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October 8, 2016

The Thread: Everything you should know about Izien’s story which broke TwitterNG

When the Izien story began few days ago, no one expected it to snowball so fast and trend for so long. Let’s bring you up to speed. On the 5th of October 2016, a lady named Ahunna came on over on Twitter pointing fingers at a certain Izien Aigbodion, (he tweets @ImNotAHooligans), who owns the design label Looks... Read More
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October 8, 2016

BREAKING: How DSS, police threatened to shoot Gov. Wike

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and men of the Nigeria Police Force threatened to shoot governor of Rivers Nyesom Wike. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday when the security operatives were stopped by Wike from ‘allegedly abducting’ a judge in the state. The security operatives stormed the Judge’s residence... Read More
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October 8, 2016

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. Ex-President Jonathan’s bank accounts were not frozen – Presidency The Presidency on Friday denied claims by some protesters that President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the bank accounts of former President Goodluck Jonathan be frozen. 2. Army arrests 12 B’Haram terrorists (PHOTOS) The Nigerian Army has arrested some... Read More
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October 8, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Comedian, I Go Dye receives UN humanitarian award and more

Comedian, I Go Dye receives UN humanitarian award Stand up comedian, Francis Agoda, popularly known as I Go Dye is now a recipient of the United Nations World Habitat Award of Excellence for Humanitarian & Philanthropy. The comic was presented the award at the Miss United Nations World Habitat event held to mark the United Nations World... Read More
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October 8, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: APC crisis: How 74-year-old man raped 2 girls | Army arrests 12 B’Haram terrorists (PHOTOS) | Delta police smash ‘baby factory’

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. How 74-year-old man raped 2 girls – YNaija ‘Is this the video that has ended Donald Trump’s chances?’ #TrumpTapes – YNaija Army arrests 12 B’Haram terrorists (PHOTOS) – YNaija Expelled actress, Rahama to feature in EbonyLife drama series – YNaija Governor Ugwuanyi swears in acting Chief Judge – Vanguard Delta... Read More
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October 8, 2016

Expelled actress, Rahama to feature in EbonyLife drama series

Actress Rahama Sadau who was expelled from the Hausa film industry, Kannywood is set to feature in a new drama series to be aired on EbonyLife TV, Vanguard reports. Rahama was expelled by the Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) for serially “hugging and cuddling” a Jos-based musican, ClassiQ in a video. The 13-part drama series, “Sons of... Read More
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October 7, 2016

Just In: Bayero University lecturer, two others kidnapped

A lecturer of the Department of Computer Science at Bayero University in Kano State, Saminu Aliyu Kiri has been kidnapped alongside two othr persons, Saharareporters reports. According to the online news medium, he was kidnapped on his way back from supervising a Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). An official from the university confirmed the... Read More
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October 7, 2016

Ex-President Jonathan’s bank accounts were not frozen – Presidency

The Presidency on Friday denied claims by some protesters that President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the bank accounts of former President Goodluck Jonathan be frozen. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this in a statement. Shehu said President Buhari’s administration would not engage in vendetta. The statement reads, “The... Read More
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October 7, 2016

Waje, Lala Akindoju, Adebola Williams, others attend Conversions on ‘We Survived Boko Haram’ stories in Lagos

Today saw the gathering of engaged citizens coming together to have a conversation on stories of victims who survived the Boko Haram insurgency in North East Nigeria. The 2-hour event tagged Conversations on ‘We Survived Boko Haram’ stories was based on the true life accounts of Nigerians who shared their experiences and testimonies of triumph and survival with... Read More
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October 7, 2016

Buhari received N50bn from ex-governors for campaign – Fani-Kayode

Director Media and Publicity of Goodluck Jonathan re-election campaign, Femi Fani-Kayode on Friday alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari received N50 billion from former governors who are now ministers during the 2015 election campaign. He made the allegation in an essay titled, ‘John Paden’s book on President Muhammadu Buhari and his dirty little lies’. Fani-Kayode said the... Read More
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October 7, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. Those Tinubu made are now being used against him – Fayose Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose on Friday condemned the protest against Asiwaju Bola Tinubu by some youths over his calls for the resignation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, John Oyegun.... Read More
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October 7, 2016

Lagos school kidnap: Abductors contact victims’ families

More than 24 hours after kidnapping students and staff of the Lagos Junior Model College, Igbonla, Epe, the gunmen have contacted families of the victims, Punch reports. It has been gathered that local vigilance group have started a thorough search for the kidnappers. It was also learnt that the Navy and police have all escape routes... Read More
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October 7, 2016

Introducing The Octagon Session on nation building with Joshua Ajitena [DETAILS]

The Octagon Session, a platform hosting strategic conversations for national development and innovation, is scheduled to hold on October 10. Hosted by management consultant and speaker, Joshua Ajitena, this session will be the first of many, consisting of a keynote address and a breakout workgroup. Ajitena will address prospects, challenges and solutions for national development. He will... Read More
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October 7, 2016

Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week organize seminars on how to earn a living from fashion [PHOTOS]

From September 15th – 24th, fashion enthusiasts, budding fashion entrepreneurs, and young fashion designers joined Adejoke Rukky Ladoja of Grey Projects, Adebayo Oke-Lawal of Orange Culture, Isoken Ogiemwonyi of Zazaii, Journalist, Wana Udoabang, Ogwa Iweze of Dyzn, Halima Yunusa of 41Luxe, Designer, Akpos Okudu and Chioma Nwuko of Juwal Collections in Lagos, Abuja, Calabar and Enugu respectively for a conversation on... Read More
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October 7, 2016

BREAKING: Kaduna govt declares Shi’ites group unlawful

The Kaduna State government on Friday declared the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, popularly known as Shi’ites led by detained Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky as an unlawful group. In a satement by the spokesperson of the state, Samuel Aruwan, the state said the decision was taken to preserve peace and security in the state. “This action is taken in... Read More
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October 7, 2016

Opinion: Of gridlock and incessant abuse of traffic lights

by Usama Dandare Over the years, traffic signals were controlled by electrical or mechanical devices, but with the advent of the microprocessor, they are now programmed and controlled by computer systems. These signal controls are designed around a communication system that ties individual intersection signals together through a central computer system or a series of... Read More
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October 7, 2016

APC crisis: Tinubu’s claims baseless, reckless – Oyegun

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun has said claims by Asiwaju Bola Tinubu that he rigged the Ondo APC governorship primaries in favour of an aspirant was “baseless and reckless”. Oyegun said this in a statement on Friday, stating that it was an insult to allege that the national working committee... Read More
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October 7, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode: John Paden’s book on President Muhammadu Buhari and his dirty little lies

by Femi Fani-Kayode Professor John Paden, President Muhammadu Buhari’s official biographer, is a man that is very comfortable with distorting the truth and telling lies. He is also a man that has been doing so for virtually all his adult life. Anyone that doubts that should read his biography on the late Sir Ahmadu Bello,... Read More
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October 7, 2016

Niger Delta: Amnesty programme will stop in 2017- FG

The Federal Government on Friday reiterated that the Presidential Amnesty Programme for the Niger Delta ex-fighters will end in 2017. This was stated by the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh during a visit by some of the ex-agitators. There had been calls for further... Read More
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October 7, 2016

Edo election: Ize-Iyamu leads protest against outcome in Benin

Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu on Friday led a protest against the outcome of the polls. APC candidate, Godwin Obaseki had been announced as the winner of the election by INEC and was on Thursday issued a Certificate of Return. But Ize-Iyamu while addressing the... Read More
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