PDP apologises for creating a toxic political atmosphere

Opinion: Youths marginalisation as Nigeria’s major development trap

By Haris Aliyu The four development traps established by Paul Collier is not the only answer to the rapid underdevelopment of third world countries like Nigeria. Development traps as a concept has been widely used in various fields within the social science discipline. Under the political microscope, Nigeria is one of the nations with little... Read More

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Opinion: The new face of development is 1.8 billion strong

By Douglas Imaralu “Humans are but emotional beings searching for truth or reason.” Truth or reason. These two words are behind some of the world’s greatest changes. Historically, major actions or inactions have stirred development or setbacks in societies across the world. And the root of such changes lies in truth or reason. It is the... Read More

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Dear Donald Trump, your campaign team can surely do better

Melania Trump, wife of presumptive candidate of the party, Donald Trump literally stole the show during the Republican National Congress in Cleveland, Ohio, but as it turned out, the beautiful wife of the Republican candidate was found to have stolen far more than that – she also took about a whole paragraph off Michelle Obama‘s 2008... Read More

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Stepmother, 2 teachers sentenced to death for murder in Edo

A stepmother, Betty Stephen, and two teachers have been sentenced to death by hanging by an Abudu High Court in Edo State, over the murder of a two-year-old girl. The two teachers identified as Johnson Ogbeide and Nancy Aiwuyor, along with Stephen had been arraigned for conspiracy and murder of her stepdaughter. They were said... Read More

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Buhari should adopt Yar’Adua’s amnesty template – Niger Delta group

President Muhammadu Buhari has been implored to adopt the amnesty template used by former President Umar Yar’Adua. The advice is contained in a terse statement released by United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy (UNDEDSS), the region’s coalition of ethnic nationalities and civil society. In the Statement, signed by UNDEDSS Secretary General, Tony Iprinye Uranta,... Read More

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Inflation hits 16.5%, highest in 11 years

Nigeria’s inflation rate has increased to 16.5% in June, the highest in almost 11 years. This increase is presently making the task of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, more difficult in an economy which is at risk of contracting this year. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the inflation rate in Nigeria’s economy... Read More

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Melania Trump: This is how NOT to plagiarize a Convention speech (READ)

The Republican National Convention going on in the United States of America may have witnessed its first disaster, right on the first day of the four-day event. Melania Trump, wife of presumptive candidate of the party, Donald Trump who gave a speech at the convention, has been accused of plagiarising a section of Michelle Obama’s... Read More

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Meet the speakers for #TechPlus2016

Top industry experts, resource personnel and thought leaders have been announced as speakers for the second edition of Nigeria’s largest tech event, #TechPlus2016, billed to hold from 22nd – 23rd July 2016 at the EKO Hotels Conference Centre, V/Island, Lagos – Nigeria. Speakers include Mobola Johnson, Chairperson, Alliance for Affordable Internet; Juliet Anammah, CEO Jumia,... Read More

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Bribery: EFCC to try retired Justice Yunusa

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to charge suspended Federal High Court judge, Justice Mohammed Yunusa for alleged misconduct. Yunusa got into EFCC watch when the commission was investigating a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Rickey Tarfa, who is on trial for allegedly offering gratification to a public official. The EFCC stated that... Read More

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ASUU not in support of post-UTME scrapping

Following the Federal Government decision to stop the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, the Academic Staff Union of Universities on Monday, July 18 made known its displeasure against it. ASUU President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, who stated this in Abuja, said the Federal Government did not consult the union on the matter. The union opined that the... Read More

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Morning Devotion: The President enlists the legal system in fighting corruption, rising inflation, Melaye vs Tinubu continues

This morning Joachim MacEbong talks about the President enlisting the legal system in fighting corruption, rising inflation, and Melaye vs Tinubu brouhaha. Take a listen.

