Omoleye Omoruyi

August 21, 2017

Donald Trump to address the nation on new U.S. Afghan strategy

US President Donald Trump will announce his decision on strategies to be employed in Afghanistan, in an address to troops and the nation. Trump will “provide an update on the path forward for America’s engagement in Afghanistan and South Asia” in the evening address from the military base at Fort Myer southwest of the capital, the White House said... Read More

Afghanistan, donald trump, United States troops

August 21, 2017

JAMB set to announce policy changes on Tuesday

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), which reportedly began a meeting Monday, is set to announce a major new policy on Tuesday. According to Premium Times, the meeting, which involves admission officers of Nigerian higher institutions, is taking place at the National Judicial Institute in Abuja. Issues being discussed at the meeting include the... Read More

JAMB, policies, universities

August 21, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] How effective is the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission in the discharge of its duties?

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) according to the act setting it up, states that: 1) The Commission shall have the power to: (a) monitor the accruals to and disbursement of revenue from the Federation Account (b) review, from time to time, the revenue allocation formula and principles in operation to ensure conformity... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC

August 21, 2017

Dogara acknowledges Buhari’s letter of resumption

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has also received and acknowledged a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari notifying the House of Representatives of his resumption to duty. The letter was delivered to the office of the speaker by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Suleiman Sumaila, on... Read More

Muhammadu Buhari, president, Yakubu Dogara

August 21, 2017

EFCC to sponsor Ph.D researchers on anti-corruption

The anti-corruption agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced on Twitter that it would sponsor individuals who would do a research on anti-corruption. The sponsorship, EFCC continues, will continue every year for the next ten years, They wrote, “From January 2018 EFCC will sponsor up to 20 Ph.D. researchers on any aspect of... Read More

anti-corruption, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, research

August 21, 2017

CAN commends Buhari for his return address, asks Nigerians to live in unity

The Niger chapter of The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s for his nationwide broadcast where he denounced statements capable of causing chaos in the country. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna Monday, the state CAN chairman, Mathias Echioda, also commended the president’s resoluteness that... Read More

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August 21, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Buhari May Travel Abroad Again For Medical Treatment – Presidency The Presidency has said President Muhammadu Buhari may return to London for medical treatment if the need arises. 2. The Thread: “GMB Seeks To Destroy Democratic Principles” | The Scary Implications Of Buhari’s Speech President Buhari gave a broadcast this... Read More

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August 21, 2017

Anambra lawyers say they have all it takes to end Nnamdi Kanu’s “impunity”

A group of Igbo lawyers under the aegis of the Anambra State Lawyers in Defence of Democracy (ASLADD), in reaction to a comment by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) that the former was deserving of blame for the clash between the Nigerian Police and members of IPOB in Anambra, has asked the secessionist group... Read More

Anambra State Lawyers in Defence of Democracy, ASLADD. Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB, nigerian police

August 21, 2017

Buhari was sent by God – Cleric

The Chairman of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) in Omu-Aran, Kwara, Pastor David Omorinoye Monday, at a special prayer for the nation’s socio-economic development, said President Muhammadu Buhari’s safe return was an indication of his divine call to deliver the country, NAN reports. He said the safe return of the president showed that the prayers of... Read More

Muhammadu Buhari, Pastor David Omorinoye, Pentecostal Association of Nigeria, PFN

August 21, 2017

Saraki receives, acknowledges Buhari’s letter

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki says he has received and acknowledged the letter sent by President Muhammadu Buhari, informing him of his return and resumption of duties. “I have received a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari informing the Senate that he has returned to the country – I have also acknowledged the letter,” he stated.

