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#BudgetPadding: I signed the statement to disown Jibrin on one condition… – Gbajabiamila

Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila on Friday said he wants the police to investigate his alleged role in the padding of the 2016 budget. In a…

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Mercy Aigbe has an app – someone is not impressed at all, and she gives 3 reasons

by Tolu Omoyeni Everybody loves Mercy Aigbe! If for nothing else, but for the obvious fact she's one of the most sophisticated, elegant and fashion forward women in Nollywood. She…

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The PDP has found Buhari’s sore point and they are hitting it hard

by Isime Esene Fifteen months after taking serious verbal attacks from the Peoples Democratic Party over the perfromance of the economy on Pres. Muhammadu Buhari's watch, the All Progressives Congress…

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PODCAST: “We have up to 1,500 bets per minute,” says Dotun Ajegbile of 1960Bet

Dotun Ajegbile is the Managing Director of 1960Bet, the first indigenous betting company on the streets of Nigeria, a fact he proudly repeats as we talk about the online betting…

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Interview: This team of young people is changing the face of education

ScholarX is a social enterprise that is posed to redefine the education sector through its proprietary scholarship matching platform that gives prospective student access to essays and other education services.…

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The Media Blog: Gawker.com is dead and I don’t know what I’m going to do

by Tolu Orekoya YNaija has some times been influenced, like plenty across the world, with the tone, chutzpah and vision of Nick Denton's Gawker. As it closes down courtesy of…

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8 Nigerian movies will be showing at Toronto – 5 takeaways from this historic feat

by Tolu Omoyeni The Toronto International Film Festival is big, why it's one of the biggest in the world. Up until this moment, the TIFF would not make news in…

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SPECIAL REPORT: Let’s break down just how big betting has become in Nigeria  

by Mazi Emeka In our special report this week, we look at the cultural force the gambling has become for a helpless citizenry. Nigerians love their football. Local or international.…

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PROFILE: What Ken Saro-Wiwa told Chidi Odinkalu in 1993

by Mazi Emeka He almost single-handedly raised the profile of Nigeria’s human rights body, daring to confront the same government that appointed him, standing still on the side of civil…

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Despite N3.87bn allocation in 2016 budget, there are ‘no drugs’ in Aso Rock clinic

State House Medical Centre, which provides medical services to the Presidency and their families, aides, staff of the State House and other entitled public servants, have run out of drugs and other essentials…

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APC desperate to kill opposition parties – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) does not want opposition and as such, is working towards the demise of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today. 1. Abusidiqu sues EFCC Blogger, Abubakar 'Abusidiqu' Usman has dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to court for violating his fundamental rights.…

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Unlike many, Jimi Agbaje believes PDP will stay ‘alive’, get ‘stronger’

Jimi Agbaje, a candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairmanship, on Wednesday said the party will survive its present crisis. Agbaje, who contested for the Lagos state governorship in 2015…

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PODCAST: Ruthless execution discipline – Seyi Taylor says that’s how he built Zikoko.com into a media darling

You will forgive today's Conversations with Chude podcast – it’s probably a self-indulgent conversation between two friends who have been thinking and talking about the media and its future in…

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Chibok girls: Army releases ‘Mama Boko Haram’, Bolori

One of the three persons who was declared wanted by the Nigerian Army, Aisha Wakil, was on Wednesday released. Wakil and two others were declared wanted over alleged connections with…

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My enemies are worried… I’ve found my original certificate – Obaseki

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Edo state, Godwin Obaseki on Wednesday disclosed that he has found his missing certificate. Obaseki who made the remark during an…

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Exclusive: The true story of my arrest by the EFCC – Abubakar ‘Abusidiq’ Usman

by Abubakar ‘Abusidiq’ Usman Shortly after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) released me from detention last week Tuesday, I said I was going to tell the story of…

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#RioOlympics: Germany beats Nigeria 2 – 0 to reach finals

Germany beat Nigeria 2-0 in the semi final of the football event of the Rio Olympics and will now face hosts Brazil in Saturday's final. The Germans started the game…

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How PDP’s national convention fell apart

The Peoples Democratic Party convention which held on Wednesday was a topsy turvy affair. The convention was supposed to hold at the Sharks Stadium in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state…

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The Media Blog: Jade Osiberu created the magic that’s Ndani TV – and now she is ready for her close-up with Isoken

She did it before with Gidi Up, Ndani TV's original series that secured a nomination in the AMVCAs in 2015. After nine months of saving up for this movie, scouting…

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Just In: We’re not ready to negotiate with Nigerian government – Avengers

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, on Wednesday, denied having any agreement to dialogue with the Federal Government for a possible ceasefire in the region. A statement had earlier been released…

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The PDP convention is finally dead as dodo? | 3 winners and 2 losers from today’s lock-up

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention rescheduled to hold today has again met another roadblock as the Port Harcourt venue of the convention has been sealed off by the Nigerian…

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The Media Blog: We don’t get too excited at TMB, but ‘The Wedding Party’ has us excited with a capital ‘E’

Expensive? Yes. Glossy? It’s Mo Abudu, so yes. Star-studded? Like-from-RMD-to-Frank-Donga yes. A-delicious-trailer? Yes-Yes-Yes-Yes-Yes-Yes. The trailer for ‘The Wedding Party’ – the fresh new film from EbonyLife TV is out and…

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‘I’m not scared of Boko Haram… They are not my God’ – Escaped Chibok girl, Amina Ali

Amina Ali Nkeki, the 21-year-old Chibok girl that recently escaped from Boko Haram captivity, has one message for her 'sisters' still in Boko Haram capitivity- "Be patient and prayerful. The…

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Chimamanda Adichie to deliver Keynote Address at the United Nations

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will be delivering a keynote address to the United Nations world body on Friday, August 19, 2016 as part of a series of events marking the occasion…

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PDP Convention: INEC confused over 2 court rulings

The Independent National Electoral Commission has been thrown into confusion on whether to monitor or stay away from the Peoples Democratic Party national convention on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Airforce releases video of aerial operations Following the accusations by terrorist group, Boko Haram, that the Nigerian Airforce killed some…

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‘PDP caused this hardship we are all going through’ – Oshiomhole

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, on Tuesday, blamed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the current economic difficulties of Nigeria. Speaking at the campaign rally for Godwin Obaseki, governorship candidate of the…

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Morning Devotion: Divine Oduduru is a star

This morning, Joachim laments the neglect of Nigeria’s athletes, stressing that they already have the talent and mentality to succeed, and just need the resources. Take a listen:

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‘My messages are not for everybody’ – Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said his messages are not for everybody. There was controversy on social media a few…

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