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August 25, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Mayorkun doesn’t think there’s a feud between Wizkid and Davido; Usher responds to $20m Herpes lawsuit | More stories

It’s the final roundup of the week and here are the stories that made the rounds yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are certain to buzz all day today. Mayorkun is not aware of a feud between Wizkid and Davido As the question of a possible feud between Nigeria’s biggest artistes,... Read More
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August 25, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. Sagay applauds Buhari for signing extradition pact with UAE Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for signing an extradition treaty with the  United Arab Emirates. 2. Vice Chancellors reject JAMB’s new admission cut-off marks Vice Chancellors have rejected the decision of... Read More
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August 25, 2017

Trump lagging in announcement of tax reform

by Adedotun Michael President Trump is largely falling behind in the actualization of tax reform which was expected to materialize this August, Politico reports. The setbacks It is somewhat disappointing to see the highly emphasized policy still wallowing in elementary stages despite White House officials, particularly former press secretary Sean Spicer, saying in July that “Trump would... Read More
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August 25, 2017

How to prepare for the Mayweather Vs McGregor fight this weekend

by Wareez Odunayo   The controversial fight between the American “Money bag”, Floyd Mayweather and “Notorious”, Conor McGregor from Ireland will hold in less than 24 hours in Las Vegas and it has already dominated headlines. The UFC star, McGregor will complete a crossover into boxing to face the 49-0 undefeated Mayweather in a fight... Read More
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August 25, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: How we almost impeached Obasanjo – Masari | Buhari is my son, i’m not happy with people wishing him dead – Oluwo | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Sagay applauds Buhari for signing extradition pact with UAE – YNaija Vice Chancellors reject JAMB’s new admission cut-off marks – YNaija How we almost impeached Obasanjo – Masari – YNaija Buhari is my son, i’m not happy with people wishing him dead – Oluwo – YNaija ‘Ex-governors,... Read More
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August 25, 2017

Opinion: Making America Great Again -The dangers of Trump going it alone

by James Ojo Until President Donald Trump sees Americans as key to achieving his vision for America, his precocious beginning may soon turn out a disaster, reports James Ojo. When On Friday, January 20th, 2017, President Donald Trump stood tall on the West Front of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. to give... Read More
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August 25, 2017

Buhari is my son, i’m not happy with people wishing him dead – Oluwo

The Oluwo of Iwo land, Oba Abdurasheed Akanbi has said those calling for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari are insane. The monarch said this at a prayer session he organised for the President in Iwo on Thursday. He said Nigerians are not supposed to pray for the death of their leaders. The monarch said he... Read More
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August 25, 2017

How we almost impeached Obasanjo – Masari

Katsina State governor, Aminu Masari has said that the House of Representatives almost impeached former President Olusegun Obasanjo before Nigerians became aware of his failed third term bid. Masari, who was Speaker of the lower house at the time disclosed this while addressing members of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 10 at the Institute for... Read More
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August 25, 2017

Vice Chancellors reject JAMB’s new admission cut-off marks

Some Vice Chancellors have rejected the decision of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to put the minimum admission cut-off mark at 120 for Universities. The examination body had announced that cut-off mark for Universities was 120, 100 for polytechnics, monotechnics and colleges of education. Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, in a statement... Read More
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August 25, 2017

Sagay applauds Buhari for signing extradition pact with UAE

Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for signing an extradition treaty with the  United Arab Emirates. President Buhari had on Thursday signed an extradition pact with the UAE to strengthen the Federal Government’s anti-corruption war. The pact would enable be able to extradite and prosecute Nigerians who... Read More
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August 24, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Spot your happy Ministers

It’s nice to see members of the executive looking positive and happy despite all that’s threatening to tear up the polity and the pressure dealing with that must put them under. Here, you see Ministers Adeosun and Onyeama of the Finance and Foreign Affairs ministries respectively as well as service chiefs and the Interior Minister,... Read More
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August 24, 2017

No amount of hatred can hide Buhari’s solid achievements – Lai Mohammed

The minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed says the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has achieved more than hatred can hide. The minister noted this at the opening of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)’ annual lecture and 25th anniversary of creation of the commission, TheCable reports. He said, “A country that has consistently produced more oil... Read More
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August 24, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Did Osinbajo really send this man to throw shade at Buhari?

Premium Times has just reported that the Vice President decried the enormous amount of money Nigerians spend on medical tourism in other countries at the commencement of a two-day national health dialogue organised by the Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism, PTCIJ, the Project for Advocacy in Child and Family Health, PACFaH, and the Project Pink... Read More
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August 24, 2017

The Thread: “Ancelotti arrested for trying to include Arsenal”, “Tottenham already on life support” Ι Hilarious reactions to #UCLdraw

The UEFA Champions League draw was made today, August 24, in Monaco and some interesting teams were placed together. Interestingly, Juventus and Barcelona (D) are in the same group, Real Madrid and Dortmund, together with Tottenham (H). Yes, also don’t forget, Chelsea and Athletico are in the same group (C). As usual, Twitter has reacted.... Read More
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August 24, 2017

BREAKING: One injured, many hostages taken in Charleston restaurant shooting

One person has been shot and many hostages taken after a disgruntled employee entered a Charleston restaurant with a gun Thursday afternoon, Charleston mayor John Tecklenburg told reporters. Charleston police spokesman, Charles Francis said hostages still being held inside the restaurant, Virginia’s, on King Street. The wounded person was immediately extricated by the police and... Read More
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August 24, 2017

Hillary Clinton slams Trump’s proposed military transgender ban

by Adedotun Michael Former Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton has slammed Donald Trump’s proposed ban on allowing transgenders to serve in the military. Clinton’s response through a tweet followed VoteVets.org, an acclaimed nonpartisan and political organization dedicated to advocating for military families and education, which tweeted a strong opposition to the proposal earlier today. The... Read More
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August 24, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. How The #Hashtag Came To Be The Internet’s Best Filing System LOL. It’s the funniest thing. Do you remember a time when the # was just an alternative for currencies? Read here. 2. Anti-Corruption: #BringBackDiezani Daily Sit-Out Commences On Monday  In a statement signed by the Publicity... Read More
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August 24, 2017

[The Legislative Blog] A bill to check illegal recruitment in Federal Civil Service will be given priority – Saraki

Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki has said the passage of a bill to annihilate the rate of illegal recruitment in Federal agencies will be accelerated as soon as the National Assembly resumes. The bill is proposed to be titled, “Existing Vacancies in the Federal Civil Service (Prohibition) Bill”. Key Excerpts: “The Existing Vacancies Bill will put... Read More
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August 24, 2017

Trump lashes out at former National Intelligence Director, Clapper

As President Trump continues to use his afternoon to pour the content of his heart and throws jabs at his critics and oppositions, former National Intelligence boss, James Clapper is the latest target of Trump’s ire. The President who had earlier taken a swipe at house speaker, Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell... Read More
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August 24, 2017

Northern groups withdraw quit notice to Igbos

The coalition of Northern youth groups that gave quit notice to Igbos to vacate the Northern Nigeria has temporarily withdrawn the notice, Premium Times. The groups led by the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, issued the quit notice in June, asking Igbos to leave before October 1 and claiming their demand was in response to the secessionist stance of... Read More
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