Bukola Saraki, Muhammadu Buhari

August 21, 2017

JCI Nigeria partners with mental health advocate, Sitawa Wafula towards the realisation of SDG goal 3.4

A mental health advocate, Sitawa Wafula, is in Nigeria for a two-week awareness tour where she will visit 6 cities across the country including Lagos, Abuja, Abeokuta, Benin, Ibadan and Keffi. The tour organized in partnership with JCI Nigeria, BudgIT, Big&Bold and Gede Foundation will see her engage with the media, government entities in the... Read More

JCI Nigeria, mental health awareness, Sitawa Wafula

LAUTECH

August 21, 2017

LAUTECH will open in a few days – Pro-Chancellor

The new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso, Prof. Oladapo Afolabi, at a press conference in Osogbo Monday, has announced that the university will reopen for normal activities in some days’ time. Afolabi, alongside other new members of the Governing Council of the university, stated that the... Read More

Adeniyi Gbadegesin, LAUTECH, Oladapo Afolabi

August 21, 2017

Fulani herdsmen threaten to sue Fayose over comments on Buhari

Fulani Herdsmen, through the National Coordinator of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBA), Alhaji Garus Gololo Monday in Makurdi, threatened to institute legal action against the governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, for making negative comments on President Mohammed Buhari’s ill-health. Summary: Tender an unreserved apology to all Nigerians and Buhari, otherwise, Fulani herdsmen would take... Read More

Ayo Fayose, Fulani herdsmen, Muhammadu Buhari

August 21, 2017

“We refuse to be second class citizens” – Femi Fani-Kayode reacts to Buhari’s return

The Director of Media and Publicity in Goodluck Jonathan’s government, Femi Fani-Kayode in his reaction to President Muhammadu Buhari’s return has highlighted that the President made no attempt to “calm the troubled waters”. Fani-Kayode was referring to the spate of hate speeches and quit notices given by certain groups from all over the country. Read... Read More

Femi Fani-Kayode, Muhammadu Buhari, president buhari

August 21, 2017

Buhari receives briefing from Osinbajo at the State House (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari, who recently returned from his 103 days medical vacation in London, has received a briefing from the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. Osinbajo was the Acting President while Buhari was in London.

President Muhammadu Buhari, Yemi Osinbajo

August 21, 2017

About 360 were sacked in the banking sector every week from Jan to June

The National Bureau of Statistics in a recent data analysis has shown that 8,663 people lost their jobs in the first half of 2017. The figure shows that an average of 360 people have been sacked every week from January to June 2017. According to a report titled Selected Banking Sector Data: Sectorial Breakdown of... Read More

banking industry, banking jobs, National Bureau of Statistics, NBS

August 21, 2017

Y! TV premieres new TV series ‘The 21 Diaries’

Y! TV, the television production arm of RED, is set to launch a new TV series ‘The 21 Diaries’ on Africa Magic Urban, Channel 153. The show to be hosted by Chika Agu is set to debut on September 1, 2017, by 9:30 pm. ‘The 21 Diaries’ is a thought-provoking 25-minute series that seeks to unravel intimate thoughts... Read More

Africa Magic Urban, Chika Agu, RED, The 21 Diaries, Y! TV

August 20, 2017

Northern CAN urges President Buhari to do more work as they welcome him back

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and Abuja have also welcomed President Muhammadu Buhari back to the country. The spokeperson of the Association, Reverend John J. Hayab in a statement described the Buhari’s healing as a divine touch of God; urging him and members of his team to work and... Read More

Northern CAN, president buhari

August 20, 2017

Kaduna hospital gives free surgery to celebrate President Buhari’s return

A private hospital in Kaduna named Sultan hospital has reportedly said it will offer free medical surgery to patients starting from Sunday August 20 through to 26, 2017, to celebrate the successful medical treatment and safe return of President Muhammadu Buhari from London. The Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Tasiu Ibrahim confirmed this, noting that 15... Read More

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Facebook

August 20, 2017

Facebook celebrates World Photo Day, announces in-app tools to take and share better pictures

