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August 21, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Buhari May Travel Abroad Again For Medical Treatment – Presidency The Presidency has said President Muhammadu Buhari may return to London for medical treatment if the need arises. 2. The Thread: “GMB Seeks To Destroy Democratic Principles” | The Scary Implications Of Buhari’s Speech President Buhari gave a broadcast this... Read More
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August 21, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: GMB, Ebuka, Adewunmi Emoruwa and others [The #PresidentialBroadcast 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 21, 2017

Back but…Will President Buhari be here by Independence Day?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Special Assistant to President Buhari on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, has set off a countdown timer till the President would require another foreign medical trip. Speaking on Channels TV, Mr Adesina said that the President could only lead the country if he was healthy and that there would be... Read More
Story of the day
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August 21, 2017

Anambra lawyers say they have all it takes to end Nnamdi Kanu’s “impunity”

A group of Igbo lawyers under the aegis of the Anambra State Lawyers in Defence of Democracy (ASLADD), in reaction to a comment by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) that the former was deserving of blame for the clash between the Nigerian Police and members of IPOB in Anambra, has asked the secessionist group... Read More
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August 21, 2017

#NationalRedLine: How far did Buhari go in crossing it?

by Alexander O. Onukwue In the second paragraph of the address made by President Muhammadu Buhari to the nation, he said the following: “I was distressed to notice that some of the comments, especially on social media, have crossed our national red lines by daring to question our collective existence as a nation. This is... Read More
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August 21, 2017

The ‘own-goal’ that was Ojukwu’s cameo in Buhari’s speech

by Alexander O. Onukwue President Muhammadu Buhari has only just returned from London but his first address to the nation would have taken a good number of Nigerians to events at Wembley over the weekend. But first the main issue: according to the President, he had the pleasure of being a host to Chukwuemeka Odimegwu... Read More
Story of the day
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August 21, 2017

Buhari was sent by God – Cleric

The Chairman of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) in Omu-Aran, Kwara, Pastor David Omorinoye Monday, at a special prayer for the nation’s socio-economic development, said President Muhammadu Buhari’s safe return was an indication of his divine call to deliver the country, NAN reports. He said the safe return of the president showed that the prayers of... Read More
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August 21, 2017

Why did President Buhari not announce his resignation?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Following the thought of Simon Kolawole, the aim of the #ResumeorResign protests could really have been for President Buhari to return and resign. After agitations from the groups both locally and internationally, the President returned eventually, to loud praise from supporters and ‘thanksgiving’ from the indifferent. There were messages of support... Read More
Story of the day
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August 21, 2017

Church Crawler: Love, joy, energy and healing at Daystar’s youth church

If your idea of Church is a congregation of solemn, sad and sorrowful people then you need to visit The Star Hub. So, as usual, Church Crawler made its way to another Church this Sunday and landed at The Star Hub. The Star Hub is youth expression of the Daystar Christian Center, led by Pastor... Read More
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August 21, 2017

JCI Nigeria partners with mental health advocate, Sitawa Wafula towards the realisation of SDG goal 3.4

A mental health advocate, Sitawa Wafula, is in Nigeria for a two-week awareness tour where she will visit 6 cities across the country including Lagos, Abuja, Abeokuta, Benin, Ibadan and Keffi. The tour organized in partnership with JCI Nigeria, BudgIT, Big&Bold and Gede Foundation will see her engage with the media, government entities in the... Read More
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August 21, 2017

What President Buhari missed, what he should expect and what we want from him

by Wareez Odunayo   After 103 days in London, President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria on August 19, 2017. Buhari in his regular kaftan disembarked unaided from the Presidential aircraft, NAF 001 around 4.48pm at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. He was received by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and... Read More
Thinking Through
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August 21, 2017

The Thread: “GMB seeks to destroy democratic principles” | The scary implications of Buhari’s speech

President Buhari gave a broadcast this morning that was all shades of frightening in its particulars. Consider a few excerpts: “Nigerians are robust and lively in discussing their affairs, but I was distressed to notice that some of the comments, especially in the social media have crossed our national red lines by daring to question... Read More
Opinion
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LAUTECH
August 21, 2017

