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August 23, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Provide evidence of your agreement with Ojukwu | IPOB tells Buhari | FG may increase remuneration of certain agencies – Osinbajo | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Provide evidence of your agreement with Ojukwu | IPOB tells Buhari – YNaija FG may increase remuneration of certain agencies – Osinbajo – YNaija Boko Haram has used 83 children as suicide bombers this year – UNICEF – YNaija Court orders forfeiture of 56 houses linked to... Read More
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Lagos
August 23, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Here’s how the Lagos state government is preparing for the Sallah celebrations

In preparation for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations coming up at the end of the month, the Lagos state government will begin sales and distribution of its locally produced LAKE Rice. Beginning Thursday, 24 August, sales will resume at designated centres including the 57 Local Government and Local Council Development Areas; the Agricultural Development Area Complex Oko-Oba,... Read More
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August 23, 2017

Forged crude oil allocation letters in circulation – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Tuesday said some fraudsters are circulating forged letters of crude oil allocation with the intent of defrauding unsuspecting buyers or members of the public. NNPC’s Group Managing Director, Dr. Maikanti Baru disclosed this while speaking at the presentation of commendation letters to 12 personnel of the Crude Oil... Read More
The News Blog
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August 23, 2017

Johnson&Johnson to pay $417m to woman who claims its baby powder gave her cancer

by Wareez Odunayo   A Los Angeles jury has issued a $417-million verdict against Johnson & Johnson, finding the company liable for failing to warn a 63-year-old woman, Eva Echeverria who was diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer about the risks of using its talcum products. The jury’s award included $68 million in compensatory damages and... Read More
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August 23, 2017

Opinion: The President’s speech, hate speech and the hypocrisy of power

by Adeboye Adekoge After listening to President Buhari’s speech on Monday, August 21, 2017, one thing was clear – the Government’s resolve at addressing the problem of hate speech in Nigeria. No right thinking person will disagree with the President that there has been so much hatred and divisive comments on several online platforms and... Read More
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August 23, 2017

FG may increase remuneration of certain agencies – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the Federal Government may increase workers’ salaries in certain government agencies, instead of increasing wages across board. According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, the Vice-President spoke during a session titled, ‘Conversation with the Vice-President’ at the 2017 Nigerian Bar Association... Read More
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IPOB
August 23, 2017

Provide evidence of your agreement with Ojukwu | IPOB tells Buhari

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said President Muhammadu Buhari supported the break away of Western Sahara from Morocco and the self-determination demand of Palestinians but has condemned calls for the Independent State of Biafra. The group described Buhari as an hypocrite. IPOB said this in a statement in Awka, Anambra State, signed by... Read More
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August 23, 2017

Average Nigerians already feeling results of our economic reforms – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the ordinary Nigerians are already feeling the results of President Muhammadu Buhari-led government’s efforts on the economy. Osinbajo said this on Tuesday in an interview with Zain Asher, CNN international correspondent at a session at the annual general conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos. The Vice... Read More
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August 23, 2017

Court orders forfeiture of 56 houses linked to Diezani

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of 56 houses allegedly owned by former minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. The houses were reportedly bought between 2011 and 2013 for $21,982,224 million. Vacation judge, Justice Abdulaziz Anka gave the order on Tuesday, following an ex-parte application filed on August 16 by... Read More
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August 22, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Feyi Fawehinmi, Mr Aye Dee, Dele Momodu and others [Aso Rock Rats edition]

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
Opinion
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August 22, 2017

15 questions that crossed our minds while reading Garba Shehu’s rat infestation tale

There is an unbelievable story making the rounds in Nigeria right now. We have tried to analyse the situation, tried to make sense of it but we have failed woefully. Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu put out a statement earlier on Tuesday saying that President Buhari will be working from home because his office has been... Read More
Thinking Through
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August 22, 2017

Nigeria ranks 3rd in global cyber crimes behind U.K. and U.S. – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Tuesday, said Nigeria currently ranks third globally in cyber related crimes behind the United Kingdom and the United States. NCC’s Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Umar Danbatta, disclosed this at the ongoing 2017 Annual General Conference themed, African Business: Penetrating through Institution Building of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos,... Read More
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August 22, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] The Lagos State House of Assembly needs to call Ambode to order

