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August 4, 2016

Lagos Theatre Festival (LTF) calls for fringe productions

Lagos Theatre Festival (LTF) is the largest performing arts festival in Nigeria and indeed West Africa. It was created to promote theatre in unconventional spaces. Through the festival, theatre makers and producers are supported to expand their practice beyond traditional theatre spaces by creating work that responds to any given space. Lagos Theatre Festival was... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Budget-Padding Tracker: APC stops Jibrin from speaking against Dogara, others in public

The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), on Thursday, cautioned the former Chairman of the House of Representative Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, against speaking out about the House leadership in public. This was revealed this in a letter sent to Jibrin through the APC’s Deputy National Chairman (North), Lawal Shuaibu. Jibrin have in the past... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Niger Delta Avengers claim responsibility for South-West attacks

The Niger Delta Avengers on Thursday claimed responsibility for militant activities and attacks in the South-West. In a statement issued by its spokesman, Mudoch Agbinibo, the Niger Delta Avengers said it would not be intimidated by aerial bombardments on its ‘camps’ and ‘hideouts’ in Arepo creeks. The Air Force and other security agencies had started... Read More
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August 4, 2016

She Leads Africa announces First Cohort for the SLA Accelerator Programme

She Leads Africa has announced ten early stage businesses have been accepted into the 2016 SLA Accelerator programme which began on July 11th in Lagos, Nigeria. She Leads Africa has partnered with the Work in Progress! Alliance (VC4Africa and Oxfam) and Guaranty Trust Bank to create a 3-month accelerator program designed to identify, support and... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Chidi Ajaere, Bilkiss Adebiyi-Abiola, Cosmas Maduka Jr… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Business

The annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its fifth year and we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are tackling the vast, exciting world of big business and making giant strides. From a determined pioneer teaching Nigerians to recycle, to the heir to Africa’s largest private business conglomerate, these are the guys and gals that... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Ogoni, other affected communities clean-up will take 20 years – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, said the cleanup of Ogoniland and other communities affected by the oil spill would go on for 20 years. Buhari said this while inaugurating the Governing Council and the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund for the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project for the Implementation of the UNEP Report at... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Boko Haram: We will kill all Christians – New leader, Al-Barnawi

The new Boko Haram leader, Abu Musab al-Barnawi, has reportedly threatened to bomb churches and kill Christians in Nigeria while promising to end attacks on mosques and markets used by ordinary Muslims. He said this in an interview published on Wednesday by the Islamic State group, on its al-Nabaa newspaper. As translated by SITE Intelligence... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Niger Delta Avengers announces new Twitter account

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) has announced its new Twitter account. The group known for blowing up pipelines within the creeks of the region made the announcement in an official statement released on Thursday by its spokesperson, Brig.Gen Mudoch Agbinibo. In the statement entitled, “We are not intimidated”, the group challenged the military to “share... Read More
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August 4, 2016

IGP visits Lagos communities under militants attack

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Thursday visited Isawo and Igbo Olomu towns in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State which have recently come under heavy attacks of militants who killed and kidnapped many residents for ransom. The IG, who arrived at the towns around 10:30am, advised members of the communities to be... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Nigerian Soul wonder, Falana holds second pop-concert series (PHOTOS)

Nigerian soul sensation, Falana held the second edition of her pop-up concert series – Falana Uncover’d, a couple of days ago at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (Yaba). Falana thrilled the audience with stories, her unique style and performed two new songs from her upcoming album. The monthly concert series will continue to hold in different... Read More
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August 4, 2016

@AmbodeObsarver, KraksTV, Bizzle Osikoya… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Social media

The Fifth year of the #YNaijaPowerList gathers the biggest and most influential figures in social media. From a barbed Twitter account chronicling life in the big city, to social media influencers and celebrities in their own right, these are the big 10. @AmbodeObsarver The breakout Twitter handle of 2016 has to be this tongue in... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Just In: Appeal court dismisses Faleke’s suit, upholds Bello’s election as Kogi governor

The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Thursday dismissed the appeal filed by James Faleke, challenging the emergence  of Governor Yahaya Bello, as winner of the Kogi Governorship poll. Faleke was the running mate of the deceased Kogi State governorship candidate, Abubakar Audu, under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Insecurity: Soldiers doing the job of the police in 30 states – Report

