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February 17, 2015

“You promised to rescue Chibok girls in 6 weeks, not us” – #BBOG campaigners reply FG

by Kolapo Olapoju The #BringBackOurGirls campaign group has reacted to the comments of Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe, who criticised the group for giving the Federal Government a 6-week timeline to bring back the abducted Chibok girls. According to the group, the launch of its 6 weeks countdown to the... Read More
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February 17, 2015

When you talk, talk sense… See 6 important tips for the incoming president

by Adedayo Ademuwagun It’s true many of us were not happy when the elections were moved to March 28, but maybe we needed more time to really look at our candidates and see if they do have what it takes to lead the nation forward and make life better for the Nigerian people. The president... Read More
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February 17, 2015

Boko Haram recruiter arrested in Niger

by Panshak Ibrahim A man involved in the recruitment of insurgents for Islamic terrorist sect, has been arrested in Niger. According to CNN, a national police spokesperson revealed on Tuesday, February 17, that authorities in Niger have arrested 160 suspected Boko Haram militants. The apprehended insurgents are reportedly involved in deadly attacks near Niger’s border... Read More
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February 17, 2015

Second coming of Obanikoro: GEJ sends 8 ministerial nominees to Senate for ratification

by Kolapo Olapoju President Goodluck Jonathan has forwarded to the Senate, the name of former Minister for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, to be ratified for ministerial appointment. Obanikoro, alongside 7 other ministerial nominees are expected to be confirmed by the lawmakers of the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly. Senate president, David Mark, read out the... Read More
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February 17, 2015

Why married couples must use ‘missionary’ sex position ONLY – Pastor explains

by Anike Jacobs A UK-based Nigerian pastor Pastor Olugbenga Oladejo has warned married couples against unholy sexual acts in a viral video which shows the immoral positions like spice it up, doggie style, cowboy  or cowgirl. He also warns against “self service” of your partner. Err, that means you shouldn’t use fingers to stimulate yourself to... Read More
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February 17, 2015

Soyombo Ayomikun: PDP n wo le lo… bi awada bi ere [As PDP gradually goes into extinction…] (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun They called the shots, they crowned princes, none checked them. They merried, but then their walls were cracking, their foundations were getting weak. In a slow fade, they were fizzling away… I watched As baba danced To the rhythm of mockery Of Africa’s once largest political party With countless singing; ‘PDP n wo... Read More
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February 17, 2015

African leaders are ready to spend $86million to fight Boko Haram

by Ranti Joseph Leaders from Central Africa on Monday met in Cameroon to finalize plans for a military offensive against Boko Haram fighters in Nigeria and neighboring countries. Representatives of 10 nations met in the capital Yaounde under the aegis of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and committed to spend $86m to... Read More
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February 17, 2015

‘It was too much to bear…”‘ || PDP campaign bids OBJ a solemn farewell

by Kolapo Olapoju The Presidential Campaign Organisation of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has chastised former President Olusegun Obasanjo for publicly ripping apart his membership card as he exited the party. According to the campaign organisation of the ruling party, Obasanjo’s actions was provocative and unacceptable, and consequently, has burned all bridges and left the... Read More
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February 17, 2015

Aww, how cute: Gov. Fashola & Kaffy’s little boy get up close & personal (See Photos)

by Anike Jacobs So, Dance Queen and her family were part of the guests at the dinner Gov. Babatunde Fashola organized in honour of the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Buhari on Valentine’s Day. The event held at the Intercontinental Hotel, and was hosted by comedian, Julius Agwu. Proud mum and renowned... Read More
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February 17, 2015

He’s a PDP leader, and he has vowed to go on exile if APC wins – who is he?

by Anike Jacobs   PDP Chieftain, Bode George has vowed to go on exile if the All Progressive Congress (APC) wins the presidential elections. According to him, if Bola Tinubu, leader of the party gets into power, he would instruct his “boy”, the APC Vice Presidential Candidate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, to immediately pick him up.... Read More
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February 17, 2015

We hear the PDP will soon launch another round of campaign tour

by James Sambo After postponing the general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party Campaign Council has reportedly made plans to commence another round of state-wide campaigns. According to Punch newspaper, the decision to embark on the new round of campaigns was taken during a meeting the council members had with President Goodluck Jonathan at the new... Read More
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February 17, 2015

Opinion: The Lagos gov’t under Fashola has failed

by Simon Utsu Now Lagos state generates roughly 200million dollars in tax revenues monthly. The question is do they put it to use judiciously and intelligently? I listened to Fashola going on about President Jonathan early last month and I was quite disappointed in the direction Nigerian politics is heading. Hear him: “I watched the... Read More
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February 17, 2015

‘I kept them in the church’: Pastor confesses after getting caught with drugs worth N609million

by Chinwe Okafor A pastor has been arraigned by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport for drug trafficking. Prophet Michael Raji was arrested while trying to smuggle 174 kilogrammes of narcotic drugs to South Africa. The agency said three international passports bearing different names were also recovered from the... Read More
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February 17, 2015

‘Get ready for new betrayal’: Soyinka warns Nigerians in BBC interview (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, says the two leading presidential candidates, President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party and Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) of the All Progressives Congress, are ‘problematic candidates’. In an interview with the BBC on Monday, February 16, Soyinka stressed that the two leading political parties should have... Read More
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February 17, 2015

She is Ogechi – Kerry Washington gets Igbo name

by Chinwe Okafor Kerry Washington is now Igbo, hurray! The Scandal actress revealed that her new Igbo name, christened by her husband’s family, is “Ogechi” in her interview with InStyle Magazine March 2015 issue. Kerry who got married to former NFL star, Nnamdi Asomugha in July 2013, told InStyle that her new name, Ogechi, was given to her by her mother-in-law.... Read More
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February 17, 2015

Buhari vows to liberate and rebuild Boko Haram occupied towns

by Panshak Ibrahim The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has assured Nigerians that he would recover from Boko Haram, the towns captured in the North-East. Buhari made the promise on Monday, February 16, during the APC presidential rally in Maiduguri, Borno State, where a massive crowd came... Read More
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