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BudgIT, EiE commend Supreme Court on transparency, demand #OpenNASS

by Dolapo Adelana Advocacy organisations, BudgIT and Enough is Enough (EiE) have commended the Supreme Court form making details of its budget expenditure public. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Seun Onigbinde, co-founder, BudgIT. The groups called on the National Assembly to follow suit by opening up its budget to the... Read More

budget, Budgit, Enough is Enough (EiE), national assembly, supreme court

Kogi gov. welcomes defection of 6 PDP legislators to APC

by Dolapo Adelana Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello has welcomed the defection of six legislators of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), In a statement by Kingsley Fanwo, DG Media and Publicity to the Governor, Bello said the defectors must have been attracted by his leadership style. “The All Progressives Congress is... Read More

APC, defection, Kingsley Fanwo, PDP, Politics, Yahaya Bello

Nigeria will soon recover from recession – World Bank

The World Bank has said Nigeria will soon get out of its economic recession. Country Manager in Nigeria, International Finance Corporation, Eme Essien-Lore said this in Lagos on Thursday. ”In our perspective and with the numbers that we have seen coming from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Nigeria’s economy has recorded... Read More

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Letter to the son of man: Why do Nigerians care so much about Big Brother Naija?

by Adeojo Kolawole Adeyemi Hannibal Dear Son of Man I am excited as ever to get your timely correspondence. It was a timely balm that soothes the strained joints of our daily struggles. More so, it was an insight into a higher mind that proffers pragmatic panacea to our constant societal problems from... Read More

Big Brother Nigeria, Buhari, opinion, Politics

The Thread: Demola Olarewaju wrestles and knocks out Peregrino Brimah over party politics

Virtually every day of this week, we have witnessed fights between members of Twitter Nigeria. There was Hushpuppi versus Davido, Elnathan John versus Kayode Ogundamisi and now Demola Olarewaju versus Peregrino Brimah. Demola simply cannot abide the random fence jumping some Nigerians do around political candidates and parties. Do see below: Peregrino Brimah: Covetous cabal... Read More

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IBB university discovers crude oil deposit in Bida basin

by Azeez Adeniyi The Head of Research and Development, Ibrahim Badamasi Babaginda (IBB), Niger State Prof. Nuhu Obaje, on Thursday said the institute has discovered large quantity of crude oil deposit at Bida Basin. Obaje said this at the exhibition of raw materials and local products, held at Landmark Centre, Victoria Island. He said the... Read More

Bida Basin, crude oil, deposit, discover, IBB University

Reps want Anyim prosecuted over $18.3bn Abuja centenary project

The House of Representatives has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission to prosecute a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim. The lower chamber said Anyim should be arrested for his role in the acquisition of land for the controversial... Read More

$18.3bn, Abuja centenary project, House of Represenaltatives, Pius Anyim, prosecution

Why I barred governors from visiting me in London – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has explained why he barred governors from visiting him while he was in London. In a series of tweets on Thursday, Buhari said he didn’t want the Nigerian Government to move to London. “I also apologized to the Governors for barring visits while I was away—I didn’t want Government to move to... Read More

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WAEC to reduce results release date to 60 days after exam

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has said it plans to release results of West African Senior School Certificates Examination after 60 days. The Head of National Office, WAEC in Nigeria, Mr Olu Adenipekun, said this at the sideline of the council’s 65th anniversary celebration which began on Thursday in Lagos. He said the waiting... Read More

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Buhari orders release of second tranche of Paris Club refund to states

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday ordered the release of the second tranche of the London-Paris Club refunds to states. Buhari gave the order while addressing a meeting of the National Economic Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, according to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. Buhari ordered the... Read More

EFCC, Paris Club Refund, President Muhammadu Buhari, second payment, states

Trump vows long legal battle over blocked travel ban

US President Donald Trump has said he engage in a long legal battle after two federal judges ruled against his ban on travel from six mainly-Muslim countries on Wednesday. While addressing supporters late Wednesday in Nashville, Trump described the judges decision as ‘terrible’, describing it as “unprecedented judicial overreach.” “The law in the Constitution gave... Read More

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EFCC arrests fake islamic cleric over N11m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested one Saheed Omoniyi over alleged N11m fraud perpetrated through the Internet. The Head of Public Affairs, EFCC Ibadan Zonal Office, Ayo Oyewole on Thursday said Omoniyi defrauded his victims them by posing as a renowned Islamic cleric. He said that the suspect had impersonated a popular Lagos-based... Read More

arrests, EFCC, fake islamic cleric, Fraud, N11m, Sheikh

Three dead in fire incident at Borno IDPs camp

by Azeez Adeniyi The National Emergency Management Authority has said a fire incident at internally displaced persons camp in Borno State, has killed three people and left six persons injured. In a statement by its Information Officer, in the North-East zonal office, Maiduguri, Mallam AbdulKadir Ibrahim onThursday, the agency said the fire incident started from... Read More

Borno IDPs, CAMP, Fire incident, north-east, Three dead

Candidates awaiting results can apply for UTME – JAMB

by Azeez Adeniyi The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board on Thursday said candidates awaiting results are eligible to register and sit for the forthcoming Universities Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This is contrary to reports that candidates still awaiting their ordinary level results cannot sit for the examination. Spokesperson of JAMB, Fabian Benjamin, said candidates who... Read More

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Just In: Amaju Pinnick elected into CAF Executive Committee

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has been elected into the CAF Executive Committee. Pinnick defeated his Beninoise counterpart Anjorin Ayodele Moucharafou with 32 vote to 17. Madagascar FA chief Ahmad Ahmad also defeated Issa Hayatou to emerge CAF President. The CAF election is still ongoing in Addis Ababa. Details later…

