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June 3, 2016

For those in doubt, Soyinka has just proven he’s a thoroughbred Lagosian

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka’s appointment as the Chairman of the Planning Committee for the 50th Anniversary of Lagos State by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode definitely ruffled a lot of feathers. Many couldn’t wrap their heads around the fact that Soyinka, an Ogun state indigene, was named in such a capacity. One of the critics of... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Why FG is at the mercy of power companies

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Thursday, disclosed that the federal government lacked the right to sanction power generation and distribution companies operating in Nigeria because most government agencies were highly indebted to the power companies. According to a statement released by the spokesperson of the power ministry, Timothy Oyediji, FG... Read More
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June 3, 2016

‘It was a mistake to let Obasanjo and Jonathan’s relationship suffer’ – Reno Omokri

Reno Omokri, a former Special Adviser on New Media to immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan, says his former boss did more in 100 days than President Muhammadu Buhari has achieved in 1 year. In a Twitter interview with YNaija on Thursday, Reno also revealed that there was a lot of “infighting and turf wars” in the... Read More
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June 3, 2016

5 things to know about the Niger Delta Clean-up

For over two decades, the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) and the people of Ogoni kingdom continuously agitated for the clean up of their land polluted by years of careless oil drilling and exploration by foreign multinationals. On Thursday, Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo represented President Muhammadu Buhari to flag off... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Jonathan, our brother, failed to clean-up Niger Delta – Amaechi

Former Governor of Rivers State, now Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, on Thursday, said that his administration did everything, including fasting and praying, to get former President Goodluck Jonathan to implement United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Report on Ogoni. The former Governor made this known during the flag-off ceremony of the Ogoni land clean-up by Vice... Read More
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June 3, 2016

Buhari is afraid of Niger Delta militants – Fayose

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to forgo military actions and dialogue with the Niger Delta Militants in other to end the rising militancy in the region. According to a statement signed by the Governor’s Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, the governor said that... Read More
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June 3, 2016

BREAKING: Niger Delta Avengers, again, blow up Shell Forcados pipeline

About 24 hours after blowing up two pipelines in Bayelsa state, militant group, Niger Delta Avengers have again, blown up the Trans-Forcados Pipeline. The Forcados 48″ export line, which is operated by SPDC, belongs to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The Avengers initially attacked the... Read More
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June 2, 2016

Opinion: An open letter to Babatunde Raji Fashola (READ)

by Ayo Olayinka The tragedy of a single story has been well documented from time immemorial. The folly of a single narrative that makes many men form strong opinions on issues, people and circumstances. However, a single narrative has sometimes defined men of principled character and indefatigable temerity. Such men are few in Nigeria. Very quickly,... Read More
June 2, 2016

#PNEA2016: Prestige Nigeria Education Awards to reward excellence in education this July

The team leader, Mr. Debo Olowu, of the Prestige Nigeria Education Awards (PNEA) 2016 officially announced the date and venue for her inaugural edition. Although it has been a while coming, it got people sitting on the edge awaiting the announcement of the deserving winners of various categories lined up for the awards as the... Read More
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June 2, 2016

Finally, FG scraps post-UTME exams, cut off mark now 180

The Federal Government on Thursday scrapped the examination applicants write when seeking admission into tertiary institutions in the country. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, at the 2016 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). He said universities can screen candidates admitted by JAMB but students should not... Read More
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June 2, 2016

Opinion: Between expectation and delivery; the trouble with mobile money in Nigeria

When the Central Bank of Nigeria introduced Mobile Money in Nigeria, the expectation was that the scheme would not only compete with the Traditional Banking system in Nigeria but would ultimately emasculate it for the betterment of the Nigerian economy where over 35% are still labelled as the un-banked with the volume and value of... Read More
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June 2, 2016

Senate intervenes in plight of Lead poison ravaged Shikira town

In April 2015, 28 children died in Shikira village, in Rafi LGA of Niger state, after drinking water poisoned by lead. The victims had lead levels 17 to 22 times higher than the limits established by the World Health Organization (WHO). The access routes to Shikira Village in Rafi local government area of Niger state,... Read More
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June 2, 2016

Rihanna chills to Psquare’s music (WATCH)

It appears every American celebrity is catching the Nigerian music wave. Rihanna is the latest one to be dazzled by the sound from Africa’s most populous nation. In a video posted by one of the singer’s friends, she was seen bumping and dancing to Psquare‘s 2014 hit – Personally. look at her just chilling there 😂😂... Read More
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June 2, 2016

Banky W to perform at the premiere of Gidi Blues

Gidi Blues, a feature film project produced by CUT24 Productions is set to premiere on the June 4, 2016 with notable Nigerians and thespians in attendance. The premiere will feature performances and appearances from some of Africa’s finest talent; Banky W, GIdeon Okeke, Hauwa Allahbura, Lepacious Bose, Daniel Llyod, Tina Mba, Bukky Wright, singer/songwriter Aduke and so... Read More
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June 2, 2016

This is when Saraki’s CCT trial will resume

After being ‘postponed indefinitely‘, the trial of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, before the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja has been scheduled to resume on June 7. Saraki is being prosecuted by the Federal government on 16 counts, including false and anticipatory asset declaration while serving as Kwara state governor.  According to reports,... Read More
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June 2, 2016

There is a cure for Tomato Ebola

One good thing has definitely emerged from the recent hardship that has been plaguing Nigeria for some weeks now. There is now a cure for the disease that has been eating up the tomatoes in Nigeria known as, Tuta Absoluta maimed ‘tomato ebola’. The National Research Institute for Chemical Technology, Zaria, says it has been... Read More
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June 2, 2016

Just In: 2 soldiers, 4 civilians killed by Niger Delta militants

The Nigerian Army on Thursday, announced the death of 2 soldiers and 4 civilians – whom were killed by Niger Delta militants. John Unuakahlu, Assistant Director army public relations, who made the disclosure, noted that the soldiers were killed on Wednesday, in Warri South West local government area of Delta state. “At about 5:50pm on... Read More
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June 2, 2016

Nigerian, Mohammed Barkindo appointed Secretary-General of OPEC

A former managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mohammed Barkindo, has been appointed the secretary-general of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Barkindo’s appointment was on Thursday, announced in Vienna, Austria after the 169th meeting of the group. He takes over the job from the Libyan Minister of Oil, Abdalla El-Badri,... Read More
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June 2, 2016

Buhari advised to appoint Jonathan as Special Envoy to Niger Delta

President Muhammaudu Buhari has been advised to appoint his predecessor, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, as special envoy to Niger Delta. This counsel was given to the President by a Socio-Political group, Assembly of Concern Niger Delta People (ACNDP). National Coordinator of the group, Eperemor Governor, conveyed the message in a statement released on Thursday in Benin.... Read More
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June 2, 2016

Remi Sonaiya just spoke the minds of many Nigerians

The Muhammadu Buhari administration has had Nigerians at the edge of their seats and trying to guess what’s next – more than any government since the return of democracy in 1999. The All Progressives Congress administration blows hot and cold too damn much. With former Presidents – Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan –... Read More
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