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August 9, 2017

C’River set to begin commercial airline, shipping company

The Cross River government is set to begin operations of its first commercial airline and shipping company. Governor Ben Ayade stated this after a presentation by some potential transaction advisers for the project during an expanded state executive council meeting, AIT reports. Ayade expressed optimism about the prospect the projects will bring to Cross River... Read More
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August 9, 2017

91-year-old grandma graduates from University

Graduating from a University in Thailand on Wednesday, 91-year-old Kimlun Jinakul became the oldest person to receive a Bachelor’s Degree from King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Escorted by her family, Jinakul travelled more than 700 km from the northern province of Phayao to Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, near Bangkok, to receive her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Ecology.... Read More
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August 9, 2017

Reps threaten to order the arrest of T.Y. Danjuma, Bichi

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has threatened to issue an arrest warrant against the chairman of the Presidential Committee on North East Initiative (PCNI), TY Danjuma and the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TetFund), Abdulahi Bichi, Daily Trust reports. PAC said the arrest warrant became necessary after the Danjuma... Read More
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August 9, 2017

[The Church Blog] But, wait o! Why were the dramatists sharing one mic at the RCCG Convention? #Halleluyah

The welcome service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Convention is always marked with several activities. From song ministrations, to dance, drama, choreography and varieties of various sorts. In one word, it’s always an exciting experience. But we noticed something. It was rather awkward actually. The dramatists during their presentation had to share one... Read More
Church Culture
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August 9, 2017

Stella Oduah should shut the f__k up, Saraki reclaims the #1 position | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for senators

People like Stella Oduah should be glad they are not rotting in a jail cell with the keys thrown down a pit. The problem with people like Oduah is that the country’s weak system has allowed her strut around like a peacock. In the week under review, Oduah thought it appropriate to ‘remind’ Nigerians that... Read More
Citizenship, Featured, Thinking Through
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August 9, 2017

[The Activism Blog] The Senate’s statement on protests demanding Buhari’s resignation is foolish

The Bukola Saraki-led eighth Senate has been a plethora of jesters. Irrespective of party affiliation they are all the same and have contributed little or nothing to national development. If Senators are not spending billions buying cars, they are busy arguing on the Custom’s boss refusal to wear the service’s uniform. Their helmsman has spent... Read More
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August 9, 2017

Trump’s ‘threat’ to North Korea has little precedence – Experts

As various reactions and responses continue to trail President Trump’s warning of North Korea, historians and analysts have come to say, the statement, “North Korea would experience fire and fury like the world has never seen if it continued threatening the United States” was a remarkable escalation of military rhetoric with little precedence in the... Read More
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August 9, 2017

Kenya opposition rejects early results, says “it’s the work of a computer”

The opposition candidate in the Kenya presidential election, Raila Odinga has rejected early results showing that Uhuru Kenyatta is ahead. Mr Odinga described the results as “fake”, because the authorities had failed to present documents verifying the results. According to electoral officials, Mr Kenyatta is leading with about 55.6%, to Mr Odinga’s 44.6%. “They are fictitious,... Read More
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August 9, 2017

[The Church Blog] Some numbers we are looking forward at this year’s RCCG convention #Halleluyah

Asides the major spiritual experiences around which the Holy Ghost Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God is centred, another thing we look out for every year is the numbers. Yes, numbers! I know that sounds a bit off but regular attendees at the camp ground can attest to this fact. The first set... Read More
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August 9, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Simi announces album release date; 50 cent trolls Gabrielle Union on Instagram | More stories

Missed out on entertainment gist yesterday? Have no fear, Entertainment Roundup is here to save the day. Simi’s album will be out in less than one month It will be titled ‘Simisola’ and will be her first album since she broke out into the secular music scene with her 2014 hit banger, Tiff. Her debut... Read More
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LGBT
August 9, 2017

42 alleged homosexuals were arrested and ‘quickly’ charged to court, what is the LASG trying to prove?

Some ’42’ alleged ‘homosexuals’ were apprehended at Vintage Hotel, No. 999 Ikorodu Road, Owode Onirin, Lagos, and have since been charged to court, alongside the owner and staff of the hotel. The ’42’ boys, comprising 28 adults and 12 minors were ‘caught in the act’ and so, replying “not guilty” in court was a waste... Read More
Thinking Through
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August 9, 2017

Ogun govt lifts ban on death sentence

The Ogun State Government Tuesday, lifted the moratorium on the death sentence appropriately prescribed for deserving criminal cases. According to a statement by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Olumide Ayeni, the lift of the moratorium, which was to take immediate effect, was in accordance with the due process of law and strict... Read More
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August 9, 2017

RE: Now that PDP is back

by abiodun KOMOLAFE and KUNLE OWOLABI Bola Bolawole’s article, entitled, ‘Now that PDP is back …’, published in Nigerian Tribune,  refers. In his postmortem of how Osun West Senatorial bye-election was lost and won, Bolawole identified three important factors, which, in his opinion, resulted in the loss of the Senatorial District to the People’s Democratic... Read More
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August 9, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: N47.2bn, $487.5m in land and properties traced to Diezani | Kenya opposition cries foul as poll results put Kenyatta ahead | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. PDP tasks Wike to woo Obasanjo, Atiku, Saraki, Dogara, others back to the party – YNaija Arewa youth groups divided over Buhari, Atiku’s 2019 presidential ambitions – YNaija “There is an impending doom for our people living in the North”, Nnamdi Kanu warns Igbos – YNaija We have traced N47.2bn,... Read More
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August 9, 2017

[The Church Blog] Entering His gates | 5 points from Pastor Adeboye’s sermon at the Welcome Service #Halleluyah

The first day of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) 65th Convention kicked off with the ordination of Deacons and Deaconesses on Monday whilst the welcome service held in grand style on Tuesday evening (Day 2 of the one – week long event). The welcome service began with intense worship and prayer which signaled... Read More
Church Culture
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August 9, 2017

We will continue to demand for Buhari’s resignation – Protesters

The #OurMumuDonDo protesters have told the Presidency that they will not change their request calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to either ‘resume or resign’. It followed alleged harassment of the group’s members and reporters by the Police during a peaceful sit-out yesterday in Abuja. The group described the Senate as “a monumental failure over the upper chamber’s... Read More
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August 9, 2017

PDP tasks Wike to woo Obasanjo, Atiku, Saraki, Dogara, others back to the party

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to invite former President Olusegun Obasanjo; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Senate President Bukola Saraki; and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara back to the party. According to Vanguard, others targeted by the party include Senators Rabiu Kwankwaso, Aliyu Wamakko, Abdullahi Adamu, Danjuma Goje and Sokoto... Read More
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August 9, 2017

Anambra election: Pick your candidate from Anambra North, Onitsha traders tell major political parties

The Onitsha Traders Consultative Forum (OTCF), has asked major political parties to ensure they pick their candidates from Anambra North Senatorial District. Chairman of OCTF, and former Chairman of Onitsha Main Market Amalgamated Traders Union (OMMATU), Chief Vin Obi in an interview with Vanguard said, “it is also imperative that all the political parties after... Read More
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