[The Legislative Blog]: We should applaud the Senate for rejecting CBN’s FOREX proposal

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele is obviously in a struggle to keep up with his recent bravado about how his policies have saved the country’s economy from plunging deeper into the recession. In another bid to save the ailing economy, the Federal Government and the CBN proposed an amendment... Read More

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CBN Governor, dollar, foreign currencies, Forex, Godwin Emefiele, legislature, recession, senate

November 22, 2016

FG, Dangote group sign N11.5bn road contract

The Dangote Group on Tuesday said it has signed a contract worth N11.5bn with the Federal Government for the construction of a 42.5 km Obajana-Kabba Road in Kogi State. The regional spokesman of the group, Jibrin Abubakar in a statement in Abuja said the company will commence work immediately. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of... Read More

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Ashif Juma Tax concession, Dangote Group, FG, N11.5Bn road contract

November 22, 2016

CBN not in support of jailing hoarders of dollars – Emefiele

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it is not in support of plans by the federal government to jail Nigerians hoarding dollars. Governor of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele stated this at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, saying he was notaware of the government’s plans. He said, “Let me respond to issues... Read More

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CBN, dollars, FG, Forex, hoarders, jail

November 22, 2016

The Thread: This by fire, by force marriage story will make you cry -or curse

Some days ago, financial analyst Oluwatosin Olaseinde, explored the concept of domestic violence victims being enablers of their own abuse. Today, @biolaojo_ tells the story of a woman who took it upon herself to marry a particular dude, and the drama that ensued, we can say for free, is not at all worth the trouble... Read More

culture, Domestic violence, Foundational issues, marriage pressure, nigeria, The Thread, Weddings

November 22, 2016

Frozen $15m: Patience Jonathan loses application to stop further actions

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday dismissed an application filed by former first lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan seeking to stop Justice Babs Kuewumi from taken further action on the frozen $15m allegedly belonging to her. The presiding judge, Justice Mohammed Idris declined an application filed by counsel to the first lady, Ifedayo Adedipe... Read More

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$15m, EFCC, Goodluck Jonathan, Justice Babs Kuewumi, Justice Mohammed Idris, Lagos court, Patience Jonathan, Skye Bank, Warampo Dudafa

November 22, 2016

BREAKING: ASUU ends warning strike, directs lecturers to resume Wednesday

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Tuesday ended its one week nationwide warning strike over the non-implementation of a 2009 agreement with the Federal Government, The Punch reports. The President of the union Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, who said this in Abuja, called on lecturers to return to work. “We are making progress, especially with the intervention of the... Read More

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academics, ASUU, Federal Government, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, strike, universities

November 22, 2016

FG reduces monthly wage bill by N20bn

The monthly wage bill of the Federal Government has been reduced from N165bn to N145bn monthly. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mr Mahmoud Dutse said this on Thursday while speaking with journalists at the sideline of a workshop on cost management. He said the N20bn reduction in monthly wage bill was achieved after an audit... Read More

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FG, kemi Adeosun, Ministry of Finance, Monthly wage bill, N15bn, N20bn

November 22, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today 1. Toyin Aimakhu’s ex-lover, Seun Egbegbe didn’t steal iPhones in Computer Village, did he? Ex-boyfriend of actress Toyin Aimakhu was on Tuesday arrested for stealing nine iPhones in Ikeja. Egbegbe reportedly stole the phones rom a phone store, Kaalcech Innovations and Consultancy located on number 9... Read More

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ASUU, cristiano ronaldo, football coach, gay, iPhones, Koke, Seun Egbegbe, supreme court, The Late 5, Toyin Aimakhu

November 22, 2016

#OndoDecides: Election will hold as scheduled – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says there’s no going back on Saturday’s governorship election i Ondo. Chairman of the electoral body, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made the disclosure on Tuesday in Akure saying the commission had put everything in place to ensure its success. Yakubu said the situation in Ondo had not met the conditions provided... Read More

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Ahmed Makarfi, INEC, Ondo election, postponement, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu

November 22, 2016

The Thread: Twitter clapsback at Molara Wood

Writer, journalist, literary editor and critic, Molara Wood waded into the matter of the Nigerian President’s daughter- Zahra Buhari’s marriage- and Twitter Nigeria came back for her, with delight and no regrets. Zahra Buhari will be getting married to Nigerian billionaire Ahmed Indimi. Talk about a power couple. But Molara Wood reckons Zahra and her... Read More

Ahmed Indimi, Aisha buhari, feminism, Marriage, molara wood, nigeria, Politics, Power

