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August 30, 2016

‘Let this change be real’ – Okogie writes open letter to Buhari

The Emeritus Archbishop of Lagos, Cardinal Anthony Okogie, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari do something fast to address hunger across the country. Okogie who penned an open letter to the President on Monday said that Nigerians are yet to see the ‘change’ on which Buhari rode into power. He said, “Dear Mr. President: Last year, when you... Read More
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August 30, 2016

Dalung to NFF: Pay Siasia his salary

Minister of Youths and Sport Barrister Solomon Dalung has joined the campaigners over Samson Siasia/NFF saga. Dalung who spoke on Monday when Siasia visited him in his office, alongside his wife Sandra, appealed to the Nigeria Football Federation to pay the bronze-medal winning the five month’s salary he is being owed. Siasia visited Dalung to thank... Read More
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August 30, 2016

Stray bullet from mobile policeman kills father of 5

On Sunday evening a bus driver and father of five lost his life when a stray bullet from a mobile policeman hit him. According to The Vanguard the incident which occurred at Doyin bus-stop in Orile caused drivers of mass transit buses plying the Okoko/CMS route to boycott activities in protest. The deceased, identified simply as Fatai... Read More
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August 30, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Jidenna and Tiwa Savage to collaborate | TY Bello makes a comeback | Frank Ocean scores his first No.1 album | More stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. TY Bello makes a musical comeback with ‘Land of Promise’ Earlier this year, TY Bello promised fans she was gearing a comeback into the music industry following her 10 year hiatus after... Read More
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August 30, 2016

Dear Gov. Ambode, what Lagos master plan are you restoring?

by Roqeebah Olaoniye On Sunday, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State issued a statement via the Secretary to the State government, Olatunji Bello, promising to restore the original master plan of select areas of the Lagos metropolis. How does he intend to do this? By clearing illegal structures, shanties, street hawkers and those who have... Read More
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August 30, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: 25-year-old Nigerian breaks record at Ghana University | At least 60 killed in Yemen suicide attack | Avengers write open letter to Buhari

From the papers this morning- a Tracklist MEND  says military intervention can never be solution to Niger Delta crisis – YNaija FG: No plans to investigate former CBN governors – YNaija  Niger Delta Avengers write open letter to President Buhari – YNaija Man sets entire family of 3 ablaze in Ogun state – YNaija  What... Read More
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August 30, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Presidency denies plot to investigate former CBN governors Garba Shehu, the SSA to the President on media and publicity, has denied that the Federal government was probing the activities of former CBN governors. 2. Avengers pen open letter to Buhari Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers,... Read More
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August 29, 2016

‘Military intervention can never be solution to Niger Delta crisis’

The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has advised the Federal Government to stop deploying troops to the Niger Delta. In a communiqué issued on Monday by its President, Udengs Eradiri, and spokesman, Eric Omare, the group asked the government to employ intelligence gathering rather than using force. The group said the militants destroying oil facilities were... Read More
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August 29, 2016

Presidency ‘unaware’ of Soludo, Sanusi probe

The senior special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity Mallam Garba Shehu has denied claims in the media that the Federal Government had begun investigations into the activities of former governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Professor Charles Soludo and Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. Over the weekend news filtered... Read More
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August 29, 2016

What you should know about Fayose’s anti-grazing bill

The Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, on Monday signed the “Anti Grazing Bill 2016” prohibiting grazing recently passed by the House of Assembly into law. The law which limits grazing in the state to certain time was first passed as a bill after suspected Fulani herdsmen killed two persons in Oke Ako community in Ikole... Read More
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August 29, 2016

Niger Delta Avengers write open letter to President Buhari (READ)

The Niger Delta Avengers on Monday wrote an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari following comments he made about the unrest in the region in Kenya last week. Buhari had told journalists in Nairobi that militants in the region will get the treatment given to Boko Haram if they failed to dialogue. Avengers in a... Read More
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August 29, 2016

