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April 28, 2015

Audit report on the missing $20billion is not reliable – PricewaterhouseCoopers says

by Ranti Joseph The recently released forensic audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, operations on the missing $20 billion oil money may not be reliable after all. PricewaterhouseCoopers, the audit firm that conducted the probe, says it cannot vouch for the integrity of its findings. In a shocking introductory letter addressed to Nigeria’s Auditor... Read More
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April 28, 2015

Buhari’s victory: Man rides bicycle from Kaduna to Lagos to thank Yorubas

by Anike Jacobs A 35-year-old Kaduna-born cyclist and supporter of the president-elect, Mohammed Kabiru Jafaru, yesterday embarked on a journey to meet with the vice president-elect in Lagos State. Mohammed, a resident of Hayin Malam Bello in Rigasa district of Igabi local government area of Kaduna State, took off on his journey to Lagos at... Read More
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April 28, 2015

Buhari must probe everyone who has stolen public funds – APC Elders Council

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress Elders Council in Osun State have implored President-elect Muhhammadu Buhari, not to spare anyone as he wages his war against corruption. The elders stated that Buhari must compel all those who have pilfered from the nation’s coffers, to refund the monies into government’s purse. In a statement released... Read More
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April 28, 2015

“Why are the immigrants not in their countries? ” – What South African President said about xenophobic attacks

by Kolapo Olapoju With the highest degree of insensitivity, South African President, Jacob Zuma has blamed the victims of his country’s xenophobic attacks… for making themselves victims. After being at the receiving end of a barrage of criticism, Zuma on Monday, April 27, attempted to cut himself some slack by deflecting the blame to the foreign... Read More
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April 28, 2015

AIT says it hasn’t been officially informed about any ban from #TeamBuhari

by Anike Jacobs Security advisers of the President-Elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on Monday barred the television crew of the African Independent Television from covering the activities of their principal until further notice. Punch Newspaper reports that the security team cited adverse security reports and ethical issues as reasons for their action. Members of the AIT... Read More
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April 28, 2015

He has lost political relevance – This is what Tinubu’s people are saying about Bode George

by Kolapo Olapoju  Bode George has been described as a man in search of political relevance by the media aide to Bola Tinubu, owing to his recent comments that the National leader of the All Progressives Congress, once apologized to him in public. In a recent interview with Punch newspapers, the leader of Peoples Democratic... Read More
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April 28, 2015

Gen. Buhari describes Boko Haram as a fraud

by Anike Jacobs Nigeria’s president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari says Boko Haram will be denied a recruitment base the moment our local communities realize that its claim to being a religious group is nothing but a fraud. In a statement issued and signed by Garba Shehu, Directorate of Media & Publicity, APC Presidential Campaign, Buhari said:... Read More
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April 27, 2015

Issa Aremu: Smuggling, the real acid test of Buhari’s anti-corruption campaign

by Issa Aremu This year’s May Day like in 2007 and 2011 is taking place in an interesting time of political transition with all its controversies and challenges. Taking place against the background of a democratic transition, the critical question is; of what relevance is labour to Nigeria’s 2015 transition process?  Yours comradely salutes the... Read More
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April 27, 2015

Opinion: Gov. Shettima gets rewarded for his notorious act of irresponsibility

by Dominik Umosen If the result of the gubernatorial elections in the country, particularly in Borno State, must be believed as truly reflective of the people’s wish, then Shettima who set the stage for the abduction, deserved commendation, hence his subsequent reward (re-election as governor), for that notorious act of irresponsibility. Hurray! The largest black... Read More
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April 27, 2015

Must Reads: This could be the year Congress takes action on patent trolls, Clinton Foundation acknowledges ‘mistakes’ + more

2015 could be the year Congress takes action on patent trolls. Vox Clinton Foundation acknowledges ‘mistakes,’ emphasizes transparency. Washington Post Lawyers Seek Sea Change on Gay Rights at Supreme Court. New York Times Obama just burned GOP climate deniers in “anger translator” rant. MotherJones G.O.P. Struggling With Shifts on Gay Marriage. New York Times    
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April 27, 2015

Hello Nigerians, this medical expert promises you a longer life

by Chinwe Okafor Even as the Nigerian and South African governments are contending with a diplomatic row arising from the series of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans residing in South Africa, the two countries are strongly collaborating on the medical front, specifically in the area of gastrointestinal medicine. Last week, a large delegation... Read More
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April 27, 2015

‘He wanted to study Computer Science…’: Man laments after generator fire killed his son

by Chinwe Okafor A teenager sitting for the West African Schools Certificate Examinations (WASCE) in Bauchi died of severe burns after trying to start a generator set which went up in flames. According to reports by Vanguard, Mubarak Aliyu Gidado, 16, was rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching (ABTUTH) where he died two days later... Read More
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April 27, 2015

For his loyalty, Peter Obi gets rewarded with new appointment

by Azubuike Azikiwe President Jonathan’s loyalist, Peter Obi, has been rewarded with a last-minute political appointment. The former Governor of Anambra State has been appointed by the President as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Obi’s appointment was announced on Monday, April 27. The Presidency stated that his appointment is to take... Read More
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April 27, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: APC says Olanusi’s removal can’t stand, Boko Haram strikes again in Yobe, Mark faults FG’s court action, and more

The All Progressives Congress on Monday rejected the impeachment of Ondo State Deputy Governor, Ali Olanusi, saying the process leading to his removal violated provisions of the impeachment clause in the 1999 Constitution. The party said the action of the State House of Assembly was in disobedience of a court order which asked all parties... Read More
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April 27, 2015

Remember the PDP chieftain that said Tinubu will destroy himself? – APC has addressed his matter

by Kolapo Olapoju Earlier today, chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ebenezer Babatope, stated that the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, does not deserve to be called the leader of Yorubas. Babatope had in an interview with Punch Newspapers, alluded that Tinubu will eventually destroy himself. Springing to the defence on... Read More
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