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November 19, 2017

Jonathan is a patriotic and humble leader – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as a patriotic and humble leader. The ruling party said this in a signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji, congratulating the former President on his 60th birthday. The party said Jonathan demonstrated love for the country during the 2015 Presidential election. The statement... Read More
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November 19, 2017

Jonathan conceded defeat despite having grounds to dispute Buhari’s victory – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said former President Goodluck Jonathan conceded defeat in the 2015 Presidential election despite having substantial grounds to dispute the outcome. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Dayo Adeyeye said this in a message to Jonathan on his 60th birthday. He added that Jonathan’s government recorded significant achievements, stating that Nigerians will never forget him.... Read More
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November 19, 2017

Lagos conductors to start wearing uniforms from January 1

The Bus Conductors Association of Nigeria (BCAN) has said its members in Lagos will start wearing uniforms from January 1, 2018. National President of the association, Isreal Adeshola disclosed this in Lagos on Sunday. He said the step was to ensure security, stating that the association has started training its members in the state. “The association has been... Read More
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November 19, 2017

The Thread: “Nigerian Pastors could never” | That time Pope Francis sparked a religious war on Twitter

Religious and Political Twitter Nigeria are particularly volatile streets. All it takes for violence to occur is someone striking a match in form of controversial tweet, an unpopular opinion, heresy, anything, really. That’s how Nigerian Christians took up arms -figuratively speaking, of course- after some tweets they did not agree with were posted. A little... Read More
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November 19, 2017

#CoolLikeThatEnugu: Reekado Banks, DJ Altims shutdown Enugu at Closeup Cool Breeze Cool Like That Party, next…UNIBEN

Mavin superstars Reekado Banks and DJ Altims took the party to Enugu this week, as they thrilled fans with electrifying performances, thrilling music and memorable experience at the Closeup Cool Breeze #CoolLikeThat party in Enugu on Friday November 17, 2017. Held at University of Nigeria Enugu Campus (UNEC), the party also featured special performances from... Read More
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November 19, 2017

BREAKING: Willie Obiano wins Anambra governorship election

Candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Willie Obiano has won the Anambra governorship election. Obiano won in all the 21 local government areas of the state with a total of about 234,071 votes. Coming second behind him was the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Tony Nwoye. Oseloka Obaze of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) emerged... Read More
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November 19, 2017

“The Ikoyi whistleblower will run mental” “Igbo is Nigeria and Nigeria is Igbo” | Read our top 10 quotes from last week

Choice words from a Lawyer turned Medical Director, Professor Itse Sagay: LLB, LLM, SAN, MBBS, J.P. “What I gathered from my inquiry is that the man is not sufficiently stable to receive such a huge sum of money. He is like someone who will almost run mental when he gets the money and will use... Read More
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November 19, 2017

Mugabe fired as ruling party leader, replaced with sacked VP

Zimbabwean ruling party, ZANU-PF has sacked President Robert Mugabe as its leader and replaced him with his sacked Vice President, Emmerson Mnangagwa. According to Reuters, the leaders of the party met on Sunday to take the decision. The party also fired his wife, Grace Mugabe as head of the ZANU-PF Women’s League. Patrick Zhuwao, Mugabe’s nephew, was... Read More
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November 19, 2017

Serena Williams’ fairytale wedding; the epic poster Zimbabweans made for Mugabe | See our top 10 photos from last week

It’s been an interesting week. Buhari made his first trip to the East since he got elected President; Mugabe was allowed to breathe fresh air for a couple of hours by his captors and Serena Williams added another title to her name. Come along and ogle or snort (whichever applies) at our top 10 photo... Read More
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November 19, 2017

Why Saraki will not run against Buhari in 2019 – Aide

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Chief of Staff to the Senate President Bukola Saraki has said his principal will not run against President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election. Baba-Ahmed said this while speaking on a weekly Hausa Programme aired on DITV/Alheri Radio monitored in Kaduna on Saturday. He said Saraki will not contest as long as President Buhari seeks... Read More
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November 19, 2017

