October 5, 2016

I don’t understand how Ize-Iyamu got more than 50,000 votes – Oshiomhole

Outgoing governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole has dared the Peoples Democratic Party to contest the Edo governorship election results in court, if they are ready to explain how they benefited from electoral fraud. Oshiomhole said the party’s candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu is not worth 50,000 votes. “We encourage our opponents to go to court.... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Western powers frustrating Nigeria’s efforts at improving electricity – Adeosun

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun on Wednesday said western powers are blocking efforts made by Nigeria to improve its power supply. She said this during a discussion on the importance of addressing infrastructure gaps in developing countries at the World Bank, International Monetary Fund General meetings in Washington. She said Europe and other world powers have... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Opinion: Critical thoughts on Independence Day celebration

by Akachdike Kanu Over this weekend I have received a few “goodwill messages” from some of my close friends in Nigeria wishing us “happy independence day” celebrations. In fact a friend actually hosted me and a few other friends to what he called a combination of his son´s birthday party and Nigeria´s Independence Day celebration... Read More

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October 5, 2016

EFCC quizzes FUTA VC, Bursar over alleged fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday probed the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Akure, Adebiyi Daramola for alleged fraud, Premium Times reports. The VC was quizzed alongside Bursar of the institution, Emmanuel Oresegun at the anti-graft agency’s Ibadan office. It was gathered that the duo were questioned for misappropriation... Read More

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October 5, 2016

[The Presidential Blog]: Want to know one of PMB’s earliest memories?

In celebration of #WorldTeachersDay today, President Buhari blessed us with a rare tweet that allows us a tiny insight into his childhood. On this #WorldTeachersDay I remember Kasimu Adamu Zangon-Daura, my Junior Primary School Teacher. Who is the first Teacher you remember? — Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) October 5, 2016 Lucky man, that Mr. Kasimu Zangon-Daura.... Read More

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October 5, 2016

BREAKING: Kidnapped former Jonathan Minister, husband regain freedom

Former Minister of Environment under President Goodluck Jonathan, Lawrencia Laraba Mallam and her husband, Pius Mallam who were kidnapped on Monday have been released by their captors. According to SaharaReporters, a family source said an undisclosed amount was paid to the abductors before they were released.

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October 5, 2016

[The Presidential Blog]: Let’s talk about the sale of the Presidential aircraft

Let us start here: There are currently 10 aircraft in the Presidential fleet and the administration of PMB has spent an estimated NGN 5.3billion on maintenance according to this piece by Ayo Opeoluwa of Y Monitor. The President made the grand campaign promise that he was going to cut down on the fleet within one year... Read More

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October 5, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. ECOWAS court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s case against FG The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice on Wednesday adjourned IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu’s human rights case against the Federal Government. 2. Emefiele, his team should be sacked over falling naira – House of Reps members Following the... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Pius Adesanmi: In defense of Pres. Buhari’s harem of new media appointments

Just when I was going to weigh in on the side of my friend, Farooq Kperogi, and frown on the Presidency’s hair-splitting definition of “new media” which has yielded a confusing harem of special assistants, advisers, and consultants, turning my own aburo, Tolu Ogunlesi, into a hard-to-find needle in that gigantic haystack of social media... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Opinion: TCN, power and national security

As every bereaved family learns the morning after the funeral, it is left alone by sympathisers to nurse itself from grief to normalcy. This is the lot the Nigerian family must accept following the exit of the Manitoba “sympathisers” in its electricity bereavement. In fact, the mission of the “sympathisers” – a team of expatriates... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Opinion: Why are Nigerians begging Okonjo-Iweala to help Buhari?

by Bade Adebolu It is no longer news that we are in a recession. Nigerians are groaning under the weight of a dying economy. Food and commodity prices have skyrocketed; some have more than doubled their original prices. Commodity prices are appalling! I was at the market recently; the woman who sold dry fish to... Read More

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October 5, 2016

I am not very smart | Nobel Prize winner throws a jibe at Trump

Northwestern University Professor and Nobel Prize winner, Fraser Stoddart took a jibe at US Presidential candidate, Donald Trump for saying he was “very smart” for avoiding tax. Hillary Clinton had suggested that Trump has not paid tax during the first US Presidential debate. Trump had replied, “That makes me smart.” Stoddart is expected to share the... Read More

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Yemi Alade's new album to be called 'Mama Africa' | YNaija.com

October 5, 2016

Why Yemi Alade’s Shell gig doesn’t excite us one bit

If not all, but most Nigerian music artistes yearn for international collaborations or anything that projects their efforts to an international audience. When they do get it, it’s like an answer to a prayer for them and fans who have equally longed for that collaborative jam by their favourite local and almost-favourite international artiste. Even... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Burna Boy shuts down Hammersmith Apollo in 1st UK concert (PHOTOS)

Dancehall artiste, Burna Boy on Independence Day held his first concert in the UK after being banned from the country for 7 years. Burna Boy emerged in a prison uniform and a police van, depicting how he left 7 years ago. The singer perform hit songs like “Soke”, “Like to party”, “Rizzler” and “Don Gorgon”.... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Lady arrested for setting pregnant woman ablaze

