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The United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) has said it is monitoring five local government areas in Anambra State for any incident of Lassa fever. According to the organization,the action became necessary following the recent outbreak of Lassa fever in the state, claiming three lives. The five local government areas are Orumba North, Nnewi, Ayamelum,... Read More
Here are some yesterday’s top stories and others that unraveled while you were asleep – and are still buzzing today. The third edition of Olamide Live In Concert (OLIC) set to hold on 26th December Olamide’s annual year-end concert is slowly turning into a ritual for most as it has become one of the most... Read More
LOL! Contrary to the popular reaction to Joys Oyedepo’s “healing miracle” video, all we have to say here is LOL! Lol at Joys’ failed attempt at exploiting the undeniable gullibility of Nigerians. Failed attempt because, “Sorry Joys, we did not fall for this one”. But hey, unlike most, we are not here to pull you... Read More
The Federal Government will on November 21 arraign Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, one of the Supreme Court justices whose house was raided by operatives of the DSS, Punch reports. It was gathered that the case will be presided over by Justice John Tsoho of the Federal High Court, Abuja. It was learnt that the court has... Read More
In an ambience of fun and great expectation, several delegates and movie enthusiasts stormed Filmhouse-IMAX last Friday for ’76, the closing night film of this year’s edition of the prestigious Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). The IMAX hall, venue of the screening of ‘76, directed by Izu Ojukwu, was filled to the brim. The anticipated... Read More
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. FG, ASUU to meet over ongoing strike action The Federal Government on Thursday expressed optimism that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) would suspend its nationwide warning strike. 2. EFCC refuses to respond to Fayose’s application challenging seizure of his properties The Economic and Financial... Read More
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. EFCC refuses to respond to Fayose’s application challenging seizure of his properties – YNaija We will ensure violence-free polls in Ondo – IGP – YNaija FG, ASUU to meet over ongoing strike action – YNaija Why we bought cars worth N3.6bn for members – House of Reps... Read More
The Federal Government on Thursday expressed optimism that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) would suspend its nationwide warning strike. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Dr. Clement Illo while speaking with journalists said the government will be meeting with the leadership of the union on Friday (today) and Monday. ASUU and... Read More
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday failed to appear in court for the hearing of an application filed by Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, challenging the seizure of his properties by the agency. The application was to be heard by the Federal High Court in Abuja and presided over by Justice Nnamdi... Read More
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has assured Nigerians that the governorship election in Ondo State, slated for November 26 will be violence free. Idris made the assurance on Thursday when he spoke at a programme titled, ‘Security Threat Assessment for the governorship election in Ondo State’ organised by the Cleen Foundation in Akure, the... Read More
The House of Representatives on Thursday gave reasons why it took the decision to buy cars worth N3.6bn amidst the economic situation of the country. The House is expected to make payment for 360 cars for its members within a period of 24 months. It was learnt that the lower chamber has already taken delivery... Read More
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, says the sentencing to death of a Nigerian in Singapore for drug related offences is heartbreaking. In a statement by her Special Assistant on Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun in Abuja, she appealed to Nigerians to shun drug trafficking. “While we regret the death sentence... Read More
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said only four persons were killed by attacks on two villages by Boko Haram insurgents, Premium Times reports. Earlier reports had said 22 people were killed between Monday and Tuesday in the attacks on Dasa and Duwabayi, both in Monguno Local Government Area. Speaking on the incident, spokesman of the 8th Task Force Division,... Read More
Indigenous rap artiste Olamide Adedeji will drop his sixth studio album on December 26, 2016. The album coincides with the third ‘Olamide Live in Concert’ tagged ‘Beast Mode III’, holding at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. While making the announcement on social media, Olamide wrote, “The Glory drops on 26th of December (the... Read More
