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October 14, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: President Buhari, Tolu Ogunlesi, Aisha Yesufu 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 14, 2017

EPL Roundup: Man City batter Stoke City, Crystal Palace “surprise” Chelsea, other scores of the week

The English Premier League continued today – the 8th week – starting with the big match, Liverpool and Manchester United. Contrary to speculations, the unbeaten run of the Red Devils continued with a goalless draw at Anfield. At the end of the match, United’s manager, Jose Mourinho said, “In the first half, we had a... Read More
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October 14, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] How can you diss Harvey Weinstein when you haven’t read this?

We as Nigerians underestimate just how much influence the West has on us. We especially underestimate the power the media has, and especially what is broadly referred to as ‘Hollywood’, the interconnected television, film, stage and music industries that churn out a huge chunk of the content that we consume in the 21st century. We... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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Nnamdi Kanu
October 14, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu’s family fault Police’ claims over recovery of lethal weapons

The Family of the leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has faulted claims by Abia Commissioner of Police, Anthony Michael Ogbizi that police recovered lethal weapons when, in a joint exercise with the Army, raided their compound at Afara Ukwu on October 8. Background: Mr Ogbizi had said during a press briefing in... Read More
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October 14, 2017

Saudi Princess becomes first woman to head multi-sports federation

Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has been named to head a Saudi multi-sports federation, in a first for women in the conservative Muslim kingdom where men dominate all sports, an official said on Saturday. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP that has become “the first woman to lead... Read More
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October 14, 2017

[The Church Blog] Steve Crown set to hold Nation Will Rise and Sing Concert

Award-winning singer, songwriter and Founder of LakeLight Entertainment, Steve Crown has put together an evening where worshippers from around the world come to worship God in unison tagged Nations will Rise and Sing. Nations will Rise and Sing with Steve Crown is more than just a worship concert. It is a fulfilment of biblical prophesies... Read More
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October 14, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Here’s how India managed to criminalise sex with minors

India’s Supreme Court ruled that sex with an underage girl is rape, even if she is married pic.twitter.com/DCEy68oasi — NowThis (@nowthisnews) October 11, 2017 After decades of protests from women’s rights activists, a massive rape epidemic that saw hundreds of women violently gang raped and in some cases even murdered and a system that continues... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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October 14, 2017

I have nothing to do with the misappropriated funds for State House Clinic – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has downplayed media insinuations that his administration would be probed by the committee set up by the House of Representatives to look into how the budget allocated to the State House Medical Centre since 2015 was spent. Highlights: He said he had nothing to do with the 2015 Budget before he... Read More
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October 14, 2017

Nigerian Union in South Africa cautions over spread of false information

The leadership of Nigerian Communities in South Africa has urged Nigerians living in the country to stop spreading false information capable of hurting relations between Nigeria and South Africa. The President, Nigeria Union, South Africa, Adetola Olubajo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the telephone from Pretoria, South Africa on Saturday that some information used... Read More
The News Blog
October 14, 2017

Olusegun Obasanjo features in Samuel Ajibola’s “Dele Issues” (WATCH)

Nigerian actor, Samuel Ajibola – who stars as “Spiff” in the Television series, “The Johnsons” –  has published on YouTube an episode of his web series ‘Dele Issues’, which features a former president, Olusegun Obasanjo. Ajibola had earlier announced that the former president would be starring in an episode of his web series. The budding Nollywood star... Read More
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October 14, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Child Protection: NGO calls for grassroots sensitisation

An NGO, Live Abundantly Empowerment Initiative has stressed the need for engagement and enlightenment of the masses, especially the minors, to win the fight against the raging scourge of insecurity and abuse of children’s right in the society. The founder of the organisation, Dr Ama Onyerinma stated this at a day sensitisation programme on community security and... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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October 14, 2017

Government alone cannot support universities to the extent that is required – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says “government alone can neither support universities to the extent required nor keep them at the current level.” He insisted that Universities would become better if there is support from alumni and the private sector. The vice president was speaking in Lagos Friday, at the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Awards and Celebration... Read More
The News Blog
October 14, 2017

NPFL Champions, Plateau United sack 11 players for low productivity, age

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Champions, Plateau United FC of Jos have sacked 11 players, Daily Trust reports. A statement by the club’s Media Officer, Albert Dakup disclosed that the players were sacked for low productivity, age and indiscipline. The statement gave the names of the players as; Chima Ndukwu, Okoro Obasi, Daddy Francis, Daddy... Read More
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October 14, 2017

[The Activism Blog] IPC condemns continuous attack on Journalists in Kogi Government House

The International Press Centre (IPC) has condemned the continuous attack on journalists by security men at the Kogi State Government House. The Director of IPC, Mr Lanre Arogundade, in a statement on Friday, October 13, 2017, described the assault on journalists by security men attached to the state government house as a great concern to... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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October 14, 2017

Timetable, schedule of activities for 2019 elections, not out – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the timetable and schedule for the 2019 general elections is not out yet. The statement is in reaction to enquiries from stakeholders, who wanted clarification on the issue; as actual dates for the elections were earlier released. Statement below: Timetable, Schedule of Activities for 2019 General... Read More
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October 14, 2017

Reno Omokri: Muhammadu Buhari — Commander-in-Chief of the 97% Forces

by Reno Omokri   Last week I wrote about what has turned out to be the biggest corruption scandal in African history-the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation $26 billion can of worms. Little did I know when writing that piece that the matter should enter into another absurd stage. Maikanti Baru, the Group Managing (Damaging?) Director... Read More
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October 14, 2017

21,870 Kaduna teachers fail primary 4 test | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

$5.5 billion – President Buhari wrote to the Senate seeking approval for an external loan worth this amount. The fund will be channelled towards funding capital projects in the 2017 budget. 21,780 – About this number of primary school teachers in Kaduna took a primary 4 test and failed. N2.1 billion – An interim report... Read More
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October 14, 2017

Farooq Kperogi: CBN’s Aisha Ahmad, misogynistic bullying, and religious hypocrisy

by Farooq Kperogi At least two categories of (male) Nigerian social media denizens were disconcerted by the appointment of a Mrs Aisha Ahmad as one of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s four deputy governors. The first group said she is unqualified because her promotion as Executive Director by her bank was suspiciously co-extensive with her... Read More
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