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December 18, 2018

The Late 5: PDP berates Buhari over statement blaming Jonathan on delay in appointing Ministers; Buhari accuse NASS of inflating debts owed states | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The opposition People’s Democratic Party has berated the Presidency over its claim that  former President Goodluck Jonathan was responsible for the delay by President Muhammadu Buhari in forming his cabinet nearly six months after he was inaugurated as President in 2015, describing it as the height of... Read More
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December 18, 2018

Atiku criticises President Buhari’s comments on ‘opportunities of the past’

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has downplayed President Muhammadu Buhari’s promise to give a level playing ground to opposition parties – something he was “denied in the past” – saying the statement is an indication that the President is a poor student of history. President Buhari had reportedly said on Monday,... Read More
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December 18, 2018

The internet is still reacting and goofing on Toke Makinwa’s “Able God” tweet at Ebuka

Yesterday, media personality and fashion designer Toke Makinwa gave us one more reason to believe that 2018 still has some frivolousness. In what looks like a seemingly innocuous tweet, Makinwa revealed that she had been hearing Ebuka in Chinko Ekun’s Able God, a 2018 song from the rapper featuring Zlatan and Lil Kesh. Also, and... Read More
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December 18, 2018

Just In: Police occupy NASS complex, prevents workers entry

The Police have occupied the National Assembly Complex, with patrol vans barricading the main entrance to the complex, close to the Eagle Square. With the entrances to the premises shut, workers were prevented from gaining entry while security operatives also frisked journalists, construction workers, vendors and a few who they felt should be allowed in, as reported by Punch. The development... Read More
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December 18, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Academy unveils 2019 Oscar shortlists; Chief Daddy opens with over N40m | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Chief Daddy opens big at the box office with N40 million Over the weekend, the new comedy film “Chief Daddy” debuted in cinemas across the country; selling N42.6 million worth of movie tickets in its... Read More
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December 18, 2018

The Big 5: Amnesty International is damaging the morale of our troops – Buhari; Ekiti can’t afford a cabinet now – Fayemi | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The scheduled reconciliation meeting between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government over the ongoing strike by university lectures has been adjourned indefinitely after its two-hour meeting with government late Monday ended without any agreement. While the ASUU President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi,... Read More
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December 17, 2018

The Late 5: NASS workers begin warning strike 2 days before Buhari presents budget; Atiku promises ministerial position for Nigerian under 30 | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. An OAU lecturer, Richard Akindele has been sentenced to 24 months in prison, after he changed his plea from ‘non-guilty’ to ‘guilty’. The trial judge, Maureen Onyekenu had earlier rejected a suspended sentence and plea bargain which the defendant’s counsel, Francis Omotosho, had pleaded for, noting that suspended... Read More
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December 17, 2018

Fuel marketers confirm receipt of N236bn promissory notes

Petroleum products marketers Monday, have confirmed that they have started collecting the N236 billion promissory notes for their outstanding subsidy debts. The Executive Secretary, Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), Olufemi Adewole, said in an interview (Premium Times) that marketers began to collect the payments on Friday. “I can confirm to you... Read More
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NGO Bill
December 17, 2018

How Amnesty International has attempted to destabilise Nigeria – Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army has called for the closure of the Amnesty International (AI) offices in Nigeria, alleging there is credible evidence the organisation is working hard to destabilise the country. This was said in a statement on Monday by the Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, which reads that the organisation’s attempt to destabilise the nation was noted... Read More
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December 17, 2018

Jonathan not Buhari should be blamed for the delay in appointment of Ministers – Presidency

The Presidency on Monday blamed the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan for the delay in the formation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet. In a chat on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Presidential media aide, Garba Shehu, disclosed this while responding to an accusation by a Spokesman for the Atiku Abubakar Campaign Organisation, Phrank Shuaibu, who also featured on the... Read More
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Akindele
December 17, 2018

Just In: Sacked O.A.U. Lecturer, Professor Akindele pleads guilty to sex-for-mark allegation

An embattled former lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Prof. Richard Iyiola Akindele, dragged to court over his demand for sex from one of his students, Monica Osagie, has on Monday changed his plea from ‘not guilty’ to ‘guilty.’ As reported by Punch. the prosecutor, Shogunle Adenekan said all parties in the matter have... Read More
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December 17, 2018

