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October 3, 2017

Former Project Fame winner, Jeff Akoh releases 2 new songs

A former winner of Project Fame, Jeff Akoh has come out with two new tunes. “Shokolokobangose” and “Gbadun” (Your Lovin’). Jeff Akoh also drops his debut album entitled Lokoja on his 21st birthday October 27. He teamed up with talented producer, Cobhams Asuquo and UK-based group Team Salut for Shokolokobangoshe and Gbadun (Your Lovin’), respectively. “These... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Finally, Reps swear in Mato, Hembe’s replacement

The House of Representatives has sworn-in Dorathy Mato as a replacement for Herman Hembe – to represent Konshisha Federal Constituency of Benue. Background: June 23, Supreme Court sacked him, declaring Mato winner of the election. September 20, Supreme Court insists that Mr Hembe would return all the salaries and allowances given him. Happening now: Mr Hembe, a... Read More
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October 3, 2017

FG’s economic committee approves 60-day action plan to drive reforms

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has today, October 3, 2017, begun a 60-day National Action Plan (NAP 2.0) to drive reforms aimed at “making Nigeria a progressively easier place to do business”. This was confirmed in a statement signed by PEBEC Secretary/SSA Industry, Trade & Investment (OVP), Dr Jumoke Oduwole. FG’s economic committee approves a... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Another private mail used by Kushner, Ivanka for White House activities revealed

First daughter, Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner have used at least three separate personal e-mail accounts for White House business, Politico reports. Towards late last month, reports emerged that both senior aides had previously used their respective personal accounts for official information which had drawn stiff criticism from critics owing to Trump’s brutal... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Resident doctors in Kaduna begin indefinite strike

Residents doctors in Kaduna have begun an indefinite strike Tuesday, decrying the deplorable state of healthcare facilities in state government hospitals. The President, Association of Resident Doctors in the state, Dr Joseph Jokshan said at a press briefing Monday night in Kaduna that the state government had not responded to any of the doctors’ demands issued 21... Read More
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October 3, 2017

President Buhari was cloned in London, Asari Dokubo insists (WATCH)

Just as the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu said, the former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has insisted that Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, was cloned in London. Highlights: He struggled in his Independence Day speech. The “man they have in Aso Rock” was “trying to mimic” the original Buhari.... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Nigeria has a history of accidental presidents – Bishop Kukah (WATCH)

The Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, at The Platform, organised by the Covenant Christian Centre, on October 3, 2017, with the theme “Putting together the jigsaw pieces that form Nigeria” said Nigeria has had a long history of “accidental presidents” – starting 1999. [ICYMI: #ThePlatform: These are the Speakers’ opinions... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Why we won’t adopt the 2014 Confab report – Presidency

The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu on Channels Television’s programme on the event of Nigeria’s 57th Independence anniversary celebrations, has reiterated this administration’s resolve not to adopt the 2014 Confab report. Why? “It was not an inclusive conference. You very well recall that the leaders of our own party – whether ACN... Read More
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October 3, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: 59 dead in Las Vegas shooting | Ekweremadu echoes 6-year term | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Activists threaten showdown at UK Embassy unless Nnamdi Kanu is extradited – YNaija Ekweremadu again echoes the need for a 6-year single term for President, Governors – YNaija The era of “settling” critics to keep quiet has ended –  Garba Shehu – YNaija NERC to fine consumers N450,000 for bypassing their... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Church Crawler: All about the Breakfast and Gay talk at LifePointe Church

Church Crawler’s visit to LifePointe Church was not just a memorable one but one that will remain unforgettable for a quite a while. Afterall, it’s not every day you walk into a church, have a pre-service breakfast and discuss a seemingly sacred topic like homosexuality. When I discovered that LifePointe was going to be having... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Ekweremadu again, echoes the need for a 6-year single term for President, Governors

The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has reiterated the need for a six-year single term for a President and the state governors,  – Saying Nigeria needs to emulate Mexico. Highlights: Nigeria and Mexico have a lot to learn from each other since they have a lot in common in vast territories, presidential and federal systems. Ekweremadu... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Melaye’s woes in the Senate continues | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

