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Travis Greene
November 24, 2017

[The Church Blog] Travis Greene just confirmed that No one worships like Nigeria [Watch]

Well, don’t we know already? With all of the worship events lined up week in, week out at various centres all over. Travis Greene, who was one of the headlining artistes at the recently held, Night of worship, shared highlights of his trip to Nigeria. The highlights featured an interview where he talked about the worship culture in... Read More
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LGBT
November 24, 2017

The Sexuality Blog: These are the LGBT themed films from Africa you should be looking to see.

For LGBT film makers, the film festival circuit has become an alternative sanctuary of sorts. The film festival circuit in Africa and beyond provides a safe space for creators of LGBT film and art to promote their art and gain grants and much needed critical acclaim before they push it out into the much wider... Read More
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Rich friends
November 24, 2017

[The Music Blog] Buzz Review: Ajebutter22 calls out Lagos’ super rich kids on “Rich Friends”

Ajebutter22 has been around the block. But given the timing of his blow-up on the cusp of the digital media revolution for distribution and promotion of Nigerian music, a lot of people know the singer at the peaks of viral celebrity with caption-worthy singles like “Omo Pastor”, “Senrenre” and “Bad Gang”. However, save, for “Senrenre”,... Read More
The Music Blog
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November 24, 2017

Our economic issues caused by briefcase billionaires – Emir Sanusi

Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Thursday said the growth and development of the country is being hindered by the emergence of “briefcase billionaires”. Sanusi said this while speaking at the end of a three-day  Northern Regional Conference on Security, Justice and Development: Effective implementation of intervention measures’. He said when people get wealth they... Read More
The News Blog
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November 24, 2017

Maina did not recover any property…seized pension assets have not been shared | EFCC tells Senate

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed allegation by the Senate that property seized from suspected pension thieves had been shared. What happened: Chairman of the senate ad hoc committee investigating the reinstatement of Abdulrasheed Maina, Emmanuel Paulker had alleged that 222 houses recovered by Maina task force was shared under the watch of EFCC. “The... Read More
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November 24, 2017

We have compiled a list of 500 tax evaders…some own houses abroad – Adeosun

The Federal Government said it has identified and compiled a list of tax evaders, some of whom own houses abroad. Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun disclosed this at the national economic council meeting on Thursday. What Adeosun said: Adeosun said their tax compliance status at home will be determined. She added that they can take advantage... Read More
The News Blog
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November 23, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Dogara, Okupe, Chude and the throwback to the PDP rule

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 matters, 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
Opinion
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November 23, 2017

Police reinstates officer indicted in the Apo Six murders

The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Danjuma, who was reportedly responsible for the extra-judicial killing of five young auto spare parts traders and a young woman on June 7, 2005, in Apo, Abuja, has been reinstated by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF). Reference: The victims, Ekene Isaac Mgbe, Ifeanyi Ozor, Chinedu Meniru, Paulinus Ogbonna, Anthony Nwokike, and... Read More
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November 23, 2017

We’ve concluded plans to reintroduce toll gates at 38 points across Nigeria- Fashola

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Thursday, said the Federal Government has concluded arrangements to reintroduce toll gates in 38 points across the country. Highlights: The reintroduction of the toll gates will be consummated after completion of major highways. The minister who appeared before Senate Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency... Read More
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November 23, 2017

The Late 5: Jonathan and the 2015 elections, Super Eagles FIFA ranking and, other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Nigerian Super Eagles has dropped nine places in the latest FIFA ranking despite impressive performance against Argentina – not forgetting that the team did not lose any match in the World Cup qualifiers. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he should be blamed for... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
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November 23, 2017

‘Why Nigerian Universities cannot produce graduates equal to Oxford’

Nigerian Universities cannot be ranked among the best in the world says the Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Professor Ibrahim Garba. Prof Garba stated this at a press conference ahead of the university’s 40th Convocation Ceremony coming up on Saturday. While speaking on the prospects and challenges of ABU, he identified lack of... Read More
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November 23, 2017

‘Former Pensions Boss, Maina still collecting salaries’

Counsel to the former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pensions Reform, Abdulrasheed Maina, Mohammed Katu has said his client is still collecting salaries. Reference: President Muhammadu Buhari had ordered the dismissal of Mr Maina from the civil service after the report of his reinstatement and promotion surfaced online. Back to the matter: Speaking on Thursday when he appeared... Read More
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November 23, 2017

We should not be discussing 2019 yet – Tambuwal

The Governor of Sokoto, Aminu Tambuwal has described discussions on the 2019 elections as a “distraction and unhelpful” to elective office holders. Tambuwal made the remark in Sokoto on Thursday and said what should be paramount now were discussions about governance and how the mandates given in 2015 should be executed, The News Agency of... Read More
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November 23, 2017

LAGELU FM ABULA DAY (2 YEARS ANNIVERSARY)

Nigeria, with her diverse ethnic groups, has several foods delicacies that even some Nigerians are yet to try. You may be forgiven for having not tried Amala and Abula, if you reside in Port Harcourt, Kano or Owerri, definitely not Ibadan. In view of this, Southwest’s most influential indigenous private station, Lagelu 96.7 FM, Ibadan,... Read More
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November 23, 2017

Ric Hassani, Aramide, TJan, Johnny Drille to Perform at Live & Wavy – the full expression of music.

Lovers of good music are in for a treat this festive season as music concert Live & Wavy- the full expression of music, is set to have its maiden edition at Freedom Park, Lagos Island on Friday December 8, 2017.   Headlined by multiple Headies Awards nominee Ric Hassani, Live & Wavy will feature performances... Read More
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Hotel Called Memory
November 23, 2017

Lights, Camera No Dialogue: a Hotel Called Memory Premieres In Lagos

Tons of movie lovers gathered at C, Lagos on Sunday 19th November 2017 where Temple productions treated our curious and expectant minds to a new African cinema experience. Produced by veteran actress Ego Boyo and directed by seasoned director Akin Omotosho, A HOTEL CALLED MEMORY is a different kind of film. No two person leave... Read More
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November 23, 2017

The Thread: “I’m actually not at all concerned about innocent men losing their jobs over false sexual harassment allegations” | When feminism goes wrong

Teen Vogue Columnist Emily Linden, who’s also the founder of the Unslut project went on a rampage yesterday. She effectively said she did not care that innocent men suffer consequences of false sexual harassment accusations in the workplace. Twitter was stunned. The writer and activist went on to explain her reasoning, and we have to... Read More
Opinion
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November 23, 2017

I have nothing to do with Maina’s recall | Malami tells Reps

Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has insisted that he didn’t approve the reinstatement of former chairman of the presidential task force on pension reform, Abdulrasheed Maina. Malami said this on Thursday when he appeared before a house of representatives committee probing Maina’s reinstatement. Malami added that some politicians and lawmakers were involved in the pension... Read More
The News Blog
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November 23, 2017

Just In: Senate rejects Buhari’s INEC REC nominee

The senate has rejected Ahmed Mahmud as nominee for the position of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner, representing Zamfara state. Two senators from Zamfara rejected Mahmud on the grounds that he is from Sokoto state. The upper chamber however approved approved the nomination of Ambassador Rufus Akeju (Lagos) and Dr. Mahmuda Isah (Kebbi).
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November 23, 2017

2018 budget: Top government officials have refused to honour invitations – Senate

Spokesman of the Senate, Aliyu Sabi has said some top government officials have refused to honour invitations over 2018 budget. While speaking on reporters in Abuja on Wednesday, Sabi said the absence of chief executives of some agencies is making the work frustrating. “The senate is disturbed by a new trend where heads or chief... Read More
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