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December 11, 2018

Nigeria Debate Group snubs Donald Duke, Sowore ahead of Presidential debate

Ahead of the February 16 Presidential elections, the Nigerian Elections Debate Group (NEDG) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) have released the names of five political parties selected to participate in the 2019 vice presidential and presidential debates. As contained in a statement signed by the Executive Secretary of the NEDG, Eddi Emesiri, the... Read More
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December 11, 2018

The Late 5: Former Governor, Dariye reportedly received N85m as Senator in prison; NLC vows to make ITUC put defaulting governors on watch list | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: A former governor of Plateau, Joshua Dariye, is reported to still earn his allowances and salaries as Senator representing Plateau Central at the National Assembly, despite being in prison. According to a report by Punch, the lawmaker who was in June, convicted for 14 years by an FCT High... Read More
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December 11, 2018

REVEALED: The constituency project scam used by lawmakers and government agencies

The unfortunate act of budget padding in Nigeria has become an official tactic in the corruption circle – running through the finance and planning process of supposed project execution. It is well known that individuals, organisations and nations engage in budgeting. It is seen as a master plan for any government, as it brings together... Read More
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December 11, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Lagos CP orders investigation into assault on Gideon Okeke; Netflix reveals first African original series | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Davido confirms venue for his December concert In a post shared on his social media pages on Monday, Davido shared that this year’s edition of his annual concert tagged, ”City of Davido” will be holding –... Read More
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December 11, 2018

The Big 5: President Buhari states why he won 2015 election; Kashamu at loggerheads with PDP | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) through its President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle Monday advised Nigerians not to vote for any desperate presidential candidate in 2019. Ayokunle gave the counsel while briefing reporters after meeting with presidential candidates of 14 political parties in Abuja on their plans for Nigerians... Read More
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December 10, 2018

PDP is now a flowing stream of fake news | Presidency reacts to alleged raid of Atiku’s sons’ residence

Nigeria’s Presidency, through President Muhammadu Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu has described as fake news, the alleged raid on the residence of the sons of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) 2019 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. In the statement, on Twitter, Shehu dismissed the report as it is “another manifestation of the PDP’s... Read More
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December 10, 2018

The Late 5: Legislative aides petition EFCC to investigate Saraki, Dogara; ‘Tradermoni’ is one of the highest forms of corruption – Dogara | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Speaker of the House of Representatives,  Yakubu Dogara, has condemned the implementation of the tradermoni scheme by the Federal Government, explaining that distribution of cash to the public very close to general elections by public officials, no matter how noble the intent may be, amount to vote... Read More
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December 10, 2018

We didn’t arrest Ogbonna Orji because of Atiku’s sons – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reacted to reports that it raided an apartment occupied by two sons of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar over the weekend. In a statement it released on Monday and shared on its official Twitter handle @officialefcc, the anti-graft body said the recent arrest of... Read More
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December 10, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: ‘NYSC dismisses Davido’; Women dominate 2019 Grammy nominations | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. NYSC reportedly dismisses Davido The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed singer, David Adeleke, known as Davido, for violating camp rules, Punch Newspaper reports. The Newspaper quoted a source as saying that,... Read More
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December 10, 2018

The Big 5: Oil Marketers proceed on strike over subsidy claims; NBA reacts to charges against its President by the EFCC | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has directed its members to shut down all loading operations by midnight, noting that oil marketers have disengaged their staff due to inability to pay salaries. DAPPMAN Executive Secretary, Olufemi Adewole, who issued the directive on behalf of... Read More
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December 9, 2018

President Buhari constitutes committee on autonomy of state legislature, judiciary

President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted a Presidential Implementation Committee on Autonomy of State Legislature and State Judiciary in accordance with the 4th Alteration to the 1999 Constitution. This was contained in a Statement on Sunday which stated that, “the purpose of the committee is to drive the actualisation of the autonomy granted to the legislature... Read More
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December 9, 2018

The Late 5: Obasanjo denies being neutral for the 2019 election; Buhari charges youth to lead anti-corruption fight | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday, at the launching of the 2018 Africa Youth Congress Against Corruption (AYCAC) at the old Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja, said that the involvement of African youth is pertinent if the war against corruption is to be won. He said, “To the young... Read More
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December 9, 2018

Unknown gunmen attack Fr. Mbaka in alleged assassination attempt

There is an indication that there may have been an assassination attempt on the life of Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministries, Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN), few days after the 2018 Harvest and Bazaar of the Ministry where he attempted to compel the Vice Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP),... Read More
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December 9, 2018

