Dangote Refinery will solve W’Africa’s fuel supply challenge – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said the largest single line refinery in the world being developed at the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) by Africa’s richest man and business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote is another confirmation that Lagos is a prime investment destination, saying that the project will positively change the face... Read More

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Farmers, herdsmen clash claim 15 lives in Adamawa

A clash between farmers and herdsmen in Kodomun village of Adamawa state has claimed fifteen lives, leaving several others injured, Channels Television reports. According to the villagers who spoke to Channels Television the community had assembled for the funeral of one of those killed few days ago by herdsmen when the herdsmen returned, invaded the community with... Read More

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Police arrest 3-man fraud syndicate in Abuja

The Nigerian Police on Monday arrested a 3-man fraud syndicate, which specializes in calling highly placed Nigerians on phone and demanding huge amount of money, threatening grievous consequences if they fail to comply. The arrest was revealed via a statement released by police Public Relations Officer, DCP Don Awunah on Tuesday. According to the statement,... Read More

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Football: NFF unveils Nigeria’s new kits (PHOTOS)

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has unveiled kits to be worn by Nigerian national football teams in the 2016/17 season. According to the Federation’s website, “the Nigerian football team will take to the pitch this week in their new Nike Football home and away kits featuring Dri-FIT technology. “The home kit is a solid green,... Read More

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Budget-Padding Tracker: APC says it cannot discipline Jibrin

The former chairman of the House of Representatives Appropriation committee, Abdulmumin Jibrin on Tuesday met with leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja over the budget padding issue rocking the House. According to Premium Times the party said that it sent an invitation letter to Jibrin because he deliberately made... Read More

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Economy: FG organizes forum to tackle recession

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said the economic challenges Nigeria faces are many but the opportunities it avails are greater. He said this at a consultative forum organised by President Muhammadu Buhari’s Economic Management Team, EMT on Tuesday, which had a team of notable economic and financial experts in attendance. At the parley which held at... Read More

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Opinion: Fela- between the cross’ din and the crescent’s dint

by Modiu Olaguro “Sadly, our spirituality happens to be the greatest casualty of the colonial assault on Africa. We lost the very key to our soul as we have been eternally programmed to seek our humanity within context and moulds of our slave masters.”- Duke Imevbore Aigboje This day, nineteen years ago, the man who had... Read More

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Jail-break: FG warns guilty officers, threatens heavy sanctions

The Federal Government has said it would punish severely prison officers found guilty in recent jailbreaks across prison formations in the country. The Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.), handed down the warning during a meeting with all senior prison service officers at the Nigeria Prison Service headquarters in Abuja, on Tuesday. According... Read More

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Toyosi Yusuff: The shame of the House of Representatives

by Toyosi Yusuff Is it not strange that the people who swore to protect us are the same ones rubbing salt into the grievous injuries of our nation –injuries perpetuated by decades of mis-governance and misrepresentation? In the last few days, the proverbial wind blew and parted the rectal feathers of the cockerel, revealing its anus... Read More

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#Yabacon: ‘I’ve been accused of propagating a name for Yaba’ – Bankole Oluwafemi

As part of our special series on the Yaba technology cluster, we met with Bankole Oluwafemi, the co-founder of Big Cabal and Editor-in-Chief of TechCabal at the popular EzWashnDry laundromat. Calmly alert, Bankole had intelligent, yet questioning, eyes that took in details without betraying his thoughts. His words were measured – careful even- and he... Read More

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Just In: Tinubu’s spokesperson appointed as NCC commissioner

Sunday Dare, the Spokesperson of the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has been appointed as the south-west executive commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This was revealed via a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. Adesina noted that the President has forwarded... Read More

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NEMA provides food items to 800 surrendered Boko Haram members

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has donated food and non-food items to the military for Operation Safe Corridor Programme, a programme for the rehabilitation of eight hundred (800) repented and surrendered Boko Haram insurgents. According to a statement on Tuesday by the Agency’s Public Relations Officer, Sani Datti, the Director General of NEMA, Muhammad... Read More

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Why ministers are holding town hall meetings – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the town hall meetings being held across the country by the Federal Government provides an avenue for both the government and the governed to exchange ideas, thus fostering good governance. ”It’s not so much about the government explaining its programmes and policies but also about those who are... Read More

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If These Dresses Were Cakes, This Is What They Would Look Like

All cake lovers in the house, please stand up! What many fail to realize is that cake, in itself, is an art form. And this goes beyond the great skill…

4 to die by firing squad for armed robbery

Four members of an armed robbery gang have been sentenced to death by firing squad by a High Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The convicts Abdurahman Yinusa, Maliki Sanni, Ajayi Saliu and Mohammed Jimoh were said to hijack petroleum tankers at gunpoint. The four convicts and one other person at large were... Read More

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TY Bello, Noble Igwe, Uju Marshall… Look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for Fashion and Style

