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September 21, 2016

President Buhari addresses the US/Africa business forum (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently addressing the US/Africa business forum at the 71st general assembly of the United Nations. Buhari has held a series of meetings with world leaders since arriving in New York. On Tuesday he met with US President Barack Obama assuring him that the crisis in the Niger Delta will be resolved.
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September 21, 2016

Muhammadu Buhari: Making ‘Africa Rising’ a reality in Nigeria

Until a few years ago, Africa Rising was a dominant theme in conversations about the global economy. That enthusiasm has since cooled, so that in newsrooms and think tanks and conference panels, “Africa Rising!” has given way to a more questioning “Africa Rising?” While some of that pessimism may be justified, we do not have... Read More
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September 21, 2016

EFCC arrests man for N12m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 arrested a businessman, Abdulhafiz Umar Barau, for allegedly obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N12,150,000 (Twelve Million One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira). This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson... Read More
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September 21, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Dogara! Dogara!! Dogara!!!

It was theatre in its most crude form at the House of Representatives sitting today. Dogara! Dogara!! Dogara!!! The honourable members of the House of Reps chanted. It’s like when the Yunkai slaves sight the Khaleesi, the mother of dragons and the breaker of chains who bought their freedom from their previous masters and they... Read More
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September 21, 2016

Opinion: What Nigeria’s youth can do with political power

by Toyosi Akerele–Ogunsiji This for me is a season of Mixed Feelings. For once, I think our Public Sector Leaders and a few Young Nigerians should swap roles, positions, offices and responsibilities for some months for good measure of service, work ethic, effectiveness, vision and Leadership. Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg, 31, worth over 40 Billion... Read More
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September 21, 2016

Amnesty Int’l accuses SARS of extreme torture and theft

Amnesty International has accused men of the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) of engaging in torture and theft. The body said SARS operatives are in the habit of stealing from suspects. They also accused them of engaging in torture to extract bribe from suspects. In a press document released on Wednesday by the human rights group... Read More
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September 21, 2016

Globacom to end Psquare’s N65m per yer deal

Telecommunications company Globacom is set to terminate the sixty-five million naira per year contract of music duo, Psquare, The Cable reports. The decision follows the public differences between the brothers in the past year. According to sources within the company the public display of their private differences on social media was bringing disrepute to their brand hence... Read More
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September 21, 2016

Recession: Sack Adeosun, Udoma; appoint competent brains, Senate tells Buhari

The Senate on Wednesday recommended the sack of Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun and her counterpart in the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma. The senators made the recommendation at plenary on Wednesday when it commenced deliberation on the economic challenges of the country. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday... Read More
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September 21, 2016

I don’t like Buhari but I pray for him everyday – Reno Omokri

Former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri on Wednesday said he does not like President Muhammadu Buhari but he prays for him everyday, because “he is God’s choosen”. Reno Omokri posted this on his Facebook page while reacting to insinuations by some Nigerians that Mrs. Aisha Buhari’s picture with Michelle Obama was photoshopped. He... Read More
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September 21, 2016

Group protests at the National Assembly over budget padding allegations (PHOTOS)

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) on Wednesday held a protest at the entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja, demanding for the suspension of Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin. The group was opposing budget padding allegations made by the lawmaker against Speaker Dogara and three other principal officers of the House of Representatives. They were... Read More
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September 21, 2016

UPDATED: House of Reps in rowdy session over budget padding allegations

The House of Representatives on Wednesday witnessed a rowdy session over budget padding allegation made by the former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Abbdulmumin Jibrin against Speaker Yakubu Dogara and three others. The session went rowdy after the Chairman, House Committee on Rules and Business, Hon. Orker Jev reminded the Speaker and members of... Read More
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September 21, 2016

Opinion: On GSM tax, Pres. Buhari has pushed his luck too far

by Adekoya Boladale A recent investigative report by Economic Confidential puts the total annual remuneration of President Buhari and his cabinet at N2.295billion. In the extensive report, President Buhari and his vice-president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo enjoy a hardship allowance pegged at 50 percent of their annual basic salaries. This is less the 250 percent Constituency,... Read More
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September 21, 2016

