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October 7, 2017

Why the United Nations dialogue method must change – Jonathan

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan says the United Nations that has 193 members (States) “has not known real peace” – From 1945, after the World War II. Jonathan said this at a panel on the dialogue of civilisations at Rhodes Forum’s 15th anniversary summit in Greece, where he spoke on the theme, Multipolarity and Dialogue in Regional and... Read More
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October 7, 2017

President Buhari appoints 13-member governing board for FERMA

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday, approved the appointments of the Governing Board of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). This was contained in a statement issued by the Assistant Director (Press) in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mohammed Nakorji. The members of the FERMA board are Tunde Lemo – Chairman,... Read More
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October 6, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Kachikwu’s petition: SERAP asks Buhari to suspend Baru

The Social Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend the NNPC Managing Director Maikanti Baru. In a statement on Thursday, October 5, 2017, the SERAP Executive Director, Adetokunbo Mumuni stated that, “SERAP is concerned that years of systemic corruption within the NNPC and looting of Nigeria’s natural resources have... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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October 6, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Oby Ezekwesili, Perkins Onome, Cheta Nwanze 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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Buhari, Ibe Kachikwu, Fuel scarcity
October 6, 2017

The Late 5: Buhari meets Kachikwu; How FG plans to provide 360,000 jobs for Nigerian youth; and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: It was meetings upon meeting for President Muhammadu Buhari today, mostly about the recent allegations made by Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu against the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Dr Maikanti Baru. First, on President Buhari’s agenda,... Read More
Thinking Through
October 6, 2017

[The Activism Blog] WHO warns of rising child obesity, says rich and poor countries affected

The World Health Organisation (a UN health agency), has stated that an estimated 41 million children under five, worldwide are obese or overweight. It said the prevalence of obesity in children is caused by changing patterns towards unhealthy diets and physical inactivity. Part of the statement reads, “Urbanisation, increased incomes, availability of fast foods, educational... Read More
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October 6, 2017

Trump signs executive order rolling back Obamacare birth control mandate

In a latest executive order, US President Donald Trump on Friday rolled back an ObamaCare policy that require employers include birth-control coverage in their health insurance plans. The Obama signature health provision mandated that employers, with a few exceptions, offer health insurance that covers birth control without a co-pay. The executive order which takes effect... Read More
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October 6, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Do we need to replace the guns given to Police Officers with sticks?

The shooting of a passenger by an unnamed Police inspector in Adamawa on Thursday, October 5, 2017, has brought to the fore a discussion about the necessity of Police officers carrying arms and their level of sanity. All over the world, carrying of arms by security agencies is meant to ward off threats by criminals... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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Buhari
October 6, 2017

Nigerian prisons are overcrowded by 90 per cent – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has raised alarm over the state of the prisons in Nigeria. He raised the alarm when he hosted Chief Justices led by the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Walter Onnoghen, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday. What he said: Measures must be put in place to immediately decongest the prisons. It is... Read More
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October 6, 2017

Buhari will provide 360,000 jobs for the youth soon – Emefiele

Central Bank governor, Godwin Emefiele has said President Muhammadu Buhari will fulfil his promise to provide 360,000 jobs for youths nationwide. He said this at a  stakeholders’ meeting of the operational framework for the Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme (AADS). According to him, AADS was targeted primarily at unemployed youths between the ages of 18 and 35.... Read More
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October 6, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Connecting the dots of mob actions and mental disorders

According to Wikipedia, “A mental disorder, also called a mental illness or psychiatric disorder, is a behavioural or mental pattern that may cause suffering or a poor ability to function in life. Such features may be persistent. Mental disorders are usually defined by a combination of how a person behaves, feels, perceives, or thinks“. While... Read More
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October 6, 2017

LSETF partners Arc Skills, UNDP on the Lagos State Employability Support Project

In its bid to achieve the objectives of the recently-launched Lagos State Employability Support Project, the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), in partnership with the United Nations Development Project (UNDP) and Arc Skills, a global skills training provider, hosted entrepreneurs and business leaders across major sectors at a 3-day ‘Industry Engagement Forum’. The forum... Read More
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October 6, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Can two wrongs lead to a greater good?

On Thursday, October 5, 2017, it was reported that a Police Inspector with the Adamawa State Command was killed along the Wuro-Dole-Pariya Road in Girei Local Government area of the state. Eyewitness account reports that the man was killed by an angry mob after he killed a passenger in a vehicle. The late police inspector... Read More
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October 6, 2017

Monkeypox: Hospital discharges doctor, 11-year-old in Bayelsa

The Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital has discharged doctor and an 11-year-old who were infected by the Monkeypox virus. Background: No fewer than 11 people have been placed under surveillance in Bayelsa, following a suspected outbreak of the viral disease. What is happening: Chief Medical Director, Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Prof. Dimie Ogoina said; They were discharged after treatment.... Read More
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October 6, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] This is a coming out story you’ll definitely want to read

It’s not very often that we have the opportunity to tell a coming out story here on the Sexuality Blog. It’s even rarer when the person coming out is a man, is Nigerian and a Christian to boot. Yet this is exactly what happened a few weeks ago when British Nigerian, @AdeThePhilosoph came out on... Read More
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October 6, 2017

#NoShakinCarryGo2Dubai: Pepsi set to reward fans with 3-day VVIP musical experience in Dubai

The No Shakin’ Carry Go campaign by Pepsi will not be slowing down anytime soon as Pepsi gets ready to send 10 lucky people on a 3-day VVIP experience of the One Africa Music Fest in Dubai this November. This has been revealed by Pepsi Nigeria on their social media pages, @Pepsi_naija on twitter and... Read More
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October 6, 2017

ICAN wins 2017 Nobel Peace Prize

The 2017 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons on Friday. The Norwegian Nobel Committee said ICAN was receiving the award for its “work to draw attention to the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use of nuclear weapons and for its ground-breaking efforts to achieve a treaty-based prohibition of... Read More
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October 6, 2017

How Justice Ngwuta used two similar passports interchangeably – NIS

The Nigerian Immigration service (NIS) on Friday said Justice of the Supreme Court, Sylvester Ngwuta used two similar standard international passports interchangeably. The NIS said this at the Federal High Court, Abuja where Ngwuta is standing trial. Background: Ngwuta was among seven superior court judges that were arrested between October 7 and 8, 2016 after the DSS... Read More
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October 6, 2017

Bayern Munich reappoint ex-manager Jupp Heynckes

Bayern Munich have appointed former coach Jupp Heynckes as their manager until the end of the season. This following the sack of Carlo Ancelotti, after losing to Paris Saint Germain. Ancelotti left in September with Bayern third in the Bundesliga, five points behind leaders Borussia Dortmund. Heynckes, 72, has coached Bayern three times before, most recently... Read More
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October 6, 2017

[The Film Blog]: The Royal Hibiscus Hotel is another reason to be excited about Rachael Oniga

The movie is already up to a good start. After earning itself a premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Ishaya Bako’s romantic comedy may well be on its way to cinema glory. Everything else seems good as it is. It’s an EbonyLife production – tested and trusted. Zainab Balogun as lead character has... Read More
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October 6, 2017

BREAKING: NNPC boss Maikanti Baru at the Presidential Villa

The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Maikanti Baru was on Friday seen at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Background: The NNPC GMD has been accused of corruption in a memo written by Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu to President Muhammadu Buhari. Kachikwu had met the President on Friday... Read More
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