by Gimba Kakanda We do not know the exact starting date of this historic festival, nor are we in the know of its end date. I mean this festival of inflation and hunger, unemployment and job cuts, liquidation and crime, mental health crisis and despair. There’s something savagely beautiful about celebrating our misery, about refusing to...
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President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday stated that the upper chamber will hold those responsible for the management of the economy accountable. He said the senate would focus on the economy at the resumption of plenary next week, and it would also provide tough recommendations as necessary. Saraki at an interactive press...
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Arik airplanes are currently grounded across the country leaving hundreds of its air travellers stranded, according to Sahara Reporters. The airline has been unable to airlift passengers as none of its aircrafts have flown to any destinations in Nigeria, West Africa and other routes. According to reports the airline’s current predicament is due to its indebtedness to major oil...
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A multiple auto accident at the notorious Onipepeye stretch of the Sagamu – Abeokuta Road on Tuesday claimed the lives of two persons, injuring nine others. According to The Nation the accident which involved a Toyota Picnic car marked KSF 957BB and a Nissan Serena car marked 250 GHA occurred at 11:35am. The Sector Commander, Ogun State Command of the...
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday hosted members of the National Youth Service Corps serving in Daura, his hometown. President Buhari who posted a picture of the visit of the corps members on his personal Twitter account, @MBuhari said he always appreciated General Yakubu Gowon for initiating the scheme. He said, “Youth Corpers serving in Daura...
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by Simon Utsu I did a write-up yesterday where I castigated the arrogance that oozed out of a popular Chinese newspaper’s article, where blacks, Indians and Pakistanis were profiled and despicable stuff written about them. The debate that ensued in the comments section of my facebook write-up took a new dimension when a couple of my...
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to former Head of states, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and General Abdulsalami Abubakar in Minna. Jonathan on his official Twitter account said his visit is in line with his commitment to strengthen unity in the country. He said, “As I visit my elder brothers and predecessors...
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A Major General in the Nigerian army, Patrick Adebayo Falola, who was demoted to the rank of Brigadier-General by a military court martial, has vowed to challenge the verdict, The Nation reports. Falola, a former Director, 68 Army Reference Hospital, Yaba, Lagos was found guilty by a Court Martial on grounds that he unlawfully admitted students for clinical training without due clearance from the...
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by Banjo Damilola A friend wrote as his Personal Message on Blackberry Messenger; “If change begins with me, I would have voted myself.” I dare say nothing is personal about that message as it echoes the sentiment of majority of people about President Buhari’s #ChangeBeginsWithMe campaign. I, also, share the sentiment. No, Change does not begin...
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The Nigerian Prisons Service on Tuesday said the mastermind of the 2011 Christmas day bombing in Abuja, Kabiru Dikko is till in prison, contrary to reports that he has been released. There had been reports going around about his release from prison. But the prisons spokesperson, Bayo Jeje while speaking to Premium Times confirmed that...
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Heineken, the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, is set to launch the new season of the tournament with a video featuring controversial Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho. Billed as Mourinho’s address to football fans across the world, the video will go online before the kick-off of the 2016/2017 UCL season on Tuesday, 13...
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by Jude ‘Feranmi “Nigeria can be DIFFERENT if we decide to DO what it takes and I believe that Young Nigerians can Make Nigeria Better Overnight if we so wish!” – JFK I decided to quote myself at the beginning of this article not just because it serves as a perfect preamble to this piece...
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Suspected militants on Tuesday blew up a crude oil line belonging to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company in Afiesere- Iwhrenene communities in Ughelli North Council Area of Delta State. The Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate, a militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack. The group through a statement bu its spokesperson, Aldo Agbalaja confirmed...
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has disagreed with comments made by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar that the rampaging armed Fulani herdsmen are not Nigerians but foreign terrorists. The Sultan had said in his Eid-el-Kabir message that the herdsmen are peace-loving, stating that those perpetrating the evil act were foreigners. But the...
