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September 23, 2017

The Thread: Nigerians are incredible sell-outs. Here is why

In a couple of days Nigeria will be celebrating its 57th Independence Anniversary, but is there really anything worth celebrating? Ango Abdullahi says that’s a big no. This thread confirms Abdullahi’s remarks. But rather than putting the focus on the Nigerian state and its achievements, Kenneth pins the floodlight on Nigerians. 57 years after Independence,... Read More
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September 23, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Donald Trump, Eyo Ekpo, Manasseh Egedegbe 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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September 23, 2017

EPL Roundup: Chelsea thrash Stoke City | Manchester City maintain top position with Crystal Palace victory | Others

Chelsea move to third place with 4-0 victory over Stoke City Alvaro Morata recorded his first hat-trick for the Blues in a 4-0 win over Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium. The former Real Madrid striker scored after just 83 seconds to give Chelsea the lead and then added two more in the second half... Read More
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September 23, 2017

The Thread: “Get that son of a bitch…” | Did President Trump just prove that he’s racist?

President Trump has made a mess of things again. Now we know such an announcement probably does not come as a surprise to you, being jaded about anything Trump these days. Bet you’re curious though. What did he do this time? Well, Trump did what people on the other side of the Atlantic will describe... Read More
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September 23, 2017

Soul singer Charles Bradley dies at 68

Popular soul singer, Charles Bradley has died of stomach cancer at the age of 68. Bradley, according to his representatives gave up the ghost after fighting cancer “with everything he had”. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Charles Bradley,” his representatives said in a statement. “Always a fighter, Charles battled cancer with everything... Read More
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September 23, 2017

Katsina APC endorses Buhari, Masari for second term

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Katsina State chapter on Saturday endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari and the State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari for second term. The party’s endorsement was in a communique read to newsmen in the state by the party Chairman, Shittu S. Shittu at the end of its executive meeting held at the party headquarters in... Read More
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September 23, 2017

Just In: CAF strips Kenya of 2018 CHAN hosting rights

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Saturday stripped Kenya of the right to host the 2018 African Nations Championship. The decision was taken after a  CAF executive committee meeting in Accra. The reason for the decision was given as slow preparations for the January 12/February 4 tournament. A CAF inspection team had reported that only one of... Read More
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September 23, 2017

Apapa road construction not responsible for Lagos traffic – Stakeholders

Stakeholders on Saturday said the gridlock in Lagos was not in anyway caused by the ongoing reconstruction of the Apapa Wharf road. According to a statement issued on Saturday, stakeholders including representatives of Dangote Group, Federal Ministry of Works, Chairman of the Apapa Local Government, shippers council among others met to review the situation. One... Read More
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September 23, 2017

The Thread: “The world ends tomorrow. Confess your sins tonight and be free”, dude tweets. The reactions are lit!

What will you confess if the world were to end tomorrow and you were guaranteed heaven on a platter? That’s the experiment Favour Onyeoziri conducted on TwitterNG last and our eyes are still popping from the confessions.?? Jeez, how do Priests keep it together, though? From school fees corruption to shagging househelps to stealing from... Read More
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September 23, 2017

Why I will fight and oppose NGO bill at the N’Assembly – Shehu Sani

Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has said he would oppose the bill seeking the regulation of non-governmental organisations (NGO). What the NGO bill means: The bill states that “funds pledged by donors (to NGOs) must be disclosed before implementation of project, including mode of disbursement and condition attached to the funding by donor. Funds from... Read More
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September 23, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] How a Bi Visibility day will benefit everyone (yes, straight people too)

At this point you must have come across a story or ‘scandal’ that goes something like this: a man or woman formerly presumed to be happily married to their spouse of the opposite sex is unexpectedly revealed to be having an illicit affair outside his/her marriage. But the kicker is, this person is having an... Read More
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September 23, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Getting help after rape and sexual assault just got easier

Victims of rape and sexual assault need all the help that is available to them, and one of the things we have emphasised on is the lack of independent non-governmental organizations dedicated to helping victims of assault find help and ultimately justice against their attackers. Thankfully a new centre for sexual violence, assault and rape... Read More
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September 23, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Watch the ‘gay’ side of life in Nigeria according to Batta Box

