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August 27, 2017

Eke-Ukwu market demolition: 10-year-old boy killed as military men shoot sporadically at protesters

“Up your game in the protection of lives and property in Nigeria” was what the Commander-in-Chief, Muhammadu Buhari told security chiefs but on Saturday, in Owerri, Imo state, the reverse became the case as armed military (34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze) shot sporadically in order to disperse protesting traders – in the process killing a 10-year-old... Read More
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August 27, 2017

Opinion: Who will emerge the Lion King in Sokoto’s animal kingdom – Tambuwal?

  by Usama Dandare The recent drama on the floor of the Sokoto State House of Assembly that led to the impeachment and subsequent replacement of the Deputy Majority Leader did not come as a surprise to many observers. It was simply a manifestation of a long choreographed drama that has been gradually crystallizing through... Read More
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August 27, 2017

Northern elders express concern over FG’s resolve on herdsmen

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed concern over the federal government’s silence on intermittent clashes between herdsmen and farmers in different parts of the country. According to The Nation, it blamed the federal government for failing to evolve a nationwide transition programme for herdsmen to embrace ranching as a solution to the persistent clashes.... Read More
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August 27, 2017

“Igbo have never mandated anybody to go and talk about secession” – Ohanaeze

The chairman of planning and strategy of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, says nobody was mandated to talk about Igbo seceding. In an interview with NAN, Iwuanyanwu said anyone who claims that is totally on his own. He also commended President Muhammadu Buhari for saying that those who make threatening comments would be disciplined. ‘‘I am... Read More
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August 27, 2017

“I am opposed to the chieftaincy review and its recommendations” – Olubadan

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has distanced himself from the mass coronation of 21 new Obas in Ibadan today at the Mapo Hall. The Oyo State Government presented letters of conferment to 21 of the 32 newly elevated Ibadan high chiefs and Baales last Friday following adoption of the recommendations of the panel headed... Read More
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August 27, 2017

Why we withdrew the quit notice to Igbos – Arewa youth

The Northern youth coalition led by the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) said the decision to rescind on the quit notice was in order to show respect for President Muhammadu Buhari. Sequence of events: Northern youth issue quit notice to Igbos – asking them to leave before October 1, 2017. The reason given was that... Read More
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August 27, 2017

“I don’t think winning an award makes you a good artiste” – Brianjo

An afro pop, R&B, dance hall cum high life singer, Jonathan Chukwudebe known as Brianjo, formerly known as Black Jay who has been into the Music Industry for the past fifteen has, in an interview with Vanguard, said the industry requires more money than talent. He said, “not only in the Nigeria industry, presently, talent is indeed... Read More
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August 27, 2017

“The agitation of IPOB and MASSOB is a valid agitation” – Ojukwu Jr.

Late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu‘s son, Emeka Ojukwu Jr. has reiterated that indeed a meeting between his father and President Muhammadu Buhari took place but he said he does not have the details of the meeting. Earlier in his welcome address, the President, in connection with the secessionist agitations from the South East, said he had met with... Read More
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August 27, 2017

‘What the cabal are doing to Buhari’s administration’ – Report

According to a report by Punch Newspapers, some members of the so-called cabal in the Presidency are hell-bent on making sure the President, Muhammadu Buhari does not succeed as a Nigerian leader; also doing everything possible to ensure Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is ‘very dispensable’. In the report, some names like Mamman Daura; the father... Read More
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August 27, 2017

The way we should be fighting poverty – Dino Melaye

Senator Dino Melaye, (Kogi West, APC) says himself and Nigeria’s political elite have failed Nigeria, and “the younger generation.” Speaking at The Osasu Show Symposium in Abuja Friday, Melaye said the play of politics by the elite is responsible for poverty and hunger in Nigeria. Melaye, who spoke as one of the panellists at the... Read More
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August 26, 2017

The Thread: How my boyfriend caught me cheating

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August 26, 2017

EPL Roundup: Man. United continues impressive run, Manchester City narrowly defeats Bournemouth

Manchester City VS Bournemouth Raheem Sterling was sent off after scoring an injury-time winner and celebrating with the fans against Bournemouth. The Cherries had opened scoring with Charlie Daniels’ top corner goal at the 11th minute. Manchester City equalised 22 minutes after Gabriel Jesus took a quick free quick. Guardiola threw on Sergio Aguerro for... Read More
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August 26, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Dr Joe Abah, Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More
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August 26, 2017

Who is Joe Arpaio? | The notorious ex-sheriff Trump granted presidential pardon

US President, Donald Trump is hardly never under fire and barely two days after his controversial 77-minute rant at the Phoenix rally in Arizona, the president has made yet another decision that has earned him a slew of criticism. On Friday, Trump granted the first presidential pardon in his administration to Joe Arpaio, a former... Read More
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August 26, 2017

The Thread: Twitter drags Taylor Swift through the mud for stealing from Beyoncé

It’s the new single -Look What You Made Me Do- from Taylor Swift that’s causing a ruckus on Twitter. Remember Beyoncé‘s formation? According to the internet, the country musician has “appropriated” Beyoncé‘s move. Guess the internet is not smiling over this because it is coming at a time when white musicians are being accused of appropriating... Read More
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August 26, 2017

[The Film Blog] It is Reset for Lights Camera Africa film festival

For many years, Nollywood has been plagued with bad movies. Dingy projects filmed in terribly lit rooms, by a cinematographer who is actually a technician or switch flicking guy, a silly story, an undercooked script. Nigerian movies were terrible. These old films have found new life on social media as memes and GIFS uploaded by... Read More
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August 26, 2017

The 35 governors may be too busy for Fayose when he needs them

by Alexander O. Onukwue   You cannot under estimate the value of perception when dealing with people, while your intentions and actions may have good justifications. When it comes to elections anywhere in the world, aspirants are expected to project a certain image, of maturity, of an appearance of independence, yet of the willingness to... Read More
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August 26, 2017

“Ezemmuo unadulterated” “DG of Everything” | TwitterNG says goodbye to Dr Joe Abah

The most beloved of all Director Generals in Nigeria and the epitome of a public servant, Dr Joe Abah, has stepped down as the DG of BPSR (Bureau of Public Service Reforms) and Twitter NG is sad to see him go. Like his ancestors before him, Dr Joe Abah is a gifted story teller. He... Read More
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