August 10, 2016

Opinion: Cyberstalking and the legality of EFCC’s arrest of controversial blogger, Abusidiqu

by Inibehe Effiong The arrest and detention of a Nigerian blogger and political commentator, Mr Abubakar Sidiq Usman, popularly known as Abusidiq, on Monday the 8th of August, 2016 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged “cyber stalking related offences” has incensed the cyberspace and ignited tirades of lacerations directed at the EFCC... Read More

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August 10, 2016

5 reasons why we should all be blamed for the forex crisis

by Roqeebah Olaoniye When Christine Lagarde of the IMF warned us in January to gear up for economic hardship, we didn’t take her seriously. We were busy in our bubbles, making unrealistic resolutions. Now that the dollar is NGN 400, maybe it’s time we go back to the drawing board and check ourselves. Here are five... Read More

Buhari, Christine Lagarde, economy, Forex crisis, global economy, IMF

August 10, 2016

20 soldiers arraigned for human rights abuse, murder

Twenty personnel of the Nigerian Army have been arraigned before a court martial over charges of gun-running, human rights abuses and murder. According to The Daily Trust, the affected personnel include four officers and sixteen soldiers. The commander in charge of 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Victor Ezudwu, while inaugurating the court martial at... Read More

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August 10, 2016

‘When a leader refuses to stand up to responsibilities, there’ll be problem’ – Jerry Gana

The Head of the Peoples Democratic Party’s reconciliation committee, Prof. Jerry Gana, on Tuesday said Nigerians want the return of the party into power. A reconciliation committee had been created to resolve the lingering leadership crisis in the party. Speaking after a meeting with factional PDP leader Sheriff, Gana said Nigerians are yearning and crying... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Arome Ameh’s touching story of stroke and survival (READ)

by Arome Ameh Honey, I am dizzy! These words will always haunt me, as these where the words that would change my life forever. In my normal fashion, I am always eager to tell a good story, as it happened, and in most cases how I would have wanted it to happen, but in this... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Boko Haram killed 1,900 herdsmen in 4 years – Cattle breeders

About 1,900 herdsmen have been killed by Boko Haram terrorists in separate attacks within four years in Borno, the Al-Hayah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria said on Wednesday. Chairman of the Association, Alhaji Ibrahim Mafa also said a total of about 169, 000 cows; 63, 000 rams; goats and sheep have been lost by the... Read More

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August 10, 2016

FG bans PTA levies in Unity schools

The Federal Ministry of Education on Tuesday banned the collection of development levies by the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) in the Unity Colleges across the country in order to alleviate the sufferings of parents. The ban which is with immediate effect was contained in a statement issued very late on Tuesday evening by the Ministry... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Opinion: A letter to an ailing Nigeria

by Adetayo Adegbemle Dear Nigeria, Trust my letter meets you well. Doxology. Scratch that, because I know you are not well. I am aware that the cancer eating deep into your bone structure is giving you pains, causing you debts, even to your unborn. Like the proverbial leper, nothing you touch, or touches you, is whole... Read More

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August 10, 2016

EFCC to investigate contracts awarded by National Assembly

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly sent a letter to the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani Omolori, and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and National Planning over the budget padding scandal and contracts awarded by the National Assembly. According to The Nation, the EFCC had on Tuesday launched full investigation... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Praying for a Donald Trump presidency? Here’s 5 reasons why you shouldn’t

by Tolu Omoyeni The US general elections will hold in less than 3 months and the world has been abuzz with news of candidates, nominations, polls, conventions and all the drama that constitute an election period. The elections in America concern the rest of the world, the US is a world giant and we should... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Opinion: Think of all your problems then eat, love and breathe

It’s best to keep things as simple as possible. But like many other things, it’s easier said than done. In a world that constantly conspires to subdue and overwhelm, staying calm is one of the difficult things to do. Life is short. The average person out there desires to achieve as much as they can... Read More

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August 10, 2016

5 reasons why feminism is ‘bad business’ in Nigeria

by Toluwalope Omoyeni The concept of Feminism is quite simple. It’s the advocacy that seeks to bridge the gap between men and women, in terms of social, political, cultural and even financial rights. As simple as it seems, feminism is arguably the most misunderstood concept of recent times. Here in Nigeria, feminism is even more... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Patoranking makes historical debut on Billboard chart | Empire’s Lucious and Cookie Lyon to get their own show? | 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. Patroranking’s album debuts on the Billboard Reggae chart It’s being less than 2 weeks since it was released and Patoranking‘s debut album – God Over Everything (GOE) is already making great... Read More

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August 10, 2016

The Explainer: Jibrin/Dogara budget padding controversy – The story so far

To understand the current budget padding controversy in the House of Representatives, you have to also look back at the entire 2016 budget process itself. On December 22nd 2015, President Buhari gave his budget speech at a joint sitting of the National Assembly, but the line items were not submitted to lawmakers before they went... Read More