Nigerian Vox Pop site, Batta Box is known for tackling a number of controversial issues, often usually revolving around sex and sexuality. Recently they put out a new ‘documentary’ video where they interview young homosexual men about their “journey in homosexuality”. Considering the ‘shock and awe’ tactics with which vox pop sites in Nigeria handle... Read More
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September 23, 2017

Police release journalist arrested for reporting diversion of relief items

Benue State Police Command has released a reporter of the News Agency of Nigeria Mr Emmanuel Antswen, arrested over a story on the protest at the Internally Displaced Persons camp at the International Market, Makurdi. What happened: IDPs in the camp had protested the alleged diversion of relief items. They had blocked the main entrance into the... Read More
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September 23, 2017

Trump withdraws Golden State Warriors’ visit over Steph Curry’s ‘hesitation’

President Donald Trump has withdrawn the White House invitation extended to the Golden State Warriors’, due to Stephen Curry’s hesitation. Trump had invited the team after winning the NBA season but Curry had expressed doubt about honouring the invitation. The President in a tweet on Saturday wrote, ” Going to the White House is considered a... Read More
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September 23, 2017

If I was marking Nigeria’s script at 57, I will grade her a failure – Ango Abdullahi

Spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Ango Abdullahi has said Nigeria is a failure, 57 years after it gained independence. In an interview with The Sun, Abdullahi said Nigeria has failed, if compared to other countries who gained independence at the same period. “If I was a teacher marking Nigeria from 1960, or a teacher... Read More
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September 23, 2017

Farooq Kperogi: El-Rufai’s morbid fixation with the death of his political enemies

By Farooq A. Kperogi There is no doubt that Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai embodies one of the most morbidly toxic strains of political intolerance in Nigeria. He exteriorizes his discomfort with opposition by literally wishing death upon his opponents or claiming credit for their death. At a Kaduna APC stakeholders’ meeting last Saturday, he... Read More
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September 23, 2017

Trump criticises McCain for opposing ObamaCare repeal

President Trump on Saturday said Sen. John McCain “let down” his party, the people of Arizona and “his best friend” by opposing the latest attempt to repeal and replace ObamaCare. In a series of tweets on Saturday morning, Trump criticized McCain’s announced decision the he would vote in support of repealing the bill. Trump alleged that McCain had been... Read More
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September 23, 2017

McCain plays down new Obamacare repeal bill

Arizona Republican Senator John McCain has on Friday against speculations announced his opposition to the latest Republican effort to repeal the current Obamacare healthcare provision. Referring to the bill sponsored by his friend, Sen. Lindsey Graham(R-SC) and fellow colleague Sen.  Bill cassidy(R-La), McCain said, “I cannot in good conscience vote for the Graham -Cassidy proposal... Read More
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September 23, 2017

11 things that crossed my mind while watching Skinny Girl in Transit’s Season 4 trailer

Every lady’s favourite web series, Skinny Girl in Transit is returning for its fourth season in 6 days and the people at Ndani TV thought it was high time they blessed us with a teaser, so they dropped it on Friday. The 2.06 minute-long mashup of clips from the new season offers a lot for... Read More
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September 23, 2017

Buhari at #UNGA, the renewed rift between the Psquare brothers and other top stories of the week

Another week ends and we bring you the stories that got people talking. IPOB drama In response to the declaration as a “militant terrorist group”, the members of  the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) said they are not terrorists – asking how a “peaceful and armless” group agitating for secession should be regarded as a... Read More
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September 23, 2017

23 doctors managing 24 Zamfara hospitals | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N14.06 trillion – According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s domestic debt portfolio as at June 2017 is put at this amount. 23 doctors – Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole said on Thursday that Zamfara State has only 23 doctors managing 24 hospitals, so it’s basically one doctor to one hospital. 10... Read More
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September 23, 2017

Nigeria’s democracy threatened by APC, INEC, Police – Wike

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said Nigeria’s democracy is being threatened by a conspiracy between the Independent National Electoral Commission, All Progressives Congress and the Police. He said this while speaking on Friday to the Inter-Party Advisory Council at the Government House, Port Harcourt. He said the strategy being used by the APC was... Read More
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