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October 16, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Olu Famous, Wana Wana, Wizkid + the Gov Rochas-Omojuwa duel

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
Opinion
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October 16, 2017

After NPA ban, Atiku’s company accused of not paying tax

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has accused the Integrated Logistics Services (Intels) of defaulting in tax payment. This comes one week after the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), terminated its pilotage agreement with the company co-founded by former Vice-president, Atiku Abubakar. “FIRS did not carry out any enforcement on Intels. Our team only pasted a non-compliance sticker... Read More
The News Blog
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October 16, 2017

The Late 5: Nigerians are not buying Buahri’s ‘timeout with the kids,’ Lagos tests negative to Monkeypox, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari hosted Aisha Aliyu Gebi, the young girl whose letter to the president went viral on Twitter, Nicole, who donated her “lunch money” to his campaign team 3 years ago, and another little girl who prayed for him while he was sick,... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
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October 16, 2017

Kaduna teachers fast over planned sack after examination failure

The Nigeria Union of Teachers, Zaria Local Government Area Branch will on Tuesday begin three days of fasting and prayers over the planned sack of 20,000 primary school teachers. Background: 68 per cent of the teachers had failed an examination conducted by the Kaduna State Government. The teachers failed to pass the primary four pupils’ exam at excellent level. What is happening:... Read More
The News Blog
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October 16, 2017

Don’t bury $25bn NNPC scandal | Ezekwesili tells Buhari

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has asked President Muhammadu Buhari not to cover up the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) fraud allegations. She said this in response to memo by Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu. The Presidency had dismissed reports of a $25bn contracts or it is missing. In a series of tweets,... Read More
The News Blog
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October 16, 2017

Trump chides Democrats Chuck Schumer over Iran nuclear deal

Reeling from his announcement on Friday stating the administration’s decertification of the Iran nuclear deal, President Trump has slammed Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer for his criticism of the new plan. The President recanted Schumer’s distaste for the deal during the Obama administration, saying the legislator’s change of mind is due to the incumbent occupant... Read More
Donald Trump
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October 16, 2017

Opinion: President Zuma has a crush in Nigeria, and it isn’t female!

by Nimi Princewill Somewhere in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, a fancy statue of President Jacob Zuma poses in elegance, despite widespread condemnation of the romantic gesture by the Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha, who appears to be quite star-struck by the South African President. Aside from the rumoured extravagant cost of erecting the monument—which comes... Read More
Opinion
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October 16, 2017

Govt will bring Nnamdi Kanu to court for his trial – Lawyer

Ifeanyi Ejiofor, counsel to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has said the government will produce his client in court tomorrow. Background: Nnamdi Kanu had disappeared after soldiers allegedly invaded his residence in Abia State. His lawyer had filed an application in court, asking the Federal Government to produce the IPOB... Read More
The News Blog
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October 16, 2017

The Thread: Here’s a different kind of marriage for you to consider

More and more, couples are no longer living by the traditional definition of marriage. Over here, we’ve always had polygamy. Outside our shores, couples practise open marriages, polyamory, etc. But have you heard of this one? https://twitter.com/brionne_brionne/status/919370978559377409 Reactions: My friend's parents have been married 30+ years living in separate homes. They live in diff apts... Read More
Opinion
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October 16, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: If you’re Nigerian and in Russia, Dino Melaye wants to hang out with you tonight

Senator Dino Melaye is in Russia for official legislative duties. The 122 thousand people who follow him on Instagram have been treated to over 30 photos (and counting) from the trip and more importantly, the 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly meeting he’s attending. Melaye has had an impressive run in Russia so far. He has taken the... Read More
The Legislative Blog
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October 16, 2017

Cameroonians invade Cross River village, shoot six

Six residents of Danare, a village in Boki local government area of Cross River state have allegedly been shot after Gendarmes from Bodam community in Cameroon invaded the village. Commissioner of Police in the state, Hafiz Inuwa confirmed the incident. Inuwa said the residents told him that they were preparing to retaliate because Cameroonians had encroached their... Read More
The News Blog
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October 16, 2017

