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Just In: Melaye’s recall transferred to Appeal Court

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday withdrew its motion asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to allow it serve the recall petition on Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, through substituted means. INEC’s lawyer, Yunus Ustaz (SAN), announced the withdrawal in court on Thursday, after which Justice Dimgba struck out the motion. He directed... Read More

Appeal Court, dino melaye, INEC, Kogi West, Recall process

Ololade Ajekigbe: Cheating and the test of control

by Ololade Ajekigbe I was having a conversation with some friends when the topic drifted to the issue of cheating. It was no surprise; just recently the news got out that another celebrity marriage had hit the rocks. Before this revelation, cheating had been a hot topic. Famous comedian, Kevin Hart had been enmeshed in... Read More

cheating, control, KEvin HArt, Ololade Ajekigbe, opinion

Theresa may finally be getting through to EU leaders on Brexit demands

The concessions communicated during Theresa May’s Brexit speech by in Florence last Friday have started to yield positive fruits, easing some of the tensions suffered throughout the negotiations so far. Though the U.K.’s goal of moving talks on to trade next month is probably far-fetched, the concession would ensure a minor diffusion to the deadlock... Read More

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Brexit, EU, Theresa May

Twitter says Trump won’t get expanded tweets for now

Following Twitter’s review of its tweet characters which will ensure a double in tweet words, the social media company has announced that Donald Trump won’t be part of the group testing the expanded character limit for messages. A Twitter user had said: “Thank u @biz and @jack ( chief executive Jack Dorsey ) for giving... Read More

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Trump’s son-in-law, Kushner registered to vote as a woman

New York State Board of Elections has revealed that President Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner is registered to vote as a woman. The information is however exclusive through the New York state voter information. It is disturbing to note that, this is not the first time Kushner has been accused of making a... Read More

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America’s position on IPOB very unfortunate – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government has described as unfortunate the stance of the United States of America on the declaration of the Indigenous People of Biafra as a terrorist group. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said this on Wednesday night in London when he featured on BBC Television programme, “Focus on Africa”. What happened:... Read More

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Opinion: What’s with Punch Newspaper’s anti-Ngozi Okojo-Iweala stance?

by Temisan Jackson The saying goes that the pen is mightier than the sword; but those must be pens that scribble in alignment with the ethos of pen-pushing and the principles of truth and justice. Some pens have lost their soul, having traded their lead for pecuniary ends. Those are the pens that distort the... Read More

Negative coverage, ngozi okonjo iweala, opinion, Punch Newspapers

How much did my ex-husband pay you to lie? | Tonto Dikeh asks journalist Azuka Ogujiuba

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dike has blasted journalist Azuka Ogujiuba for accusing her of lying about her former marriage. Azuka, who featured ona programme on Linda Ikeji TV had accused the actress of lying that her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill abused her. Azuka had earlier done an exclusive interview with Tonto Dikeh when the story dominated news headlines. She later sat with... Read More

Azuka Ogujiuba, Domestic violence, Olakunle Churchill, tonto dikeh

Entertainment Roundup: “Azuka, you were successfully bribed”, Tonto Dikeh attacks journalist, Azuka Ogujiuba | More stories

Here are the top entertainment stories that made the rounds yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Thursday morning. Between Tonto Dikeh, Azuka Ogujiuba and a new can of worms Tonto Dikeh is back in the news and it’s all about lies, curses and new secrets. Just when... Read More

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Azuka Ogujiuba, BBC 100 Women, Domestic violence, forbes, Olakunle Churchill, Sofia Vergara, tiwa savage, tonto dikeh

Olusegun Adeniyi: President Buhari has proven his critics right

by Olusegun Adeniyi When on 19th April this year President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the suspension of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr David Babachir Lawal and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayo Oke, he instituted a three-man committee headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to investigate... Read More

Ayo Oke, Babachir Lawal, Buhari, corruption, diezani, Olusegun Adeniyi, Shehu Sani, social media

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[The Church Blog] Morning Devotion: Change your Focus

Insight and Revelation. Enjoy Change your focus. Shift your attention to what God is doing in your life. #focus #change #shift #believe #love #dreams #God #overcoming #trials A post shared by Sam Adeyemi (@thesamadeyemi) on Aug 9, 2017 at 2:09am PDT

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The YNaija Tracklist: I have paid half salary for July… | Bello reacts to Kogi workers’ protest | FG: Looters hiding funds with sophistication | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. South-East was my stronghold, I didn’t need you to win it | Jonathan blasts Okorocha – YNaija I have paid half salary for July… | Bello reacts to Kogi workers’ protest – YNaija Politicians are desperately attempting to destroy EFCC’s achievements – Magu – YNaija N’Assembly shouldn’t... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 28th of September

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: I have paid half salary for July… | Bello reacts to Kogi workers’ protest South-East was my stronghold, I didn’t need you to win it | Jonathan blasts Okorocha Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner dies at 91

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Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner dies at 91

