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Opinion: What we must do to make the Senate work for us

Arguably, the most criticized institution since the emergence of the Buhari administration has been the National Assembly, specifically, the Senate, its upper chamber. A group, Citizens United for Peace and Stability (CUPS), has called on Nigerians to #OccupyNASS. Some more ambitious elements within this group went as far as calling for the scrapping of the... Read More

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Opinion: Are we all Biafrans?

In a few weeks, precisely on the 31st day of May, 2016, the writer and political activist, Chido Onumah will present his latest book, “We are all Biafrans- A Participant-Observer’s Intervention in a Country Sleepwalking to Disaster”, to the public. The book is a deserved addition to his two previous books, “Time to Reclaim Nigeria”... Read More

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“It is rather unfortunate” | The Nigerian Army is very disappointed with Amnesty International

The Nigerian military has denied the report by Amnesty International (AI) that some civilians died in a detention cell at Giwa Barracks. This was contained in a statement signed by Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, Acting Director Defence Information. While noting that the accusations by AI came as a shock to the military, Abubakar called on Nigerians to... Read More

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Facebook partners with local developers as it launches Free Basics in Nigeria

Facebook launched its Free Basics services in Nigeria yesterday in partnership with Airtel Nigeria at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Free Basics by Facebook provides free access to basic internet services to over a billion people around the world. Following the launch, the company organised a Fireside Chat at the iDEA Hub,... Read More

Hard to believe, but on fuel subsidy removal, El-Rufai is asking for “patience and calm”

Following the sharp increase in fuel price and the removal of fuel subsidy, the Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has called on Nigerians to remain calm, saying the supply of petroleum products will improve. According to a statement released by the Kaduna state government house, the Governor stated that: “The Kaduna State Government wishes to... Read More

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Mark Zuckerberg has only praise for Nigerian developers

Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday, May 10 showed support for Nigerian developers following the launch of Free Basics in Lagos, Nigeria. Free Basics by Facebook provides free access to basic internet services to over a billion people around the world. He expressed excitement at the level of success achieved by African developers and praised... Read More

PDP founding fathers have just sacked Ali Modu Sheriff, Secondus, others

A new wave of crisis has hit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the founding members of the party have issued a communique for the sack of the interim National Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff as well as the National Working Committee. The founding fathers, under the aegis of Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP decided to relieve... Read More

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Why the FG is probing the Navy, Army and Airforce

The Federal Government has revealed its decision to probe the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. According to the Federal Ministry of Finance on Thursday, May 12, it became necessary to investigate the payrolls following the revelation during the trial of a former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh that N558.2 million was reportedly... Read More

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This is the schedule INEC released for Edo and Ondo elections

As the governorship elections of sister sister states, Ondo and Edo draw near, the Independent National Electoral Commission has released the timetable for the forthcoming polls. For Edo state, governorship election is slated for September 10 while Ondo state would have November 26. The electoral body fixed June 12 for the beginning of campaigns by... Read More

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Ibe Kachikwu has some more explanation for new fuel price

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, on Thursday, took to his Facebook wall to further explain the new petroleum products supply and pricing framework announced by the federal government on Wednesday. “Unavailability of Forex and Inability to open letter of credit has forced marketers to stop productimportation and imposed over 90% supply on NNPC since... Read More

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Dino Melaye gives President Buhari 7 days to reverse fuel price hike or else…

Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye has petitioned the National Chairman of his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, Odigie Oyegun to prevail on the government to reverse the hike of petrol from N86/L to N145/L. Melaye, despite being an elected senator on the platform of the ruling party in the late hours... Read More

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EFCC invaded Fani-Kayode’s house and arrested his laundry man

While the former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission pending investigations into his involvement in a N2.5 billion scandal, operatives of the agency invaded his No 5 Zuma Close, Aso Drive, Abuja home and arrested a member of his domestic staff. According to reports, the operatives... Read More

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‘I don’t owe Nigerians explanation on how money is spent’ -Lai Mohammed

A letter written on behalf of the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, to the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) requesting a loan of N13,120,470 has been leaked online. The letter, which was obtained by online news platform, SaharaReporters, and was signed bythe Director of Public Relations and Protocol, NPD Dama, shows that the Minister... Read More

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Opinion: Nigerians need to change the way we look at women and girls

Tosin is a friend of mine who’s down to earth, hardworking and full of laughter. She also has a keen mind and is well educated. I met her a few years ago while spending Christmas with a mutual friend in Enugu-Ukwu, Anambra State in South-eastern Nigeria. For the week we spent in Enugu-Ukwu,Tosin, myself and... Read More

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Opinion: Let me explain why Biafra is very important

A certain part of Igboland has a proverb that says “The person that does not know where the rain began to beat him, the rain beat him well”. This simple proverb captures the fact that somebody who does not know the source of his or her problems will never be able to solve the problem.... Read More

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Morning Devotion: North East Development Commission Bill, EFCC vs the Banks, ‘Fantastic Corruption’

