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June 26, 2016

Wizkid, Yemi Alade lose BET award to South African, Black Coffee

South African multi-award winning record producer/DJ, Black Coffee has won the keenly-contested Best International Act: Africa award at the 2016 BET Awards. Black Coffee who is now the first South African to win the award, bested his other African counterparts such as Nigeria’s Yemi Alade, Wizkid, countryman AKA; Tanzanian, Diamond Platinumz and others who were nominated in the same... Read More
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June 26, 2016

‘I don’t understand the Niger Delta Avengers… who are they?’ – VP Osinbajo

Following a list of demands made by the Niger Delta Avengers as conditions to stop attacking oil installations, Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, on Monday, stated that he has no idea of any demands made by the militants. The Vice President said this while speaking with newsmen at the end of his tour of the Dangote... Read More
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Bukola Saraki and President Buhari
June 26, 2016

Presidency not responsible for Saraki’s legal battles – Adesina

The Presidency has maintained its stance that the legal battles faced by the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, didn’t originate from the Executive. Speaking to The Punch, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, stated that the legal woes faced by Saraki wasn’t caused by the Presidency. Saraki and... Read More
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June 26, 2016

PDP Edo primary: Sheriff, Markafi in battle of supremacy

The leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday, took a new turn as the Ahmed Markafi-led executive of the party overturned the decision of the Ali Modu Sheriff-led executive to suspend the Edo state PDP executive committee. The caretaker committee’s decision was supported by the Edo state leadership of the party led... Read More
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June 26, 2016

Impact365: Our ‘mission is to end hunger’ in Nigeria – FoodClique

Statistics show that over over 22 million Nigerians live in hunger, while an estimated 65 percent of the country’s total population live in poverty. The effects of hunger is far reaching and has several effects on the human body as well as on the society. Emboldened by the clear evidence of hunger in Nigeria, FoodClique Support... Read More
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June 25, 2016

‘Nigerians should reject this sad tale of lies, siege on their conscience’ – Army

The Nigerian Army has rejected claims that its officials diverted funds intended for the fight against terrorism. Speaking with newsmen in Maiduguri on Saturday, the Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, stated that the Army will not be distracted from its anti-terrorism war. While describing the reports as baseless and wicked, Irabor... Read More
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June 25, 2016

AMCON publishes names of 100 ‘chronic debtors’ (Full List)

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has announced that it has in its books, 217 chronic debtors – which include companies and individuals. AMCON has published on its website 100 of the 217 chronic debtors, as directed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). “Further to our various publications advising debtors to come and settle their obligations... Read More
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June 25, 2016

Ear infection: ‘Blame PDP for Buhari’s London trip’

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Health, Dr. Lanre Tejuoso, on Saturday, said the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) mismanagement of the health sector caused President Muhammadu Buhari to seek medical treatment abroad for his ear infection. The Senator, who represents Ogun Central Senatorial District, stated this while presenting empowerment materials to members of his constituency. While... Read More
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June 25, 2016

Falz wins first BET Award

Nigerian comic-rapper/actor, Falz – real names Folarin Falana – has won his first Black Entertainment Television (BET) Award. Popularly known as FalztheBahdGuy, the multi-talented entertainer was on Saturday, announced as the winner of the “Viewer’s Choice Best International Act” category. Falz is the son of highly respected lawyer and activist Femi Falana. He was nominated in... Read More
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June 25, 2016

Are Lagosians really keen on environmental sanitation? (PHOTOS)

Environmental sanitation is an exercise that is held on the last Saturday of every month with the aim of keeping Lagos clean. However, many have over time questioned the usefulness of the age long exercise, with some pointing out that most people simply do not take part in the sanitation. So on yet another environmental sanitation day, YNaija... Read More
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June 25, 2016

‘Visit Niger Delta… call for a referendum’ | What Niger Delta Avengers want from Buhari

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to visit the oil-rich Niger Delta region to have a first hand experience of what the people “are going through”. The pipeline terrorists, in a statement signed by Brig.Gen Mudoch Agbinibo, said it is pertinent for the President to see the atrocities committed by... Read More
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June 25, 2016

‘Work resumes Monday’ | Resident Doctors call off strike

The National Association of Resident Doctors, on Saturday, called on its members to resume work on Monday thus calling off its short-lived strike action. This was made known in a communique issued by the President of NARD, Muhammad Adamu Askira. The communique was read out after the extraordinary national executive council meeting held at the... Read More
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June 25, 2016

