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August 31, 2017

Police arrests 5 for lynching suspected ritualists

The Nigerian police, Lagos command Thursday, said five persons have been arrested for allegedly lynching two suspected ritualists in Mushin. The spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, who confirmed the arrest, said investigation has begun and the suspects would be charged to court for jungle justice, thereafter. Another ritualists’ hideout was... Read More
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August 31, 2017

Liverpool completes the signing of Oxlade-Chamberlain

Liverpool FC have completed the signing of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Arsenal. The England international penned a long-term contract with the Reds after a medical was conducted at St George’s Park, where the 24-year-old is currently on duty with his country. In a message to Reds fans after sealing the move, Oxlade-Chamberlain said, “I’m currently away... Read More
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August 31, 2017

The Femi Fani-Kayode interview that gave Lai Mohammed and Femi Adesina sleepless nights [WATCH]

Staunch opposition leader, Fani-Kayode, never minces words when it comes to criticising the government of the day. Mr Kayode’s political career spanned two administrations. He served in Obasanjo’s administration as the Minister of Aviation and in Jonathan’s government as the Director of Media and Publicity. These days, he enjoys stirring the hornest’s nest by consistently... Read More
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August 31, 2017

The Thread: Do you want a sexy bikini body? Here’s the simple thing to do

We all like to gaze at magazine covers, showing celebrities with airbrushed faces and stunning bodies. While we may prefer to spend our time debating their supposed hospital-purchased surgical perfection, Peligrosa is here to remind you that it can all be well, organic. Afterall, she dropped 55 pounds in 6 months. Let your mouth water... Read More
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August 31, 2017

[The Music Blog] Buzz Review: Timi Saurse reinvents the ethos of Afropop and RNB for “Tangerine”

With the incursion of UK’s crisply produced Afrobeats, much of what used to be Afropop RNB seems to be evolving into the fringe, incorporating more of Afro-Carribean rhythms and hip-hop’s pacing. Artists who do not follow this style of making music are doing even more experimentation, Tekno and Runtown have tapped from Ghana’s guitar-infused hiplife,... Read More
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August 31, 2017

Leonardo DiCaprio donates $1 million to Harvey relief effort

Leornado DiCaprio’s foundation has donated $1 million (£775,000) as part of rescue funds for victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston. The newly-established United Way Harvey Recovery Fund said it was “incredibly grateful” to receive its first donation from the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. Sandra Bullock had earlier donated same amount to the American Red Cross to help the thousands of... Read More
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August 31, 2017

[The Music Blog] YCee’s explosive Twitter rant and how middlemen are still gaming the industry

A digital era of online stores and streaming is expected to usher in new transparency in music sales and distribution. The days when the full benefits would be reaped however are still soon to come, but even the changing times still have rough edges that need to be worked out. Historically, middlemen between the artist... Read More
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August 31, 2017

[The Alausa Blog] Lagos State is about to take disease prevention and control to another level

The Lagos State Ministry of Health and the Primary Healthcare Board in collaboration with one of the leading healthcare and community mobilisation technology companies in Nigeria, EpidAlert have designed an easy to use application that will help in the reorientation of Lagos residents on responding to disasters, – such as the last flooding situation in Lagos... Read More
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August 31, 2017

[The Alausa Blog] Fatai Owoseni or Edgar Imohimi: Who exactly is the Police Commissioner in Lagos?

On Tuesday, news sites across the state reported the appointment of a new Commissioner of Police as directed by the Inspector General, Ibrahim Idris. We were introduced to Edgar Imohimi, who previously served as Deputy Commissioner of Police, in charge of operations in the state. It was also reported that Fatai Owoseni who “previously” led... Read More
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August 31, 2017

UK Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson visits Maiduguri to extend support to Boko Haram victims

The UK foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, and international development secretary Priti Patel have embarked on a journey to the heart of the Boko Haram uprising in Nigeria to express solidarity with the fight to end the activities of the jihadists, the Guardian reports. Arriving in Nigeria, the two ministers proceeded to Maiduguri, the capital of... Read More
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August 31, 2017

Femi Fani-Kayode: Buhari’s government is nothing but a colony of Monkeys and a congress of Baboons

by Femi Fani-Kayode On August 3rd, 1857, in what can only be described as one of the most profound, moving, passionate and inspiring speeches in human history, Frederick Douglas, the former black slave and the great freedom fighter and philosopher said, inter alia, the following: “Let me give you a word of the philosophy of... Read More
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August 31, 2017

[The Alausa Blog] LASG officials hang out at the Financial Times, UK (PHOTOS)

Mr Steve Ayorinde, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy led a team of Lagos State Government officials to the Financial Times offices in the United Kingdom on a courtesy visit yesterday. They were received by Mark Carwardine, Commercial Director (Africa & the Middle East) of the Financial Times, UK. The party discussed the possibilities of... Read More
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August 31, 2017

Dan-Ali takes top spot, Dalung makes an appearance | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

Information Minister, Lai Mohammed seems to have perfected the art of spinning the narrative to fit his thinking or assumptions. Mohammed, a former spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is yet to remove the garb of a propagandist he adorned while he was the mouthpiece of the then opposition party. In the week under... Read More
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August 31, 2017

Buhari has lost touch with real economic situation in the country – Fayose

Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has said President Muhammadu Buhari is satisfied with the economy, despite hunger in the country. The President at a meeting with Godwin Emefiele, governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN); Kemi Adeosun, minister of finance, and Udoma Udoma, minister of budget and national planning had said he was delighted... Read More
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August 31, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Ycee again accuses Sony Music’s Michael Ugwu of “sitting on his EP”; Small Doctor to sue those who leaked his nude video | More stories

Here are the top entertainment stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on Entertainment Roundup this morning. Sony Music’s Michael Ugwu addresses Ycee’s Twitter accusations  Then Ycee puts him on blast over again! The ‘Jagaban’ singer is taking no prisoners in his mission to put Sony Music... Read More
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August 31, 2017

Police invite Senator Misau over allegations, retirement verification

The Police Service Commission said it has invited Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, Senator Isah Misau, over allegations of corruption in promoting police officers. Misau was also invited to appear before the panel with the original copy of his letter of retirement from the force for authentication. The Senator had alleged that the Inspector-General of... Read More
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August 31, 2017

Bernie Sanders jibes at Trump in #HurricaneHarvey message

Former Democrats Presidential primary candidate, Bernie Sanders dropped a subliminal message at President Donald Trump following the current Hurricane disaster plaguing Houston, Texas and invading close County towns. The Senator, who expressed his deep concern through his Twitter page enjoined all Americans to support the Texans and warned the general populace including an indirectly dig... Read More
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