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October 11, 2017

Donald Trump selects Kirstjen Nielsen as Secretary of Homeland Security

In a latest development from the White House, President Trump has selected Kirstjen Nielsen, a top White House aide and a former homeland security official in the George W. Bush administration, to lead the Department of Homeland Security, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders confirmed in a tweet. Great choice by @POTUS for Secretary of... Read More
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October 11, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Tolu Ogunlesi, Ellen Degeneres, J.K Rowling 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
Opinion
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October 11, 2017

Jameson Connects thrills fan (PHOTOS)

After attending the last two Jameson events, we kind of thought we knew what Jameson Connects was all about. Were we wrong or what as the team at Jameson took the brand experience to a whole new level. As we celebrated Nigeria’s Independence day at The Old Running shed, located in the National Railway Compound,... Read More
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Liberia
October 11, 2017

Former World Best footballer, George Weah reportedly wins Liberia Presidential election

Retired professional footballer turned politician, George Tawlon Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah, has reportedly won the Liberia Presidential election, even as the electoral commission has continued to stall the announcement. Weah is currently leading his opponent in the results already announced. The 1995 FIFA World Player of the Year and Ballon d’Or winner, is set to succeed President Ellen Johnson... Read More
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October 11, 2017

We are committed to ensuring the release of the remaining Chibok girls – Osinbajo

Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Wednesday, said that the Federal Government was doing all it can to ensure that the remaining abducted Chibok girls were released and returned home safely to their parents. The Vice President stated this when he received a delegation of girl child rights advocates from various schools in Abuja, who were... Read More
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October 11, 2017

We won’t relent on delivering the dividends of democracy – Fayose

The Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, has said his administration is investing in infrastructure because it is laying the foundation for the economic growth of the state. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, the governor said this while inaugurating the Ikun Bridge in Moba Local Government Area, as part of activities... Read More
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October 11, 2017

[The Activism Blog] HURIWA condemns harassment of Aisha Ahmad over non-conservative dressing

Following the ceaseless criticisms trailing the appointment of Mrs Aisha Ahmad as the deputy-governor nominee of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the rash of hate-filled blackmail and emotional outbursts circulating on the social media from Islamic fundamentalists who have called for the withdrawal of the... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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October 11, 2017

[The Church Blog] This Sinach interview with BBC Africa is why Gospel Music can never die

If we could count top Gospel music acts that have emerged from Nigeria into the global scene, Sinach will definitely be on that list. Sinach, (Original name; Osinachi Egbu Joseph) is a multi award-winning Nigerian Gospel music singer, songwriter, and senior worship leader at Believers Loveworld. She is known globally for several gospel hits songs which... Read More
Church Culture
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October 11, 2017

Judge “refers” Evans’ human rights suit against IGP

Justice Abdulazeez Anka of the Federal High Court, Lagos Wednesday, declined to hear a fundamental rights suit filed by billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans. Background: Evans is seeking N300 million damages for the Police’ violation of his human rights – illegal detention. The report: Anka said that the case file would be returned... Read More
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October 11, 2017

The Late 5: FG reveals new punishment for workers who embark on strike, Court orders forfeiture of 56 houses linked to Diezani, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: With the recent rise in industrial action by unions and government organizations, the Federal government is now taking steps to reduce them. However, it’s not the kind of step you’d have expected. The Minister of Labor and Employment Dr Chris Ngige revealed today that... Read More
Featured
October 11, 2017

“We handed over a buoyant economy to the APC” | PDP faults Buhari’s $5.5bn loan request

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has questioned President Muhammadu Buhari’s fresh external loan request of $5.5 billion pending before the National Assembly for approval. In a statement on Wednesday, by the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Prince Dayo Adyeye, the party accused the President of mortgaging the future of the unborn generation of Nigerians through... Read More
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October 11, 2017

Conservative groups call for Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell to step down

Leaders of several conservative groups on Wednesday called for Mitch McConnell(R-Ky) to step down as Senate majority leader, due to the failure of the Senator and his team to implement the conservative agenda upon which they ran for office. The leaders’ petitions Ken Cuccinelli, former attorney general of Virginia, and current leader of the Senate... Read More
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October 11, 2017

Chancellor Hammond slams Brexiteer’s impatience over no-deal divorce fund

Exchequer Chancellor, Philip Hammond has slammed backbench Tory MPs calling for him to spend billions on planning for a ‘no-deal’ EU divorce. • The Chancellor preaches calmness In a message targeted at the excessively anxious Brexiteers, he claimed no contingency cash would be committed “earlier than necessary just to make some point”. “The point I... Read More
Global
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October 11, 2017

YNaija Says: Every day is a #DayoftheGirl in Nigeria

All over the world, it is. But we do not feel like talking about the 1.1 billion young girls born into a world so unfairly prejudiced against them. #SorryNotSorry. We’d rather talk about the 38 million girls who, in addition to having been born into a Nigeria that isn’t predisposed to enabling any child attain... Read More
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October 11, 2017

The Film Blog: Hey God! This one that OC Ukeje has released a music video

Calm down, guys! It’s nothing like the type of music the ‘Genevieves’, ‘Omotolas’ and ‘Tontos’ of this world blessed us with years ago. For those who seem confused, OC Ukeje is not a newbie in this music thing so do not be surprised at his professionalism. He features Vector on the track, Potato Potahto which... Read More
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