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FG set to shut down open drug markets from July 1

Over the years, disorganized distribution of drugs have been the deal but the government isn’t okay with it, to ensure organized drug distribution system in the country, the federal government will on July 1 commence the implementation of the National Drug Distribution Guidelines (NDDGs). During a press conference on Friday in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary... Read More

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“She tempted me and enjoyed it” | 75-year-old man who raped his 11-year-old granddaughter

A 75-year-old man was paraded in Plateau State by the police, after he was caught sleeping with his 11-year-old granddaughter. Umoru Choji, claimed that his granddaughter had always slept with him on the same bed, which he said tempted him to have sex with her, the commissioner of police, Nasiru Oki revealed. He admitted to having... Read More

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This is NBC’s reaction to the hate messages from Radio Biafra

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), on Friday, urged the public to ignore radio Biafra transmission. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs of the commission, Alhaji Awwalu Salihu. The statement said the commission had become aware of a pirate radio station transmitting seditious and divisive content contrary to the provisions... Read More

N1.3tr discovered as stolen Nigerian monies are being traced

The Federal Government has begun the process of tracing stolen Nigerian funds and recovering them from foreign nations where they are stashed. The main countries where the past corrupt officials are believed to have stashed these funds are; United States, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland and other European nations. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi... Read More

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Ikorodu bank robbery: Police offers N5m reward for information

After the robbery of 2 banks at Ikorodu on Wednesday and a previous robbery 3 weeks ago in the same Ikorodu location. The robbers, 10 in number raided 2 banks and snatched 2 SUVs. The police is now offering a very big reward for any information on the robbers. The state Police Command’s spokesperson, Mr... Read More

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Why Buhari didn’t pray (and won’t be praying anymore) at the National Mosque

Henceforth, President Muhammadu Buhari will stop participating in Juma’at prayers at the National Mosque, Abuja. The President will now observe his weekly Juma’at prayers at the Presidential Villa Mosque. A statement released on Friday, June 26, by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, revealed why Buhari took the decision. He said; “President... Read More

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These are the 9 members of the just-dissolved NNPC board (PHOTO)

President Buhari has dissolved the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation with immediate effect. The announcement was made in a statement released on Friday, June 26, by the Director Communications, Office of Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Alhaji Haruna Imrana, on behalf of the HoS, Mr. Danladi Kifasi. The 9 members of... Read More

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Army presents cheques to families of soldiers killed by Boko Haram

62 next of kin of soldiers who died in battle against Boko Haram, have been compensated by the Nigerian Army. On Friday, June 26, the Chief of Army Administration, Major General Adamu Baba Abubakar, presented cheques to families of the fallen heroes. Abubakar said the gesture was a sign of appreciation for their fallen colleagues and... Read More

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President Muhammadu Buhari dissolves NNPC board

It is beginning to look like the present administration has begun work as President Muhammadu Buhari has dissolved the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) with immediate effect. Buhari also expressed gratitude to members of the dissolved board for their services to the nation. We’ll update as soon as we get more details.

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US Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage nationwide

This is absolutely huge. Via Talking Points Memo: Gay and lesbian couples already can marry in 36 states and the District of Columbia. The court’s ruling on Friday means the remaining 14 states, in the South and Midwest, will have to stop enforcing their bans on same-sex marriage. The outcome is the culmination of two... Read More

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Buhari attends first Jumat prayer in Presidential Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari attended his first Jumat service inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja, today, Friday, June 26. This was also the first time a Jumat service would be held in the premises. The National Mosque, Abuja, was where all former Muslim Presidents and Vice Presidents, attended Jumat prayers. Before relocating to the Villa last earlier in... Read More

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Osinbajo reiterates the government’s commitment to fighting corruption

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reiterated that the present administration is really committed to fighting corruption. Osinbajo, who disclosed this in Lagos at the 3rd Annual Christopher Kolade Lecture On Business Integrity, said it was not possible for anyone without integrity to still have integrity in his business. “Integrity must reflect in behavior. It is... Read More

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Saraki explains why the House adjourned its sitting

The House of Representatives had their own share of the recent fracas happening in the house, as lawmakers threw caution to the wind and exchanged blows for leadership positions. After the house resettled, the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, adjourned plenary till July 21. He said that the adjournment was to give the Senate... Read More

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All ye shoppers on Instagram, beware of scammers

Scammers and 419ers have moved from the typical way of scamming people to using social media to do their jobs. In the past it has always been either they walk up to you, cook up a story and dupe you. It evolved to hacking into prominent peoples email accounts to solicit for funds. They have... Read More

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5 things you should know about the newly appointed Accountant-General

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, June 25, appointed Alhaji Ahmed Idris as the Accountant General of the Federation. The appointment was disseminated Haruna Imrana, Director of Communications for the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Danladi Kifasi. Owing to the fact that not a lot is known about the new Accountant-General, we’ve painstakingly compiled... Read More

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Gov. Ambode solves Lagos traffic in latest photoshoot

