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October 28, 2017

8th Senate “not working along tribal or religious inclinations” – Wamakko

Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko (Sokoto Central) has said the eighth Senate is working on the basis of mutual trust and respect, not on sentiments or emotions. ”We are all there as Nigerians, to work in the interest of Nigeria and Nigerians.We are not working along tribal or religious inclinations,” he stressed. The Senator was fielding... Read More
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October 28, 2017

“Nobody on earth is as corrupt as this thief called Buhari” | Asari Dokubo attacks President Buhari, again (WATCH)

A former militant leader, Mujahid Dokubo-Asari has again, attacked President Muhammadu Buhari. He said, “everything about President Buhari, is a ‘lie.” Dokubo was reacting to the saga surrounding the reinstatement and disengagement of former Pension boss, Abdulrasheed Maina. “When the judgement of God comes it’s very brutal, He disgraces those who claim to be what they are not.... Read More
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October 28, 2017

The Thread: ” A hood fairytale” “May your 2018 be as lit as Cardi B’s 2017” | Cardi B’s engagement throws Twitter into a tizzy

Just when you thought things could not get any better for Cardi B, the rapper recorded another huge milestone… She got engaged!!!!!! Watch: https://twitter.com/Drebae_/status/924116633706045442 This went down at the  Power 99’s PowerHouse yesterday. Oh, to have Cardi B’s life right now. Instagram famous: check Popular Rapper: check No 1 Billboard chart topper: check Millionaire: check... Read More
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October 28, 2017

Manchester United break Tottenham’s defence to earn 3 points

A late goal (81st minute) by the substitute, Anthony Martial who came on for Marcus Rashford gave Manchester United three points at Old Trafford. Scored again! #MUFC pic.twitter.com/5MCuPy3zrr — Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 28, 2017 The goalscorer came in the 70th minute and helped Jose Mourinho’s side edge close to city rivals, Manchester City, who... Read More
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October 28, 2017

“The judgment will not stop this criminal trial” | El-Rufai reacts to court ruling mandating N40m payment to Audu Maikori

The governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai has vowed to challenge Friday’s Federal High Court ruling which awarded up to N40 million in damages to Audu Maikori in a fundamental rights suit. According to Premium Times, El-Rufai said the matter may get to the Supreme Court, but won’t truncate an ongoing criminal proceeding he earlier caused the police to file... Read More
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October 28, 2017

Farooq Kperogi: How about the Other “Mainas” in Buhari’s Government?

by Farooq Kperogi President Muhammadu Buhari is infamously impervious to, and even contemptuous of, public opinion. That’s why his order to fire Abdulrasheed Maina who was surreptitiously reinstated into the civil service and promoted to the next level in spite of weighty allegations of corruption against him was both refreshing and pleasantly surprising. Of course,... Read More
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October 28, 2017

About 1549 Nigerians deported from various countries | Economist advises citizens to stay back

A development economist and former staff of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Lucy George has advised Nigerians to remain in Nigeria and contribute to its national and economic development. George gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday. She said Nigerians should pay attention... Read More
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October 28, 2017

Dele Momodu: A special tribute to the vision of Dr Tai Solarin

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, thanks for this special honour and privilege of inviting me to speak to you in Perth, Australia. This journey would not have been possible without the insistence and tenacity of one wonderful gentleman, Dr Dele Babalola. After leaving University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife) decades ago, we re-established... Read More
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October 28, 2017

Senate panel may sit in camera on the alleged $25bn NNPC scam

According to a report by The Nation, the Senate ad-hoc committee constituted to investigate the alleged abuse of office by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Group Managing Director (GMD), Dr Maikanti Baru, may conduct its affairs behind closed doors. The Senator Aliyu Wamakko-led committee held its first meeting last week after weeks of speculation... Read More
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October 28, 2017

[The Music Blog]: “Child Of The World” is the worst iteration of Falz’s Nollywood side

Though the rapper is only ever on a select number of movies and TV shows, Falz‘ acting career has brought him divergent acclaim with his music career. Occasionally Falz the rapper and Falz the actor are inseparable and cuts like “Jamb Question” and “Soldier” are testaments of this career overlap. On his new album, 27,... Read More
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October 28, 2017

