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August 4, 2017

Fake news now influences outcome of elections – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said with advances in technology, Nigeria has to adjust its realities. Osinbajo said this at the course 25 graduation ceremony of the National Defence College in Abuja on Friday. He said with the internet, fake news now influences election outcomes and terrorists are able to release propaganda videos. “We have... Read More
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August 4, 2017

Chocolate City Boss, Mi Abaga, rewards fans with recording sessions, live performances

Chocolate City boss and one of Nigeria’s most successful rappers, MI Abaga, on Saturday rewarded five aspiring artistes with recording sessions, and a chance to perform live at Industry Nite. MI who was among the list of top rate performers at the “33” Export ‘City of Friends’ brought Michael Ekanu – who happened to be... Read More
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August 4, 2017

Trump praises Democrat Governor’s choice to switch to the Republican party

At a rally in West Virginia yesterday, President Donald Trump praised West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s decision to switch from Democrat to the Republican party, POLITICO reports. Trump said, “Having Big Jim as a Republican is such an honor”, referring to the governor’s 6-foot-7 stature. “Gov. Justice did something else very important tonight: He showed... Read More
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August 4, 2017

Group tells Saraki to return all monies collected as pension

Kwara Mass Movement (KMM), a socio-political group, has called on Senate President Bukola Saraki to return all monies he had collected as pension from the state government. National Coordinator of the group, Salmeon Jawondo, made the call in Ilorin on Thursday while briefing the media on “the state of the State,’’ NAN reports. “We watched... Read More
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August 4, 2017

Mini refineries will be legalised, supplied with crude oil – FG

Nigeria will reportedly legalise currently outlawed mini refineries in the Niger Delta oil hub by the end of 2017, and supply them with crude at a reasonable price. The presidency said this on Thursday, fulfilling demands from Niger Delta leaders. “The Federal Government has started the process of replacing illegal refineries in the region with... Read More
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August 4, 2017

Winners emerge in Union Bank’s Centenary Innovation Challenge

“Biodegradeable Starch Bags” by Ized Uanikheli emerged as winner of the Union Bank Centenary Innovation Challenge – an initiative set up in partnership with Co-Creation Hub to socially impact Nigeria by unearthing and supporting innovative ideas that address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The pitch event held on Thursday, 27th July, 2017 at the Heritage... Read More
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August 4, 2017

#NotTooYoungToRun: Bill can endanger democracy – Sokoto NUJ

Chairman, Sokoto chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Malam Isah Abubakar-Shuni Friday, urged the National Assembly to have a re-think over the passage of the #NotTooYoung toRun Bill. Abubakar-Shuni explained that maturity and experience were necessary for leadership and allowing young people to occupy strategic positions might endanger democracy in the country, NAN... Read More
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August 4, 2017

Trump: “Toyota and Mazda to build $1.6bn plant, create 4k jobs in U.S.”

President Donald Trump announced that automobile manufacturing giants Toyota and Mazda are set to invest $1.6billion in building a manufacturing plant in the United States. Trump announced on Twitter Friday morning, he wrote, ” Toyota & Mazda to build a new $1.6billion plant here in the U.S.A. and create 4k new American jobs. A great... Read More
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August 4, 2017

There will be consequences if EFCC fails to act on AGF’s letter – Buhari’s aide

The Special Assistant to the President on Prosecutions, Okoi Obono-Obla has advised the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), IbrahIim Magu to act on the letter written to him by Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. A letter dated August 1, had ordered Magu to forward... Read More
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August 4, 2017

The Film Blog: The full video of the interview that got Aunty Ronke mad this morning

This is the headline from Broadway Africa TV that led to Yoruba-movie actress, Ronke Oshodi-Oke’s hysterics this morning: “I Can’t Cook For You If I’m The Breadwinner Of The Family’. Something must have happened because this morning she released the video in our last post, delivering curses to all and sundry. The interviewers had something... Read More
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August 4, 2017

Opinion: This is how our missing President, Muhammadu Buhari, completely fooled Nigerians

by Ehi Ekhator It is shocking to see Nigerians getting unsettled over what they perceived as “promise and fail” in the present administration headed by President Muhammadu Buhari Nigerians are known for their false and failed promises, many aspire to have eyes over their heads. The general population is exceptionally aware that breaking a pledge... Read More
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August 4, 2017

