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October 8, 2017

SERAP sues FG over N40bn double pay to ex-governors

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has used the Federal Government for not stopping former governors from receiving double pay and life pensions. Background:  SERAP had written a letter the the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, stating that some senators were receiving double pays and life pensions. It urged the AGF to ensure... Read More
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October 8, 2017

Opinion: University of Abuja is a citadel of impunity and gross corruption

by Alex Enemanna   Gross impunity and opulent shenanigans are not new in Nigerian academic environment especially the public universities. However, University of Abuja stands out in everything but decency. It acts like lord of the manor and takes its own crass lawlessness way too far. Located in the seat of power, one ordinarily would... Read More
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October 8, 2017

You can’t ask how much I earn as a Senator, if you are not my constituent – Ben Bruce

Senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben-Murray Bruce has said only his constituents can ask him how much he earns as a Senator. Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption (PACAC), Itse Sagay had said a senator receives N29 million Naira monthly. Nigerians have also continued to clamour for the release of how much senators earn. But... Read More
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October 8, 2017

Nigerian footballer arrested after demanding his £2000 back from 4 sex workers

Nigerian striker Isaac Success has been arrested by the police in UK for allegedly assaulting four sex workers. Reports say that Success paid the sex workers $2000 for a night in a Hertfordshire hotel but failed to score with them after getting drunk. One of the sex workers, Escort Alexis Domerge, in a The Sun’s report on... Read More
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October 8, 2017

Simon Kolawole: The forgotten conversations

by Simon Kolawole   A keen follower of the perennial debate on the state of the Nigerian union would have noticed some patterns by now: your diagnosis of the problem inevitably determines your prescription. If you think the problem with Nigeria is the 1914 amalgamation, your prescriptions will most likely be built around “de-amalgamation” or... Read More
Opinion
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October 8, 2017

Patience Jonathan was arrogant, widely disliked as First Lady – Ex-US Ambassador

A former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell has said former First Lady, Patience Jonathan was flamboyant and arrogant while her husband was in power. Campbell also wondered how Mrs Jonathan who has been a civil servant all her life amassed such wealth in a piece ‘Nigerian President Buhari’s Sisyphean Efforts’. He stated, “Patience Jonathan... Read More
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October 8, 2017

The Thread: Did Pastor Funke Felix-Adejumo get this wrong?

Pastor Funke Felix-Adejumo is known for her no-nonsense, can’t-be-bothered-to-pander-to-your-sensitivities sermons. In this particular message, she took on stay-at-home mums and financial dependence. WATCH: https://twitter.com/DUPE0LA/status/916306814349783041 This tweep takes exception to Pastor Funke’s message: This week, Ololade Ajekigbe wrote an article titled How To Know If You Are Poor. In that article, she gave an illustration of... Read More
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October 8, 2017

Sukuk bonds are from sharia…it must be reversed | CAN insists

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said the Federal Government violated the constitution by issuing Sukuk bonds. The General-Secretary of CAN, Rev. Musa Asake said this in a recent interview with Punch. Background: CAN had alleged that the Federal Government was gradually trying to islamise Nigeria by issuing Sukuk bonds. The Supreme Islamic Council... Read More
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October 8, 2017

After Python Dance, Army begins Operation Crocodile smile in N’Delta

The Nigerian Army said it has deployed troops to commence Operation Crocodile Smile in the six Niger Delta states. General Officer Commanding 6 division in Port Harcourt, Enobong Udoh said this on Saturday while addressing troops to signal the commencement of the exercise. Background: The Nigerian Army had launched Operation Python Dance in the South-East. The army had also... Read More
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October 8, 2017

N100bn amnesty fund not excessive as long as it guarantees peace – Boroh

Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Paul Boroh has said 19 ex-militants from the Niger Delta are currently studying for a doctorate degree abroad. Boroh said this while making a presentation “Between Agitation and Amnesty: Sustainable Reintegration in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria” at the University of Sussex. What he said: Boroh who was represented... Read More
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October 8, 2017

Shi’ites submit memo to panel probing army, after Falana held meeting with El-Zakzaky

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has submitted a memo to the judicial panel set up to investigate allegations of extra-judicial killings made against the Nigerian army. Background: Soldiers had allegedly killed Shi’ites members during a clash in Zaria. Shi’ites leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky an his wife had been locked away after the clash while members... Read More
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October 7, 2017

“Only one thing will work” | Donald Trump on N’Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump Saturday, recanted decades of “failed” foreign policy with North Korea, saying “only one thing” will work. “Presidents and their administrations have been talking to North Korea for 25 years, agreements made and massive amounts of money paid … hasn’t worked, agreements violated before the ink was dry, makings fools of U.S.... Read More
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October 7, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Nigeria is going to the World Cup and Bukola Saraki can’t keep calm

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have just beaten their Zambian counterparts to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Let’s not even lie, all of us can’t keep calm right now but on seeing the Senate President’s reaction to that Alex Iwobi goal, we’ll have to take a seat for him to show off. It’s not... Read More
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October 7, 2017

Kaduna Government, Peugeot Automobile Nigeria and Verdant Zeal host first Innovention Round Table

The Verdant Zeal annual Innovention Series has expanded in scope and subject matter to hold the 1st Innovention Round Table for SMEs and Startup Entrepreneurs with the theme, “How Innovation Drives Entrepreneurship, The Case for SMEs and Start-Ups. Jointly organised by Verdant Zeal in partnership with Kaduna State Government and Peugeot Automobile Nigeria, The Innovention Round... Read More
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October 7, 2017

[The Activism Blog] UN sensitises northern legislators on peace and conflict resolution

The United Nations through its agency, the UN Women, says it is important for legislators to be better informed on gender issues to enable them to pass appropriate legislations. UN Women Programme Manager on Women Peace and Security, Njeri Karuru said this in Abuja on Friday, October 6, 2017, during a capacity building workshop for... Read More
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October 7, 2017

“I doff the cap for them” | Ekweremadu on Super Eagles victory

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu Saturday, congratulated the Super Eagles for their victory against Chipolopolo of Zambia – which made them qualify for the 2018 Russia World Cup. Senator Ekweremadu hailed the Nigerian team in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Uche Anichukwu. [ICYMI: Nigeria beat Zambia to qualify for Russia 2018] He... Read More
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October 7, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Amara Nwankpa, Ebuka, Raila Odinga, Peter Okoye 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 7, 2017

Super Eagles victory “very sweet” – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday, congratulated the Super Eagles on their victory over the Chipolopolo of Zambia at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom. [ICYMI: Nigeria beat Zambia to qualify for Russia 2018] A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, reads: President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles on... Read More
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October 7, 2017

Patience Jonathan is now Michelle Obama; President Buhari was cloned | 5 most ridiculous news stories this week

(rɪˈdɪkjʊləs) We bring you a roundup of some of the most popular yet totally laughable stories that made the rounds this week – all the things your regular newsmakers said or did that made for the biggest and most awkward LOL moments. President Buhari was cloned in London Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo... Read More
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October 7, 2017

Donald Trump calls Minority leader, Schumer for help on health care

U.S. President Donald Trump Saturday, tweeted that he called Senate Minority Leader, Chuck Schumer on Friday to talk about Obamacare. “I called Chuck Schumer yesterday to see if the Dems want to do a great HealthCare Bill,” Trump wrote. “ObamaCare is badly broken, big premiums. Who knows!” I called Chuck Schumer yesterday to see if the... Read More
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