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September 19, 2016

25-year-old defrauds Oyedepo, Dantata, others

The Police has arrested one Jehu Kwasu, 25 for impersonating the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah in order to defraud prominent Nigerians. Kwasu, the son of late Anglican Bishop, James Kwasu said he defrauded Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church Worldwide of N500,000; the Chairman, Honeywell Group, Oba Otudeko, N1m; Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, N500,000; businessman,... Read More
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September 19, 2016

The Film Blog: We hope Naz Onuzo reads this review – and pays attention

Chinaza Onuzo is clearly one of the leading lights for that project they call New Nollywood. You don’t know him yet. But you should. And soon, anyway, you probably will. He is now part of the awkwardly-named Efikze film collective, essentially a mishmash of the names of the collaborators for The Wedding Party – FilmHouse... Read More
The Film Blog
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September 19, 2016

The Media Blog: Jason Njoku has made a very, very important move with IrokoX

So, it’s always interesting to follow Jason’s Njoku’s moves – not just because iROKO is a big fish in a very clearly small pond, but also because he shares how his mind works, and even if it’s not the whole truth, it’s much better than anything you get in these parts. He recently announced that... Read More
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INEC
September 19, 2016

Edo Tracker: INEC to meet DSS, Police ahead of election

The Independent National electoral Commission (INEC) has started plans to hold a meeting with security agencies in Edo State, ahead of the governorship election in the state. It was gathered that the commission would also meet with stakeholders in the state. INEC’s Deputy Director, Publicity and Voter Education, Nick Dazang, confirmed the proposed meeting with... Read More
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September 19, 2016

Budget Padding Tracker: Ignore Jibrin, he is a psychiatric case – Chief Whip

The Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Doguwa on Sunday said Nigerians should ignore the former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin, stating that he is a psychiatric case. Doguwa told Punch on Sunday while reacting to a recent 117-page letter written by Jibrin to 360 House members, demanding the sack of... Read More
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September 19, 2016

EFCC links million naira properties to Jonathan’s ex-aide, Dudafa

Properties worth N1.5bn have been traced to the former former Special Adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Domestic Affairs, Waripamowei Dudafa by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). A mansion said to be worth over N300m in the Agungi area of the Lekki-Epe Expressway, allegedly belonging to Dudafa was discovered. The EFCC also traced a plot... Read More
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September 19, 2016

Security operatives raid Ogoni community in search of notorious militant

Security operatives on Sunday invaded Yeghe community in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State in search of a notorious militant, Punch reports. Reports say the combined team of soldiers and policemen were in the community to search for a former militant leader, Solomon Ndigbara, also known as Osama bin Ladin. According to reports, the security agents... Read More
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September 19, 2016

Here’s how much Buhari spent on the treatment of his ear infection

The Senior Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Sunday said the President spent less than £50,000 (N20.5m) on the treatment of an ear infection in the UK. Prof. Farooq Kperogi had alleged that the President spent £6m during his treatment in June. But Shehu in a Facebook post denied the... Read More
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September 18, 2016

Army rescues 43 persons kidnapped by Boko Haram, recovers 500 cows (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian army has rescued 43 abducted persons and recovered 500 cows from fleeing Boko Haram terrorists in Mafa. This is contained in a statement released on Sunday by Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman. Usman said the army secured the rescue of the victims on Sunday morning after eight suspected Boko Haram terrorists abducted some cattle rearers... Read More
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September 18, 2016

Opinion: That sallah celebration in economic recession

by Shittu Yunus Shittu Before the recent Islamic celebration of Eid-Kabir, many Muslims were quite apprehensive on how they could celebrate the occasion in view of the economic recession in the country. The situation was so alarming that some Islamic scholars had to intervene with consoling sermons and preaching on economic management in critical period.... Read More
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September 18, 2016

Fayose says President Buhari is Nigeria’s major problem

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has labelled President Muhammadu Buhari as the “major problem of Nigeria.” Fayose made the remark in a statement on Sunday signed by his media aide, Lere Olayinka. He said, “Our President, through his actions and inactions is destroying everything that makes Nigeria a country and well-meaning Nigerians must stand-up to be... Read More
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September 18, 2016

How Nigerian Air Force jets bombarded Boko Haram locations in Borno (WATCH)

Fighter jets belonging to the Nigerian Air Force on Friday bombarded locations housing suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno state. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesman Group Captain Ayodele Famuyiwa. The airstrikes were carried out in the Tumbin Gini and Tumbin Kayewa areas of the state. The statement said,... Read More
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September 18, 2016

Peregrino Brimah: There is a big conspiracy going on with Boko Haram

While the Federal government of Nigeria has repeatedly announced that Boko Haram no longer holds on to any territory in Nigeria, the commander of the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), David Rodriguez in March this year challenged that claim. Boko Haram “does own some significant territory in northern Nigeria,” Rodriguez told the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington. In January of... Read More
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September 18, 2016

Maiduguri more secure than Lagos and Abuja – Gov. Shettima

Governor of Borno state Kashim Shettima says Maiduguri, the Borno state capital is more secure than Lagos, Nigeria’s economic capital, and Abuja, the seat of political power. Shettima made the disclosure on Sunday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Maiduguri. Shettima said despite Maiduguri’s population of two million people it recorded no incident... Read More
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September 18, 2016

Obama tells black community how important the US elections is (WATCH)

President of the United States Barack Obama on Saturday told the black community in the country that they need to go all out to cast their votes in the forthcoming election. Obama made the plea in a passionate speech he delivered at the Congressional Black Caucus’ Foundation saying the only way his legacy could be kept was... Read More
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September 18, 2016

Budget padding tracker: Compel EFCC to probe Dogara, others – SERAP tells court

Advocacy group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has asked the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to begin investigations levelled against Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and other principal officers. The principal officers were accused of padding the 2016 budget by Honourable Abdulmumin... Read More
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September 18, 2016

EPL: Watford beat Mourinho’s Man Utd for the first time in 30 years

Watford Football Club secured their first victory over Manchester United for the first time in thirty years. Watford who secured a 3-1 victory at Vicarage road last defeated United on September 16, 1986. Goals from Etienne Capoue, Juan Zuniga, and captain Troy Deeney was enough to earn them a memorable win. Capoue opened the scoring... Read More
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