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November 15, 2016

Opinion: Saving the armed children of Borno

by Mustapha Alhassan, Emmanuel Bosah, Ahmad Jumare, Ashraf Usman, and Faisal Wando History has shown us that over time, children have been extensively involved in military campaigns. In times of turmoil children represent one of the most vulnerable groups and are often exploited by warring parties for various reasons including combat, espionage, and sexual purposes.... Read More
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November 15, 2016

2017 budget: FG proposes to part-fund N2.69trn deficit with recovered loots

The Federal Government is planning to fund the 2017 budget deficit of N2.69 trn from recovered loots, Punch reports. According to the news platform, the proposal was made in the Medium Term Expenditure Framework/Fiscal Strategy Paper, which was submitted to the National Assembly. Recall that the Senate had rejected the document stating that it was... Read More
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November 15, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Obasanjo wanted to be president for life – Atiku | Akeredolu, Mimiko bicker over plots to shift poll

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Reps: NLC, TUC condemn purchase of cars worth N3.6bn – YNaija Boko Haram: 370,389 households displaced in the N’East – YNaija Obasanjo wanted to be president for life – Atiku – YNaija Former Defence Chief, Badeh forfeits $1m to EFCC – YNaija 2017 budget: Recovered loot to... Read More
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November 15, 2016

To the nattering nit-wits of Nigeria’s internet, Soyinka set you straight with these 5 statements

All the headlines read “I will tear my green card if Trump wins the US elections – Wole Soyinka”. But these were the exact words of the Nobel Laureate to the students of Oxford University, England, “If in the unlikely event he does win, the first thing he’ll do is to say [that] all green-card... Read More
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November 15, 2016

Former Defence Chief, Badeh forfeits $1m to EFCC

Former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh has forfeited $1m allegedly discovered in his house to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Punch reports. The EFCC had discovered $1m in Badeh’s mansion while investigating the arms scandal. The mansion was also seized and he was subsequently charged to court. Badeh denied ownership of the... Read More
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November 15, 2016

Obasanjo wanted to be president for life – Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said former President, Olusegun Obasanjo wanted to become a life president, contrary to reports that he wanted a third term in office. Atiku said this in an interview with a quarterly magazine published by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Zero Tolerance. Atiku said tenure limitations were removed from... Read More
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November 14, 2016

Ughamadu is NNPC’s new Group General Manager in shakeup

There has been a major shakeup in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC). The shakeup has affected some top management staff who have been redeployed across board in a major exercise designed to reflect operational realities and ensure sustained performance and profitability. The announcement which was made on Monday sees 109 Management staff promoted while... Read More
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November 14, 2016

Oh no Hillary! The FBI Director’s letters aren’t the reason you lost…

At least not the sole reason. American news sites – Politico, The Guardian UK, The New York Times are some we have read – report that Secretary Clinton has blamed her Wednesday night’s loss on the two letters written by FBI director, James Comey about her indiscretion with the e-mails. In the New York Times, Clinton... Read More
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November 14, 2016

Buhari arrives Morocco for Climate Change Conference (WATCH)

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Morocco, venue of the 22nd Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), also known as COP-22. Buhari departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International, Abuja late Monday afternoon aboard the presidential jet. On arrival, the president was greeted by some members of his cabinet, and... Read More
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November 14, 2016

We need oil to get out of oil – Osinbajo

Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria needs oil to get out of oil. Osinbajo made the remark on Monday at the presentation of three books written by Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu in Abuja. The books are, Compendium of Oil and Gas Cases in Nigeria, Legal issues in the Nigerian Petroleum Industry and... Read More
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November 14, 2016

#ABetterYouABetterNigeria: Enhance your chances of success in the marketplace

Do you want to be the best in your field, dominate your industry and lead in the market place? Do you want to meet new people, learn new skills and stretch your capacity to achieve? The Platform – The Young Professionals Bootcamp (YPB) is created to provide world class training to give you the edge... Read More
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November 14, 2016

Union Bank and Ria Money Transfer partner to offer Remittance Pay-out Services

Union Bank, Nigeria’s leading innovative financial institution has partnered with Ria Money Transfer (“Ria”), one of the largest money transfer companies in the world, to offer money transfer pay-out services across Nigeria. The new agreement allows Union Bank customers to receive remittances in local currency at Union Bank payout locations which includes its branches nationwide. Customers... Read More
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November 14, 2016

Woman accuses husband of sleeping with their daughter

A woman has accused her husband of sexually abusing their six-year-old daughter. The woman, Francisca Okechukwu, a businesswoman who filed for divorce on Monday at Jikwoyi Customary Court, Abuja, said she had caught her husband, Tony Okechukwu several times fiddling with her daughter’s private part. She said, “I caught my husband touching my daughter’s private... Read More
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November 14, 2016

Navy clamps down oil thieves

The Nigerian Navy (NN) says it has intensified efforts to clampdown on crude oil theft and illegal bunkering activities in the Niger Delta. According to a statement issued on Monday by its Director of Information, Commodore Christian Ezekobe, the Navy said its efforts has led to the destruction of more illegal refineries and arrest of perpetrators.... Read More
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November 14, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. We used 10 days to count the N1.2bn cash collected by Fayose’s aide – Witness A prosecution witness in the trial of Abiodun Agbele, an aide to Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose on Monday said it took them ten days to count the N1.2bn cash collected from... Read More
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November 14, 2016

African Film Consortium makes case for African cinema at AFRIFF

After a glamorous opening of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) at the new Filmhouse-IMAX, Lekki, Lagos, the real business of the one-week festival began on Monday with film screenings, industry sessions, master classes and other programmes, taking place simultaneously at the Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island; Genesis Deluxe and Filmhouse-IMAX, Lekki; Maryland Mall, Ikeka and... Read More
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November 14, 2016

N136m fraud: Ex-Airforce officer granted bail on stringent conditions

Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja on Monday, November 14, 2016 granted bail to Air Vice Marshall Tony Omenyi (rtd), who is being prosecuted on a 3-count charge of abuse of office and money laundering to the tune of N136m by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,( EFCC). Omenyi... Read More
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November 14, 2016

After 3 years, Olamide, Etisalat part ways

Rapper Olamide and telecomunications company Etisalat have parted ways after three years. Both parties announced the end of their relationship on their social media accounts on Monday. Etisalat on its Twitter account, wrote, “It’s been 3 amazing years of working with you @olamide_YBNL. All of us at @etisalat_9ja wish you the best in your future... Read More
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November 14, 2016

We used 10 days to count the N1.2bn cash collected by Fayose’s aide – Witness

Alade Oluseye Sunday, a witness in the case against Abiodun Agbele, an aide to the governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday said it took ten working days to count the N1.2bn cash collected from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). Sunday, who was the branch manager of Zenith Bank, Akure at the time, stated... Read More
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