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September 29, 2017

The Late 5: Death sentence for kidnappers, Okocha voted as number one player, other top stories

These are the stories that got people talking today. The Nigerian Senate has approved the death sentence for abduction, wrongful restraints or wrongful confinement for ransom. This followed the passage of a bill on abduction, wrongful restraints or wrongful confinement for ransom. The Bill was sponsored by Senator Isa Hamma Misau (Bauchi, APC). This comes after Lagos... Read More
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September 29, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Look who Bukola Saraki spent Friday evening with

It’s TGIF! Literally… Senate President, Bukola Saraki was at the Presidential evening earlier this evening where he attended a special Juma’at service with President Muhammadu Buhari; Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai; Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and former Vice President, Namadi Sambo (who else is surprised Sambo is hanging out in... Read More
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September 29, 2017

FG deploys 700 graduates as tax liason officers

The Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) has deployed over 700 graduates to nine states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) – who will serve as community tax liaison officers (CTLOs). [ICYMI: We are here for this VAIDS explainer video] Highlights (Report from TheCable): The CTLOs were trained for the purpose of sensitising taxpayers.... Read More
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September 29, 2017

Governors did not declare IPOB a terrorist organisation – Ikpeazu

The governor of Abia, Okezie Ikeazu says it is the responsibility of the Federal Government to defend the decision to name the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) a “militant terrorist organisation”. Speaking in an interview with The Osasu Show, Ikpeazu said Southeast governors only proscribed the activities of the group to douse tension in the region.... Read More
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September 29, 2017

Why they are desperate to end my 2019 Presidential ambition – Fayose

The Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, has said the imminent defeat of President Muhammadu Buhari in a free and fair election in 2019 is the major reason the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government is harassing and intimidating his aides and associates Background: Less than two hours after the governor officially declared his intention to run... Read More
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September 29, 2017

Kemi Olunloyo is back and this time, she’s with Tonto Dikeh

Nigerian journalist, Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo has, in an Instagram post, ‘schooled’ Mediaroomhub owner and ThisDay journalist, Azuka Ogujiuba on the legal implications of her actions. Reference: Ogujiuba released evidence that Tonto Dikeh’s allegations of domestic violence against her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill are false. Highlights of Olunloyo’s post: Journalists or medical staff must NEVER release medical records to the media in... Read More
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September 29, 2017

Abducted ACP will surely be rescued – Police

The Nigerian Police, Kaduna Command Friday, said it had deployed its anti-kidnapping squad and other personnel to rescue the Assistant Commissioner of Police kidnapped in the state on Wednesday. ACP Emmanuel Adeniyi was abducted along with his driver on Funtua-Birnin-Gwari road. The Command Public Relation Officer, ASP Muktar Aliyu, said, “Our men are on ground... Read More
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September 29, 2017

Produce Dasuki in court for Metuh’s trial | Appeal court orders DSS

The Court of Appeal in Abuja Friday, ordered the Department of State Service (DSS) to produce the detained former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd), before a Federal High Court in Abuja to enable him testify in defence of a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh. Highlights (Report by... Read More
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September 29, 2017

Bolton Wanderers fans vote Jay Jay Okocka as the club’s best player in the last 20 years

Seven-time Nigerian footballer of the year, Ronaldinho‘s mentor at Paris Saint Germain, a member of Pele’s FIFA 100 list and arguably one of the greatest free agents Bolton Wanderers ever signed – Jay Jay Okocha – has been named as best ever player to play at Reebok/Macron Stadium – the Bolton Wanderers stadium in the last twenty years.... Read More
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September 29, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Urgent reforms for Nigerian prisons or continuous breeding of criminals?

On Monday, September 11, 2017, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Alliance for Good Governance and Democracy called the attention of the Federal Government to an imminent starvation of inmates in Nigeria prisons due to the inability of the Nigerian Prison service to pay contractors supplying food to the prisons for the past two years. The group also... Read More
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September 29, 2017

FG, states, LGs share N637.7bn in September

The Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, at the end of the monthly Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting on Thursday in Abuja, said that the Federal Government, state and local governments shared a total of N637.704 billion in September. Details: He said the sum indicated a rise in the revenue shared by the three... Read More
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September 29, 2017

Puerto Rico’s Governor confirms Trump has responded to aid request

Contrary to circulating grievances over President Trump so-called poor handling of the Puerto Rico Hurricane disaster, Gov. Ricardo Rossello said Friday that the Trump administration has been responsive to his requests for aid. Rosello said: “I have to say that the administration has responded to our petitions. FEMA, Brock Long, has been on the phone... Read More
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September 29, 2017

FG to generate $30bn from non-oil sources

As part of the diversification measures of the Federal Government, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) Director–General, Segun Awolowo announced that a revenue of $30 billion is the target from non-oil sources. This will be an increase of $25 billion from the current $5 billion. Highlights: Mr Awolowo announced this plan yesterday after the National... Read More
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September 29, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Ogwashi-Uku prison death: Why heads must roll

The recent death of Smart Ohuzu, an awaiting trial inmate at Ogwashi-Uku prisons in Delta is one death too many. The young man died due to his inability to access prompt and quality healthcare from the prisons. His death, which was primarily caused by the non-professionalism of prison officials is one that warrants investigation with... Read More
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September 29, 2017

You are an empty barrel, dirty ‘igbo’ smoker | Timaya replies Eedris Abdulkareem

Singer Timaya has replied veteran rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem who described him as an ingrate. In an interview with Goldmyne TV,  Eedris had said Timaya is an ingrate who forgot him after making him popular. He added that the singer had no talent but he nurtured him and sharpened his skill. While responding, Timaya took to... Read More
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September 29, 2017

Trump’s inauguration committee donates $3 million to Hurricane relief

Following criticism for not donating the outstanding funds sooner, President Trump’s inaugural committee announced it intends to donate $3 million to several organizations assisting with hurricane relief. Just like many other donations, chairman of the private Presidential Inaugural Committee Thomas Barrack Jr said the money will be divided equally between three organizations which have been... Read More
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September 29, 2017

An open letter to Psquare: Remember the promise you made to your late mother

by Stephen Ofishea You have no idea how bad this makes me feel, seeing Africa’s most talented duo getting into messy fights and spraying the bo on social media. The Okoye brothers getting into fights and making it public on social media, thereby attracting comments from fans and strangers who love to dish out advice... Read More
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