In celebration of World Photo Day which is celebrated on the August 19 annually, Facebook and Messenger released some insights into how photos are shared by its users around the world. Photographs have always been an important part of the interactions of users on Facebook-since inception-with millions of people posting, sharing and celebrating pictures on a... Read More

facebook, Messenger, World Photo Day

August 20, 2017

Over 100 Yoruba groups to take position on restructuring Sept. 7

About 100 Yoruba groups have chosen September 7 to make their position known on Nigeria’s restructuring, Daily Trust reports. The gathering which would hold in Ibadan, Oyo, would also address the issues bothering on the current secession agitation across the country. Chairman, Organizing Committee for the Grand Rally of the Yoruba Congress, Dr. Kunle Olajide... Read More

restructuring, Yoruba groups, Yoruba Nation

August 20, 2017

Kogi govt declares Monday public holiday to pray for President Buhari

The Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello through his Director General on Media and Publicity, Kingsley Fanwo, has declared Monday, August 21 as public holiday and Thanksgiving day to commemorate the safe return of President Muhammadu Buhari from his medical vacation in the UK, Daily Trust reports. He said the gesture was in line with the... Read More

kogi government, Muhammadu Buhari, Yahaya Bello

August 20, 2017

NANS welcomes Buhari, asks for active inclusion of youth in decision making

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in a statement by its President, Chinonso Obasi, on Sunday in Abuja, said students stood with President Buhari even in prayers. Mr Obasi said would God grant Buhari more wisdom, understanding and energy to enable him provide the necessary leadership needed to move the nation forward. “As Mr... Read More

asuu strike, NANS, Nigerian Association of Nigerian Students, President Muhammadu Buhari, youth participation

Ezekwesili

August 20, 2017

Ezekwesili explains why ASUU’s demands are unrealistic

Using the current economic situation as yardstick, a former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili, in an interview with NAN in Ibadan, says the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are unrealistic. On August 14, embarked on an indefinite strike to press home its demands for the implementation of an agreement signed between... Read More

#asuustrike, ASUU, Federal Government, Oby Ezekwesili

August 20, 2017

Why I am a die-hard supporter of Buhari – Tam David West

A former Minister of Petroleum, Tam David West has explained why he refused to comment on President Muhammadu Buhari’s ill-health. Mr David West, in an interview with The Sun said that he refused commenting on Buhari’s health because he is a die hard supporter of the President. According to David West, Buhari loves Nigeria, the... Read More

Muhammadu Buhari, Tam David West

August 20, 2017

“The media in Lagos is fond of spreading falsehood about us” | IPOB reacts to reports that it has withdrawn threats to boycott Anambra election

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, through his media aide, Darlington Chukwubuikem Okolie has denied reports that the group withdrawn its threats to boycott the Anambra governorship election scheduled to hold in November. As reported, Mr Kanu, IPOB and a non-governmental organisation (Ala-Igbo International) had met and it was resolved... Read More

anambra election, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu

August 20, 2017

APC relies on propaganda as a ploy to deceive Nigerians – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) through the national publicity secretary, Dayo Adeyeye has asked Nigerians not to digest anything the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says anymore. According to TheCable, Adeyeye said the APC had nothing more to offer Nigerians, and that the party only “relies on unbridled propaganda as a ploy to deceive Nigerians”.... Read More

APC, Dayo Adeyeye, Goodluck Jonathan, party politics, PDP, restructuring

August 20, 2017

We have concluded plans to defeat Buhari in 2019 – Makarfi

The Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi in an interview with Punch Sunday, refuted claims that Raymond Dokpesi and his cohorts were used by the party to break-up the newly registered party, Advanced People’s Democratic Alliance (APDA). He said, “I don’t even know who the chairman of APDA... Read More

2019 election, Ahmed Makarfi, APC, APDA, Muhammadu Buhari, party politics, PDP

August 20, 2017

Why I don’t have too many friends in the industry – Burna Boy

Nigerian Singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, in an interview with Punch Sunday, said the reason he does not have too many friends in the music industry is because the truth sounds odd to so many in the industry. It is in that light that he said he likes to say things like they are, and... Read More

Burna boy, Darmian Ogulu, nigerian music industry

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