Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari was blackmailing Senate President, Bukola Saraki with his CCT trial in order to have his $30bn loan request approved. The Senate had earlier rejected the request stating that there was not enough information on the borrowing plan. However, Fayose in a statement by his...
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by Jude Feranmi At the New Media and Governance Conference a few weeks ago, (That event where Bobrisky was invited to speak), one take-away for me that has literally shaped my engagements politically with young Nigerians since then was a question asked by Japheth Omojuwa in another panel he was moderating. That panel had Seun Onigbinde...
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by Merhdor Attah Exactly two weeks after the annual Lagos Fashion and Design Week, LFDW, their 2013 sponsors organized a two-day event dubbed ‘GTB Fashion Weekend’. No. It is not a similar concept to British Fashion Council’s London Fashion Weekend for upcoming designers. Instead, it is a full blown fashion event. While this might seem...
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Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Thursday said his recent meetings with President Muhammadu Buhari is not connected to the President $29.9bn loan request rejected by the Senate. He said this in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Senate President on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu. He advised Nigerians to quit “peddling empty speculations...
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Everyone’s favorite (former) child star Benita Okojie, and her sister Bella Rose Okojie (herself a star in her own right, steady on the path of making a name for herself as a radio presenter and actor) come together in this heartwarming blog series where they discuss life in Nigeria, through the eyes of two young...
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President Muhammadu Buhari has said corrupt politicians are using stolen money to wage war against his administration. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina on Thursday, Buhari was quoted as saying this in a meeting he had with the United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, on the sidelines...
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The Central Working Committee for Africa’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), has announced its plans for the next 10 years of the awards. The move follows a review of the last ten years by its Global Board of Advisors – meeting in July 2016. Based on that decision, the series of events...
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by Afam Ade-Odiachi I walk into The Place, an establishment that seems to be the preferred lunch destination of the aspiring middle class, disconnected. Outside, a man walked up to me and said, “Brother, I am hungry. Please buy food for me?” I wasn’t sure what to think, but many things went through me all...
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There’s something very uplifting about knowing beforehand that you are in for the best time. That’s what happened last night. We already explained how much excitement we had built up for the music concert at this year’s Ake Festival. And for a first time organizing a music concert at the annual arts and book festival, it...
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What is a fashion event without street style? On the third episode of Front Row Diaries with Vimbai at Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week, she explores the outfits worn by guests at the prominent fashion event. Host of the show and TV personality, Vimbai Mutinhiri, takes viewers through an exciting journey as she mingles with...
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Nigeria has been ranked number one in Africa and 8th in the world in terms of internet usage. This was confirmed by the second edition of digitalfacts – Nigeria, West & Central Africa; a publication produced by digitXplus. According to the publication, Nigeria has 63 million internet users while China with 632 million users is...
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Super Eagles players have donated one million to support their colleagues, Elderson Echejile and Daniel Akpeyu who are both getting married in December. Both players were part of the team who defeated Algeria 3-1 last week Saturday in Uyo. The players donated N50,000 each to Echiejile and Akpeyi from N350,000 paid to them as camp...
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by Femi Fani-Kayode Though rather belated, I hereby congratulate President-elect Donald Trump on a magnificent victory at the polls in America and I wish him well. I have been an ardent supporter of a Trump presidency for the last one year and I wrote two essays predicting his victory and stating the reasons why I...
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The Federal Government has filed more charges against Supreme Court justice, Sylvester Ngwuta, increasing it from six to 15. Ngwuta was one of those whose houses were raided by operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) on October 9 on allegations of corruption. He is being accused of violating various sections of the Money...
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Yesterday, this photo below circulated on social media, calling the attention of people to a seven year old boy who had been set on fire because he stole garri. Expectedly, people reacted with indignation that a seven year old child could be treated in such a manner in this Nigeria. Turns out the story was false. https://twitter.com/OlisaOsega/status/798787379909664770...
