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October 27, 2017

Obasanjo attacks Shagari over Nigeria’s low rice production

A Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday, criticised the regime of Second Republic President, Shehu Shagari, for allegedly scuttling the progress made by the country to be self-sufficient in rice production, Guardian reports. Highlights: Obasanjo recalled that in 1979 when he handed over power as military Head of State, the country was almost achieving self- sufficiency in... Read More
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October 27, 2017

Harvey Weinstein sues own company over email access

Disgraced movie producer, Harvey Weinstein is suing his own company, “The Weinstein Company” to gain access to emails “exonerating” him from sexual assault accusations, Sky News reports. Weinstein is demanding access to his personal documents, which he says could be used to fight a wrongful termination case or another legal battle with the studio, and... Read More
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October 27, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Africa needs 11 million doctors, nurses, teachers to avert ‘disaster’ – UN

The United Nations has declared that Africa needs 11 million more doctors, nurses and teachers by 2030 to prevent a “social and economic disaster” that could propel millions to migrate, the UN said on Thursday. “We are at the most critical juncture for Africa’s children,” Leila Pakkala of the UNICEF said in a statement. This... Read More
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October 27, 2017

[The Church Blog] Thread: Twitter users shed light on their favourite Bible characters

It’s always a delightful scene when faith-related conversations take over the timeline on Twitter. Earlier this week, Twitter user, Tribe of God @tribeofGod posted a question regarding favourite Bible characters on Twitter that immediately generated several reactions. Let’s get interactive. Who’s your favorite character from the Bible and why? — TRIBE OF GOD (@TRIBEOFGOD) October 24, 2017... Read More
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October 27, 2017

I will never be used against ex-President Jonathan – Metuh

Former spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh has said he would never betray ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. Background: The EFCC had arraigned Metuh and his company, Destra Investments Limited for receiving N400 million meant for procurement of arms from the office of the National Security Adviser. Metuh had asked the court subpoena Jonathan to appear... Read More
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October 27, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: N6 replies M.I. with ‘Fix Up Your Life’ | Daddy Freeze alleges Timi Dakolo has a lover | More stories

N6 replies M.I with ‘Fix up your life’ Radio presenter and rapper, N6 has replied M.I who released a single asking rappers to fix up their lives. In the track, M.I. had berated rappers for switching to singing and going commercial. In his reply, N6 wondered how M.I. let Brymo and Pryce slip away from... Read More
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October 27, 2017

The Big 5: Why Saraki and Dogara angrily left Aso Villa yesterday, Nigeria set to receive $321 million Abacha loot from Switzerland, and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari hosted Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara, and some principal officers of the National Assembly, to dinner at the Aso Villa yesterday. However, things didn’t go as smoothly as planned. The legislators were... Read More
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October 27, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari apologises as Saraki, Dogara ‘angrily’ leave presidential villa | ISIS claims responsibility for death of 8 soldiers in Yobe | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Court, INTERPOL issue fresh arrest warrants on wanted Maina – YNaija Buhari apologises as Saraki, Dogara ‘angrily’ leave presidential villa – YNaija I don’t need it | Justice Salami explains rejection of appointment – YNaija ISIS claims responsibility for death of 8 soldiers in Yobe – YNaija... Read More
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October 27, 2017

It is not my responsibility to track Nnamdi Kanu – Ikpeazu

Abia State governor Okezie Ikpeazu has said not his responsibility to track the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Ikpeazu said this in an interview with State House correspondents shortly after a meeting he had with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday. Background: Nnamdi Kanu had disappeared after... Read More
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October 27, 2017

You have lost your capacity for rational thinking | PDP blasts Garba Shehu over Maina saga

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said Garba Shehu, spokesman to President Muhammadu Buhari has lost the capacity for rational thinking. What happened: Garba Shehu in a statement had alleged that government officials loyal to former President Goodluck Jonathan reinstated ex-pension boss, Abdulrasheed Maina. PDP’s response: Dayo Adeyeye, the opposition party’s spokesman, in a statement on Thursday... Read More
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October 27, 2017

I don’t need it | Justice Salami explains rejection of appointment

Former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami (retd.) has explained why he rejected his appointment as the Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Cases Trial Monitoring Committee set up by the National Judicial Council. What happened: Justice Salami had written a letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen rejecting his appointment. Why he rejected... Read More
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October 27, 2017

How I set a new standard for Nigeria’s democracy by conceding defeat – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has conceding defeat during the 2015 election helped reformed the democratic process in Nigeria. Jonathan said this at the sixth edition of African Ambassadors Interactive Forum and Dinner, organised by the African Third Sector Resource  in Abuja, on Thursday, where he was presented with the ‘African Leadership & Achievement Award.’ What... Read More
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October 27, 2017

Buhari apologises as Saraki, Dogara ‘angrily’ leave presidential villa

Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and some principal officers of the National Assembly on Thursday angrily turned back at the entrance of the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday night. The lawmakers were invited to a dinner by President Muhammadu Buhari. The lawmakers had first converged at the home of Saraki... Read More
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October 27, 2017

Court, INTERPOL issue fresh arrest warrants on wanted Maina

The Presidency on Thursday said the international police (INTERPOL) and a Magistrate Court in Abuja have issued fresh arrest warrants on wanted ex-chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this while speaking with journalists. Background: Maina was dismissed in 2013 by the... Read More
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October 26, 2017

President Buhari thanks Nigerians for prayers, goodwill – Adesina

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina Thursday, commended Nigerians for the outpouring of prayers and show of goodwill to President Muhammadu Buhari since he returned to the country. He made the remark while receiving a delegation of well-wishers to the President, led by Amb. Eze N. Ebere, at the State House,... Read More
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October 26, 2017

Trump declares opioid epidemic as a national public health emergency

In an event at the White House on Thursday to address the opioid epidemic which has become a national crisis, President Donald Trump officially declared the opioid epidemic a “national public health emergency”. Trump who made the crisis a primary talking point during his campaign for office, said, “Effective today my administration is officially declaring... Read More
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October 26, 2017

Switzerland to return $321m Abacha loot – Malami

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN) Thursday, said that negotiation has been concluded with Switzerland on the return of $321 million recovered from the late Abacha family. Malami also said the country recently recovered $85 million from the controversial Malabu Restrained Funds from United Kingdom (UK). Malami... Read More
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October 26, 2017

Senator Ben Bruce expresses dismay at the condition of Enugu, Port Harcourt airports (PHOTOS)

Senator Ben Murray Bruce (Bayelsa East) Thursday, expressed dismay at the dilapidated state of the international airport in Enugu and, the Port Harcourt airport. He took to Twitter to express this displeasure, saying the condition of some sections of the airport is another reason the government should not be handling the operations of airports. Hw... Read More
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October 26, 2017

How Badeh’s sons, wife fled to U.S. – witness

The Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, heard how the wife of former Chief of Air Staff (COAS), Alex Badeh and his two sons escaped to the United States (U.S.) on learning that they were being investigated in relation to alleged fraud involving Mr Badeh. A prosecution witness, Abubakar Madaki, who testified at yesterday’s proceedings in... Read More
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