Dino Melaye’s travails in the Senate took a new turn last week with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) serving the Kogi West Senator with the recall notice at his office in the National Assembly. Melaye has made several attempts to frustrate the recall process by making himself unavailable for the documents to be served... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Reuben Abati: Ambazonia, Biya’s intolerance and internet democracy

by Reuben Abati     A Biafra-like agitation for independence has been unfolding in neighbouring Republic of Cameroon since November 2016.  The people of Northern and Southern Cameroons under the  umbrella of the Southern Cameroons Ambazonia Consortium United Front (SCACUF) finally decided to affirm the independence of the English-speaking sections of Cameroon from the Republic. ... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Dangote group explains its involvement in road rehabilitation

Dangote Group yesterday explained its involvement in roads rehabilitation. It also debunked the allegation that the company will benefit from a 10-year tax holiday – considering it was constructing the 35 kilometres Apapa to Oworonshoki  highway end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Highlights: Speaking to reporters, the Group Executive Director, Strategy, Portfolio Development and Capital Projects,... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Kendall Jenner tearfully apologises for Pepsi ad; The Wedding Party 2 teaser is out | More stories

Here are the top entertainment stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Tuesday morning. American singer, Tom Petty is dead American rock legend and three-time Grammy award winner, Tom Petty has died following a cardiac arrest. TMZ reports that a 911 call was made from his... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Activists threaten to occupy UK Embassy unless Nnamdi Kanu is extradited

A group of activists under the aegis of Advocate of Social Justice for All (ASJA) has threatened to occupy the embassy of the United Kingdom (UK) if the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is not extradited to Nigeria, The Nation reports. In a statement yesterday by its Executive Director, Asongo Venatius,... Read More
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October 3, 2017

The Big 5: Oby Ezekwesili calls Buhari’s Independence speech ‘divisive;’ EU releases €20m to Niger Delta; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Former education minister Oby Ezekwesili has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari’s Independence day speech, calling it “divisive and uninspiring.” “So I read OUR President @MBuhari ‘s #NigeriaAt57 Speech and wondered how OUR Leader could be so DIVISIVE & UNINSPIRING on a DAY LIKE... Read More
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October 3, 2017

The era of “settling” critics to keep quiet has ended – Garba Shehu

The senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Garba Shehu has advised those who intentionally criticise meaningful government policies and programmes with the hope of being bribed to keep quiet. Excerpts: Reacting to the criticisms trailing President Muhammadu Buhari’s Independence Day speech, Garba said, “As for those critics who are used to being settled... Read More
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October 3, 2017

Bypass your metre and pay N450,000 fine | NERC tells electricity consumers

Electricity consumers who bypass their meters will be forced to pay up to N450,000 as fine, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has said. Highlights (report by Punch): Financial sanctions ranging from N50,000 to N450,000 for meter bypass by power consumers have been drafted by NERC and have been endorsed by the 11 electricity distribution... Read More
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October 2, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Will Jalal Arabi smell the insecticide or the deodorant?

Jalal Arabi is the state house Permanent secretary who has been called out by the President’s daughter – Zahra Buhari – for the rot in the state house clinic. Though we might not know what went wrong with the funds budgeted for the State House clinic, the glaring absence of equipment and medical consumables shows... Read More
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October 2, 2017

[The Activism Blog] EU releases £20m to tackle water challenges in Niger Delta

The European Union has released €20 million to the Niger-delta region. This was done to promote socio-economic activities and peace in the Niger-delta through increased access to safe and sustainable water supply. ‎This was revealed recently in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom during a media dialogue on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) by UNICEF WASH specialist, Engr. Moustapha... Read More
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October 2, 2017

#ThePlatform: These are the Speakers’ opinions everyone has been talking about

The Platform – a program organised by the Covenant Christian Centre – which took place on October 2, 2017, did not end without some interesting points that we as Nigerians should take note of. From Roman Emaghele: Poverty is leading to more crimes…Prison population increased by 26% from 2011 -2015 while Nigeria’s population by 10%.... Read More
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October 2, 2017

Buhari’s Independence Day speech is divisive – Ezekwesili

Former minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s Independence day speech was divisive. Buhari in his speech had expressed disappointment in the leaders of the South-East for not reigning in on IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a series of tweets on Monday, Ezekwesili said the President should know that he belongs to... Read More
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