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January 13, 2019

#ThePlatformDebates: ‘Our civil servants are very disgracefully paid’ – ADP guber candidate, Gbadamosi

The gubernatorial candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Lagos for the 2019 elections, Babatunde Gbadamosi has promised to review the pay of public sector workers if elected as governor of the nation’s economic capital. Speaking on Sunday during a debate for candidates in the March 2nd governorship election organised by The Platform, a non-governmental initiative, Gbadamosi stated... Read More
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January 13, 2019

#ThePlatformDebates: I’ll bring character to leadership in Lagos – Jimi Agbaje

The gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos for the 2019 elections, Jimi Agbaje has promised to bring fresh ideas in the governance of the state. Speaking on Sunday during a debate for candidates in the March 2nd governorship election organised by The Platform, a non-governmental initiative, Agbaje said: “I will bring character to leadership in... Read More
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January 13, 2019

#ThePlatformDebates: I’ll tackle the issue of Apapa gridlock within my first 60 days – Sanwo-Olu

The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos for the 2019 elections, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to tackle the issues of traffic gridlock in the state within the first 60 days if elected governor. He stated this on Sunday during a debate for candidates in the March 2nd governorship election organised by The... Read More
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January 13, 2019

Entertainment Roundup: Eddie Murphy confirms ”Coming to America” sequel; Falz announces new album ”Moral Instruction” | Other stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment during the week and others that unravelled while you slept yesterday – and are still buzzing today. Eddie Murphy confirms Coming to America sequel Over 30 years since Eddie Murphy starred as Prince Akeem in the 1988 classic comedy Coming to America, the actor will reprise the role in a sequel... Read More
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January 13, 2019

UPDATE: CJN Onnoghen responds, as CCT confirms corruption allegations against him

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen has responded to the accusations of false assets declaration by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Premium times reports. According to details of a written statement given by the CJN obtained by the medium, Onnoghen noted that he “forgot to update his asset declaration, after the expiration of his 2005... Read More
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January 12, 2019

Just In: FG accuses CJN Onnoghen of corruption, demands he vacates office immediately

The Federal Government has asked the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Walter Nkanu Onnoghen to immediately vacate his office as Head of the nation’s judiciary, accusing him of failing to declare his assets in breach of the provision of the Code of Conduct Bureau and for operating foreign currencies account which comprised Dollars Account, Pound Sterling... Read More
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January 12, 2019

Kerry Washington’s verdict on ”Lionheart” is that she loves it!

The buzz around Genevieve Nnaji’s Lionheart, which arrived on Netflix last week Friday, hit a new high when Hollywood actress Kerry Washington tweeted this morning that she was watching the movie and loving it. She congratulated Nnaji and ended the tweet with the hashtag #NaijaLove. Currently watching and loving #LionHeartTheMovie ?? Congrats @GenevieveNnaji1 for this heart... Read More
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January 12, 2019

UPDATE: Police reacts as Dino Melaye chooses ‘floor’ over bed at DSS hospital

The intrigues in the case between the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye and the Nigeria Police appears to be far from over, as the embattled lawmaker, refused Friday evening to enter the main building of the Department of State Security Services (DSS) medical facility he was allegedly transferred to forcefully, by operatives of the Force. According to a... Read More
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January 12, 2019

Ganduje drags Kwankwaso to EFCC for alleged corruption; Dangote remains Africa’s richest man in new Forbes’ ranking | Other top stories this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. Ganduje drags Kwankwaso to EFCC for alleged corruption, diversion of govt. fund While inaugurating 12 campaign committees for his second term bid in Kano, incumbent governor of the state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has said his administration is probing his predecessor, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso over multi-billion naira... Read More
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January 11, 2019

Today’s Noisemakers: MI Abaga, Cindy, and reactions to Falz’s new music video for ‘Talk’

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers Here are the ones we... Read More
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January 11, 2019

The Late 5: NNPC to reduce price of cooking gas; MC Oluomo may be flown abroad for further treatment | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversations today. NNPC to reduce price of cooking gas The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has revealed that it will put measures in place to reduce the price of cooking gas. The corporation said it was ready to implement an effective commercial framework that would halt the export of... Read More
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January 11, 2019

UPDATE: Location of Dino Melaye revealed after reported ‘disappearance’

A report has emerged on the location of the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye who was reportedly whisked away from his hospital bed at the Police Hospital, Abuja by masked police operatives in an unmarked vehicle on Friday to an undisclosed location. According to a Channels TV presenter, Seun Okinbaloye who tweeted on the development Friday evening, the embattled lawmaker was taken... Read More
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January 11, 2019

Just In: Dino Melaye reportedly ‘disappears’ from hospital bed

The drama over the initial attempts to arrest the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye and his subsequent surrender to the Police for questioning, appears to be far from over as masked police operatives have reportedly stormed the hospital where the embattled lawmaker is receiving treatment and whisked him away. According to information obtained from witnesses... Read More
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Amina Zakari
January 11, 2019

