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November 2, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Beyoncé, Chiwetel Ejiofor to star in The Lion King live action remake | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Thursday morning. Beyonce, Chiwetel Ejiofor and other stars who made it to The Lion King cast Thanks a Facebook post Queen Bey shared hours ago, we now know everyone who has been cast for the... Read More
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November 2, 2017

#AFRIFF2017 is connecting Africa through film

The excitement continued Tuesday, as the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) entered its third day, opening with a lighting design masterclass facilitated by the Embassy of The United States. The six-hour long session which was held at the Ultima Studios, Lekki, Lagos, had interested delegates converge under the mentorship of veteran, Christian Epps. Delegates, following the... Read More
Partners
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November 2, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Senate threatens to arrest the Police IG | Nigerian MSME’s showcase products in China | More stories

From the papers this morning, a tracklist. Senate threatens to issue arrest warrant on the IGP – YNaija Fear grips banks over November 3 deadline for BVN – YNaija President Buhari summons Oyo-Ita, Kyari over heated argument at the FEC – YNaija N9trn was spent on fuel subsidy in 10 years – PPPRA – YNaija... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
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November 2, 2017

N9trn was spent on fuel subsidy in 10 years – PPPRA

The Petroleum Products and Pricing and Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) have said that over N8.97 trillion has been expended on fuel subsidy under the Petroleum Support Fund (PSF) scheme between 2006 to 2016. Background: The PSF scheme was introduced by the former President Olusegun Obasanjo-led government as a regulatory mechanism put in place to insulate Nigerians from... Read More
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Excellence in Leadership Conference 2017
November 2, 2017

[The Church Blog] 5 things we are looking forward to at Daystar’s #ELC2017

The Excellence in Leadership Conference (ELC2017) organised by Daystar Christain Centre is finally here. Just in case you are not sure what ELC 2017 is about, Excellence in Leadership Conference, popularly known as ELC is a yearly event convened by Pastor Sam and Nike Adeyemi under the umbrella body of the Daystar Christian Centre that brings together the finest leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals... Read More
Church Culture
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November 2, 2017

MASSOB claims the grazing bill is “another plot to colonise the South East”

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has described the National Grazing Reserve Bill as a plot to colonise the South East. MASSOB also said that the bill was targeted at propagating violence in the South East and labelling the Igbo as criminals. The National Director of Information for the... Read More
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November 2, 2017

President Buhari summons Oyo-Ita, Kyari over heated argument at the FEC

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday summoned the Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, over their clash at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The heated argument between Kyari and Oyo-Ita, which occurred shortly before the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, was believed... Read More
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November 2, 2017

Senate threatens to issue arrest warrant on the IGP

The Nigerian Senate has threatened to issue an arrest warrant against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, for failing to appear before its ad-hoc committee investigating allegations of abuse of office against him. What happened: The IGP was supposed to appear before the ad-hoc committee but, failed to do so – According to the Chairman, Sen.... Read More
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Saudi
November 1, 2017

Saudi’s Crown Prince wants to return the country to ‘moderate islam’; what does that mean for gender equality

The crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud recently said as part of his speech at the beginning of the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh that with his guidance, Saudi Arabia will move away from its current socio-political position as a fanatic monotheistic state to a more egalitarian one that... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
November 1, 2017

N13bn: EFCC invites sacked NIA DG, wife

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the immediate past Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Amb. Ayodele Oke, and his wife over N13bn recovered from an Ikoyi apartment. Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC spokesman in a statement on Wednesday confirmed the invitation. EFCC said other suspects fingered in the course of investigation concerning the discovery had... Read More
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November 1, 2017

NJC has received 1124 corruption cases – Onnoghen

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen said the National Judicial Council has received 1,124 corruption cases. Onnoghen said this on Wednesday at the inauguration of the Corruption and Financial Crime Cases Trial Monitoring Committee (COTRIMCO). He said the cases were received from the jurisdictions in compliance with NJC directive. “The heads of court were directed... Read More
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November 1, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Pastor Sam Adeyemi, Tunde Aluko, Sam Hart and others

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 1, 2017

Those responsible for Ozubulu massacre are in South African prison – Police

Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr Garba Umar, on Wednesday said those responsible for the church attack in Ozubulu in Anambra State have been identified. He gave their names as Prince Charles Obi a.k.a Gozila and Dickson Nwodi. He added that they were both serving murder sentences in South African prisons. Umar disclosed this during... Read More
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November 1, 2017

FEC approves MoU with Switzerland over repatriation of $321m loot

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria and Switzerland over the repatriation of $321m stolen fund. Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), disclosed this to State House correspondents at the end of a meeting of the council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Malami said the approval will ensure... Read More
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November 1, 2017

Buhari’s govt has disobeyed four court orders to bail me – Dasuki

Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki has attacked the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari over his continued detention. Dasuki who stepped into the witness box to testify in the trial of former Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh said despite Court orders, the government has continued to keep him locked up. “I am here... Read More
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