YNaija Says: Buhari, nobody cares about you and your little friends

On Monday, the presidency released pictures and videos of President Muhammadu Buhari meeting with three “young friends”. These friends paid a courtesy visit to Buhari in Aso Rock accompanied by their wards. Buhari’s meeting with his little friends is a presidential publicity stunt gone wrong. Reactions to it on social media show many Nigerians, especially those... Read More
Thinking Through
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October 16, 2017

Diplomatic talks continue until first bomb drops – Rex Tillerson

On the North Korea rhetoric, US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson said Sunday that diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the North Korean crisis “will continue until the first bomb drops.” Tillerson’s statement comes on the heel of President Trump’s seemingly closed options to a diplomatic approach to curb Kim Jong united’s defiance. Trump, in series... Read More
Donald Trump
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October 16, 2017

Al-Shabab co-founder donates blood to victims of bomb attack

One of the founders of militant group, Al-Shabab, Mukhtar Robow has donated blood to victims of the truck bombing in Mogadishu, capital of Somalia. What happened: At least 276 people were killed, while 300 got injured in the attack. Robow became al-Shabab’s official spokesman and a deputy leader. He later surrendered to the Somali government in 2013. On 13 August... Read More
The News Blog
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October 16, 2017

Sack Buhari as Petroleum minister | Agbakoba tells court

Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN has filed a claim against the Federal Government of Nigeria to determine the Constitutional qualification of the President of Nigeria to also hold executive office as Minister of Petroleum Resources. Agbakoba argued before the Federal High Court in Abuja that on the basis... Read More
The News Blog
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October 16, 2017

[The Church Blog] #MansTooHot: Mummy G.O. celebrates her Man Crush Monday on social media

If you are in the league of those that believe that Pastor Mrs Folu Adeboye popularly called Mummy G.O is old school and outdated, she has come out to prove you all wrong. Mummy G. O recently confirmed her “woke” status on social media today when she posted an image of her husband, General Overseer... Read More
Church Culture
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October 16, 2017

Monkeypox virus has tested negative in Lagos – FG

The Federal Ministry of Health has said the Monkeypox samples obtained from Lagos State tested negative. Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said this during a press conference in Abuja on Monday. What happened:  No fewer than 11 people have been placed under surveillance in Bayelsa, following a suspected outbreak of Monkeypox. The Federal Government had... Read More
The News Blog
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October 16, 2017

“Issa crime scene” | This savage TwitterNG game will have you howling

Sunday evenings are for bants, and Twitter took full advantage of this game to unleash their bad mouth. You’ll be excused for assuming the originator had honourable intentions- as these folks who took the bait did. Enjoy: https://twitter.com/ndoarum/status/919625130317316096 Reactions: https://twitter.com/gloryvictor022/status/919626106457731072 https://twitter.com/ridz_bahd/status/919627339423797248 https://twitter.com/i_am_bayo/status/919637721903259648 https://twitter.com/Teeniken/status/919639934075621377 I'm I late??🤓 pic.twitter.com/i2k1TQUsr3 — 🌻TYÑĪ🌻 (@Ndiy_Cyprian) October 15, 2017 https://twitter.com/JajaPhD/status/919856499131846656 https://twitter.com/HUSBANDMATERIA_/status/919625686435934208... Read More
Opinion
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October 16, 2017

[The Activism Blog] NGO calls for information on man brutalised by Naval Officer

Following the wide condemnation of a viral video showing the brutality meted out to an unknown Nigerian by a Naval rating for wearing a camouflage cap, a Non-Governmental Organisation, Joint Legal Action Aids (JLAA) has said it will seek justice for the yet to be identified man. In a phone chat with Punch Newspapers, on Sunday,... Read More
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