Omoleye Omoruyi

September 14, 2017

Army only assisted Police to restore law and order in IPOB-Hausa clash – Spokesperson

The Nigerian Army says it is not directly involved in the ongoing operation to restore law and order in Oyibo Local Government Area of Rivers State. Spokesman of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Thursday.... Read More

NECO

September 14, 2017

NECO announces release of SSCE results, records 1% improvement

The National Examination Council (NECO)Thursday, in Minna announced the release of the 2017 June/July Senior School Certificate Examination results. The registrar of the council, Charles Uwakwe said that 1,055,988 candidates registered for the examination, among whom 1,051,472 wrote the tests in 76 subjects. He said 745,053 candidates, representing 70.85 per cent had five credits and above,... Read More

September 14, 2017

Solve the problems behind agitations, stop trying to militarise the Southeast – PANDEF tells FG

The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has warned the Nigerian Army against the implications of creating another “Boko Haram insurgency” through the ongoing Operation Python Dance II in the southeast. Since the announcement of the military in the southeast and the eventual start, there have been reports of clashes between members and supporters of the Indigenous... Read More

IPOB, Nigerian Army, Operation Python Dance II, PANDEF, Southeast Nigeria

September 14, 2017

The sky won’t fall if you release details of your salaries and allowances | SERAP tells Senate

Considering that the Senate refused to address the claims that the take home of a Senator surpasses, by a large margin, that of a U.S. President, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Bukola Saraki to “urgently explain to Nigerians if it is true that a Nigerian Senator gets N29 million in... Read More

Bukola Saraki, Professor Itse Sagay, SERAP, The Nigerian Senate

September 13, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Ezekwesili, Fayose, Mr Eazi, and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

atiku abubakar, Ayo Fayose, Mr Eazi, noisemakers, Oby Ezekwesili, Reno Omokri

September 13, 2017

FG orders probe of JAMB, NIMASA

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the probe of former managements of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), over alleged poor remittances. This comes after the current leadership of JAMB remitted N5 billion to the government with a balance of N3 billion still to be remitted... Read More

JAMB, kemi Adeosun, Muhammadu Buhari, NIMASA

September 13, 2017

#UCL: Man City beat Feyenoord at home, Ronaldo leads Madrid on, other scores

The UEFA champions league continued today Wednesday and contrary to what might have been believed when the groups were fixed, Tottenham, in their first game with Borussia Dortmund, sent three goals into the net; with only one returned. Cristiano Ronaldo’s two goals and Sergio Ramos’ winner led Real Madrid to a 3-goal win. Manchester City... Read More

UCL 2017, uefa champions league

September 13, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu says “non-violent” struggle will be re-considered

The leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu Wednesday, announced that his Pro-Biafra group would reconsider its “non-violent” methods – considering the launch of Operation Python Dance II in the Southeast region. This was contained in a statement, reported by Punch Newspapers. “On Friday the 15th of September 2017, the leadership of IPOB... Read More

biafra, IPOB, Nigerian military, Nnamdi Kanu

September 13, 2017

President Buhari did not rebuke governors for mismanaging Paris Club refund – NGF

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has downplayed media reports that President Muhammadu Buhari expressed displeasure over how state governors have ‘mismanaged’ the Paris Club refunds given to them. In a statement in Abuja on Wednesday by its Head of Media and Publicity, Abdulrazaque Barkindo, the forum said while governors were doing their best to mitigate... Read More

Nigerian governors, Paris Club Refund, President Muhammadu Buhari

September 13, 2017

‘Soldiers torture men suspected to be members of IPOB’ (WATCH)

A video showing soldiers of the Nigerian Army torturing men believed to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was published online; although it was not established when the video was made. In the video, the soldiers can be seen forcing the men to swim in dirty swamp water while flogging them with canes.... Read More

biafra, IPOB, Nigerian Army

September 13, 2017

Fayose officially initiates his 2019 Presidential campaign

The governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose has officially declared his intention to run for President in 2019. Fayose posted an image of his campaign poster on Twitter, which reads, “solution 2019”. On August 12, the governor arrived the convention of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with campaign posters, telling PDP members that he is already... Read More

