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October 10, 2017

Produce Evans’ brother-in-law | Court orders Police

A Federal High Court in Lagos Tuesday ordered the Police to produce the brother-in-law of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike known as Evans, Okwuchukwu Obiechina, in court. Justice Mohammed Idris, who gave the order, said Obiechina must be brought before him on October 12. The order followed a suit filed by Obiechina, urging the court to order... Read More
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October 10, 2017

“We are saddened by his demise” | DJ Olu’s family release official statement

The family of Olugbemiga Abiodun, known as DJ Olu has released an official statement following his death on Saturday. The sequence of events: DJ Olu, alongside Chime Amaechi, was found dead in his car. Davido then dedicates his AFRIMMA awards to both DJ Olu and Tagbo Umeike. Police recover drugs from DJ Olu’s car. Happening now: The Abiodun family, in the... Read More
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October 10, 2017

FG begins data collection from banks for tax purposes

The Ministry of Finance says the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) has started the collection of data on the income and assets of high net-worth individuals and companies in the country. Highlights (Report by TheCable): In a statement issued on Tuesday, it further said this is the first step in collecting intelligence that... Read More
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October 10, 2017

Trump could be impeached over James Comey firing

According to Brookings Institution, a liberal-leaning think thank analysis, U.S. President Donald Trump “likely obstructed justice” when he fired FBI Director James Comey and could face impeachment. In the 108-page report, Brookings concludes that even though Trump had the authority to fire Comey, that authority could be queried and found ulterior if the intention was... Read More
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October 10, 2017

Kachikwu, Baru meet to discuss the way forward for the Petroleum Industry

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu and the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru Tuesday, at the Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja – the Energy Policy Committee breakout session. Both Kachikwu and Baru set aside their back and forth accusations and sat to discuss the way forward... Read More
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October 10, 2017

[The Activism Blog] NGO to distribute sanitary pads to 330,000 girls in six states

In commemoration of the Annual International Day of girl-child, an NGO, Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF) done in collaboration with the federal ministry of women affairs has concluded plans to distribute sanitary pads to 330,000 girls in six states. The beneficiary states are Benue, Kogi, Nassarawa, FCT, Cross River, and Anambra. According to Steve Aborisade, advocacy... Read More
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October 10, 2017

The Film Blog: 8 African films are contending for the Foreign Language Oscar. Not one is Nigerian

We’re not sure how exactly we feel about this – disappointed, broken-hearted or upbeat about the near future. Yes, the Academy Awards, otherwise known as the Oscars is not without its own controversies and deficiencies but a shot at a nomination in one of its most criticised yet crucial categories would have been a game... Read More
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October 10, 2017

North Korea reportedly steals documents revealing US-South Korea plan to ‘decapitate’ Kim Jong Un

According to South Korean news agency Yonhap which cited a statement by Democratic Party Rep. Lee Cheol-hee, North Korean hackers have reportedly stolen a large amount of classified military documents, which includes a South Korean and U.S. plan to “decapitate” North Korea’s leadership. • Cheol-Hee’s revelation The news agency quoted Cheol-Hee saying the hackers broke... Read More
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October 10, 2017

President Buhari meets with Gov Ajimobi over Ibadan Obaship tussle

The governor of Oyo, Abiola Ajimobi met with President Muhammad Buhari in a closed-door meeting, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja over the crisis surrounding Olubadan throne. The Governor after the meeting while fielding questions from State House correspondents said Olubadan has committed an offence that could warrant his removal but he was not going to dethrone... Read More
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October 10, 2017

Oluseun Onigbinde: The problems with Kemi Adeosun’s deconstruction of Nigeria’s debt story

by Oluseun Onigbinde   It is important that public officeholders clarify the issues that citizens are distraught about and one such key issue has been the case of rising public debt. Kemi Adeosun’s piece comes in the context of the well-rehashed situation that the current administration met the country. With its hail of campaign promises... Read More
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October 10, 2017

33,000 teachers took a primary 4 test in Kaduna and this happened

About 21,780 out of 33,000 teachers have reportedly failed the primary four test administered to test their competence by the Kaduna State government. According to Vanguard, the state is, therefore, looking for 25,000 new teachers as one of the plans to restore dignity and quality to education. Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna unveiled the planned... Read More
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October 10, 2017

[The Activism Blog] HURIWA urges Buhari to declare armed herdsmen as terrorists

A pro-democracy and non-governmental organisation, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare armed herdsmen as terrorists. HURIWA in a statement by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko and the National Media Affairs Director, Miss Zainab Yusuf, in Abuja on Sunday October 8, 2017, noted that several global bodies... Read More
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October 10, 2017

The Thread: “Drivers and cooks can molest your children” | Why housewives should be valued more

Last week, Pastor Funke Felix-Adejumo’s viral video made the rounds on Twitter Nigeria again. A number of people took exception to it, saying she was bashing professionals who endure the most backbreaking work in the world. We think Pastor Funke’s message got lost in translation, but don’t take our word for it. [In case you... Read More
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October 10, 2017

Why there should be devolution of powers – Ekweremadu

The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said that Nigeria is better as a united country. Dr Ekweremadu said after delivering a lecture on Constitutionalism and the challenges of leadership in Africa: an evaluation of tested models’, in New York. The event was organised by the Centre for Media and Peace Initiatives, a New York-based international... Read More
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October 10, 2017

Tourism to be introduced as a subject in secondary schools

The Deputy Director, Domestic Tourism in the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, Patricia Narai, said plans have been concluded to introduce it as a subject at the senior secondary school level. Mrs Narai said this in an interview on Tuesday in Abuja. “The Nigerian Educational Development Council has proposed 34 trades and identified tourism... Read More
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October 10, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] The “unfortunate statement” from Ben Murray Bruce and its implications

After the inauguration of the 8th Senate, it was evident Nigeria was prepared for a legislative arm with a difference, going by the crop of individuals that found their way into the upper chamber. They were refined professionals, distinguished and experienced individuals when it comes to leadership. The Senate President himself, a medical doctor and... Read More
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October 10, 2017

Buhari meets with service chiefs in Aso Rock

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed doors with service chiefs, Minister of Defence, retired Brig. Mansur Dan-Ali and the National Security Adviser, retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno. The meeting is also being attended by the Director General of the State Security Services, Lawal Daura; the acting Director of the Nigeria Intelligence Agency, Amb. Arab... Read More
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October 10, 2017

BREAKING: Buhari seeks Senate’s approval of $5.5 billion external loan

President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate to seek approval for external loan of $5.5 billion. He made the request in a letter read on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday. In a letter read by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, the President explained that the fund will be channelled towards funding capital projects... Read More
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