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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
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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
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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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August 9, 2017

[The Church Blog] Missed the Welcome Service of the RCCG Convention? Here’s the full video #Halleluyah

The welcome service of the 65th annual convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God held yesterday and it such a beautiful experience. From the praise and worship to the special presentations and the word, we couldn’t have had a better welcome. For those who could not make it to the Redemption Camp for the... Read More
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August 9, 2017

Arewa youth groups divided over Buhari, Atiku’s 2019 presidential ambitions

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) and the Arewa Youth Grand Alliance (AYGA) may have divergent views over the purported 2019 presidential ambitions of incumbent President, Muhammadu Buhari, and former vice president, Atiku Abubakar. The AYCF led by Yerima Shettima, had in an interview, asked the two politicians and some other Northern political leaders above 60... Read More
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August 9, 2017

“There is an impending doom for our people living in the North”, Nnamdi Kanu warns Igbos

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has urged Igbos in the North to leave. He said this in reaction to a newly-released anti-Igbo song circulating in most northern states. Kanu, who gave the advice while speaking with journalists in his Afraukwu Umuahia country home, said the song was only a... Read More
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August 9, 2017

We have traced N47.2bn, $487.5m to Diezani – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said through thorough investigations by its operatives, it has traced N47.2 billion and $487.5 million in cash and properties to the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, Punch reports. The anti-graft agency said, these were apart from “boxes of gold, silver and diamond jewellery, worth several... Read More
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August 9, 2017

Crisis rocks new mega party, APDA as Dokpesi, Nwanyawu are suspended

The Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance National (APDA) working committee has announced the suspension of Raymond Dokpesi, Dan Nwanyanwu, and Mainasara Ilo from the party. The party disclosed this in a statement signed by Emeka Okengwu, its national secretary, on Tuesday in Abuja, TheCable reports. Okengwu said Dokpesi and the two others were suspended for unlawful gathering... Read More
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August 8, 2017

The Thread: These are the implications of allowing Buhari remain a ‘Missing President’

Our missing President, Muhammadu Buhari, is causing quite the disruption in the land. Lauretta Onochie is mouthing off, concerned citizens have staged a protest in Abuja, and the Nigerian police returned to type. This picture will go down in National memory as another example of Govt crackdown on peaceful protests in the 18th year of... Read More
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August 8, 2017

North Korea will be met with “fire and fury” if nuclear threat escalates – Trump

President Trump has declared that if North Korea’s nuclear threat continues it will be met with “fire, fury and friendly power” like the world has never known before. Trump said this on Tuesday while reacting to a report on Pyongyang’s nuclear achievements. “North Korea best not make any more threats to the United States, they... Read More
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August 8, 2017

Osinbajo did not call those agitating for restructuring political jobbers – Presidency

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has denied calling those agitating for restructuring “political jobbers”. Osinbajo said this on Tuesday in a statement by his media aide, Laolu Akande. He was reacting to a news report quoting Afenifere chieftain, Ayo Adebanjo, as saying he lambasted advocates of restructuring. “The video, audio tapes and full text of his... Read More
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August 8, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: P. Diddy, Donald Trump, and the Kenyans who will do anything to cast their votes

Every day, 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 even downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:   1 P. Diddy... Read More
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August 8, 2017

Boko Haram has destroyed one million houses in Borno – state govt

The Borno Government on Tuesday said about one million houses and public structures were destroyed by Boko Haram insurgents in the state. According to the state, properties worth over N1.9tn have also been destroyed in the past six years. Alhaji Yerima Saleh, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Resettlement, disclosed this at a... Read More
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August 8, 2017

Senate majority leader, McConnell criticises Trump’s approach to legislative processes

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has expressed his criticism of some of President Donald Trump’s decision in a speech on Monday to a Rotary Group in northern Kentucky. McConnell, a paramount staunch figure in the Senate argued that the President’s approach to the legislative process is leading to an inaccurate impression of how Congress works.... Read More
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August 8, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. FG LISTS 27 INDUSTRIES TO ENJOY TAX HOLIDAY The Federal Government has announced a list of 27 new industries that qualified for tax holiday after the administrative suspension on processing Pioneer Status Incentives (PSI) applications. 2. ONE PERSON INJURED AS POLICE ATTEMPT DISMISSING ‘RETURN OR RESIGN’... Read More
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August 8, 2017

Eketi Edima Ette: Hilarious ways Nigerian mothers spin the marriage talk

by Eketi Edima Ette I swear, my family is something else. ?? One of my scheduled events was cancelled. That meant I could extend my vacation, to my mother’s joy. More time to talk about marriage. I tell you, a Nigerian mother can talk about marriage in so many ways, without mentioning the word. “Kokomma,... Read More
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August 8, 2017

Hackers demand millions of dollars for stolen HBO data, threaten further releases

“We successfully breached into your huge network. … HBO was one of our difficult targets to deal with but we succeeded (it took about 6 months)” Hackers who struck HBO a week ago have posted new information online and are demanding that the network pays a ransom in millions of dollars to prevent additional releases.... Read More
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August 8, 2017

Folorunsho Alakija, Emmanuel Uduaghan, others lead conversation as ‘Inside Out with Agatha’ celebrates 20th anniversary

‘Nigeria Beyond Oil: The Future,’ a conference organized by ‘Inside Out with Agatha’ – Nigeria’s longest running independent television talk show – held on Friday 5 August, 2017 to mark the show’s 20th anniversary. The event, which was held at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos, was part of a series of activities lined up to celebrate Agatha Amata as she steps down as... Read More
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August 8, 2017

Go into forests and wipe out Boko Haram insurgents | Buratai tells troops

Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has urged troops to advance into forests and wipe out remnants of Boko Haram terrorists. Buratai gave the charge on Tuesday in Bama, after he decorated two officers and 63 soldiers for their exceptional performances. “You must take this fight to their hideouts. You must go further, that should... Read More
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August 8, 2017

North Korea can now attach nuclear warheads to missiles – U.S. intelligence

A US intelligence report confirmed by The Business Insider posits that North Korea has made a breakthrough and can now build nuclear bombs small enough to fit on missiles. The intelligence community “assesses North Korea has produced nuclear weapons for ballistic missile delivery, to include delivery by ICBM-class missiles,” the assessment reads. North Korea’s nuclear... Read More
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