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September 13, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Examining Operation Python Dance II as an act of provocation

The Nigerian Army on Sunday, September 10, 2017 launched a military operation in South Eastern states – Codenamed, Operation Python Dance II. Which, according to them, aims to bring an end to prevailing security problems, especially kidnapping, in the region. This statement laced with suspicion, is coming at a time the federal government, through the... Read More
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September 13, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu’s ‘house arrest’ is illegal, unconstitutional – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said the deployment of armed troops in Abia state and the house arrest of Nnamdi Kanu are illegal and unconstitutional. Falana said the Federal Government must maintain law and order without going against the constitution. “No doubt, the federal government of Nigeria has the duty to maintain law and order... Read More
The News Blog
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September 13, 2017

NNPC inaugurates committees to rehabilitate refineries

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has inaugurated eight committees to rehabilitate the nation’s refineries. Maikanti Baru, Group Managing Director of the corporation, said this in a statement on Wednesday by Ndu Ughamadu, NNPC spokesman. Baru charged the committees to deploy “out of the box solutions” in revamping the refineries. He said the committee could... Read More
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September 13, 2017

The Thread: “Nnamdi Kanu does not care if you die” | A warning to all Igbos in Nigeria

With Buhari’s return, military action in the South East has been stepped up. Remember Operation Python Dance launched by the Military last Christmas? It’s back with renewed vengeance, it would seem; the first port of call being Nnamdi Kanu’s house and the office of Nigerian Union of Journalists in Umuahia, where soldiers reportedly destroyed properties... Read More
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Aisha Alhassan Minsiter of women affairs
September 13, 2017

Women Affairs minister, Alhassan attends FEC meeting

Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan on Wednesday attended the Federal Executive Council at the Presidential Villa. The meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, started at 11am. In an interview with BBC, Alhassan had said she would support former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over President Buhari if they both contest in 2019. The All Progressives... Read More
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Election
September 13, 2017

Reuben Abati: Dear President Buhari, what about these unseen threats to your presidency?

by Reuben Abati   Mama Taraba is Senator Aisha Alhassan, the current Minister of Women Affairs in the Muhammadu Buhari cabinet, and arguably the most influential female politician in Taraba state today. She did something shocking and unusual in Nigerian politics during the last Eid-el-Kabir holidays. While paying homage to former Vice President Alhaji Atiku... Read More
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September 13, 2017

Macron visits French territory of St Martin over Hurricane Irma

France President, Emmanuel Macron travelled to the Caribbean Islands on Tuesday evening in the French territory of Saint Martin amidst looting and lawlessness that sprung up from the remains of Hurricane Irma in the French-Dutch territory, The Local reports. Macron while speaking in Guadeloupe earlier said, “government began preparing one of the biggest airlifts since... Read More
Global
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September 13, 2017

More entrepreneurs get Life Lager’s Progress Booster grant

Ten entrepreneurs in Nsukka have received cheques of N300,000 each to boost their business at the Life Progress Booster Show, an initiative of Life Lager Beer, a brand committed to supporting small and medium scale entrepreneurs in South-East Nigeria. Presentation of cheques was done on Sunday, September 10, 2017 by managers of the brand at... Read More
Partners
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September 13, 2017

Walt Disney donates $2.5m to Hurricane Irma victims

Foremost entertainment production company “Walt Disney company” will donate $2.5 million to support Hurricane Irma relief efforts across Florida, the Caribbean and other protected areas affected by the Atlantic storm, Washington Examiner reports. According to a statement from the company on Tuesday, the donation will be disbursed proportionally to organisations actively involved in the relief... Read More
Global
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September 13, 2017

Who is Hope Hicks? | President Trump’s 28-year-old Communications Director

Interim Communications Director at the White House, Hope Hicks will now be taking on the role permanently. Nearly a month ago, the White House confirmed that the long-time Trump staffer who was erstwhile unfamiliar to most would be working as Communication Director until a permanent replacement was announced. WH makes it official: Hope Hicks is... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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September 13, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Janet Jackson’s ex-husband made her feel like a prisoner, her brother reveals; Major Lazer, French Montana and TY Dolla Sign just remixed Mr Eazi’s Leg Over | More stories

Catch up on the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. “Janet Jackson felt like a prisoner in her own home…” This we know because Janet’s brother and former Jackson 5 member, Randy Jackson spoke in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE magazine.... Read More
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September 13, 2017

