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July 23, 2017

Akeredolu bows to pressure, appoints kinsman as acting chief judge

The governor of Ondo, Rotimi Akeredolu, has appointed Oluwatoyin Akeredolu as the new acting chief judge of the state, after months of a legal battle that sought the removal of Justice Temitayo Osoba. Osoba took over as acting chief judge shortly before the assumption of office by Akeredolu in February. An Akure-based lawyer, Femi Emodamori,... Read More
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July 23, 2017

We deserve to be honoured | Arewa youth asking Igbos to quit the North say

Leader of the ‘Kaduna Declaration’, a coalition of Northern youth groups that gave Igbo an October 1 deadline to vacate the North, Yerima Shettima has said that the idea behind the quit notice is working perfectly. According to him, the groups decided to come with the quit notice to make leaders in the Southeast disclose... Read More
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July 23, 2017

2-year-old, mother killed as building collapses in Lagos

A 30-year-old woman and her two-year-old daughter were killed after an uncompleted building collapsed at 7, Saidu Okeleji street, Alaro street, Meran, Abule Egba, Lagos, on Saturday. Spokesman of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Adebayo Kehinde confirmed the incident in a statement, TheCable reports. He said the agency received a distress call via... Read More
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July 23, 2017

Review textbooks that teach “ungodly practices like masturbation”, C.A.N. urges FG

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Saturday, lauded the Federal Government for reversing the controversial merging of the Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) and the Islamic Religious Knowledge (IRK) by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC). The President of CAN, Samson Ayokunle, said that the decision showed that the government is a listening one... Read More
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July 22, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Donald Trump, Femi Adesina and the artist that says his colleagues should be jailed

Every day on the Nigerian internet, 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 just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More
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July 22, 2017

Chibok girls set for academic session in September – Minister

Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Aisha Alhassan on Saturday said the Chibok girls were ready for academic session in September. Alhassan disclosed this during a lunch with the released Chibok girls and their parents in Abuja. “They will be examined academically and placed appropriately, the ones that are qualified to enter into the... Read More
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July 22, 2017

[The Church Blog] Without controversy, Chioma Jesus is nothing short of a dynamite #TAPE2017

You see, Chioma Jesus is not from here at all. Wherever she gets her vibe from, only God knows. One would normally think that Chioma Jesus represents a passing generation and will not be able to connect with an audience consisting of a large number of millennials. But, she proved us all wrong. And, this... Read More
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July 22, 2017

[The Film Blog] EbonyLife TV is making a film about Black Germans in Nazi Germany

Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife TV is making a film about The fate of Afro Germans under Nazis. Before the Nazi party gained power and their propaganda spread to all of Germany, the German state was fairly progressive and was very tolerant especially racially. As Hitler took power in 1934, a new ‘order’ was established and mixed race... Read More
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July 22, 2017

This very Nigerian thing about Trump’s cabinet

by Alexander O. Onukwue Six months into his Presidency, Donald J. Trump has continued to struggle to fill all of the roles required for his administration to function at its most optimum. Rather than making lasting appointments, it has also been Trump’s headache to find replacements for persons who have either declined posts or resigned... Read More
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July 22, 2017

How will CNN get on with Scaramucci?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Donald J. Trump’s appointment of a new director to the White House Communications office has continued to elicit reactions and comments from the US media. Anthony Scaramucci, the 52-year old banker, was made the permanent head of Communications this week, the role that had been held in a temporary position by... Read More
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July 22, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Senate clarifies status of #NotTooYoungToRun bill

The Nigerian Senate has risen to the occasion and has followed the footsteps of the lower chamber in offering an explanation for the status of the Not too Young to Run bill that was allegedly removed from the Constitution Amendment Report. Following reports making rounds that the bill had been dropped, over 50 youth organisations... Read More
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July 22, 2017

We will use 60 per cent of Paris refund for payment of salaries, pensions – Oyo govt

The Oyo State Government has disclosed that 60% of the latest Paris Club Refund of N7.9bn will be expended on salaries, wages and pensions of workers in the state, saying that its decision to use 100% of its federal allocations for workers’ welfare still stands. The government has also explained that about 80% of its... Read More
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July 22, 2017