SBM Intelligence, a strategic intelligence analysis firm on Wednesday released a report stating that military personnel can be found on active deployment in no fewer than 30 states of the federation, tackling internal security threats that ordinarily should have been left to the police and paramilitary agencies to contain. According to the report, this situation... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Nigerian Civil War: I will tell my story in 2017 – Gowon

Former Nigeria’s Head of State, Yakubu Gowon has said he would publish a book telling his own side of the Nigerian Civil war story in 2017. He said this in Abuja on Wednesday, when the Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Sen. Shehu Sani led a delegation of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) on... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Budget-Padding Tracker: Jibrin is an inconsequential, unintelligent fellow – Deputy Chief of Staff, Speaker

The Deputy Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. C.I.D Maduabum, has said claims by former Chairman House Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin that Speaker Dogara is giving out $25,000 to members of the House to support him are not true. Maduabum said this in a statement he released on... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Boko Haram: Sect is battling for relevance – Military

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Wednesday said terrorist group Boko Haram are trying to seek relevance through the announcement of a new leader. Rabe Abubakar, director of defence information, told NAN in Abuja that the military remains focused on its operation in the north-east. He said the announcement of a new leader for the group... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Eminem and Drake set to have a go at each other? | Yemi Alade hits the beach in new video | 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.   Yemi Alade takes it to the beach in ‘Want You’ video (WATCH) Yemi Alade has finally released the music video for the summer anthem – Want You. The video sees the two... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Lagos Theatre Festival calls for writers in its playwriting competition

Are you interested in writing stories for plays, then this is a golden opportunity for you as the Lagos Theatre festival  is calling for writers to partake in its 2017 Playwriting competition. May we mention that 100,000 Naira is up for grabs for 5 brilliant writers? Thinking of how to apply already, then hurry, visit www.lagostheatrefestival.com as... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Why The Voice Nigeria was shot in South Africa

The quality displayed by The Voice Nigeria, in all ramifications, has been highly commended by fans and and critics of the show. However, there has been questions directed towards the organizers, African Magic – a brand owned by M-Net – on why the reality music competition was shot in South Africa. Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, M-Net Regional Director,... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Armed Robbers strike on Lagos-Ibadan expressway, motorists abandon vehicles

Chaos on Wednesday at the Warewa long bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as motorists reportedly abandoned their vehicles, after armed robbers saw the gridlock as an avenue to attack. According to Punch, a motorist who was on the road at the time called in at 8:30pm to confirm the incident. He said, “There is confusion on... Read More
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August 4, 2016

How Nenadi Usman ‘shared Diezani’s N23 billion’ to North-eastern states

Embattled former Minister of Finance and Director of Finance to the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign, Nenadi Usman, has disclosed to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission how she disbursed the N23 billion allegedly received from former Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke. According to The Nation, Usman told the EFCC during an interrogation that the N23... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Shi’ite Muslims protest in Kaduna, vows to trek to Abuja

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, popularly known as Shi’ites, on Wednesday, protested the continued detention of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, and other members by state security agents. According to The Punch, the protesters, composed of mostly women and children, defied police orders as they protested at the Muhammadu Buhari Way in Kaduna City,... Read More
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August 4, 2016

How acting IGP almost caused shootout at CBN headquarters

A shootout between police officers in the convoy of acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and security guards of the Central Bank of Nigeria almost occurred on Tuesday, SaharaReporters reports. According to reports, the Inspector-General was on a courtesy visit to the apex bank when the incident between police operatives and guards of the bank,... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Boko Haram: Shekau resurfaces with an audio message (LISTEN)

The erstwhile leader of Jama’atu Ahl as-Sunnah li-Da’awati wal-Jihad popularly known as Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau has released a recorded audio message a few hours after ISIS announced his replacement, according to Sahara Reporters. The Islamic State militant group on Wednesday announced Abu Musab al-Barnawi as its West African affiliate ‘Boko Haram’s new leader. In the 10-minute... Read More
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August 4, 2016

We lack adequate facilities to secure seaports – Immigration

The Nigeria Immigration Service has lamented that its officials are inadequately equipped to secure the maritime domain. This was said by the Assistant Comptroller-General Immigration, Border Patrol and Marine Service Headquarters Abuja, Saro-John Uaebari, at a three-day capacity building workshop on interagency cooperation held in Lagos. The workshop was carried out in partnership with the... Read More
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