2019 presidency, Ayo Fayose, election 2019

September 13, 2017

All Shades of Wrong: Buhari’s body language in the Southeast

by Alexander O. Onukwe In the year 2017, President Muhammadu Buhari has hardly been in the country long enough to be said to have been president this year. Between mid January and early March, and from the 8th of May to the 21st of August, Buhari spent at least 150 days away from the country.... Read More

Story of the day

Operation Python Dance II, President Muhammadu Buhari, Southeast Nigeria

September 13, 2017

Why Nnamdi Kanu is to blame for the face-off with the military – Southeast group

The South East Renewal Group (SERG) has blamed the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu for the tension in the region. Highlights: SERG called on Igbo leaders of thought to do the needful in calming the tension in the region. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, the National... Read More

biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, South East Renewal Group (SERG)

September 13, 2017

What IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu are trying to do to Nigeria – Arewa youth

Arewa Youth, under the auspices of the Northern Youth Coalition, has claimed that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is trying to destabilize President Muhammadu Buhari’s government before 2019. Highlights: In a statement in Kano on Wednesday, during a press conference at the Nigerian Union of Journalists’ Press Centre, the... Read More

Arewa Youth, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Northern youth, secessionists

September 13, 2017

I got a $6,000 job, sold phones in Computer Village – Mr Eazi

Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade known as Mr Eazi, in a chat on Beat FM’s Morning Rush show spoke about some of the difficulties he faced before the spotlight finally found him. Key excerpts: The singer said he ditched a lucrative job in the oil and gas sector. He also sold phones at Computer Village, in Ikeja,... Read More

Mr Eazi, Nigerian Music, Nigerian singer

September 13, 2017

New video: Water & Fire by Bisola and Jeff (WATCH)

Following up on their wave-making new song, Water & Fire, Big Brother Naija Runners-Up, Bisola Aiyeola and ex-Project Fame West African winner, Jeff Akoh have released visuals for the new tune. Shot and directed by talented cinematographer, The Opal Eye, the video is released officially today, Wednesday, September 13 across all media platforms. The song... Read More

Bisola Aiyeola, Jeff Akoh, Water & Fire

September 13, 2017

Atletico Madrid “make breakthrough in negotiations” in bid to sign Diego Costa

Atletico Madrid are reportedly on the verge of signing Chelsea outcast, Diego Costa. According to Sky Sports, Diego Simeone’s side have “made a breakthrough in negotiations over Costa’s proposed move from Chelsea.” The La Liga side are in a transfer ban meaning they can sign players but are unable to register them until January. It is believed... Read More

atletico madrid, chelsea, Diego Costa

September 13, 2017

Nigerian Army releases emergency phone lines for Operation Python Dance II

The Nigerian Army has released call lines, social media handles dedicated for Operation Python Dance II also known as ‘Exercise Egwu Eke II.’ The army said the operation will take off fully in the Southeast from September 15 to October 2017, to check criminal activities and agitators. In a statement on Wednesday, the Deputy Director,... Read More

Nigerian Army, Operation Python Dance II, Southeast army operation

September 13, 2017

‘Lagos orders interstate transporters to vacate Ikorodu road’

The Lagos State Government Wednesday, issued a seven-day ultimatum to interstate commercial vehicle operators to vacate Ikorodu Road. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde, disclosed this during the inspection of inter-state bus terminals on Ikorodu road. He said that the governor, Akinwunmi Ambode toured the area on Tuesday night and was very displeased... Read More

