October 7, 2016

Ministers now queue to buy fuel – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Thursday said members of the Buhari-led administration experienced change a “long time ago”. Mohammed made the remark while speaking in Lagos when he unveiled the ‘Change Begins With Me’ campaign to the corporate world. He said public officials were no longer seen as demigods, as they... Read More

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October 6, 2016

The Thread: ‘Your body na gold…?’ and other silly things men say

We promise, this is not a men bashing article. What it is a woman venting her frustrations at cultural cliches that abound in Nigeria. Patriarchal cultural cliches. If you’ve ever had a man touch you and then explode in anger when you communicate your objection to his action, you will understand Chinny’s ordeal. Please see... Read More

drivers, feminism, men, nigeria, patriarchy

October 6, 2016

Senate begins probe of N330bn Amnesty funds

The Senate on Thursday began investigation into how monies set aside for the Presidential Amnesty programme have been spent over the years. The red chamber said it is undertaking the investigation due to the increase in youth restiveness in the Niger Delta region despite the huge sums budgeted. It is the belief of the Senate that... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Assets of Dieziani’s associates to remain frozen – Court

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Thursday said the assets and funds of businessmen Kola Aluko and Jide Omokore, who are linked to former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dieziani Alison-Madueke will remain frozen. The Federal Government had sued companies belonging to both men over an alleged $1.8bn. The lawsuit has the Federal Republic... Read More

alison-Madueke, Jide Aluko, Jide Omokore

October 6, 2016

FG planning to set up 6 new ICT hubs – Minister

The Minister of Information, Adebayo Shittu on Thursday revealed that the Federal Government is planning to set up six new ICT hubs in the country. He said the new ICT hubs will ensure more investment in ICT. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications, Sunny Echono said the ministry is trying to attract investors. Echono said, “The Ministry... Read More

Adebayo Shittu, Federal Government, ICT Hubs

October 6, 2016

How Pres. Buhari approved needed funds for Nigeria, Zambia clash – Dalung

The Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari has approved funds for the World Cup Qualifier between Nigeria and Zambia. There had been reports that the NFF was unable to release funds for the match due to financial challenges, which it denied. Dalung, while speaking with journalists at the National Secretariat of... Read More

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October 6, 2016

FG summons Turkish ambassador over detained Nigerian students

The Federal Government has invited the Turkish ambassador to Nigeria, Hakan Cakil over the detention of 50 Nigerian students in the country. The Turkish government had allegedly detained 50 Nigerian students studying in its country last week. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Godfrey Onyeama has said the government has demanded the immediate release of the students.... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Peregrino Brimah: The advice I gave Pres. Muhammadu Buhari…

by Peregrino Brimah The election results had hardly been announced when I sent then President-elect Muhammadu Buhari “My Shopping List.” It went without saying that Buhari, the winner of the 2015 elections would need to hit the ground running like Ojukwu had hoped – as he said in an interview – of Nigeria’s leaders when Nigeria gained independence. But not... Read More

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October 6, 2016

EFCC arrests CEO of “Lets partner with you ltd.” over N4bn fraud

Following over a hundred petitions from across the country on the operations of an alleged Wonder bank and its nefarious activities, the EFCC on Thursday September 6, 2016 arrested the Managing Director of “Lets Partner With You Ltd”, Chief Patrick Shanchi Nwokike at his residence in Enugu. Petitions from a cross section of Nigerians and... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Buhari, Dogara meet in Aso Rock

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday had a meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara at the Aso Rock. The meeting which held in the President’s office in the State House lasted for about one hour. Dogara, however declined to speak to journalists after the meeting.

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October 6, 2016

Opinion: Kaduna and the quest to bridge the gender gap in Agriculture

by Yusuf Ishaku Goje Agriculture remains the most viable vehicle towards addressing issues of poverty, food insecurity, gender inequality, and unemployment. In Nigeria, the agricultural sector continues to play a significant role in economic development with a multiplier effect on the economy and contributes immensely to the gross domestic product (GDP). According to the Food... Read More

agriculture, economy, investments, microfinance banks, nigeria, women farmers

October 6, 2016

Jonathan, Jega’s patriotism shamed ‘prophets of doom’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the magnanimity of former president Goodluck Jonathan was key in disappointing the “prophet of dooms” who predicted the disintegration of the country in 2015. Buhari said this at the 2015 Leadership Award organized by the Leadership Newspapers, where he won the Person of the Year alongside former president Goodluck... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Edo election: INEC issues return certificate to Obaseki

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Certificate of Return to the Edo state Governor-Elect, Godwin Obaseki. Obaseki had won the September 28th governorship election in the state. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Sam Olumekun while speaking at the event said the election was a historic moment in the lives of Edo people. “It is a historic... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Opinion: These are the ways I’ll love you

by Olatoxic I’ll kiss you in front of your parents while you’re pregnant with our first child. I’ll remind them of the day I met them and how terrified they were of the idea of me and how far we’ve all come from then. I won’t tattoo your name on my skin, but I’ll ink... Read More

boyfriend, future wife, Marriage, relationship

October 6, 2016

We are being owed two months allowances | Troops fighting Boko Haram cry out

Troops fighting terrorist group, Boko Haram have alleged that they are being owed two months allowances by the Nigerian Army, SaharaReporters reports. According to the online news platform, the soldiers claim they have not been paid allowances for August and September. “Our allowances are usually enough to take care of our needs. But the last... Read More