The Bauchi Police Command have arrested a 22-year-old lady, Lami Clement for allegedly setting a pregnant woman ablaze. The suspect was alleged to have attacked the pregnant woman, Amina Lawal in her house. It was gathered that Lami poured petrol on the victim and allegedly set fire on her. The suspect while speaking with newsmen... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Emefiele, his team should be sacked over falling naira – House of Reps members

Following the continuous fall of the naira’s value, some members of the House of Representatives have called for the sack of the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The motion titled ‘Call for investigation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s forex policies’ was sponsored by Hon. Ali Isa. A lawmaker, Mojeed Alabi said... Read More

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October 5, 2016

FG approves purchase of N3.5bn vehicles for Prisons

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N3.5 billion for the purchase of 320 vehicles for the Nigeria Prison Service. This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahamad Dambazau while briefing State House correspondents on the outcome of the FEC meeting. He said the purchase was part of efforts to decongest the prisons, stating that the... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Opinion: An open letter to MI Abaga – too many chocolates in a lost city

by Umar Hassan Dear MI, First off, I must say I’m a huge fan and I’ve been one from the jump. You would think that would deter me from speaking my mind but it turns out it’s quite the opposite. Guess I wanna see you become a better you. It’s no secret you had long... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Further devaluation of the naira would be a suicide mission – Chamber of Commerce

The South-South Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday rejected the call for the further devaluation of the naira by the European Union. Fillippo Amato, Head of Trade and Economic Section of the EU had suggested that Nigeria should further devalue the naira to get out of recession. But President of the Chamber and Chairman, National Economic Recovery Committee,... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Anti-jungle justice bill passes second reading at Senate

A bill against “jungle justice” on Wednesday passed second reading at the Senate. Senator Dino Melaye had sponsored 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’. Melaye gave an example of the #Aluu4 where four students of the... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Femi Fakayejo: Wish I could cry [Nigerian Voices]

I recall some gloomy moments growing up whenever I got hurt, I just pace all the way to my bedroom, stuff my head into the soft mattress and cry my heart out. After a while, I get up to look into the mirror and once seeing me felt good, I move on happy as ever.... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Cyber criminals are out there – what are you doing about it?

Every 5 seconds there is a case of cyber crime, and this poses a threat to individuals and most especially organizations. Let’s build immunity, join the biggest holistic cyber security event in West Africa. The CyberXchange Conference 2016 which will hold at the Landmark Event Centre, Lekki Peninsula, Lagos on the 2nd and 3rd November... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Opinion: Another electoral reform committee? Not again!

by Jide Ojo From the blues came the information that the government of President Muhammadu Buhari had identified 24 Nigerians to be led by a former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, to embark on another voyage of electoral reforms. A statement released to the press on Sunday, October 2, 2016 by Salihu Isah on behalf of... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Rape suspect breaks loose, escapes from court

Okpara Miracle, a rape suspect on Wednesday escaped from a Magistrates’ Court in Awka, Anambra State. The 23-year-old allegedly destroyed the window louvres and ran into the nearby bush after his handcuff was removed. Miracle was arrested for alleged kidnapping, rape and cultism. He was about to be tried for allegedly kidnapping a minor and keeping... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Recession has compelled teachers to become beggars – NUT

The Nigeria Union of Teachers on Wednesday said the economic recession has immensely affected the performance of teachers’ in Niger State. State chairman of the NUT, Comrade Ibrahim Umar said this during the occasion of this year’s World Teachers’ Day in Minna. Umar said, “It is evident that teachers at both primary and post-primary schools in... Read More

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October 5, 2016

INEC distributes 1.2m PVCs in preparation for Ondo Guber polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday said it has distributed 1,201,073 Permanent Voter Cards to voters in Ondo State in preparation for its governorship election. This was revealed by the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Olusegun Agbaje at a stakeholders’ meeting in Akure. He urged those who are yet to get theirs to do... Read More

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October 5, 2016

APC Chieftain kidnapped in Rivers

Nnamdi Abbah, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state was on Tuesday kidnapped by unknown gunmen. According to Punch, Abbah was kidnapped at about 8pm on his way home, Tuesday night. A source told Punch that the kidnappers stopped the victim’s car and bundled him into their vehicle. The Public Relations... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Navy intercepts 19,200 litres of illegally refined diesel

The Nigerian Navy has seized two Cotonou boats laden with 19,200 litres of illegally refined diesel in Akwa Ibom. The Nigerian Navy Ship Commander, Commodore Saidu Garba on Wednesday said the seizure was made based on information provided by youth in Ataba community. He said naval officers also arrested four persons suspected to be involved in bunkering. Garba... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Rejoinder: Albert Einstein was a polytechnic graduate

by Isqil Najim This country has destroyed so many talents in the name of paper qualifications, and I think people like you can help mount pressure on the system to stop wasting talents and destroying our productive workforce. I was one of those whose talents and dreams were eroded by the system. But in my... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Why Dasuki is still being detained despite ECOWAS court ruling – FG

The Federal Government on Wednesday explained why former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki is yet to be released, despite ECOWAS court order demanding his release yesterday. ECOWAS court on Tuesday had ordered the immediate release of Dasuki, as well as a N10 million compensation paid to him. The court had dismissed allegations of economic crimes... Read More

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