October 27, 2017

Theresa May expresses deep concerns over sexual harassment around Westminster

UK Prime Minister, Theresa May is urging anyone with information to come forward over “deeply concerning” claims of sexual harassment in Westminster. Concerns of sexual improprieties went spiral following allegations made about movie mogul Harvey Weinstein by a number of women working in Hollywood. Downing Street confirmed that the Prime Minister will take allegations “extremely... Read More

Jeremy Corbyn, Theresa May, Westminster

Election

October 27, 2017

The Thread: “Courageous declaration” “El Rufai, pay Audu asap” | Court gives judgement in Audu Maikori’s favour. Twitter reacts

CEO of Chocolate City Entertainment, Audu Maikori got some good news today. READ: #Breaking: Fed Hi Court, Abuja holds @Audu's detention at SARS at behest of @GovKaduna was harassment, intimidation, wrongful & unlawful — Chidi Odinkalu, CGoF (@ChidiOdinkalu) October 27, 2017 #Breaking: Federal Hi Court in Abuja awards N40m in favour of @Audu against @GovKaduna,... Read More

Audu Maikori, Civil Rights, court judgement, el rufai, Southern Kaduna, The Thread

October 27, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Nigerian Senators and Yahaya Bello are just “Two sides of a Coin”

The precarious situation in Kogi under the leadership of a man that has made a mockery of Governance in the confluence state is one that stands out in its class of ineffective leaders we have around. Yahaya Bello is the worst example of Governors we have in Nigeria. At every forum, he has brandished himself... Read More

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Kogi, Nigerian Senators, Yahaya Bello

October 27, 2017

Britain, other EU countries disapprove Catalonia independence

The United Kingdom “does not and will not recognise” Catalonia’s declaration of independence from Spain, Downing Street confirms. “The UK does not and will not recognise the unilateral declaration of independence made by the Catalan regional parliament,” said by a statement from Theresa May’s spokesperson, which indicates the UK wants to see the unity of... Read More

Britain, France, Germany

October 27, 2017

Civil society groups will monitor recovered assets

The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami says the federal government has concluded plans to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Switzerland for the release of another $321 million recovered from the family of late Sani Abacha. According to him, a key component of the MOU is focused on meeting... Read More

$321 million, Abacha loot, Abubakar Malami, recovered assets

October 27, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Sam Hart, Bollylomo, Pius Adesanmi 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

BollyLomo, Pius Adesanmi, Today's Noisemakers: Sam Hart

October 27, 2017

The Late 5: Customs boss blames PDP for failures in Buhari’s administration, ‘Okada’ association in Ekiti says 50 percent of its members are graduates, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari played host to six northern governors at the State House, today. The visiting governors were those of Kogi, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Bauchi, Kano and Yobe states. The purpose of the visit was not disclosed. This kind of visit, normally, wouldn’t call... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

boko haram, Bukola Saraki, Ekiti, Hameed Ibrahim Ali, Maikanti Baru, Muhammadu Buhari, nnpc, sambisa, The Late 5, Yakubu Dogara

October 27, 2017

CJN receives lists of all high-profile corruption cases

The office of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, has begun processing lists of all high-profile corruption cases in Nigeria following the submission of the lists by the heads of federal courts and state chief judges, Premium Times reports. The report: A source at the office of the CJN on Friday said that all... Read More

High profile corruption cases, Walter Onnoghen

monkeypox outbreak in bayelsa

October 27, 2017

Monkeypox spreads to Abuja, 6 fresh cases recorded

Six fresh cases of the monkeypox virus have been confirmed, with one in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Minister of State for Health, Osagie Ehanire disclosed this in Abuja on Friday. Other Highlights: Ehanire said apart from Abuja, there were two new cases of the disease in Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom and one in Enugu.... Read More

Monkeypox, Osagie Ehanire

October 27, 2017

Nigerian Police set to launch anti-cybercrime unit

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced its plan to establish an Anti-Cybercrime Unit (ACU). This was disclosed in Lagos yesterday by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer for both Lagos and Ogun, Dolapo Badmus at the cybersecurity awareness programme organised by the United States Embassy in Nigeria, in collaboration with the International Centre for... Read More

Anti-Cybercrime Unit (ACU), Nigeria Police Force (NPF)