These #1000NigerianWaysToDie will surely lift your mood

Nigerians might well have the monopoly on spinning any situation into hilarious stories. Last night, while the VMA was trending worldwide, the citizens of Nigerian twitter were busy making the world laugh with #1000NigerianWaysToDie. What would otherwise be considered horrific stories of being a millenial with Nigerian upbringing was spun into rib-cracking memes and tweets.... Read More
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August 29, 2016

Etisalat opens entry for 2016 photography competition

Photography enthusiasts and professionals alike have a chance to compete and win in the Etisalat Photography Competition as entries for the 2016 edition have now been declared open. The Etisalat Photography Competition encourages the public to capture and celebrate fascinating pictures that reflect the diversity and daring spirit of our Nigeria. The competition kicks off... Read More
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August 29, 2016

These number of Nigerians are out of school, according to the education minister

The education minister, Adamu Adamu on Monday said about 25.3 million Nigerians are out of school. Adamu said this while speaking to journalists after the presentation of a draft roadmap for the education sector – ‘Education for change: A ministerial strategic plan 2016-2019’ – to stakeholders in Abuja on Monday. The minister said the sector... Read More
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August 29, 2016

Ondo governorship: Jimoh Ibrahim emerges candidate of Sheriff’s PDP faction

Despite a court order on Monday barring it from conducting a primary election, the Ali-Modu Sheriff’s faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has picked Jimoh Ibrahim as its candidate in the forthcoming Ondo gubernatorial elections. According to Nigerian Tribune, the primary which was held at the Banquet Hall of Premier Hotel,... Read More
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August 29, 2016

Military has no power to declare civilians ‘wanted’ – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana on Monday said the Nigerian military had no power to declare civillians ‘wanted’. He said this while criticizing the decision of the Army to declare three persons ‘wanted’ in connection to a video of the abducted Chibok girls. In a statement on Monday, Falana said such powers were only with... Read More
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August 29, 2016

#WhitePeopleProblems: ‘Police officer steals marijuana from office for girlfriend’

A New Mexico police sergeant has reportedly landed himself in hot water after getting arrested for illegally taking marijuana from his office and giving it to his girlfriend. According to KOB-TV in Albuquerque, USA, the officer Sgt. Roshern McKinne of Grants police department was allegedly caught through a lapel camera he himself had on. The officer... Read More
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August 29, 2016

Freeze back to Cool FM after ‘brief’ sack

OAP Freeze is back to Cool FM days after he was shown the exit door. In an Instagram video on Monday, Freeze confirmed this while showing off his wristwatch and announcing his arrival at the premises of the radio station for a show. He wrote, “Arriving @coolfmlagos for my show this afternoon! Listen to the#RoadShow with @kaylahoniwo@djxclusive83 and I, it’s... Read More
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August 29, 2016

According to Prisons Service, there was no riot at Kuje prison – this is what happened

The Nigeria Prisons Service has denied that there was a riot early Monday morning at the Kuje Prisons facility in Abuja. In a statement by the Controller of Prisons FCT Command, Daniel Odharo, said there was ‘an altercation’ at the facility which has been put under control. He said the altercation occurred during a routine cell... Read More
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August 29, 2016

Child bride: Girls are (still) being forced into marriage in the North – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN north zone on Monday condemned the withdrawal of girls in the area from schools and forcefully marrying them off at an early age. The Chairman of CAN in the zone, Rev. Yakubu Pam made the condemnation on Monday during a regional delegates’ conference of the association in Jos. “Farmers... Read More
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August 29, 2016

Federal High Court rejects application to release El-Zakzaky

An application seeking to secure the release of leader of the Islamic movement of Nigeria also known as Shi’ites, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky has been declined by a Federal High Court in Abuja. Vacation Judge, Justice Okon Abang on Monday declined the application on the ground that Zakzaky did not obtain leave of court to have... Read More
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