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Atedo Peterside, Onari Duke, Timi Dakolo, Waje, more attend Cobhams Asuquo’s album launch | See photos

For 16 years, Cobhams Asuquo has worked behind the scenes helping artistes achieve their album dream, but on Sunday, March 12th, Cobhams stepped into the spotlight and launched his highly-anticipated debut album at an exclusive high-profile command performance. In tune with character, Cobhams who is known for his touch of brilliance pulled all stops to... Read More

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Renominate Magu as EFCC chairman, SERAP tells FG

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the Federal Government to re-nominate Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. In a statement by its executive director, Adetokunbo Mumuni on Thursday, SERAP said the processes leading to the rejection of Ibrahim Magu was invalid. “We also urge the Senate to carry... Read More

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Your agitation can’t be achieved through violence, Ribadu tells Biafra agitators

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has called on those clamoring for Biafra republic to be patient with the government. He said this while speaking at the sideline of the 11th Convocation ceremony of Nnamdi Azikiwe University where he delivered a lecture in Awka. He said the agitators... Read More

biafra, nigeria, nuhu ribadu, southeast, violence

Where is Patrick Obahiagbon?

He became popular almost immediately he stepped into the House of Representatives in 2007. Patrick Obahiagbon was definitely going to be a household name; much for his quite unique name as much as for his sense of style which had only ever become mainstream in comedic movies. He’s since explained his choice to pull his... Read More

Thinking Through

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Still on the Matter: Maybe we should all let TBoss come home on Sunday #BBNajia

The first nomination in two weeks at the Big Brother House produced four housemates up for eviction on Sunday night: Thin Tall Tony, Efe, Debbie-Rice and Tboss. ThinTallTony was nominated by Efe, Debie-Rise, Bally and Marvis while, Tboss was put up by Bisola (of course), Efe, Bassey and Bally. Meanwhile, outside the house and here... Read More

Thinking Through

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Just In: Another fuel subsidy suspect sentenced to 10 years in prison

by Azeez Adeniyi A fuel subsidy fraud suspect, Rowaye Jubril was on Thursday convicted by an Ikeja Division of the Lagos High Court. Jubril and his company, Brila Energy Ltd. were found guilty of 13 count charges of fuel subsidy fraud. Justice Lateefat Okunnu sentenced Jibril to 10 years in prison, and made an order... Read More

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Boko Haram kills army Lieutenant in Borno attack

A Lieutenant in the Nigerian Army has been killed after Boko Haram terrorists attacked Magumeri town in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State on Wednesday evening, SaharaReporters reports. According to the news medium, Lieutenant AC Oguntoye and his colleagues were ambushed by the terrorists on their way to Gubio from a shooting range competition... Read More

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The Thread: Is the service at the Rivers state Min of Urban Development really this dreadful?

Ignorance of the law is not an excuse by any standard in Nigeria, but could government agencies make it easier for the people to access the laws by which citizens are led and fined? Not really. Here’s @JudeJagger’s unfortunate travail at the hand of the Ministry of Urban development in Rivers state. (PS: And could someone,... Read More

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Parcel bomb attack on IMF office a cowardly act – Lagarde

International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief, Christine Lagarde on Thursday condemned the letter bomb attack at an IMF office in Paris. Lagarde who is attending a conference in Frankfurt ahead of the Group of 20 finance ministers meeting in Baden-Baden described the attack as a “cowardly act.” “I condemn this cowardly act of violence and reaffirm... Read More

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Police sergeant killed in Boko Haram attack in Borno

by Azeez Adeniyi The Borno Police Command on Thursday confirmed that a sergeant was killed in Wednesday’s terrorists’ attack on Magumeri Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesman, Victor Isuku, in a statement on Thursday, said the deceased was a Mobile Police Sergeant. He said, “On Wednesday evening, information was received that Magumeri... Read More

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Buhari will respond to Magu’s rejection after receiving an official letter from the senate – Presidency

by Azeez Adeniyi The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said, the president will communicate his reaction to the Senate after receiving an official letter from the upper chamber on Magu’s rejection as EFCC chairman. Adesina made this known on his twitter page on Thursday while reacting to rejection of EFCC Acting Chairman,... Read More

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Buhari makes surprise appearance at NEC meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday made a special appearance at the meeting of the National Economic Council, NEC holding at the presidential Villa, Abuja, Vanguard reports. The NEC meeting is chaired by the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. It was gathered that the President arrived the council chamber at about 12:30pm. It was learnt that the... Read More

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[The Presidential Blog] See the “modest” photo of President Buhari that almost turned Facebook upside down

With over 2,ooo shares in just two days, Facebook Imam Ghazali Umar’s photo of President Buhari in a house said to be in Daura, Katsina (the President’s hometown) has brought forth a new and very confusing kind of angle to discussions about President Muhammadu Buhari. It has nothing to do with his sickness, and very... Read More

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Letter bomb explodes at IMF office in Paris

by Azeez Adeniyi A letter has exploded after it was opened at the offices in central Paris of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday. Police sources have said one person was slightly injured by the attack. The Paris police department said on Twitter an operation was ongoing at the offices of the IMF and... Read More

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Cheta Nwanze: Nigeria’s economic recovery is inextricably tied to her highways

by Cheta Nwanze The picture below was taken at Opoji Junction, Ekpoma. This morning. The location is roughly 800m from the Esan LGA secretariat. Along Nigeria’s A2. I travel a lot in my line of work. So I know a little about Nigeria’s highways. The major highways, South to North, are the A1, A2, A3... Read More

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