AIT barred from airing defamatory documentary against Tinubu

by Kolapo Olapoju Africa Independent Television has been barred from the continuous airing of a defamatory documentary against Bola Tinubu. A High Court, sitting in Lagos State has granted an injunction restraining DAAR Communications, the owner of AIT, from broadcasting, transmitting or airing how-so-ever a documentary titled “The Lion of Bourdillon” pending the determination of... Read More

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“Nobody has asked me to resign” – Jega is not scared of losing his job

by Ranti Joseph The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Attahiru Jega, denied allegations that he is under pressure to resign. Jega on Monday said this at a town hall meeting organised by REINVENT Media and some stakeholders in Abuja. Jega said the protests and calls for his resignation by some groups would not... Read More

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“PDP has hired an Israeli to jam card readers” – APC makes a new allegation

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) said it has uncovered a plot by the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to render card readers ineffective on Election Day. This was contained in a statement in Lagos on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed. It says this... Read More

APC, Card readers, elections, PDP, PDP plans to sabotage card readers on election day APc alleges

The class of 2015: Nigeria’s 100 most innovative persons in Technology

by Jewel Stephen Nkemdilim Uwaje-Begho- Nkem Uwaje-Begho is managing director of Future Software Resources Nigeria Ltd-a turnkey website design & web-solution provider located in Lagos, Nigeria that offers website development, web hosting & web portal development. Technical University of Munich (TUM) Germany. Desiree Craig- Desiree holds a bachelor’s degree in computing from the Plymouth University.... Read More

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Dear Lagosians, you can now move around during environmental sanitation

by Kolapo Olapoju Lagosians can now move around during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. According to the Federal High Court in Lagos, it is unlawful to restrict the movement of citizens during the monthly Lagos environmental sanitation exercise. Justice Mohammed Idris delivered a judgment on Monday, March 16, ruling that such restriction of movement, in... Read More

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Ifreke Inyang: 5 things to expect in the UEFA Champions League this week

Arsenal might come close When Arsenal hit top gear and find fluidity in their game, their football is right up there. Like last weekend, when they battered West Ham, even without trying. I expect them to carry on against Monaco on Tuesday night. But it is looking a little too late for the Gunners. And... Read More

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Bale is not interested in what the Real Madrid fans are saying

by Mark Bassey Following a dip in Gareth Bale’s form, he practically became enemy number 1 at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Real Madrid fans, when they were not whistling or booing at him, voted for him to be dropped from the team. Bale, who scored crucial goals in the Champions League final win over Atletico... Read More

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“Pray for Nigeria because I am seeing a plane crash” – T.B Joshua is back with the predictions

by Ranti Joseph Temitope Joshua of the Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN) reportedly predicted that there will be a plane crash within Nigeria. He is also said to have stated that the voting process during the 2015 elections will be plagued by deception. It was reported that Joshua made the statements on Sunday during... Read More

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Alfa arrested for raping teenager, assaulting mother

by Chinwe Okafor An Islamic cleric, Abdullahi Omobolaji, a.k.a Alfa, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 17-year-old teenager, Idowu. According to reports by Punch, the Alfa was said to have taken advantage of the minor and slept with her many times, from November 2014 until the act was uncovered by the victim’s mother in March, 2015. When she confronted... Read More

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Durex pushes all the right buttons with new sex technology

by Jewel Stephen Emotional film reveals technological breakthrough: Disconnect to Reconnect After a week of global speculation, Durex has revealed the hugely anticipated smartphone technology that could change our sex lives forever… And it’s the off button. The world’s leading sexual wellbeing brand sparked mass speculation on March 3rd by teasing an imminent technological breakthrough... Read More

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Opinion: There are two types of eyes; the Jonathan eyes and the normal eyes

by Ogundana Rotimi Someone with the Jonathan eyes will see and say that President Jonathan has constructed 25,000km of roads within Nigeria but someone with the Normal eyes will ask where the roads are constructed? Perhaps not Nigeria. Even the popular Lagos – Ibadan express road is just 404km and it is yet to be... Read More

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Opinion: 5 years later, we remember ‘Enough is Enough’

by Chioma Agwuegbo Thinking of what we now know as Enough is Enough Nigeria always leaves me with three feelings. Pride – that I was a part of something whose influence transcends the shores of this country Despair – that five years after, the issues that gave birth to are still the issues we’re grappling with... Read More

Opinion: Presidential debate, challenging the challenger

by Joe Onwukeme Nigeria is a country where most of our so called politicians don’t have shame, if they do this issue over debate shouldn’t be coming from the presidency. Challengers don’t let things remain the way they are, they are advocates of change and will go the extra mile to see they emerge victorious... Read More

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Opinion: #NigeriaDecides is an election, not war

by Yadoma Mandara A society that presumes a norm of violence and celebrates aggression, whether in the subway, on the football field, or in the conduct of its business, cannot help making celebrities of the people who would destroy it. An election is central to any democratic system, it allows ordinary citizens to choose who... Read More

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Femi Aribisala: Manipulated tithes and offerings

by Femi Aribisala The true believer no longer keeps God’s laws out of compulsion. But he or she says: “I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart” (Psalm 40:8). Instead of the Law of Moses, God has now given us “the law of liberty.” Malachi 3:8-10 is one... Read More

