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December 12, 2018

Just In: Atiku, Ezekwesili finally sign peace pact

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar has signed the peace accord ahead of the 2019 general elections – after boycotting the ceremony which held on Tuesday. Also, the candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Obiageli Ezekwesili has done same. The candidates in separate visits on Wednesday signed the... Read More
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December 12, 2018

Here’s your reminder on the Nollywood movies still coming to cinemas this December

In the past week, we have seen the release of Chief Daddy, the buzzy, bombastic EbonyLife Films vehicle that ostensibly sought to replicate the box office success of The Wedding Party. The romantic drama was released in December 2016, so go figure. Also, Ema Edosio’s Kasala landed on our cinema shores after its extensive film... Read More
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December 12, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: AY says Nollywood is a snitching community; Nick Cannon defends Kevin Hart | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. AY calls out the Nollywood community The comedian says Nollywood is a backstabbing community – quoting Kevin Ikeduba’s video. “As a growing actor and a movie producer, NOLLYWOOD has exposed me to both the good,... Read More
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December 12, 2018

The Big 5: Atiku boycotts peace pact; Miyetti Allah attack Anglican Bishops over comment on terrorism | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar says he did attend the peace pact ceremony because he was not invited. This was contained in a statement by his spokesperson. The Nigeria Police Force, Edo Command, yesterday reiterated the ban on the sale of fireworks, also... Read More
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December 12, 2018

PDP’s Atiku absent as presidential candidates sign peace pact

Presidential candidates gathered Tuesday, in Abuja, to pledge their commitment to a peaceful election in 2019 – an initiative of the Abdulsalami Abubakar National Peace Committee. But the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar was absent, saying he was not invited. Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe said in a statement that, “Following media enquiries as... Read More
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December 11, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Nnedi Okorafor, Shehu Sani, Olashile Abayomi and others

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’s our list from today:... Read More
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December 11, 2018

Nigeria Debate Group snubs Donald Duke, Sowore ahead of Presidential debate

Ahead of the February 16 Presidential elections, the Nigerian Elections Debate Group (NEDG) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) have released the names of five political parties selected to participate in the 2019 vice presidential and presidential debates. As contained in a statement signed by the Executive Secretary of the NEDG, Eddi Emesiri, the... Read More
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December 11, 2018

The Late 5: Former Governor, Dariye reportedly received N85m as Senator in prison; NLC vows to make ITUC put defaulting governors on watch list | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: A former governor of Plateau, Joshua Dariye, is reported to still earn his allowances and salaries as Senator representing Plateau Central at the National Assembly, despite being in prison. According to a report by Punch, the lawmaker who was in June, convicted for 14 years by an FCT High... Read More
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December 11, 2018

Here’s why you need to be at Laughfest, the variety show and fundraiser for the fight against Malaria

The Joyful Joy Foundation presented Laughfest for the first time in Lagos, last year, to a great turn out and amazing show. We are now excited to bring Laughfest – a variety show fundraiser back again with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Joyful Joy Foundations Pop-up Clinic outreach programs focused on eradicating Malaria every... Read More
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December 11, 2018

REVEALED: The constituency project scam used by lawmakers and government agencies

The unfortunate act of budget padding in Nigeria has become an official tactic in the corruption circle – running through the finance and planning process of supposed project execution. It is well known that individuals, organisations and nations engage in budgeting. It is seen as a master plan for any government, as it brings together... Read More
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December 11, 2018

British Council set to host The Future Awards Africa 2018 nominees

The Future Awards Africa is partnering with the British Council to host nominees of the 13th edition of the Awards on Wednesday, 12 December, 2018 in Ikoyi, Lagos. As one of the main activities leading up to the main event on 16 December, 2018, the nominees’ reception presents an opportunity to acknowledge the inspiring young... Read More
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December 11, 2018

It’s a dramatic night of football as Liverpool and Spurs Champions League fate hang in the balance

As we approach the final stage of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) group games, twelve teams (Barcelona, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Real Madrid, Roma, Manchester United, Atletico Madrid, FC Porto, Schalke 04, Ajax and Borussia Dortmund) are already through to the next stage. But English teams, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have to battle till... Read More
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December 11, 2018

Opinion: I fear it will be unto Buhari as it was unto Jonathan in 2015

There is a grand conspiracy. A plot hatched in the pits of despair and agony. There are three conspirators involved in this plot – the Nigerian people, top business executives and the international community. In this thrilling “scheme”, the Nigerian people are providing the hammer and the nail; business executives are providing the brick and... Read More
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December 11, 2018

Union Bank’s Business Advisory Seminars, building up capacity for SMEs

Union Bank has recently concluded a series of business seminars for Small and Medium scale Enterprises (SMEs) as part of its support for this group of businesses. The seminars took place in seven locations across the country including Aba, Lagos, Anambra, Kano, Kaduna, Abuja and Oyo. The sessions themed ‘Managing a successful small Business’, were... Read More
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December 11, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Lagos CP orders investigation into assault on Gideon Okeke; Netflix reveals first African original series | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Davido confirms venue for his December concert In a post shared on his social media pages on Monday, Davido shared that this year’s edition of his annual concert tagged, ”City of Davido” will be holding –... Read More
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December 11, 2018

The Big 5: President Buhari states why he won 2015 election; Kashamu at loggerheads with PDP | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) through its President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle Monday advised Nigerians not to vote for any desperate presidential candidate in 2019. Ayokunle gave the counsel while briefing reporters after meeting with presidential candidates of 14 political parties in Abuja on their plans for Nigerians... Read More
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December 10, 2018

Facebook hosts TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Africa 2018 in Lagos

TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Africa 2018 is here! And guess what? It’s being sponsored by Facebook in Lagos, Nigeria. What is the TechCrunch event about? Simple. The TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Africa is a platform that celebrates African founders and entrepreneurs. Startups compete across three categories: social good; productivity and utility; and gaming and entertainment. It profiles... Read More
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December 10, 2018

PDP is now a flowing stream of fake news | Presidency reacts to alleged raid of Atiku’s sons’ residence

Nigeria’s Presidency, through President Muhammadu Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu has described as fake news, the alleged raid on the residence of the sons of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) 2019 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. In the statement, on Twitter, Shehu dismissed the report as it is “another manifestation of the PDP’s... Read More
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