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August 26, 2017

Kashamu is planning to kill me | Ex-gov Daniel petitions DSS, Police

Former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has alleged that Senator representing Ogun East, Senator Buruji Kashamu, was planning  to assassinate him. The former governor said this in a petition he addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris; and the Director-General of the Department of  State Services, Mr. Lawal Daura. The petition reads in... Read More
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August 26, 2017

I hope they have returned too | Buhari mocks #ResumeorResign protesters in London

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday made fun of #ResumeOrResign protesters, who protested at the front of the Abuja house, London. While speaking at a meeting with governors, Buhari said he hopes those Nigerians will return home now that he is back. Recall that some Nigerians in the UK had protested overnight, over the continued stay of... Read More
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August 26, 2017

APGA, labour party protest exclusion from Buhari’s meeting with political parties

Some other opposition parties in the country have protested their exclusion from the meeting President Muhammadu Buhari held with leaders of the All Progressives Congress and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance party (APDA) said it was wrong for the Presidency to limit the invite to just two parties. Tosin Adeyanju, Special Adviser... Read More
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August 25, 2017

Police commissioners, others pay between N10m to N15m in order to be ‘favoured’ – Senator

As reported by TheCable, Senator Isah Misau (Bauchi central, APC), has alleged that commissioners of police pay between N10 million and N15 million to get ‘favourable’ postings. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the lawmaker accused Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general of police (IGP), of collecting bribes from police officers posted to oil companies and banks.... Read More
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August 25, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Let’s talk about Toyo baby’s conflicting stories about her virginity

On the Sexuality Blog, we do not subscribe to the point of view that people in the public eye are first and foremost people and then celebrities. Many take that to mean that their deliberate attempts to misinform and manipulate their audiences can be forgiven or overlooked, especially when their actions can have real world... Read More
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August 25, 2017

Anambra election: Sen Oduah threatens to withdraw

An aspirant in the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra, Senator Stella Oduah has threatened to withdraw from the race, alleging irregularities in Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) build-up to the primary election, Punch reports. Oduah made this known while briefing newsmen on Friday in Abuja. She said “irregularities and sabotage” marred the Ward congress of the... Read More
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August 25, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] If none of you are subscribed, who are the 300 people watching “premium Bobrisky”?

So if the rumours are true, Idris Olanrewaju (otherwise known as Bobrisky) has done the unthinkable. He has deleted his Snapchat account, with an estimated 400,000 active followers and moved to a premium account. For those who don’t understand who Bobrisky is and why we should care about a premium Snapchat account, here is a... Read More
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August 25, 2017

Yemi Okechukwu-Buhari: A case of multiple personality conversations

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo did not send Mr Osita Okechukwu to express his opinion on the issue of medical tourism; hence, it must be interpreted that Mr Okechukwu, the Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), must have been speaking on his own. Suppose that should be accepted, what... Read More
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August 25, 2017

“RIP HB-Old”: Hackers may have just ended Game of Thrones Season 7

It appears HBO’s hackers are not done with leaking Game of Thrones episodes and with only one to go this season, they have just shared plot information detailing how the season will end with online platform, Mashable. The hacking group who are responsible for leaking two previous episodes and social media passwords of top HBO... Read More
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August 25, 2017

You are arrogant and inexperienced, Poland Prime Minister blasts Macron

by Adedotun Michael Emmanuel Macron’s motive of touring some less rich Eastern European states to seek an amendment to the EU’s so-called Posted Workers Directive rule is not turning out has planned despite having backups from Germany and Austria, the UK Telegraph reports. The proposal has ramped up tensions between Mr Macron and the Polish... Read More
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August 25, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Buhari Meets With APC, PDP Leaders President Muhammadu Buhari Friday, August 25, met with leaders from the All Progressives Congress and the People’s Democratic Party. 2. JAMB Announces Date For Commencement Of 2017/18 Admission The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says the admission processes for... Read More
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August 25, 2017

