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July 20, 2016

Soldiers arrest suspected associates of Tompolo

Soldiers have arrested Simon Bebenimibo and Bomboy Oluwa, two suspected associates of ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, in Warri, Delta State. A dependable source said that two of them, including a member of Delta Waterways and Land Security Committee, DWLSC and ex-councilor were seized by soldiers on Monday night. The source, who confirmed the... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Lagos APC lawmakers protest against Melaye at party’s Secretariat

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday protested at the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress, against Senator Dino Melaye. The group of peaceful protesters, who were led by the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr. Wasiu Sani, were registering their displeasure over Dino’s alleged verbal assault on... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Don’t get involved in plot to impeach Buhari | Anenih warns PDP senators

Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Tony Anenih, has warned members of the party in the National Assembly not to get involved in the plot to impeach President Buhari. He stated this in a four-page letter to Makarfi, which was dated July 15, 2016. In the letter, which... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Senate begins screening of ambassadorial nominees

The Senate on Wednesday has said it would begin the screening and confirmation of 47 ambassadorial nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari last month. The decision to proceed with the screening was taken based on the report of the foreign affairs committee which investigated the allegation of lopsidedness ‎in the nominations. The Senate had, last... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Just In: House of Reps appropriation committee chairman sacked

The chairman house committee on appropriation Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin has been sacked. Jibrin who represents Bebeji/Kiru federal constituency was replaced with Mustapha Dawaki Bala, representing Kudu/Warawa federal constituency of Kano state. Jibrin’s sack was announced by Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara before the close of plenary today. “He met me and said... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Opinion: Nigerians, worry about yourselves, Remi Tinubu and Dino Melaye will be fine

by Ololade Ajekigbe Two lawmakers butt heads and engage in a war of words on the floor of the upper legislative chamber. One is the controversial Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial district, while the other is the lawmaker representing Lagos Central and wife of the equally controversial former governor of Lagos State and National Leader of... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Falana uncovers the ‘soul’ of Nina Simone with ‘Feeling Good’ cover (WATCH)

Last month, we saw Falana channel her inner Fela by doing her own rendition of the late Afrobeat icon’s Lady at her taped live performance series tagged – Falana Uncover’d  This month, Falana takes us to the U.S by performing a cover of Feeling Good by the late High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone. Falana Uncover’d is a pop-up concert series... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Opinion: Time for religious organizations to invest in agriculture

by Adeyemo Olajire Philip It is a good thing to note that religious organisations have been contributing to the socio-economic development of Nigeria since their inception. Missionaries started with the establishment of the first primary schools, 1843 in Badagry, and they helped reduce illiteracy at a very fast rate. Those schools provided qualitative education at... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Opinion: Pres. Buhari’s lethargy and Nigeria’s killer herdsmen

by Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive The Boko Haram insurgency, and many perceived wrongs under President Goodluck Jonathan paved the way for a former dictator, Muhammadu Buhari, to be elected as the 4th democratic president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in the 4th Republic. President Buhari campaigned on three objectives; anti-corruption, security and the economy. While he has made... Read More
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July 20, 2016

UBA and MasterCard announce ground-breaking Pan-African partnership

United Bank Africa (UBA) and MasterCard have announced a partnership which will see UBA act as the issuer for MasterCard in 18 new markets in Africa. The partnership which came into effect in the second quarter of 2016 will see UBA issue MasterCard credit, debit and prepaid cards across these markets. The partnership will also... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Opinion: Amnesty or not, the Niger Delta question must be addressed

by Usman Alabi The spate of militant activities in the Niger Delta has increased, no thanks to the activities of the Niger Delta Avengers and other groups alike. Although the NDA seems to be the most outspoken of the groups given their recent activities and violence, it does not remove the fact that there are... Read More
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July 20, 2016

OJB’s team releases new song by the late entertainer (LISTEN)

A new song by the late OJB Jezereel has been released by his team in anticipation for tonight’s Industry Nite event which would see his some of his entertainment colleagues gather to celebrate him and his work. The song is titled Man of God.  Listen https://www.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1.Man-Of-God.mp3    
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July 20, 2016

The Future Enterprise Support Scheme presents a 5-day workshop on “Videography”. Register Now!

The Future Enterprise Support Scheme (TFESS) presents a 5-day workshop on Videography intended for participants to learn the “why and how” of the industry and explore the artistic and creative side of digital editing. TFESS helps young people acquire skills required to excel in entrepreneurship and technology. It aims to empower the next generation of... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Sexual misconduct: Investigations stalled again as U.S. Ambassador shuns House of Reps

The investigation by the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Ethics and Privileges and Foreign Affairs into the alleged sexual misconduct by three lawmakers, Samuel Ikon, Mohammed Gololo and Mark Gbillah, in the U.S. in April this year, was again stalled on Wednesday. This is due to the failed appearance by the outgoing US Ambassador to... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Opinion: Amaechi and Rivers resources – Separating facts from propaganda

  By Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, Preamble I have read and watched on several platforms the ceaseless accusation and damaging allegations of fraud against Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, the immediate past governor of Rivers State and the incumbent Minister of Transportation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, by some misguided, demented and disgruntled minds, misinformed... Read More
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July 20, 2016

Joachim MacEbong: Dear President Buhari, ‘it’s the economy, stupid!’

by Joachim MacEbong This morning, research firm NOI Polls released President Muhammadu Buhari’s job approval rating for June. It stands at 39%, a significant 9% decline over his rating for May. In many ways, this matches up with anecdotal evidence. With the economy contracting and inflation going through the roof as a result of his... Read More
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July 20, 2016

The Thread: ‘Disrespectful, insensitive, selfish’ | @obyezeks wallops U.S. governor @ChrisChristie

Former Minister of Education and prominent member of the BringBackOurGirls campaign, Oby Ezekwesili, has reacted to the speech made by the Governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie, that presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton was to blame for the kidnap of 219 schoolgirls by the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram. Ezekwesili tweeted: .@ChrisChristie It was insensitive &... Read More
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