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June 3, 2016

The week ahead – It’s all about the delta

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday backed off a proposed trip to Rivers State for the kick-off of the clean-up of Ogoni, delegating Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for the exercise. The President cancelled the event even after his advanced team had already arrived Ogoni. The Presidency gave no reason for the last-minute cancellation of the trip,... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Lai Mohammed, breaking all records set by the incompetent Labaran Maku

Unarguably, former Minister of Information under the Goodluck Jonathan administration, Labaran Maku, had a world renowned penchant for saying the daftest of things. With comments like this – “We want to thank the president for bringing Facebook to Nigeria” – it’s not far-fetched to say his comments are daft. Labaran Maku beats all other former Ministers of... Read More
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June 3, 2016

EFCC ‘investigating bloggers, reporters’ that took money from Fani-Kayode

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission is reportedly investigating bloggers, newspapers and other journalists allegedly given money by the Director of Publicity for the Goodluck Jonathan Presidential campaign, Femi Fani-Kayode. This was contained in statement signed by the Special Assitant o Media to Fani-Kayode, Jude Ndukwe. The statement noted that the former Minister of Aviation... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Foreign Airlines: “When they were not here, were we not flying?” – Amaechi

Foreign airlines are having a difficult time operating in Nigeria and some were recently reported to have ended their operations in Nigeria. The reason for this is attributed to the inability of foreign carriers to repatriate their revenues to their home countries. This is as a result of the federal government’s foreign exchange policy that... Read More
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June 3, 2016

As Osun court approves hijab wearing in schools, will the 2014 protests return?

Will the 2014 hijab protests in Osun be rekindled again? This is the questions on the lips of many as an Osun State High Court, on Friday, ordered that female Muslim students in government owed schools are free to wear hijabs to school. In early 2014, the state governor, Rauf Aregbesola, introduced a reclassification policy into the education... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Nigeria is going through her worst moment under Buhari – PDP

As the rate of militancy increases in the Niger Delta, the Ogun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Friday, lambasted the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government for losing control of governance. This was contained in a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary in the state party, Malik Olamilekan Ibitoye. The party accused the President... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Oyakhilome gets the superstar reception in London (PHOTOS)

Christ Embassy’s Chris Oyakhilome had quite a welcome when he recently arrived the Heathrow airport in London via a private jet. The General Overseer of Believers’ Love World’s arrival was complete with a red carpet and bouquets as well as orderlies. Oyakhilome is reported to have visited the town for a program at the London arm... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Donald Trump can now kiss China’s a**, literally

Following  Donald Trump’s anti-Beijing rhetoric during his U.S. Presidential campaign, a Chinese company, Qingdao Wellpaper Industrial Co., has reacted quite literally. The reaction is a Chinese toilet paper with Donald Trump’s face with a pout printed on it literally means the Presidential candidate can ‘kiss whoever’s a**’ is making use of it. Not surprisingly, it has seen... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Dettol emphasizes breaking the chain of infection at NMA conference (PHOTOS)

Dettol, a global leader in the health and hygiene from the stable of RB (Reckitt Benckiser), partnered with the Nigerian Medical Association during her week-long annual national medical conference held in Sokoto State, with participants advocating improved healthcare service delivery for Nigerians. The 56th NMA Annual Conference, which was held recently pulled a large number... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Buhari in private meeting with Obasanjo (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in a private meeting with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Obasanjo was reported to have arrived the Villa in the company of Otumba Johnson Fasawe around 12.30 p.m. It is not immediately clear what the purpose of the meeting is about or what both Nigerian... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Ilorin, get ready to feel The Pulse with Sound Sultan, Chidinma and Immaculate

If you’re a youth, young at heart and reside in Ilorin, something big is coming to you this Friday. MTN Pulse, the biggest, hippest, hottest, flyest, dopest and trendiest package exclusively for the youth which is currently on a tour of Nigeria will be live in a concert in Ilorin tomorrow at University of Ilorin.... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Olamide goes the Fela route on new single ‘Konkobility’ (LISTEN)

