The News Blog

August 26, 2017

I hope they have returned too | Buhari mocks #ResumeorResign protesters in London

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday made fun of #ResumeOrResign protesters, who protested at the front of the Abuja house, London. While speaking at a meeting with governors, Buhari said he hopes those Nigerians will return home now that he is back. Recall that some Nigerians in the UK had protested overnight, over the continued stay of... Read More

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August 26, 2017

APGA, labour party protest exclusion from Buhari’s meeting with political parties

Some other opposition parties in the country have protested their exclusion from the meeting President Muhammadu Buhari held with leaders of the All Progressives Congress and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance party (APDA) said it was wrong for the Presidency to limit the invite to just two parties. Tosin Adeyanju, Special Adviser... Read More

APGA, exclusion, Labour Party, Meeting, President Muhammadu Buhari

August 25, 2017

Police commissioners, others pay between N10m to N15m in order to be ‘favoured’ – Senator

As reported by TheCable, Senator Isah Misau (Bauchi central, APC), has alleged that commissioners of police pay between N10 million and N15 million to get ‘favourable’ postings. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the lawmaker accused Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general of police (IGP), of collecting bribes from police officers posted to oil companies and banks.... Read More

corruption, nigerian police, Nigerian senator, Police Service Commission

August 25, 2017

Anambra election: Sen Oduah threatens to withdraw

An aspirant in the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra, Senator Stella Oduah has threatened to withdraw from the race, alleging irregularities in Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) build-up to the primary election, Punch reports. Oduah made this known while briefing newsmen on Friday in Abuja. She said “irregularities and sabotage” marred the Ward congress of the... Read More

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August 25, 2017

Boko Haram attacks 6 Borno villages, kills 27, several others missing

About 27 people were reportedly killed and dozens still missing after terrorists suspected to be members of the Islamist sect, Boko Haram, attacked six villages in the northern part of Borno on Wednesday night, security and civilian sources said. The report (Sahara Reporters): The terrorists first stormed the remote villages of Abachari, Kote, Uda Lawanti... Read More

boko haram, Borno, terrorism

August 25, 2017

“RIP HB-Old”: Hackers may have just ended Game of Thrones Season 7

It appears HBO’s hackers are not done with leaking Game of Thrones episodes and with only one to go this season, they have just shared plot information detailing how the season will end with online platform, Mashable. The hacking group who are responsible for leaking two previous episodes and social media passwords of top HBO... Read More

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August 25, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Buhari Meets With APC, PDP Leaders President Muhammadu Buhari Friday, August 25, met with leaders from the All Progressives Congress and the People’s Democratic Party. 2. JAMB Announces Date For Commencement Of 2017/18 Admission The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says the admission processes for... Read More

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PDP

August 25, 2017

Why the APC is trying to criminalise hate speech – PDP

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) resolve to categorise hate speech as terrorism, saying it’s “another disguise to criminalize freedom of speech and association.” In a series of tweets, the opposition party cited Chapter IV (33) of the Constitution which protects freedom of speech and fundamental human rights... Read More

APC, Hate Speech, human rights, party politics, PDP

August 25, 2017

Buhari commends Osinbajo for ‘leading’ Nigeria in his absence

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday, praised Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for making sure the country remained ‘one’ in his 103 days absence. Buhari also downplayed the London protesters who demanded his return to the country. Key excerpts: “The effort by the vice president is commendable.” For the protesters – “In fact, some groups in London came and sang... Read More

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August 25, 2017

Chelsea extends Omeruo’s contract

Kenneth Omeruo Friday, signed a new contract with Premier League side, Chelsea, until 2020 and joined Turkish side Kasimpasa on a season-long loan. The defender spent the 2015/16 campaign at the Istanbul-based club where he made 26 appearances. He spent last season on loan at fellow Turkish side Alanyaspor. Kasimpasa have picked up four points... Read More

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August 25, 2017

Why I didn’t attend Buhari’s meeting with governors – Fayose

The governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose in a tweet on Friday has explained why he did not attend the meeting President Muhammadu Buhari had with the 36 states governors at the State House. Fayose wrote, “For those insinuating that I shunned the President’s meeting with governors, I didn’t. I had my installation as Apesin of... Read More

Ayodele Fayose, Muhammadu Buhari

August 25, 2017

FG asks court to repeal Nnamdi Kanu’s bail

Nigeria’s Federal Government has reportedly asked the court to revoke the bail granted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Channels Television reports. Citing disobedience of the bail conditions granted Mr Kanu, the government also demands the arrest and detention of Mr Kanu, pending the determination of the charge against him. The conditions... Read More

Federal Government, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu

August 25, 2017

Nigerian producers hardly get what they are entitled to – Kiddominant

A Nigerian music producer and DJ, Ayoola Oladapo Agboola, known as Kiddominant, has lamented the poor treatment of producers in the entertainment industry. Kiddominant, who produced Davido’s Fall, said Nigerian producers do not get up to 10 percent of what is due to them. Highlights: Producers sometimes fight to get paid for services rendered –... Read More

Ayoola Oladapo Agboola, Kiddominant, nigerian entertainment industry, Nigerian producers

August 25, 2017

Official! Barcelona signs Dembélé

FC Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement for the transfer of Ousmane Dembélé for €105 million plus add-ons. The player will sign a five-year contract and his buy out-clause is set at €400 million. He is to wear the No. 11 shirt. Dembélé will arrive in Barcelona on Sunday and he will undergo a medical on... Read More

