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August 19, 2017

ASUU strike will lead students into prostitution | Sex workers tell FG

The Nigerian Sex Workers Association has said the strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, will increase prostitution among female students. National coordinator of the association, Amaka Enemo, said this during an interview Punch on Friday. She said female students have been engaging in the business , even without strike, adding that... Read More
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August 19, 2017

“Buhari go home!” | Nigerians chant in front of Abuja House in London (WATCH)

Some Nigerians in London on Friday night staged a protest at the Abuja House where President Muhammadu Buhari has been resident for over 100 days. The protesters were heard chanting ‘Buhari go home’, as they vowed to protest till early Saturday morning. There has also been calls for the President to resume office or resign... Read More
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August 19, 2017

Govt must implement past agreements before we resume – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has vowed not to call off its nationwide strike until the Federal Government meets its demands. While speaking with Punch, chairman of ASUU, Biodun Ogunyemi said if the demands are not implemented, lecturers will not go back to class. He said an action plan involving about seven items... Read More
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August 19, 2017

N30trn revenue leakage: Senate issues Dana, 12 other companies 48-hour ultimatum

The Senate Joint Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff and Marine Transport has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Dana Group and 12 other companies, to appear before it. The companies are allegedly involved in N30tn revenue scam. Chairman of the committee, Senator Hope Uzodinma, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He said the companies... Read More
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August 19, 2017

Osinbajo appoints acting chairmen for ICPC, NPC, CCB

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has appointed acting chairmen for the National Pension Commission, the Code of Conduct Bureau and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. This was disclosed by a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation signed by a Permanent Secretary, Mr. Bolaji Adebiyi. The statement said... Read More
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August 18, 2017

Saraki’s visit: How often did Buhari’s thoughts skip 2019

by Alexander O. Onukwue For all the maligning attributes that are credited to Senator Bukola Saraki and the National Assembly, there are no illusions as to his dedication to the causes he believes in. Under his leadership, the 8 th Senate has made achievements according to the promises it made in 2015. From OpenNASS to... Read More
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August 18, 2017

Interpreting reasonable communication between Buhari and Osinbajo as teleguiding is “curious” – Akande

Presidential spokesman, Laolu Akande has described has downplayed reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is teleguiding Acting President Yemi Osinbajo from London. As reported by TheCable, Akande said such speculation was “curious”. “Acting President Osinbajo has the full authority and as you can see he is wielding it as and when due,” he said. “He is free of... Read More
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August 18, 2017

We are not corrupt | Police reacts to NBS report

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has said the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report ranking the police and judicial officers as the “most corrupt” government officials in the country is not right. The NBS carried out the survey in conjunction with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). In a statement on Friday, force public relations officer, Jimoh Moshood said the police... Read More
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August 18, 2017

“There are businessmen who are interested in politics. I’m not one of them” | 10 things we learnt from Dangote’s interview with Bloomberg

Nigerian businessman, Aliko Dangote owns Dangote Group and is worth $13 billion according to Forbes. He sat with Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua to discuss his business conglomerate, his undying support for Arsenal FC, his refinery under construction and the difficulties of doing business in Nigeria. Here are 10 things we learnt from the interview: He’s building... Read More
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August 18, 2017

IPOB withdraws threat to disrupt Anambra election

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has withdrawn its threat to disrupt the November 18 governorship election in Anambra. The decision was reached after a meeting organised by a non-governmental organisation, the Ala-Igbo International Foundation (ADF) with the leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu in Owerri, Imo State. The leader of the Foundation, Professor Uzodinma Nwala,... Read More
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August 18, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] When will President Buhari visit South Africa on behalf of Nigerians facing xenophobic attacks?

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) had in October 2015 fined telecommunications giant, MTN the sum of N1.04 trillion for its refusal to deactivate 5.2 million unregistered and improperly registered SIM cards on its network. The fine caused panic for MTN in particular and the industry in general. Immediately this happened the company approached the NCC... Read More
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August 18, 2017

The Late 5: These are stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. “I Hope Trump Is Assassinated” | Missouri Lawmaker’s Comment Might Lead To Her Resignation There is mounting pressure on a Missouri lawmaker to resign after she threw caution to the wind and said she hoped US President Donald Trump is assassinated. 2. Buhari’s Health Has Improved Tremendously... Read More
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August 18, 2017

Making hate speech treasonable is an attempt to silence opposition – Fayose

The Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose has downplayed the attempt to categorise hate speeches as act of terrorism, by the federal government, saying, “this appears as another plot to silence the opposition and I make bold to say that saying the truth concerning the country and its rulers cannot be termed as hate speech.” The... Read More
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August 18, 2017

Liverpool reject record fee for Philippe Coutinho

Premier League side, Liverpool have rejected a third bid from Barcelona for Philippe Coutinho, ESPN reports. The bid was immediately rejected by Liverpool, who maintain their stance that Coutinho will not be leaving Anfield this summer. The latest offer was worth £118 million (€129 million) including add-ons, according to The Times. That follows two previous rejected... Read More
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August 18, 2017

“I hope Trump is assasinated” | Missouri lawmaker’s comment might lead to her resignation

There is mounting pressure on a Missouri lawmaker to resign after she threw caution to the wind and said she hoped US President Donald Trump is assassinated. Democratic state Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal went on her personal Facebook page Thursday morning to vent two days after the president blamed “both sides” for the violence. “I put up a statement saying,... Read More
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August 18, 2017

What Trump communicated caused racists to rejoice, he should apologise – Mitt Romney

A GOP nominee for U.S. in the 2012 election, Mitt Romney urged in a Facebook post on Friday that Trump should take “remedial action in the extreme” and “[s]tate forcefully and unequivocally that racists are 100% to blame for the murder and violence in Charlottesville.” Highlights of his post: “Whether he intended to or not, what he communicated caused... Read More
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August 18, 2017

Africa must solve its own problems – Osinbajo

Addressing journalists in Kigali, Rwandan Capital, after attending the inauguration of President Paul Kagame on Friday, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo said African countries must unite and solve their problems themselves. Osinbajo maintained that African nations could take leadership in all respects, Daily Trust reports. Key excerpts: We should solve our problems ourselves and Africa has begun... Read More
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