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August 16, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Cardi B to open 2018 MTV VMA, Detroit Church holds vigil for ‘Queen of Soul’ | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today: Nigerian hip-hop recording artiste, Olamide has dropped a new single, with the title ‘Motigbana.’ The YBNL boss disclosed the information on his Instagram account. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmegOoCgzt2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The song is produced by Killertunes. MTV has on Wednesday announced that... Read More
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August 16, 2018

The Big 5: I’m under mounting pressure to run for President – Tambuwal, INEC defends budget before NASS | Other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto has on Wednesday, disclosed that he is under pressure to join the Presidential race.  Tambuwal, who told this to associations of students, youths and resident communities on a visit to his office, said he has “been receiving advice and encouragement from ... Read More
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August 15, 2018

The Late 5: Saraki weighing decision to unseat Buhari in 2019, U.S Embassy explains closure of Abuja consulate | Other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Following Tuesday’s announcement of a temporary suspension of its consular services in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, until further notice, the United States Embassy has on Wednesday, stated reasons for the action. According to information on the website of the embassy and shared via its social media... Read More
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August 15, 2018

BREAKING: Victor Moses quits the Super Eagles, retires from Int’l football

Super Eagles player, Victor Moses has announced his retirement from the team and International football. The 27 year old who announced this via his Twitter account on Wednesday, explained that he intends to focus on his club career and young family. FULL STATEMENT: “I will like to announce that after much thought, I have made... Read More
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August 15, 2018

BREAKING: I’m considering joining the race for the Presidency – Saraki

Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has revealed he is considering running against President Muhammadu Buhari in next year’s Presidential elections. Saraki who spoke to New York-based news agency, Bloomberg on Tuesday in an interview at his residence in the capital, Abuja said, “I am consulting and actively considering it, I believe I can make the change,” adding that if... Read More
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August 15, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Nicki Minaj and ex-boyfriend Safaree Samuels in intense war on Twitter | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today:   Nigerian Disc jockey, DJ Jimmy Jatt has released a new song, with the title SMALL GIRL BIG GOD (SGBG), featuring rappers Olamide and Reminisce. He announced this on his Instagram page on Tuesday. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmdawWDA4rw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link American singer, Nicki Minaj... Read More
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August 15, 2018

The Big 5: You’ve committed high treason- APC to Saraki; SARS arrests Premium times reporter | Other stories

These are the stores that drove the conversation today: The Nigerian Police, through the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) on Tuesday arrested and detained a reporter of Premium times who covers the security sector. According to a statement by the publisher of the newspaper, Dapo Olorunyomi, on Tuesday, the police are demanding that the journalist, Samuel Ogundipe disclose... Read More
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August 14, 2018

The Late 5: Osinbajo forces IGP to reform SARS; INEC extends voters reg., announce 23 new parties | Other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, to with immediate effect, overhaul the management and activities of  the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS). The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, Tuesday announced a number of reforms in the operations of the Special... Read More
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August 14, 2018

BREAKING: In line with Presidential directive; Police rename SARS, announce reforms

Following an order by the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo on the immediate overhaul of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) to address complaints and allegations on human rights violations against some of the personnel of the squad from members of the public in some parts of the country, the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has announced... Read More
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August 14, 2018

Ag. President, Osinbajo orders immediate overhaul and investigation of SARS

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, to with immediate effect, overhaul the management and activities of  the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS). According to a statement on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the Acting President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, the IGP is to ensure that any Unit that... Read More
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August 14, 2018

Just In: Dankwambo meets Obasanjo behind closed doors

Governor of Gombe State and Presidential aspirant on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ibrahim Dankwambo is reportedly meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, behind closed doors. The meeting holding at Obasanjo’s penthouse inside the premises of the Presidential Library in Ogun, is believed to be part of ongoing consultations by the former... Read More
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August 14, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: MURIC mocks Falz over NBC’s ban of #ThisIsNigeria video, Aretha Franklin gravely ill | More stories

  The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has hailed the decision of the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) to ban the song ‘This is Nigeria’, Falz’s cover of  Childish Gambino’s ‘This is America.’ According to a statement by its leader, Ishaq Akintola, on Monday, the group noted that the ban on the song may not be unconnected with... Read More
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August 14, 2018

The Big 5: Saraki meets Obasanjo behind closed doors, Falconets cross over to World Cup quarter finals | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki,  on Monday held a closed-door meeting with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta on Monday. At the end of the meeting, Saraki told newsmen that his meeting with the former Nigerian leader was to... Read More
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August 13, 2018

The Late 5: PDP rejects Bauchi bye-election results, Disregard news that weapons were found in Daura’s home- DSS | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Department of State Services (DSS), has dismissed videos in circulation which showed that N21bn cash, 400 assorted and sophisticated small arms and light weapons and thousands of Permanent Voter Cards belonging to immigrants were recovered from the Katsina and Abuja homes of the sacked DSS chief, Lawal... Read More
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August 13, 2018

