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October 25, 2017

Why Buhari should reshuffle his cabinet – Senior civil servants

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) Wednesday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to reshuffle his cabinet. Probable reason(s): The controversy generated by the reinstatement of a former Chairman of Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina. The delayed justice for the allegations levelled against the former Secretary to the Government of the... Read More
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October 25, 2017

Clinton campaign, Democrats paid the media to write fake news – Trump

US President Donald Trump has said he is a victim of bullying from the fake news media. Trump equally slammed his opponent, Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Convention (DNC) for allegedly funding the “anti-Trump fake news dossier” “Clinton campaign & DNC paid for research that led to the anti-Trump Fake News Dossier. The victim... Read More
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El Rufai says those unhappy with his appointments can commit suicide | YNaija.com
October 25, 2017

NYSC should be fully funded so its functions effectively – El-Rufai

The governor of Kaduna, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai Wednesday, called for improved funding for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to make it function effectively, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. El-Rufai made the call when the leadership of NYSC, led by its Director General, Brig.-Gen. Suleiman Kazaure paid him a courtesy visit in Kaduna.... Read More
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October 25, 2017

“If you weren’t sure, why did you marry?” | Timi Dakolo speaks on divorce

Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo has added his voice to the spate of divorce that is fast becoming a norm in Nigeria. Why it matters: Nigeria is a relatively conservative country, just like the rest of Africa and, the increasing drive towards divorce might pull down the strict ideologies of respecting societal norms, aside from divorce. Here’s... Read More
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October 25, 2017

Opinion: Mirroring governance with evidence-based reporting

by Abdullahi Bego   The DG NGF, ladies and gentlemen, there is no question that our country as a growing democracy is moving at a hectic, albeit exciting political and cultural pace. Advances in knowledge and the resources to organize, disseminate and communicate in real-time have enabled tectonic shifts in citizen democratic participation across the... Read More
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October 25, 2017

“We need a man with ideas to drive PDP’s vision, I am that man” – Adeniran

A former Minister of Education, Prof. Tunde Adeniran says his gentle mien will not diminish his chances of becoming the next national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Adeniran told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview on Wednesday that being a gentleman, he remained the best candidate in the race for... Read More
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October 25, 2017

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attack Yobe village

Suspected members of the insurgent group, Boko Haram Tuesday, attacked Sasawa village in Damaturu Local Government Area, Yobe, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Abdulmaliki Sumonu, confirmed to newsmen that the village was attacked on Tuesday night. “The attack happened on Tuesday night; we are still working... Read More
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October 25, 2017

Kenya election rerun to go ahead despite Odinga’s absence – Official

The national electoral agency boss, Wafula Chebukati has announced that the election would be held despite Raila Odinga’s absence and calls for the cancellation or postponement of the rerun. Mr Chebukati had met with the President, Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday over the controversial October 26 fresh election. President Kenyatta said he was ready for the elections and... Read More
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October 25, 2017

Serve subpoena on Jonathan within five days | Court tells bailiff

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday gave the court bailiff five days to serve former President Goodluck Jonathan with the subpoena compelling him to appear in court. Jonathan is expected to serve as witness in the trial of a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh. The court also ordered the... Read More
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October 25, 2017

‘Mainagate’ is one scandal too many for Buhari’s administration – Ezekwesili

Former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili has said the controversial reinstatement of Abdulrasheed Maina is “a controversy too many” for President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. In a series of tweets on Wednesday, the former minister said the controversy was a “mess”. “There is no redeeming prospect in the colossal mess made by officials of the FG in the... Read More
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October 25, 2017

We will make amends | Oando tells SEC

The management of Oando Plc has said the company does not need a forensic audit ordered by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). Ayotola Jagun, chief compliance officer and company secretary, the company said it would make amends. SEC had accused Oando of violating several laws and ordered an independent audit. The Nigerian Stock Exchange and Johannesburg Stock... Read More
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October 25, 2017

Enjoy your favourite movies at Genesis Cinemas for N300 with Fidelity mVisa

Fidelity Bank is breaking new grounds with Fidelity mVisa. In addition to being a convenient, safe and quick to pay with your phone, Fidelity mVisa is fast becoming the gateway to mouth-watering deals. From now till November 30, 2017, you can watch your favourite movies at any Genesis Cinemas for just N300 every Thursday by... Read More
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October 25, 2017

Jonathan, Dasuki absent from Metuh’s trial despite court order

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki are currently absent in court in the trial of former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh. Why it matters: The Federal High Court in Abuja had issued a subpoena, ordering Jonathan to appear before it as a defence witness. It also order... Read More
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October 25, 2017

Chimamanda Adichie portrays Melania Trump as racist and obsessed with Michelle Obama in a micronovel

Author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has portrayed Melania Trump as envious and obsessed with Michelle Obama in her latest micronovel. The Nigerian author penned a short story for the The New York Times’ style magazine, T, titled Janelle Asked to the Bedroom. She painted the first lady, whoreferred to throughout only as “Mrs T”—as the reluctant... Read More
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October 25, 2017

[The Music Blog] Buzz Review: Terry Apala taps a legend for his new track “Palongo”

“Style of music wey dem don abandon, I convert am to dollar” Terry Apala raps, stating a fact of how he has seemingly reinvented Apala music for a younger generation. For Yoruba children from old parents and equally old time music, Apala is not a completely unfamiliar genre. And perhaps such people will understand why... Read More
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October 25, 2017

[The Church Blog] Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke set to pass the torch in final crusade in Nigeria

Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke, Founder of Christ for all Nations (CfaN) will return to Nigeria for a five-day crusade which will mark his final African Gospel – Crusade in November 2017. While certainly not CfaN’s final African crusade, Evangelist Bonnke’s return could inspire another historic global attendance as that of the Lagos, Nigeria Millennium Crusade in... Read More
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October 25, 2017

I won’t do anything that breaches public interest | Malami speaks on Maina saga

Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has said his involvement in the reinstatement of wanted Abdulrasheed Maina into the civil service was “guided by public interest”. Maina, ex-chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), was accused of being involved in pension fraud running into over N100 billion. He fled the country after he was... Read More
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October 25, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: “Hits fall on you” – Orezi disses Dammykrane; R.Kelly faces fresh allegations of sexual abuse and punishment | More stories

R.Kelly is back in the news and Tonto Dikeh better start suing everyone plus everything else you missed in entertainment yesterday. Guys, Jidenna is in Nigeria That should read more like, Jidenna is home. The Classic Man arrived the country on Tuesday ahead of the Heineken Live Your Music parties in Lagos and Abuja this... Read More
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