Why the APC is trying to criminalise hate speech – PDP

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) resolve to categorise hate speech as terrorism, saying it’s “another disguise to criminalize freedom of speech and association.” In a series of tweets, the opposition party cited Chapter IV (33) of the Constitution which protects freedom of speech and fundamental human rights... Read More
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August 25, 2017

The Thread: “She works for Satan” | Nicki Minaj makes gospel music; Twitter reacts

We understand Nicki Minaj is blazing the Gospel music route now. She’s teamed up with popular music minister Tasha Cobbs to deliver the 8 minute track, I’m Getting Ready. Halfway through the track, Nicki raps: “I serve a God that parted the Red Sea,” he raps. “Multimillion dollar commercials for Pepsi / From food stamps... Read More
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August 25, 2017

Buhari commends Osinbajo for ‘leading’ Nigeria in his absence

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday, praised Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for making sure the country remained ‘one’ in his 103 days absence. Buhari also downplayed the London protesters who demanded his return to the country. Key excerpts: “The effort by the vice president is commendable.” For the protesters – “In fact, some groups in London came and sang... Read More
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August 25, 2017

Trump expresses deep concern over Hurricane Harvey

by Adedotun Michael President Donald Trump has said he is closing monitoring developments on Hurricane Harvey. The President through his Twitter account, said, “I have spoken w/ @GovAbbott of Texas and @LouisianaGov Edwards. Closely monitoring #HurricaneHarvey developments & here to assist as needed.” In continuation and to provide evidence of his statement, he wrote in... Read More
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August 25, 2017

Wasn’t me: What then does Osinbajo think about tourism?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Laolu Akande, the media assistant of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has distanced his boss from bearing credit for the statement that criticized medical tourism. Mr Osita Okechukwu, the Director General of the Voice of Nigeria, was representing Vice President Osinbajo at the Health Dialogue event organized by Premium Times in Abuja... Read More
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August 25, 2017

YEN & Ooni of Ife to host Youth Empowerment Summit 2017 (YES2017) to empower 8000 youths

The Young Entrepreneurs of Nigeria (YEN) the umbrella body and voice for Nigerian young entrepreneurs in collaboration with His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife is set to host Youth Empowerment Summit 2017 with the theme Youth Empowerment: A Panacea for Unemployment, Economic Growth and Sustainable Development. The collaborative move was revealed... Read More
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August 25, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Osinbajo finally denies “medical tourism” comments

We sort of predicted this already. When yesterday we learnt that ‘the Vice-President said that medical tourism has cost Nigeria billions of dollars and “we want to stop that trend because it is draining our reserves”, we knew a disclaimer was on its way from the Office of the Vice-president. He could not possibly have asked... Read More
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August 25, 2017

FG asks court to repeal Nnamdi Kanu’s bail

Nigeria’s Federal Government has reportedly asked the court to revoke the bail granted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Channels Television reports. Citing disobedience of the bail conditions granted Mr Kanu, the government also demands the arrest and detention of Mr Kanu, pending the determination of the charge against him. The conditions... Read More
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August 25, 2017

Nigerian producers hardly get what they are entitled to – Kiddominant

A Nigerian music producer and DJ, Ayoola Oladapo Agboola, known as Kiddominant, has lamented the poor treatment of producers in the entertainment industry. Kiddominant, who produced Davido’s Fall, said Nigerian producers do not get up to 10 percent of what is due to them. Highlights: Producers sometimes fight to get paid for services rendered –... Read More
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August 25, 2017

[The Church Blog] Dolapo Osinbajo hangs out with Bishop TD Jakes at #SLC2017

Our joy and excitement knew no bounds when the House on the Rock team announced that one of the speakers for the Spirit Life conference, Bishop Thomas Dexter Jakes popularly called Bishop TD Jakes, Senior Pastor, the Potter’shouse Church, Dallas, Texas was live in Nigeria. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYMJtvfFxnD/ Not only were we excited about his visit, bishop... Read More
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