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The 2016 Nobel Laureate winner, Bob Dylan has accepted the award but won’t be able attend the December 10 award ceremony “due to pre-existing commitments,” the Swedish Academy said Wednesday. According to a statement by the Academy, the rock legend wrote a letter saying that, “due to pre-existing commitments, he is unable to travel to...
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Former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga on Wednesday described former President Goodluck Jonathan as the renewed hope for democracy in Africa. Odinga said this at the 2016 Zik lecture series at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka, Anambra State. While speaking on the topic, “The crises of nation states in Africa,” said Jonathan gave credibility to...
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Here are some of the stories that made news yesterday and others that unraveled while you laid asleep – and are still buzzing this morning. Nollywood actor, Leo Mezie is back and well The actor who battled kidney failure and had reportedly lost his right leg to the ailment has now returned from England where...
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The Appeal Court in Abuja on Wednesday reserved judgment on the hearing of an appeal filed by factional candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Eyitayo Jegede to overturn his substitution as candidate of the party in the forthcoming Ondo governorship election. Jegede in his appeal seeks to overturn the order by Justice OKon Abang that...
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These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. N’Delta militants frustrating peace talks, development projects – Presidency The Presidency has said Niger Delta militant groups continue to frustrate the Federal Government efforts to ensure peace in the region. 2. ASUU strike: Senate summons Adeosun The Senate has summoned Minister for Finance, Kemi Adeosun...
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From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. ASUU strike: Senate summons Adeosun – YNaija FG to provide 490,000 jobs through farmers scheme – YNaija Cattle rustlers invade Niger community, kill 6 – YNaija N’Delta militants frustrating peace talks, development projects – Presidency – YNaija Court dismisses suit seeking to stop Saraki’s CCT trial –...
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The Federal Government has said it is planning to provide 450,000 jobs for youths im the country through Smart Farmer Scheme. In a statement on Wednesday. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, said this in Lagos during the National Directorate of Employment Special Day. He said the government, through the NDE, had inaugurated...
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The Senate has summoned Minister for Finance, Kemi Adeosun after moves to stop the warning strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday failed. Senate President, Bukola Saraki held a meeting with the union’s leadership but declined to speak to journalists. Chairman, Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and TETFund, Senator Jibrin Barau,...
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Suspected cattle rustlers have killed 6 persons in an attack on Kukoki community of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. According to the council’s chairman, Mark Jagaba, the attack lasted for 4 hours. He said the suspects, about 50 stormed the community at about 7am. Jagaba also said 700 cows were stolen by the...
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The Presidency has said Niger Delta militant groups continue to frustrate the Federal Government efforts to ensure peace in the region. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu was quoted as saying this in an interview he granted to a Kano-based radio station,...
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A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode who recently regained his freedom from prison has shared his experience in detention for 21 days. Fani-Kayode shared this on Wednesday in a post on his Facebook Page as he recounted his time in the gallows. Here are 7 things we learnt from Fani-Kayode’s prison diaries I was...
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The list of nominees for the 2016 edition of the Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) is out. The award has 23 categories with heavyweights like Wizkid, Olamide, Dbanj, Falz and Aramide, top the list. The highly coveted “Video of the Year” award will be contested for this year by Dbanj, Aramide, Wizkid, Solidstar and Phyno. See full list of this...
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by Femi Fani-Kayode Permit me to begin this contribution with an apology for my disappearance from the literary and political scene for the last one month but this was due to circumstances beyond my control. On October 21st, five days after my 56th birthday, I was arrested by the EFCC without an arrest warrant at...
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Industrialist Chief Rasheed Gbadamosi is dead. He died aged 72. His death was announced by the Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde on Wednesday night on his twitter handle @stevoree. Ayorinde said, “Lagos State Government mourns the passing of a leading industrialist, art patron, former minister and Co-Chairman of Lagos@50, Chief Rasheed Gbadamosi,...
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A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has described his experience during his detention at the Kuje prison. Fani-Kayode who recently regained his freedom recounted how he became friends with detained Boko Haram members in the prison, and how they became his bodyguards during his stay. Sharing his experience on his Facebook Page on...
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