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Ibrahim Idris YNaija
September 23, 2017

What we will do to IPOB members if they hold rallies or protests – Police

The Nigeria Police Force has said it would arrest and prosecute members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) if found holding rallies and protests. Why: The Federal High Court in Abuja had declared the group a terrorist organisation. IPOB has however filed an application, asking the court to vacate its order. What the Police... Read More
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September 23, 2017

OPEC extends Nigeria’s exemption from oil production cuts

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has agreed to allow Nigeria supply crude oil to the global market, in continuation of the exemption from the oil production cuts agreed on by members and non-members. The decision was made at the meeting of the joint ministerial monitoring committee of OPEC and non-OPEC countries which held in Vienna... Read More
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September 23, 2017

Those criticising Buhari will still complain about God if they make heaven – Presidency

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has said those criticising President Muhammadu Buhari are professional critics, who see nothing good in anything. Adesina said this while speaking in an interview he granted in New York during the 72nd United Nations general assembly (UNGA). Background: Some Nigerians had criticised President Muhammadu Buhari‘s... Read More
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September 22, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Cheta Nwanze, Tiwa Savage & TeeBillz, F.Shaw The Handler 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
Opinion
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September 22, 2017

Police discover illegal firearm factory in FCT

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command said it has discovered a factory fabricating illegal firearm in Shenagu village near Zuba, FCT. FCT commissioner of police, Sadiq Bello told journalists in Abuja on Friday that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident. Bello said items recovered from the suspects were locally fabricated revolver pistol... Read More
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September 22, 2017

The Late 5: President Buhari to spend four days in London; Boko Haram reportedly kills nine IDPs in Borno; and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari will spend four days in London, his media assistant, Femi Adesina, told BBC Hausa on Friday. “He will be in the UK until Monday next week,” Adesina said. President Buhari had arrived at London on Thursday, after speaking at the United... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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September 22, 2017

The Media Blog: Hardly any activity on their social media, website… is TStv really ready?

It’s no longer news that TStv will launch on October 1. The entry of the cable network into Nigeria’s media space was one of the top trending topics on Twitter NG yesterday. [#InCaseYouMissedIt] The Media Blog: TStv, the new cable TV that seeks to give Nigerians independence Reactions were on both sides of the divide on... Read More
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September 22, 2017

The Thread: What will you do if a girl stains your car seat with menstrual blood?

We have to say, this thread restores our hope in Nigerian men, first because guys are naturally squeamish about blood. This type of blood in particular. Plus, not too long ago, we were shocked to our bone marrow at the outdated, not too mention hateful opinions guys were throwing in girls faces about sanitary towels.... Read More
Gist
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September 22, 2017

Why I was at the Presidential Villa – Oyegun

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun has said he never had any meeting with former factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi disclosed this in a statement Friday in Abuja. What happened: There had been reports that the APC... Read More
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September 22, 2017

Will JAMB’S new admissions system put a cap on admissions fraud?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Central Admissions Processing System, a new initiative of the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB), promises to be an effective way of ensuring schools will have autonomy in their admissions process, according to PREMIUM TIMES. Commenting on the occurrence of the offer of admissions by tertiary institutions with the complicity... Read More
Story of the day
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September 22, 2017

Send your wards to Nigerian universities for their first degree | JAMB tells elites

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board has told elites to allow their wards obtain their first degree in Nigeria before going for further studies abroad. JAMB registrar, Ishaq Oloyede gave the advice while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Friday. He said: “It is better for the elite in Nigeria to let their wards and children attend universities,... Read More
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September 22, 2017

The Film Blog: Turn on the news, you’re likely to catch another episode of domestic violence

It is high time Africans began to have conversations about violence and women’s rights until the messaging starts to sink into our DNA. And it is a simple one really. Women are not property, women should be treated better, women should not be hit for any reason. Sometimes whenever people give excuses for domestic violence,... Read More
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September 22, 2017

How we will stop oil theft through DNA fingerprints – FG

The Federal Government has said it would start conducting deoxyribonucleic acid finger-printing of the country’s crude oil to apprehend criminals at the end of the year. Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, made this known during the inauguration of an ultra-modern Bio-Resources Laboratory and Feeding Mill Complex in Odi, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of... Read More
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Tunisia
September 22, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Tunisia abolishes a 44-year ban on inter-faith marriages

The Tunisian presidency recently announced that it had decided to scrap from its constitution, a 44-year old law banning marriages between non-Muslim men and Tunisian women. The law which has been actively enforced since 1973, required any non-Muslim man who wished to marry a Tunisian woman to convert to Islam and prove sufficiently that he... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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September 22, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents not controlling 7 Borno LGAs – Army

The Nigerian Army on Friday said reports that terrorist group, Boko Haram currently control seven Local Government Areas(LGAs) in Borno state is false. In a statement on Friday, Deputy Director Public Relations, Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole,  Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu said one Buba Galadima in an interview claimed ‘Seven Local Governments Areas of Borno State were still under control... Read More
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September 22, 2017

Get ready! “33” Export is back in Lagos this weekend with its friendship parties

The Friendship Party, hosted by “33” Export Lager Beer, is set to hold in the Epe and Surulere axis of Lagos on Saturday, 23rd and Sunday, 24th of September respectively. This follows the success of the recently held parties in Abia, Uyo and Onitsha. Within the past few months, consumers and lovers of the No. 1 Friendship Beer have been treated to unforgettable fun experiences by the brand through the ‘City of Friends’ event held in... Read More
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