On today’s edition of Morning Devotion, Joachim talks about the recent comment made by the Prime Minister about Nigeria and Afghanistan being ‘fantastically corrupt’, the ongoing raid by EFCC and more. Take a listen below; https://soundcloud.com/user-437826269/morning-devotion-episode-ii

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Demola Rewaju: Like Joe Igbokwe, I too see war, but not just in the Niger-Delta

The narrative of the last election was deliberately made simple to fool the simpleminded: portray Nigeria as a ship heading for the bottom of the ocean unless the captain of the ship is removed because that captain was corrupt, unable to secure the land and the economy was also spiralling out of his control. In... Read More

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Funke Akindele is too clever for this ‘scammer’

It takes some confidence for someone to try and swindle a perceived street-smart Funke Akindele but someone tried his luck with the actress today. Of course, the person got caught. The person had supposedly posed as an engineer who tweeted at the actress that he had a job for her with the Kaduna State government... Read More

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Ita-Giwa says only ‘rapists should be scared of genitals being cut off’

Senator Florence Ita-Giwa has no patience for rapists. The former federal lawmaker has, over time, expressed her disgust for those who take advantage of helpless women. She once said that cutting off the manhood of rapists is the apt punishment for rapists in a country like Nigeria. Ita-Giwa at some point, reiterated her stance and yet... Read More

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We hear Wizkid smashed a microphone and stomped off the stage in Ghana

So Wizkid had an eventful experience at the recently concluded Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. From winning the best African artiste award to announcing the signing of three Ghanaian artistes – he was the star of the show. And now, another piece of emerging information suggests that he was not completely a good boy during his... Read More

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TSS Interior: Nailing The Minimalist Chic Theme

A minimalist chic theme might appear to be the easiest interior design to nail but is surprisingly one of the most di…

Founder of RED, Adebola Williams unveiled as Globacom brand ambassador

Media personality and co-founder of RED (owner of Red Media Africa, YNaija.com, The Future Awards Africa, StateCraft Inc amongst others), Adebola Williams has joined the list of brand ambassadors of the national telecommunications operator, Globacom. He is the first non-entertainment brand ambassador for a telecoms brand in the country. A statement released in Lagos by Globacom on... Read More

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This love-note billionaire, Ifeanyi Ubah just wrote his wife is TOO sweet

Today, he is not frothing at the mouth over scarcity of petrol products or refund of the money he used to contest elections. And so we don’t recognize this Ifeanyi Ubah. In honour of his wife’s birthday, the owner of Ifeanyi Ubah FC wrote on Facebook, a romantic epistle on their journey so far and... Read More

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Biafra protesters have been arrested near Buckingham Palace

Two Nigerian men have been allegedly arrested at the Buckingham palace on Thursday for staging a Biafra protest, according to BBC journalist, Will Ross. In a tweet posted recently, he shared a photo of one of the said protesters. 2 Nigerian men protesting for Independence for Biafra arrested close to Buckingham Palace pic.twitter.com/aM60kFP43N — will... Read More

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So, President Buhari just said meeting with Chibok parents is not good for his health

Do we file this one under ‘Politicians say the darndest things’? President Muhammadu Buhari was interviewed today by CNN’s Christine Amanpour as he attends the United Kingdom’s global anti-corruption summit. Of course, the topic of the missing Chibok girls came up, and in particular why his government has suddenly become hostile to peaceful protesters... Read More

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Here are photos from the traditional wedding of Davido’s sister’s

You know you want to hear about this! Today is the traditional marriage ceremony Davido‘s elder sister- Ashley Coco Adeleke and her fiance- Caleb. Ashley was heavily involved in Davido’s baby-mama fiasco in December after she was said to be in charge of taking care of Imade after the little cutie was taken away from her... Read More

Seyi Shay and Burna Boy visited the Nigerian Stock Exchange today (PHOTOS)

Seyi Shay and Burna Boy paid a visit to the Nigerian Stock Exchange today. The 2 stars were presented as ambassadors for the NSE’s corporate challenge. See below, photos from the event https://www.instagram.com/p/BFT5I3ES7Hc/?taken-by=iamseyishay https://www.instagram.com/p/BFT5lPdS7Io/?taken-by=iamseyishay https://www.instagram.com/p/BFT6sW7S7MF/?taken-by=iamseyishay We like what we see.

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Tonto Dikeh has some very thoughtful advice for women about ‘toxic men’

In light of the recent domestic violence case which led to the death of Lagos woman Ronke Shonde, actress Tonto Dike today shared some thoughts on the issue. She took to her Instagram to advice couples to not only have intimacy together but also pray together. She also gave warnings to women/men who are suffering from domestic violence... Read More

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Reno Omokri always has something to say, and so he has attacked #OccupyNigeria protesters

Former social media aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan and founder of Mind of Christ Christian Center, Reno Omokri has attacked the #OccupyNigeria protests which erupted in January 2012 following the announcement of the removal of subsidy by the Federal Government on the first day of the year. Reno’s attack is a reaction to the recent... Read More