Days after dropping the video to the remix of Who You Epp featuring Wande Coal and Phyno, Olamide comes through with a new song titled Konkobility. The Fela-inspired track is produced by Young John. Another hit in the offing? Well take a listen and tell us. http://www.naijajointz.co/mp3/Files/Olamide_-_Konkobility-Naijajointz.com.mp3
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June 3, 2016

Jumoke Olusoga: The birth of ‘A Concerned Citizen’

by Jumoke Olusoga “The reason this is important to me is, next year I’ll still hold the most important title of all, and that’s the title of citizen…” The words of Barack Obama (President of the United States of America) as he addressed the Illinois General Assembly in February 2016 and referred to the end of... Read More
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June 3, 2016

‘Without killing a soul, we dropped Nigeria’s oil production to 800,000 barrels’ – NDA

Bullish and full of chest thumping, militant group, Niger Delta Avengers are in trumpet-blowing mood even while they denied killing 2 soldiers and over 4 civilians in a Military houseboat in Warri, Delta state. The oil pipeline destroyers also boasted about the fact that there has never been a civilian casualty during the course of... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Wanted man, Iyiola Omisore to sue EFCC

Embattled former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Iyiola Omisore, on Thursday, denied receiving money from former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki. Omisore, who was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) for allegedly receiving N700 million from Dasuki, made the disclosure while speaking on Channels Television. The former deputy governor who had... Read More
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June 3, 2016

7 political parties come back to life – They are…

Seven political parties de-registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission on August 18, 2011, have been brought back to life by the Court of Appeal sitting in Enugu. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Thursday by Justice Tom Yakubu, the Appeal Court ordered the restoration to life of all the seven de-registered political parties. The... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Cubing Africa presents… ‘Rubik’s Cube Inter-School Competition’

On May 27, 2016, Cubing Africa held the second annual edition of its Experience the Rubik’s Cube Inter-School Competition as part of LTV Children’s Day celebration. The Rubik’s Cube is a 3-D puzzle game with the aim of matching the colours of nine minicubes on each side of the cube. It develops mathematics, thought processing and reasoning skills... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Hang out with celebs, win cool prizes in the Galaxy J5 and J7 Inspire Nigeria tour

Come share what inspires you with the world and win cool prizes. To participate in the promo: Visit select stores Buy a Galaxy J5 or J7 Smartphone Receive a FREE gift instantly Also get a voucher which qualifies you to attend any of the Inspire Nigeria Tour events nationwide. You could also win a ticket... Read More
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June 3, 2016

‘Niger Delta militants have six missiles’ and 6 other shocking things Nigerians should know

The Joint Revolutionary Council (JRC)-the highest organ of all Niger Delta Militants-has said it will test six missiles in the Niger Delta region on Tuesday, June 7. Hence, the militant group has warned all oil companies to stop their operations as the missile testing will affect their equipment. The JRC is the highest organ of... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Jungle justice: Igbo trader beheaded by Kano mob over blasphemy

A female trader, who sells plastics, was killed by an angry mob of Muslims youths in Kano on Thursday evening. The unnamed female was decapitated for allegedly blaspheming Prophet Muhammad during a religious argument at Wambai market. The victim, the report says, was of Igbo extraction and was with her husband when she was murdered.... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Reuben Abati: Atiku is right, Nigeria needs to be restructured

By Reuben Abati No one should be surprised by the loud and widespread support that has attended the latest call by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that Nigeria needs to be restructured. In his words, “our current structure and the practices it has encouraged have been a major impediment to the economic and political development... Read More
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June 3, 2016

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

Here are your top five stories to monitor today. 1) Niger Delta Avengers strike again Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, this morning, blew up an oil pipeline belonging to Shell. 2) Amaechi accuses Jonathan of… Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Thursday, declared that former president Goodluck Jonathan failed to implement the UNEP report despite... Read More
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