LAUTECH will open in a few days – Pro-Chancellor

The new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso, Prof. Oladapo Afolabi, at a press conference in Osogbo Monday, has announced that the university will reopen for normal activities in some days’ time. Afolabi, alongside other new members of the Governing Council of the university, stated that the... Read More
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August 21, 2017

Fulani herdsmen threaten to sue Fayose over comments on Buhari

Fulani Herdsmen, through the National Coordinator of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBA), Alhaji Garus Gololo Monday in Makurdi, threatened to institute legal action against the governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, for making negative comments on President Mohammed Buhari’s ill-health. Summary: Tender an unreserved apology to all Nigerians and Buhari, otherwise, Fulani herdsmen would take... Read More
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August 21, 2017

[The Church Blog] After 35 years, the Oyedepos remain the love that keeps on loving

Bishop David and Faith Oyedepo, Founders and lead Pastors at Living Faith Church International popularly called Winners Chapel celebrate their 35th Wedding anniversary today, 21st August 2017. Not only have they modeled successful leadership in the Christian space, they have also modeled a successful marriage and parenthood for several others. And yes, we believe that... Read More
Church Culture
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August 21, 2017

“We refuse to be second class citizens” – Femi Fani-Kayode reacts to Buhari’s return

The Director of Media and Publicity in Goodluck Jonathan’s government, Femi Fani-Kayode in his reaction to President Muhammadu Buhari’s return has highlighted that the President made no attempt to “calm the troubled waters”. Fani-Kayode was referring to the spate of hate speeches and quit notices given by certain groups from all over the country. Read... Read More
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August 21, 2017

Secret Service depletes personnel’s payment over Trump’s large family

by Adedotun Michael The Secret Service has disclosed it can no longer pay hundreds of agents it needs to carry out an expanded protective mission largely due to the sheer size of President Trump’s family and necessary efforts to secure their multiple residences within the East Coast. The reason for the development According to Secret... Read More
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August 21, 2017

“Stylish restworking” ” See lying and witchcraft” | Buhari says he’s working from home- again. TwitterNG runs mad

Media aide to the president, Bashir Ahmad has corroborated news reports that President Buhari will be working from home for some time while renovations are ongoing at his office. See below: Some renovations are on going at the office. He's a fully equipped office in his residence, he'll be back to the main office after... Read More
Opinion
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August 21, 2017

How very ‘presidential’ was the Presidential Broadcast?

by Alexander O. Onukwue When it was announced early on Saturday, August 19, that President Muhammadu Buhari would return to Nigeria from London, there was two things to look forward to. The physical arrival of the President at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 4.36pm was the first, while everyone looked forward to the national... Read More
Thinking Through
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August 21, 2017

Lawmaker apologises for wishing Trump’s assassination

by Adedotun Michael Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, a Missouri lawmaker who drew outrage from every corner over her brief Facebook comment expressing hope that President Donald Trump would be assassinated has publicly apologised to Trump and his family, calling the online posting “a mistake.” Ensuing responses The alleged post in which she wrote “I hope Trump... Read More
Donald Trump
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August 21, 2017

It’s all about The Spark as Tecno Mobile throws Outlandish 2-In-1 party in Lagos

Permit me to say this but TECNO Mobile is full of surprises. Gosh! Its either they are in the news for touring around the country capturing stunning images with one of their devices today or they are at an award ceremony tomorrow bagging awards for smartphone innovation and excellence. On Friday 18th August 2017, Africa’s... Read More
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Jibrin
August 21, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Hon Jibrin’s response to President Buhari’s speech captures all our thoughts

This morning, President Muhammadu Buhari addressed Nigerians for the first time since he left the country for medical treatment in London. Upon his arrival on Saturday, Nigerians were promised a 7am live broadcast on Monday and anticipation had heightened. The broadcast ended 5 minutes after it started, not because of a failure in network or... Read More
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August 21, 2017

Buhari may travel abroad again for medical treatment – Presidency

The Presidency has said President Muhammadu Buhari may return to London for medical treatment if the need arises. The President had returned to Nigeria on Saturday after spending 103 days in London. His media aide, Femi Adesina has however said the President may still leave for medical check-ups. He said this while speaking on Sunrise... Read More
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