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November 29, 2017

The Late 5: Buhari hints at second term interest, FG declares Friday public holiday, and other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has hinted that he might be seeking re-election in 2019. This hint came in a statement in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire where he is attending the 5th European Union-African Union (EU-AU) Summit. President Muhammadu Buhari has said he demonstrated that he was for everybody when he backed Akinwunmi Adesina to emerge... Read More
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EFCC
November 29, 2017

Ikoyi funds: Only one whistleblower will be paid – Adeosun

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said only one whistleblower will be paid the whistleblower’s percentage for the N13bn Ikoyi apartment funds. She made this known to state house correspondents after the federal executive council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday. Background: Several persons had laid claims to being the whistleblower after the EFCC recovered the funds... Read More
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November 29, 2017

BREAKING: Adeosun suspends SEC DG, two others

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has suspended the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mounir Gwarzo. Adeosun said Gwarzo was suspended over an allegation of financial impropriety levelled against him. The Head of Media Division, Abdulsalam Naif, and Head of Legal Department Anastasia Braimoh were also suspended. According to a statement signed by Patricia Deworitshe on... Read More
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November 29, 2017

What are you doing this 3-Day weekend? Come explore Drinks & have fun at the Federal Palace Hotel

It’s going to be a triple dose of FUN this 3-day weekend at the International Drinks Festival! From Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd December, explore the world of drinks from over 200 brands and participate in lots of interesting activities while doing so. Also, buy all your drinks for the festive season directly from the... Read More
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November 29, 2017

The Thread: “What about the soft slave trading we practice here?” | Eldee tackles modern day slavery in Nigeria

While the uproar continues over Libya’s slave auctions of Africans, Nigerian celebrities Eldee and Kemi Adetiba have used the opportunity to draw parallels between the Libya situation and our version of slavery here, using children as househelps. See below: ..While we’re on the topic of slavery in Libya, I hope we also find time to... Read More
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November 29, 2017

The Thread: “You’re late” “Man just woke up” | Buhari tweets concern about Libya’s slave auctions; TwitterNG reacts

14 days after CNN broke the news of slave auctions taking place in Libya, President Buhari finally spoke up. It would appear that the president was waiting on other African Heads of state to comment on Libya’s barbaric act before giving his two cents on an important issue involving his nationals. President Buhari’s statement came... Read More
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November 29, 2017

Just In: FG declares Friday public holiday for Eid-Maulud celebration

The Federal Government has declared Friday as a public holiday to mark the Eid-El-Maulud celebration. Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau made the declaration on Wednesday in a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Abubakar Magaji. He admonished all Muslim faithful and Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace, progress and unity... Read More
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November 29, 2017

I backed Adesina for AfDB because I am for everybody – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said he demonstrated that he was for everybody when he backed Akinwunmi Adesina to emerge president of the African Development Bank (AfDB). Background: During his inauguration, Buhari had said, “I belong to everybody and nobody”. Adesina who served as a minister in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led government was recommended by Buhari.... Read More
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November 29, 2017

“Nigeria, as currently constituted, is certainly not working well” – Ekweremadu

The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Tuesday, said Nigeria’s unity is being threatened by religious, sectional and ethnic diversities. He said this at the 2017 Annual Conference and Induction Ceremony of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC) tagged, “Myth and Reality of Agitations: The Place of Consensus Building”, in Abuja, where he... Read More
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Libya
November 29, 2017

The Thread: “This is absolutely inhumane” “Wipe Libya off the map” | Twitter reacts in horror over Libya’s slave trade

Social media has been blowing up since CNN’s exclusive piece on the slave trade auctions in Libya came out. We’re having a difficult time wrapping our heads around the despicable fact that human beings are being bartered like cattle in this 21st century, and what’s worse is the Libyan authorities say they couldn’t act because... Read More
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November 29, 2017

President Buhari hints at his intention to contest in 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari has hinted that he might be seeking re-election in 2019. This hint came in a statement in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire where he is attending the 5th European Union-African Union (EU-AU) Summit. He was accompanied on the trip by the national leader of the APC, Bola Tinubu, and governors Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom... Read More
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VIP Pass to the Experience Lagos
November 29, 2017

[The Church Blog] Here’s how to win a VIP Pass to The Experience Lagos #TE12

Haven’t we all fantasised about getting a VIP Pass to The Experience Lagos? Well, as an update to our previous post on the VIP Pass giveaway from The Experience Lagos team, it’s now out. ICYMI: Awwuuuuf! The Experience team might be giving out VIP Passes #TE12 The Experience Lagos team has finally come out with the... Read More
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November 29, 2017

Senate fails to confirm Bello Mahmud as INEC commissioner – again

The Nigerian Senate has again refused to confirm a Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) nominee, Bello Mahmud, from Zamfara. Reference: The Senate first rejected Mr Mahmud’s nomination last Thursday for allegedly not being an indigene of the state. Latest development: On Tuesday, the lawmakers agreed to revisit the rejection after Kabir Marafa (Zamfara, APC), raised a point... Read More
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November 29, 2017

AfDB sets a target of 25 million jobs for youth over the next decade

The President, African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has launched the Presidential Youth Advisory Group (PYAG), which will likely create 25 million jobs for African youth. Highlights: PYAG, launched on the sidelines of the 6th EU-Africa Business Forum in Abidjan, would provide insights and innovative solutions for job creation for Africa’s youth as... Read More
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International Drinks Festival
November 29, 2017

International Drinks Festival brings to you the clash of the Gunners vs. The Red Devils

What’s a football match without the comments, the thrills, the buzz over some chilled drinks at the International Drinks Festival. There’s only one place to watch the high flying Gunners clash with the Red Devils rejuvenated by the return of Zlatan and Pogba; come with your friends, your emotions, your voice to shout for goals... Read More
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Buhari
November 29, 2017

President Buhari finally reacts to slave auctions in Libya

President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigerian migrants in Libya will be identified and evacuated. Why it matters: A CNN video report that has sparked global outrage about African refugees sold into slavery in Libya. During an interaction with the Nigerian community in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on Tuesday, the president said his administration will make the... Read More
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November 29, 2017

242 Nigerians return from Libya

242 Nigerians returned from Libya on Tuesday evening. The federal government had on Monday, promised to intervene and rescue Nigerian migrants in the North African country, as they called for help. The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (Southwest Zonal Office), Lagos confirmed this development saying that “only 239 were originally recorded in... Read More
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November 29, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Paul ‘Rudeboy’ Okoye says he regrets his role in the Psquare feud; Meghan Markle leaving Suits after season 7 | More stories

Here are the biggest stories that made the rounds in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Here’s almost everything you should know about the 2018 Grammy nominations list The 2018 Grammy nominations are out and Jay-Z is leading the pack with a total 8 nods. Thanks... Read More
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November 29, 2017

The Big 5: Buhari’s plan to checkmate violent extremism, Buratai on Boko Haram and, other stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. President Buhari has launched an action plan to checkmate violent extremism in the country. The policy is to be implemented by the National Security Adviser. The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has asked the political class, the Police and, others to continue to... Read More
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