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Fuel scarcity: Lagosians wait in vain for public transportation (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju and Hycinth Iyereosa Nigerians, especially Lagosians, felt the effect of the prevalent fuel scarcity this morning, Monday, May 25. For many workers and schoolkids, getting to their respective destination was a struggle as the fare prices were either astronomically jacked up and in most cases, their simply weren’t enough commercial buses. With... Read More

Oando rounds off Africa Day campaign with Google hangout with Wale Tinubu

Earlier this month, Oando kicked off a month-long campaign tagged, “25 CEOs Transforming Africa Tweet-Profile”. Each day from 1 May, Oando unveiled an African CEO who is contributing immensely to the development of the African continent. Today, 25 May, which is D-Day for Africa Day, Oando Group CEO – Mr. Wale Tinubu – will be interviewed on... Read More

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Dear celebrities, try not to piss off your fans like Paul Okoye did this morning

by Anike Jacobs Fans can make or mar you. They can praise you all the way one minute, but just a little and not-well constructed statement from you is enough to piss them off and make them crucify you. We bet Psquare’s Paul Okoye didn’t see that coming hours ago when he chose to react to the fuel... Read More

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Kashamu was known as ‘God’ during drug trafficking days

by Kolapo Olapoju The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, says Buruji Kashamu, was known as ‘God’, among other names, during his days as the leader of an heroin trafficking ring. A statement by the NDLEA spokesman, Mitchell Ofoyeju, on Sunday, May 24, said: “According to official report, Kashamu has been on the wanted list of both the US Drug... Read More

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Jonathan, Osinbajo and wives worship together in Abuja (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs President Goodluck Jonathan and Vice President-elect, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday, May 24, worshipped at the National Christian Centre, Abuja as part of the 2015 Presidential Inauguration service for the Nigerian Christian community. The interdenominational inauguration service at the National Christian Centre also doubled as a Presidential Thanksgiving service for out-going President... Read More

When your Landlord goes this far to help, then you mean a lot to him

by Anike Jacobs A 55-year-old landlord in Lagos and transporter, Alhaji Ramon Adeleke, has been arrested by operatives of Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. Why? He went into robbery to save the life of his friend and tenant who has kidney failure.The father of four, was caught alongside his friend, Lukmon Shoyoye on closed-circuit television, CCTV, footage stealing a... Read More

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Fuel scarcity: Labour Congress threatens to instruct workers to stay at home

by Iyobosa Omoregie The Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened to direct workers nationwide to stay at home, if the prevalent fuel scarcity persists. In a statement released in Lagos by the Joe Ajaero-led faction of Congress, the federal government was advised to find a lasting solution to the problem or risk a nationwide strike action. The... Read More

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Fuel scarcity: GT Bank to shut down nationwide branches

by Anike Jacobs The fuel scarcity being witnessed in Nigeria has continued to cause a shutdown of business and leading commercial bank, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) has not been left out. The bank sent out an email notice to its customers on Sunday, May 24, 2015, that it would be forced to close its branches... Read More

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Ifeanyi Ubah to the rescue, promises to release 70 million litres of fuel

by Azubuike Azikiwe There may finally be some temporary succour for Nigerians in the face of the severe fuel scarcity prevalent in the country. While other depot operators and oil marketers have refused to sell petroleum products until their outstanding subsidy claims of over N200billion is paid by the Federal Government, Capital Oil and Gas... Read More

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Obasanjo’s younger sister dies after a brief illness

by Damilola Jagun Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo’s sister, Madam Adunni Eweje-Obasanjo, has died at 76. Eweje-Obasanjo, passed away on Tuesday in a private hospital in Ota, Ogun State, after a brief illness.. Obasanjo shared the news on Sunday, May 24, when he hosted women leaders from the South-West at his residence in Abeokuta. One of the... Read More

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The major players behind the fuel scarcity in Nigeria

by Kolapo Olapoju Just before the oil marketers are labelled evil for withholding fuel from the reach of Nigerians, it is imperative to have a proper perspective and background of why the subsidy payment has to be made and why the marketers are hellbent on receiving their money before making available petrol products. In the international... Read More

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Buhari gets ‘confused when people talk about fuel subsidy’

by Panshak Ibrahim President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, says the fuel subsidy scenario confuses him every time it is brought up. In an interview with Daily Trust, Buhari was asked if he had considered maintaining or withdrawing fuel subsidy in its entirety, taking into cognizance that fuel is currently scarce in the country as a result of the... Read More

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“A lioness with a powerful voice” || Fani-Kayode defines Patience Jonathan in 4 quotes

by Anike Jacobs Are you one of the critics condemning the outgoing first lady and accusing her of soiling her husband’s career with her detrimental campaigns, then you should read this submission from the Director, Directorate of media and publicity of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, Femi Fani-Kayode. In a recent interview with Leadership, he... Read More

This is the worst thing that can happen to a groom on his wedding day

by Chinwe Okafor You may think that the worst thing that can happen at your wedding is when the Pastor asks if there is anyone who doesn’t want the union to hold and someone actually gets up, but that’s far from it. This man probably never saw this coming in his days of wild living,... Read More

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US requested for Kashamu’s extradition – Attorney-General

by James Sambo The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke (SAN), says the United States is behind the house arrest placed on Ogun-East Senator-elect, Buruji Kashamu. While speaking to Punch Newspapers on Saturday, he said the actions of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency was informed by a recent extradition request by the... Read More

