Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the Federal Government has not foreclosed negotiations with terrorist group, Boko Haram. Mohammed made the disclosure at a live programme on Channel Television titled “Nigeria at 56: Recursive, Resilient, Rising.” He said critics of the government were not being fair as the Chibok girls situation should...
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The Ogun state Police Command on Saturday arrested two suspected ritualists with human bones. One of the suspects Wole Oke, 38, was arrested with a bag containing humans. He was arrested alongside Wasiu Adesina, 30, by a team of police operatives attached to the Oke Itoku Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, CSP...
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Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa state says he will not contest for any elective position after the end of his tenure in 2019. He said this during a media chat to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Nasarawa State, debunking claims that he had plans to be a Senator in 2019. Al-Makura said, “Contesting for the senatorial...
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Nigerian stand-up comedian Gandoki has set a new world record in stand up comedy. Gandoki broke the previous record of 40 hours 8 minutes set in 2013 by David Scott, a U.S. comedian. Gandoki began the journey on September 29 having 600 topics and achieved the feat on Saturday October 1 at the Exclusive Mansion...
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by Ugochukwu Amasike Once upon a time, before the era of coups and counter coups in pre-oil Nigeria, there were four financially independent and uninhibited regions, namely: Northern Region, Western Region, Mid-Western Region, and Eastern Region. They all maximised their unique comparative advantages for the development of their respective societies and for the overall development...
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Well Told Story is a company in Kenya that’s focused on using the media to tackle youth challenges. There is something about winning the Emmys in Cannes – not to be confused with the American Emmys we all know, but still part of the three related but independent structures that rewards television excellence. Still impressive. Enough to...
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by Johnson Abbaly “If you want to go quickly go alone, if you want to go far, go together” – African Proverb The folktale is told of the King who was on state visit to another kingdom. He had a diminished entourage and to make up for the short fall he swelled his ranks with...
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Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state says there is no room for the disintegration of Nigeria, as its unity cannot be renegotiated. Oshiomhole said this on Saturday in Benin, the state capital, during the country’s 56th Independence Day celebration at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. According to him the 1914 amalgamation of the then Southern and Northern protectorates...
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Governor-elect of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki says no member of any opposition political party will make it into his cabinet. Obaseki who was declared winner of the September 28 governorship election said this during an interactive session with journalists. Obaseki said, “I will not be able to accept anybody from the opposition political parties as...
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Sometimes, it is better to let sleeping dogs lie. This is probably one of those times. Just Friday, Mrs Margaret Emefiele, wife of Central Bank boss Godwin Emefiele was abducted along the Benin-Agbor road along with six other people. Yesterday, The governor confirmed that his wife was released; rescued by security operatives at Ugoneki, Edo...
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The other day we asked how far you will go to get a job. Well, this lady took to the streets with a cardboard in an attempt to find one. Bear in mind that this is not exactly novel. Few months ago, two ladies took this creative approach. The interesting twist is that she did not...
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“His anger is but for a moment, his favour is for life.” (Psalm 30:5). When some Samaritans refused to allow Jesus free passage to Jerusalem, the Zebedee brothers asked him to call down fire from heaven on them, just as Elijah did. But Jesus rebuked them strongly. He said to them: “You do not know...
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Anyone monitoring Nigerian Twitter today knows that Nigerians are waxing philosophical and eloquent on this Independence Day affair. Earlier on, we brought you a collection of tweets reflecting the thoughts of many Nigerians. We are not done yet. There’s more where that came from. Japheth Omojuwa, who wears many hats- farmer, public speaker, social commentator...
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Sadness overwhelmed me — that’s if sadness is not a criminal understatement. Sometime in May 2005, I had taken my daughter to Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) for a Friday clinic. Then I saw an elderly patient being physically carried upstairs by a relative. The elevator was broken and the patient was too frail to...
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by Dele Awogbeoba One of the four disastrous policies that gave rise to Nigeria’s recession was discontinued by the Nigerian CBN about two months ago. Those four policies were (a) the policy of currency controls started in December 2014 (b) high interest rate policy in a recession (c) High CRR policy by the CBN in...