“I am passionate about creating content that has educational value and Africa as its focus.” | Isabella Akinseye speaks with Leading Ladies Africa

Meeting Isabella Akinseye for the first time, you’re drawn in by her gap-toothed smile, infectious energy and friendly aura. Called a ‘chatter box’ by her primary 3 class teacher, she has turned her gift for the gab into a full blown media profession spanning television, radio, print and online. In this interview, Isabella Akinseye shares... Read More
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October 28, 2017

Jeff Bezos dethrones Bill Gates as world’s richest person – again

Once again, Jeff Bezos has taken the title world’s richest billionaire from Bill Gates. How it happened: Amazon stock jumped 13.5% on Friday after the company turned in another incredible earnings report – more than a quarter-billion dollars in profit in three months. Bezos owned nearly 80 million shares in Amazon (AMZN, Tech30) as of... Read More
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October 28, 2017

The Maina scandal, Senator Misau’s allegations and other stories that got people talking this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. This week began with another scandal in the Buhari government. It was reported that President Muhammadu Buhari reinstated a wanted former pension boss, Abdulrasheed Maina. It did not take time before the Minister of Interior Affairs, Abdulrahman Dambazau said he does not have a hand in the... Read More
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October 28, 2017

PROFILE: Can Akinwumi Adesina save Africa?

by Wilfred Okiche   Everybody loves a winner. Akinwumi Adesina is on a hot winning streak. Everybody loves him. The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and former Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development was formally presented with a Laureate sculpture after being named the 2017 World Food Prize Laureate. This honour was administered... Read More
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Yakubu Gowon says Nigeria is not an easy place to govern | YNaija.com
October 28, 2017

Why Nigeria cannot restructure – Gowon

A former head of state, Yakubu Gowon has said the current composition of Nigeria makes it difficult for restructuring to take place – considering “Nigeria is made up of over 500 ethnic groups, languages and dialects“. Speaking in Minna, Niger on Friday, the retired general advised the people to have faith in the indivisibility of the country. Gowon... Read More
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October 28, 2017

‘How a Minister begged EFCC operative to clear Maina’

While the buck is still being passed on who reinstatement the wanted former chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms Task Team, Abdulrasheed Abdullahi Maina, The Nation reports that fresh facts have emerged that a Minister begged a detective to spare Maina and eventually “aided” his reinstatement. ‘A top source said’: “President Muhammadu Buhari... Read More
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October 28, 2017

“Nigeria needs a new tribe for a new Nigeria to emerge” – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday, said there is no imbalance in federal appointments, stressing that the appointments reflected federal character and quota system. The Vice President spoke in Lagos at a one-day ‘Greater Nigeria Pastors Conference’ organised by the Coalition of Apostolic Leaders, led by Pastor Wale Adefarasin and Pastor Abayomi Kasali. Its theme was ‘Towards... Read More
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October 28, 2017

Plan to generate 20,000 megawatts of electricity still on course – FG

The Federal Government Friday, said that its plan to generate 20,000 megawatts of electricity over the next four years was on course. The Minister of State for Power, Alhaji Mustapha Shehuri gave the assurance in Funtua, Katsina when he inaugurated a 132/33 KV transformer that would boost power supply to local governments in Katsina South by... Read More
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October 28, 2017

Sack suspended SGF, NHIS, NIA bosses now, APC chieftains tell President Buhari

Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in some states have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal, the suspended Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof. Usman Yusuf, and the suspended Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayo Oke,... Read More
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October 28, 2017

Nigerian Immigration places wanted former pension boss, Maina on watch list

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has directed its operatives at border formations and other command posts to look out for the former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, and prevent his escape from the country. It said all NIS personnel across the country had also been issued strict... Read More
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October 28, 2017

No one is planning to Islamise Nigeria – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that it was impossible for anyone to Islamise Nigeria, as claimed by Christian interests, especially the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). Osinbajo, who was speaking in Lagos on Friday during the Greater Nigeria Pastors Conference convened by Apostle Wale Adefarasin and Rev. Abayomi Kasali, explained that the recent uproar over... Read More
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