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December 7, 2017

Police confirms threat to bomb FCT, 6 other states

The Nigerian Police Force have confirmed the threat to attack the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and six other states in the country. Background: The United States and United Kingdom missions in Nigeria had warned of possible attacks in the FCT, Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, and Yobe on soft targets by Boko Haram insurgents. Following... Read More

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December 7, 2017

Arewa Youth explain reason they can’t endorse President Buhari for second term

Arewa Youths for Peace and Security on Friday have dismissed endorsing President Muhammadu Buhari for the 2019 Presidential election, as the decision was anti-democratic. They chided various groups who have endorsed him saying they are nothing but “sycophants”. According to Daily Post, the group’s Director for Publicity, Salihu Dantata Mahmoud, urged Buhari to provide a level playing... Read More

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December 7, 2017

Babangida receives Atiku in Minna

A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar visited former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd), at his home in Minna, Niger, on Thursday. Why it matters: Atiku had left the ruling All Progressives Congress and defected to the People’s Democratic Party – where he is going to contest for the Presidency in 2019. Atiku arrived the... Read More

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December 7, 2017

‘The Ministry of Happiness is a well-thought out idea that will benefit the people’

Amid widespread condemnation, the Imo State Government has continued to provide reasons for the establishment of the Ministry of Happiness and Purpose Fulfillment, saying its achievements will shock critics. Background: The governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha swore in 28 new commissioners including his sister as the Commissioner for Happiness and Couples Fulfilment. The idea did not... Read More

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December 7, 2017

“That is not a good translation” | Pope Francis calls for a better translation of the “Lord’s Prayer”

The 266th and current Pope of the Catholic Church, Francis has said the Roman Catholic Church should adopt a better translation of the phrase “lead us not into temptation” in the ‘The Lord’s Prayer’. “That is not a good translation,” the pope said in a television interview on Wednesday. Francis said the Catholic Church in... Read More

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December 7, 2017

Nigeria is my problem, my target – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria is his problem. Buhari said this at a dinner to welcome him to Kano on Wednesday night. “Nigeria is my problem,’’ he said. “I will continue to do my best. Nigeria is my target and I will remain focused to move the country forward,” He said the administration would... Read More

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December 7, 2017

Federal High Court’s Justice Ademola resigns

Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court has tendered his letter of voluntary retirement from the bench. Ademola was due for his statutory retirement in March 2018. The letter was received at the Office of the Acting Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on December 7. It said his resignation took effect from the... Read More

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December 7, 2017

Nollywood Travel Film Festival visits the German and Canadian Consulates

The Nollywood Travel Film Festival which had its debut in Toronto, Canada in September 2017 is set to launch again and in lieu of the forthcoming edition, scheduled to hold from May 9 to 13, 2018, in Hamburg; a courtesy visit was paid to the Consul General, Ingo Herbert of the German Consulate on Monday 4,... Read More

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December 7, 2017

#InternationalDrinksFestival: We’re looking forward to a partnership that will drive local brands – CEO, Balmoral, Ezekiel Adamu

More flavour was added to the fun this December as brand owners, retailers, and holiday fun seekers stormed Federal Palace Hotel to see what the largest gathering of stakeholders in the drink industry has got to offer. In the light of the fact that it is the first ever drink festival in Nigeria, the conversation... Read More

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December 7, 2017

How I jailed people for corruption while in the military – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said he put many individuals behind bars for corruption while he was military head of state. The president spoke when he paid homage to the Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II in his palace as part of his two-day visit to the state. “When I was the military head of... Read More

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December 7, 2017

Customs discover 57 smuggled exotic cars in Lagos

The Nigeria Customs Service said it has discovered 57 assorted vehicles suspected to be smuggled in Omole Estate and Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. Comptroller, NCS, Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, Ikeja, Mohammed Garba, made this announcement on Wednesday in Lagos. What he said: He said seven other assorted vehicles, mostly brand new, were also seized along... Read More

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December 7, 2017

ICPC arrests judge for alleged demand of N200m bribe

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission has arrested a retired Appeal Court judge, Justice Mohammed Tsamiya, for allegedly demanding a N200m bribe in exchange for a favourable judgment in a National Assembly election case. The ICPC said the case was pending before the Imo State Judicial Division of the Court of Appeal. The... Read More

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December 7, 2017

Some elements in Buhari’s govt planning to disrupt our convention – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that some agents of the Federal Government are planning to disrupt its National Convention scheduled to hold in Abuja on Saturday. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Dayo Adeyeye made the allegation while speaking to journalists on Wednesday. He urged President Muhammadu Buhari, who he said was not... Read More

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December 7, 2017

Atiku will not vote at our convention – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar will not be allowed to vote at its National Convention, holding at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Publicity Secretary of the National Caretaker Committee of the PDP, Dayo Adeyeye said this while speaking with journalists at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. Background:... Read More

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December 6, 2017

We’re waiting for Saraki, Kwankwaso, others to ‘return home’ – PDP

The Board of Trustees of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on members who left the party to follow the footsteps of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. The Chairman of the Board, Walid Jibrin, made the call while speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja. He said: “As the party joyfully welcomes Atiku back to his... Read More

