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June 7, 2016

Olatunji Dare: Muhammad Ali, simply the greatest

by Olatunji Dare When Ebony magazine dropped Muhammad Ali from its canonical roster of the 100 most influential African Americans some thirty years ago – a roster on which he had figured prominently for 25 unbroken years, I was bewildered. The de-listing came nearly two decades after the Thriller in Manila, Ali’s third and final... Read More
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June 7, 2016

Femi Aribisala: Change for the worse, litany of failures and contradictions galore

Propaganda has an expiration date, and it must now be abundantly clear that the expiration date for the hot air of Buhari’s government has long passed. George Santayana says: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” If Nigerians were not so forgetful, we would not now be saddled with the burdensome... Read More
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June 7, 2016

Nollywood A listers step out for ‘Hell or High Water’ premiere (PHOTOS)

The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) and Asurf Films Limited hosted an exclusive premiere for their highly anticipated short film Hell or High Water on Sunday, 5 June, 2016 at Genesis Deluxe Cinema, The Palms, Lekki, Lagos. The evening which was a mix of music, cocktails and movie screening, had Wole Ojo, Enyinna Nwigwe, Tope... Read More
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June 7, 2016

It’s ‘very important’ to ban Nigerians from India

A former minister in India, Ravi Naik has asked the government to ban Nigerians from visiting the country. According to The Hindu, the politician revealed this on Tuesday at a press conference where he described Nigerians as “negroes”, who cause trouble everywhere. “The Central government should ban Nigerians. Even the Aam Aami Party leaders had... Read More
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June 7, 2016

‘Main coordinator’ of Niger Delta Avengers arrested by Nigerian Navy

The Nigerian Navy has announced the arrest of a militant kingpin who is believed to be the coordinator of recent militant attacks on oil facilities of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation and Chevron in the Niger Delta region. Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has claimed responsibility for the series of attacks on oil and pipeline installations... Read More
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June 7, 2016

FG to withdraw license, sanction banks who fire staff

The Federal Government has threatened to withdraw the operating license of any bank or telecommunication company that breaches its directive to stop mass sack of workers. As a result of the spate of retrenchment of bank employees, the government had last week, directed employers in the financial sector to stop further dismissal of staff. Subsequent... Read More
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June 7, 2016

Chelsea, Jose Mourinho apologise to Eva Carneiro, settle out of court

Chelsea football club and Jose Mourinho have settled the employment tribunal complaint lodged by ex-Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro. Eva Carneiro alleged that Mourinho described her in Portuguese as a “daughter of a whore” during a club game at the beginning of the 2015/2016 English Premier League. An agreement was reached with the doctor on Tuesday,... Read More
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June 7, 2016

VP Osinbajo is Acting President

President Muhammadu Buhari has notified the National Assembly of his 10-day trip abroad for medical treatment. The President on Monday, travelled to London to see an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist for his “persistent ear infection”. Buhari has also handed over governance of the country to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on a temporary basis –... Read More
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June 7, 2016

Nigerian doctors to go on strike

The National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria has announced the commencement of a nationwide strike from Thursday, June 9. The National President of the association, Muhammad Askira made the announcement on Tuesday, June 7. Speaking with journalists in Kano, Askira said the decision was arrived at during the ordinary general meeting of the National... Read More
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June 7, 2016

This is the role Will Smith will play during Muhammad Ali’s funeral

Actor, Will Smith has been named as one of the pallbearers for Muhammad Ali‘s funeral on Friday in his home town of Louisville, Kentucky. Will Smith, who played the boxing legend in the 2001 film, Ali will be joined by former world heavyweight champion, Lennox Lewis and Jerry Ellis – the brother of Jimmy Ellis – Ali’s former... Read More
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June 7, 2016

FG appoints Acting Auditor-General

The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), on Tuesday, announced the appointment of Florence Anyanwu as the acting Auditor-General of the Federation (AuGF). A statement was released to this effect by the Chief Press Secretary, Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation, Olawunmi Ogunmosunle. Anyanwu takes over from Samuek Ukura who retired from service on attaining the mandatory... Read More
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June 7, 2016

Sokoto state to provide 1,000 hectares of land for herdsmen

The Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, on Tuesday, announced that the state will provide about 1,000 hectares of land for herdsmen to use as a grazing reserve. According to a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesman, Imam Imam, Tambuwal said this at the launching a National Retreat on Livestock and Dairy Development organised by the... Read More
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June 7, 2016

Ungodly conspiracy: Niger Delta Avengers supported by the region’s elite – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has questioned the agitation and destructive activities of militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA). The militant group has been at the forefront of attacks and destruction of oil and pipeline installations in the Niger Delta region. However, MEND is not convinced with their cause. The... Read More
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June 7, 2016

Like Faleke, Wada fails to unseat Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello

Former Governor of Kogi state, Idris Wada, has lost his petition challenging the election of Governor Yahaya Bello at the state election tribunal. Wada, a candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, lost the December 2015 governorship election to Bello, the candidate of the All Progress Congress. He subsequently filed a petition before the Kogi State... Read More
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June 7, 2016

The YNaija Interview: ‘Making the invisible, visible’ – How Playback Nigeria fights for abused children

Sexual and physical violence is an under reported crime in Nigeria, with many persons unaware of the consequences of such abuse. iMarch4Children is an initiative aimed at raising awareness on violence against children and breaking the culture of silence involved in such acts. The iMarch4children campaign is convened by Oluwadamilola Apotieri-Abdulai, the Executive Director of Playback Nigeria and Nigeria’s... Read More
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June 7, 2016

How UNILORIN lecturer sexually harassed female student (LISTEN)

A lecturer at the University of Ilorin has been relieved of his duties as the head of Department of English over allegations of sexual harassment. Dr Mohammed Idiagbon’s advances towards a female student became public knowledge when an audio tape secretly recorded by the undergraduate got leaked to the press. The lecturer had invited the student to... Read More
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