Ambode is working. Èkó ò ní bàjé! Inspection of Apapa traffic gridlock points #ekoonibaje #itesiwajueko A photo posted by Akinwunmi Ambode (@akinwunmiambode) on Jun 25, 2015 at 10:59pm PDT Looks like he brought more traffic to the place. Inspection of Apapa traffic gridlock points #ekoonibaje #itesiwajueko A photo posted by Akinwunmi Ambode (@akinwunmiambode) on Jun... Read More

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Why I killed my wife and reported myself to the police – Lagos Carpenter

Michael David, a 31-year-old Carpenter who resides in Ojodu area of Lagos, has murdered his wife, Oyinyechi Dennis and reported himself to the police. Read his narration to the police via Vanguard. “Oyinye is the mother of my son, although I did not marry her legally but when she became pregnant for me, I went to her aunty... Read More

Angry mob sets policeman’s vehicle ablaze for crushing schoolboy

An angry mob has set ablaze a policeman’s vehicle on Abeokuta Road, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, for crushing a schoolboy to death. Punch Newspaper reports that the boy, Ope, who wore the uniform of Moslem Comprehensive Junior School, was crushed at about 4pm while returning from school on Wednesday, and he reportedly died on the spot.... Read More

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It’s official: Buhari’s ADC formally kicks DSS officials outside the Presidential villa

The Aide-de-Camp, ADC, to the President, Lt. Col Abubakar Lawal, has formally informed the Department of State Security that its personnel would no longer provide close body protection for President Buhari. According to a memo signed to this effect, the DSS officials will be replaced with men of the Nigerian Army and Police personnel “who were... Read More

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Lawmaker defends Reps, explains why blows were exchanged

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted and justified their action at the house of representative. Member in the House of Representatives, Nasiru Sani Zangon Daura, representing Zango/Baure Federal Constituency of Katsina State, issued a press statement to explain the reason behind the physical battle that ensued during plenary on Thursday. “We are here on... Read More

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PDP reacts to the House of Reps fracas

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the wrestling episode that occurred among disgruntled APC members on the House of Representatives. It said it a show of shame and national embarrassment saying the ugly development brings to question, President Muhammadu Buhari and his party’s commitment to democracy, unity and the stability of the country. The... Read More

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Kaduna State, BudgIT partner on pioneering Open Budget System

The Kaduna State Government, led by Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with BudgIT, Nigeria’s foremost civic technology organization, to commence the development of an Open Budgeting system. Placing a premium on the principles of transparency and using civic tools to optimise efficiency, the Kaduna State Government has decided to... Read More

The President cannot “unlook” the NASS crisis

All through the NASS crisis, President Muhammadu Buhari have been quiet about it, not interfering or anything and this has got Nigerians suspicious and questioning. Since his swearing in in May 29, Buhari has not appointed any minister, keeping quiet all through, and watching as NASS crisis divides the house and also the party, All Progressive Congress... Read More

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Ortom tenders names of 13 commissioner nominees to assembly

Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom has sent the names of 13 commissioner nominees to the House of Assembly for approval. The letter was read on the floor of the house by the Speaker, Terkimbi Ikyange, during plenary in Makurdi on Thursday. Punch reports that Ikyange, while reading the letter disclosed that the approval would... Read More

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IMAX is coming to Lagos

Rejoice, Lagosians! IMAX is coming. Film house Cinemas has partnered with IMAX to bring the first ever IMAX cinema in Nigeria AND West Africa. This follows IMAX’s deals in South Africa and Angola. Via Uhuru Times: “Our mission is to establish the best movie-going experience in Nigeria. IMAX will help us realize this goal by... Read More

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NASS Crisis: House adjourns sitting till July 21

There was commotion in the House of Reps today as pro-All Progressives Congress lawmakers kicked against the election of principal officers by the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara. The clash occurred between members loyal to Dogara and members loyal to the APC. Members of the House of Representatives resumed sitting after sanity was restored following the rowdy... Read More

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Radio Biafra: The President must do something

Not everyone can remember what it was then but some of our grannies and great grannies would remember the feeling of war but even for those who remember, the mention of Biafra gives them nightmares. In recent times, there has been a quiet resurgence of the Biafran movement and Radio Biafra has been at the... Read More

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French taxi drivers violently protest Uber

Uber is in trouble again. This time, France is the country. Taxi drivers in France are blocking roads to Paris airports in protest of @Uber pic.twitter.com/c5daYs0h78 — BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) June 25, 2015 Via NPR: Cab drivers in France and elsewhere have become increasingly vocal critics of Uber, which they see as having an unfair... Read More

How a scared Buruji Kashamu fled from an Aero flight on Tuesday

Prince Buruji Kashamu, the embattled Senator, who is allegedly wanted in the United States, appears to be scared of two things- extradition and death. According to a report by PM News, Kashamu scampered off an Aero Contractors flight, alongside his lawyers, over a minor problem with the plane. The dramatic incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, June 23, when Kashamu... Read More

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