As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 5th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40, presently navigating the increasingly lucrative world of fashion and style, building empires and creating structures. When it comes to the business of looking good, these are the guys who get things done. From creative stylists to fashion designers,... Read More

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‘Whistle blower’ Jibrin is at it again, read what he has to say this time

Abdulmumin Jibrin, who blew the whistle on an alleged ‘reckless padding’ of the 2016 budget by the principle officers of the House of Representatives is making some serious allegations against some of the other members of the hallowed chambers. Jibrin is reportedly to appear before a disciplinary committee of the All Progressives Congress in connection... Read More

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Just In: Jibrin meets with APC leaders over budget padding allegations

The former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin is currently in a meeting with the leadership of the All Progre‎ssives Congress (APC), following his claims that Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara padded the 2016 national budget to the tune of N40 billion. According to Vanguard, Jibrin arrived the secretariat around 2:09pm... Read More

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How ‘Wakaa! The Musical’ made history in London

After its resounding success in Lagos, ‘Wakaa! The Musical’ went ahead to make history as the first Nigerian musical to run in London at the Shaw Theatre. Earlier in 2016, the musical which satirizes the political situation of Nigeria sold out with over 10,000 viewers in 12 shows in Lagos. Riding on the wave of... Read More

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Dinner Idea: Smoky Corn & Shrimp Fritters

If you are a foodie then you’ve got to have extra love for summer because it brings with it loads of veggies and f…

Opinion: 5 ways to make Konga great again

by Sheriff Shittu O If you have been following the story about Konga’s brouhaha, I guess you will by now think there is fire on the mountain and we all should run for cover. Well, as a witness to the arena during my stint with Konga, here are a few things that I think if... Read More

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Opinion: Konga’s numbers — data pornography for Nigerian startups

by Ngozi The recent disclosure of Kinnevik’s valuation of Konga and the latter’s active customer numbers caused a stir in our little startup ecosystem. For many Konga looms larger than life and they felt that both reported numbers should have been much higher. Over the last few days I have taken part in numerous conversations... Read More

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Taraba is seizing IDPs’ relief material – Minister

Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Jummai Alhassan has accused the Taraba State Government of seizing relief materials provided by the Federal Government for distribution to the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the state. She said this on Monday, while addressing IDPs at the Federal Science and Technical College (FSTC) Jalingo. According to Alhassan, “You... Read More

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FG kick-starts resuscitation of Ajaokuta Steel company

The Federal Government, on Monday, took a major step in its plan to revitalise the steel sector as it signed a renegotiated concession agreement with Global Steel Holdings Limited for the Nigerian Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO), Itakpe. By the new agreement, Ajaokuta Steel Complex has now reverted to the Federal Government, effectively freeing the... Read More

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Transfer: Manchester City sign Sane from Schalke for £37m

Manchester City have completed the signing of Germany winger Leroy Sane from Schalke for £37m. The German international becomes Pep’s Guardiola fifth signing and will wear the No.19 shirt. Sane has signed a five-year deal which will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until at least 2021. He told ManCity.com, “I feel really good, I’m... Read More

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Nigerian troops arrest 3 wanted bandits in Zamfara forests’ raids

The Nigerian Army Troops of 1 Division on Monday, defied the poor weather and carried out raid on camps of armed bandits in some forests within Zamfara State. According to a statement by Army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman, the troops recovered a number of items and arrested three wanted bandits. “Troops of 1 Division Nigerian... Read More

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Linda Ikeji

Linda Ikeji, Toke Ibru, Osagie Alonge… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Media

The tide is turning when it comes to the media business and the 10 young Nigerians appearing on this list are all at the vanguard of that change. From Legacy Media moguls looking to reinvent ageing institutions, to online media pioneers thirsting for the next big thing, we present the #YNaijaPowerList for Media. Kemi Adetiba... Read More

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Podcast: Marek to (some) young tech entrepreneurs – You don’t know everything simply because you read TechCabal

On the first edition of the podcast ‘Conversations with Chude’, we speak to Polish-born Nigerian-based tech entrepreneur, Marek Zmyslowski. The former chief executive officer of Jovago, has become a thought leader in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, not just because of his positions he has held, but because he is not afraid to share his opinions on... Read More

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Femi Fani-Kayode: Why Donald Trump is the best option for Nigeria in America’s election

by Femi Fani-Kayode Four months ago I wrote an essay titled “Mr. Trump and Islam”. In that contribution I argued that Donald Trump, the American entrepreneur and billionaire presidential candidate, was unstoppable. I said he would win the nomination as flag-bearer for the Republican Party and then, against all odds, go on to win the... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup

Entertainment Roundup: D’banj ditches GLO for MTN? | Rita Dominic walks right into cyber attack | 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. D’banj joins MTN? On Monday morning, the NET reported that D’banj had ‘signed a deal’ with another telecoms giant, MTN. It went further to reveal the company and the singer’s music... Read More

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