November 22, 2016

#OndoDecides: IGP deploys 26,000 policemen, 3 helicopters

The Nigeria Police Force says 26,000 personnel will be deployed for the November 26 governorship election in Ondo. The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Mr Ibrahim Idris, who said this on Tuesday in Akure during a meeting he held with INEC officials and representatives of the political parties in the state, added that three helicopters, 12... Read More

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26000 men, governorship election, IGP Ibrahim Idris, Ondo, peace

November 22, 2016

Tekno signs record deal with Sony Music

Nigerian artiste Tekno has signed a record deal with Sony Music. The deal which was signed on Tuesday was inked in the presence of Ubi Franklin, CEO, TripleMG, the record label to which the artiste belongs. CEO of Upfront and Personal, Paul Okoye shared the video of both men (Tekno and Franklin) signing the deal... Read More

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Ayojay, Davido, paul okoye, record deal, sony music, Tekno, TripleMG, Ubi Franklin

November 22, 2016

Opinion: 2019 Elections | The acrimony is setting in too early

by Frank Ijege There is a parable told by Jesus about the rich man. The man had recorded a bounty harvest and was wondering on what to do with it. “What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops”, he asked himself. Then he said to himself, “this is what I’ll do,... Read More

2019 Elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Mal. Nasir El-Rufai, nigeria, Politics, President Muhammadu Buhari

November 22, 2016

Opinion: Reflections on human frailty

by Albert Afeso Akanbi Baba is a portly, jolly good middle-aged man with a protruding stomach that giggles any time he laughs, and a penchant for greeting and cracking jokes. In fact, his humorous jokes were one reason I liked giving him a tip anytime I drove into the estate. It would be hard to imagine... Read More

Carl Sagan, Christianity, Ghandi, Human frailty, mandela, Religion

November 22, 2016

Opinion: Rethinking the future of education in Africa: Agenda 2063 in focus

by Oyindamola Johnson I had the opportunity of attending the recently held World Bank Group Youth Summit on “Rethinking Education for the New Millennium” in Washington, D.C. The 2-day summit brought together experts from different sectors around the world, as well as young emerging global leaders from over 90 countries, to deliberate on issues focusing... Read More

africa, economy, education, employment, Innovation and Technology, nigeria, opinion

November 22, 2016

Ebonyi bans sale of imported rice

The Ebonyi government has banned the sale of imported rice in state. Governor David Umahi while speaking with participants of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Senior Course 39, Jaji, who isited him in Abakaliki on Monday said the government will soon enforce the ban. He said people should patronise Ebonyi Rice. “I will... Read More

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ban, David Umahi, Ebonyi, importation, rice

November 22, 2016

Opinion: How things change gradually and then suddenly, sometimes

by Gidimeister Isn’t it familiar? We are slim and fit for the longest time, then suddenly, we are overweight and unfit. One cheat meal after another, too many crazy weekends, age, not enough exercise, FIFA, pretty soon, you are a big boy (or girl). You saw small changes here and there, but bloody hell, how... Read More

boko haram, Change, corruption, IDPs, life, Military, nigeria

November 22, 2016

Air force jets kill Boko Haram insurgents (WATCH)

Fighter jets belonging to the Nigerian Air Force have killed some Boko Haram terrorists in northern Borno. In a statement in Tuesday by the Director, Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Grp Capt. Ayodele Famuyiwa, the fighter jets bombarded a Boko Haram location at Kadari and killed an unspecified number of the insurgents. Famuyiwa... Read More

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boko haram, fighter jets, insurgents, Nigerian Air Force, Video

November 22, 2016

Navy arrests fake Naval Commodore at National Assembly

The Nigerian Navy (NN) has arrested a fake Naval Commodore as part of its crackdown on fake maritime outfits. The suspect, one Mr Allen Benson Edema was arrested on Friday October 18 within the premises of the National Assembly. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Christian Ezekobe, the... Read More

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Commodore Christian Ezekobe, Fake Commodore, Mr Allen Benson, Nigerian Navy, Proscribed Maritime agencies

November 22, 2016

Our 10 best looks from the 2016 American Music Awards red carpet

The just concluded American Music Awards is the 44th of its kind and this year, it was another opportunity for the stars…

2016, American Music Awards, best looks, Ciara, fashion, Keke Palmer, Lady Gaga, Red Carpet, Taraji P. Henson

November 22, 2016

Ooni unveils Africa’s 3rd tallest statue, Moremi Ajasoro (PHOTOS)

