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March 12, 2015

Opinion: Why is Obasanjo so different from the rest?

by John Akpaide Does our home-bred Double-O-Seven believe in anything outside his own Omnipotence: Could he possibly have mistaken the Christian exhortation –‘Watch and Pray’ for his private inclination to ‘Watch and Prey’?” The most paradoxical aspect of these weird presidential campaigns, which are much more about emotions than issues, is that Chief Olusegun Obasanjo,... Read More
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March 12, 2015

Bayo Oluwasanmi: A broken Senate facilitated Obanikoro’s confirmation

by Bayo Oluwasanmi   WARNING: By the time you’re reading this, Musiliu Obanikoro would have been confirmed by the Akindanidani Senators. The Nigerian Senate is a disappointing aberration. Despite the political dilemma, economic mess, and troubling security in the country, the senators have shamelessly refused to drag themselves into the 21st century standards of ethics... Read More
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March 12, 2015

“They don’t respect the church” || Another cleric is unhappy with Amaechi, APC over N7bn bribery claim

by Kolapo Olapoju Another pastor is angry with Governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, over the N7 billion bribery allegation he made against the Christian Association of Nigeria. Amaechi had accused CAN of receiving N7 billion bribe from the Presidency to mobilise support against his party’s presidential candidate, Maj-Gen Muhammadu Buhari (rtd). The displeased cleric... Read More
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March 12, 2015

Thanks to Oshiomhole, the First Lady and Buhari’s wife will not clash on Saturday [DETAILS]

by Iyobosa Omoregie Adams Oshiomhole has intervened to settle what could have become a major affront between Patience Jonathan and Aisha Buhari. The pair were somehow, billed to use the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Saturday, March 14, for their respective rallies. The APC had applied first and received approval, after which the PDP also applied,... Read More
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March 12, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: PDP, APC clash in Imo in church |Thugs attack Clark’s wife in Ogun |Snipers targeting our supporters, says APC |More stories

As you count down to the March General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. PDP, APC clash in Imo in church Leadership Thugs attacks Clark’s wife in Ogun Punch Snipers targeting our supporters, says APC Leadership 3 feraed dead in LP,PDP clash in Cross river Punch Fashola says only... Read More
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March 12, 2015

So Fani-Kayode believes Buhari will legalise same sex marriage in Nigeria

by Kolapo Olapoju Femi Fani-Kayode, spokesperson of President Jonathan’s campaign, has alleged that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, if elected president, will consider scrapping anti-gay or anti-homosexual legislations and also support legislation that would allow same sex marriage in the country. Fani Kayode claims that Buhari made a committment to... Read More
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March 12, 2015

Fashola wants GEJ to divorce himself from Patience Jonathan’s comments

by Damilola Jagun Lagos state Governor, Babatunde Fashola wants President Jonathan to disown the inciting comments credited to his wife. Fashola believes that it is imperative for the President to publicliy dissociate himself from Patience Jonathan’s recent utterances. The governor mae the statement on Wednesday, March 11, during a courtesy visit by the officials of... Read More
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March 12, 2015

Amaechi’s brother in critical condition after being attacked

by Azubuike Azikiwe Chidi Amaechi, a younger brother of Governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, was attacked on Wednesday, March 10. The younger Amaechi was “inflicted with life threatening cuts and injuries” when he was attacked in his hostel in Igbinedion University, Edo state. A statement released by David Iyofor, Chief Press Secretary to Governor... Read More
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March 12, 2015

All you schemers, IBB is not interested in interim government

by Panshak Ibrahim Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, doesn’t want to be dragged into the funny business of ‘interim government’. Basically, he’s been down that lane before and doesn’t think there’s a situation that warrants it happening again. While speaking to Journalists recently, Babamgida said: “When we introduced the idea of an “interim... Read More
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March 12, 2015

Opinion: The negative propaganda of APC will eventually backfire

by Erahodu Oseghale  Given the extent of sentimental spin and antagonistic mind-set which General Buhari and his APC promoters have embedded into their presidential campaigns it is beyond contention that they will not hesitate to reverse all the progress we have made as a nation under the Goodluck Jonathan Presidency. There are many reasons why... Read More
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March 12, 2015

