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4,285 megawatts; 0.5 per cent… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

4,285 megawatts – The amount electricity companies currently generate according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). $15 million – The amount of money belonging to former First Lady Patience Jonathan currently frozen by the EFCC. N350 billion – The amount FG plans to inject into economy next week. 18 – The number of Nigerians who died... Read More

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The Media Blog: No, we’re not even joking. Adesuwa Onyenokwe is interviewing Bobrisky today

We can’t help you if you are in the media and you don’t know Adesuwa Onyenokwe. Icon of the talk show format, with One on One and Today’s Woman, she is now working hard on finding her space in a fragmented media environment where the media cycle has shortened to precisely 30 seconds. And here... Read More

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Our operations in Niger Delta have been successful – Naval Chief

Recent operations by the Nigerian Navy in the Niger Delta region has been successful, Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas said on Saturday. Ibok who was represented by Rear Adm. Adeniyi Osinowo, Chief of Training and Operations, Nigerian Naval Headquarters said this while briefing newsmen at the end of the Third Quarter Route March, in Abuja. Ibok... Read More

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BREAKING: Gunmen kidnap 9 landlords in Lagos community

Unknown gunmen on Saturday abducted nine landlords at Isheri, a cborder community between Lagos and Ogun States. According to The Nation, the landlords were kidnapped during a routine exercise beside Lekki Gardens Estate. Recall that the Nigerian Air Force some weeks back had started air raids on hideouts of gunmen around Lagos and Ogun axis. Details... Read More

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Buhari leaves for 71st UN General Assembly in New York (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday departed Abuja for the 71st United Nations General Assembly starting on Monday in New York. Buhari will be meeting with U.S President, Barack Obama on the sidelines of the assembly. The two leaders will be discussing economic changes and security. See Photos below:

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Let’s kick out ‘corrupt’ Dogara, others | Jibrin writes 360 House members

Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin has written to the 360 members of the House over the budget padding allegations just few days to its resumption. Jibrin’s letter comes weeks after he appeared before the Presidential Advisory Committee in Corruption headed by Prof. Itse Sagay. Jibrin had accused Speaker... Read More

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Buhari orders promotion of arms probe committee members

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered that military members of the Committee on Audit of Defense Equipment Procurement (CADEP) be “specially” promoted, Premium Times reports. According to the online news medium, a document stated that the promotion was in recognition of their “high level of dedication, immense commitment and honesty while serving in the Committee”. In August, Buhari... Read More

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Korede Bello’s Oct. 1 Zurich show cancelled | Here’s why

Mavin Records artiste, Korede Bello will no longer perform in Zurich on October 1 as his management could not reach an agreement with show organizer, DJ Jolly of Jolly Entertainment. The show organizer took to Facebook on Friday to reveal that Korede Bello’s manager could not provide a video confirmation that the artiste will be attending... Read More

Niger, Chad troops kill 38 Boko Haram fighters

An official on Friday said troops of Niger and Chad military have killed 38 Boko Haram fighters during military search operations in the Diffa region of southeast Niger this week. Niger Defence ministry spokesperson, Colonel Moustapha Ledru said this on state television. He said, “Two soldiers were lightly wounded in the action and on the enemy side;... Read More

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FIFA quits partnership with Ballon d’Or award

One of football’s most prestigious individual awards, the Ballon d’Or will not be hosted by FIFA anymore as French publication, France Football has parted ways with the football governing body. A press release by France Football read, “The end of the partnership between France Football and FIFA will lead to a new look of Ballon d’Or. Discover it next... Read More

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Dele Momodu: No, Nigeria can’t be broke

Fellow Nigerians, the biggest story everywhere at this moment is that Nigeria is broke, as poor as a church rat. The frustration of our citizens is boldly written on many faces. Even the rich are crying. Depending on who you talk to, Nigeria is broke because of the profligacy of the PDP-led government in 16... Read More

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How Blackface introduced me to Plantashun Boiz – Faze

Singer, Faze has revealed that he wouldn’t have excelled in his music career if former label mate, Blackface had not believed in him. In an interview published on Punch on Saturday, Faze admitted that Blackface inspired him early in his career and was the first person to have believed in him. He said, “Blackface was... Read More

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Police ban public demonstration, jubilation as court delivers judgement on Kogi election appeals

The Kogi State Police Command has banned public jubilation and demonstration in the state as the Supreme Court will deliver its judgement on the state governorship election appeals. The Commissioner of Police, Malam Abdullahi Chafe, announced the ban at a news conference in Lokoja on Friday. The court will be delivering its judgement on two... Read More

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WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM XIII: Fakhrriyyah’s visit

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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Buhari to meet with Obama over economy, security

