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Buhari presides over Federal Executive Council meeting (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The meeting which is holding at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa has in attendance top government aides and ministers of the federation. Buhari will on Wednesday afternoon receive the 21 released Chibok girls.

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3 things you should know about the man Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr

His father will never be forgotten – Ken Saro-Wiwa. A name never to be missed out in Nigeria’s history. Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr. has been reported dead after suffering a stroke on Saturday that saw him placed on life support up until Tuesday evening when he gave up. We know that his father was an amazing novelist and... Read More

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Just In: Buhari to host recently released #ChibokGirls

The Presidency on Wednesday announced that President Muhammadu Buhari will on Wednesday afternoon receive the recently released Chibok girls. The presidency made the disclosure via its Twitter account stating Buhari will also receive their families. President @MBuhari will receive the recently released Chibok Girls and their families this afternoon. — Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) October 19,... Read More

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“He wasted it”| Chimamanda’s assessment of Buhari takes no prisoners

Chimamanda Adichie is on a roll, it appears. In less than two weeks, she has gone from Beyonce’s brand of feminism to joy that is Michelle Obama’s and now, she has penned the most incisive analysis of President Muhammadu Buhari governance till date. We promise you nothing is left out! It begins in a flashback... Read More

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How Buhari ‘cheated death’ during the Biafra war

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari was almost killed during the Nigerian civil war that lasted for three years. According to the author of Buhari’s autobiography, entitled, “Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria” John Paden, the then young officer missed a sniper’s bullet by a few inches. Paden wrote, “Buhari was among the first of... Read More

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Adeboro Odunlami: Miniature Nigeria [NEW VOICES]

by Adeboro Odunlami Do not get me wrong, I believe in a working news reporting system. I am constantly impressed by Nigerians who abruptly pause their journey to work or church, to stand by a Newspaper stand, read headlines and argue with their fellow curious and concerned Nigerians. Sometimes, however, I wonder why most of... Read More

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Navy arrests 28 oil thieves

In a bid to rid Nigeria’s maritime of criminals, the Nigerian Navy said it has arrested 28 oil thieves during recent operations. In a statement by Navy spokesman, Commodore Christian Ezekobe, the Navy said 13 suspects were arrested by a patrol team in Akwa Ibom State for bunkering activities. He said two boats laden with... Read More

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Vice President Osinbajo hosts students of Igbobi college (PHOTOS)

Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday hosted some students of Igbobi College Yaba. Osinbajo hosted the students who were all smiles as they paid a courtesy call to the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

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#ForTheRecord: My father may not have died in vain | Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr on justice for the people of Ogoni

by Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr. Twenty years ago today my father and eight other Ogoni men were woken from their sleep and hanged in a prison yard in southern Nigeria. When the news filtered out, shock and outrage reverberated around the world, and everyone from the Queen to Bill Clinton and Nelson Mandela condemned the executions. What... Read More

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Truck kills 4 in Ibadan

Four people were killed on Tuesday in Ibadan, capital of Oyo when a truck ran into traders and pedestrians at the ever busy Oja Oba market. According to eyewitnesses the truck lost its balance after a brake failure. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Toye Arulogun who condoled with the families of those... Read More

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‘I gave Fayose N2.23bn for Ekiti poll’ – Obanikoro

Former Minister of State for Defence Musiliu Obanikoro says he gave Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose the sum of N2.23bn cash for the Ekiti governorship election, The Nation reports. Obanikoro who is being interrogated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for N4.745billion wired to a company by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) said... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Drake’s One Dance is the most streamed song on Spotify, Kerry Washington welcomes second child | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. “One Dance” is the most streamed song on Spotify – EVER! Music streaming app, Spotify has announced that Drake’s hit song One Dance that features Wizkid and Kyla is its most streamed song in... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

1. “I will love to act as a market woman” – Tiwa Savage Popular musician Tiwa Savage says she would really love to play the role of a market woman in a movie. 2. Slain 3SC defender killed in cultist’s shrine – Army The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said the slain Shooting Stars of Ibadan defender,... Read More

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Saudi Arabia executes own Prince for murder

In a rare case, a Saudi Arabian prince has been executed for killing a man during a brawl three years ago in the capital Riyadh, the interior ministry has said. According to the ministry, Prince Turki bin Saud al-Kabir was put to death in the capital. Details of how he was executed was not given –... Read More

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“I will love to act as a market woman” – Tiwa Savage

Popular musician Tiwa Savage says she would really love to play the role of a market woman in a movie. Tiwa made this disclosure during an interview with online newspaper Premium Times on Tuesday. During the interview Tiwa spoke on a variety of issues ranging from how she handles negativity in the media, to her deal... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: These are the ways Senator Bukola Saraki wants us fight corruption