Opinion: Nigerian women can make elections fair and violence free

by Issa Aremu History of Nigerian women and indeed women worldwide is very rich in experiences from which we can find insight and even solutions to our present-day seemingly intractable political problems. Yesterday,Sunday March 8, was International women day. The theme for 2015 international Women Day is Make It Happen . The UN has been... Read More
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March 11, 2015

CBN plans to ban errant exporters

Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria [CBN] has said the regulator is prepared to enforce the repatriation of dollar-proceeds from exports and is planning sanctions against those not complying. Nigeria, Africa most populous nation and largest economy, has seen a more than 50 percent drop in global oil prices lead to over... Read More
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March 11, 2015

Just so you know, Tambuwal’s security aides are back

by Ranti Joseph The Inspector General, Suleiman Abba, has returned the security aides attached to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal. Shortly after the defection of Tambuwal to the APC in 2014, Abba had ordered the immediate withdrawal of the police personnel attached to the Speaker. But now, for some reason, they are back!... Read More
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March 11, 2015

Guess who first congratulated Obanikoro on ministerial confirmation

by Ranti Joseph Now, this isn’t really a surprise… The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has congratulated Musiliu Obanikoro on his confirmation as a minister by the Senate. And he also couldn’t resist the opportunity to take a dig at the All Progressives Congress. Fayose took to his Twitter page,@GovAyoFayose, to congratulate Obanikoro. Read... Read More
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March 11, 2015

Buhari’s Kaduna rally holds… in another venue (See Photos)

by James Sambo After being refused permission to use the Murtala Mohammed Square for its campaign rally, the All Progressives Congress, APC, moved to another venue for the rally. The APC presidential candidate, Maj. Gen Muhammmadu Buhari (retd.) on Wednesday, March 11, led party chieftains and governors to Kaduna International Trade Fair Complex for the rally. In spite... Read More
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March 11, 2015

For tapping neighbour’s electricity, cleric lands in court

by Chinwe Okafor A cleric, Saheed Momodu and his partner in crime of a neighbor, Hammed Adebayo both connived to illegally tap the electricity of a fellow neighbor, Tunde, and they have been caught doing so. Two residents, who were arrested by the police immediately, were initially disconnected for non-payment of their electricity bills for one year. According... Read More
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March 11, 2015

“We are not part of it” || APC Senator is really pained by Obanikoro’s confirmation (TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju It was an heated session earlier today, March 11, at the upper chamber of the House of Assembly, when the ministerial nomination of Musiliu Obanikoro, was ratified by the Senate. Vehemently opposed to the approval of Obanikoro, lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress, would staged a walk-out from the Senate. After the... Read More
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March 11, 2015

“There are a lots of distractions but we are focused – Jega assures Nigerians

by Ranti Joseph Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, has assured that the commission will meet the aspiration of Nigerians for credible elections. This comes as some youths, under the aegis of Middle Belt Concerned Youths staged a protest at the headquarters of INEC in Abuja, against the use of Permanent Voter’s... Read More
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March 11, 2015

“This is a critical time” || US lawmaker in Nigeria over Boko Haram’s allegiance to ISIS

by Ranti Joseph A United States lawmaker, Stephen Lynch, is in Nigeria meeting with the Federal Government to review the US Embassy security following the recent bombings in Maiduguri and the pledge by Boko Haram to join forces with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Lynch is also said to be meeting with... Read More
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March 11, 2015

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Omawumi, Iyanya, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi others celebrate Adebola Williams at 29

by Chinwe Okafor Media Entrepreneur, Adebola Williams hosted close friends and family to an exclusive birthday dinner in his home as he turned a year older last weekend. Celebrities like Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Omawumi, Iyanya, Noble Igwe and several others were present at the shindig. See photos from the event;  
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March 11, 2015

Nigeria is a hell that should have been like heaven – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju   1. Abdusalami pleads for ‘benefit of doubt’ for GEJ Former Head of State, Abdusalami Abubakar, says we should give President Jonathan the benefit of the doubt. Abubakar said Jonathan has promised not to further postpone the elections and as such, should be trusted for now. He said: “As our President, let us... Read More
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March 11, 2015

Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor, Seun Onigbinde, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji… look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for Technology

by Wilfred Okiche As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 4th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 navigating the arcane and increasingly complex world of technology. Our list ranges from mobile gamers, industry captains, corporation heads and serial start up inventors. They are young, tough and unafraid to take the plunge.... Read More
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