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Toke Makinwa can’t stop talking about her debut private jet experience (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs Yesterday, Toke Makinwa flew on a private jet and she hasn’t stopped gushing and being thankful about it. She initially shared the photo above with the caption “#tokemakinwa #tokemoments #morningFlight #whenFavourcomescalling #printsssss. Baba God as you don start another level, you alone can finish it. #thankful” After her arrival, she shared another photo... Read More

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What you missed yesterday when GEJ hosted Nigerian entertainers (See Photos)

by Anike Jacobs Yesterday March 15,2015, Nigerian entertainers were at Eko Hotels for the Showbiz Interactive Session with GEJ. Those present got to ask questions of the president which he answered on the podium. American RnB star, Ruben Studdard, Dbanj, Sir Victor Uwaifo, Ras kimono,Timi Dakolo and others performed at the star-studded event. See photos below:

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Lekki robbery: No daughter, no corpse, family of late fish seller cannot afford embalming fee

by Chinwe Okafor The relatives of 15-year-old Sarah Ibikunle, who was killed during the Thursday robbery in the Lekki area of Lagos while hawking fish, say her corpse is yet to be released by the state government hospital in Yaba. The deceased’s family revealed that the management of the Yaba mortuary had requested N100,000 as... Read More

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A Chibok mother has been fasting since her daughter was abducted

by Anike Jacobs It’s been over 300 days since the Chibok girls went missing and it has just been revealed that one of the mums has been fasting since then. A tweet from one of the #BringBackOurGirls campaign activists reads “A chibok mother has been fasting since the day her daughter was taken (335days) and... Read More

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Opinion: What is Gbemi Saraki Still Doing in PDP?

by B. Bature What is her source of confidence for staying-on even in the face of widespread opposition from within? “I want to assure you that the PDP remains a united party in Kwara State under a collective leadership. Everyone is a stakeholder. No single man or woman shall be superior to the rest... Read More

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Ignore APC’s allegations, we’re not sponsoring ethnic militias – PDP

by Ranti Joseph The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) had initially accused the Goodluck Jonathan administration of sponsoring ethnic militias to incite trouble before, during and after the forthcoming general elections. The APC alleged that the N9 billion recently paid out to some ex-militants and ethnic militias was aimed at mobilizing them to scuttle the polls. In... Read More

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Must Reads: Suspect arrested in shooting of 2 cops in Ferguson, Offering a choice to the terminally ill + more

Offering a choice to the terminally ill. NYTimes Facebook clarifies rules on what it bans and why. NYTimes The controversial history of sex ed around the world. Vox 6 myths about the Ides of March and killing Caesar. Vox Missouri is about to execute a man who’s missing part of his brain. MotherJones Police: Suspect arrested in... Read More

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Opinion: Towards the finish line of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria

by Adams Abonu It is remarkable that within the measured time frame of 2005-2013, Nigeria’s policies and actions have seen a reduction up to 35 per cent of new cases of HIV infection. Across all indices, the incidence of Human Immuno- Deficiency Virus, the precursor of the deadly Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, has taken a... Read More

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No, we didn’t endorse Jonathan || Yoruba elders’ council deny GEJ

by Kolapo Olapoju The Yoruba Council of Elders says it did not endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan for re-election. The council stated that the presence of its National President, Brig- Gen. Adeyinka Adebayo (rtd), at a post-national conference summit in Ibadan, Oyo State, should not be misconstrued as an endorsement of Jonathan’s candidacy. The elders explained... Read More

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Opinion: Nigeria’s economy is finally in recession

by Bolaji Samson Aregbeshola Every Nigerian now has to bear the brunt of a mismanaged economy courtesy of the Jonathan administration. If only we knew we would not be better off now than we were four years ago. We are on the verge of making another choice as regards who will lead the country for another... Read More

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Lekki bank robbery: Police claim to know the robbers

by Anike Jacobs The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Kayode Aderanti, has revealed that they have a lead on the robbers that stormed a bank in Lekki last Thursday. The police added that their investigations will spread to neighboring country Benin republic where the armed men were suspected to have gone hiding. The robbers during a gun battle... Read More

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If the elections are not free and fair, Afenifere believes this will happen

by Damilola Jagun The Afenifere Renewal Group has warned that if the forthcoming general elections are not free and fair, it may lead to a break-up of the country. According to the breakway faction of the Afenifere, the polls would determine the continuity of the country as an entity. The National Chairman of ARG, Mr.... Read More

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‘Arsenal can win the league next season’ – 5 things we learnt from match against West Ham

by Patrick Esenwa With a rejuvenated Arsenal team; and a massive run of form from the Gunners, they seem to have gotten their rhythm just at the appropriate time. Some might argue and say it is just West ham. Of course, we all know, no team is a push over in the English Premier League.... Read More

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13 deported Nigerian students sue Qatar airways for N2.9billion

by Anike Jacobs Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Funmilayo Atilade Some young Nigerian scholars have taken Qatar Airways Nigeria Limited before a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja and they are claiming about N2.9bn in damages. The students, 13 in number, are blaming their deportation from the Republic of the Philippines sometime in November last... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Army chiefs meet on security | APC is obsessed with me, says Fani-Kayode | We know the Lekki robbers, says Police | More stories

As you count down to the March General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. North cannot be deceived by the slogan of change, says Aliyu Leadership Army chiefs meet on security Punch AIG orders withdrawal of policemen from political appointees Leadership Rivers PDP alleges that APC killed their leaders... Read More

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