Legislative arms of government across the world are known as the only arms of government with a direct connection to the people as they are chosen within districts, wards and local government levels as the Constitution demands. In Lagos State, the honourable members of the state house of Assembly are chosen directly from each local... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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August 22, 2017

Why Nigeria performs poorly in sports – Dalung

The Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung Tuesday in Abuja, said Nigeria’s poor performances in sports is due to ageing professional athletes. Dalung said while receiving gymnasts that participated at the 2017 Regional African Gymnastics Championship in South Africa, Vanguard reports. The 11 gymnasts comprise a boy and 10 girls, particularly a five-year old. Team... Read More
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August 22, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] The LASG has decided to render Lagosians homeless once again

The Lagos state government is at it again. According to news reports, the Akinwunmi Ambode-led government just rendered more than 3000 Lagosians homeless at the Iwaya Abete part of Lagos as the government through the state task force demolished about 200 houses in the Balogun extension of Iwaya, Yaba. Residents of the area, the reason... Read More
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August 22, 2017

God still has a plan for Buhari’s good governance in Nigeria – APC Chieftain

A Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Enugu, Chief Gbazuoagu Nweke, has stated that the return of President Muhammad Buhari, is an indication that “God still has a good plan for them (Nigerians) and for the President to continue his good leadership in the country”. Chief Nweke made this known during a welcome cum... Read More
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August 22, 2017

Gov El-Rufai leads grand rally to celebrate Buhari’s return (PHOTOS)

Having banned all forms of procession and rallies on roads and public facilities by individuals or organisations, the governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai led a grand rally in support of President Muhammadu Buhari, who returned 103 days after a medical vacation in London.     Remember… On Monday, August 21, the governor of Kogi, Yahaya... Read More
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August 22, 2017

Does this Osinbajo/Senate tussle explain why professional public servants get political?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Caught between pleasing the Prince and displeasing the chief priest by taking up a chair at the elders’ council, some newly appointed officials into the ICPC, CCB and the Pension Commission have chosen to abstain. Last week, the Senate countered Prof Osinbajo’s directive that the officials join Buhari in resuming on... Read More
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August 22, 2017

The Thread: Does NBC’s new rules against hate speech meet these standards?

Yesterday, President Buhari took a hard line against speech that crosses “national red lines“. TwitterNG did not receive his address well. However, the NBC has gone ahead to institute new rules against hate speech for Radio and TV broadcasters. Amongst other things, the rules ban discussion of ongoing cases, fines stations for allowing callers air... Read More
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August 22, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. These Are The Problems With NBC’s New Rules The National Broadcasting Commission had already issued new rules on the 10th of August to Radio and Television Broadcasters in order to curb the rise of hate speech. 2. Fighting The Senate: The Difference Between Osinbajo And Obasanjo... Read More
The News Blog
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August 22, 2017

‘Selfies’ book to launch at Dauntless Conference

The critically acclaimed Selfies With Bible Girls, which retells the stories of over 22 female bible characters and the contemporary lessons we can learn from them, will be launched on Sunday, August 27, 2017. The book, authored by inspirational blogger and speaker, Mrs. Laju Iren is already in print, but will make its official debut... Read More
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August 22, 2017

[The Activism Blog] BudgIT’s Tracka uncovers constituency project fraud

Civic tech organisation BudgIT, recently uncovered how Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah diverted his constituency project. The discovery was made by BudgIT’s Tracka team. According to the report, the Senator representing Kebbi South Senatorial District in the National Assembly converted project meant for his constituency into personal use. The motorised borehole project conceived for the Zuru community... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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August 22, 2017

UTME 2017: JAMB reveals number of candidates that scored over 200

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Tuesday said 569,395 of the 1.7 million candidates that wrote UTME in 2017 scored over 200 marks. The Registrar, JAMB, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede disclosed this at the policy meeting of stakeholders in both public and private tertiary institutions. He said 23.8 per cent of the total number of the... Read More
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