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Pastor Adeboye RCCG
November 7, 2017

[The Church Blog] Pastor Adeboye weighs in on the tithing controversy trending on Social Media

The General Overseer worldwide of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Adeboye has lent his voice on the recent argument on social media as regards Tithing. This was done during a sermon series titled Breaking Forth at the National Headquarters of the RCCG at Ebute Metta last Sunday. During the sermon, Pastor Adeboye reacted... Read More
Church Culture
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November 7, 2017

The Big 5: Some people are annoying Magu, Reps members lament poor state of Aso Rock clinic, and other top stories

Good Morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: It is looking like Senate President Bukola Saraki will have to face another round of litigation over false asset declaration he was once discharged for. A report by an international organisation has listed Saraki among individuals using shell companies in tax havens to... Read More
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November 7, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] If we are going to rid the Nigerian Police of rot, then we have to start from the top

Everyone knows the Nigerian Police Force is corrupt. It is a truth in Nigeria, rooted so firmly in our subconscious through personal experience and universal anecdote which makes us immediately flinch when we see their distinctive uniforms. It is a rot that grows more pervasive and complex with each successive generation, worsened by the confluence... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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November 7, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Blackface says 2Baba has done nothing for Nigeria’s music industry; Meek Mill sentenced to 2-4 years in prison | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Tuesday morning. Blackface full of advice for 2Baba Former member of Plantashun Boiz, Blackface was a guest on Pulse NG’s Loose Talk Podcast where he sounded off about his longtime friend turned rival, 2Baba Idibia.... Read More
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Ezekiel Mutua
November 7, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Ezekiel Mutua thinks lions learnt homosexuality from television and other Africanisms

“Africa is a country.” It seems since African countries started to wrest independence from European colonialists, we have struggled just as hard to redress the indifference with which they dismiss us. To the West, Africa is an amorphous whole, comprised of people whose only distinguishing feature is their dark skin and their perceived ignorance. Our... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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Folabi Nuel Church Culture My heart More
November 7, 2017

[The Church Blog] Can Folabi Nuel kindly release another album already?

Afolabi Fagbemi Emmanuel popularly called Folabi Nuel is a singer, songwriter, worship leader, recording artist and preacher. He serves as the Music Director of the LifePointe Church; the Youth church of The Elevation Church, Nigeria. At first, Folabi Nuel was one of those singers said to sound like Travis Greene who has influenced his music... Read More
Church Culture
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November 7, 2017

Diezani’s funds: EFCC detains ex-gov Idris Wada, grills Danladi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday traced N860m to former governor of Kogi State, Idris Wada and former acting governor of Taraba State, Sani Danladi. The agency traced N500m to Wada while N450m was traced to Danladi. According to the EFCC, the money is part of N23bn disbursed by former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke... Read More
The News Blog
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Slave
November 7, 2017

Libya deports 149 Nigerians, 975 in five weeks

The National Emergency Management Agency on Monday received 149 stranded Nigerians deported from Libya. The 29 adult females, 115 adult males and five children, arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at 7.35pm. Director-General, Mustapha Maihajja said the total number of stranded Nigerians brought back to the country are 975 in the last five weeks. Maihajja, who... Read More
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November 7, 2017

Buhari’s antecedents responsible for UN prediction of credible elections in 2019 – Presidency

The Presidency on Monday said the 2019 general elections will be free and fair. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement. Background The Presidential spokesperson was responding to a prediction by the United Nations that the 2019 elections in Nigeria will be credible and violent-free. What... Read More
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November 7, 2017

It is quite disturbing | Reps lament after facility tour at Aso Rock clinic

Member of the House of Representatives on Monday confirmed the sorry state of the State House Medical Centre, Abuja. The tour was undertaken by an adhoc committee chaired by a member of the All Progressives Congress, Aliyu Magaji. The committee is investigating how N10.9 billion allocation to the clinic between 2015 and 2017 was spent. What led... Read More
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November 7, 2017

I have nothing to do with recent threats by Niger Delta militants – Tompolo

Embattled former Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo popularly known as Tompolo has denied any link to the fresh threats issued by the Niger Delta Avengers. Why it matters Niger Delta Avengers had issued threats that it would resume attacks on oil installations in the region. The group said its latest attacks will  be more... Read More
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November 7, 2017

Who is ‘annoying’ Magu and wants him to ‘throw in the towel’?