#AnambraDecides: Obiano in early lead as INEC begins announcement

Incumbent governor Willie Obiano is currently leading in the Anambra governorship election. Obiano, who is the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has polled twice as much votes as other candidates, according to official results for seven of the state’s 21 local government. The results are from Njikoka, Dunukofia, Awka South, Ayamelum, Anaocha,  Orumba... Read More
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November 19, 2017

Anambra poll: We will be vigilant until final result is collated – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will remain vigilant until the announcement of the final result and winner of the Anambra governorship election. Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, INEC director of publicity and voter education, disclosed this in a telephone interview with NAN in Abuja. Osaze-Uzzi said the commission would continue to ensure that all... Read More
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November 19, 2017

We are not making good progress in looted funds repatriation – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday said Nigeria is being frustrated in its efforts to repatriate its stolen funds in developed countries. Osinbajo said this in Abuja while declaring open the 18th Ministerial Committee Meeting of the Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (also known as GIABA). He said progress was not being... Read More
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November 19, 2017

It is a blatant lie | Jonathan denies receiving money from Maina

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied receiving money monthly from the controversial defunct pension fund. Background: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had declared chairman of the pension fund, Abdulrasheed Maina wanted for pension fraud. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) was said to have told a Senate... Read More
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November 19, 2017

Return N520m collected from Dasuki or be prosecuted | EFCC tells Anyim

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Pius Anyim to return N520m he allegedly collected from a former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), or be prosecuted, Punch reports. What happened: The EFCC had arrested and detained Anyim on Friday but refused to give reasons why... Read More
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November 18, 2017

“Your president is working hard to turn things around for better” – Oyegun

The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, has asked Nigerians to give President Muhammadu Buhari the needed support, as he is working hard to make things better for all. Oyegun spoke in Uyo on Saturday while flagging off the APC local government election campaign in Akwa Ibom, slated for December 2. “Your president is... Read More
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November 18, 2017

#AnambraDecides2017: Election monitoring groups give their observations

There are reports that some election observers who monitored the Anambra governorship election on Saturday have expressed mixed feelings over the conduct of the election. The News Agency of Nigeria says that the Executive Director, Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement (YIAGA), Samuel Itodo expressed concern that materials for some polling units arrived late. Mr... Read More
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November 18, 2017

#AnambraDecides2017: See how the parties are faring in some polling units

Ballot counting has begun in the ongoing Anambra governorship election Unofficial results put the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Willie Obiano, the Incumbent governor on the lead, closely followed by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Oseloka Obaze. See some results below: Agulu ward 2 in Amatutu village PDP secured 145 APGA 40 Unit 6,... Read More
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November 18, 2017

The Police have been used as a tool to oppress the people | Anambra governorship candidate, Nwoye says

The All Progressives Congress  (APC) Governorship candidate in the Anambra election, Tony Nwoye has alleged intimidation and harassment of party supporters in some parts of the state. Nwoye made this allegation when he voted in his Nsugbe Ward I in Anambra East Local Government Area on Saturday at 11:50 a.m. Highlights: Mr Nwoye showed concern as... Read More
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November 18, 2017

Politics should not be treated as a matter of life and death – Obasanjo

A former president, Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday said that politics should not be treated as a matter of life and death. He said this at the public presentation of a book titled: Stepping Forward with Uti J.D. Agba, written by Goddy Jedy Agba and Mathias Okoi-Uyouyo in Calabar, Cross River. Highlights: Obasanjo said politicians who... Read More
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November 18, 2017

The Thread: Ready for Mugabe’s movie ‘The Last Emperor of Zimbabwe’? Here’s the script

The drama unfolding in Zimbabwe has the world’s rapt attention, as it should. For one, the 93-year-old despot, Robert Mugabe, just got unseated from his throne recently, through a bloodless coup. Although, it must be said that the jury is out on how long that status quo will be maintained, considering the fact that Mugabe... Read More
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