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@MrAyeDee: Why Buhari is not a religious bigot

Aye Dee One of the most popular misconceptions against Muhammadu Buhari is that he is an Islamic fundamentalist. In fact, one of the most popular memes against him is that…

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@deboadejugbe: More thoughts on stomach infrastructure and 2015 (Y! Politico)

by Debo Adejugbe My mother, a woman who has toiled for the better part of 35 years in the civil service, will be retiring for good in few months. She…

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Femi Aribisala: Is Goodluck Jonathan really clueless (Part 3)

by Femi Aribisala READ: Is Goodluck Jonathan really clueless (Part 1)  READ: Is Goodluck Jonathan really clueless (Part 2)  It is increasingly apparent that if Jonathan is “clueless,” his “cluelessness”…

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‘@APCNigeria will win 2015 elections,’ says Bashir Tofa

by Akan Ido Bashir Usman Tofa, former presidential aspirant under the National Republican Party in the 1993 elections has told the Hausa Service of the Voice of America that the…

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Opinion: The Rochas Okorocha you don’t know is inept and incompetent

by Kenneth Uwadi Since May 29th, 2011, Imo State and her people have been witnessing ‘ Abracadabra’ in governance, lawlessness, insecurity, kidnapping , negative and half hazard polices, deceit and…

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@ohluwamayowa: Quick thoughts on marriage (Y! Superblogger)

by Mayowa Ogundele Accepting to marry someone is the highest level of trust that can be invested in another human being. For me, that’s saying... all my dreams and hopes…

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@diiwana Live in Liberia: This is the good side of #Ebola

by Dayo Olugbemi I guess you're wondering how there could possibly be a good side to this Ebola Virus mayhem. Well this is it, since the spread of the disease and subsequent…

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Opinion: Why Buhari may not defeat Jonathan

by Godwin Aleke “Buhari has been running for President since 2003 and … For one, a lot of intellectual energy is usually expended analysis him and the many baggage he…

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Wike challenges Amaechi to debate on corruption

by Isi Esene Nyesom Wike, former Chief of Staff to the governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi has accused him of being corrupt. Wike, who recently resigned from the Federal…

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Even our Representatives are complaining about the costs of forms – here is what they said

by Laila Ibrahim Some members of the House of Representatives have complained about the high cost of the forms for nomination for the 2015 general elections being sold by Nigeria's…

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Today’s Daily Brief: Wike challenges Amaechi to a debate on corruption, Sen. Mark gets emotional as constituents purchase nomination form for him, Bashir Tofa says APC will in 2015, and more

We deliver your news brief for Monday, October 27, 2014.   The former Minister of State for Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, on Monday, challenged the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi…

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Stella Oduah wins in court as bid for FOI on her cars fails

by Godwin Akanfe The Federal High Court in Lagos has struck out the Freedom of Information suit filed by the trustees of the Media Rights Agenda (MRA), which wanted to…

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Prosecutors to appeal Oscar Pistorius’ trial verdict

by Chidi Okoye Prosecutors have indicated their intention to appeal the verdict and sentencing of Oscar Pistorius. The Paralympian was last week, given a 5-year sentence for culpable homicide in the murder…

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#BokoHaram survivors give shocking accounts of their ordeal

by Kolapo Olapoju A report by Human Rights Watch (HRW), claims that women and girls taken by Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, are used in combat operations, forced to lure men…

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German expartriate killed, another abducted by gunmen in Ogun

by James Sambo The news agency, Reuters, is reporting that gunmen have abducted a German expatriate worker, and killed another one in Ogun state. The incident occurred on Friday, when…

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Hungry thief faces time for misappropriating pot of soup

by Azubuike Azikiwe A 28- year-old man, Abiodun Ojedokun, has been sentenced to six days of community service for stealing a large pot of soup. The convict, was arraigned on…

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Remember Nfana Ibaga? 2face makes new video for classic jam (WATCH)

by Damilola Jagun Nfana Ibaga was one of the first hit songs 2face Idibia had in his career. The single was off his début solo album, 'Face 2Face', and it…

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5 MAPOLY students nabbed for beating landlady

by Akan Ido Five students of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Ogun State have been arraigned before the Magistrate's Court for assaulting their landlady and causing her bodily harm.…

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Stephen Keshi wants Ghana job, but Ghana says ‘no chance

by Ubong Nduonofit Former Nigeria coach, Stephen Keshi has expressed to a Ghanaian radio station, his desire to take up the job of head coach of the Black Stars of Ghana. While speaking…

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Rice industry has attracted N256 billion investment – Agriculture Minister

by Kolapo Olapoju Going by the comments of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the rice sector has attracted N256 billion worth of investments in the last three years. The Minister of Agriculture and…

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Kanye West turns down N741million to perform in Las Vegas

by Damilola Jagun According to the folks at TMZ, American rapper, Kanye West has turned down an offer that could make him the highest paid entertainer on the Las Vegas Strip.…

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Nigeria is giving football world a headache – Issa Hayatou

by Ubong Nduonofit   On the back of Thursday's court ruling, Nigeria football looks to be heading into a dark spell, as indications hint that world football governing body, FIFA…

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#Pokolee: Check out what Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh did last night (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Who would have thought Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh would be so 'open' about discussing private activities with her man? Well, she sure is. The beautiful actress cum…

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MI Abaga releases behind the scenes video for Millionaira Champagne (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Chocolate City's rapper and self proclaimed chairman M.I Abaga has kept up with his release of exclusive pre-release content for his newest album The Chairman. Earlier today…

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GEJ is back! President and Bishop Oyedepo returns from Israel pilgrimage

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan arrived in the country in the wee hours of Monday, 27 October, after visiting Israel for a brief pilgrimage. The President, who departed for…

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Federal Government to introduce toll on Nigeria’s borders

by James Sambo The Federal Government is set to introduce toll payments at Nigeria’s borders with neighboring African countries. The new development was revealed on Friday, 24 October, by the…

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Nigerian cocaine smuggler left to die in Madrid airport over Ebola fears

by Chidi Okoye   A Nigerian man was left to die at Madrid’s international airport over fears that he had the Ebola virus disease. The incident occured at about 5 pm on…

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“God delivered me” – @realFFK speaks on his drug abuse history

by Kolapo Olapoju A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani Kayode has revealed that at some point in his life, specifically thirty years ago, he had a drug abuse problem,…

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Nigeria ranks 31 on list of world’s most corrupt nations – Transparency International

by Godwin Akanfe According to the Corruption Perceptions Index 2013 released by Transparency International, Nigeria is the 31st most corrupt nation in the world. The index scores 177 countries and territories…

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DJ Xclusive and these Nigerians spend £250 million on homes! Meet the biggest spenders in the ‘London Property Market’ (photos)

by Anike Jacobs Billionaires Folorunsho Alakija, Aliko Dangote, DJ Xclusive (Rotimi Alakija, Mrs Alakija’s nephew) and other businessmen, oil tycoons & politicians Nigerians have been listed as the biggest spenders…

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