Disgruntled Edo guber candidate pitches tent with Sheriff

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Edo state primary has come under contention as an aspirant who lost the election, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, is challenging the outcome of the primary which produced Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu as its candidate. According to the Punch, Iduoriyekemwen has also pitched his tent with the embattled National Chairman of the PDP, Ali... Read More
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June 25, 2016

Opinion: UK referendum – The pains outweigh the gains

by Abiola Akintunde Today, the results of the United Kingdom(UK) polls on deciding the fate of its membership in the European Union(EU) which have lasted over four decades, shocked the world. Like every other relationship, there are benefits to gain, pains to suffer and times when the relationship will be reviewed for continuity or divorce... Read More
June 25, 2016

Army blows hot, accuses online news platforms of ‘rubbishing reputation’ of COAS

The Nigerian Army has lambasted online news platforms for publishing false stories that unjustly accused the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen, Tukur Buratai, of corrupt dealings. This was contained in a statement signed by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations. The statement noted that the Sahara Reporters was in the habit... Read More
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June 25, 2016

‘It’s not true’ that Charles Okah escaped from Kuje Prison

Charles Okah, the suspected mastermind of the 2010 Independence Day bombings, has not escaped from Kuje Prison in Abuja. Rumours hit the grapevine on Saturday morning that Charles Okah had escaped during the jailbreak which occurred on Friday night. However, the Nigerian Prisons Service has disclosed to Premium Times that Okah did not scale the... Read More
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June 25, 2016

Y! Spotlight: Jinmi Abduls wants to ‘create history with his music’

African music is taking over the world but in a music industry like Nigeria’s where the structure for diamonds in the rough to shine is still under-construction, a certain singer named Jinmi Abduls is willing to beat the odds. The 18-year-old, second year International Law student at Babcock University, who is surprisingly unsigned, is ready... Read More
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June 25, 2016

Impact365: How Gina Harry is making education possible for poor children

If you meet Gina Harry, you’ll feel a sense of alertness and awareness in her – as she silently communicates with the world around her, understanding it and being at peace with it, without actually saying a word. Gina expects nothing from the world yet she wants to give a lot to the world. She is the... Read More
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June 25, 2016

5 things to know about Open Government Partnership, as Nigeria joins

In a bid to further legitimize its anti-corruption, the federal government has signed Nigeria up for the Open Government Partnership. With the confirmation of Nigeria’s membership of the initiative, Nigeria has become the ninth African country (fourth in West Africa) to become a member of the globally acclaimed Open Government Partnership. Here are 5 things... Read More
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June 25, 2016

’30 IDPs (mostly children) die of hunger daily in Bama’

In the aftermath of the blistering effects of Boko Haram attacks in the North East of Nigeria, hunger and starvation is killing people in large numbers. According to research conducted by Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), over 200 refugees displaced by Boko Haram attacks have starved to death in the last month in Bama. The research was... Read More
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June 25, 2016

‘Vitiligo is seen as anger of the gods, as a curse’ | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Ogo Maduewesi

Every year, on June 25, the world celebrates World Vitiligo Day. For Ogo Maduewesi, commemorating the day symbolizes a life-long journey in creating awareness for this skincare condition. In this interview, she shares how she discovered she had Vitiligo, why she is tireless in her quest in drumming up advocacy for the condition, and how... Read More
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June 25, 2016

Oshiomhole fires aide who called APC guber candidate ‘unsellable’

The Edo state Executive Director of Poverty Alleviation and Mobilisation, Evelyn Igbafe, has been sacked by Governor Adams Oshiomhole. Igbafe’s termination was announced in a statement released on Friday, by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Peter Okhiria. According to the statement, the ED was sacked over “dereliction of duty, incompetence, among others.” The termination letter... Read More
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June 25, 2016

‘Buhari is destroying his relationship with NASS’ – House of Reps

The House of Representatives has condemned the prosecution of the presiding officers of the Senate, Bukola Saraki and Ike Ekweremadu, by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazak Namdas, said on Friday, that the House was uncertain over the prosecution of the Senate leaders, noting that the President’s... Read More
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President Buhari Signs Budget into law
June 25, 2016

National Assembly to ‘frustrate’ Buhari’s anti-corruption war

The relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government has come to a head following the decision of the federal government to file forgery charges against the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, and other lawmakers. Also facing criminal prosecution for other corruption acts are the Chairman, Senate Committee... Read More
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