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November 23, 2017

The Thread: How to guarantee steady income in your business

Nigerian-run businesses (and this includes social media vendors) do not totally get the importance of customer service. Beyond tweeting “RT, My customer might be on your TL”, there’s more to ensuring an enduring relationship with your customers and consequently more money in your pocket. The two go hand in hand. These are the lessons Ikenna... Read More
Opinion
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Amaa Ata Aidoo
November 23, 2017

The Sexuality Blog: Listen to Amaa Ata Aidoo and Timehin Adegbeye discussion the ‘F’ word at Ake Festival 2017

The Ake Books and Art Festival 2017 is arguably the biggest literary Festival in West Africa, drawing thousands of book lovers, readers and amateur writers to Abeokuta to meet, interact with and learn from many of Africa’s literary superstars. This year’s festival was extra special though, because its theme was “That ‘F’ Word”. Yup, that... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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November 23, 2017

Sokoto To Experience Her First TED Event, TEDxArkilla, This Weekend

​​​​​​​​On Saturday, November 25th, 2017, the first ever TEDx event in the seat of the Caliphate, TEDxArkilla will be held at the Conference Hall, Iman International School, Arkilla, Sokoto State. The exclusive event features an incredible line up of speakers from, in, and outside Sokoto State, who are revered authorities in their fields, ready to... Read More
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November 23, 2017

‘How Jonathan supporters wanted a military coup after Buhari’s victory’

Some supporters of former President Goodluck Jonathan suggested a military coup to prevent President Muhammadu Buhari from assuming power, a book has revealed. The revelation is in a new book,  ‘On a Platter of Gold: How Jonathan Won and Lost Nigeria’, written by Bolaji Abdullahi. According to the author, it was suggested at one of the... Read More
The News Blog
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November 23, 2017

The Big 5: EFCC releases Anyim, Osinbajo wants youth to join politics, and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the stories top 5 stories you should be monitoring today. After obtaining a warrant to detain him, the EFCC has released former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim. However, the agency seized his passport before letting him go. Former President Goodluck Jonathan may be unable to sleep if... Read More
Featured
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November 23, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Lagos state Police say Burna Boy is “still on the run”; Jay-Z pauses concert to encourage 9-year-old girl | More stories

Catch up on the hottest entertainment gist that made the rounds yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Thursday morning. Where is Burna Boy? The Lagos state Police Command says Burna Boy is still at large. Contrary to reports that dancehall artiste, Burna Boy who has been named... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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Yokossala
November 23, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Boko Haram survivors in Yokassala to get a borehole

Yokassala,  a border town after Adamawa situated in Cameroon was relatively unknown until the Boko-Haram insurgency reached its peak. The insurgency according to the The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) estimates that out of 6.9million of internally displaced persons in the northeast, 4.8 million live in the host communities while... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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November 23, 2017

Join politics instead of complaining about bad leadership | Osinbajo tells youth

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has urged youth in the country to join political parties instead of sitting back to complain about the leadership of the country. Osinbajo gave the advice at the emerging political leaders’ summit which held in Abuja on Wednesday. Represented by Babafemi Ojudu, special adviser to the president on political affairs, Osinbajo said... Read More
The News Blog
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November 23, 2017

Preventing EFCC from arresting Ekpeyong, Oke is obstruction of justice – SERAP

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the rivalry between the Economic and financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS). What happened: The DSS had prevented the anti-graft agency from arresting Ita Ekpeyong, former director-general of DSS, and Ayo Oke, sacked director-general of the National... Read More
The News Blog
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November 23, 2017

Report the DSS to Buhari for misconduct | Sagay tells Magu

Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay has urged the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu to report the DSS to President Muhammadu Buhari. What happened: Officials of the DSS had prevented the EFCC from arresting former director of the DSS, Ita Ekpeyong and sacked DG... Read More
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November 23, 2017

‘EFCC releases ex-SGF Anyim, seizes his passport’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Anyim Pius Anyim, Punch reports. What happened: The anti-corruption agency had arrested Anyim over alleged contract fraud and false assets declaration. The agency later ordered the former SGF to return N520m he allegedly collected from former National... Read More
The News Blog
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November 22, 2017

The Italian Embassy has apologised for hurriedly burying the 26 girls – Abike Dabiri

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, says the Italian embassy in Nigeria has tendered an apology to the Federal Government. Antecedent: They were accused of burying the 26 girls who died on the Mediterranean earlier than scheduled. “The Italian Embassy has apologised for the mix up for dates in the... Read More
The News Blog
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November 22, 2017

