October 23, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: ‘Step down for what,’ Kwankwaso sings | Tambuwal’s hide-and-seek politics creates confusion | PDP will not extend nomination deadline | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. ‘Step down for what,’ Kwankwaso sings. Punch PDP will not extend nomination deadline. YNaija Finally, Ambode declares tomorrow. Vanguard APC govs call out GEJ over money. Nation Tambuwal’s hide-and-seek politics creates confusion. Nation Fayose’s on... Read More

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October 23, 2014

@NOIweala assures on Nigeria as foreign investors “stand aside”

by Tunji Andrews In a move many analysts believe is to ease the pressure on the Naira and halt the slide of the Nigerian capital markets, the Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo–Iweala, has again assured that the economy is growing positively in spite of the reduction of oil price in the international market. The... Read More

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October 23, 2014

N4,000 call-up fee is optional – NYSC DG tells Reps

by Isi Esene Brig. Gen. Johnson Olawumi, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps has told the House of Representatives that the N4,000 fee levied on ‘corpers’ for their call-up letters will remain optional. Olawumi said this today while speaking at the hearing of a petition on the matter by the House Committee on... Read More

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October 23, 2014

HND-BSC dichotomy comes closer to ending as Senate considers Bill

by James Sambo A Bill to abolish and prohibit dichotomy and discrimination between first degrees and the higher national diploma in the same profession/field on Wednesday scaled the crucial second reading in the Senate. Senators also in near unanimity canvassed for the merging of polytechnics with universities so that they can be degree-awarding institutions. They... Read More

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October 23, 2014

Youth corp members to get N500 daily feeding allowance – but is it enough

by Kolapo Olapoju A sum N500 has been allocated by the Federal government as daily feeding allowance for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The new directive was disclosed by the Director General of the NYSC, Brigadier-General Johnson Bamidele Olawumi, on Wednesday, 22 October, during a House of Representatives Committee on Public... Read More

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October 23, 2014

@GovAyoFayose and Ekiti speaker at loggerheads over fuel station closure

by Kolapo Olapoju A storm is brewing in Ekiti state between the newly inaugurated Governor, Ayo Fayose of the Peoples Democratic Party and Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Dr. Adewale Omirin of the All Progressives Congress. Following the recent shutting down of his fuel station by the state government, the Speaker of Ekiti State... Read More

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October 23, 2014

@PDPNigeria will not extend nomination deadline

by James Sambo Nigeria’s ruling political party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said Wednesday that the deadline for aspirants to purchase expression of interest and nomination forms for the party’s primaries will not be extended beyond the stipulated 6 pm, October 30, 2014, date as earlier scheduled. After a meeting of the party’s National Working... Read More

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October 23, 2014

Hope rises for Al Jazeera journalists as appeal date is set

by Isi Esene 1 January 2015 has been set as the date when Al Jazeera’s jailed journalists in Egypt will have the appeals against their convictions considered. The hearing will look at the process behind the original trial, a process that Al Jazeera says was flawed, and is the basis of the appeal. The network hopes... Read More

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October 23, 2014

Former Mint boss’s extradition to UK for bribery to wait

by Laila Ibrahim Justice E.S Chukwu of the Federal High Court, Abuja has adjourned to December 1, 2014 for ruling on the extradition proceeding instituted against Ehidiamhen Okoyomon, former managing director and chief executive officer, Nigeria Security Minting and Printing Company, NSPMC, by the office of Attorney General of the Federation. At Wednesday’s sitting, Okoyomon’s... Read More

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October 23, 2014

Some ceasefire – #BokoHaram kidnap 60 women in Adamawa

In spite of efforts by the federal government to negotiate the release of over 200 schoolgirls from the town of Chibok in Borno state, who have been in Boko Haram captivity since April, about 60 more women have been kidnapped by the terrorists from Waga Mangoro and Garta villages in Madagali Local Government Area of... Read More

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October 22, 2014

Synagogue collapse: LASUTH concludes collection of DNA samples

by Jewel Stephen The Chief Medical Director of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Prof. Olawale Oke today told reporters that the hospital has collected the DNA specimen of 115 victims of the recent building collapse at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). Oke made this information public at a press briefing to... Read More

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October 22, 2014

Why should I step down for Buhari and Atiku? – Kwankwaso

by James Sambo Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has denied speculation that he was under some form of pressure to step down for former Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the run up to the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries. Kwankwaso who is expected to formally declare... Read More

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October 22, 2014

Immigrations banned 8000 people from checking out – when?

by Isi Esene A total of 7,836 Nigerians were prevented from travelling out of the country by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) within the first six months of 2014. In addition, another set of 4,896 were deported from various countries of the world within the same period, says NIS Service Public Relations Officer, Chukwuemeka Obua... Read More

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October 22, 2014

We’re ready for 2015 elections – Police boss

by Isi Esene The Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba has assured Nigerians of a hitch-free election as citizens go to the polls next year. Abba gave the assurance in Kaduna today while addressing the rank and file of the Kaduna State Police Command. According to him, the policemen have gone through a series of... Read More

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October 22, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Group accuses APC of bribing lawmakers to impeach Fayose, Ekiti Speaker fires back, Ogun APC chairman loses wife, and more

We deliver your news brief for Wednesday, October 22, 2014. The Zamfara House of Assembly has endorsed the impeachment of five legislators in the state who defected from All Progressives Congress (APC) to People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The endorsement was done at the plenary on Wednesday, presided over by the Speaker, Alhaji Sunusi Rikiji, following... Read More

