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July 11, 2016

‘To avoid future emasculation of the National Assembly, presiding officers need immunity’ – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representative, Yakubu Dogara, over the weekend, questioned the method used by the Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC). The speaker, who stated this while speaking in Lagos, decried the fact that the anti-graft agency is yet to secure a conviction but has instead arrested and detained several persons. While denying that... Read More
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July 11, 2016

14-year-old girl raped by uncle 4 times a week for 3 years

A 14-year-old girl has revealed to the police the ‘unholy help’ her mother’s brother aged 27 years, has been giving her since bringing her from the village to Lagos since 2013. The girl said she was promised quality education by her uncle, Chigozie Bright if she followed him to Lagos- an ordinarily exciting prospect. Little... Read More
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July 11, 2016

‘Yoruba people will never agree to becoming slaves in their country’

In what now seems like a back and forth exchange, socio-cultural group, Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG), on Sunday, maintained that the existence of Nigeria as a country was negotiable. According to a statement by Chairman of ARG Olawale Oshun, the group condemned Arewa Consultative Forum’s (ACF) recent statement that Nigeria’s unity is non-negotiable. While blaming the Presidency for... Read More
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July 11, 2016

‘Merit, catchment area, disadvantaged states’| JAMB releases new admissions guideline

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Sunday, said that admission into tertiary institutions in the country will be based on merit, catchment area and educationally disadvantaged states. This was contained in a statement issued by JAMB’s Head of Media and Information, Fabian Benjamin. The statement reads, “Sequel to the recent workshop convened by the... Read More
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July 11, 2016

Sheriff, Makarfi, PDP governors may clash over reopening of party office

Even though reconcilatory moves are reportedly being made by the warring factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Ali Modu Sheriff led faction of the party might clash with the Ahmed Makarfi-led side, which includes the governors in the party. The two factions are set to clash following a possible reopening of the otherwise... Read More
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July 10, 2016

Eye on Ambode: The one day governor of Lagos state (PHOTOS)

This week on keeping an Eye on Ambode, the Governor of Lagos state unveiled the lucky student that emerged as the #OneDayGovernor of the state and meets with the winners of the Annual Spelling Bee Competition in the state. The OneDayGovernor is an initiative that gives the winner of the Annual Spelling Bee Competition the opportunity... Read More
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July 10, 2016

BREAKING: Former House of Reps Speaker’s father abducted

Unknown gunmen have kidnapped Chief Tsegba Gbor, the father of former speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Terngu Tsegba. The Octogenarian was abducted, Saturday, at about 8pm at his residence in Adekaa, Gboko-West, Gboko local government area of Benue State. Investigations revealed that the gunmen stormed the residence of the royal father shooting into... Read More
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July 10, 2016

‘Kachikwu recommended me to Buhari’ – NNPC boss

The recently appointed Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Maikanti Baru, on Friday, promised to find lasting solution to the problems facing the petroleum sector. Baru stated this during the handover from his predecessor and Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu. While disclosing that Kachikwu had recommended him to President Buhari... Read More
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July 10, 2016

Kogi State govt denies spending 1bn to purchase vehicles

Kogi State Government has debunked reports published by Saharareporters on Friday, that its government, under the administration of Governor Yahya Bello recently bought expensive cars worth one billion Naira for use by the Governor and his aides. The report stated that a campaign organisation, The Audu-Faleke Political Organization, made the claim and blasted the government for... Read More
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July 10, 2016

Fayose raises alarm, says policemen deployed to Ekiti state to arrest PDP members

The Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, has raised alarm over the alleged plans to invade the state with police in other to facilitate the arrest of leaders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), government officials as well as members of the State House of Assembly. According to a statement signed by the Special Assistant to the State Governor on... Read More
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July 10, 2016

President Buhari should sack Buratai if he fails to resign – Femi Falana

Following revelations that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, purchased properties worth $1.5 million dollars in Dubai, human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana has advocated for his dismissal if he fails to resign. The legal luminary said in a statement that President Buhari should sack the Army Chief despite his laudable achievement in... Read More
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July 10, 2016

‘How ‘chairlady’ forced us into sleeping with 20 men everyday’

In what would have best been described as a twisted home movie, four schoolgirls have told the story of how they were allegedly recruited into prostitution by one Abigail Nweke Alo aka ‘Chairlady’, Vanguard reports. According to the report, the girls -Felicia Nzuworgar, 17, Patience Williams, 18, Angela Benjamin, 17 and Charity Nkwogor – were... Read More
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July 10, 2016