The National Assembly resumed plenary sessions for the week today and amidst the flurry of activities, Senate President Bukola Saraki presented a plan of action that will assist in the anti-corruption crusade in the country. Senator Saraki launched the plan while speaking at the opening of the “National conference on the role of the legislature... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: 3SC defender killed in cultist’s shrine – Army | 70 Nobel Laureates endorse Hillary Clinton | Nasarawa Assembly recalls 6 suspended APC lawmakers

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Slain 3SC defender killed in cultist’s shrine – Army – YNaija U.S. Presidency: 70 Nobel Laureates endorse Hillary Clinton – YNaija Man beats 10-year-old son to death in Ogun – YNaija Why I paid assassins to kill my husband – Woman – YNaija Water Resources: 150,000 children lost... Read More

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Why I paid assassins N500,000 to kill my husband – Woman

The Lagos Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old woman for hiring assassins to kill her husband, The Vanguard reports. The suspect, Mrs. Chika Orji was picked up by policemen attached to the Area ‘J’ Command, Ajah, of the state due to a confessional statement of one of the suspected assassins, Bright Ikechukwu, who was arrested while attempting... Read More

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U.S. Presidency: 70 Nobel Laureates endorse Hillary Clinton

Things just got better for the Democratic Candidate in the U.S. presidential election, Senator Hillary Clinton as she has been endorsed by 70 Nobel Laureates, according to the New York Times. Clinton who is battling with businessman Donald Trump of the Republican party for a seat at the Oval Office was endorsed on Tuesday. In a... Read More

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Man beats 10-year-old son to death in Ogun

The Ago-Iwoye division of the Police in Ogun has arrested a 37-year-old man, Rasak Adekoya, for allegedly beating his 10-year-old son to death. The accused was arrested after some residents informed the police. According to residents Adekoya was in the habit of excessively beating his son. The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abimbola... Read More

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The Media Blog: Someone made our point better – If you don’t want it published, then don’t tweet it

We are really tired of all the false accusations of ‘plagiarism’ that people on Twitter throw about every now, and again, and now again. Pulse journalist, Fuad Lawal, helps us make it even clearer…

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Slain 3SC defender killed in cultist’s shrine – Army

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said the slain Shooting Stars of Ibadan defender, Joseph Izu who was shot by members of the Joint Task Force on Sunday was killed at a cultist’s shrine, The Punch reports. The late defender’s father, Reuben Izu had accused the Army of executing his son at close range. Reacting to the development,... Read More

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Ken Saro-Wiwa’s son dies at 47

Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr, Son of famous Ogoni activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa is dead. According to SaharaReporters, Saro-Wiwa suffered a stroke and died in a London on Tuesday morning. Saro-Wiwa Jr was was editor of the UK Guardian’s New Media Lab and would have been 48 on November 28. He also served as presidential aide to ex-presidents Olusegun Obasanjo,... Read More

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Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia fails to honour EFCC’s invitation

A Federal High Court judge, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia on Tuesday ignored the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The EFCC had invited some judges over the government’s investigation of some members of the judiciary. One of the judges, Justice Musa Kurya however honoured the invitation and was at the agency’s Lagos office on... Read More

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The Film Blog: What Nate Parker said about the Nigerian film market

Some of us on TFB believe that the best thing Nate Parker could have done for his image for his new film, Birth of a Nation. Instead of talking about all that messiness with the rape allegations, we are talking about a film that everybody seems to agree is excellent. Our friends at BellaNaija met... Read More

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I never approached Justice Okoro on any court case – Amaechi

Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi on Tuesday said he never approached Justice Okoro Inyang, a Justice of the Supreme Court over any case. Justice Okoro in a letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mahmud Mohammed had alleged that Amaechi visited him to influence some Supreme Court cases. But Amaechi in a statement... Read More

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13 soldiers wounded, others missing after attack by Boko Haram

The Army has said some soldiers have gone missing after an attack by Boko Haram on troops in Gashigar, Borno State. In a statement by Army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman, the army said the group attack the soldiers at about 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Usman said the troops suffered a “temporary setback” and had to withdraw from the... Read More

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[The Presidential Blog]: Davido wants us to cut Buhari some slack

It’s not how we usually hear about Davido. I don’t remember a time when ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ has ever made comment that can be considered political and hopefully this does not come back to bite him. Actually, Nigerian musicians rarely touch on this particular subject but then who can blame (this is who by the way)... Read More

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