Akinwunmi Ambode, Ikorodu Road, interstate transporters in Lagos, lagos state

September 13, 2017

Serena Williams shares photo of her baby girl

Tennis star, Serena Williams has posted the first photo of her daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr on Instagram, almost two weeks after her birth. Williams and her partner, Alexis Ohanian, the Reddit co-founder, welcomed their little girl on September 1. https://www.instagram.com/p/BY-7H9zhQD7/?taken-by=serenawilliams

Alexis Ohanian, Alexis Olympia, Serena Williams

September 13, 2017

El-Zakzaky’s supporters march to the Human Rights Commission, demand his release

The members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) today in Abuja staged a protest march at the Human Rights Commission (HRC) to demand the immediate release of their leader, Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, according to Sahara Reporters. The Shi’ite leader has been held in custody since December 2015, when his followers clashed with the convoy of the Chief of... Read More

Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, Memuna Useni, Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, Shi'ites

September 13, 2017

‘She’s free now’ – Ooni reportedly says, after he officially separated from Olori Wuraola

The elders of the family of the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Olori Wuraola has, according to PM News, returned the bride price paid by the Ooni. The report: A source in Benin said the Ooni, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi was persuaded by the Elders to accept the bride price as a traditional way of closing... Read More

Olori Wuraola, Ooni of Ife

September 13, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Is President Buhari uniting or dividing Nigeria?

A Facebook user posted this on her timeline yesterday September 12, 2017: “Niger Delta – Operation Crocodile Smile Boko Haram – Operation Lafiya Dole IPOB – Operation Python Dance II Fulani Herdsmen – Nothing And someone will say we are one Nigeria” This sarcastic information passed a detailed message on the fragmentation of Nigeria’s unity.... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Nigerian military, Nnamdi Kanu, Operation Python Dance II, president buhari

September 13, 2017

Youth forum urges President Buhari to create a separate Ministry for Nigerian youth

The Forum for Youth Advancement in Nigeria has said Nigerian youth deserve a ministry that will be solely for their affairs. A statement by the forum’s national president, Segun Folorunsho and secretary general, Garba Dan’Asabe, on Wednesday read, “With the recent development across the world where the youth are taking leadership roles, Nigerian youth deserve... Read More

Forum for Youth Advancement in Nigeria, Ministry of Youth, Nigerian Youth, Not Too young to lead, President Muhammadu Buhari

September 13, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Lest we commit the Mohammed Yusuf error

A British anthropologist and UN messenger of Peace, Jane Goodall in one of her famous quote said: Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don’t believe is right. The quote perfectly connects with the methods the federal government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Mohammed Yusuf, Nnamdi Kanu, Operation Python Dance II

September 13, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Examining Operation Python Dance II as an act of provocation

The Nigerian Army on Sunday, September 10, 2017 launched a military operation in South Eastern states – Codenamed, Operation Python Dance II. Which, according to them, aims to bring an end to prevailing security problems, especially kidnapping, in the region. This statement laced with suspicion, is coming at a time the federal government, through the... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Nigerian Army, Nigerian military, Nnamdi Kanu, Operation Python Dance II

September 12, 2017

Simi and Adekunle Gold’s mothers talk about the exploits of their children

Hip TV caught up with Simi’s mother at the official launch of her debut album Simisola, and Adekunle Gold‘s mother as they both explained how their kids ventured into music and the challenges. Adekunle Gold’s mother also spoke about Simi’s personality and the relationship between both singers. Watch below:

Adekunle gold, Simi, Simisola

September 12, 2017

The Military operation has sent an unnecessary “strong signal” – Southeast Senators

Some Senators representing the Southeast have condemned the methods of the military operation, Operation Python Dance II, which was inaugurated a few days ago. In a statement on Tuesday, the chairman of the South-east Senate caucus said the Igbo senators viewed the military operation as one that could compromise their ongoing engagement with the Nnamdi Kanu-led... Read More

Nigerian Army, Nigerian soldiers, Nigerian Southeast Senators, Operation Python Dance II

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