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Nyako’s reinstatement: S’Court fixes ruling for Dec. 16
The validity of the impeachment of former governor of Adamawa State, Admiral Murtala Nyako (rtd) will be put to bed as the Supreme Court has fixed December 16, 2016 to…
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FG orders EFCC to refund N10bn to NBC
The federal government has ordered the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to refund the sum of N10 billion it confiscated to the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). NBC’s Director General, Modibo Kawu, told journalists…
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Oloruntorera Adesina: All I want is a scar on my face [Nigerian Voices]
by Oloruntorera Adesina All I want is a scar on my face. My friends think I’m insane for having such a bizarre desire. I can’t pinpoint the exact moment when…
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What VP Yemi Osinbajo told the 21 released #ChibokGirls
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday received 21 Chibok girls who were released by terrorist sect, Boko Haram in Abuja. Before receiving them Minister of Information Lai Mohammed had given…
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Sarah Apuu: What is the rationale behind religious crisis? [Nigerian Voices]
"We had just entered kaduna when we saw people gathered on the street, blocking the road with tires aflame. We alighted the bus and all kept running in the same…
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Odichukwuemeka Valentine: The negative effects of cheating in a relationship [Nigerian Voices]
by Odichukwuemeka Valentine I wish to use this story to educate the society on the negative effects of cheating in relationships. I equally wish to inspire people to love genuinely…
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5 things to know about Bob Dylan, 2016 winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature
"The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2016 is awarded to Bob Dylan for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition..." The announcement made by the Swedish…
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The Media Blog: Orji Kalu has two media houses – but he still smells like a loser
You know the other day, we were just thinking about it – politicians in Nigeria buy media platforms in order to own power, to shape conversations, to control narratives, to…
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These leaked letters completely change the narrative about judges’ arrest
We all went hard on the Federal Government and the Department of State Security over the weekend about the issue of the illegal arrest of Justices across 6 cities in…
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Chimamanda Adichie: “Dear Ijeawele, or a femininst manifesto in fifteen suggestions”
by Chimamanda Adichie Dear Ijeawele, What joy. And what lovely names: Chizalum Adaora. She is so beautiful. Only a day old and she already looks curious about the world. Your…
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Peregrino Brimah: First they killed the Christians, now they kill Shia Muslims…
by Peregrino Brimah When there was supposed to be a Miss World beauty pageant in Nigeria, they looked for and killed Christians and burnt Churches. At every opportunity, for things that happen…
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Pres. Buhari arrives Germany (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Germany after leaving the shores of Nigeria earlier today. Buhari will be meeting with German Chancellor, Angela Merkel. See photos below:
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NOI Polls paints the picture of Nigeria’s recession – in figures
by Usman Alabi Sometimes you wonder if the human mind and reaction to a particular socioeconomic condition can be statistically captured with scientific exactitude. Most times in the process of…
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El-Rufai condemns attacks on Shiites
Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has condemned the attack on members of the Shi'ites group by youths in Kaduna State. In a statement signed by Samuel Aruwan, the governor’s…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. Boko Haram release 21 #ChibokGirls Terrorist sect, Boko Haram has released 21 of the over 200 schoolgirls they abducted…
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Opinion: Random thoughts on Ken Nnamani’s electoral reform committee
by Jideofor Adibe Early this month, the Buhari government, through the Attorney General of the Federal and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, inaugurated a 24-member committee on Constitution and Electoral…
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21 released Chibok girls meet Vice President, Osinbajo (PHOTOS)
After going through psychological and health tests conducted by experts, the 21 Chibok girls who were earlier released today met with the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. See Photos: eased Chibok…
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UPDATED: Names of the 21 released Chibok girls
Nigerians on Thursday received news of the release of 21 out of over 200 Chibok girls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014. Saharareporters has released names of some of…
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EbonyLife TV’s Sons of the Caliphate brings the north closer to you
by Akan Ido So we watched the Sons of the Caliphate movie produced by EbonyLife TV yesterday and we think it's a winner - it pulls you in. It's our game of…
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Feyi Fawehinmi: Nigeria’s forex market – what Koko said
by Feyi Fawehinmi I’ve not been lucky enough to meet Bola Onadele (“Koko”) yet but he’s one of those people you constantly hear about. For the best part of the…
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Fulani herdsmen kill two policemen in Kaduna
Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Thursday killed two policemen along the Kagoro-Gidan Waya Road in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Punch reports. It was gathered that two others were injured…
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Troops arrest 13 oil thieves, kill suspected militant in Niger Delta
The Joint Military Task Force in the Niger Delta said it has arrested 13 oil thieves and killed one suspected militant in different operations. Spokesperson of 'Operation Delta Safe', Lt.…
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45 Shiite members arrested in Plateau
Plateau State Police Command said it has arrested 45 Shi'ites members during a banned procession on Wednesday. The Spokesperson of the command, Terna Tyopev, on Thursday said the leader of the…
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Release of 21 Chibok girls a huge relief – Gordon Brown
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Gordon Brown on Thursday said the release of 21 out of the over 200 Chibok girls kidnapped in 2014 a huge relief. Brown…
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T-Pain is coming to Lagos this October for the Heineken Live Your Music party
American singer and rapper, T-Pain, has been announced as the host of Heineken’s Live Your Music party by Nigerian Breweries, brewers of premium beer brand, Heineken. The Heineken Live Your…
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Recession: FG to save N19bn from travels, sitting allowances
The Federal Government is looking to save N19bn from expenses made on travels and allowances as part of measures to tackle recession. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance,…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Can NASS please explain 3000 legislative aides?
Just when you're trying to make sense of the events that happen in Nigeria's political sphere on a daily basis, you'll stumble on another news story that will ruin all…
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Halt plans to demolish structures in waterfront communities, Amnesty int’l tells Lagos govt
Amnesty International on Thursday urged the Lagos State government to stop plans to demolish all irregular structures in waterfront communities across the state within the next three days. This was in…
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Customs officers kill 4 while chasing smugglers in Lagos
Alleged sporadic shootings by some trigger-happy Nigerian Customs Service (NIS) operatives on Thursday have left four persons dead and 3 others injured, The Nation reports. According to reports, the incident occurred…
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BBOG commends FG, military over release of 21 Chibok girls
The Bring Back Our Girls campaign group has said the release of 21 out of over 200 Chibok girls abducted by Boko Haram is a 'wonderful development'. The group in…
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