5 key things to note from Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria

I am Oshiomhole’s stooge, I accept – Godwin Obaseki

Godwin Obaseki, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the September 10 gubernatorial election in Edo state has dared his opponents to go-ahead and prove he is a stooge to Governor Adams Oshiomhole as they claim. Obaseki who is an integral part of the APC government over the past 8 years refused to debunk any... Read More

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Tony Elumelu: Role of private sector in fighting poverty

Over one billion people, referred to as the “bottom billion” live on less than $1.25 a day worldwide. In Nigeria, it is estimated that up to 70 per cent of Nigerians can be classified as living in extreme poverty. Without a doubt, poverty statistics can be overwhelming, but I am certain that the fight against... Read More

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Femi Aribisala: The Bible is not infallible

Jeremiah predicts Babylon would be suddenly and completely obliterated. But this did not happen. There are false prophecies in the bible. They are intended to dilute the impact of the more radical prophets. Everything points to the scribes and the priests as the architects of these distortions, since they are often pilloried by the radical... Read More

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Dele Momodu: In search of a simple roadmap

“In the past what we have done has been to manage the situation. I do not intend to manage ourselves out of the situation as has been done in the past. I intend to fix it! I owe it to the Ghanaian people. I, John Dramani Mahama, will fix this energy challenge.” – President John... Read More

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Simon Kolawole: Recession, recovery and our relapsing fever

Confirmed. The Nigerian economy is in recession, the first in decades. The official report by the National Bureau of Statistics is finally out, confirming what we suspected and expected all along. Many will hear the big word “recession” and ask: rece-gini? Economists define recession as two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth. As a villager,... Read More

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Lucky fan set to walk away with N200,000 at Ajebo Unleashed 3.0

Popular comedian and cartoonist is back with the third edition of his highly anticipated comedy show. The show is tagged Ajebo Unleashed 3.0 and it is set to hold at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday, September 4,2016. In a bid to give back to his teeming fans, Ajebo will be giving away two... Read More

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Stop blaming Jonathan for your incompetence | PDP fires back at APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) should stop blaming ex-president Goodluck Jonathan for the poor handling of the economy by the Buhari-led administration leading to the current recession. The opposition party said this while reacting to comments by the Jigawa State governor, Abubakar Badaru, blaming the previous administration... Read More

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Okorocha, Ohakim take swipes at each other over demolition in Imo

Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha and his predecessor, Ikedi Ohakim, have disagreed over the ongoing demolition exercise embarked by the state government. Ohakim claim the ongoing demolition in the state was not captured in the state’s budget, stating that the exercise has brought more loss than its projected gain. In a letter addressed to... Read More

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Air Force to deploy more personnel to Niger Delta

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, on Sunday revealed that the Nigeria Air Force have concluded plans to deploy additional personnel to the Niger Delta. Abubakar said this during his visit to the Air Force Mobility Command in Yenegoa. Abubakar said the deployment would strengthen already stationed men of the Air... Read More

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Obj is the reason for Nigeria’s hunger and suffering – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has said factional leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff’s meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo was aimed at annihilating the party. According to TheCable, Fayose in a statement by Lere Olayinka, his media aide said both men are planning to destroy the PDP, while stating that the visit... Read More

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What Emir of Kano really thinks of the Niger Delta struggle for secession

We do not know the Emir to speak often about the Niger Delta/Biafran struggle for secession; both as Central Bank Governor and now as the Emir of Kano. This is a man who prides himself as someone who is “never going to stand here and tell people what they want to hear.” So it came as a... Read More

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#BuckwyldnBreathless: Our 64 best moments from 2Baba and M.I’s show

The Eko convention center of the Eko Hotel and Suites was lit up by two Nigerian music pace setters – 2Baba and M.I on Saturday, September 3, 2016 as they headlined the #BuckwyldnBreathless concert. The event also saw explosive performances from Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz, Nosa, Sound Sultan, Vector, Cobhams Asuquo, Waje, Kelly Hansome and... Read More

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There is a ‘plan’ to steal Ese Oruru’s baby – Parents

There is a plan to steal the child of 14-year old, Ese Oruru, by some young men, her parents have alleged. Ese was abducted by Yunusa Dahiru, who took her to Kano and impregnated her before she was rescued about six months. Her parents in an interview with Punch said they have received threats saying... Read More

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CityFiles: 5 Great ThIngs To Do In Lagos On A Sunday

Sunday is the favorite day of the week for most people in Lagos. Not only does it fall in the weekend, it dawns with a s…

BBOG commends Army for fight against insurgency

The Bring Back Our Girls group on Saturday commended men of the Nigerian army over the fight against insurgency in the North-eastern part of the country. In a statement signed by its leaders, Aisha Yesufu and Oby Ezekwesili the group appreciated the Civilian JTF for its contribution to the fight against the Boko Haram sect.... Read More

