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August 30, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] No one is immune to slut shaming, not even the Olori of Ife

The conclusion every woman eventually comes to, the one that changes them from a woman undecided about feminism to one fully invested in feminism, is the realisation that misogyny and patriarchy is not a ‘case-by-case’ affair, it is an insidious, pervasive institution that eventually affects ALL women, no matter how insulated by wealth or privilege... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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August 30, 2017

Magu vs Malami: What’s up, boys?

by Alexander O. Onukwe After the meeting of the Federal Executive Council on the 5th of July, Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami was said to have told journalists that, as far as Magu’s confirmation was concerned, the then Acting President Osinbajo was on his own. Malami’s words at the time were taken to... Read More
Story of the day
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August 30, 2017

The music finally does some talking for the man: A review of D’Banj’s ‘King Don Come’ album

by Umar Hassan Of all major Nigerian artistes, D’banj has thrived more out of the viability he has engrained into his brand than the quality of his music. As a matter of fact, Dapo Oyebanjo alongside erstwhile producer and business partner, Micheal ‘Don Jazzy’ Enebeli taught the Nigerian music industry the full art of musical... Read More
Reviews
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August 30, 2017

The Thread: 5 tweets that capture Nigerians sentiments about the Olori’s breakup

Olori Wuraola’s marriage to the Ooni of Ife has ended. Amebos saw it coming and put everyone on notice, including the alleged infidelity for which the marriage broke up. All was denied until today: https://www.instagram.com/p/BYaSOushBke/ After official confirmation was received from the Horse’s mouth, questions and comments flowed: Slut shaming’s a thing in Nigeria, even... Read More
Gist
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August 30, 2017

Billionaire kidnapper, Evans pleads guilty to conspiracy and kidnapping

Suspected billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly, known as Evans, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and kidnapping before an Ikeja High Court Judge. Evans and five others were arraigned on a two-count charge of conspiracy and kidnapping. The judge ordered that all the male defendants be remanded at Kirikiri Maximum Prison while the female defendant, who... Read More
The News Blog
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August 30, 2017

Ooni of Ife and I are no more | Olori Wuraola breaks silence on divorce rumours

Wuraola Zaynab Otiti, ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adewusi Ogunyeye has confirmed their separation. There had been reports that the couple had separated and the queen has left the palace. In an Instagram post on Monday, the queen confirmed that they were no more together. She cautioned those spreading rumours that her infidelity... Read More
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August 30, 2017

Opinion: President Buhari still doesn’t get it

by Ikechukwu Amaechi After listening to President Muhammadu Buhari’s three minutes, fifty-six seconds national broadcast on Monday, August 21, his first since coming back to the country from a 103-day medical tourism in the United Kingdom, I concluded that he still does not get it. I doubt if he ever will. Prior to his speech,... Read More
Opinion
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August 30, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Ycee accuses Sony Music of “milking” and “raping” artistes; Who Wants To Be A Millionaire returns | More stories

Catch up on all the entertainment gists you missed yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are sure to get people talking all day today. Who Want To Be A Millionaire returns  Yes, you read that right! It was only two months ago the producers of popular TV game show, Who Wants... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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August 30, 2017

Why $15m seized from Jonathan by South Africa has not been recovered – FG

The Federal Government said it is yet to retrieve the $15m arms fund seized by the South African Government during the Goodluck Jonathan administration due to the long process involved. South African government had seized $9.3m and $5.7m cash, claiming that they were intended for the illegal purchase of arms. Abubakar Malami, minister of justice and attorney-general... Read More
The News Blog
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August 30, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: FG to decide on ASUU’s counter-offer today – Ngige | Police to arraign kidnapper Evans today | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. FG to decide on ASUU’s counter-offer today – Ngige – YNaija Police to arraign kidnapper Evans today – YNaija Buhari is investigating feud between AGF, Magu – Lai Mohammed – YNaija FG’s positive response to our counter-offer will end strike – ASUU – YNaija NAF airlifts relief... Read More
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August 30, 2017

INEC presents Certificate of return to Senator Uchendu

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday issued a certificate of return to the candidate of the All Progressives Candidate in the Rivers East Senatorial District in the 2015 general elections, Andrew Uchendu. This is after the Court of Appeal upheld the June 29, 2017 ruling of  the  Rivers State National and State Elections Petitions Tribunal,... Read More
The News Blog
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SERAP
August 30, 2017

AGF establishes unit to investigate case handled by security agencies

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami on Tuesday established an Investigation Unit in the Federal Ministry of Justice. Malami said the unit will investigate “sensitive and important cases” and will “coordinate and form part of every investigation in Nigeria.” While speaking to journalists in his office, he said the unit had to be created because of lack... Read More
The News Blog
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August 30, 2017

Buhari is investigating feud between AGF, Magu – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said President Muhammadu Buhari is investigating the feud between the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu. Mohammed said this during ‘Sunrise Daily’ on Channels Television on Tuesday. On the reason for the feud,... Read More
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ASUU
August 30, 2017

FG’s positive response to our counter-offer will end strike – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it is waiting for the response of the Federal Government to its counter-offer. The union said the strike will end if the Federal Government responds positively to its demands. The union, in a statement by its President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi on Tuesday said it has submitted... Read More
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August 30, 2017

Police to arraign kidnapper Evans today

Notorious kidnapper, Chukwudi Onwuamadike a.k.a. Evans, will be arraigned today by the Police on 52 charges. According to Punch, the charges bordered on murder, kidnapping, armed robbery and unlawful possession of firearms. The suspect will be arraigned alongside his gang members at the Lagos State High Court. A Police official told Punch that the kidnapper will be arraigned... Read More
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August 30, 2017

FG to decide on ASUU’s counter-offer today – Ngige

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its meeting today will deliberate on the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Punch reports. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, gave the indication while speaking with journalists on Tuesday. Recall that the union had boycotted a meeting with the Federal Government on Tuesday. While explaining... Read More
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August 29, 2017

Paris Jackson pays tribute to late father, Michael on his 59th Birthday

by Wareez Odunayo   Today marks what would have been the late king of pop, Michael Jackson’s 59th birthday. Eight years after his death, Jackson continues to be in his daughter, Paris Jackson’s heart. 19-year-old Paris took to Instagram early Tuesday to post a photo from her childhood and a touching message, stressing that he... Read More
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