[The Music Blog] What the return of Camp Mulla could possibly translate

https://twitter.com/CampMulla/status/906783380313919488 Nearly twelve years ago, the widespread popularity of terrestrial broadcasts like MTV started the Nigerian music renaissance that spread across the continent. Over the next few years, the continent witnessed the rise of more terrestrial broadcasts with programming aimed at grooming young Africans with Western urban culture. By the end of 2000s, Afropop had... Read More
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September 13, 2017

The Big 5: Operation Python Dance 2 not targeted at Kanu; Osinbajo says “future of oil is declining”; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: In response to the alleged attack on the home of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kana by members of the Nigerian Army, which has reportedly sparked tension in the Southeast region, the Army has said the military exercise... Read More
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September 13, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Our exercise in the S’East is not targeted at Nnamdi Kanu – Army | Buhari will demand repatriation of stolen funds at UN Assembly – Onyeama | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Our exercise in the S’East is not targeted at Nnamdi Kanu – Army – YNaija ‘EFCC discovers Patience Jonathan’s Abuja plaza’ – YNaija ‘How the judiciary resisted attempts to stop Buhari from contesting 2015 election’ – YNaija Buhari will demand repatriation of stolen funds at UN Assembly... Read More
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September 13, 2017

Appeal Court dismisses ex-governor Shema’s application to stop trial

An Appeal Court in Kaduna has dismissed an application filed by the former governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, asking the court to stop his ongoing trial by the Katsina State Government. Shema had claimed that he was not availed documents pertaining to the petition against him. The court said Shema’s application could not... Read More
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September 13, 2017

Police to deploy 21,084 policemen, 3 helicopters for Anambra polls

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said 21,084 policemen and three police helicopters will be deployed to Anambra State for the governorship election in November. Idris said this while speaking on Tuesday at the 2nd Situation Room Dialogue Session organized by the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC). He stated that no group would... Read More
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September 13, 2017

Nigeria’s oil will no longer be profitable in a few years – Osinbajo

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday said Nigeria’s crude oil will no longer be highly useful in the future. He spoke during the Second National Council on Niger Delta, NCND, meeting held in Akure. He said, “Many countries are getting alternatives to oil, the development which would make the resource unprofitable in a few years.” Osinbajo... Read More
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September 13, 2017

‘How the judiciary resisted attempts to stop Buhari from contesting 2015 election’

Outgoing Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Ibrahim Auta has said the judiciary resisted attempts to stop President Muhammadu Buhari from contesting in the 2015 elections. Auta said this while speaking at a special court session to usher in the 2017/2018 legal year, in Abuja on Tuesday. Auta said the court insisted that candidates... Read More
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September 13, 2017

Convicted soldiers appeal to Army, Buhari for pardon

Some soldiers who were dismissed by various courts-martial have appealed to the Presidential Investigation Panel to Review Compliance of the Armed Forces with Human Rights Obligations and Rules of Engagement to hear their complaints against the Nigerian Army. Among them are former Commander of the Multi-National Joint Task Force, Enitan Ransome-Kuti, Lt. Col. A. O. Ojo, and 54... Read More
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September 13, 2017

Buhari will demand repatriation of stolen funds at UN Assembly – Onyeama

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has said President Muhammadu Buhari will demand the repatriation of looted public funds back to Nigeria at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly, holding in New York. The Assembly will hold between September 12 and 25, 2017. Onyeama said the fight against corruption, repatriation of funds, terrorism and human rights protection are... Read More
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Nnamdi Kanu
September 13, 2017

Our exercise in the S’East is not targeted at Nnamdi Kanu – Army

The Nigerian Army has said the military exercise in the south-east, ‘Operation Python Dance 2’ is not targeted at leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Deputy Director, Public Relations, 82 Division of the army, Sagir Musa said this in Enugu while briefing reporters at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) secretariat... Read More
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September 13, 2017

‘EFCC discovers Patience Jonathan’s Abuja plaza’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has discovered an uncompleted 8-storey building belonging to former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, Punch reports. In a document reportedly sighted by Punch, the EFCC described the building as a ‘magnificent architectural edifice.’ The building is reportedly located between the National Mosque and the Federal Secretariat. The document also said Mrs... Read More
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