The Big 5: FG promises to pay marketers N236b subsidy claims; APC reacts to calls for sanctions on Okorocha, Amosun | Other top stories

The Federal Government has said that oil marketers should expect a payment of N236 billion as the first tranche of the outstanding N348 billion subsidy claims by the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) and the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association (DAPPMA). Chief Operating officer, Downstream of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Henry... Read More
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December 8, 2018

The Late 5: Petrol scarcity looms, President Buhari congratulates Ribadu over anti-corruption award | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. Nigeria’s Oil marketers Saturday, said they did not reach an agreement with Federal Government on the N800 billion subsidy arrears, saying their ultimatum to cease depots operations on Monday remains. Executive Secretary, Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), Olufemi Adewole said in a statement,... Read More
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December 8, 2018

Fr. Mbaka talks tough on criticisms against him, insists God deserves money

The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN), Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has reacted to criticisms that have trailed a viral video recorded during his ministry’s annual harvest and bazaar celebration showing an altercation between him and the Vice-Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi, wherein he tried to compel the former governor... Read More
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December 7, 2018

The Late 5: Appeal Court grants prisoners right to vote at elections; Pandemonium in Lagos as petrol tanker explodes around Airport | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Court of Appeal Benin Division on Friday ruled that prrisoners in the country have the right to vote and has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to include all prisoners in the voter register. Delivered the lead judgment in an appeal filed by five prisoners, Victor Emenuwe,... Read More
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December 7, 2018

For the 4th time, Buhari declines assent to 2018 Electoral Act amendment

President Muhammadu Buhari has for the fourth time, declined assent to the 2018 Electoral Act Amendment Bill and has returned it to the National Assembly. The development was made known on Friday, by the Legislative aide to the President (Senate), Senator Ita Enang, but did not disclose to State House Correspondents the reason(s) for the... Read More
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December 7, 2018

Catholic Authorities issue strong statement over Fr. Mbaka, Peter Obi altercation

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has reacted to the recent spat between the Vice Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi, and the Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministries, Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN), Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka describing the altercation as shameful. As contained in a statement on Thursday issued by the... Read More
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December 7, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Kevin Hart steps down from hosting the Oscars; “God of War” wins big at The Game Awards 2018 | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Kevin Hart steps down as Oscars host after homophobic comments surface The US comedian and actor announced on Twitter he’d be stepping down as the master of ceremonies, saying he wouldn’t want the controversies surrounding... Read More
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December 7, 2018

The Big 5: 2019 elections will be free and fair – Buhari assures; PDP speaks on alleged secret pact with Governor Ambode | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Nigerian Army says troops of 117 Battalion have killed a Boko Haram terrorist in Borno, while several others escaped with gunshot wounds when the terrorists engaged them at Forfor village, Borno  A statement released on Thursday by Army spokesman, Brigadier General Sani Usman revealed that two... Read More
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December 6, 2018

The Late 5: Ngige dissatisfied with level of progress, takes over FG-ASUU negotiations; House of Reps approve June 12 as new Democracy Day | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar on Thursday said that the misrule of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has led the country to lose over 12 million jobs, stressing that the best prosperity, peace, educational advancement in the history of the... Read More
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December 6, 2018

Call Oshiomhole to order, his words have become irritating to most Nigerians – Okorocha tells Buhari

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo says the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has in less than six months, enthroned the culture of rascality into the party, and has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to call the party chair to order.  Reacting to a recent statement by Oshiomhole where he said... Read More
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December 6, 2018

BREAKING: Kano Court restrains State Assembly from further investigation of Governor Ganduje

A High court sitting in Kano has ruled that the Kano House of Assembly lacks the power to investigate the $5 million bribery allegation against Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. In a judgement delivered by Justice Ahmad Badamasi on Thursday, he said collecting bribe from contractors is a criminal offence in section 115 and 116 of penal code, and as such... Read More
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December 6, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: ‘Resident Evil’ reboot finds director; Adeniyi Johnson and Toyin Abraham in divorce row | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Adeniyi Johnson and Toyin Aimakhu still in divorce row In a series of posts on Instagram, the actor revealed that Toyin Aimakhu, now Toyin Abraham, has been stalling their divorce for the past three years.... Read More
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December 6, 2018

The Big 5: EFCC charges NBA President, Usoro over N1.4b fraud; Aisha Buhari speaks on fraud committed by her alleged associate | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos, a N1.4 billion fraud charge against the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Paul Usoro (SAN), for allegedly converting and laundering the fund belonging to the Akwa Ibom government, “sometime... Read More
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