Iconic founder of Playboy Magazine, Hugh Hefner is dead. According to Playboy Enterprises, Hefner died of natural causes at his Playboy mansion on Wednesday. Cooper Hefner, Playboy Enterprises’ chief creative officer and Hugh’s son, said in a statement, “My father lived an exceptional and impactful life as a media and cultural pioneer and a leading voice... Read More

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Gun attack at Olubadan’s palace was targeted at me – Ladoja

Former governor of Oyo State and Osi Olubadan of Ibadan, Rashidi Ladoja has alleged that the gunmen who attacked the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji, on Monday, came to kill him. Background: The Olubadan and Ladoja have been at war with governor of the state, Abiola Ajimobi for crowning 21 kings... Read More

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N’Assembly shouldn’t be for jobless people who want to make money – VC

The Vice-Chancellor, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Prof. Taofeek Ibrahim has said the National Assembly shouldn’t be for jobless people who want to make money. Ibrahim, who spoke during the pre-7th convocation media briefing of the university, in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on Tuesday. What he said: The National Assembly shouldn’t be for people without jobs.... Read More

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EFCC arrests Ekiti finance commissioner, accountant general

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Toyin Ojo, Ekiti state commissioner for finance, and the accountant general of the state. Operatives of the anti-graft agency picked them up in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Thursday. Wilson Uwujaren, spokesman of the agency, said the government officials were arrested following their refusal to honour... Read More

Accountant General, arrests, EFCC, Ekiti, finance commissioner

Politicians are desperately attempting to destroy EFCC’s achievements – Magu

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said Nigerian politicians are finding every means possible to destroy the achievements of the EFCC. Magu said this in Abuja on Wednesday when a delegation of GIABA officials paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the EFCC. What he said: He said... Read More

achievements, destroy, EFCC, Ibtahim Magu, politicians

UK oil executives arraigned over $400m fraud in Nigeria

Former Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Afren, Osman Shahenshah and Shahid Ullah have been charged with criminal offences over payments of over $400 million they received via secret companies in business deals in Nigeria. They both run Afren, a London-listed oil and gas exploration business. The duo, who appeared in Westminster magistrates court on Tuesday,... Read More

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I have paid half salary for July… | Bello reacts to Kogi workers’ protest

Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has said workers in the state are falsely painting his government as inhumane and irresponsible. Background: ASUU had blasted Yahaya Bello over non-payment of salaries. The governor was later said to be building a mansion in Okene despite owing workers. Civil servants in Kogi also rejected Yahaya Bello’s 50% salary.... Read More

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South-East was my stronghold, I didn’t need you to win it | Jonathan blasts Okorocha

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied reports that he attempted to bribe Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha ahead of the 2015 Presidential election. Background: Jonathan was reacting to an allegation that he offered Okorocha “huge sums of money and an influential ministry” to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His response: In a statement by his... Read More

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UCL Roundup: Real Madrid ease past Dortmund, Man Utd thrash CSKA Moscow, other scores for this week

The defending champions Tuesday, Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 with goals from Gareth Bale 18′, Cristiano Ronaldo 50′ and the 79′; while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored in 54th minute to continue their run. Tottenham‘s Harry Kane scored a hat trick (39′, 62′, 67’) to beat George Donis’ APOEL Nicosia. Liverpool, however, settled for a draw with Spartak Moscow while Pep... Read More

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PDP 2019: Fayose out, Atiku in?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The definitive ‘No’ said to Ayo Fayose by the PDP could mean the chances of a ‘Yes’ to Atiku has just got better. Fayose, the current Governor of Ekiti state, has submitted a formal request indicating his interest to pick the PDP’s presidential nomination for 2019 General elections. He has, however,... Read More

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“I assure you, I will never depose the Olubadan” – Ajimobi

The governor of Oyo, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has said that he had no plans of deposing the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji – no matter the level of provocation and opposition to the recent installation of new obas in Ibadanland. Background: Ajimobi installed 21 new Obas, which was strongly opposed by the Olubadan and some... Read More

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Today’s Noisemakers: Jack Dorsey, Ifreke Inyang, Sanaa Lathan 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. 1 Big Cat Twitter users... Read More

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NJC announces controversial Justice Salami as head, committee on corruption cases

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has announced the appointment of the retired Court of Appeal President, Justice Isa Ayo Salami as the head of a 15-member committee to monitor courts’ handling of corruption cases. Highlights: The Corruption and Financial Crime Cases Trial Monitoring Committee (COTRIMCO) is also expected to drive the NJC’s new policy on... Read More

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The Late 5: Federal government declares Monday public holiday; Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers say the IPOB leader is missing; and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today. “Nigeria at 57” The Federal government has declared Monday a public holiday in celebration of Nigeria’s 57th anniversary. Nigeria’s Interior Minister, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.), making the declaration, urged Nigerians to “remain steadfast in the love and care of the country,” adding that... Read More

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No one knew about illegally stashed funds until the revelations – Onyeama

The minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, speaking with state house correspondents in Abuja on Wednesday, says the government did not know that the United States was listening to the telephone conversations of members of the Jonathan administration. Highlights: An indicting telephone conversation between the former minister petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, and her associates; Kola Aluko... Read More