October 27, 2017

President Buhari planning to release another set of Chibok girls to divert attention – Fayose

The governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose has claimed that there was a grand plot to release another set of Chibok Girls as another means of shifting the attention of Nigerians from the various scandals rocking the government. He added that the claimed recovery of $85 million as part of funds allegedly looted from the Malabu oil deal... Read More

Ayodele Fayose, corruption, President Muhammadu Buhari

October 27, 2017

Death toll in Boko Haram raid in Yobe rises to 15

Seven more bodies have been found after a Boko Haram raid on a military camp in North East Nigeria, a security source told AFP on Friday. What happened: Militant fighters stormed the base at Sasawa village, some 45 kilometres from the Yobe capital, Damaturu, on Tuesday. The Nigerian Army has confirmed the attack and said only... Read More

north-east Nigeria, Sasawa village, yobe

October 27, 2017

The Thread: Twitter Ladies are challenged to ask their crush on a date. The reactions are epic

Some days ago, we featured a lady in our Noisemakers piece who bragged about snagging herself a husband by “setting a trap” for him. Oloni decided to take further by asking ladies who are silent admirers to “shoot their shot” in the DMs. Unlike Banky W, who recorded amazing success with Adesua, a good number... Read More

#DateChallenge, Love, Relationships, The Thread, TwitterNG

October 27, 2017

New Jersey Gov brands opioid crisis as the ‘Aids epidemic of our generation’

Chairman of the commission on opioid abuse and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, said Friday that the prescription drug crisis is “the AIDS epidemic of our generation, but even worse” and previewed a report from his panel due next week. “This is so awful. We consume 85% of all the opioids in the world in... Read More

Chris Christie, donald trump, Opioid

Okada

October 27, 2017

About 5,000 graduates in Ekiti ride “Okada, Keke” – Association

About 5,000 out of the 10,000 members of the Okada Riders Tricycles’ Association of Nigeria (ORTAN), Ekiti chapter, possessed between National Certificate of Education and‎ Bachelor Degrees. The Association’s State Deputy Chairman, Olusola Isola and Public Relations Officer, Sikirulahi Akindipe, speaking with newsmen in Ado Ekiti on Thursday, Isola said the high number of graduates... Read More

Ekiti, graduates, Okada riders, Okada Riders Tricycles’ Association of Nigeria (ORTAN)

October 27, 2017

Court awards N40m against El Rufai, Police over Audu Maikori’s “illegal detention”

The Federal High Court in Abuja Friday awarded N40 million cost against the Governor of Kaduna, Nasir El Rufai and, the Nigerian Police Force for ‘illegally detaining’ the Chief Executive Officer of Chocolate City Entertainment, Audu Maikori. Highlights: Justice John Tsoho upheld a fundamental rights enforcement suit Mr Maikori filed before the high court. Respondents... Read More

Audu Maikori, Nasir el-Rufai, Nigerian Police Force

October 27, 2017

Thousands of Puerto-Ricans flee to Florida amidst prevailing blackout

Following the lingering suffering unleashed by Hurricane Maria which battered the Caribbean in September, tens of thousands of Puerto Rico residents are fleeing to Florida to find better survival. The island still struggles to regain power more than one month after the storm. About 70% of the approximately 3.4 million populated of the US territory,... Read More

florida, Hurricane Maria, puerto rico

October 27, 2017

Mai Atafo’s new bridal collection will bring brides’ dreams to life

Have you ever thought to yourself that you may never be able to actually wear your dream wedding dress? Not because it&#…

The September Standard

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October 27, 2017

Trump exonerates himself from allegations of Russia collusion

US President Donald Trump has vilified himself of the allegations indicating a Russia collusion with his campaign organisation to influence the last presidential election. Trump’s justification borders on the reported Trump-dossier allegedly sponsored by the Hillary Clinton campaign organisation and the DNC. The president had earlier slammed the former Democrats presidential candidate for the act.... Read More

dnc, donald trump, Hillary Clinton

October 27, 2017

“We are not going to succumb to any threat” | Gov Ortom raises alarm over planned attacks by Miyetti Allah

The Governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom has raised alarm over an alleged plan by Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore to launch fresh attacks on the State, calling on the security agencies to protect the people by immediately arresting the leaders of the group. This came as the governor gave the final warning to livestock rearers and... Read More

benue, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Samuel Ortom

October 27, 2017

Nigerian Air Force “rains significant fire” on Sambisa

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it has bombarded Boko Haram hideouts in Sambisa with air strikes from five aircrafts resulting in heavy causalities since the commencement of Operation Ruwan Wuta II. NAF said within three days of the rain of fire on the insurgents in the Northeast, their structures have been destroyed, while survivors... Read More

boko haram, Nigerian Air Force, sambisa

October 27, 2017

President Buhari’s government is 50 percent PDP controlled – Customs boss

The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali has said that the Muhammadu Buhari government has not been able to move forward and fulfill its campaign promises to the Nigerian people because most of those calling the shots in his government do not share his vision. Speaking at the commissioning of the... Read More

Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP. Buhari Support Organisation (BSO), Simon Lalong

October 27, 2017

Aba Oyo: Where promises and words mean nothing anymore

Oghenekevwe Christopher “Our journey there is about halfway done,” someone says from the rear of the single file. Forty-two minutes past of trekking through the thin – often depressed – bush path, and I am losing the feel of my feet. Held up in the clear sky, the scorching sun keeps yelling at me to... Read More

Aba Ayo, citizenship, nigeria, Ondo State, World Food Day

October 27, 2017

Trump congratulates GOP leaders on passage of fiscal budget

President Trump has congratulated House Speaker Paul Ryan, majority whip Steve Scalise, and the entire Republican party over budget passage, and equally challenged them to spur spur action on tax cut. The House passed the Senate’s version of the budget resolution with a tight vote of 216-212 on Thursday night. Like the Senate, the Republican... Read More

donald trump, Paul Ryan Steve Scalise

October 27, 2017

6 governors visit President Buhari at the State House

President Muhammadu Buhari today, received the governors of Kogi, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Bauchi, Kano and Yobe, at the State House. This was made known on the Twitter handle of the Presidency but, no other detail was given.

Bauchi, kaduna, Kano and Yobe, Kogi, Nasarawa, President Muhammadu Buhari

October 27, 2017

Trump denigrates Democrats donor over impeachment campaign

President Trump has heavily slammed American billionaire, Tom Steyer for his criticisms of the administration and calls for the impeachment of the Commander-in-Chief. Trump called Steyer ‘Wacky’, a similar word he used for Florida congresswoman, Frederica Wilson, and described the Democratic megadonor as a deranged man who never wins elections. “Wacky & totally unhinged Tom... Read More

donald trump, Hedge fund, Tom Steyer

October 27, 2017

Ondo Police say they are battle ready for criminals in the state

Considering the increasing level of insecurity, the Ondo Police Commissioner, Olugbenga Adeyanju Friday, warned criminal-minded elements in the state to relocate. He particularly urged youth in Igbotako, Okitipupa local government area to desist from their criminal acts or face prosecution. At a one-day security summit held at Igbotako, Okitipupa local government, Mr Adeyanju solicited the... Read More

criminals, Igbotako, Okitipupa, Olugbenga Adeyanju, Ondo Police Commissioner

October 27, 2017

Opinion: How the FG can save our education system

by Adisa Kabiru FCA Since the 70s, the educational system of the Yorubaland has been gradually deteriorating. Standards have been falling with buildings, infrastructure poorly maintained, and teachers poorly remunerated. However, the pace of the deterioration picked up in the 90s because of the military government poor policies and the corruption that had taken... Read More

Buhari, education, nigeria, opinion, restructuring

October 27, 2017

Court to rule on Evans’ case November 10

A Lagos High Court in Igbosere has adjourned until November 10, ruling for an application by suspected billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike known as Evans seeking to quash fresh charges against him. He has asked the court dismiss proposed twin charges of murder, attempted murder, kidnapping and attempted kidnapping, among others filed against him by the Lagos State Government.... Read More

billionaire kidnapper, evans

October 27, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] The Nigerian Senate and its “Bag of Shame”

In his characteristical manner, he was pictured kneeling down wearing a black suit with two hands raised up and his mouth wide open, he was not praying in a church neither was he begging his constituents for votes. This time around, he was begging his colleagues in the Nigerian Senate to intervene in the unabated... Read More

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dino melaye, Kogi, nigerian senate, unpaid salaries

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