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Endsars

December 4, 2017

#EndSARS: Police IG orders immediate restructuring of SARS

As calls for the scrapping of the Nigerian Police Special Unit, Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) intensifies, the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the immediate re-organisation of the notorious unit. Why it matters: Nigerians took to Twitter to start a trend after several stories of SARS intimidating and killing innocent Nigerian youth became more disturbing... Read More

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December 4, 2017

Atiku can’t win any election even in his own local govt – Buhari’s aide

Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, Lauretta Onochie has said former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar does not have the popularity to win in his own local government. Onochie said this while speaking on Politics Today on Channels TV. Background: Atiku had resigned from the party, stating that it was dying. The former Vice-President was... Read More

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December 4, 2017

There’s no plan to increase fuel price – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said there is no plan to increase prices of petroleum products. NNPC General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Ndu Ughamadu said this in a statement on Monday. NNPC said the ex-depot petrol price and pump price will remain the same. It added that it has enough fuel in stock to... Read More

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December 4, 2017

Court orders arrest of ex-Enugu governor over alleged fraud

Former governor of Enugu State, Chimaroke Nnamani has been served a bench arrest warrant for failing to appear before the court. Background: Nnamani had in 2007 faced charges of alleged economic crime and money-laundering, amounting to N5 billion. Mohammed Yinusa, a justice of the Federal High Court had confiscated four companies and assets belonging to Nnamani. Nnamani’s re-arraignment was... Read More

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December 4, 2017

Atiku’s return will add value to our party – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the return of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to the party as a welcome development. PDP spokesperson, Dayo Adeyeye said this in a statement on Sunday. What happened: Atiku had resigned from the APC, describing it as a dying party. The former Vice President had announced his return... Read More

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December 4, 2017

‘Reps get 20 more cars for oversight functions’

Another set of 20 cars purchased for members of the House of Representatives have arrived at the National Assembly, Punch reports. According to the newspaper, the addition increases all delivered cars to 260 out of 360 members of the house. Why it matters: The House of Representatives had agreed to purchase new cars for members, which... Read More

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December 4, 2017

I am not excluded | Makarfi hints at interest in PDP presidential ticket

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caretaker committee, Ahmed Makarfi has hinted that he may contest the party’s presidential ticket. Makarfi said this while speaking in the current edition of The Interview. What Makarfi said: “I have heard the rumour (that I am running), it has been there since 2007… I have thought of it.... Read More

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December 4, 2017

I am entitled to $800m compensation for unlawful detention | Kanu tells ECOWAS court

Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has said he is still entitled to $800m compensation for his alleged unlawful arrest and detention in 2015. Kanu said this through his lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, in response to a motion filed by the Federal Government. What happened: Kanu had filed the suit on March 3, 2016... Read More

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Goodluck

December 4, 2017

After the convention, PDP will become solid – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the Peoples Democratic Party will become solid after its national convention on December 9. Jonathan said this in an interview with newsmen after his visit to Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, in Port Harcourt, on Sunday. What he said: He said, “God willing, we will go through the convention... Read More

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December 4, 2017

FG amends charges against Misau over IGP allegations

The Federal Government has amended the charges of spreading injurious falsehood preferred against the senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Isah Misau. Background: Senator Misau, a former police officer had accused the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris of corruption. The Senator had alleged that some top officers pay millions of Naira to get special promotions from... Read More

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December 3, 2017

EPL Roundup: Manchester City get 13th consecutive win | Bournemouth, Southampton share points

Manchester City get 13th consecutive win against West Ham United Manchester City came from behind to win a record 13th Premier League match in a row with victory over West Ham at Etihad Stadium. A header from Angelo Ogbonna on the stroke of half-time put the visitors ahead before Nicolas Otamendi equalised shortly after the break. David Silva... Read More

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Speech

December 3, 2017

No cause for alarm over alleged plot to bomb Abuja – FG

The Federal Government on Sunday has said there is no cause for alarm over alleged plans by Boko Haram to attack the Federal Capital Territory and elsewhere around the country. This was in a statement by Segun Adeyemi, Special Adviser to the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Sunday. Why it matters: The... Read More

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LIbya

December 3, 2017

FG releases emergency numbers for stranded Nigerians in Libya

The Federal Government has provided emergency numbers and email addresses for distressed Nigerians in Libya. Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tope Elias-Fatile, gave the contacts in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Background: CNN had reported that that Africans were being auctioned as slaves in Libya. The Federal Government in response had repatriated some Nigerians... Read More

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December 3, 2017

#EndSARS: They are doing very well | Police dismiss calls for proscription of SARS

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed calls for the prescription of the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS). Background: Nigerians had taken to Twitter to protest the alleged human rights abuses by SARS officials. Using the hashtag #Endsars, they accused SARS of maltreating and torturing innocent citizens at will. What the police said: While speaking to TheCable on... Read More

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December 3, 2017

BREAKING: Atiku returns to PDP

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Atiku announced his defection on Sunday in a Facebook live video. What happened: Atiku had resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that the party was dying. What is happening: His Facebook post reads: “Hello, my name is Atiku Abubakar. I am... Read More

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December 3, 2017

FG appoints Abdul Zubair acting DG of SEC

The Federal Government on Sunday said Abdul Zubair has been appointed as acting director-general, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Efe Ebelo of the commission’s corporate communications unit, in a statement, said the appointment was with immediate effect. Background: Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun had suspended the commission’s boss, Munir Gwazo. Gwazo had been accused of... Read More

