNaija Caroline Danjuma shares photos of her murdered brother  – YNaija... Read More
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October 4, 2017

There is a difference between roadblock and checkpoint | Abia Commissioner explains

The Abia Commissioner of Police, Anthony Ogbizi has, in response to complaints that roadblocks remain in the state, said roadblocks remained banned – just as directed by the IG – but that, there is a difference between roadblocks and checkpoints. [Read Also: The Nigerian Police has been removing roadblocks since forever, will they actually do... Read More
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October 4, 2017

2017 budget will be rolled over to 2018 – Adeosun

The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said the Federal Government plans to roll over at least 60 percent of 2017 capital projects to 2018 budget proposal – that there was no stoppage in terms of capital releases and projects. Adeosun made this known when she appeared before the Senate joint committees on finance and... Read More
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October 4, 2017

The use of force is not an alternative to conflict resolution | Niger Delta Governors

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Usani and governors of the Niger Delta states including Prof. Ben Ayade (Cross River); Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa); and Ifeanyi Okowa of (Delta) have argued that the use of “force” would not resolve the problems of the region – the Federal Government should rather negotiate with agitators to address the... Read More
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October 4, 2017

EFCC begins probe of INEC officials in 20 states

The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during a quarterly consultative meeting with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, disclosed that the South-South geopolitical zone has recorded the highest number of people who took part in the Continuous Voter Registration between the months of April and September 2017. Prof Yakubu also disclosed that the Economic and... Read More
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October 4, 2017

Senate investigates Nigerian Army over compulsory dismissal of 38 officers

The Nigerian Senate has begun an investigation into the dismissal of 38 men of the Nigerian Army, after one of the affected officers, Abdulfatai Mohammed, wrote a petition to the National Assembly. Highlights: Mr Mohammed’s petition was received by the Senate through Ovie Omo-Agege (Delta, APC) on July 19 this year. The petition was then referred... Read More
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October 4, 2017

“Even in death lies are being said of you” | Caroline Danjuma shares photos of her murdered brother

Having accused Nigerian singer, Davido and others of dumping the body of a young man identified as Tagbo in a General Hospital in Lagos, Caroline Danjuma shared a photo of him – “those who knew you knew you never drink to an extent of getting drunk … ” Reference: In an Instagram post – now... Read More
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October 3, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Why the Anambra allegations relate to the NGO Regulation Bill

The allegations raised by Aisha Edward, the President, Association of People Living With Sickle-Cell Disease, as it relates to issues concerning SCD victims in Anambra has opened another can of worms that might give a backing to the proposed NGO Regulatory Bill that is currently generating controversy across the country. In her interview with Sahara... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Nigerian Minister flown to the U.S. for treatment

The Minister of State for Education, Anthony Anwukah has been flown to the United States – for an undisclosed illness. Highlights: This was disclosed Tuesday, by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, at a press briefing on the 2017 World Teachers’ Day in Abuja. Mr Adamu urged those at the event to rise for a prayer... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Former Project Fame winner, Jeff Akoh releases 2 new songs

A former winner of Project Fame, Jeff Akoh has come out with two new tunes. “Shokolokobangose” and “Gbadun” (Your Lovin’). Jeff Akoh also drops his debut album entitled Lokoja on his 21st birthday October 27. He teamed up with talented producer, Cobhams Asuquo and UK-based group Team Salut for Shokolokobangoshe and Gbadun (Your Lovin’), respectively. “These... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Finally, Reps swear in Mato, Hembe’s replacement

The House of Representatives has sworn-in Dorathy Mato as a replacement for Herman Hembe – to represent Konshisha Federal Constituency of Benue. Background: June 23, Supreme Court sacked him, declaring Mato winner of the election. September 20, Supreme Court insists that Mr Hembe would return all the salaries and allowances given him. Happening now: Mr Hembe, a... Read More
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October 3, 2017

FG’s economic committee approves 60-day action plan to drive reforms

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has today, October 3, 2017, begun a 60-day National Action Plan (NAP 2.0) to drive reforms aimed at “making Nigeria a progressively easier place to do business”. This was confirmed in a statement signed by PEBEC Secretary/SSA Industry, Trade & Investment (OVP), Dr Jumoke Oduwole. FG’s economic committee approves a... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Resident doctors in Kaduna begin indefinite strike

