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April 29, 2016

Opinion: Saraki and the Pandora of street music

For many years, until recently, I can conveniently say that I was largely selective with choice of music, as against my almost indiscriminate stance with food. However, on a certain recent day, the discovery of the strange pose of the corpse of the legendary music artist, Michael Jackson, in his casket constituted the needed stimulus... Read More
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April 29, 2016

Economy meeting: Here’s what was discussed between Buhari and state governors

Despite the bailout funds made available to states by federal government, Nigerian Governors Forum, on Thursday, pushed for a new revenue allocation formula. The governors made the demand during a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. They handed over a Fiscal Restructuring Plan for the Federation to the President, saying... Read More
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April 29, 2016

Drake releases 4th studio album #Views

Alas! The season of Views is upon us. Following 2 years of anticipation, Canadian entertainer, Drake has released his 4th studio album titled –Views today The 20-track album which draws inspiration from his hometown – Toronto – features star-studded collaborations from Wizkid, Rihanna, Future and others. It also boasts of production credits from 40, Kanye... Read More
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April 29, 2016

Opinion: Who is sabotaging Buhari; the Sheriff?

BONNIE Honig, political theorist and author of ‘Emergency Politics: Paradox, Law, Democracy’ wrote: “Democracies must resist emergency’s pull to focus on life’s necessities (food, security, and bare essentials)” as they “tend to privatize and isolate citizens rather than bring us together on behalf of hopeful futures.” Emphasizing the connections between contemporary food politics and the... Read More
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April 29, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid recognised as co-producer on Drake’s album | Paul of Psquare takes up new career | More Stories

Here is your Entertainment Roundup for today Paul of Psquare goes behind the camera Paul Okoye of Psquare is now trying his hands on music video directing. The other half of Psquare shared pictures on the set of his directorial debut – a music video for Slow Slow by his artiste Muno. Micheal Jackson’s brother... Read More
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April 29, 2016

‘South East governors traded Ndigbo for crumbs’ – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has accused South East governors and politicians of betraying Ndigbo for ‘crumbs’ from the All Progressives Congress federal government. In a statement released on Thursday by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Officer, Emma Powerful, the secessionist group alleged that South East governors have been compromised, hence their indifference to the... Read More
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April 29, 2016

Senate preaches ‘Made-in-Nigeria’, yet shuns locally made, cheaper SUVs

Local automobile manufacturers are livid with the Nigerian Senate for its decision to purchase imported Sport Utility Vehicles at the detriment of Nigeria-assembled SUVs. The Senate intends to spend about N3.9bn to purchase 108 SUVs for the senators, at a unit cost of N36.5m. Chairman, Nigerian Automotive Manufacturers Association, Tokunbo Aromolaran, however says the Senate... Read More
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April 29, 2016

EFCC launches ‘manhunt’ for Diezani’s son; Ugonna Alison-Madueke

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has intensified its search for Ugonna Alison-Madueke, the son of tghe former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Ugonna was alleged to have supervised the disbursement of N23bn to officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and election monitors to manipulate the 2015 polls. Punch Newspapers reports that apprehending Ugonna... Read More
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April 29, 2016

Discord in PDP as zoning arrangement favours Sheriff (Full List)

Many members of the Board of Trustees, National Caucus and several others refused to attend the National Executive Committee meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party which was held in Abuja, on Thursday, The PDP chieftains were reportedly incensed by the decision of the national leadership of the party to hold NEC meeting without following due... Read More
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April 29, 2016

Transactions with Diezani ‘were duly reported’ – Fidelity Bank

Despite the fact that the Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, Nnamdi Nwankwo, is being interrogated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the commercial bank has said no law was broken in the transactions it carried out for a former minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. It was reported earlier today that Nwankwo and Martins... Read More
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April 28, 2016

‘Jonathan gave PDP governors N2bn each’ – Oshiomhole

The Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has accused the former President Goodluck Jonathan of playing favorite with governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party during his administration. Oshiomhole revealed this on Thursday, April 28 while speaking to newsmen following a meeting between state governors and President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa... Read More
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April 28, 2016

Oshiomhole hasn’t ‘touched’ $75m World Bank loan… so why collect it?

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, sought to get a loan from the World Bank for years, and at some point, the former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala even said his ‘campaign of lies’ against her was a ripple effect of her decision to stop him from taking the ‘highly suspicious loan’ of N15 billion. She... Read More
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April 28, 2016

No work on Monday – FG

Monday, May 2, has been announced as a public holiday to commemorate the 2016 Workers’ Day Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.), announced this on Thursday, April 28, on behalf of the Federal Government. In the statement which was released by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Bassey Akpanyung, Nigerian workers... Read More
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April 28, 2016

REPORT: Death, destruction and the herdsmen

The following is a report conducted by SB Morgen, on the menace of Fulani herdsmen. Introduction In the early hours of Monday, April 25th, 2016, destruction was unleashed upon Ukpabi-Nimbo, a sleepy village in Uzo-Uwani LGA of Enugu State. Scores of heavily armed Fulani herdsmen executed a ferocious attack on the community, killing dozens and... Read More
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April 28, 2016

Did TeeBillz attempt to ‘jump off Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge’?

On Thursday morning, artiste manager, TeeBillz sent chills down the spine of Nigerians with his frightening Instagram posts, where he made some shocking statements about his marriage to Mavin singer, Tiwa Savage. His flurry of Instagram posts suggested that he was deeply depressed and contemplating suicide. This aroused fears amongst his close fiends and family... Read More
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April 28, 2016

‘Elections in Nigeria are much better, votes now count’ – INEC chairman

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, says that having two strong political parties is good for the country’s democracy because they make elections competitive. Yakubu, while addressing journalists at the headquarters of the commission in Abuja on Wednesday, April 27, said that going by the tight margin between the... Read More
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