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said there is a deliberate act to annoy and make him resign. He said this after the opening ceremony of the 7th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCA) holding at the UN House in Vienna,... Read More
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November 7, 2017

I have done nothing illegal | Saraki responds to fresh assets declaration allegation

Senate President Bukola Saraki has been named among individuals who in nearly 50 countries have reportedly been utilising shell companies in tax havens to conceal assets and evade taxes. According to Premium Times, Saraki was a member of the company’s board while he was governor and member of the Senate. Saraki has been accused of establishing Tenia Limited in... Read More
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November 6, 2017

Niger Delta: The Nigerian Navy say they would deal effectively with any threat

While Boko Haram insurgency remains a problem in the North East and indeed the whole of Nigeria (in some way); the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Ibok-Ete Ibas has threatened to deal with any group threatening the country’s assets. The Background: The Niger Delta Avengers have threatened to resume attacks in the oil-rich region –... Read More
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November 6, 2017

How conversation over Buhari’s appointees highlights Ekwueme’s legacy

by Alexander O. Onukwue It is an article of faith that, in the Nigerian democratic environment, every matter takes on ethnic and regional sentiments. Appointments into government positions are basically screened by most persons with the lens of the appointee’s place of origin first before issues of competency are brought forward. In his two years... Read More
Opinion
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November 6, 2017

This governor says poverty is about to end, why don’t we believe him?

The governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has said his policies have positioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the most popular party in the state, adding that his administration is gradually winning the war against poverty. Really? Speaking in Lokoja Monday through his Director-General on Media and Publicity, Kingsley Fanwo, the Governor said the SDG Desk... Read More
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Idris
November 6, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Impunity is the force which drives corruption in Nigeria

In Nigeria, impunity goes hand in hand with corruption. Since the first civil war, Nigerians have had to watch successive generations of people perform unspeakable acts of greed, violence and corruption and face no reckoning or consequence for their actions. Instead these people are rewarded with more opportunities, positions of power/influence and the admiration of... Read More
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Niger Delta militants
November 6, 2017

The N’Delta Minister shouldn’t be asking militants to be patient, not now

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Usani on Monday, met with President Muhammadu Buhari behind closed doors. The meeting, which held at the Presidential Villa, was meant to brief the President on the ongoing efforts to reposition the oil-rich region. In an interview with State House correspondents after the meeting, the minister appealed to the Niger... Read More
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AFRIFF
November 6, 2017

Omotola Jalade, Kate Henshaw, Ramsey Nouah, other stars turn up for #AFRIFF2017 Globe Awards

The 2017 edition Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) came to a spectacular close with the presentation of the Globe Awards, Saturday night, at the Eko Hotel Convention Center. The Globe Awards began with the national anthem and introduction of the hosts for the night – Lala Akindoju and Serge Noukoue, founder of Nollywood Week Paris.... Read More
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AFRIFF2017
November 6, 2017

Alain Gomis’ moving “Félicité” brings #AFRIFF2017 to a close

Felicite, the puzzling, heartfelt music heavy drama directed by Senegalese filmmaker Alan Gomis closed the 2017 edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). Attending the AFRIFF2017 closing ceremony were superstar guests Sambassa Nzeribe, Kunle Idowu, Hilda Dokubo, Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha, Charles Novia and Mahmood Ali-Balogun. Felicite which won the Jury Grand Prix award at the Berlin... Read More
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November 6, 2017

The Thread: How do you say “I love you” in your language? Here are 3 amazing ways

Language is such a beautiful thing, and love even more so, that the great Michael Jackson sang “love is magical”. So Twitter thought to share just how magical both can be. Cue Kush: https://twitter.com/keeperoftheday/status/925462401952112640 Soniya took it up a notch: https://twitter.com/Sonyeee07/status/926742379230502912 Then brought it crashing down because she was only clowning around. In spite of... Read More
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