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Noble Laureate, Wole Soyinka, on Thursday said until religious leaders who preach hate are arrested and prosecuted, religious violence will persist. Soyinka said this while delivering a lecture on “Culture at risk” at the University of Benin, Edo State. Soyinka said religious extremism stems from violent teachings by religious leaders. He explained, “In my view,... Read More
A former governorship aspirant in Benue state under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Nath Apir has said Nigerians have started regretting their decision to vote  President Muhammadu Buhari at the last general elections. Apir who spoke in Makurdi on Thursday said the previous administration of Goodluck Jonathan was better in terms of economy. He said, “During... Read More
It is not very common for a public official to put herself right in the cross hairs in one speech. Kemi Adeosun, Nigeria’s finance minister did that yesterday when she pronounced that the “recession” the National Bureau of Statistics has just confirmed, the “recession” that we –everyday Nigerians- have actually been experiencing for several months... Read More
North Korean President, Kim Jong-un has executed the nation’s education minister Kim Yong-Jin for ‘bad sitting posture’ during parliament. South Korea ’s unification ministry spokesman Jeong Joon-hee said, “Vice premier for education Kim Yong-Jin was executed.” “Kim Yong-Jin was denounced for his bad sitting posture when he was sitting below the rostrum,” he added. Since taking... Read More
Troops of Operation Delta Safe on Thursday paraded 12 suspected illegal oil dealers and seven tankers loaded with over 210,000 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) in Effurun, Delta State. During the parade the Sector 1 Commander of Operation Delta Safe, Col. Alhassan Grema at the 3 Battalion Barracks of the Nigerian Army in Effurun told journalists that the suspects... Read More
The Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Lucky Irabor on Thursday insisted that leader of dreaded group, Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau is dead. The Commander said this during a tour of Adamawa State as part of the formations under his command. He said the individual originally identified as Shekau has been killed. “I can confirm to... Read More
The Nigeria Immigration Service has warned its officers to desist from fraudulent activities during the re-screening of the 2000 recruits who were dispersed in 2015. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the service PRO, DCI E.S King the Comptroller-General of Immigrations, CGI, Mohammed Babandede said an officer whose name was not disclosed has been arrested for collecting... Read More
Jigawa State governor, Badaru Abubakar has said he will conduct the Ondo APC governorship primary election transparently, while stating that he doesn’t believe in or fear charms. He said this after he was sworn-in as the Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Ondo Primary Election Committee. He said, ”Free and fair election will solve the problem.... Read More
On Wednesday, Kayode Fayemi, Minister of Mines and Steel announced that there’ll be a few changes at his ministry following resolutions made at the Federal executive Council meeting which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Federal Executive Council approved a new roadmap for the growth and development of the nation’s mining sector and the... Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari On Thursday said no nation had gone through the easy route to attain change. He said this in Osogbo while inaugurating the Osogbo Government High School built by the administration of Governor Rauf Aregbesola. Buhari assured Nigerians that his administration is aware of the pains Nigerians are going through and promised that the change... Read More
The Nigerian Copyright Commission on Thursday said it has seized N10.3bn worth of pirated goods January 2011 and August 2016. This was revealed by the Director-General of the Commission, Afam Ezekude at a press briefing in Abuja. Ezekude said 54 persons were also convicted for copyright infringement during the same period. He further revealed that... Read More
Seventeen groups who support the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP on Thursday in Kaduna said they would organise a one million-man march in solidarity with the Sen. Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of the party. Under the aegis of PDP National Integrity Group, and PDP National Solidarity, the groups described Ali Modu Sheriff as a stooge being used by the ruling... Read More
Following the demolition of Nuli Juice Company in Ikoyi by the Lagos State government over non-payment of certain permits to the tune of N40 million, Nigerians have taken to social media express their dissatisfaction. While some questioned the rationale behind the decision others pointed out that such extreme actions only sends a clear and undiluted message... Read More
Another domestic carrier, First Nation Airlines, has suspended its operations, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has said. This announcement is coming in less than 24 hours after Aero Contractors Airlines, Nigeria’s second largest commercial carrier, announced an indefinite suspension of its scheduled flight services and its staff with effect from Thursday, September 1, 2016. The Director-General... Read More
Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson on Thursday said his government will not hesitate to prosecute anyone who trespasses into government lands and properties. He said this through a statement by his media aide, Daniel Iworiso-Markson when the State Special Task Force on Identification and Recovery of Government Lands submitted its report. Dickson said Bayelsans should lay their... Read More
by Joachim MacEbong This morning, the Lagos State government demolished the premises of the Nuli Juice Company in Ikoyi, which opened at the end of July. The reason given was the non-payment of certain permits to the tune of N40 million. The notice was given to the landlord, but not communicated to the tenants. By... Read More
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was in Nigeria on Tuesday and Wednesday to meet with technology developers in Lagos. During his meeting on Wednesday the tech guru was asked about the introduction of Nigerian languages on Facebook. To this Zuckerberg replied, “I am glad we support Hausa and we are planning on supporting a lot more... Read More
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