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The economy is on a downward spiral, cost of living is soaring and people are losing their jobs daily. That is the fate of poor Nigerians – who still have to purchase fuel at an exorbitant price. On today’s episode of #30Days30Voices, a citizen complains bitterly on the cost of fuel and how the present...
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by Olamide Eyinla It is no longer news that Nigeria’s economy has slid into a recession. By definition, recession is a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters. What this means is that either aspects or all sectors of...
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93 Days, the long awaited movie directed by Steve Gukas will finally premiere in Nigeria today, 13th of September at The Rock Cathedral Lagos. Starring Danny Glover, Bimbo Akintola, Keppy Ekpenyong, Somkele Iyamah Idlahama, Tim Reid,Alastair MacKenzie, Gideon Okeke and more, the film tells the true story of how Nigeria was able to eradicate the...
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Outspoken Catholic Priest, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka has said the President Buhari adminsitration’s change was yet to be experienced by Nigerians because the same corrupt individuals who almost destroyed the country in the past were in his government. Mbaka said this while speaking to newsmen during the graduation of Niger Delta youths, who trained at...
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Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi’s residence in Jos was on Monday attacked by armed robbers. According to reports, four-man robbery gang carted away valuables including a Toyota Highlander and an undisclosed amount of cash. It was also gathered that the footballers’ father was physically assaulted by the robbers. Onazi who spoke to a close friend...
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by Mohammed Alhaji For the first time in the history of our nascent (if 17 years of unbroken democracy and 4 presidents so far could be considered one) people from all walks of life – paupers; peasants; pink-collar, blue-collar and white-collar workers; unemployed; young and old; kids not eligible to vote; and probably even thieves...
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Democratic candidate in the forthcoming US Presidential election, Hillary Clinton had collapsed at the 9/11 memorial in Manhattan on Sunday. She then reappeared hours later outside of her daughter’s apartment appearing much healthier and hugging a girl before posing for pictures. Internet conspiracy theorists have now said the woman who came out of Chelsea Clinton’s...
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By Ehi Ekhator I was sitting on my own “jejely” when i read such a variety of promises by the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. He guaranteed me that he was there to settle the issues of the nation, adding that “if anything went wrong, he would take responsibilities...
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Former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said she would not serve in the present administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari even if invited. She said this while speaking as a guest on Al-Jazeera’s ‘The Stream’, where she talked about the current situation of the country’s economy. Iweala said there were other capable hands who can...
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by Tolulope Olaifa Eid-Al-Kabir or Eid-Al-Adha is a celebration that usually takes place two months and ten days after Eid-Al-Fitri. Nigerians are always looking forward to this particular celebration because this is “the celebration where they kill ram and do party”. However, not many Nigerians understand the reason behind the whole celebration. Eid-Al-Adha means “the Feast...
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The Federal Character Commission has faulted the employment of 4,904 civil servants who were recruited by the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan. However, it was learnt on Monday that moves to relief the workers and conduct a fresh recruitment exercise has sparked crisis in the civil service. The affected workers had petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and other...
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday said it would commence a warning strike on October 2, as the Federal Government has failed to meet its demands. In a statement signed by Ben Ugheoke, the Chairman, University of Abuja chapter of ASUU, it stated that the Federal Government had failed to embark on...
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The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar on Monday celebrated the sallah with troops of the Nigerian Air Force fighting Boko Haram terrorists group in Yola and Adamawa States. Abubakar urged the troops not to be complacent even as he expressed the belief that the fight against insurgency is at its tail end. Abubakar reiterated...
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by Timi Olagunju “Do not ask what your citizens can change, rather ask what you have changed for your citizens as promised in over 455 days in office”. About 72 hours ago, the Presidency launched the “change begins with me” campaign. Then, I quickly remembered what conductors and drivers in Lagos would typically say to passengers...
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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...
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The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2016 is still on and Nollywood stars have been dazzling in very memorable fashion ensembles since the festival kicked off. What we do notice is that the ladies have been rocking outfits strictly made by Nigerian designers. In our view, this year’s spotlight is not only on Nollywood but...
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