The Big 5: SSANU commences nationwide protest; Buhari, APC not interested in campaigns for 2019 election, planning to rig – PDP | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) has commenced a three-day nationwide protest this Monday, citing alleged refusal of the Federal Government to obey a court judgment on staff schools and to honour agreements on earned allowance. In a statement by its National Public Relations... Read More
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December 16, 2018

Here’s a full list of #TFAA2018 Winners

The 13th edition of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) held on Sunday, 16 December, 2018 at The Balmoral, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. With 100 nominees selected by the Central Working Committee this year, the awards event acknowledged their inspiring work and initiatives that have made impact through social enterprise and creativity. Here is a... Read More
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Lionheart
December 16, 2018

Here’s when Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ will start streaming on Netflix

With the film festival fare and goodwill that Genevieve Nnaji’s directorial debut Lionheart has enjoyed, streaming powerhouse Netflix has announced the films and TV shows coming to its platform in January. As such, Lionheart, which was picked up by Netflix in a global rights deal back in September, will be available for streaming on January... Read More
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December 16, 2018

The Big 5: Babangida calls Buhari an “excellent role model” as he turns 76; 37 SDP chairs reject Donald Duke’s sacking | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 76th birthday – Buhari will be 76 on Monday, 17 December. “I join the first lady, Aisha, and all your children and grandchildren in wishing you many happy returns of your birthday. Aisha’s loyalty and... Read More
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December 15, 2018

The Late 5: Time has come to bring the evils of Boko Haram to a definitive end – Buhari; I can’t wait for the Presidential debate – Atiku | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday summoned another Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) to address prevailing security challenges in the sub-region. Addressing the other Heads of the State at the Summit, Buhari noting that the meeting was... Read More
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December 15, 2018

Dogara says Tradermoni scheme is one of the highest forms of corruption; SDP abandons Atiku ahead of 2019, pulls out of CUPP I Other top stories this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week: Speaker of the House of Representatives,  Yakubu Dogara, condemned the implementation of the tradermoni scheme by the Federal Government, explaining that distribution of cash to the public very close to general elections by public officials, no matter how noble the intent may be, amount to vote buying... Read More
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December 15, 2018

Nigerian Army lifts suspension on activities of UNICEF in North East

Hours after the Nigerian Army suspended the operations of  the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in the North-East, alleging that it abdicated its primary duty of catering for the wellbeing of children and the vulnerable through humanitarian activities and now engages in training selected persons for clandestine activities to continue sabotaging the counter-terrorism efforts, the... Read More
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Osinbajo
December 14, 2018

#2019Debate: We have the largest social investment policy in the history of our country – Yemi Osinbajo

The Vice President and running mate to the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yemi Osinbajo has said that the social investment policy of the Muhammadu Buhari is about the largest in the history of the country. Osinbajo who disclosed this at the presidential debate organised by the NEDG/BON on Friday in Abuja, stressed... Read More
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December 14, 2018

#2019Debate: There is no subsidy anywhere, we are only subsiding inefficiency – Peter Obi

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi has described the current subsidy regime on petrol in the country as ineffective and unnecessary. Speaking during the presidential debate organised by the NEDG/BON on Friday, the former Anambra Governor who noted that subsidy spending is currently higher than spending on health and education, stressing... Read More
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December 14, 2018

#2019Debate: You can’t shut down your shop and be chasing criminals – Peter Obi

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi has berated the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration over its approach to issues of the economy, as it accused it of putting the fight against corruption ahead of pursuing policies that will grow the economy. The former Anambra Governor disclosed this at the presidential debate... Read More
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December 14, 2018

The Late 5: Things are going to be harder than now – Buhari; Nigerian Army accuses UNICEF of sabotage in North East | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has warned governors and other leaders in the country to brace up for tougher times ahead, especially as regards the economy and infrastructural development of the country.  Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, said the President disclosed... Read More
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December 14, 2018

BREAKING: Trouble for Donald Duke’s ambition as court declares Jerry Gana SDP candidate

An FCT High Court in Maitama has declared a former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, as the winner of the October 6 Presidential primary election of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and ordered the party to forward Gana’s name to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the party’s flag bearer for the 2019 presidential election.... Read More
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