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August 14, 2017

FG should focus on development rather than restructuring – Sultan

Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar Monday, at the Niger state investment summit in Minna, urged Nigerians to focus on the devolution of economy rather than restructuring the country. What the summit was about: The summit which attracted economic experts, industrialists and manufacturers as well as some state governors across the country, was organised to attract investors... Read More
The News Blog
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August 14, 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo handed 5-match ban for pushing referee

Real Madrid star, Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for five matches after pushing referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea during Real Madrid’s 3-1 Spanish Super Cup first-leg win at Barcelona on Sunday. What he really did: Ronaldo’s came in as a substitute, scored a superb goal, picked up a booking for removing his shirt during the celebration, and... Read More
The News Blog
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August 14, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Nigeria has to put an end to its bicameral legislature

According to Wikipedia, a bicameral legislature is one in which the legislators are divided into two separate assemblies, chambers or houses. Bicameralism is distinguished from unicameralism, in which all of the members deliberate and vote as a single group, and from some legislatures which have three or more separate assemblies, chambers or houses. Research shows... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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August 14, 2017

[The Legislative Blog] Shehu Sani strikes in support of ASUU

In continuation of his support for the indefinite ASUU strike, Senator Shehu Sani (Kaduna Central) has said the concerned authorities should think about the future of those students who would be affected by the strike. What he wrote earlier: “First, I wholeheartedly support ASUU strike. Secondly, I call on the Executive to dialogue and meet... Read More
The Legislative Blog
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August 14, 2017

LXG 17 tournament: Registration is still on as gamers prepares for another weekend of fun with FIFA17

YES! Gamers are here, it has started. LXG ’17 is rolling with 560 matches played in the first weekend with 28 qualifiers from the first 14 groups. More matches to be taken this weekend, the 19th and 20th of August. If you’re hoping you registered right now, why don’t you just go to www.thelxg.com.ng to register,... Read More
Partners
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August 14, 2017

Now that he’s ‘well enough’, when will protests against Buhari’s doctors begin?

by Alexander O. Onukwue From the video of the visit of the Presidential media team, we learn that President Buhari is now well enough to return to Nigeria. According to Adamu Sambo of NTA, Buhari said, “I feel I could go home but the doctors are now in charge and I have now learnt to... Read More
Story of the day
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August 14, 2017

“You must go through ASUU strike. It’s in the constitution” | TwitterNG reacts

Following the announcement by ASUU to embark on an indefinite strike, TwitterNG has taken the news in stride. While some have resorted to bants, others are using the opportunity to invite interns to their companies. A good number are agreed that this strike is not a good look on Osinbajo. See below: ASUU fall on... Read More
Opinion
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August 14, 2017

Shonda Rhimes leaves ABC, joins Netflix

Creator of popular television series “Scandal” and “Grey’s Anatomy” for ABC, Shonda Rhimes has left for Netflix. ABC announced that Rhimes would be moving her Shondaland production company to Netflix. Netflix wrote in a news release that Rhimes‘ shows “Grey’s Anatomy,” ”Scandal” and “How to Get Away With Murder” would continue to air on ABC. According to... Read More
The News Blog
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August 14, 2017

Scaramucci criticises Trump’s comment on Charlottesville

by Adedotun Michael Anthony Scaramucci, the brief-spelled former communications director to President Trump has criticized the president’s response to the weekend white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, and blamed chief strategist Steve Bannon’s “nonsensical” influence for it. Trump’s response to the “Right rally”, in which a car ploughed into a crowd of counter protesters left... Read More
Donald Trump
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August 14, 2017

How I will deal with “Obstructionists Democrats” – Trump

by Adedotun Michael President Trump has proven unperturbed at the impending daunting task which lies ahead in the coming fall. The President has made no secret of his resolve to ensure the rapid passage of his tax reforms, infrastructure spending, the nation’s debt ceiling and the 2018 budget. Mr. Trump, however, looks undisturbed nor swayed... Read More
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August 14, 2017

Why we are going on indefinite strike – ASUU Chairman

The Academic Staff Union of Universities in Nigeria (ASUU) President, Biodun Ogunyemi Monday says the Federal Government’s failure to fulfil the 2009 agreement made with the Union was what led to the indefinite strike. Highlights of the agreement: Payments of fractions/non-payment of salaries and other outstanding monies Poor funding of public institutions What an Academic staff union... Read More
The News Blog
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August 14, 2017

Buhari in London: From bad audio, to suspect pictures, and finally a good video

by Alexander O. Onukwue Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has been in London for 14 weeks, and for the first the time in that period, a video of the President has emerged. Buhari was visited on Saturday, August 12, 2017, by his three of his media aides, Information Minister Lai Mohammed and the Senior Special Assistant... Read More
Story of the day
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August 14, 2017

How ASUU strikes will end once and for all

by Wareez Odunayo The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been embarking on strikes for several years over the failure of the Federal Government to implement agreed policies. On Sunday, the union embarked on yet another strike. This latest decision follows the failure of the Federal Government to implement the 2009 agreement reached with... Read More
Thinking Through
August 14, 2017

Trump aides predict ‘brutal’, ‘very tough’ September

Senior government officials have warned of an impending difficult September with the President Trump’s white house seeming unsuspecting. The officials have described the coming month as “brutal,” “bad” or “really tough” because of the myriad of complicated issues on the table. They further stated it would be a litmus test for the presidency’s strive to... Read More
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August 14, 2017

Opinion: Gov Wike and his ridiculous smear campaigns in Rivers state

by Solomon Okocha One thing that gives me great joy is that by now, the good people of Rivers State can clearly see through the maniacal lies of Governor Nyesom Wike, the wishy-washy ways of his media aides and the sycophantic outbursts of his coterie of political apologists. The type of junkyard and puerile falsehoods... Read More
Opinion
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August 14, 2017

Opinion: Before APC makes a mistake in Anambra state

By Arinze Okamelu As the gubernatorial election in Anambra State approaches; expectedly, the political chase game has become interesting with the calibre of gladiators seeking to get the tickets of the political parties. The battle of wits and resources is already in top gear, as well as the scheming and strategizing by the aspirants, becoming... Read More
Opinion
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August 14, 2017

Teacher says Charlottesville car attacker idolised Hitler

by Adedotun Michael The 21-year-old accused of plowing a car into a crowd of people protesting a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville has been reported by his school teacher to be fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler, and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his “deeply held, radical” convictions... Read More
Global
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August 14, 2017

Everything we know so far about Charlottesville uproar

A protest similar with the 2015 “black lives matter” rhetoric which occurred on Friday night, where hundreds of marchers descended on the University of Virginia carrying torches and yelling slogans “white lives matter” and “blood and soil”, turned violent on Saturday, as white supremacists clashed with counterdemonstrators and a car ploughed into a crowd of... Read More
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August 14, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Homophobia and misogyny will only go unpunished in Nigeria and Chika Amadi just learnt this

Less than a month ago, we wrote about an American governor’s aide who was relieved of his job because of his blatantly homophobic speech on social media. We explained how in this world where there is often photographic evidence of almost every statement we make, it is imperative that Nigerians unlearn their particularly toxic brand... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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August 14, 2017

Opinion: Kenyan youth are winning elections, the ones in Nigeria are daydreaming

by ‘Fisayo Soyombo This is a story of two popular but dissimilar Cynthias. One recently earned her fame, the other has been around for a while. One is a politician, the other a musician. One symbolizes intellect and strength of character, the other is unmistakably a sex symbol. One is Kenyan, the other Nigerian. One... Read More
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