How Obanikoro transferred N1.2bn cash to Fayose through airport

A recent finding has shown that former Minister of state for defence, Musiliu Obanikoro allegedly transferred N1, 299, 490 billion to Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, through an associate Abiodun Agbele. According to The Nation, the money was loaded into a chartered aircraft, HS125-800 5N-BMT, belonging to Gyro Air Limited. The monies were allegedly sent to the Governor in... Read More
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July 10, 2016

How Lagos police prevented attack on community

The Lagos state Police Command, on Saturday, revealed that it has apprehended two suspects who had allegedly attempted to attack Igando community in Lagos. According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Lagos Police, Dolapo Badmos, the suspects were arrested on Thursday. Residents of the community had contacted the police the moment the suspects arrived... Read More
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July 10, 2016

Students protest, not begging, forces Ajimobi to reopen schools

The Oyo state government has announced the reopening of schools following protests by students. This was contained in a statement released by the Honourable Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism, Toye Arulogun. “The people of Oyo State, Nigeria and indeed the whole world will recall the highly condemnable events of Monday 6th June 2016 which... Read More
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July 10, 2016

‘Kachikwu, Boroh, others are frustrating dialogue with Avengers’ – Bayelsa Elders

A group of Bayelsa elders and traditional leaders, under the aegis of Bayelsa Elders for Progress, Peace and Good Governance (BEPPGG), on Saturday, said that some aides of President Mohammadu Buhari from the Niger Delta are frustrating the proposed dialogue between the federal government and Niger Delta Avengers (NDA). In an open letter to the President, the... Read More
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July 10, 2016

PENGASSAN, FG to hold crucial talks on Monday

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria(PENGASSAN) has confirmed a meeting between some of its members and the Federal Government tomorrow, Monday. The union had resolved to continue its strike indefinitely, unless the government takes necessary steps to savage the collapsing oil sector. However, there seems to be a turn of events,... Read More
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July 10, 2016

‘Jonathan had six years of tragic and corrupt rule’ – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), on Saturday, gave a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to begin dialogue with the Odein Ajumogobia led ‘Aaron Team’ on how to achieve peace in the Niger Delta region. This was contained in a statement released by the group in response to an earlier... Read More
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July 9, 2016

The Future Enterprise Support Scheme presents a 3-day master class on Digital Marketing in Ibadan – Register now!

The Future Enterprise Support Scheme (TFESS) presents a 3-day master class on digital marketing intended for participants interested in acquiring the digital marketing skills needed to drive their career and stay ahead of the competition while engaging your customers. There are fundamental principles we need to understand in promoting/growing businesses and with the evolution of... Read More
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July 9, 2016

‘NDLEA, others plotting to kidnap and assassinate me’ – Kashamu

Senator Buruji Kashamu, on Saturday, accused the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of plotting to kidnap him. Kashamu, who represents Ogun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, also accused some individuals of colluding with the agency to assisinate him. The senator said this in a statement wherein he noted that the plan was... Read More
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July 9, 2016

Fuel strike: PENGASSAN members comply with directive|Fuel queues appear in Abuja

Members of the  Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), on Friday, complied with the directives of the trade union leadership to embark on industrial action. According to a statement by the National Public Relations Officer of PENGASSAN, Comrade Emmanuel Ojugbana, government offices and agencies were shut down as staff stayed away from their... Read More
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July 9, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today. BBOG group slams President Buhari Activist group, BringBackOurGirls, has decried the failure of President Muhammadu Buhari to address all of the problems raised during their meeting with him. 2. Oliseh, NFF in war of words Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)... Read More
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July 9, 2016

‘Chibok girls’ plight worsens with every passing hour’ – BBOG

The Bring Back Our Girls campaigners, on Friday, disclosed that after more than a year of their first meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, the president hasn’t fulfilled any of their demands. In a statement jointly signed by Oby Ezekwesili and Aisha Yesufu, the BBOG group said it is very disappointing that the President hasn’t fulfilled any of... Read More
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July 9, 2016

‘Avengers fighting for selfish reasons’ – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, said militant group, Niger Delta Avengers isn’t fighting for the freedom of the Niger Delta but is rather agitating for selfish interests. The Vice President noted this while delivering a lecture at the Second Foundation’s Day Lecture of the Elizade University, Ilara Mokin, Ondo State. His lecture was titled: ‘ The Future:... Read More
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