2019 Elections: INEC and the rest of us

The stage is set for an epic bout that will determine who will lead Nigeria for another four years. Political activities are already picking up waves and gladiators are strategizing and mobilising their structures to ensure that their chosen candidates prevails in the various elective contests, and more importantly, the presidential seat, which is up... Read More
Opinion
January 11, 2019

“Our passion is bigger than our problem…” || 7 takeaways from Adebola Williams’ speech at the ECRG Africa Summit

Adebola Williams, the chief executive officer of RED, on Wednesday, 9 January, 2019 delivered a rousing speech at the  European Conservatives and Reformists Group Africa Summit 2019 where he highlighted the impact of youth culture on socio-economic development and the work of Statecraft Inc., the nation-building company under RED, in advocating for democracy and good governance in Africa. Speaking... Read More
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ASUU
January 11, 2019

ASUU’s strike is a reminder education means nothing to the Buhari administration

That an administration with a Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria will treat education with such disdain means educational qualification and titles are somehow overrated for effective delivery of quality leadership. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) embarked on an indefinite strike on Monday, November 5, 2018. According to the body among... Read More
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CODE
January 11, 2019

[The Social Change Blog] 2019: CODE in partnership with WaterAid embarks on #Vote4WASH campaign to drive attention to WASH issues in Nigeria

Connected Development (CODE) in preparation for the 2019 general election has unveiled its plan to launch what it tagged the #Vote4WASH campaign. The Non-Governmental Organization, with a focus on empowering marginalized communities by tracking government spending at the grassroots, is launching  a partnership with WaterAid will take place in three states of Lagos, Edo and Kano... Read More
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January 11, 2019

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie now has a real Twitter account, so scammers be warned

Author, feminist, and unapologetic purveyor of controversies Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie now has an official Twitter account. This was reveal yesterday on Twitter by her team, which was set up because fake accounts were impersonating the author and attempting to extort people. In the churning era of social media, high profile figures are impersonated which is... Read More
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Ezekwesili
January 11, 2019

The Big 5: Ezekwesili promises to reduce poverty; PDP says it has flushed out corrupt leaders into APC | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today. Ezekwesili promises to reduce poverty The Presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (APCN) and former minister of education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has promised to implement a policy that will reduce the level of poverty and hardship in the country if elected. Ezekwesili, a... Read More
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January 10, 2019

DStv’s Step Up Boost will upgrade your current subscription package to a higher one, offer starts on January 15

The new year is already ushering great things as DSTtv is set to be more consumer-oriented. Starting on January 15, the cable service will kickstart #DStvStepUpBoost, a promotion that gives its subscribers a feel of the up side of life! What this offers means is that upgrading your subscription to the next package will BOOST you... Read More
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January 10, 2019

Today’s Noisemakers: Teni, Olorisupergal and reactions to Aliko Dangote retaining position for Forbes’ 2019 list of richest men in Africa

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here are the ones we... Read More
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January 10, 2019

The Late 5: Ganduje drags Kwankwaso to EFCC for alleged corruption, diversion of govt. fund; I will defeat APC, PDP – Moghalu | Other top stories

Here are the top stories that drove conversations today. Ganduje drags Kwankwaso to EFCC for alleged corruption, diversion of govt. fund While inaugurating 12 campaign committees for his second term bid in Kano, incumbent governor of the state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has said his administration is probing his predecessor, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso over multi-billion naira... Read More
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January 10, 2019

How it happened at Laughfest | The variety show fundraiser successful for a worthy cause

The Joyful Joy Foundation and its founder, Osas Ighodaro Ajibade, held the successful ‘LaughFest’ variety show fundraiser to an excited and supportive audience raising funds towards the fight against malaria. Terra Kulture Arena provided a state of the art backdrop for the evenings fundraiser. Opening the event was singer, Precious Emmanuel, with a beautiful rendition of... Read More
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January 10, 2019

N-Power unveils reward package for volunteers, pegs star prize at N1m

The Federal Government has introduced a social media competition tagged ‘N-Power Impact Series Competition‘ for beneficiaries to share stories on the impact of the N-Power programme on them as individuals and on their respective communities. Packaged also as a reward for outstanding N-Power volunteers to invest in a business project, interested beneficiaries are welcomed to participate in... Read More
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January 10, 2019

The trailer for Basketmouth’s ”The Exorcism of Alu” is here to scare the bejesus out of you

Basketmouth’s first-ever feature film The Exorcism of Alu is far away from the comedian’s wheelhouse. Teased as a horror movie on his Instagram, I had been thinking it was a prank. Well, it’s not! The trailer dropped this morning and it is eerily good, brilliantly enigmatic and suspenseful. It’s got a dark, shaky, Blumhouse-y feel... Read More
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