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September 14, 2016

Just In: EFCC declares former Katsina governor Ibrahim Shema wanted (PHOTO)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday declared a former governor of Katsina state Ibrahim Shema wanted. In a statement released by its Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, the Commission said, “The former governor is wanted in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy, inflation of contract, abuse of office, diversion... Read More
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September 14, 2016

Soldiers kill 4 Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe

Members of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday killed four Boko Haram terrorists in a shootout at a village in Gaidam Local Government Area of Yobe State, according to Premium Times. According to eyewitnesses the incident occurred near Jororo village at about 3 p.m. when soldiers on patrol spotted the terrorists on motorbikes. One of the witnesses, Abdullahi... Read More
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September 14, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Once recess is over, recession will be packing its bags too

In a Sallah speech, Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has assured Nigerians that upon resumption, the upper chamber will begin drawing up ways to ensure that the economic recession is dealt with till it becomes a thing of the past. He said the senate will focus on the economy. Managers of the economy will be invited to... Read More
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September 14, 2016

Paralympics: Josephine Orji breaks World Record to win Nigeria’s 8th gold medal

Josephine Orji added another gold medal to Nigeria’s medal haul to eighth at the ongoing Rio 2016 Paralympics. In a impressive performance Orji broke the World Record to win the Women’s +86kg Powerlifting event. In a total display of dominance, Orji set a WR mark of 156kg. Her closest challengers Poland’s Marzena Zieba had a... Read More
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September 14, 2016

Buhari is jittery about Biafra – MASSOB

The leadership of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, (MASSOB), says President Muhammadu Buhari is jittery over the group’s doggedness to actualise its dream of secession. The MASSOB Leader, Comrade Uchenna Madu, said this in a press statement, stressing that there was no reason for Buhari to have singled out Igbo youths... Read More
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September 14, 2016

Edo Tracker: El-Rufai, Oshiomhole behind postponement – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governors Nasir El-Rufai and Adams Oshiomhole of being behind the postponement of the Edo governorship election, The Punch reports. The state chapter of the party said Governor Oshiomhole sought the help of El-Rufai to influence the postponement. The state chairman of the party, Chief Dan Orbih made the disclosure at a... Read More
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September 14, 2016

Probe Patience Jonathan within 7 days, SERAP tells FG

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Wednesday asked Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami to begin prosecution against former first lady, Patience Jonathan over the possession of $15m. In a letter signed by Adetokunbo Mumuni, its executive director, the organisation asked Malami to “take this step within 7 days of the... Read More
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September 14, 2016

The Media Blog: Konbini.com arrived Nigeria prepared for a media war

Konbini.com, launched in 2008 in perhaps is a global media company with a presence in France, Mexico, the United Kingdom, the United States, and now, Nigeria. You hadn’t heard of it. To be honest, until we had to write about it, we didn’t take it too seriously. We should have. It’s clearly a European powerhouse.... Read More
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September 14, 2016

The Media Blog: How Oby Ezekwesili came for Naij

So, legacy media houses have been taking turns making a fool of themselves recently. 9. This 3rd apology within 3 weeks for 3 separate malicious & slanderous publication by Nigerian newspapers is revealing of DECAY in MEDIA. — Oby Ezekwesili (@obyezeks) September 13, 2016   8. I accepted the apologies from @nigeriantribune & @daily_trust .... Read More
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September 14, 2016

Aiki Nigeria takes Code2Earn to Port-Harcourt: Registration ongoing

Aiki Nigeria is again taking #Code2Earn to Port Harcourt following its goal to train youths on coding and entrepreneurship. Code2Earn Port Harcourt is scheduled to hold its 2-day intensive training in Port-Harcourt between the 16th and 17th of September, 2016. This training is targeted at individuals with interest in coding to building their business or... Read More
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September 14, 2016

The Media Blog: The latest Media Big Boys? Osagie Alonge and Tunde Kara, from Pulse

Last week we updated you on Rich Tanksley. Former head honcho at Pulse Nigeria, who took the unrefined and made it gold – and his departure in October. Now, everyone has the scoop on where he goes next. General Electric where he will be doing something with garages and laboratories and (shudders) printers. After the... Read More
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September 14, 2016

Arms deal: Dasuki trial adjourned to October 19, as presiding Judge goes on vacation

The trial of a former National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki has been adjourned to October 19, Daily Trust reports. Dasuki is facing trial over alleged possession of illegal arms and money laundering. Dasuki arrived the premises of the Federal High Court, Abuja at about 10.45 am. He was accompanied by his lawyer, Ahmed Raji... Read More
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September 14, 2016

#30Days30Voices: ‘Is this country going down the pit?’

