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September 30, 2015

MASSOB leader begs UN to allow Biafra secede from Nigeria

Ralph Uwazuruike, leader of the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, (MASSOB) has given ‘genuine reasons’ why the United Nations should allow Biafra secede from Nigeria. Uwazuruike, gave the reasons on Tuesday, in Onitsha, Anambra state, through MASSOB’s Deputy National Director of Information, Mazi Chris Mocha. He pleaded with the UN to allow... Read More
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September 30, 2015

As a ‘loyal party member’, Timipre Sylva finally accepts APC’s decision

Former Governor Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa state, has accepted the decision of the All Progressives Congress to cancel the governorship primary of the state. Sylva, who was declared the winner of the violence-ridden primary, was initially opposed to the ruling party’s decision. Having had a change of heart, Sylva’s campaign team has announced their principal’s... Read More
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September 30, 2015

PDP chieftains flogged by thugs at Ogun election tribunal

Political thugs attacked the Ogun state Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, for about an hour, on Tuesday, September 29. The thugs, who were armed with canes and other weapons, flogged chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party and other members, who had gathered at the court’s premises. The governorship candidate of the PDP, Prince Gboyega... Read More
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September 30, 2015

Why the Senate may not get Buhari’s full ministerial list today

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to keep his promise and submit the ministerial list to the Senate today, September 30. However, there is a little catch; the nation will not be getting all the names of members of Buhari’s cabinet, Punch reports. The report says that the President will not be submitting the full list... Read More
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September 30, 2015

“I will serve as Minister of Petroleum” – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that he would oversee the activities of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources. Buhari reportedly made the utterance in an interview with a foreign journalist in his hotel on Tuesday, before leaving New York, where he had been a participant at the 70th United Nations General Assembly. The President was quoted to have told... Read More
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September 30, 2015

“She’s not your daughter” | Read Emir of Kano’s alleged response to marriage criticism

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, drew the ire of millions of Nigerians, when it became public knowledge that he got married to an 18-year-old Adamawa princess. The Emir wedded his fourth wife, Sa’adatu Barkindo-Musdafa, on Friday, September 25. Ever since, the criticisms have continuously flowed in from various quarters. However, on Tuesday, a supposedly private correspondence... Read More
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September 29, 2015

Buhari, Obama, Ban Ki Moon attend Leaders’ Summit at #UNGA (PHOTOS)

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, and United States President, Barack Obama, attended the Leaders Summit at the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Also in attendance at the summit held on Tuesday, September 29, were- US National Security Adviser, Susan Rice, United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon, US Foreign Secretary, John Kerry and others. See pictures below:
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September 29, 2015

Opinion: Okonjo-Iweala, the prophet not celebrated at home

Nigerians are usually excited about changing governments. The incoming administration comes with Nigerians, as usual, having high expectations, only to end up being more disappointed than they were before the administration took off. One recalls the excitement that followed the bringing down of the “Union Jack” and the raising of the new Nigerian flag at... Read More
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September 29, 2015

“Asiwaju did not support my second term bid” – Remi Tinubu

Senator Oluremi Tinubu has revealed that her husband, national leader of the All Progressive Congress- Bola Tinubu wasn’t in support of her ambition to contest for second term in the last National Assembly elections. Tinubu who represents Lagos Central Senatorial District, disclosed this on Tuesday at a conference organised by the South-West region of the Department For International... Read More
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September 29, 2015

Saraki speaks on his trial, President Buhari and ministerial nominees

Bukola Saraki believes that his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) is only happening simply because he emerged Senate president against the wishes of some powerful politicians. Saraki made the claim while addressing members of the senate at their resumed session on Tuesday September 29th. Read below his full speech; Distinguished colleagues, I heartily... Read More
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September 29, 2015

The National Career Fair 2015: Ideas for today, insight for tomorrow

The National Career Fair, an initiative of Imperial Integrated Project proudly announces her 2015 annual symposium on career information, business development, employment and economic opportunities for students, young professionals and SME’s in Nigeria. This year’s edition which is the 4th edition in a role, is tagged her “Developing an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Driven Economy”. The... Read More
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September 29, 2015

The vote of confidence in Saraki is a show of force by the Senate

The Nigerian Senate has declared its intention in very clear terms to the Presidency. 83 out of the 109 Senators in the upper chamber of the National Assembly have passed a vote of confidence on Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The vote of confidence passed on Bukola Saraki is indication that the level of influence the... Read More
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September 29, 2015

“We support Saraki, Ekweremadu” | Protesters block NASS entrance

Several supporters of the embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki, have barricaded the entrance of the National Assembly, in Abuja. The protesters, numbering hundreds blocked the entrance of the complex and are chanting solidarity songs in support of Saraki. Some of them are said to be carrying placards with different captions such as, “Enough is enough, we support... Read More
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