President Muhammadu Buhari will meet with U.S. President Barack Obama in New York on Tuesday to discuss security and economic changes, the White House said Friday. The meeting will be on the sidelines of the 71st UN General session, which will be attended by President Buhari. The two leaders will also discuss the government’s efforts in the fight... Read More

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More power supply for Nigerians as generation hits 4,285 megawatts

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Friday said power generation in the country has increased from 3,810 megawatts recorded on September 8 to 4,285.90 megawatts. TCN revealed that power generation companies were able to generate 4,285.90 megawatts and had been transferred to the 11 distribution companies across the country. Even as power generation has continued to... Read More

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“My first assignment is as ‘Mom in Chief’ which is a responsibility to my home, then my job and everything else” | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Regina Askia-Williams, Healthcare Activist

Regina Askia-Williams needs little introduction. The former Nollywood actress and beauty queen talks to Leading Ladies Africa about her rebranding and her vision to make a huge impact in the healthcare sector in Nigeria and beyond. Who is Regina Askia Williams and what does she do? I am a New York City based registered nurse... Read More

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Akin Osuntokun: As politics goes, so does the economy

If I were addressing myself to the exclusive audience of a social science class seminar, the topic above would be more appropriately entitled the political economy of Nigeria-under which specialisation, the interaction between politics and the economy is adequately studied and explained. ‘It defines how the economic system, political institutions and the political environment affect... Read More

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Can Femi Fani-Kayode please calm down a bit?

We are desperately in need of a volunteer… Someone who will prescribe a chill pill to Femi Fani-Kayode. The “why does he need a chill pill” or “what is this about” question is on your mind right now. But that’s the same question on our minds too, and more. Why is Femi Fani-Kayode so furious?... Read More

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The Media Blog: Former Gawker staff appear not to know that something has happened to them sha

You know we love Gawker here. So we keep keeping tabs, even though it’s not a Nigerian company. It’s only been a month since power changed hands at Gawker, and already the combative young men and women are at war with their new bosses at Spanish media company, Univision. You’ve got to love the Gawker... Read More

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President Muhammadu Buhari, presidential jets, Say No Campaign Nigeria, slash salaries

Slash public officers salaries by 50 per cent, CSOs tell Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has been called upon to sell the jets in the presidential fleet by a coalition of civil society organisations. The organisations under the aegis of Say No Campaign Nigeria on Friday said the presidency should not be keeping a large fleet of jets when the country is currently experiencing economic recession. While speaking with... Read More

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Man remanded in prison for killing friend with pestle

A Lokoja Chief Magistrate court has remanded in prison an 18-year-old Disc Jockey, Ugbede Iyeh for allegedly killing his friend, Ikani Amodu, with a pestle. According to the prosecutor, Sergeant Tuesday Ganagana, the accused had on August 20 gone to the deceased shop who was a barber to download some songs from his laptop. Iyeh had then mistakenly... Read More

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Nigerians are not giving us the commendation we deserve – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said Nigerians have been unfair to the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and have failed to give it the commendation it deserves. In a recent interview with Punch, the minister said the government is not being credited for still managing Nigeria’s economy well enough, even though... Read More

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EFCC invites Patience Jonathan’s security aides over frozen $15m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited men of the Department of State Services who worked for Dame Patience Jonathan, wife of former President, Goodluck Jonathan over the frozen $15m in four Skye Bank accounts. It was gathered that the invitation letter was sent to the DSS on Friday to allow the officials appear... Read More

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Alleged N76bn fraud: EFCC detains former Katsina gov. Shema

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Governor of Katsina State for alleged fraud and diversion of public funds valued at N76bn. Shema had turned himself in on Friday morning after he was declared wanted on Wednesday night for alleged “diversion of funds, and embezzlement running into billions of naira.” The former governor... Read More

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Army recovers large cache of ammunition in Maiduguri (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Army has recovered a large cache of ammunition in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. The ammunition was recovered in the Bulabulin area of the town. The Army Headquarter made the disclosure on Friday night via its official Twitter handle, @HQNigerianArmy. TROOPS RECOVER LARGE CACHE OF AMMUNITION IN BULABULIN #Maiduguri #OpLafiyaDole@skusman pic.twitter.com/LSA681jeN6 — Nigerian... Read More

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What BBOG group has to say about FG’s status update on Chibok girls (READ)

The #BringBackOurGirls group has issued a statement in response to Friday’s briefing by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on the efforts taken so far by the federal government to rescue the abducted Chibok girls. Mohammed during a press briefing gave details of attempts carried out by the government to secure the release... Read More

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Recession will be over very soon – Adeosun

Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun says the current economic recession in the country would soon be over. Adeosun made the disclosure on Friday in Abuja while addressing a news conference. She said the federal government is putting plans in place to ensure Nigeria doesn’t experience another recession in the nearest future. She said, “We have a... Read More

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