The bad blood between the Kaduna State Government and the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) got messier on Thursday. The government demolished a primary and secondary school owned by the Shiite sect. The demolition of the school called “Fudiyya Centre”, located at Babban-Dodo, Gangaren-Fadama, in Zaria was greeted with happiness by some residents of the town. Musa... Read More
The Rivers Police Command on Thursday denied invading the Rivers Government House. The State Command Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Nnamdi Onmoni, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt. Mr. Onmoni was reacting to an allegation by Special Assistant to the Governor on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu that the... Read More
The trial of Abiodun Agbele, an aide to governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti continued on Thursday with the EFCC first prosecution witness, PW1, Alade Oluseye Sunday, telling Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja that, it took about forty-five minutes to offload from the aircraft, the N1.2bn cash sent by... Read More
Governor of Ekiti, Peter Ayodele Fayose in his characteristic and unconventional way of doing things on Thursday took the streets of Ekiti to celebrate his 56th birthday. The governor who was flanked by two policemen was accompanied by an aide who stood beside him and doled out cash to the people, as Fayose served them his... Read More
Residents of Port Harcourt, the Rivers capital will experience power outage for 27 hours, according to the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED). Spokesman for the company, John Onyi, who disclosed this on Thursday in Port Harcourt in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, said electricity supply will be disrupted between November 17 and... Read More
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Jonathan taught African leaders the true meaning of democracy – Ex-Kenyan Prime Minister Former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga on Wednesday described former President Goodluck Jonathan as the renewed hope for democracy in Africa. 2. FG owing Jonathan, Obasanjo, Babangida, Shagari 10 months allowances The... Read More
The salaries and allowances of former presidents Goodluck Jonathan, Olusegun Obasanjo, General Ibrahim Babangida, and Alhaji Shehu Shagari have not been paid since January this year, The Nation reports. This was discovered when members of the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs visited the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation... Read More
by James Eze Chinua Achebe would have been 86 yesterday. I remember him in a very special way in the piece below : On the day that would have been Chinua Achebe’s 86th birthday, I can’t help but wonder what would have happened if he hadn’t died three years ago. So much has happened since... Read More
The Uber Escape Festival is the first Pan-African shopping festival to be organized within the country put together by DV Media Nigeria Ltd and the Landmark Events Centre. It congregates intercontinental and global brands and aims at being the biggest and most patronized expo with a host of activities lined up to make it a... Read More
November 20, 2016 will definitely be an unforgettable day as April City Entertainment is set to host the fifth-anniversary edition of its gospel club; Coterie. This event creates an avenue for young Christian professionals to hangout and network while having fun with their favorite gospel celebrities. This edition of Coterie will take place at Planet One,... Read More
The Defence Headquarters has appointed a new commander for Operation Delta Safe in the Niger Delta. The new commander, Apochi Ogabu Suleiman, a Rear Admiral replaces Rear Admiral Joseph Osa Okojie, with immediate effect. Suleiman was the Director Development at the Defence Headquarters before his recent appointment. He was also the Flag Officer Commanding, Central... Read More
The Octagon: We appreciate your taking time out to join this chat session which is one of the first of many conversations to go on www.theoctagon.com.ng. This session will end at 7pm. We have two moderators in the room who will only offer guidance where necessary. Please feel free to openly share your thoughts and... Read More
Governor of Ekiti Ayodele Fayose, says the killing of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) should be investigated by the International Criminal Court (ICC) and Amnesty International (AI), Daily Trust reports. Fayose who spoke on Thursday through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, said, “The murder of over 300 Nigerians,... Read More
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday paid a visit to the family of Ibrahim Dasuki, a late Sultan of Sokoto who died on Monday. Jonathan also took time out to sign the condolence register during his visit as he condoled with the Dasuki family and the Sokoto monarchy. Writing on his Twitter page, Jonathan said,... Read More
The Future Enterprise Support Scheme (TFESS) presents a master-class on “Making the Sales”. Are you struggling with making sales as an entrepreneur? Then this masterclass is for you. Making sales has become a very important issue as sales generate revenue. In today’s business arena, challenges can arise at any time, and to be an effective... Read More