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Make noise and get punished by Ambode

Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has promised to fully enforce regulations governing noise pollution in the state. The governor made this promise on Monday during the distribution of 250 hearing aid devices to some beneficiaries, including babies, in the state by MTN Foundation. Ambode, who was represented by the Special Adviser on Primary Health, Dr.... Read More

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

Here are the top stories to monitor today 1. NFF confirms Le Guen The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed Paul Le Guen as the new technical director of the Super Eagles. 2. Open revolt at the National Convention of the Republican party It was a rowdy scene at the US Republican Party National Convention as those... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Did Kim just get Kanye into more trouble over Taylor Swift phone conversation? | Adekunle Gold unveils Gold album art| More Stories

Here are the some stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. Adekunle Gold unveils album art and tracklist for Gold YBNL singer, Adekunle Gold has released the album tracklist and cover art for his debut album – Gold. The much-awaited album which will be... Read More

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NIMASA is as terrible as Kirikiri prison – Amaechi

After more than nine months in office the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, is yet to figure out what the Nigeria Maritime and Security Agency (NIMASA) -a prominent agency under him- does. Amaechi stated this when he received the ministerial committee on NIMASA for restructuring and effective performance led by the Director-General of the agency, Dakuku Peterside... Read More

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FG cancels common entrance interview test into unity schools

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, on Monday, announced the scrapping of interview test for National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) into Federal Government colleges. According to a statement by Bem Goong, deputy director of press in the ministry of education, the cancellation of the common entrance test will begin from the 2017/2018 academic year. The statement pointed... Read More

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‘They are posting police officers who have access to kidnappers, cultist to Rivers’ – Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, on Monday, warned the Inspector General of Police against reposting corrupt police officers to the state, vowing to expose any fraudulent police officer. The governor, who stated this while addressing medical practitioners at the Government House in Port Harcourt, noted that he has alerted the Acting Inspector General of Police,... Read More

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U.S. supports Nigeria’s agriculture with $2m

The United States Agency for International Development said it has set aside $2m to support the Nigerian government in developing the agricultural sector. The U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission, Maria Brewer, on Monday, spoke in Abuja at a gathering attended by the Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh. Brewer added that it would partner... Read More

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5 things you need to know about Le Guen, Super Eagles technical adviser

The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday confirmed the appointment of Frenchman Paul Le Guen as the new technical adviser of the Senior national team, the Super Eagles. Here are some things you need to know about him. 1. He was a former French defender who played for the Les Blues 17 times scoring once. 2.... Read More

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No more ‘soft landing’ for corrupt individuals – CJN

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed has said that cases of corruption against high-profile individuals would no longer be dismissed without trial. Justice Mahmud said this at the opening ceremony of an ‘International Workshop on the Judiciary and Fight against Corruption’, which had in attendance President Buhari, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of... Read More

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Remi Tinubu planning a N75 million protest against Melaye?

Senator Dino Melaye has alleged that Senator Remi Tinubu has donated N75 million to sponsor a protest against him. He made the allegation via a post on his Facebook wall this evening, saying, “A civil rights movement, Committee for the Defence of Women’s Rights, has uncovered a plan by the wife of a former governor of... Read More

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South Africa set to return seized $15m arms money

The South African government has said it will reach an agreement with Nigeria to ensure that Federal Government’s funds for arms are not seized in future. The South African Secretary for Defence and Military Veterans, Dr. Sam Gulube, said this while fielding questions from journalists shortly after the opening ceremony of the Nigeria-South Africa Defence... Read More

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EFCC uncovers fresh details in probe of Fayose

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it has uncovered fresh details in the alleged corruption case against Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State and his associate, Abiodun Agbele. Agbele, who is currently in EFCC custody, was said to have received N1.219bn on behalf of Fayose during the build-up to the Ekiti governorship election in... Read More

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Lawmakers hold closed-door meeting with security chiefs over insecurity

Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Army, on Monday, had a closed-door meeting with security chiefs in the country. The meeting which was held to discus the rising insecurity cases across the Federation was attended by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai; the acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris; and... Read More

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‘Buhari’s government is disorganised… his body language is misinterpreted’

The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has expressed concern over how the Federal Government has not shown seriousness in negotiating with the Niger Delta Avengers and other stakeholders. The President, IYC, Mr. Udengs Eradiri, made this known in an interview in Yenagoa, saying the process of the dialogue was not well streamlined. Udengs also said aides... Read More

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Open revolt against Donald Trump at Republican National Convention

It was a rowdy scene and open revolt at the US Republican Party National Convention as those opposing the candidacy of Donald Trump broke into chaos, shouting, “Roll call vote! Roll call vote!” The convention was held in Cleveland on Monday. The call for a roll call vote is a procedural motion which requires a... Read More

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Saraki pledges loyalty to APC

Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki on Monday restated his loyalty to the governing All Progressives Congress (APC). Saraki also reiterated his belief that the President Muhammadu Buhari’s government will redeem its electoral promises made during the 2015 general elections. Saraki made the remarks while speaking at the 10th Abuja Housing Show where top government officials... Read More