The Thread: “Dazzling Diezani” | How ex-Minister abandoned official assignment in Houston to buy furniture

The last has not been heard of the exploits of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Diezani, as she is popularly called, is in the eye of the storm for looting an unspecified amount of money that may run into billions of dollars. Sam Hart, a media aide to Abia governor, Okezie Ikpeazu took to his Twitter... Read More
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July 22, 2017

Lagos LG poll: ‘Suspected thugs hijack electoral materials in Odi-Olowo LCDA’

Some polling units in Odi-Olowo local council development area of Lagos state have been taken over by suspected thugs, TheCable reports. A witness at Adegbite area of the council said the thugs chased voters away at unit 031 and hijacked the electoral materials. “I came down here to exercise my rights. We were patiently waiting... Read More
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July 22, 2017

Trump appears to demand for Clinton, Comey probes

US President Donald Trump on Saturday appeared to demand for investigations into Hillary Clinton and James Comey. “So many people are asking why isn’t the A.G. or Special Council looking at the many Hillary Clinton or Comey crimes. 33,000 e-mails deleted?” Trump tweeted. He added, “What about all of the Clinton ties to Russia, including... Read More
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July 22, 2017

Opinion: The FCT minister should stop protecting cows over residents

by Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello Dear Alhaji Mohammed Bello, I am writing you this letter with utter disgust and disappointment in the way your administration is handling the issues of herdsmen in the capital city of Nigeria especially with the recent residency of cows at the Area 10 Old Parade Ground. As a football writer and aficionado,... Read More
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July 22, 2017

Russia investigation: Donald Trump says ‘US president has complete power to pardon’

US President Donald Trump has said he has “the complete power to pardon”, fuelling speculations that he is considering using his powers to shield himself. There have been investigations into collusion with Russia to interfere in the US elections. The President made the statement during an early-morning stream of posts on Twitter, saying: “While all... Read More
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July 22, 2017

The Thread: We need to restructure the compass to understand Nigeria’s “confused” map

Many Nigerians are of the opinion that the country’s geopolitical zoning system is faulty. The North has 19 states while the South has 17. The North-West has seven states as against five for the South-East. However, a Twitter user, @zeal_a, has other things on his mind regarding restructuring. His analysis of the Nigeria map seems... Read More
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July 22, 2017

Spicey Out! Saturday Night Live says goodbye to Sean Spicer the Melissa McCarthy way (WATCH)

When Sean Spicer resigned as White House Press Secretary yesterday, it was clear the Melissa McCarthy’s hilarious representation of him on Saturday Night Live would have to sign out too. To properly bid Spicer farewell, the show tweeted a mashup of some of the best Spicer moments where he threw fits at reporters on his... Read More
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July 22, 2017

These illegal leaks must stop | Trump explodes

US President Donald Trump has said ‘illegal leaks’ against his administration must stop. Trump tweeted on Saturday morning: “A new INTELLIGENCE LEAK from the Amazon Washington Post,this time against A.G. Jeff Sessions.These illegal leaks, like Comey’s, must stop!” A new INTELLIGENCE LEAK from the Amazon Washington Post,this time against A.G. Jeff Sessions.These illegal leaks, like... Read More
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July 22, 2017

Lagos LG poll: Five fake party agents arrested

The Lagos State Police Command said it has arrested five fake party agents, Punch reports. The suspects were reportedly apprehended by policemen attached to the Area F command. [Read Also: Lagos LG poll: ‘Commercial bus with ballot papers discovered’] The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole confirmed the arrest. “But I am yet... Read More
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July 22, 2017

Lagos LG poll: ‘Commercial bus with ballot papers discovered’

A commercial bus conveying ballot papers has been intercepted during the Lagos State Local Government elections, Punch reports. According to the newspaper, the ballot papers were found in one of seven commercial buses that left Agege Local Government Secretariat. Two occupants of the bus reportedly fled after the papers were discovered by the opposition party... Read More
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