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Nigerian footballer, Emenike proposes to his girlfriend

Nigerian footballer, Emmanuel Emenike has proposed to his girlfriend, former Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria, Iheoma Nnadi. The couple who have been dating for sometime now had made their relationship known to all who cared. Well, Emenike has finally popped the question and the duo excitedly shared the news via social media pages. https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ6MECWALx4/

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Ondo Guber polls: Former NBA President emerges APC candidate

The former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Rotimi Akeredolu on Saturday emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming governorship election, defeating 24 other aspirants. The primaries which was held at the International Event Centre, Akure saw Akeredolu score 669 votes from delegates. Dr. Segun Abraham, who was allegedly... Read More

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3 children abducted by gunmen in Benue

The Benue Police Command has confirmed that three children between the ages of three and six have been abducted by gunmen in the Adeke area of Makurdi, Benue State. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Moses Yamu who confirmed the incident said investigations have started on the case. According to an eyewitness, the children, a boy... Read More

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Nigerians may die before economic reforms are completed – Shehu Sani

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, Senator Shehu Sani, has said many Nigerians are at risk of dying before President Muhammadu Buhari led government completes its economic reforms. Sani said this in an interview with Punch over the weekend. The senator urged the Federal Government to put in place short term plans... Read More

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#BudgetPadding: EFCC to probe House of Reps

Following allegations of budget padding which continues to linger in the House of Representatives, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissions (EFCC) may soon begin the probe of top officers of the lawmaking body. According to Punch, the anti-graft agency has sent invitations to some permanent secretaries and directors of finance to appear before it for investigations. Also... Read More

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Former FCT minister returns N10 million campaign funds to EFCC

Former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Jumoke Akinjide has reportedly returned N10 million to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as part of the money she allegedly received during the build-up to the 2015 presidential election. A source told Punch, “The former FCT minister and other PDP leaders in the state received some campaign funds during... Read More

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Falana to FG: Spend recovered loots…it will solve some problems

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, on Saturday asked the Federal Government to stop keeping the recovered loots, stating that it can be used to solve some of the country’s problems. Falana said this in an interview with Punch in Abuja while reacting to comments by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed who revealed... Read More

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Police nabs 39 ‘cult members’ in Imo

The Imo State Police Command has arrested 39 suspected cult members in different locations in the state. According to the police, the suspects were arrested through the help of information made available to operatives of the command. While parading the suspects in Owerri, the Commissioner of Police, Taiwo Lakanu said the suspected cultists were planning to... Read More

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What Twitter is saying about the #Buckwyldnbreathless concert

Today, two music heavyweights, M.I and Tubaba, have joined forces on a nightlong musical concert aptly titled, Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless. Many expect the concert to be jaw dropping, unforgettable and the biggest music concert of the year. However, so far the reactions of Nigerians on twitter to the ongoing concert have been overwhelmingly mixed, although neither... Read More

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The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

These are the top ten news stories that drove the conversation this week: 1. Zuck in Nigeria Facebook founder and Chief Executive of the social media giant, Mark Zuckerberg, paid a visit to Nigeria this week. He first visited the Yaba technology cluster before meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the state house, Abuja. 2. Obasanjo meets... Read More

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#BuckwyldnBreathless: Ita-Giwa, Cobahms, others at 2Baba and M.I’s show (FIRST PHOTOS)

The Lagos leg of the #BuckwyldnBreathless concert featuring 2Baba and M.I as headliners is ongoing at the Eko hotel and Suites. So far we have spotted celebrities like – Senator Florence Ita Giwa, Cobhams Asuquo, Adebola Williams, Annie Idibia and more. Here are first photos from the event;

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Twitter war: Kenyans are behind Nigerians in every aspect – Fani-Kayode

A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has joined in on the Twitter war between Nigeria and Kenya over the visit of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to both countries. Fani-Kayode took to his official Twitter account, @realFFK on Saturday where he said Kenyans are “behind Nigerians in every aspect”. The former aviation minister went ahead to say... Read More

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Iheanacho strike gives Rohr first victory with Super Eagles

A sublime strike by Kelechi Iheanacho helped Gernot Rohr secure a victory in his first game as Super Eagles manager at the Nest of Champions stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. The German chose a strong starting 11 in his first game against Tanzania in Group G of 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification round. A... Read More

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Ogun state permanent secretary dies after swearing-in

A permanent secretary in the Ogun State civil service has died barely 48 hours after being sworn into office, Premium Times reports. Olubunmi Odumusi died in her sleep on Friday night at the age of 57, according to her family said. Before her death, the deceased had a prolonged battle with cancer which she paid huge sums... Read More