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December 3, 2017

Intelligence Fusion Centre in Maiduguri will stop Boko Haram attacks – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Intelligence Fusion Centre the Federal Government is setting up in Maiduguri will stop the attacks by Boko Haram. Buhari said this while reacting to the bomb attacks in Biu market on Saturday. What happened: More than 13 persons were killed and 53 injured after two female suicide bombers detonated explosive... Read More

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December 3, 2017

I will definitely beat Buhari this time – Atiku

Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar has said he “will definitely beat” President Muhammadu Buhari during the 2019 presidential election. Atiku was quoted as saying this in an interview with Dele Momodu on The Boss newspaper. What Atiku said: Atiku said the President has been “wasting” a lot of goodwill since assuming office. “I will definitely beat him this time... Read More

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December 3, 2017

Terrorists have threatened to attack Abuja | US, UK warn citizens

The United States and British governments have warned their citizens to stay away from Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over alleged threats by terrorist groups to carry out attacks during the festive season. According to Punch, the British government in its latest travel advice by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said its nationals should avoid crowded places... Read More

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Northern governors set up committee to expose Boko Haram sponsors | YNaija.com

December 3, 2017

Why I won’t contest for any position in 2019 – Shettima

Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has said it would be a “great disservice to humanity” if he contests any position in 2019. Shettima said this in an interview on the Osasu Show by Osasu Igbinedion. What he said: The governor said to go back to school, earn a PhD and learn French. “What am I vying for,” he... Read More

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December 3, 2017

Why did you conceal your findings on Chibok girls probe? | Borno govt asks Jonathan

The Borno State government has asked former President Goodluck Jonathan to release the findings of his committee set up to investigate the abduction of Chibok schoolgirls. The state Commissioner for Education, Musa Kubo said this in a statement on Saturday. Background: Borno governor, Kashim Shettima during a recent book launch had said Jonathan wanted to sack him over... Read More

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December 2, 2017

“A poor person has no business in politics” – PDP Chieftain

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adeseye Ogunlewe, has said that poor Nigerians should not bother trying to be active in politics. Mr Ogunlewe stated this on Friday during an interview on Channels Television. He said this in reaction to the supposition that party delegates will be ‘paid’ by candidates of the forthcoming... Read More

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December 2, 2017

It is just a “fictitious concoction” – Buhari dismisses Atiku’s U.S. ban claim

President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed claims by a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar that he was not allowed into the U.S. for about 15 years. The claim by former Vice President @atiku, in an interview published today, that "for about 15 years, Buhari could not enter America on account of religious considerations" is FALSE. At... Read More

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December 2, 2017

EPL Roundup: Man Utd’s 10 men defeat Arsenal, Liverpool thrash Brighton, other scores

The 15th round of the Premier League campaign started with the Chelsea and Newcastle match. Two goals from Eden Hazard and one from Alvaro Morata secured the three points for Chelsea. Newcastle returned one. Liverpool thrashed newcomers, Brighton 5-1 Get in! pic.twitter.com/oJoHQoPXJu — Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 2, 2017 The last game of the day... Read More

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December 2, 2017

Police confirm 13 persons dead, 53 others injured in Borno suicide attack

The Nigerian Police, Borno Command have confirmed the killing of thirteen people in a suicide attack at the main market in Biu town, Biu Local Government Area, Borno. The Police Public Relation Officer, DSP Victor ISuku in a statement said the act was carried out by two female suicide bombers. Mr Isuku added that one... Read More

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December 2, 2017

Jonathan, Wike differ over the PDP Chairmanship ambition of Secondus

As the national convention of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) draws closer – December 9 – media reports have emerged that former President Goodluck Jonathan and the governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike are at loggerheads over the candidature of Prince Uche Secondus – a former acting Chairman of the PDP National Working Committee (NWC). According to... Read More

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December 2, 2017

BREAKING: 13 people killed in Boko Haram attack in Borno

Thirteen persons are feared dead while 53 others have sustained injuries after two female suicide bombers detonated explosive devices in Biu, Borno, Channels Television reports. The two attackers were also said to have died in the twin explosions which occurred at a market in the town at about 11:00 am on Saturday.

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December 2, 2017

Afenifere, Ohanaeze knock Gov Shettima for his comment on restructuring

The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere has said the Governor of Borno, Kashim Shettima, is ignorant of the outlines of restructuring – the reason he made comments against the sustained calls for the nation’s economic and political structure. Why it matters: Shettima had on Thursday downplayed the agitations for the restructuring of the country, saying “Let us improve on... Read More

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December 2, 2017

How I seized a viable business opportunity in 1971 – Atiku

A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar said he made his first business venture in 1971 when he acquired four pick-up vans in a hire-purchase agreement to start a transport business in Lagos. According to his media office, the former Vice President made the revelation on Thursday night at InterContinental Hotel in Lagos after receiving the Honourary... Read More

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December 2, 2017

Wizkid’s feat at Mobo Awards, Nigeria’s #WorldCupDraw with Argentina, and other stories that got people talking this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, had resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and it would not have been surprising if he were given an automatic ticket to run for Presidency in 2019. But, the party – PDP, where everyone thinks he... Read More

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