As normal activities resume across the country after two days of national holiday, Nigerians are still faced with the reality that the economy keeps depreciating and many are going hungry. On this episode of #30Days30Voices, we spoke with a young but disenchanted Nigerian who complained bitterly about the state of the Nigerian economy, the high cost of... Read More
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September 14, 2016

Driver arraigned in court for beating wife over feeding allowance

A 52-year-old driver on Wednesday was arraigned before a Lagos court for allegedly beating his wife over feeding allowance. The man a resident of 28, Olarekun St., Abule Egba, a suburb of Lagos, was charged with assault and neglect of duty. According to the prosecutor, Sergeant Rafael Donny, the accused committed the offences on August... Read More
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September 14, 2016

The Media Blog: The New York Times just made life difficult for all journalists

Actually they didn’t ‘just’, it’s a reminder. But we can’t imagine living under these conditions. As we enter the home stretch of the presidential campaign, all of us in the newsroom should keep in mind our longstanding policies on social media. On personal social-media accounts, Times newsroom staffers should avoid editorializing, endorsing candidates or otherwise... Read More
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September 14, 2016

TFESS and Zazaii Africa present an intensive Fashion Training: Register now!

The Future Enterprise Support Scheme (TFESS) in partnership with ZAZAII Africa presents an intensive training program for fashion lovers and aspiring designers in Nigeria scheduled to hold September 12 – October 1, 2016. The Nigerian Fashion industry is fast becoming one of the most lucrative 21st century must-have skill for youths. Fashion is a lover... Read More
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September 14, 2016

The Media Blog: Big Cabal’s Osarumen Osamuyi is moving up in the world

In another life, many many moons ago, it would almost be inconceivable that we would be here writing about the ‘big career moves’ of a below-25-year-old  whose career in the media, or in anything significant, is barely a year old. Tell me about how drastically the world has changed. Osarumen Osamuyi, the engineering graduate from... Read More
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September 14, 2016

Nigeria Paralympics team, Hillary Clinton, Patience Jonathan | The winners and losers

Team Nigeria has made the country proud with their outstanding performance at the ongoing 2016 Paralympics Games in Rio. So far, the team has won a total of 7 medals and the games are not even over yet. In related events, Sports minister, Solomon Dalung has yet again pulled a string of hatred in Nigerians after he... Read More
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September 14, 2016

WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM X: The Great Trek

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 14, 2016

Heineken launches new UEFA Champions League campaign, starring Jose Mourinho

Heineken has unveiled a new UEFA Champions League TV commercial, called ‘Prep Talk’. The film features two time UEFA Champions League winning manager, Jose Mourinho, and was shot by award-winning director, Guy Ritchie. The commercial is part of Heineken’s ‘Champion the Match’ campaign and launches on TV and digital channels to coincide with the new 2016/17... Read More
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September 14, 2016

Kanu’s deteriorating health in prison is a blatant lie, says IPOB faction

The Re-branded Indigenous People of Biafra (TRIPOB), a splinter group of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) led by Nnamdi Kanu has said the embattled leader’s claim of being unwell in prison was a lie. In a statement by its spokesperson, Chima “Phillip Effiong” Osuji on Tuesday, the group claimed it visited Kuje Prison and found out the... Read More
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September 14, 2016

Okonjo-Iweala was a smartly corrupt finance minister- Ahmed Joda

The chairman of President Muhammadu Buhari’s transition committee, Ahmed Joda on Tuesday said anti-graft agencies might never find Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former minister of finance, guilty of corruption. Ahmed Joda said this to journalists in Yola, the capital city of Adamawa state. Joda said Okonjo-Iweala was aware of the corrupt practices during ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s regime... Read More
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September 14, 2016

#Impact365: This cancer center attempted to break a Guinness World record

Sebeccly Cancer care was founded in 2006 to address the issue of increasing cancer cases in Nigeria and also provide care and treatment to cancer patients and survivors. In this interview with YNaija’s #Impact365, Dr. Omolola Salako, the Executive Director of Sebeccly, tells us about the center and the good works they are doing. Can... Read More
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September 14, 2016

BREAKING: Boko Haram threatens to capture Buhari in new video

Dreaded terrorists group, Boko Haram has released a new video threatening to capture President Muhammadu Buhari. The video which was posted on Youtube on Tuesday showed terrorists observing Eid on Sallah day, according to the narrator. Speaking in Hausa, Shekau’s deputy according to the narrator reiterated the group’s resolve to continue with its Jihad against... Read More
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