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October 18, 2017

The Late 5: Buhari to begin payment of pension to ex-Biafran policemen, Court remands Atiku’s son, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhhamdu Buhari has approved the payment of pension to retired members of the now-defunct Biafran Police who served during the Civil war. This development was unprecedented considering the tense atmosphere between the federal government and members of the much recent separatist group Indigenous... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
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October 18, 2017

English FA apologises to Eniola Aluko over ex-coach’s racist remarks

The English Football Association has apologised to Eniola Aluko and Drew Spence, admitting that they were subjected to discriminatory remarks by coach Mark Sampson. Sampson had earlier been cleared by the FA after two separate investigations before sacking him. The FA chief executive Martin Glenn said: “On behalf of The Football Association I would like to sincerely... Read More
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October 18, 2017

The Thread: “I’d rather die than ride” | Twitter picks a bone with the concept of “ride or die”

Celebrities Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’oir tied the knot in a lavish 1.3M wedding ceremony yesterday. It was a dream wedding come true as the couple has stuck together through thick and thin for six good years, thanks to Keyshia’s devotion. They began dating in 2010 and Gucci popped the question November 2016. Keyshia Kaoir... Read More
Gist
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October 18, 2017

We are retired politicians | Jonathan says after closed door meeting with Babangida

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida on Wednesday held a closed door meeting in Minna, Niger State. According to The Nation, Jonathan arrived Babangida’s residence with i n the company of some PDP members at about 10am. The meeting between the two former leaders ended at about 12.14pm. After the visit, Jonathan... Read More
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kehine wiley
October 18, 2017

8 iconic artworks by Kehinde Wiley, the Nigerian-American artist selected to paint Obama’s official portrait

The former United States President, Barack Obama, recently bestowed the honour of drawing his official portrait for the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery on Nigerian-American artist Kehinde Wiley. Although his name, Kehinde, is known to be of the Yoruba tribe, Wikipedia states that his father is Ibibio/Akwa Ibom State, while his mother is African-American. Kehinde’s selection... Read More
Thinking Through
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October 18, 2017

Buhari approves payment of pension to retired ‘Biafra police officers’

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the payment of pension to the police officers who served under the defunct Biafran police during the civil war. The Police officers were granted presidential pardon in 2000. The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) Wednesday announced that about 162 of such retired police officers and 57 Next of Kin will be... Read More
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October 18, 2017

Clinton warns Trump to stop threatening North Korea with war

Former U.S. Democrats presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Wednesday warned that threats to start war on the Korean peninsula were “dangerous and short-sighted”, thereby urging the United States to get all parties to the negotiating table. The former Secretary of State equally called on China to take a “more out front role” in enforcing sanctions... Read More
Global
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October 18, 2017

Melaye balling in Moscow, Abaribe seeks withdrawal as Nnamdi Kanu’s guarantor | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

The disappearance of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu from the radar was the bone of contention on Tuesday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, during the resumption of his trial on charges bordering on treasonable felony. But alas, Kanu was nowhere to be found. The attention of the court... Read More
Citizenship, Featured, Thinking Through
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October 18, 2017

Reps begin probe of termination of Intels agreement with NPA

The House of Representatives has started investigations into the termination of the contract between Integrated Logistics Services (Intels) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Background: The Federal Government had terminated the pilotage agreement between Intels and the NPA. Intels is co-founded by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. The Federal Government had said the agreement did not... Read More
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October 18, 2017

“Let’s be strong and maintain one voice” | NLC President on N56,000 minimum wage

The National President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba Wednesday, urged workers not to lose hope on the actualisation of the proposed N56, 000 new minimum wage. Highlights: Mr Wabba made the call at the National Delegates’ Conference (NDC) of Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) in... Read More
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October 18, 2017

Opinion: Joe Budden vs Chance the Rapper’s beef shows the problem with rap culture

by Adeleke Omotayo   Chance the Rapper performed a new untitled song at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on September 26 with Daniel Caesar. The downbeat introspective song, which is later titled “First World Problems”, has everyone talking at the moment. However, Joe Budden, in particular, is not waxing lyrical about it and I... Read More
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October 18, 2017

Game of Thrones’ Lena Headey accuses Weinstein of making sexual advances at her

British born Game of Thrones star, Lena Headey has joined the number of actresses, who have accused disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein, of making sexual advances at them. • Her narrative Headey who plays Cersei Lannister in the popular series, posted a series of tweets narrating details of meetings between the two where Weinstein allegedly... Read More
Global
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October 18, 2017

How Patience used Jonathan’s aide to launder N5.1bn – Witness

A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of a former Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Waripamo-Owei Dudafa Tuesday, told Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, how Mr Dudafa allegedly laundered several billions of Naira for a former First Lady, Patience Jonathan. Background: Mr Dudafa is standing trial... Read More
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October 18, 2017

Oando crisis continues as SEC orders 2-day suspension of sale of shares

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Wednesday, ordered a full suspension of the trading of shares of Oando Plc for two days. Highlights: The commission also directed that effective from Friday, October 20, the Nigerian Stock Exchange should implement a technical suspension of the shares of the company.  The Commission explained that it carried out... Read More
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October 18, 2017

So you think you know Lagos II: “Any way na way; any hustle na hustle” – The nightlife of Opebi-Allen and Fela Shrine

At 8pm every Friday, Mutari, a tall slim Hausa-Fulani man, arrives at Opebi-Allen roundabout, Ikeja, at the intersection with Toyin Street, directly behind the garden at Allen-Opebi roundabout. He sets up his stand, putting noodles and all his ingredients on display. From 8pm till 6am, the next morning, Mutari will sell instant noodles, cooked with... Read More
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October 18, 2017

[The Activism Blog] ICIR is offering grants to investigative journalists

The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) has announced a partnership with Ford Foundation to offer grants to investigative journalists in Nigeria. According to a statement by ICIR Project director, Tajudeen Suleiman, the 2017 edition of the programme will focus on building the capacity of Nigerian journalists in key areas such as illicit financial flows, taxes... Read More
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