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April 11, 2016

Dasuki claims first victory against FG at ECOWAS court

Retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki, the former National Security Adviser secured a favourable ruling on Monday, at the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS) Court – where he’s challenging his arrest and detention without trial since December 2015. In spite of the federal government’s objection, the ECOWAS court ruled that it has jurisdiction to entertain... Read More
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April 11, 2016

Tompolo, who’s wanted for N45.9bn fraud, drags FG to court

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemulopo (Tompolo), who has been declared wanted, has challenged the N45.9bn fraud charges filed against him. In January 2016, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had charged Tompolo alongside nine others before Justice Buba for an alleged N45.9bn fraud, however, the former militant leader repeatedly ignored court summons issued... Read More
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April 11, 2016

‘Despicable, barefaced lies’ | Yakubu Dogara denies 2016 budget re-padding

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has denied reports by some media outfits that key infrastructural projects were removed from the proposed 2016 budget sent to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari. Following the submission of the revised budget to the Presidency, reports had emanated that President Buhari would not sign... Read More
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April 11, 2016

‘I will not see white and call it black’ | Shehu Sani blasts El-Rufai in new outburst

Governor Nasir El Rufai’s religious bill has taken a bashing from the Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani on Sunday, April 10. Shehu Sani is one of El-Rufai’s most vocal critic as well as a member of the All Progressives Congress – a party the governor also belongs to. The senator stated that the said... Read More
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April 11, 2016

Chambers Umezulike: How the West inspired Africa’s development crisis (PART II)

To some, foreign infiltrations, interests and manipulations explain all the leadership, governance, social, security and development crises in Africa. To some, Africa is still acutely underdeveloped because of these manipulations and exploitations, even till now. To some, corrupt and directionless African leaders were or are just reacting to these foreign exploitations and manipulations. This, they... Read More
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April 11, 2016

Denrele Edun, Denola Grey, Zina Anumudu, others attend eXploring launch (PHOTOS)

On Saturday, guests were hosted to an evening of fun, food and good music ‎‎at the launch of the new television show eXploring held at the Oasis Medspa, Ikoyi, Lagos. Hosted by Denrele Edun, the hangout had several guests including Bayo Oke-Lawal, Bidemi Zakariyau , Toyin Poju-Oyemade, Wale Gaffar, Remi Ogunkayo, and more in attendance,... Read More
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April 11, 2016

5 aspects of the budget Presidency claims was ‘changed’ by NASS

The Presidency has handed down details of the alleged distortion of the 2016 budget to the leadership of the National Assembly. The federal government made the details available to the National Assembly during a meeting on Saturday night between President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo; Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and the House of... Read More
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April 11, 2016

Chibok girls: ‘We can’t pay N10bn ransom unless we know who’s asking’

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has reacted to recent reports that Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram was demanding N10 billion for the release of the kidnapped Chibok girls. Speaking with newsmen on Sunday, Mohammed expressed doubts over the reports, noting that the Nigerian government had gone through such before and cannot act... Read More
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April 11, 2016

‘Falz, Kiss Daniel, Modenine, Adekunle Gold’ | These are the top 10 singles of last week

Falz has transformed from a pure singer into music-comedic act. “Bahd Baddo Baddest” featuring the big cheeses of the industry; Olamide and Davido. “Bahd Baddo Baddest” sees Falz (The Bahd Guy) rapping about his prodigious talent, hilariously, Olamide on the other hand cracks about ladies flocking after him and wanting his hand in marriage, Davido... Read More
April 11, 2016

NPFL Roundup: Warri Wolves hit MFM with reality check | Rangers soar to the top of the league | More stories

NPFL action came alive last weekend as match centres across the country hosted games in numbers. Three derbies were witnessed in different parts of the country and above all, unlimited excitement was recorded in most of the match venues. This weekend saw Rangers return to the top of the league after flooring Ifeanyi Ubah at... Read More
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April 11, 2016

‘Don’t take $2bn loan from China’ – Falana

Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana has advised the Federal Government to abandon its plan of borrowing $2 billion from China, saying that such a move will plunge ‘the nation into more indebtedness.’ Falana urged the Muhammadu Buhari administration to instead, make efforts to recover funds that were not remitted... Read More
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April 11, 2016

Sunday Oliseh joins FIFA

While the Nigeria Football Federation is embroiled in a messy legal battle and the condition of the sport is in a state of anarchy, it appears the former gaffer of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh has moved on. After a controversial spell as coach of the Super Eagles, Oliseh resigned from the position in February... Read More
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April 11, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Tiwa Savage ‘stoned with pure water’ | Wizkid’s former manager gets married | More stories

Here is your Entertainment Roundup for today Wizkid’s former manager gets married Wizkid’s one-time manager Osagie Osarenkhoe fondly known as ‘This Metal Chic’, on Saturday, got married to her graffiti artist beau, Osa ‘Osa Seven’ Okunkpolor. The wedding was attended by celebrities – largely from the music industry – including Tunde Demuren, Sound Sultan, Banky... Read More
April 11, 2016

‘We could have done more for Chibok girls, we’ve failed them’ – Tunde Bakare

The General Overseer, Latter Rain Assembly, Lagos, Pastor Tunde Bakare, on Sunday, asserted that the nation had not given the abduction of over 200 Chibok girls, the necessary thoughtfulness and seriousness it deserves. Pastor Bakare also criticised politicians and political parties for scoring cheap political points with the abduction of the schoolgirls. Speaking during the... Read More
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April 10, 2016

Counter narrative: How the West engendered Africa’s apocalyptic development crisis

To some, foreign infiltrations, interests and manipulations explain all the leadership, governance, social, security and development crises in Africa. To some, Africa is still acutely underdeveloped because of these manipulations and exploitations, even till now. To some, corrupt and directionless African leaders were or are just reacting to these foreign exploitations and manipulations. This, they... Read More
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