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August 10, 2016

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Budget padding: EFCC invites Dogara The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has invited the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, over allegations of budget padding. 2. Presidency did not sign a padded budget The Presidency says that the 2016 Appropriation Bill signed... Read More

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August 10, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Buhari did not sign a padded budget | B’Haram members fleeing to Europe | Jonathan partied for 6 years- MEND | More

From the news this morning- a tracklist Budget padding controversy deepens as Presidency denies signing a padded copy- YNaija EFCC to invite Dogara over budget padding row after interrogating Jibrin- YNaija Sadly, another UNIPORT lecturer has been kidnapped- YNaija 5 fake ICPC officers arrested in Uyo- YNaija MEND berates Goodluck Jonathan’s administration- YNaija Boko Haram... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Morning Devotion: Abdulmumin Jibrin draws the ire of the APC’s leadership, as fees rise in Unity Schools

Abdulmumin Jibrin’s continued public comments on the House budget padding controversy, has drawn the ire of the APC leadership, and there are discordant tunes about whether or not the fees in unity schools have been increased for the new session. Take a listen.

August 10, 2016

Start your Wednesday with this motivational post courtesy Alibaba

Comedian, Alibaba has some motivational words this morning. Using the analogy of a bird on a branch, the ace comic took to his Instagram to write on being independent and trusting yourself to do amazing things irregardless of people or situations. Read what he posted below https://www.instagram.com/p/BI6KH6Pg9II/?taken-by=alibabagcfr

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August 10, 2016

3 killed as ‘cultists’ invade Lagos community

Suspected cult members have invaded Abule Nla Road in the Iponri area of Lagos State, reportedly killing three persons. The cultists stormed the area and opened fire on youths in a restaurant. The victims were a student of a polytechnic in Ogun State, Damilola Adegoke who died instantly, and two of his friends, identified only... Read More

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August 10, 2016

NFF to pay Siasia outstanding salary

Nigeria’s Under-23 coach Samson Siasia and his assistants will be paid their outstanding salaries, Africanfootball.com reports. According to the report, the Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick said the coaching crew who are being owed for five months will be paid from the $60,000 grant the Federation recently received from the Confederation of African Football. Siasia had... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Buhari didn’t sign a padded budget – Presidency

The 2016 national budget signed by President Buhari was not padded, the Presidency said on Tuesday. This claim was made by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Ita Enang; and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Ismail Kawu with regards to the budget padding... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Budget-Padding Tracker: EFCC grills Jibrin, to invite Dogara

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday grilled the former chairman of the House committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin over his budget padding allegations. Jibrin had accused Speaker Dogara, the Deputy Speaker, Yusuff Lasun; the Chief Whip, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa; the Minority Leader, Leo Ogor, and nine others of alleged involvement in the padding of... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Gunmen abduct another UNIPORT lecturer

Unidentified gunmen on Monday abducted a lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering, University of Portharcourt, Prof. John Okoli. Okoli was kidnapped at gunpoint from his residence in Omuoko, Aluu community in the Ikwerre Local Government Area. His abduction comes six days after the release of another UNIPORT lecturer Dr. Reginald Ohiri, who was also kidnapped.... Read More

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August 10, 2016

#RioOlympics: Lithuania defeats Nigeria 89 – 80

Lithuania secured a nine-point victory over Nigeria’s D’Tigers this morning in the men’s basketball event. However, the world’s third best team did not have an easy ride as the Nigerians showed they were no pushovers. D’Tigers came into their second game in the tournament on the brink of losing 94-66 to Argentina, and many had... Read More

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August 10, 2016

5 fake ICPC officials arraigned in Uyo

Five persons have been arraigned before a High court in Uyo by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for impersonating its officers. The five accused persons are Emmanuel Akpabio; Adediran Destiny; Nsikak Ebiti; Unyime Udo, and Esther Udoh. The suspects were said to have disguised as ICPC officials and approached an... Read More

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August 10, 2016

#RioOlympics: Nigeria’s Quadri defeated by China’s Long in table tennis

Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri has been knocked out of the table tennis event in Rio. Quadri, who made history as the first ever African to reach the quarter final stage of the table tennis event lost to World number one Chinese Ma Long, 0-4. It was always going to be a difficult tie for the Nigerian... Read More

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August 10, 2016

For 6 years, Jonathan was busy drinking, making merry — MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has accused former President Goodluck Jonathan of sponsoring the Niger Delta Avengers to destabilize President Buhari’s government. In a statement signed by Jomo Gbomo on Tuesday, MEND said it has been vindicated after the Reformed Niger Delta Avengers named Jonathan as the grand patron of... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Boko Haram: Members flee to Europe as food scarcity hits sect’s camp

Intelligence sources have reported that the camp of extremist group, Boko Haram in the North-East is experiencing food scarcity thereby forcing members to abandon their ‘cause’. According to a Daily Mail report on Tuesday, some Boko Haram suicide bombers and militants were seen heading for Europe, while others are travelling to fight for the Islamic... Read More

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