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[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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Thread: Secular artistes featuring on worship songs is unscriptural

Ever wondered why “secular” artistes are sometimes featured on songs by Christians? Well, Twitter user @ProphetUgo, has some words of “clarity” on the issue to help you out of the dilemma. See thread below:

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Americans chose Trump, they are humans too – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Donald Trump came to humble the United States of America. Obasanjo said the fact that Americans can vote Trump means they are as human as Africans. ‘‘The fact that America can produce a Trump in this day and age, it means Americans are as human as we are,’‘ he... Read More

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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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Lagos LG poll: Lagos Speaker unable to vote

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa was unable to vote during the Local Government election on Saturday. The Speaker reportedly returned home due to non-availability of voting materials at his polling unit. Details later…

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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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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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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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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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We are not selling forex to anyone at N200 | CBN replies Senate

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday dismissed claims by the Senate that it is selling dollars to some businesses at an unofficial rate of N200. The Senate on Wednesday had asked the Federal Government to direct the CBN to supply dollars at N200 to intending pilgrims. This followed a motion by the former governor... Read More

CBN, dollars, Forex, pilgrims, senate

Trump Troubles: How long before Sessions calls time out?

by Alexander O. Onukwue With the resignation of the White House Press Secretary, Sean Spicer, the odds are on that there might be another person pulling out soon from the Trump administration. Spicer, according to media reports, decided it was time to leave the post he has held for six months over disagreements with the... Read More

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Troops capture injured Boko Haram terrorist

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have rescued a Boko Haram terrorist, Abba Mustapha who was injured and abandoned after a heavy exchange with soldiers. The aemy said in a statement, “Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in strict adherence to Rules of Engagement and international conventions on armed conflict especially as it relates to prisoner of... Read More

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No More Spice: Why White House Press Secretary resigned

by Alexander O. Onukwue The US President, Donald J. Trump, has lost the services of his first Press Secretary, Sean Spicer. Spicer, according to US media, turned in his resignation on the morning of Friday, 21st July, over disagreements about the appointment of Anthony Scaramucci to the post of the Director of Communications in the... Read More

Story of the day

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The Thread: That #WeHaveYourReceipt moment when TwitterNG came for Buhari’s aide

Early Saturday the Twitter Outrage Machine game guns blazing for Tolu Ogunlesi, the Head of DigiComms in the Presidency. On February 28, 2010, Ogunlesi had tweeted, “Obama health info is publicly available. So why is Yar’Adua’s classified?” In what we call a “we have your receipts” moment, shots were fired at Ogunlesi accusing him of... Read More

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$2.1bn arms scandal: How I dismissed pressure to abscond – Sambo Dasuki

Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki has said he dismissed pressure to abscond after he was implicated in a $2.1 billion arms procurement deals. Dasuki made the disclosure in a book, An encounter with the Spymaster, written by Mallam Yushau Shuaib, the coordinator of PRNigeria, a military covert counter-insurgency media outfit. Dasuki said he rebuffed... Read More

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Bounceback Ability with Adeolu Akinyemi (#DeoluAt40)

Adeolu Akinyemi is Nigeria’s foremost financial and business intelligence expert, he is a light and a positive influence, an entrepreneur, an author, a teacher, a mentor, a husband, a father, a pastor and a leader! With extensive experience at the top of corporate Nigeria and a number of businesses under his belt, he is currently... Read More

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N31 million ransom for Igbonla six, $793.2 million illegal cash in banks | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

1.2 million – The National Examination Council (NECO) said out of the 7,410,030 candidates that sat for the Senior School Certificate Examination between 2010 and 2016, a total of 1,283,485 committed examination malpractice. $793.2 million – A Federal High Court in Lagos ordered seven commercial banks to remit a total of this amount allegedly kept illegally... Read More

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Okhai Akhigbe & Co to hold SME legal clinic

On Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Villa Toscana, Oniru, Lekki, Okhai Akhigbe & Co. (OAC)—a Lagos-based legal services firm—will be hosting small- and medium-size businesses to a free legal workshop: SME Legal Clinic. Sound legal health is a crucial part of business success. SME Legal Clinic aims to unravel the complexities of legal matters, focusing... Read More

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APC trying to use restructuring to deceive Nigerians – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has urged Nigerians to reject the All Progressives Congress’ committee on restructuring. Fayose, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi said the committee was dead on arrival. He said that the committee on restructuring by the ruling APC was unnecessary since Nigerians had already spoken in favour... Read More

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The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversation this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. 1. We’re in talks with over 16 political parties to take power back – Makarfi The Chairman, National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi, has said that the party is in talks with over 16 political parties ahead of 2019 elections.... Read More

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The Media Blog: Yesterday, the New York Times was a total bitch

In an editorial- an editorial o – the New York Times went full blast on disgraced and resigned White House spokesperson, Sean Spicer. Just see this – an editorial or a blog post on Teen Vogue? And that headline, with full on shade. And that ending: “Let’s not say goodbye. Let’s just say you have... Read More

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“33” Export ‘City Of Friends’ is almost here and we can’t keep calm!

City of Friends, a platform by “33” Export Lager Beer to celebrate the World Friendship Day is just a few days away, and we can’t keep calm. The three-day event, which will be held from the 28th -30th of July 2017 at the Beachfront, behind Landmark Event Centre, Oniru Estate, Lagos will be 72 hours... Read More

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Fayose, Omisore can’t send me out of PDP – Kashamu

Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Buruji Kashamu has said nobody can send him out of the Peoples Democratic Party. He said this in a statement in Abuja on Friday. He also dismissed reports that he was planning to defect to another party. He alleged that the reports linking him to the alleged defection were... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 22nd of July

Read the full stories and analyses on YNaija: Capture Shekau within 40 days | Buratai orders troops Spicer took tremendous abuse from the Fake News Media – Trump Some people will hide their heads in shame, when Buhari returns – Adesina

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