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August 25, 2017

Don’t sell weaponry to Nigeria – Nigerian Shiites urge U.S. govt

A Nigerian Shiite group, Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), in a letter dated August 17, to the United States government urged it not to sell weapons or any military hardware to the Nigerian government., Premium Times reports. Their reasons: Records of human rights abuse by the Nigerian military. The Nigerian government’s commitment and disposition to... Read More

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August 25, 2017

Barcelona agrees deal to sign Dembele

Barcelona have agreed on a deal to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Ousmane Dembele for an initial fee of €105 million (£96.8m), BBC reports. Details later…

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August 25, 2017

ASUP rejects new JAMB cut-off mark, says “value will be eroded”

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) through the President, Usman Dutse on Friday in Lagos says the new cut-off mark for admission into universities, polytechnics, monotechnics and colleges of education will reduce the standard of education in Nigeria. Dutse’s argument: The new cut-off mark will increase corruption in the admission process. The new cut-off mark... Read More

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August 25, 2017

SON to sanction master bakers operating in unhealthy environment

Following the outbreak of the killer disease, Lassa fever, the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says it will henceforth sanction any master baker caught operating in an unhygienic environment. Mr Sunday Badewole, the Osun State Coordinator of SON gave the warning at a seminar organised for members of the Association of Master Bakers and Confectionery... Read More

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August 25, 2017

JAMB announces date for commencement of 2017/18 admission

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) through the Head, Information and Media, Dr Fabian Benjamin on Friday in Abuja, says the admission processes for 2017/2018 will commence on September 15 and close on January 31, 2018, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Benjamin said that the direct entry applications for admission would close... Read More

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August 25, 2017

Just In: Buhari meets with 36 state governors

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with governors of 36 states at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President had earlier met with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). VIDEO: President Muhammadu Buhari meets with governors of the 36 states of the federation today at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.... Read More

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August 25, 2017

#UELdraw: Groups for the 2017/18 Europa League

The groups for the Europa League 2017/2018 season has been drawn. Full list below: GROUP A Villarreal (ESP) M. Tel-Aviv (ISR) Astana (KAZ) Slavia Praha (CZE) GROUP B Dynamo Kyiv (UKR) Young Boys (SUI) Partizan (SRB) Skënderbeu (ALB) GROUP C Braga (POR) Ludogorets (BUL) Hoffenheim (GER) İstanbul Başakşehir (TUR) GROUP D Milan (ITA) Austria Wien (AUT) Rijeka (CRO) AEK (GRE) GROUP E Lyon (FRA) Everton (ENG) Atalanta (ITA) Apollon (CYP) GROUP F København (DEN) Lokomotiv Moskva (RUS)... Read More

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August 25, 2017

Just In: IPOB rejects withdrawal of Igbo quit notice

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has rejected the withdrawal of the quit notice issued to Igbo in the Northern part of the country. A coalition of Northern youth had initially ordered Igbos residing in the north to leave before October 1, 2017. They however withdrew the quit notice in a press conference in Abuja... Read More

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August 25, 2017

Democracy needs vibrant, responsible opposition – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said a democratic government need a vibrant opposition. Buhari said this on Friday when he met leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Presidential Villa on Friday. Those who attended the meeting include Chairman of the Caretaker committee of the PDP, Ahmed Makarfi,... Read More

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August 25, 2017

BREAKING: Buhari meets with APC, PDP leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Presidential Villa. The Presidency disclosed this via its official Twitter account. Chairman of the PDP Caretaker committee, Ahmed Makarfi has arrived for the meeting. President @MBuhari meeting with PDP and APC Leaders at... Read More

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August 25, 2017

FG building 2736 housing units in 33 states – Fashola

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has said the Federal Government is building 2,736 housing units in 33 states. He said this while speaking at the sixth edition of the national council on land, housing and urban development in Abuja, on Thursday. “This is in fulfillment of another commitment made at last year’s... Read More

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August 25, 2017

Those who love Buhari should tell him to resign – Fani-Kayode

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has urged elder statesmen in the country to ask President Muhammadu Buhari to resign and attend to his health. Fani-Kayode said this in an interview with Punch on Thursday. He said, “The strong and fearless Buhari Nigerians used to know would never be the same again.” He said there... Read More

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August 25, 2017

Five killed in Boko Haram ambush in Borno

Boko Haram insurgents on Thursday killed five people, including four members of a militia force in Borno State, AFP reports. A convoy of trucks under military and militia escort came under fire from the terrorists in Konduga district. “We lost four of our colleagues and the driver of one of the trucks they were escorting... Read More

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August 25, 2017

Kidnapped ex-minister, Akwanga released

Hussaini Akwanga, a former Minister of Labour and Productivity who was kidnapped at his farm in Akwanga, Nasarawa State on Aug. 22, has been released. Spokesman of the state Police Command, DSP Kennedy Idirisu confirmed his release in Lafia. He said Akwanga was released unhurt by his captors at 6.00 p.m. on Thursday, about 48... Read More

Hussaini Akwanga, kidnapped, Minister, police, released

August 25, 2017

Former governor, Ladoja returns to PDP

Former Oyo State governor, Rasheed Ladoja has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ladoja had defected to the Accord Party to contest the state’s governorship seat in the 2015 general elections. He returned to the PDP, alongside Seyi Makinde, a chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the state on Thursday, when Ahmed... Read More

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August 25, 2017

‘Ex-governors, Diezani to lose Dubai assets’

The Federal Government is now set to seize assets of some former governors and ministers after President Muhammadu Buhari signed the extradition pact with the UAE, The Nation reports. The funds traced to them, which are believed to have been looted, are to be frozen and repatriated to Nigeria. They are currently being investigated by... Read More

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