Residents doctors in Kaduna have begun an indefinite strike Tuesday, decrying the deplorable state of healthcare facilities in state government hospitals. The President, Association of Resident Doctors in the state, Dr Joseph Jokshan said at a press briefing Monday night in Kaduna that the state government had not responded to any of the doctors’ demands issued 21... Read More
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October 3, 2017

President Buhari was cloned in London, Asari Dokubo insists (WATCH)

Just as the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu said, the former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has insisted that Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, was cloned in London. Highlights: He struggled in his Independence Day speech. The “man they have in Aso Rock” was “trying to mimic” the original Buhari.... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Nigeria has a history of accidental presidents – Bishop Kukah (WATCH)

The Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, at The Platform, organised by the Covenant Christian Centre, on October 3, 2017, with the theme “Putting together the jigsaw pieces that form Nigeria” said Nigeria has had a long history of “accidental presidents” – starting 1999. [ICYMI: #ThePlatform: These are the Speakers’ opinions... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Why we won’t adopt the 2014 Confab report – Presidency

The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu on Channels Television’s programme on the event of Nigeria’s 57th Independence anniversary celebrations, has reiterated this administration’s resolve not to adopt the 2014 Confab report. Why? “It was not an inclusive conference. You very well recall that the leaders of our own party – whether ACN... Read More
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October 3, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: 59 dead in Las Vegas shooting | Ekweremadu echoes 6-year term | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Activists threaten showdown at UK Embassy unless Nnamdi Kanu is extradited – YNaija Ekweremadu again echoes the need for a 6-year single term for President, Governors – YNaija The era of “settling” critics to keep quiet has ended –  Garba Shehu – YNaija NERC to fine consumers N450,000 for bypassing their... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Ekweremadu again, echoes the need for a 6-year single term for President, Governors

The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has reiterated the need for a six-year single term for a President and the state governors,  – Saying Nigeria needs to emulate Mexico. Highlights: Nigeria and Mexico have a lot to learn from each other since they have a lot in common in vast territories, presidential and federal systems. Ekweremadu... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Dangote group explains its involvement in road rehabilitation

Dangote Group yesterday explained its involvement in roads rehabilitation. It also debunked the allegation that the company will benefit from a 10-year tax holiday – considering it was constructing the 35 kilometres Apapa to Oworonshoki  highway end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Highlights: Speaking to reporters, the Group Executive Director, Strategy, Portfolio Development and Capital Projects,... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Activists threaten to occupy UK Embassy unless Nnamdi Kanu is extradited

A group of activists under the aegis of Advocate of Social Justice for All (ASJA) has threatened to occupy the embassy of the United Kingdom (UK) if the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is not extradited to Nigeria, The Nation reports. In a statement yesterday by its Executive Director, Asongo Venatius,... Read More
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October 3, 2017

The era of “settling” critics to keep quiet has ended – Garba Shehu

The senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Garba Shehu has advised those who intentionally criticise meaningful government policies and programmes with the hope of being bribed to keep quiet. Excerpts: Reacting to the criticisms trailing President Muhammadu Buhari’s Independence Day speech, Garba said, “As for those critics who are used to being settled... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Bypass your metre and pay N450,000 fine | NERC tells electricity consumers

Electricity consumers who bypass their meters will be forced to pay up to N450,000 as fine, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has said. Highlights (report by Punch): Financial sanctions ranging from N50,000 to N450,000 for meter bypass by power consumers have been drafted by NERC and have been endorsed by the 11 electricity distribution... Read More
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October 2, 2017

#ThePlatform: These are the Speakers’ opinions everyone has been talking about

The Platform – a program organised by the Covenant Christian Centre – which took place on October 2, 2017, did not end without some interesting points that we as Nigerians should take note of. From Roman Emaghele: Poverty is leading to more crimes…Prison population increased by 26% from 2011 -2015 while Nigeria’s population by 10%.... Read More
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