Jonathan’s ally General Danjuma asks Buhari to investigate ‘Jonathan’

by Panshak Ibrahim General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), has advised President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to investigate the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan over the $60 billion debt it will inherit. The former Defense Minister made the call while speaking to reporters in Takum, Taraba State on Saturday, during the commissioning three newly built bridges along Takum-Katsina Ala road. ”What we are... Read More

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MTN users, your network may be about to get really crappy

by Anike Jacobs The management of MTN says that the current diesel scarcity currently prevailing in Nigeria is posing a significant threat to quality of service and its ability to optimally operate the network. In a statement released today, the Corporate Services Executive Akinwale Goodluck said: “Most of our base stations and switches are powered round-the-clock by... Read More

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Why Beat FM, Classic FM will be shutting down operations

by Temitope Onitiju Sadly folks, you will not be able to listen to a couple of your favorite radio stations tonight. The scarcity of petrol products in the country has affected Beat FM and Classic FM. The two radio stations, which are under the same management, have issued brief statements on Twitter, that they are... Read More

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Army claims to have rescued 20 women, children from Sambisa

by Panshak Ibrahim The Defence Headquarters says 20 women and children were rescued during a military operation in Sambisa forest in Borno, on Friday. This was revealed in a statement released by the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen Chris Olukolade. “Despite continuous encounter with large number of land mines which still litter the Sambisa forest,... Read More

Desperate man, Buruj Kashamu has threatened to commit suicide

by Kolapo Olapoju Ogun Senator-elect Buruji Kashamu whose home is surrounded by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has threatened to kill himself. The NDLEA officials are in his home to pick him up as part of the process of extraditing him to the United States, where he is wanted by prosecutors... Read More

Supreme Court re-lists constitution amendment case for Monday

by Ranti Joseph It seems the National assembly have found a way around it and President Goodluck Jonathan is not winning the battle as in a surprise U-turn, the Supreme Court rescheduled for Monday the hearing of the case arising from the face-off between the National Assembly and Jonathan on the legality of the Fourth... Read More

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35 APC senators endorse Saraki for Senate President (VIDEO)

by Clifford Orji Minutes ago, Bukola Saraki uploaded these two videos on his official twitter. The rumour going around about a consensus candidate for the position of Senate President and Deputy Senate President is false. — Bukola Saraki (APC) (@bukolasaraki) May 23, 2015 Men lie, women lie, videos don’t.

Family denies allegations that Osun worker attempted suicide related to unpaid salaries

by Ranti Joseph Remember the civil servant, Femi Owolabi, who almost committed suicide due to unpaid salaries by the state government, his family members have denied the report saying it was a family affairs. Owolabi, a level-4 Environmental Officer in the council, reportedly attempted suicide on Thursday last week by drinking Gramozone in his B 19 Ogbon... Read More

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Some northern elders want Buhari to grant amnesty to Boko Haram terrorists

by James Sambo Prominent northerners have implored the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to declare amnesty for Boko Haram insurgents when he takes over power on May 29. The elders who made the call include the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Mohammed Uwais and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe and... Read More

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Buruji Kashamu’s home surrounded by NDLEA

by Damilola Jagun The home of Ogun state Senator-elect, Buruji Kashamu, has been surrounded by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). According to Channels TV, the NDLEA is making moves to extradite the Kashamu to the United States of America to answer drug related charges against him in the country. Kashamu had... Read More

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Diezani literally ran like ‘Blessing Okagbare’ to board Buhari’s flight yesterday

by Kolapo Olapoju Maybe not as fast as Blessing Okagbare, but Diezani Alison-Madueke, ran the race of her life on Friday morning, to meet up with a life-saving flight to London, which had Muhammadu Buhari, on board. The Minister of Petroleum Resources apparently smuggled herself into a British Airways flight to London, so as to have a... Read More

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Buhari may pardon soldiers on death row – Femi Falana

by Kolapo Olapoju Leading lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana, says that President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, may commute the sentences of soldiers on death row. In a telephone interview with Punch Newspapers, he expressed optimism that the incoming President may not sign the death warrants on the 66 soldiers convicted for mutiny. He said, “No democratically elected... Read More

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Over 50 world leaders will attend Buhari’s inauguration

by Kolapo Olapoju Not less than 50 world leaders will be attending the inauguration of the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, on May 29. This was revealed on Friday, May 22, by the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Chief Edem Duke, at a news conference in Abuja. Duke disclosed that invitation cards had been sent to all... Read More

This is what Pres. Jonathan wants to do after May 29

by Ranti Joseph Apparently, President Goodluck Jonathan has other interests after leaving office on May 29 as he hinted that his major commitment will be to engage religious and ethnic leaders across the country on the need to allow peace to reign. Jonathan, who disclosed this shortly after he was presented with the 2015 Epitome... Read More

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GEJ trekkers arrive Otuoke, receive royal welcome (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs Now we can breath and rest easy. A certain young man, John Oladele Nihi, who has embarked on a trek from Abuja on the 4th of May to honour the outgoing president, Goodluck Jonathan has now arrived his destination, Otuoke. Touted as the first Twitter Reality Show, Nihi made great use of the... Read More

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