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Doyin Okupe
March 14, 2016

Doyin Okupe says Buhari’s government must do this… to end fuel scarcity

Doyin Okupe, a Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has urged the federal government to remove all constraints and restrictions surrounding the importation of petroleum products. Okupe on Sunday, wrote on his Facebook page, what he believes is a surefire way the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration can put an end to... Read More
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March 14, 2016

How Nigerian Army killed 3 of my brothers, shot my parents – El-Zakzaky’s daughter narrates

Suhaila Ibraheem, the daughter of Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria has narrated the series of events that led to the shooting and capture of her father by the Nigerian military. Sahaila reveals that the Sheikh was shot several times as opposed to the prevailing theory that he was only shot... Read More
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March 14, 2016

‘Jesus can’t come from Heaven to heal’ | Majek Fashek says, as he goes to church (PHOTOS)

Reggae legend, Majek Fashek, on Sunday, attended the Christ Living Apostolic Ministries (CLAM) in Lagos. During the service, Majek Fashek shared the testimony of his deliverance from drugs while revealing that CLAM Senior Pastor, Apostle Wole Oladiyun supported him and came to his rescue. “My testimony is that Jesus Christ is Lord, Jesus Christ is... Read More
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March 14, 2016

How fake NDLEA officer supplied cocaine, illicit drugs to Boko Haram victims

Baba Haruna, a 48-year-old drug dealer has been arrested by officials of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in an internally displaced persons’ camp in Dikwa, Borno State. Haruna was apprehended on February 27, 2016 for selling illicit drugs, including cocaine, to addicts within the camp as well as within Maiduguri. Commandant of the... Read More
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March 14, 2016

Military yearns to prosecute officers involved in Dasukigate

The Nigerian Army is awaiting approval from President Muhammadu Buhari, to commence military trial for all serving officers implicated in the ongoing investigation into the $2.1bn arms purchase scandal. A reliable government source on Sunday, revealed to Punch Newspapers that military authorities have already requested the President’s permission for the officers to be prosecuted under... Read More
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March 13, 2016

Senate to publish National Assembly budget

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Sunday, stated that the National Assembly will published details of its budget breakdown. This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Public Affairs to Saraki, Mohammed Isa. The statement noted that Saraki disclosed this while speaking with editors of London based newspaper... Read More
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March 13, 2016

‘Minister of Industry, not Osinbajo, will represent Nigeria in India’ – Presidency

Following reports that Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo cancelled his trip to India, the Presidency has reacted with some clarification. It was reported that Osinbajo’s trip to India had been cancelled as a result of the clash with President Muhammadu Buhari’s trip to Equatorial Guinea. Hence, the reports inferred that the Vice President was compelled... Read More
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March 13, 2016

‘He’s a liar’ | Malawian President blasts TB Joshua over negative prophecy

The President of Malawi, Peter Mutharika, on Sunday, slammed popular Nigeria pastor and founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), T. B Joshua, over a recent prophecy that the president will die before April 1. According to media reports from the small South African country, T.B Joshua had earlier told his congregation to pray... Read More
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March 13, 2016

Osinbajo, Buhari’s travel plans clash; costs Nigeria $250,000

In this harsh economic climate, Nigeria has reportedly lost about $250,000 due to the last minute cancellation of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s proposed trip to India because of the incompetence of the Protocol Department of the Presidency. Osinbajo had to cancel his trip to India, because the President, Muhammadu Buhari would also jet out of the country... Read More
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March 13, 2016

Emir of Mubi infers that APC has been deceiving Nigerians

The Emir of Mubi, Isah Ahamdu, has advised members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop deceiving the electorate if they hope to succeed. Ahamdu issued the counsel when he hosted an entourage of APC members led by the state acting chairman, Ibrahim Bilal, in his palace in Mubi. “Stop deceiving the electorate if you want your party... Read More
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March 13, 2016

6,000 police officers, 14 MOPOL units, AIG, DIG deployed for Rivers election

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has deployed six thousand police officers and 14 units of Police Mobile Force personnel to Rivers state, to prevent electoral violence and to ensure a smooth and orderly conduct of the Rivers State Supplementary elections slated for Saturday, March 19. The IG has also directed the AIG in... Read More
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March 13, 2016

BellaNaija’s Uche Pedro crowned best blogger at Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards (Full List)

The 29th Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards was held in the early hours of Sunday morning at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Hosted by Gwen Stefani‘s boo and Country star –Blake Shelton, the award show had in attendance, the likes of- Ellen DeGeneres, Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Megan Fox and Will Arnett. Nigeria’s foremost blogger and founder of... Read More
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March 13, 2016

‘We’ll turn the economic disaster we inherited into a blessing’ – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed says it’s impossible for him to have said the Nigerian economy is beyond the control of President Muhammadu Buhari. Lai Mohammed, on Sunday, stated that his views were misrepresented and distorted to make it seem like he said the president can’t handle the nation’s economy. He said... Read More
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March 13, 2016

Opinion: Don’t blame Buhari for Nigeria’s woes

How incompetence and misplaced priorities is crippling the economy! As expected with PMB approval ratings dipping, The February result from a poll conducted by Governance Advancement Initiative for Nigeria showed that Mr. Buhari’s approval rating dropped from 63.4% in January to 32.8%, and more Nigerians held the president responsible for the struggling economy for the first time but... Read More
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March 13, 2016

Amaechi says Jonathan’s rail projects will create 240,000 jobs

The Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has commended the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan for rejuvenating the railway transport system in the country. Amaechi, who has previously stated that the Muhammadu Buhari administration will not abandon projects from the previous administration, said on Saturday, that the federal government has obtained a loan to continue... Read More
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March 13, 2016

‘Amaechi is a corrupt psychiatric patient that lacks sound parental upbringing’ – Wike

Not one to take an insult lying down, the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, as expected, has reacted to the accusations and disparaging comments made by his predecessor, now Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi. While speaking at the PDP Rivers West Senatorial District Campaign rally at Ahoada on Saturday, Wike described Amaechi as a ‘corrupt... Read More
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March 13, 2016

CAN reacts to forced marriage of Christian girls, Islamic Coalition against terrorism (READ)

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 Northern States, on Saturday, March 12, questioned the Federal Government’s decision to include Nigeria in the coalition of Islamic Countries fighting against terrorism. The Christian body expressed disapproval of such membership following the appointment of Reverend Yakubu Pam as the new chairman of the Northern CAN.... Read More
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Sambo Dasuki
March 13, 2016

Arms deal scandal: 11 major transfers traced to accounts in the US, UK, Niger

Further investigations into the $2.1 billion arms scandal from the office of the National Security Adviser has revealed that a large part of the said money was paid into 11 different accounts in United Kingdom, United States of America and Niger Republic Some top members of the Peoples Democratic Party as well as top military personnel are... Read More
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