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October 22, 2014

Prostitutes in Abuja get 48-hour ultimatum to leave the city

by James Sambo Abuja prostitutes have been given a 48-hour ultimatum to leave the capital city, while their customers have also been threatened with the death sentence. The ultimatum was made by the Secretary for Social Development, Mrs. Blessing Onuh after an official visit to locations where prostitutes carry out their activities in the Federal Capital Territory. Onuh... Read More

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October 22, 2014

“I want to speak for the people” – Vector talks on political ambition (WATCH)

by Jewel Stephen Hiphop artiste, Vector, who was recently unveiled as Goodwill Ambassador for Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, has revealed his desire to use his influence to speak up for people in an interview with Hip Hop World magazine. He said “I don’t intend to go into politics but I intend to speak... Read More

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October 22, 2014

Man murders 9-year-old son for bed-wetting

by Damilola Jagun A Chinese man, Tang Minghua has killed his son for bed-wetting in China. According to Zhenxiong Police, the 39-year-old father got upset after his 9-year-old son wet the bed. The man reportedly took a machete, dragged the boy out of the house and forced him to empty his bladder, but when the child... Read More

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October 22, 2014

WHO to commence Ebola drug trials in West Africa

by Chidi Okoye The head of Health Information of the World Health Organisation, Marie Paule Kieny, has revealed that Ebola drug trials and collection of survivors’ blood for treating patients would soon commence in West Africa. Speaking in Geneva on Wednesday, 22 October, she said that WHO and partner organisations were currently selecting treatment centres in Guinea,... Read More

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October 22, 2014

D’banj performs and gives ‘Believe in yourself’ speech in Washington (VIDEO)

by Kolapo Olapoju D’banj was recently in Washington, US, to speak at the TEDxWBG conference, which had ‘ending poverty’ as its theme. The superstar was invited to give a speech about using agriculture to end poverty, and also about his work with the ‘ONE’ campaign. The Kokomaster gave a good account of himself as he delivered... Read More

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October 22, 2014

GEJ shuffles his cabinet | Who has moved where?

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has carried out a minor reshuffle in his cabinet following the resignation of seven ministers, who left to pursue political ambitions. Last week seven ministers including: Health’s, Onyebuchi Chukwu, State Niger Delta, Darius Ishaqu, State Trade and Investment, Samuel Ortom, State Education, Nyesom Wike, Information, Labaran Maku, Labour, Emeka... Read More

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October 22, 2014

Should the Nigerian woman be compelled to drop her father’s name? || We investigate

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Kathryn Underwood tells in her article The Name Game about how she used to be last on the roster back in school because of her surname ‘Underwood’. She writes, ‘I felt like an outsider and I longed to be all snuggy with the Matthews and the Smiths and the Joneses. [So I... Read More

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October 22, 2014

Inspector-General of Police orders audit of force amouries

by Azubuike Azikiwe A comprehensive nationwide audit of the armouries of the Police force has been ordered by the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba. The directive was disseminated to the media on Wednesday, 22 October, through a statement released by the spokesperson of the Police force, Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu, ACP, in Abuja. According... Read More

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October 22, 2014

OMG! Newly wed bride cuts off husband penis (VIEWER DISCRETION)

by Temitope Onitiju A woman, who is newly wedded, has cut off the penis of her husband with while he was asleep. The incident occurred in the couple’s house in Giridipalli village, Odisha, in India. According to the Police, the young couple got into a quarrel at night, and at around 2 am, the wife got up... Read More

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October 22, 2014

Yay! Yoruba actress, Laide Bakare delivers baby boy in the United States

by Temitope Onitiju Nollywood actress of the Yoruba language sector, Laide Bakare has welcomed her third child, a baby boy. Laide delivered the baby boy late at night on Tuesday, 21 October. The actress sent a Blackberry broadcast message to announce the birth of her child. She wrote, “My boy arrived at exactly 4:30pm American time... Read More

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October 22, 2014

@BarackObama caught in love triangle in Chicago (VIDEO)

by Temitope Onitiju The United States’ is presently having their midterm elections, and while President Barack Obama was casting his vote at a booth in Chicago on Monday, a man, Mike Cooper walked by and said to him, “Mr President, don’t touch my girlfriend.” Apparently, his girlfriend was casting her own vote at the booth... Read More

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October 22, 2014

Can you spot Don Jazzy in this EPIC throw back photo?

by Anike Jacobs Oh wow, the Mavin boss has sure come a long way! Some moments ago, Don Jazzy, shared an epic throw back photo of himself and his instrumentalists – back when they were still working for Muma Gee. How time flies!

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October 22, 2014

@yemiikuforiji to launch governorship bid on Sunday

by Simon Ateba The speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, will formally launch his governorship bid on Sunday, 26 October, at the Blue Roof, LTV 8, Ikeja, Lagos, ‎his campaign office have announced. Ikuforiji, who is the longest serving speaker in the country since the return to democracy in 1999, said... Read More

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October 22, 2014

FG borrows more – “deploys” $14.1 billion for real sector of the economy

by James Sambo The Federal Government has deployed $14.1 billion to support the real sector of the economy. Speaking at the Finance Ministry’s ministerial press briefing on Tuesday, 22 October, in Abuja, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said that the support was aimed at mobilising finance to bolster the real sector. She disclosed that most of the funds were independently sourced... Read More

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October 22, 2014

…And Jim Iyke also joins politics (BUT for an unusual reason)

by Anike Jacobs Yes you heard that right, Jim Iyke has joined the league of entertainers who have embraced politics to make more money. In his own case however, he isn’t contesting for a political post. The Nollywood actor who knows how to create and put an end to his own controversies, is now a... Read More

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