“I’m a crisis manager, and a tested hand” | Gbenga Daniel speaks on his aspiration as PDP chairman

The former governor of Ogun, Otunba Gbenga Daniel says he is a crisis manager and the best candidate for the national chairmanship position of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He was in Kogi on Wednesday for a meeting with the party delegates from the state to seek their support. Daniel said he could lead the... Read More
The News Blog
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November 22, 2017

The Late 5: The Nigerian Army’s directive, Reps’ on 2018 budget and, other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. As part of its language policy, the Nigerian Army has ordered its personnel to learn Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba languages. The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has said the ruling party has not endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari as its sole candidate for the 2019 Presidential election.... Read More
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November 22, 2017

2018 Budget: ‘No more controversy, padding, or unfounded stories’

Before deliberations on the 2018 Budget begins, the leadership of the House of Representatives has put checks in place to prevent “padding”. This was made known by the Chairman, House Committee on Media, Abdulrazak Namdas. The House Spokesman, according to The Nation on Wednesday, said the measure put in place by the Green Chamber is to ensure... Read More
The News Blog
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November 22, 2017

Osun Govt, pensioners exchange words as headmaster commits suicide over 13 months unpaid gratuity

Osun pensioners operating on the platform of 2011/2012 Forum of Retired Public Servants on Wednesday organised a protest over non-payment of their pensions for 13 and-a-half months. Highlights: The [placard-carrying protesters took off from Ayetoro Junction and marched to the popular Olaiya Junction where they addressed journalists. Leaders of the pensioners’ group said the protest was... Read More
The News Blog
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November 22, 2017

Bisola sings about her life struggles in new song, “Luchia”

Big Brother Nigeria’s first runner-up, Bisola Aiyeola takes her fans down memory lane on her new single capturing her struggles from grass to grace. Produced by talented beat-maker, Rhyme Bamz, the multi-talented actress teases her fans with the new song as a signpost to the release her forthcoming EP project. The mid-tempo song, Luchia is... Read More
The News Blog
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President Buhari
November 22, 2017

President Buhari orders clampdown on bandits in Zamfara

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday ordered a military crackdown on brigands operating in rural communities in Zamfara. Antecedent: Fresh attacks on some communities in Shinkafi and Maradun Local Government Areas. The order: Through the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President has approved the request of the Minister of Defence,... Read More
The News Blog
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November 22, 2017

Facebook launches Nigeria Initiative in its ambition to drive innovation, skills development and economic impact

Today, Facebook announced a new nationwide initiative in Nigeria to further cement its commitment and investment in the country, and across the continent. Incorporating a series of high profile partnerships, training programmes and a physical space that will serve as a center for learning and skills development, this set of initiatives is aimed at helping... Read More
Partners
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November 22, 2017

No one will endorse Buhari as APC’s sole candidate – Tinubu

National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has said the ruling party has not endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari as its sole candidate for the 2019 Presidential election. Tinubu said this on Wednesday after a closed meeting with the leaders of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, the Afenifere in Ondo State. What Tinubu said: Tinubu said... Read More
The News Blog
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November 22, 2017

YNaija Says: Accusations of a “hurried burial” is lazy deflection and we deserve better

by Alexander O. Onukwue The response being issued by the Nigerian government on the funeral of the twenty-six young women is out of line. Found and declared dead in October, they were extracted, and granted a reasonably dignified funeral by the Italian state, but the Nigerian Government, without a public statement on the issue for... Read More
Thinking Through
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November 22, 2017

No one is in charge of this govt | PDP senator reacts to DSS, EFCC clash

Senator representing Ekiti South, Abiodun Olujimi said the clash between operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has shown that no one is in charge of the government. The DSS had prevented the anti-graft agency from arresting Ita Ekpeyong, former director-general of DSS, and Ayo Oke, sacked director-general... Read More
The News Blog
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Analyse this
November 22, 2017

The Film Blog: Ndani’s ‘Analyse This’ takes on the business of movie making

Ndani’s ‘Analyse This’ has had a spectacular season. They changed hosts, bringing on Honey Ogundeyi who does a stellar job of steering conversations with their guests towards intelligent resolutions and the great banter between Tunji Andrews and the guests provide clarity on a myriad of complex economic subjects. This is the way talk shows that... Read More
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