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Nollywood

October 6, 2016

Jennifer Chioma Amadi: Growing up [Nigerian Voices]

by Jennifer Chioma Amadi Childhood is one phase that has so much influence on every individual. This is where the training that the adult usually does not depart from when he is old is acquired. Though we may learn other things while growing, experiences, memories and most scars sustained from childhood are usually carried throughout... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Opinion: Is Nigeria a house falling?

by Jideofor Adibe When Karl Maier published his book This House Has Fallen: Midnight in Nigeria in the year 2000, I was probably among the first people he gave an advance copy of the book months before it was formally published. I was at that the Books Review Editor of the London-based monthly magazine, Africa... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Troops neutralize male suicide bomber in Maiduguri

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole on Thursday neutralized a male suicide bomber at the outskirts of Maiduguri, Borno State. According to a statement by army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman, the bomber strapped with heavy Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) vest attempted to infiltrate through the troops forward defences at Jidari Polo general area. It was said that he... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Woman sentenced to two years for assaulting policemen

A 35-year-old woman, Oduwa Egbenayabuwa on Thursday was sentenced to two years imprisonment for assaulting some police officers by an Oredo Magistrates’ Court in Benin. Prosecutor, Patrick Agbonifo said Oduwa committed the offence on October 31, 2015 when she assaulted Isaikpere Alfred, a police inspector. Oduwa had slapped the Inspector on his back while performing his duties. She was... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Ijaw Council protest against alleged prosecution of ex-President Jonathan, wife

Members of the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide on Thursday staged a peaceful protest against the alleged prosecution of former President Goodluck Jonathan and his family in Yenagoa, capital city of Bayelsa state. The youths blocked vehicular movements along Sani Abacha Road and Isaac Boro Expressway in the state. The protesters also alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Buhari, Jonathan, Jega named Leadership persons of the year (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari was one Thursday named Leadership Newspaper’s person of the year. Immediate past president Goodluck Jonathan, and immediate past chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega were also named persons of the year for 2015. Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara was named Politician of the... Read More

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October 6, 2016

House of Reps resolve to investigate ATM charges

The House of Representatives on Thursday decided to investigate charges by commercial banks for Automated Teller Machine. The Committee on Banking and Currency has been saddled with the responsibility of investigating the N65 charge as well as other charges. The motion was moved by Tijani Yusuf, under Matters of Urgent Public Importance. Yusuf said the Central Bank of... Read More

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October 6, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: If you see Dino drive by, holla at your boy!

A man has love for the beautiful things in life and a man will not let the economic recession stop him. Tufia! Just last month, haters reported that Senator Dino Melaye showed off two vintage cars in one week. A Mercedes Benz 190 (1958 model) and a Hindustan Ambassador. Since it looks like we have... Read More

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October 6, 2016

The anti-jungle justice bill needs to be passed – it’s way overdue

Yesterday at the Senate, the anti-jungle justice bill passed second reading. The bill titled “Bill for an Act for the prohibition and protection of persons from lynching, mob action and extrajudicial executions and other related offences 2016” was sponsored by Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West constituency. The passage of the bill is long overdue as it... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Precious Ohakosim: My journey to the people’s paradise [Nigerian Voices]

by Precious Ohakosim As I heard the shrilling sound of my cellphone at about 04:30 am, I bolted out my couch immediately. It was morning. I knelt down to say a word of prayer as my daily custom was. Then I had my workout routine for about thirty minutes. The heavy drops of sweat dropping... Read More

Nigerian Voices

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October 6, 2016

BREAKING: Ekiti lawmaker suspended for 180 days

The Ekiti state House of Assembly on Thursday suspended the lawmaker representing Ikole 1, Gboyega Aribisogan, for 180 legislative days‎ for alleged anti-party activities. Aribisogan was accused of plotting with the opposition to impeach the state governor, Ayodele Fayose, an allegation he denied. He was accused of plotting with the Senator representing Ogun East senatorial district,... Read More

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October 6, 2016

BREAKING: Gunmen abduct VP, teacher, 2 pupils

Four persons were abducted on Thursday when gunmen stormed Igbo Nla Model College in the Igbo Nla, Epe area of Lagos State. The gunmen who arrived in speedboats shot into the air sporadically into the air. Four pupils, the vice-principal and a teacher were initially abducted. A police team rescued two of the pupils but the gunmen had... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Eketi Edima Ette: The chairman of skirt-chasers association did a number on me

by Eketi Edima Ette There was a time, a time and a time ago, when I wore my heart on my sleeve and my middle name was Shakara-IyangaSpecial. That was the time I met my Igbo Hustler a.k.a. My Sweet Egovin. Very hardworking fine boy. Unlike my Yoruba Angel, I didn’t like or want this... Read More

boyfriends, Cheaters, mothers, relationship, victims

October 6, 2016

Governors shared oil funds because Jonathan mismanaged it – Amaechi

Minister of Transport Rotimi Amaechi says governors demanded that the Excess Crude Account (ECA) be shared because former President Goodluck Jonathan mismanaged it. Amaechi, who spoke on One on One, an interview programme on NTA, on Wednesday, said statements by former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala that governors lacked the political will to save was... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Chiebuka Ojukwu: Death came [Nigerian Voices]

by Chiebuka Ojukwu I remember it vividly. The day the sun came down and never went up. I was in my third year at the university. It was a gloomy afternoon when I received a phone call from my uncle Desmond telling me that my father had died and that I should tell my mother.... Read More

Nigerian Voices

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