Opinion: Neymar’s world record transfer and the importance of release clauses

By Izuchukwu Okafor There’s a thin line between contractual obligation and forced labour and releases clauses in LA Liga which has roots in Spanish labour laws really help in making this line defined. Firstly, a release clause in a player’s contract indicates that subject to agreed conditions (e.g from a particular transfer window or non-participation... Read More
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August 4, 2017

The Media Blog: These are the shows Linda Ikeji TV is working very hard on

So we know there are plenty people who are waiting for Linda Ikeji to fail. They are wasting their time oh. Because we visited the impressive Lekki studios again last week and everything is going on at full blast. In house and external talent, at a dizzying pace, are creating all kinds of experimental, don’t-follow-any-rules... Read More
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August 4, 2017

“We have always known that Diezani was a thief” | Insiders speak on former minister’s corruption allegations

Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke has been marred in allegations of corruption for years. These allegations started way back to her time in office and has persisted after her exit. Despite these allegations, she is yet to be found guilty by any court in Nigeria thus making a caricature of the present administration’s fight against corruption.... Read More
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August 4, 2017

Peregrino Brimah: Once again, Buhari proves he’s president only of the elite

by Peregrino Brimah Yet to mourn the deaths of more than 50 noble Nigerians including university staff, oil prospectors, Civilian-JTF and military men in last week’s dastardly Boko Haram attack, Nigeria’s president Muhamamdu Buhari has reportedly mourned Bauchi former deputy governor’s death. According to the just released report from the presidency, Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu said “despite... Read More
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August 4, 2017

The Media Blog: The NYT and WashPo have been doing the Lord’s work, this fantastic report shows

Crucial excerpt: Call it the Last Newspaper War, as two great survivors face off with different strategies and different economic realities but the same audacity; an impressive array of talent; and two highly competitive leaders—Baquet and his counterpart at the Post, Marty Baron (who, says one observer, would “rather beat the Times than eat”). Both... Read More
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August 4, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. ANYONE CALLING FOR BOYCOTT OF ANAMBRA ELECTION IS ANTI-IGBO – BIM The Ralph Uwazuruike-led Biafra Independence Movement (BIM), has described anyone calling for the boycott of the November 18, Anambra State governorship poll, as anti-Igbo. 2. INSIDERS: GOVERNORS VISIT TO BUHARI NEGATES COMMON SENSE Insiders... Read More
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August 4, 2017

Former Prosecutors say White House leaks are a Federal crime

Former Prosecutors have said that whoever was responsible for leaking the transcripts of President Trump’s phone calls with foreign leaders to the press has likely committed a crime, Fox News reports. The Washington Post reported that it had transcripts of the leaked phone calls President Trump made to Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and Australian... Read More
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August 4, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Terry G joins the list of Nigerian entertainers running for political office?; Kemi Adetiba aims to win an Oscar in two to five years | More stories

The Weeknd weekend is upon us and if you’re as excited as we are, then you should be paying attention to our curation of the hottest entertainment gist from yesterday – and those that crept in while you were asleep.   Kcee is not the only musician for governor, Terry G is too We know it’s... Read More
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August 4, 2017

Anyone calling for boycott of Anambra election is anti-Igbo – BIM

The Ralph Uwazuruike-led Biafra Independence Movement (BIM), has described anyone calling for the boycott of the November 18, Anambra State governorship poll, as anti-Igbo. Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General, Nnia Nwodo had urged the Igbo to be more committed to the ongoing voters registration exercise, as he expressed concern over the disposition of some Igbo to the... Read More
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August 4, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: On Kaduna Declaration we stand, but… – Arewa Youth, Trump okays $600m bombers for Nigeria | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. How devolution of powers will affect FG institutions – YNaija PDP shall be all-inclusive, no special privilege – Makarfi – YNaija Cameroon delegation asks Nigeria to shun reports of the killing of 97 people – YNaija Fraudsters using my name to dupe people on Facebook – Ogbeh – YNaija Edo... Read More
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August 4, 2017

FG re-introduces history as a subject in schools’ curriculum

The National Council on Education (NCE) has approved the reintroduction of History into the curriculum for primary and secondary schools nationwide. The Chief Executive of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, announced the NCE’s decision in Abuja, and noted that the re-introduction of History was agreed on at a meeting in... Read More
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August 4, 2017

Senate push to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller from being fired by Trump

Two Senators, Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican, and Chris Coons, a Delaware Democrat introduced a plan on Thursday that would stop the President from being able to directly fire any special counsel, CNN reports. On CNN’s “Newsroom” Thursday, Tillis said; “The President would maintain power to remove the special counsel, but we would just... Read More
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