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September 10, 2017

Niger River authorites place red alert on flooding in Benin and Nigeria

The Niger Basin Authority (NBA) issued a warning on Saturday of possible flooding in Benin and Nigeria, two countries downstream on the river, which is currently flooding in Niger. “We appeal to all residents downstream (of the Niger River)… because the water keeps rising,” the NBA’s Soungalo Kone said late Saturday, speaking on Niger television.... Read More
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September 10, 2017

We should not celebrate Nigeria’s exit from recession yet – Okonkwo

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Nnamdi Okonkwo has asked Nigerians not to celebrate the exit of the recession announced by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), as execution of economic policies is what matters now. In an interview with Punch, Mr Okonkwo also commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for... Read More
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September 10, 2017

NLC, among other things, urges FG not to release another Paris Club refund

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari not to release the third another tranche of the Paris Club refund to state governors until they commit to use the money to settle outstanding salaries, allowances and pension of workers and retirees in the country. As reported by The Nation, the congress is also... Read More
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September 10, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] If there is one essay you should read today, its this one by Munroe Bergdof

Identity politics is a huge thing, especially now in the age of Donald Trump. Sexual, religious and racial minorities are discovering, often in very violent and dehumanising ways, that the post oppression world we have been sold is very much a lie, and the bigotries we worked so hard in the last century to leave... Read More
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September 10, 2017

Sultan opens up on the N700m Abuja house

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, in an interview with Vanguard, has finally reacted to the Abuja house which was reported to have been bought for him by the Sokoto State Government. In his reaction, he accuses the media of painting issues in a bad light without finding out the facts, also accusing social media... Read More
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September 10, 2017

Flood in Kogi destroys over 50,000 houses

The Kogi State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Rosemary Osikoya, has said that at least 50,000 houses have been affected by the flood ravaging some communities in the state. Mrs Osikoya Saturday, said that over 6,000 houses were affected in Lokoja alone, adding that 78 of the affected houses in Lokoja were completely destroyed.... Read More
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September 10, 2017

[The Church Blog] These spontaneous worship sessions by TY Bello will give you chills

She might not be your everyday popular worship leader but TY Bello has proven that you don’t need that title before you can start a powerful session – one in the category of the spontaneous worship. So, here’s how the spontaneous worship happens; TY Bello, George (The keyboardist) and sometimes, one or two other friends... Read More
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September 10, 2017

“The earlier the oil dries up the better” – Gov El-Rufai

The Governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai, Saturday in Ibadan said the discovery of oil in Nigeria is responsible for the brain drain in the country. Governor El-Rufai, who spoke at the 2017 Founder’s Day Celebration in memory of Prof Ojetunji Aboyade, which was organised by the Development Policy Centre, said because Nigeria got ‘easy money’... Read More
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September 10, 2017

We will not be vindictive when we take over in 2019 – Makarfi

The chairman of the caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi has said his party will not be vindictive when it takes over the presidency in 2019. Speaking with journalists on Friday in Kaduna, Makarfi said the anti-corruption efforts of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration will be fully appraised “when they... Read More
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September 10, 2017

Yoruba elders, Northern governors, others rally support for Buhari in 2019

Having seen Lauretta Onochie’s tweet, “We’re working on Buhari’s return to power in 2019,” Northern APC governors and the governor of Ogun have added their voices to endorse President Buhari’s return in 2019. This came after the Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, displayed her unalloyed support for godfather, a former vice president, Atiku Abubakar,... Read More
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September 9, 2017

The Thread: The hypocrisy of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs

Articles have been written, Twitter threads have been spun about the injustice meted out by the Federal Government to the Islamic sect, Shiites. In fact, calls are still being made to the FG to release their leader, El Zakzaky, who still remains incarcerated despite a court order to the contrary. Based on these antecedents, Nicholas... Read More
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September 9, 2017

Only ill-health will stop Buhari from contesting in 2019 – Amosun

Ogun State governor, Ibikunke Amodun has said only ill- health will stop President Muhammadu Buhari from seeking re-election in 2019. The governor stated this in Abeokuta shortly after attending a book launch put together to mark the one year anniversary of the death of renowned educationist, Chief Lamidi Sofenwa. Amosun said the President has done... Read More
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September 9, 2017

Ghosts voted for the opposition | South African President Zuma says

South President Jacob Zuma has said his party, the African National Congress (ANC) lost the elections in the Western Cape because ‘ghosts voted.’ According to HUFFPOST, Zuma said the Democratic Alliance (DA) used witchcraft to remain in power. “I don’t know where they get the luck to win here because people in the majority are... Read More
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September 9, 2017

Osinbajo has nothing to do with group campaigning for him – Presidency

The Presidency has distanced Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo from a group campaigning to stand as presidential candidate in the 2019 election. The group on its website pits Osinbajo against President Muhammadu Buhari. The group said, “Note that Osinbajo did not endorse this volunteer group. We have never met him. We are strong believers in the fact that... Read More
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September 9, 2017

The Thread: All Nigeria’s best Governors are in her past

It’s not yet election season, but it sure feels like it, what with Political Twitter Nigeria blowing up over the possibility of Atiku emerging as President. In the spirit of the season, foremost military analyst @beegeaglesblog decided to take on the individuals currently occupying the position of governor in Nigeria today. He put them side... Read More
Opinion
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September 9, 2017

How we stopped terrorists from attacking Abuja, six other states – DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Saturday said suspected terrorists planned to conduct shootings and suicide bombings on selected six states and the Federal Capital Territory during the just concluded Eid- Kabir celebration. The security service said the plan was spearheaded by Islamic State of West Africa terrorists. Spokesperson for the DSS, Mr. Tony... Read More
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September 9, 2017

Anthony Joshua (of course he’s Nigerian), Seni Saraki, Lucy Ejike… see the #YNaijaPowerList2017 for Sports

by Wilfred Okiche For the sixth consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the sporting world. From elite athletes to top flight footballers and sports administrators and these 10 fellows are doing the country proud. Seni Saraki... Read More
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