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December 6, 2017

President Buhari signs 3 bills into law

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed three bills earlier passed by the National Assembly into law. The bills include Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy (Establishment) Bill, 2017; the Air Force Institute of Technology of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2017; and the National Intelligence Agency Pensions (Establishment) Bill, 2017. This was made known by the presidential... Read More

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December 6, 2017

The Late 5: Okorocha renames Ministry of Happiness, Makarfi’s request to Atiku and, other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the PDP, Ahmed Makarfi, has asked former vice president, Atiku Abubakar to help the party get back to Aso Rock in 2019. Meanwhile, the National Chairman of the APC, John Odigie-Oyegun has said Atiku’s exit from the party... Read More

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December 6, 2017

Oyegun’s incompentence chased Atiku out of the APC – Timi Frank

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar left the ruling party because of the “incompetence” of the National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun. Background: Mr Frank was reacting to a comment credited to Mr Oyegun that Mr Atiku’s exit from APC won’t lead to a massive defection from... Read More

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December 6, 2017

FG mandates Kachikwu, Baru to clear fuel queues before next week

The Federal Government has directed the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu and, the Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru to clear fuel queues in Abuja and Lagos – by the weekend. The directive was issued on Wednesday at the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by Vice-President Yemi... Read More

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December 6, 2017

FG approves 6 new private Universities

Nigeria’s Federal Government has approved the establishment of six new private universities. The universities were approved on Wednesday at the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. Details later…

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December 6, 2017

“I wholeheartedly support Nigerians in the call for #EndSARS” – Governor Dankwambo

The Governor of Gombe, Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo has lent his support to the #EndSARS campaign. Background: The #EndSARS campaign began on social media after tales of Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad intimidating and killing young Nigerians became more than too many. The call was for the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to disband the Police... Read More

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December 6, 2017

I have not resigned as Commissioner | Atiku’s daughter speaks on defection to the PDP

While former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has joined the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2019 elections, one of his daughters, Fatima Atiku-Abubakar, who is the Adamawa Commissioner of Health, has said she has not followed her father out of the ruling APC. Why it matters: The Sun Newspaper had reported that Fatima had... Read More

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December 6, 2017

President Buhari arrives Kano, says he would win the election again

President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Kano on Wednesday for a two-day official visit. Highlights: Buhari was received at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, members of the State Executive Council, Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, traditional rulers as well as politicians, among others. A mammoth crowd was also at the airport and... Read More

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December 6, 2017

BudgIT staff granted bail, was not arrested by SARS – Police

The Nigeria Police Force has denied claims that the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) arrested Moses Motoni, a staff of BudgIT in Niger State. Background: BudgIT had raised alarm over the arrest of Motoni. The company said Motoni was detained after he organised people in Niger to sensitise them on proposed projects. BudgIT said Senator Sani... Read More

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December 6, 2017

We should fulfil our campaign promises instead of blaming Jonathan – Amaechi

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said he agrees with those saying the present administration should focus on achieving its campaign promises instead of blaming Goodluck Jonathan’s administration. The minister disclosed this in Abuja when the report of the Inter-Ministerial Committee for the Finalisation of the Draft National Transport Policy (NTP) was submitted to him.... Read More

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December 6, 2017

Another batch of 257 Nigerians arrive from Libya

An aircraft carrying 257 Nigerians stranded in Libya landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Wednesday. Spokesperson for the Lagos Airport Police Command, Joseph Alabi, said the returnees arrived aboard a Libyan Airlines aircraft at the Cargo Wing of the airport at about 1.30 a.m. He said they were assisted back to Nigeria by... Read More

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December 6, 2017

‘There was a typographic error’ | Okorocha renames Ministry of Happiness

The administration of Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha has said there was a printer error in the portfolio of the Commissioner for Happiness. Background: Okorocha had sworn in his sister, Ogechi Ololo as “Commissioner for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfilment”amidst outrage by Nigerians. What is happening: However, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sam Onwuemeodo said a typographic error... Read More

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December 6, 2017

Dangote named in Bloomberg’s 50 most influential people

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has been honoured as one of the 50 most influential persons contributing to humanity by Bloomberg. Dangote was honored for his contribution to increasing local food production and reduce food imports in Nigeria. The event took place at Bloomberg’s annual gala dinner in New York. According to Bloomberg, Dangote has been... Read More

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December 6, 2017

The people of Imo are very happy about the new ministry | Commissioner for Happiness speaks on new job

Ogechi Ololo, the sister of Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha, who was recently appointed Commissioner for Happiness and Couples Fulfilment has said the people of the state are happy about her ministry. Ogechi said this in an interview with BBC Africa after her appointment was heavily criticised. Why it matters: Governor Okorocha had appointed his sister... Read More

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December 6, 2017

I can only testify after Jonathan appears in court – Metuh

Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh on Tuesday told the Federal High Court, Abuja that he can only testify in his ongoing trial after former President Goodluck Jonathan appears in court. Background: The EFCC had accused Metuh of fraudulently receiving the sum of N400m from the Office of the... Read More

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