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by Bade Adebolu In 2012, when former Nigerian Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. (Mrs) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala signified her intention to run for the World Bank presidency, there was a quake – she was endorsed by a majority of the emerging economies. As a matter of fact, she was the candidate...
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These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Why we can’t pay workers full salaries – Dickson Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson says workers in the state cannot receive their salaries due to its dwindling revenue. 2. Ondo APC crisis: Olusola Oke dumps APC for AD One of the aggrieved aspirants in the Ondo...
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Burna Boy arrives for first UK concert in prison uniform, police van Dancehall artiste, Burna Boy on Saturday made a grand entrance into his UK concert at the Hammersmith Apollo. The controversial singer showed up in a prison uniform and a police van, mimicking how he was deported from the country 7 years ago. Burna...
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From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. How 2 gay men gave birth to triplets (PHOTOS) – YNaija Olamide, Wizkid nominated for MTV Europe Music Awards – YNaija Why we can’t pay workers full salaries – Dickson – YNaija Obaseki’s emergence true reflection of wishes of Edo people, says PDP Reps member – ThisDay...
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Bayelsa state governor Seriake Dickson says workers in the state cannot receive their salaries due to its dwindling revenue. Dickson who has been paying workers half salary since February 2016 made the disclosure during a meeting with members of the Bayelsa Elders Forum in Yenagoa The statement quoted the governor as saying, “In the area...
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Music superstars, Olamide and Wizkid, have been nominated in the Best African Act category at the 2016 MTV Europe Music Awards, The Nation reports. Other artistes nominated are, Alikiba (Tanzania), Black Coffee (South Africa) and Cassper Nyovest (South Africa). Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, stated, “It is wonderful to...
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Two gay men, Justin Ruehs and his husband Adam Smeets transmitted their genetic material to their children in a rare IVF pregnancy, Daily Mail reports. The men were delivered of triplets, two girls and a boy by their surrogate in June. According to the CBS Chicago, “Emmett, the couple’s son, has Smeets’ DNA while the girls, Harper and Collins,...
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In this thread, blogger and all round commentator, Japheth Omojuwa advises the Nigerian government to review its resolve to fight corruption in the country re the budget padding scandal and the latest developments in the controversy. It is no longer news that the President Buhari’s anti-corruption administration has chosen not to concern itself with this...
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These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. Nigeria’s 56th Independence anniversary celebration Nigeria on Saturday celebrated its 56th independence anniversary. President Muhammadu Buhari in his independence address said his administration will not allow temporary problems divert it from the ultimate goal of tackling the country’s salient challenges. He congratulated Nigerians and thank...
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by Deji Adeyanju October 1st is typically a day of celebration for Nigeria and Nigerians. It signifies the day Nigeria achieved independence from colonial rule and began the journey towards nationhood. In the past, October 1st was a day celebrated with pomp and pageantry as Nigerians savoured the taste of liberty. In the past, October...
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One of the aggrieved aspirants in the Ondo State APC governorship primaries, Olusola Oke on Saturday decamped from the party to the Alliance for Democracy (AD). Oke alongside two other aspirants had registered their displeasure over the primary which was won by a former President of the Nigeria Bar Association, Rotimi Akeredolu. They had alleged...
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There is this story of a Nigerian who decided to open a clinic and put a sign outside which reads: “Get treatment for $25 and if not cured, get $100 in return.” An American saw this as a great opportunity to earn easy $100 and goes to the clinic where he told the Nigerian, “I...
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Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi on Saturday spoke at The Platform, an annual event on leadership, business, creativity and national empowerment- and everyone has been talking about it. Obi spoke on cutting the cost of governance especially during this time of recession, while sharing his experience as a governor. He talked about how he...
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Nigeria is 56 years old today. Consequently it is time to speak some home-truths and look at where we are in the scheme of things. It is time to consider how well our governnent has fared since coming to power and to compare their record of service to previous governments that were in the saddle...
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Nigerian forward, Victor Moses on Saturday won the Man of the Match award in his first start for English side, Chelsea in three years. Moses was outstanding in the match against Hull City, which ended 2-0 in favour of ‘The Blues’. “I hope there will be more games for me to play in the future...
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