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October 2, 2017

How to restructure Nigeria, by Pastor Tunde Bakare

Pastor Tunde Bakare, during his Independence Day speech at the headquarters of his Latter Rain Assembly Church in Lagos, highlighted ten components of restructuring and cited examples of those championing each of them, Premium Times reports. The full speech, titled: Pragmatic Steps Towards Restructuring Nigeria, below: BEING TEXT OF SPEECH BY PASTOR ‘TUNDE BAKARE AT THE... Read More
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October 2, 2017

Fulfill your promise to Nigerians on security, Atiku urges President Buhari

A former vice president, Atiku Abubakar has urged President Muhammadu Buhari’s government to urgently fulfil its promise of providing adequate security for all Nigerians. Atiku was reacting to an online report, which alleged that one of the freed Chibok girls attempted suicide because she was being forced to attend ABTI Schools – owned by Atiku. This... Read More
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October 2, 2017

At this point in our Nation, we should teach people the virtue of Jesus Christ – Osinbajo

Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo Sunday, gave the assurance that Nigeria will overcome the challenges facing the country and be prosperous again. Osinbajo spoke at the 2017 Independence Day Interdenominational Church Service at the National Christian Centre in Abuja. The service was with the theme “National Unity in the Bond of Peace and Love.” Highlights: The... Read More
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October 2, 2017

We challenge PDP to a public discourse – Osun APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has challenged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to a public discourse on the future of the state. Why? The APC said it would like the PDP to articulate publicly “why it has been so viciously opposed to everything done by the Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola-led APC government and why... Read More
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October 2, 2017

Health workers yet to suspend strike, await Minister’s signature

The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (JOHESU) may be waiting for the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole to sign the memorandum of settlement entered into on Saturday, between the Federal Government and the leadership of the Unions before asking their members to suspend action and return to work. Reference: JOHESU... Read More
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October 2, 2017

How we rescued kidnapped Commissioner and his family members – Police

The Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Zamfara Police Command, Emmanuel Agene, who was kidnapped along with his family members, has regained freedom. Background: Gunmen Wednesday, abducted the ACP along the Birnin-Gwari-Funtua Road in Kaduna. The Kaduna command of the Police promised to find him. Highlights: The... Read More
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October 1, 2017

We will launch Operation Crocodile Smile in Ogun soon – Army

The Brigade Commander, 35 Artillery Brigade, Nigeria Army, Alamara, Abeokuta, Basil Adoke, has said ‘Operation Crocodile Smiles’ will launch soon in Ogun State. He advised residents of the state and visitors not to panic with the imminent coming of the exercise. The Brigade Commander made this known at the Government House, Abeokuta, the Ogun State... Read More
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October 1, 2017

Yahaya Bello remains a disgrace to governance | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Aside from being the youngest governor currently in the country, Yahaya Bello of Kogi has really nothing else going for him. Bello became governor due to the untimely demise of Audu Abubakar hours before the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him (Abubakar) as Governor-elect. Since assuming office, Bello has done next to nothing but be... Read More
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October 1, 2017

Here we go… all the cheesy #IndependenceDay photos you don’t want to see

Every year, every landmark event, people, businesses – even those ones you have never heard of – choose to celebrate by producing or posing for thematic photographs which are more often commercially motivated than not and definitely always cheesy. Today, being the 57th anniversary of the Nigerian Independence, the internet has been awash with the... Read More
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October 1, 2017

Ooni of Ife officially declares YES2017 open

The Youth Empowerment Summit 2017 (YES2017) South-West Lagos which held 28th September, 2017 at the Banquet Hall, National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos was certainly a success, with multitudes of delegates in attendance across the entire South-West region of Nigeria with more than 10 high profile speakers. At the event, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde... Read More
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October 1, 2017

Nigeria at 57: We must continue to work for the unity of our country – PDP

Opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 57th Independence anniversary. In a statement issued in Abuja by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, the party called on Nigerians as well as the government to continue to work for the unity, peace and progress of... Read More
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October 1, 2017

Your loyalty must be to the govt | Buhari tells troops

Presidentia Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Armed Forces to remain loyal to the country. Buhari said this while addressing troops fighting the Boko Haram terrorists in the North East as part activities marking the Nation’s 57th Independence anniversary. “Even for selfish reasons, your loyalty ought to be to the centre, first. “The security of this nation is... Read More
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October 1, 2017

The Nigerian Stock Exchange partners with Ciuci Consulting to launch Nigeria Business Composite 10 (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Stock Exchange recently launched the Nigeria Business Composite 10 (NiBC10) in Lagos. In partnership with Ciuci Consulting, the NSE rolled out this initiative as part of a commitment to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country. The companies that made it to the NiBC10 include House of Tara, Bestman Games, Iya Foods,... Read More
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October 1, 2017

Stop wasting time negotiating with North Korea | Trump tells Rex Tillerson

President Trump said he has told Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to stop negotiating with Kim Jong Un of North Korea. “I told Rex Tillerson, our wonderful Secretary of State, that he is wasting his time trying to negotiate with Little Rocket Man,” Trump tweeted Sunday. “Save your energy Rex, we’ll do what has to... Read More
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October 1, 2017

[The Music Blog] Remembering King Sunny Ade’s call for unity, “Lift Nigeria”

It’s hard to tell the mindset of the average Nigerian on ‘Independence Day’ as Nigeria marks its 57th year as a sovereign state. Beyond the customary public holiday and national television broadcasts for the celebration at the capital, Nigeria’s birthday does not carry any of the cultural value or importance many nations have attributed to... Read More
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October 1, 2017

[The Church Blog] Missed the Special Hallelujah Challenge Night? We got you covered

The Special Hallelujah Challenge night organised by Nathaniel Instagram kicked off around 11:57pm and lasted for about one hour. It seemed short knowing we have intensely missed his live praise and worship sessions but it was such an awesome way of walking into the new month especially knowing that it ushered Nigeria into the new... Read More
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October 1, 2017

100 Oando shareholders petition National Assembly, allege corporate governance abuse

Over 100 shareholders of the troubled Oando Plc have written a petition to the National Assembly alleging corporate governance abuse, mismanagement and gross misconduct. The petition, addressed to the Chairman, House Committee on Capital Market and Institutions, was signed by the 100 aggrieved shareholders with a demand that the management of the beleaguered company be... Read More
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October 1, 2017

Power remains a huge problem | 7 things we learnt from Buhari’s 57th Independence day speech

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday addressed the nation in commemoration of Nigeria’s 57th Independence anniversary. The President spoke on the ongoing agitations, corruption, the economy, security among other national issues. Here are seven things we learnt from the speech; Recent calls for restructuring led to increase in agitations “In the past two years, Nigeria has... Read More
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October 1, 2017

Despite rise in oil prices, we were left with no savings – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said despite the increase of oil prices at the international market, previous administrations left Nigeria with no savings. Buhari said this in a nationwide broadcast to Nigerians to commemorate the country’s 57th Independence anniversary on Sunday in Abuja. He said, “It is also a day for remembrance. We should remind ourselves of... Read More
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