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November 8, 2017

The Thread: “We’ll now be seeing ropes instead of threads” “Reno’s nuggets will become Reno’s whole chicken” | Hilarious reactions to Twitter’s 280 character update

After an initial test run, Twitter finally enabled its 280 character limit for all users today. https://twitter.com/Twitter/status/928004549478047744 140+140! — jack (@jack) November 7, 2017 The update hasn’t been well received. As way of protesting the death of 140 characters, Twitter users sresponded to the update by tweeting silly. @KingAbsolute foretold it. https://twitter.com/KingAbsolute_/status/928183415073107968 And look what... Read More
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PDP
November 8, 2017

PDP alleges plot by APC to imprison 50 of its members ahead of 2019 elections

The main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday, alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded plans to immure 50 of its key stalwarts ahead of the 2019 general elections. The party, however, said it would not be intimidated by such activity but remain steadfast against any form of “tyranny or harassment”... Read More
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November 8, 2017

Nigerian Navy launches ‘Octopus Grip’ in Delta

The Nigerian Navy, Central Naval Command, has launched the Phase Two of it’s “Octopus Grip Exercise” to further combat criminalities in the maritime domain. Rear Admiral Bello Al-Hassan, Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Central Naval Command, performed the flag-off on Wednesday at the Warri Naval base. Al-Hassan said the operation was to consolidate on the successes... Read More
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November 8, 2017

‘Only UNILAG Law Faculty has been fully accredited’

Only the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has full accreditation to offer Law among public and private universities in the country. According to the Nation, the Council of Legal Education disclosed this in a list of accredited and approved Faculties of Law in Nigeria published on Wednesday and signed its Secretary and Director of Administration of... Read More
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November 8, 2017

Pepsi stormed Hard Rock Cafe with the #NoShakinCarryGo2Dubai Winner Selection Party

As promised, 10 lucky winners emerged from a live draw amongst glitz and glamour as well as celebrity appearances. Pepsi ambassadors Tiwa Savage and Tekno were live at the draw to thrill the finalists, with DJ Spinall and DJ Obi turning the place all up. Also in attendance at the grand draw were the dance... Read More
Partners
November 8, 2017

No more ‘business as usual’ for CBT centres – Jamb Registrar, Oloyede

Joint Administration and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned owners of JAMB-accredited Computer Based Centers (CBT) nationwide that it is will no longer be “business as usual“. The Board has promised to clamp down on dishonest CBT centre owners who engage with unscrupulous elements to perpetuate examination crimes. JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede who addressed owners... Read More
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Senegal
November 8, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Senegal’s abortion laws are causing a rise in infanticide

It is naive to think that the restrictive laws we impose on the bodies and sexualities of women do not have far reaching consequences on our societies. The majority of issues we cover on the sexuality blog, even issues that do not directly affect women can often be traced back to women’s right issues, particularly... Read More
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November 8, 2017

“We are calling on Atiku not to forget the house he built” – PDP

The Adamawa chapter of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has renewed its call on former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to return to the party ahead of the 2019 general elections. The state chairman of the party, Shehu Tahir made the call while speaking the party’s stakeholders meeting on Wednesday in Yola. Tahir said: “It is not a... Read More
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November 8, 2017

#Mainagate: Senate panel meets with FG officials

The Senate ad hoc committee investigating the controversial reinstatement of the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, AbdulRasheed Maina, into the service of the Federal Government on Wednesday, met with officials of the Federal Civil Service Commission behind closed doors. The committee had invited members of the Senate Press Corps to the... Read More
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November 8, 2017

The Thread: “How did we find ourselves a mad man for Governor?” | TwitterNG reacts to Rochas Okorocha’s new statue

Rochas Okorocha, the Governor of Imo state has come again. He broadcast on Twitter that Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the beloved President of Liberia will pay Imo state a visit. Twitter erupted with questions and condemnation because we all know what happened the last time an African President came to Imo. However upsetting this might be,... Read More
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November 8, 2017

