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October 20, 2017

FG releases N3.5bn for vaccination against communicable diseases

The National Economic Council (NEC) Thursday, announced that the sum of N3.5 billion has been released for the vaccination programme against communicable diseases. Highlights: The government also said that vaccination campaign for measles in the 17 states in the Southern part of the country has been fixed to start from 8th March 2018. Briefing State... Read More
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October 20, 2017

Senate passes budget resolution clearing the way for tax reform

The Senate late Thursday night, passed the 2018 budget resolution which enshrines a reconciliatory provision that deflects any Democrats filibuster and thereby paved way for a tax reform. President Trump who had initially expressed cautious optimism towards getting the required vote commended the Congressional GOP, particularly the Senate majority leader for the skill set displayed... Read More
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October 20, 2017

The Big 5: Jonathan accuses Buhari’s government of “lies and propaganda,” Senate to investigate Buhari’s approval of Paris Club refund, and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, in a scathing remark, has accused the incumbent party, All Progressive Congress (APC), of being “full of lies and propaganda.” Speaking in Abuja yesterday while receiving one of the chairmanship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof... Read More
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October 20, 2017

[The Music Blog] Buzz Review: Set the mood for your weekend with Juls and Burna Boy on “Gwarn”

An impressive record originating from prior success Mr Eazi is all anyone needs to know about British born Ghanaian producer, Juls. And for his collaborator on “Gwarn”? You decidedly get an artist inherently set on an Afrobeat and Caribbean music style he dubs as ‘Afro-Fusion’. “Gwarn”, the track title, is a contraction of the word... Read More
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October 20, 2017

[The Activism Blog] UNODC empowers 400 victims of human trafficking in Nigeria

The fight against the scourge of human trafficking in Nigeria has received the attention of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, (UNODC) office in Nigeria. The UNODC through its officer in charge in Nigeria, Elisabeth Bayer while speaking at the commemoration of the 2017 European Union Anti Trafficking Day in Abuja on Wednesday,... Read More
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October 20, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: How 30 girls were raped in Yobe IDP camp | Everton’s struggles continue | More stories

From the papers this morning, a tracklist. NEMA staff begin 3-day warning strike – YNaija Banks to begin crackdown on customer’s accounts, as CBN rolls out strict rules – YNaija “This administration is full lies and propaganda” | Jonathan accuses APC, says PDP did well in its 16-year rule – YNaija ’17 governors plot against... Read More
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October 20, 2017

Pastor Siju Iluyomade leads Onari Duke, Sola David Borha, Kate Henshaw, others on Arise ‘Walk for Life’

As part of the activities to launch this year’s Arise Women Conference, organisers of the annual event dedicated to improving the lives of Nigerian women through empowerment, held the ‘Arise Walk for Life’ on Saturday, 14th October, 2017. Led by the Convener and Host, Pastor Siju Iluyomade, the Walk for Life featured prominent women such... Read More
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October 20, 2017

Anambra election: Osinbajo, Saraki, 19 Governors for APC rally today

The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, are expected to lead a delegation of the national leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Anambra today. The APC delegation will be in Anambra for the inauguration of the campaign of the party’s candidate in the November 18 poll in the state,... Read More
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October 20, 2017

NEMA staff begin 3-day warning strike

The Association of Senior Civil Servant of Nigeria (ASCSN) and Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Unit yesterday, embarked on a nationwide three-day warning strike. Reason: To protest the high handedness of the Director General of the agency, Mustapha Maihaja. It was also alleged that despite funds for intervention... Read More
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October 20, 2017

Banks to begin crackdown on customer’s accounts, as CBN rolls out strict rules

Following new directives from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday, on Bank Verification Number (BVN) operations and watch-list for the banking industry, banks will soon crack down on customer’s accounts. Details: Records from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) show that there were about 45.85 million total bank accounts unlinked, but when compared with... Read More
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October 20, 2017

How Dokpesi used funds from Dasuki to buy household, office items – Witnesses

The trial of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Raymond Dokpesi resumed Thursday with two prosecution witnesses telling a Federal High Court in Abuja that Dokpesi bought household items with funds allegedly paid to him by the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki. Background: Dokpesi and his firm, Daar Investment and Holding... Read More
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October 20, 2017

“This administration is full lies and propaganda” | Jonathan accuses APC, says PDP did well in its 16-year rule

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of running a government of lies and propaganda. Jonathan spoke in Abuja yesterday while receiving one of the chairmanship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof Tunde Adeniran, at his residence. Highlights: Jonathan insisted that the PDP, which controlled the federal government... Read More
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October 20, 2017

’17 governors plot against APC Chair, Odigie-Oyegun’

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun might be on his way out of the party as 17 governors reportedly plot his removal. Their anger is that Mr Oyegun has been running the party with only seven of their colleagues. They may table their grievances at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting... Read More
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October 19, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Chris Ngwodo, Demola Olarewaju, President Buhari 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
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October 19, 2017

Chief of Staff Kelly defends Trump, slams Democrats Rep over untrue allegations

In the wake of criticisms and allegations surrounding president Trump’s interactions with “Gold Star” family members, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly has lashed out at Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) on Thursday, saying he was “stunned” by her negative description of President Trump’s call to the wife of a U.S. soldier killed in Niger.... Read More
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October 19, 2017

2baba is bringing the triple threat to this year’s #BuckwyldandBreathless concert

Nigerian music icon, 2baba’s annual live concert, Buckwyld and Breathless has been touted as one of the few, if not the only scripted show in the country. Following the success of the 2016 edition headlined by the incredible MI Abaga and 2baba himself, this year’s show is set to pull three times the weight. With... Read More
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October 19, 2017

The Late 5: Governors claim Buhari never rebuked them for owing salaries, Billionaire Kidnapper Evans changes plea to ‘not guilty,’ and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari, currently in Turkey, has revealed that his administration was very “surprised and disturbed” when they learned that Boko Haram had been getting support from international terrorist group ISIS. Buhari went on to boast to his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip... Read More
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October 19, 2017

Sen. Bob Corker describes budget resolution as a hoax ahead of late Thursday voting

Controversial senator and fierce Trump critic, Sen. Bob Corker has berated the budgetary process, calling the Senate budget a hoax ahead of a key vote on Thursday after a marathon session of amendment votes known as a vote-a-rama. He equally bragged to dismantle the Senate Budget Committee, The Hill reports. “The only thing about this that matters... Read More
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October 19, 2017

Heroes of the Alternative sounds: Morientez thrills, TJan titillates, Jessie Jags amuses

Lagos has always boasted of a healthy underground music scene and an increasing appetite for alternative music. But the demography of fan base has never been measured neither do we know the extent alternative music has impacted the industry. In the past year, alternative singers have slowly crept into our consciousness, finding mainstream relevance in... Read More
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October 19, 2017

Lagos Attorney-General files for discontinuance in $8.8m fraud case against British citizen

The Lagos State Attorney-General, Honourable Adeniji Kazeem has, midway through a corruption case against Deepak Khilnani, filed a Notice of Discontinuance (known in legal parlance as Nolle prosequi), which has caused many Nigerians, including lawyers and workers of the affected company, to protest his action. The matter is being heard in Court 8 of the... Read More
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