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has unveiled Africa’s third tallest statue in Ile-Ife. The 42-feet statue is situated at the exact spot where Moremi lived in Ile-Ife thousands of years ago. The statue has 30 risers and was 100 percent locally constructed by Nigerian engineers and youths sourced with solely Nigerian materials. Moremi Ajasoro... Read More

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African Renaissance Monument in Dakar, Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt, Moremi Ajasoro statue of Liberty in Ile- Ife, Nelson Mandela Union Building, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife, Ramesses II in Egypt

November 22, 2016

Fresh Direct NG, DeliveryBros and Medsaf win 2016 She Leads Africa Demo Day

A container farming company, a motorbike delivery service and an online medical procurement platform went home as the winners at the 2016 She Leads Africa Demo Day. The Demo Day was the closing ceremony to the 6 months She Leads Africa Accelerator entrepreneurship development program. Supported by the Work in Progress! Alliance and Guaranty Trust... Read More

Toyin Aimakhu’s ex-lover, Seun Egbegbe didn’t steal iPhones in Computer Village, did he?

Ex-boyfriend of actress Toyin Aimakhu has been arrested for stealing nine iPhones in Ikeja. In what seems like a movie (or is it?), Egbegbe reportedly stole the phones early Tuesday from a phone store, Kaalcech Innovations and Consultancy located on number 9 Medical road, Computer Village, Ikeja. According to reports from Linda, Egbegbe who arrived... Read More

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computer village, iPhones, Seun Egbegbe, Theft, Toyin Aimhaku

November 22, 2016

The Thread: Let Twitter Nigeria prepare you for NYSC camp

Congratulations, Otondos. You have finally come of age for that rite of passage every educated Nigerian adult must necessarily participate in, if not, no work. Rejoice. Not too fast, there’s a lot you need to know. Best to start with the essentials you need for camp, and no, we are not talking about extra batteries... Read More

Alawee, CAMP, nigeria, nysc, Place of primary assignment

November 22, 2016

ASUU threatens to go on indefinite strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to go on an indefinite strike just as a one-week warning strike elapsed today. The union’s meeting with the Senate on Monday had ended in a stalemate. Ifeanyi Abada, the Chairman of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Chapter of the Academic staff Union of Universities... Read More

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ASUU, indefinite strike

November 22, 2016

Nigerian football juggler breaks Guinness World Record (WATCH)

Harrison Chinedu, a Nigerian football juggler has broken the Guinness World Record for cycling with a football balanced on the head. Chinedu cycled for 103km with a ball on his head, dodging the potholes and hawkers in the city of Lagos. The distance covered was from the beach to the National Stadium, Surulere Lagos. According... Read More

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Football juggler, Guinness World record, Harrison Chinedu, Nigerian

November 22, 2016

Opinion: Tackling the cyber security challenges in Nigeria

by Calvin Ebun-Amu As African states continue to transform into cashless societies, more criminals morph into faceless predators lurking through the deep depths of cyberspace. Nigerians reportedly lost $450m to digital fraud. More recently, the South African financial institution Standard Bank reportedly lost 300 million rands to ATM “heists” in Japan. Fighting Fraud The Central... Read More

CBN, Cyber crime, Cyber security, malware, nigeria

November 22, 2016

#HumanRight2016: TIERs partners Y!/YNaija.com to hold discussion conference on human rights

The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) in partnership with Y!/YNaija.com will hold a discussion conference themed: Human Rights, Sexuality and the Law on December 14, 2016 at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos. The conference which is organized to mark the 2016 International Human Rights Week will dispassionately examine the local and international dimension of... Read More

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human rights, sexuality, TIERs, TIERS Nigeria, ynaija

November 22, 2016

Just In: Supreme Court orders A’Court to pass judgement on Ondo PDP crisis

The Supreme Court has ordered the Court of Appeal to pass judgment on PDP Ondo governorship candidacy tussle. Presiding over the hearing, acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen struck out ten motions filed against the lower court by Biyi Poroye. Onnoghen directed the Appeal Court to immediately proceed with the case. The Supreme Court... Read More

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Ondo election, Ondo PDP crisis, supreme court

November 22, 2016

Dear youth corper, here’s ALL you really need to take to NYSC camp

The National Youth Service Corps has announced today that prospective corps members can now print out Call-Up letters via the online portal. Usually, for most people this is troubling news. It’s Tuesday and if you are in the first stream, you’ll need to pack up and go wherever you’ve been posted to by Thursday, the 24th.... Read More

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advice, CAMP, camp commandant, nigeria, nysc, Redeployment, satire, soldiers, sticky, Youth Corps

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