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August 26, 2017

Opinion: The perplexing contradiction between President Buhari’s stance and the APC manifesto

by Tobi Idowu In spite of the umpteen wrongs in the Nigerian system many – that are actually in the majority – are hopeful of a turnaround. In fact, the hope Nigerians are clinging on hinged on the resilience which has sustained the country despite the many doomsday predictions that have trailed the country since... Read More
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August 26, 2017

I won’t be part of those calling for restructuring – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he would not be one of those calling for restructuring. In an interview with Channels Television, Obasanjo said Nigerians should be fighting for inclusiveness instead of restructuring. He said Nigerians should concern themselves with how the country’s resources could be effectively managed. “I have asked six different people who... Read More
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August 26, 2017

We will call for the scrapping of JAMB if low cut-off mark is not reversed – NANS

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has said it would call for the scrapping of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) over its new admission cut-off marks. NANS National Public Relations Officer, Bestman Okereafor made this known in a statement in Enugu on Saturday. The union said it would take the decision if... Read More
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August 26, 2017

Farooq Keprogi: This is why Garba Shehu is failing at his job

by Farooq Kperogi People who know that presidential spokesman Malam Garba Shehu was my undergraduate journalism teacher never fail to email, call, or text me each time his media interventions on behalf of the president ignite a PR storm—such as now. I guess it’s because I’ve stated many times here that he was my most... Read More
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August 26, 2017

Reno Omokri: President Buhari’s mice and Oby Ezekwesili’s Soup

by Reno Omokri The ill-thought-out remarks by Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, to the effect that rodents had damaged the President’s office, forcing him to work from home should not come as a surprise to discerning Nigerians and neither should we blame Mr Shehu for the infantile lie. You see, once the decision had been reached... Read More
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August 26, 2017

What we will do to perpetrators of hate speech – Police

Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said perpetrators of hate speeches will be arrested and charged under the Terrorism Prevention Act. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo had earlier said hate speech will be treated as an act of terrorism. Moshood Jimoh, police spokesman said the IGP has has directed assistant inspectors general of police and commissioners to ensure that anybody... Read More
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August 26, 2017

Trump grants his first presidential pardon to ex-sheriff who cracked down on undocumented immigrants

by Wareez Odunayo   US President, Donald Trump has spared his political ally, former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the self-proclaimed “toughest sheriff in America”, after he was convicted of criminal contempt in a case involving his department’s racial profiling policy. The White House in a statement said, the 85-year-old ex-sheriff was a “worthy candidate” for a... Read More
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August 26, 2017

Dele Momodu: The speech President Buhari failed to deliver

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, congratulations on the arrival of our dear President Muhammadu Buhari from a prolonged medical vacation. Let’s all raise our voices and thank God for performing what the President himself described as a miracle. “I’ve never been this sick,” the President had repeatedly told well-wishers. Before his sudden departure from Abuja... Read More
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August 26, 2017

The return of the ‘Lion King’, Jamb’s new ‘120’ policy, and some other stories that got people talking this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. 1. The return of the ‘Lion King’ August 19 saw the return of President Muhammadu Buhari from his 103-day medical vacation in London. As expected, his return was fraught with controversy. Some Nigerians said the #ResumeOrResign protests, especially the one in front of the... Read More
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August 26, 2017

120 cut-off mark; 360 bank staff sacked every week | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

120 – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced that minimum cut-off marks for the university degree for the 2017 academic year be put at 120 while polytechnics and Monotechnics at 100. 2,736 – Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola said on Thursday that the Federal Government is building this number of housing units... Read More
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August 26, 2017

White House slams new financial sanctions on Venezuela

The White House has slammed fresh financial sanctions on Venezuela. This is aimed at pressuring the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The sanctions ordered by President Donald Trump target Maduro’s ability to raise money to support his embattled government or to finance the long-term operations of the state-owned oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela S.A.,... Read More
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August 26, 2017

BREAKING: Real Madrid Twitter account just announced the signing of Barcelona’s Messi

The official Twitter account of Real Madrid FC has been hacked. The hackers announced the signing of Barcelona FC striker, Lionel Messi. They also announced the sale of French player, Karim Benzema. Recall that some hackers had recently hacked the Twitter page of Barcelona and announced the signing of Madrid star, Di Maria. See screenshots... Read More
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August 26, 2017

Donald Trump live-tweets Hurricane Harvey

President Donald Trump on Friday live-tweeted updates about Hurricane Harvey, a storm threatening the southern coasts of Texas and Louisiana. Trump, who travelled to Camp David on Friday, said he is “closely watching” the hurricane and offered updates straight out of weather forecasts about the progress of the storm. “Federal Government is on site and ready... Read More
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August 26, 2017

Sebastian Gorka forced out as White House adviser

An outspoken adviser to President Donald Trump, Sebastian Gorka has been forced out of his position at the White House, two administration officials said on Friday. One of the officials said chief of staff, John F. Kelly had made known his intention not to keep Gorka during internal discussions over the last week. The official said Gorka had... Read More
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August 26, 2017

Ben Bruce’s constituents apologise for recall threats

Constituents of Senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Murray-Bruce have apologised for threatening to recall him. Leaders of student bodies, Samuel Tari (Nembe), Ambrose Joseph (Brass) and Mark John (Ogbia) had on Tuesday accused the senator of neglecting his constituents. However, on Friday, the student leader apologised, stating that they didn’t get their facts right. “We sincerely... Read More
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August 26, 2017

You are desperately seeking relevance | Kashamu replies Daniel

Senator representing Ogun East, Buruji Kashamu has described the allegations made against him by former governor of Ogun state, Gbenga Daniel as a ‘hoax’. The former governor in a petition to the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and the Department of State Services had alleged that Kashamu tried to murder him at his Abuja residence.... Read More
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August 26, 2017

Equip and use the Aso Rock clinic | Medical doctors associations tell Buhari

The Commonwealth Medical Association and the Nigerian Medical Association have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to use the Aso Rock clinic henceforth. Vice-President, Commonwealth Medical Association, Dr. Osahon Enabulele, said it was embarrassing the way public office holders involve in medical tourism. He said Nigeria had been losing humongous sums of money in foreign exchange on account... Read More
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