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October 6, 2015

The 1st AfricaBeta event: An exposition of the business potential of messaging and chat apps in Africa

The first AfricaBeta event where technology experts and startups discussed the ideas shaping the future of mobile in Africa held on the 3rd of October. It was organized by TechCabal and powered by WeChat. The invite-only event was tagged Chat 3.0, and there, speakers and participants discussed chat applications, messaging and how those are increasingly... Read More
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October 6, 2015

#TheList: 4 former Senators among Buhari’s ministerial nominees

by Desmond Akatugba Senate President, Bukola Saraki officially announced the ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari. The list, which was read during plenary on Tuesday, contained only 21 nominees. Four former Senators were among the 21 nominees.   1. Senator Aisha Alhasan She is a professional lawyer by training, she became Taraba State Attorney General and... Read More
October 6, 2015

The 5 former governors that made Buhari’s #MinisterialList

The ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari, has been officially announced by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The list was read out during plenary session on Tuesday, on the floor of the senate. Buhari’s ministerial list was made up of former lawmakers, former governors and technocrats. Here are 5 governors who made the list: Kayode... Read More
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October 6, 2015

Opinion: The graves are not yet full

Last week, Nigeria celebrated 55 years of her independence from the British and it was yet another a moment to lament our missed opportunities of economic progress. But were we at war, we would have no country to celebrate. Sadly at a time when Nigerians should unite to confront our challenges, the unity and peace... Read More
October 6, 2015

The historic moment when Saraki read out the ministerial list (WATCH)

For over 4 months, the nation waited with frenetic anticipation for the ministerial list of President Muhammadu Buhari. So forgive us if we think this was an historic moment. Watch videos below: List of ministers. Fayemi, Lai Muhammed, Fashola, Ibeto, Ameachi are part of the nominees pic.twitter.com/iJgaXsjDzK — Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) October 6, 2015 pic.twitter.com/9DF4N9ebXu —... Read More
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October 5, 2015

UK National Crime Agency seizes £7,000 from Diezani’s mother

£5,000 and $2,000 were seized from Beatrice Agama, the mother of the former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, by the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency. The former minister was arrested on Friday, alongside four other people by the International Corruption Unit of the UK’s National Crimes Agency. Diezani’s case came up on Monday, October 5,  at the Westminster Magistrates... Read More
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October 5, 2015

Catholic Bishop to Buhari: ‘Lead with a human heart’

A Catholic Bishop and representative of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Arch Bishop of Kafanchan Diocese, Joseph Bagobiri, says Nigeria isn’t enjoying peace because its people have continued the blind pursuit of self-centred and parochial interest. Bagobiri, who disclosed this in Abuja, charged the new administration to make justice, fairness and equity its watchword, as a... Read More
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October 5, 2015

‘Amaechi’s appointment is not important to me’ – Wike

Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers state, says he is unperturbed about the possibility of Rotimi Amaechi, being on the ministerial list of President Muhammadu Buhari.   Wike says he’s more preoccupied with clearing the ‘rubbish’ left behind former governor, Amaechi, hence, his ministerial appointment, true or not, is of no interest to him. He... Read More
October 5, 2015

“I am still in the Police Force” | Joseph Mbu returns

Assistant Inspector General of Police, Joseph Mbu, has assumed office as Commandant of the Police Staff College, Jos, in Plateau State, contrary to speculations that he has been dismissed from the force. He also dismissed reports that his posting to the college was a form of punishment. Speaking during an interview after his resumption, Mbu said, “I am still in... Read More
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October 5, 2015

Diezani and her mother attend court hearing in London

Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, appeared at Westminster Magistrate Court in London, on Monday, to face charges of corruption and money laundering. A journalist with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Sam Piranty, disclosed this on his Twitter page. Piranty also revealed that Diezani’s mother, Beatrice Agama, accompanied her to Westminster. Beatrice Agama was also in court at Westminster... Read More
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October 5, 2015

Journalists camp outside London Police station for Diezani’s arrival (PHOTOS)

Earlier today, journalists- Nigerian and foreign- were pictured waiting outside Charing Cross Police station, London. The reporters were camped there in anticipation of the arrival of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Diezani is expected in court today to answer to charges of bribery and corruption. The former minister was arrested by the UK National Crime Agency last week... Read More
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October 5, 2015

‘Banning Fulani herdsmen from South-West is against the constitution’

The Sarkin Fulani of Lagos, Alhaji Mohammed Bambado, has informed Afenifere that it is against the Nigerian constitution to restrict Fulani herdsmen from the South-West. Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere had demanded for the banning of Fulani herdsmen from Yorubaland over the kidnap of former presidential candidate, Olu Falae. However, Bambado reminded Afenifere that expelling Fulani indigenes... Read More
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