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September 6, 2017

Man arraigned for attempting to jump into Lagos lagoon

Hammed Olojo, a 31-year-old man has been arraigned before an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday, for attempting to commit suicide by jumping into the Lagos lagoon. Olojo was brought before Magistrate O.O.A. Fowowe-Erusiafe on a charge of attempted suicide. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecutor, Sgt. Kehinde Olatunde, told court... Read More
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September 6, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Murray-Bruce proposes a “part-time Senate” but TwitterNG won’t hear of it

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce continues to fall victim of these Twitter attacks because he just won’t learn. In his few years as Senator and common sense exponent, Murray-Bruce has become more famous for proposing policies via social media but staying remarkably silent on the House floor. Needless to say, he’s loaded with brilliant, progressive ideas but... Read More
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September 6, 2017

Can the US Congress save the 800,000 DREAMers in just six months?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The announcement of the scrapping of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy on Tuesday by the Trump Administration set in motion a timeline for the US Congress to enact legislation on the issue of undocumented immigrants in the USA. After DACA was officially rescinded, US President, Donald Trump, tweeted:... Read More
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September 6, 2017

[The Activism Blog] NASS member threatens BudgIT’s project officer

Nigeria’s civic tech organisation, BudgIT Nigeria has accused the “Honourable” member representing Ahiazu/Ezinihitte/Mbaise Federal Constituency in Imo State, Raphael Nnanna Igbokwe of threatening their project officer in Imo State. In a series of tweet posted through its official Twitter account, BudgIT said, “We ask @HouseNGR should warn its member, Hon. Igbokwe Nnanna of Ahiazu/Ezinihitte/Mbaise, to stop threatening... Read More
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September 6, 2017

Only 1% of Nigerians benefitted from economic boom before recession – Report

Only one percent of Nigerians enjoyed, while the level of inequality increased during the oil boom that preceded the recent – worst – economic recession, a report by the Financial Derivatives Company Limited in its Economic Bulletin for August 2017, recently stated. The report published by a news site, allafrica, said the research and financial... Read More
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September 6, 2017

Muiz Banire, Jimi Agbaje, Segun Mimiko, others to discuss Internal Democracy and Politics with Emerging Political Leaders

The National Legal Adviser of the All Progressive Congress Dr. Muiz Banire, former PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in Lagos State Mr Jimi Agbaje, and Former Governor of Ondo, Segun Mimiko are among the confirmed speakers at the Nigeria’s Emerging Political Leaders Forum coming up 9am on the 7th September 2017 at the Arcade of Eko Club,... Read More
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September 6, 2017

Sagay queries “sharp” contrasts between Nigerian senators salaries and that of the U.S. President

The chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) has alleged that the president of the United States earns $400,000 annually while a Nigerian senator earns over $1.7 million annually. Sagay said this in a lecture he delivered in Lagos. Sagay in his lecture, titled “The Many Afflictions of Anti-Corruption Crusade In Nigeria”  claimed that a... Read More
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September 6, 2017

EFCC lists CJN, Fayemi, Yahaya Bello, Fayose, others under probe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen; the governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose; the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi; and the immediate past Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, are among high-profile personalities currently under its investigation, Punch reports. The report:... Read More
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September 6, 2017

Cancelling DACA: A definite cruelty or has it always been a deferred certainty?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Shifting slightly from the effects of Hurricane Harvey, national focus and the news media in the United States of America this week are on the cancellation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigration policy by the Trump administration. The Trump White House, through US Attorney General Jeff Sessions, announced... Read More
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September 6, 2017

Actors Guild set to eradicate sexual harrassment among members

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) through the newly elected president, Emeka Ejezie has said it is set to annihilate all forms of sexual harassment of its members by some producers – who allegedly harass them under the pretext of allocating juicy roles to them.   Key excerpts: “And such allegations against film producers by actresses... Read More
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September 6, 2017

YNaija Says: The Presidency’s reason for cancelling the FEC is meaningless

Shame! What a shame this presidency and administration is turning out to become. It keeps making errors and gaffes particular to schoolchildren. And to think that the Federal Government is led by a retired Army General – someone who is supposed to be an epitome of discipline. On Tuesday, the FG through the minister of... Read More
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Edwin Clark takes swipe at Jonathan, Obasanjo and Yar'Adua | YNaija.com
September 6, 2017

“When Kanu talks about Biafra, he is talking nonsense” – Edwin Clark

Edwin Clark yesterday in a chat with Senator Shehu Sani (Kaduna Central) condemned the Biafra agitation led by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The elder statesman also condemned the quit notice by the Northern youth, given to Igbos in the North. Key excerpts: “When... Read More
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September 6, 2017

#Impact365: The Layi Erogbogbo Foundation is eradicating goitre disease in Nigeria by sponsoring hundreds of surgeries

The goitre disease that causes a major inflammation in the neck is prevalent in Nigeria especially among women. Although the government, at federal and state levels has stepped in by conducting free surgeries for patients at intervals, there is need for extra support from other quarters in ensuring that citizens are not only exposed to... Read More
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September 6, 2017

Buhari’s minister seen initiating a 2019 presidential campaign for Atiku

The minister of woman affairs, Aisha Alhassan in a video was seen starting a campaign for former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2019 presidential election. In the clip, Alhassan appeared to have led a delegation on a visit to Atiku. "Your excellency, my father & by the grace of God @NGRPresident in 2019" -Mama Taraba... Read More
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