Some reactions to Miriam’s love story show that marriage is seen as a prize by too many people

by Joachim MacEbong A series of tweets earlier this morning by Miriam Shehu, detailing how she sponsored her lover’s Masters programme, and was even prepared to relocate, only for him to get married to someone else, is very unfortunate. No one deserves that kind of heartbreak and disappointment. In cases like this one, many will... Read More
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September 21, 2016

N6.8bn NAMA fraud: Trial suffers setback due to judge’s absence

The Federal High in Lagos on Wednesday could not sit for the trial of  former Managing Director of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Ibrahim Abdulsalam, facing N6.8 billion fraud, due to absence of the judge. Abdulsalam was charged by the EFCC for allegedly diverting the agency’s N6.8bn for personal use alongside 6 others. Others are Adegorite... Read More
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September 21, 2016

Davido’s ‘Skelewu’ featured in Disney movie ‘Queen of Katwe’ soundtracks

Artiste, Davido’s single ‘Skelewu’ has been featured as one of the official soundtracks for a new Walt Disney movie titled ‘Queen of Katwe’. ‘Sekem’ by MC Galaxy was also featured on the soundtracks as well as Ugandan artiste Eddy Kenzo’s ‘Mbilo Mbilo’. Davido confirmed the development on his Twitter handle. He wrote, “Never thought I’d hear... Read More
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September 21, 2016

PODCAST: Osagie Alonge, others moving up; banks owning media franchises and more on The Media Blog Uncensored

Ifeoma Areh is creative director of Wildflower PR & Company, Lekan Olanrewaju is a scriptwriter (credits including Tinsel and Hotel Majestic), and Isime Esene, managing editor of YNaija.com stands in for Tosin Ajibade, founder of Olorisupergal.com on this episode. Together with the host, they talk about everything that’s important in Nigeria’s media space today – Osagie Alonge,... Read More
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September 21, 2016

Ageless actress, Joke Silva, makes smart choice as AIICO Pension brand ambassador (PHOTOS)

AIICO Pension Managers Limited (APML), a licensed Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) operating in Nigeria and a subsidiary of AIICO Insurance Plc, recently marked its 10th anniversary with the unveiling of veteran actress, producer and TV personality, Joke Silva as brand ambassador. This strategic partnership in addition to promoting the AIICO Pension brand will greatly improve public... Read More
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September 21, 2016

Promoting enterprise: Guaranty Trust Bank unveils GTBank Fashion Weekend

Leading African bank, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, has announced the debut of the GTBank Fashion Weekend which will hold in Lagos on the 12th and 13th of November 2016. The two-day consumer focused event is themed “Promoting Enterprise” and is set to create an ultimate fashion experience, where the most promising and talented retail brands... Read More
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September 21, 2016

The Thread: ‘I gave him everything…’ | These tweets broke our heart and the Nigerian internet

The legend of the Yoruba demon once again came up for discussion on Nigerian Twitter following tweets posted by @MiriamShehu, a Twitter user based in Tel-Aviv, Israel. According to her tweets, her fiance [simply identified as Taiwo] of three years got hitched to some other girl without her knowledge. As expected, Twitter Nigeria is all... Read More
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September 21, 2016

WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM XVII: Hassan Hassan

by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram. But we have largely only heard a single story. Sending a reporter across 7 cities, we tell a more complete story – personal tales of... Read More
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September 21, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Banky W releases new video | Yemi Alade slams ‘self acclaimed critics’

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup Yemi Alade rants gender biased criticism The ‘Johnny’ crooner took to her snapchat to complain about Nigerian music critics who criticize musicians without actually researching on them. The visibly angry singer... Read More
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September 21, 2016

Troops kill Boko Haram terrorists, reclaim town in Borno

Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE and Multinational Joint Task Force have captured Mallam Fatori town in Borno State. This was revealed in a statement by Army Spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman on Wednesday. Usman said the troops were involved in a fierce battle closely covered by air operations with the terrorists. He said the troops killed some... Read More
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September 21, 2016

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. ‘Female IDPs are engaging in prostitution for survival’ The Network of Civil Society Organisations in Borno State has raised concern over the increasing rate of prostitution by female Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. 2. Nigeria will resolve Niger  Delta crisis – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari... Read More
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September 21, 2016

We will resolve Niger Delta crisis, Buhari assures Obama

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday assured U.S. President, Barack Obama that his administration will take necessary steps to resolve the crisis in the Niger Delta. This was in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina who said Buhari made the assurance during a meeting with Obam at the... Read More
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