The Big 5: EFCC debunks claim accounts were frozen on Saraki’s order, I’ll be President for just one term – Atiku | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Former Vice President and chieftain of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said he will be President for a single term of four years, if elected in 2019. Atiku who disclosed this in an interview with THISDAY , spoke on a variety of issues, including... Read More
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August 12, 2018

The Late 5: PDP’s Ukpukpen wins late husband’s seat in Obudu bye-election, APC clinch victory in Kogi, Bauchi | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Alhaji Haruna Isah, of the All Progressives Congress (APC),winner of the Lokoja/Kogi House of Representatives bye-election. The Returning Officer, Prof. Rotimi Ajayi, who announced the results on Sunday in Lokoja, said Isah polled 26, 860 votes of the 48,165... Read More
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August 12, 2018

The Big 5: APC’s Babba-Kaita wins Katsina bye-election, Opposition parties demand cancellation of exercise in Kogi | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Alhaji Ahmed Babba-Kaita of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been declared winner of the Saturday bye-election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Katsina North Senatorial District, home district of President Muhammadu Buhari.  Prof Hudu Ayuba-Abdullahi, the returning officer who announced the result at... Read More
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August 11, 2018

The Late 5: APC chieftain shot dead in Ekiti, A million ‘Oshiomholes’ can’t remove me from office – Saraki | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has described the ‘resign or get impeached’ threat issued to him on Friday, by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, as a mere wishful thinking and exercise in futility. Saraki responding through his media... Read More
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August 11, 2018

ICYMI: Osinbajo fires DSS chief, Saraki says Presidency culpable for NASS invasion | Top 10 stories this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week: The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday, ordered the immediate termination of the appointment of the Director-General of the Department Of State Services (DSS), Lawal Musa Daura, following the ‘unauthorised siege’ on the National Assembly by operatives of the service. Matthew B. Seiyefa... Read More
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August 10, 2018

The Late 5: Saraki must be impeached – Oshiomhole; Osinbajo celebrates exploits of 5 Nigerian girls in California | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole says the party will work for the impeachment of Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki in accordance with the laws of the land and in accordance with democratic norms across the world. Oshiomhole who addressed a... Read More
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August 10, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Falz reacts to NBC ban on #ThisIsNigeria, Nicki Minaj drops new album | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today:   Nigerian rapper, actor, and songwriter, Folarin Falana, better known by his stage name Falz  has reacted to the ban on his song by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). The singer shared on his instagram page a letter from the... Read More
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August 10, 2018

The Big 5: APC hits hard at Saraki, declares him a traitor; EFCC releases ex-DSS chief, Ekpenyong | Mores stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Thursday, came under heavy criticism from his erstwhile party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) with the ruling party, declaring him unfit to preside over the country’s upper and revered legislative house. The knocks, seen as a reaction to Saraki’s World... Read More
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August 9, 2018

The Late 5: EFCC unfreezes Benue Govt accounts, Dasuki’s case and others will be reviewed – Seiyefa, new DSS chief | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The acting Director-General of the Department of State Services ( DSS), Matthew Seiyefa, has said the service was reviewing all cases of alleged unlawful detentions and human rights abuses by the service. Seiyefa, who disclosed this during his maiden interaction with journalists on Thursday in Abuja,... Read More
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August 9, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Ciara and Tekno collaborate in new song; to drop on Friday, I prefer performing at home – Davido | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today: American singer and model, Ciara has announced that her new single #FreakMe, featuring Nigerian RnB star, Tekno, will be out this Friday. She disclosed this via her official Twitter account on Wednesday night: #FreakMe Ft Tekno... Read More
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August 9, 2018

The Big 5: Saraki meets Babaginda in Minna behind closed doors, Govs Forum condemns freezing of Benue accounts by EFCC | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki on Wednesday held a private meeting with former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida at his hilltop mansion in Minna, Niger. Saraki, widely believed to have met the former head of state to consult him on his yet to be declared presidential ambition,... Read More
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August 8, 2018

The Late 5: The ‘Uncommon Defector’ finally moves to the APC; Saraki says Senate ready to reconvene for INEC budget I More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has on Wednesday said that the Senate was ready to reconvene from its recess to consider the N242billion Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) budget pending before it. Saraki said this during a World Press Conference, following Tuesday’s invasion of the National Assembly... Read More
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August 8, 2018

Just In: Former Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, Akpabio finally joins APC

Following weeks of speculations about his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom, Senator Godswill Akpabio has officially dumped the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling party. The Senator representing Akwa Ibom North West (Ikot Ekpene) Senatorial District, on Sunday, resigned his position as the Leader of the Minority... Read More
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