The days of balderdash between the Executive and the Legislature are over – Saraki

The Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki Wednesday, highlighted that the era of face-offs between the legislature and the executive is over. Saraki who made the declaration when he ruled on the motion alleging irregularity in the renewal of the tenure of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board further insisted that “the days of balderdash was... Read More
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November 8, 2017

Sultan of Sokoto, C.A.N. President call for inclusive governance

The Sultan of Sokoto, the President General of the Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Sampson Ayokunle on Wednesday, called for inclusive governance to address the myriads of problems confronting the country. The Sultan: Leadership at all levels should be equitable, fair and... Read More
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Okorocha
November 8, 2017

Okorocha is set to unveil the statue of Liberia’s Johnson-Sirleaf

Having unveiled the statue of the President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma,  – see reactions – the governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha is set to unveil the statue of another President – Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia. A News Agency of Nigeria correspondent in Owerri reports that the latest statue is scheduled to be unveiled on November 9.... Read More
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November 8, 2017

The Explainer: Understanding the numbers, ambitions and apathies of the 2018 Consolidation Budget

by Alexander O. Onukwue   The Appropriation Bill for the 2018 fiscal year was presented by President Muhammadu Buhari to a joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Termed the “Budget of Consolidation”, the calculations of the Executive is that the Federal Government will collect revenue of N6.607 trillion and... Read More
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November 8, 2017

Kyari, Oyo-Ita embrace, reconcile after ‘clash’

Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari and Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winnifred Oyo-Ita have reconciled at the meeting of the Federal Executive Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This came a week after both officials were seen engaging in an argument purportedly over the reinstatement of ex-pension boss, Abdulrasheed Maina. They... Read More
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November 8, 2017

YNaija Editorial: The proposed 2018 budget reiterates just how out of touch our government is

After what has seemed like a year teetering on the edge of uncertainty, President Buhari has beaten an undisclosed illness that kept him out of the country for 100 days and delivered not one but two budgets to the National Assembly. But this new budget, like much of Buhari‘s stint as a democratic president, has... Read More
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Niger Delta
November 8, 2017

The Thread: “PMB’s stamina is impressive”, “All these trillions with nothing to show” | TwitterNG reactions to 2018 Budget

Yesterday, President Buhari presented the 2018 budget, dubbed the Budget of Consolidation, to the National Assembly. Here’s the breakdown of a budget: FG’s Proposed 2018 Budget in one chart. #Budget2018 pic.twitter.com/sTRlrgu93z — BudgIT Nigeria (@BudgITng) November 7, 2017 Twitter Nigeria has commented on everything from his impressive health recovery to the loopholes in the budget... Read More
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November 8, 2017

The Thread: “Bobrisky isn’t under arrest; Idris is” | TwitterNG reacts to Bobrisky’s arrest

According to Twitter newscasters, Nigeria’s favourite Snapchat sensation, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, who goes by Bobrisky, has been arrested. https://twitter.com/UmehOMA/status/928171123879170048 It is still unclear at this time whether his arrest has anything to do with his admission of being gay. Some news sites have made a connection between his fight with Toyin Lawani and his arrest.... Read More
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November 8, 2017

Nigeria will not experience fuel scarcity anymore – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said the country will never experience fuel scarcity anymore. Ndu Ughamadu, NNPC spokesman in a statement said Ikem Obih, chief operating officer, downstream, and alternate chairman of the corporation board, made the promise in Abuja. He said Maikanti Baru, group managing director, has directed Petroleum Products Marketing Company(PPMC) to ensure... Read More
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EFCC
November 8, 2017

The Big 5: Obasanjo appointed into UN mediation board, Jersey Island gives condition for return of Abacha’s loot, and other stories

Good Morning. Here are top five stories you should be monitoring today. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has been appointed into the United Nations Secretary General’s High-Level Advisory Board on Mediation. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday urged the National Assembly to ensure the Federal Government withdraw from the Organisation of Islamic Conference and other religious... Read More
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