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February 28, 2014

Yobe massacre: We will bring the murderers to justice – Jonathan

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday vowed to bring the perpetrators of the Yobe College killings to justice. The president made this assurance in Abuja while addressing fellow African leaders who are in the country to attend Nigeria’s centenary celebrations. Jonathan condemned the massacre and urged African leaders to refrain from making their countries... Read More
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February 28, 2014

Joe Igbokwe: How FERMA defrauds Nigerians in Lagos

by Joe Igbokwe With a cash cow like SURE-P (Subsidy Re-Investment and Employment Programme) at hand to fund anything that will help them, Lagos PDP went back to resuscitate the dead FERMA foot soldiers who terrorized Lagosians in the days of Adeseye Ogunlewe as Federal Minister for Works. “FERMA is now putting signposts on areas... Read More
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February 28, 2014

Tunde Leye: Nigeria and the ‘lapalapa’ killing syndrome

by Tunde Leye I am not saying killing the lapalapa type of issues is wrong, but when one leaves the ete-type fundamental issues when the solutions are so glaring that outsiders wonder why it is so hard for us to solve them, it becomes an effort in futility, a quixotic pursuit. I was reluctantly going... Read More
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February 28, 2014

Opinion: Jonathan and his flawed opinion making policies

by Adesola Tomilade Jonathan’s challenge is complicated by the fact that his decision-making process has led to a reactionary culture characterized by a lot of resentment and name calling from the public. Any action or decision he takes now doesn’t hold water from the citizenry, and no amount of National Dialogues undertaken would resolve that... Read More
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February 28, 2014

Demola Rewaju: Boko Haram and the security expert in us all

by Demola Rewaju It is easy for us to look at the situation from outside and conclude that we know better than the generals of warfare who are in command at the helm of this battle. My favourite Inspiration FM radio now has an in-house security expert who has no military title in front of... Read More
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February 28, 2014

Akin Osuntokun: The improbable banker and the unlikely President

by Akin Osuntokun I contend that it is absolutely possible to take the whistleblower saga out of the equation and still find sufficient cause to sanction the suspended CBN governor. Sanusi’s choice of opting to dispense with his terminal leave has no meaning other than daring the president. We were political and intellectual collaborators. Like... Read More
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February 27, 2014

Opinion: The faulty gape in the manner Sanusi was disgraced

by Kingsley Ahanonu The point, therefore, is if the government had felt compelled by the many recklessness and incompetence of SLS to send him packing, it should have done the stipulated needful outright by asking the senate to grant it the required two-third approval to show the man the way out; instead of the storm... Read More
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February 27, 2014

Elnathan John: How the bow ties (and more) truncated Sanusi’s hustle

by Elnathan John Me I know why Sanusi was removed. It is not because he challenged Prime Minister Diezani, beloved of the President. I knew Sanusi was going to have to go as soon the rumours of his virility appeared online.  As soon as I read those text messages published by Premium Times where an... Read More
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February 27, 2014

Olusegun Adeniyi: Sanusi’s allegations of corruption and its merit

by Olusegun Adeniyi However, I am also of the view that there are two critical charges against Sanusi that I find indefensible: one, refusal by the CBN to comply with the Public Procurement Act in the award of contracts and two, Sanusi’s propensity for playing Father Christmas by donating scandalous amounts of public money all... Read More
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February 27, 2014

6 (and a half) things you should STOP expecting from others

by Amy Shearn We’ve heard it again and again: Don’t expect that you can revise (or worse, correct) someone. Loving people means loving them the way they are. 1. Stop Expecting People: To Be Your Partner in Crime A group of friends and I had been out late one night when I saw it there,... Read More
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February 27, 2014

This is what Queen Elizabeth II has to say about Nigeria’s Centenary celebrations (READ)

Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain sends her best wishes to the President Goodluck Jonathan, the Federal Government and people of Nigeria on the occasion of Nigeria’s centenary celebrations. In a written message delivered to President Jonathan late yesterday by Britain’s Minister for Africa, Mr. Mark Simmonds, Queen Elizabeth II conveyed her best wishes for... Read More
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February 27, 2014

Roll call of killed Yobe students, Sanusi loses bid to get court to re-instate him & other important stories you need to know today

by Oge Okonkwo Sanusi loses bid to get court to re-instate him A motion brought before a  Federal High Court in Abuja  by the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, asking to be  reinstated as the governor of Nigeria’s apex bank has been rejected by the court. Read more… Schools and university empty... Read More
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February 27, 2014

Gidiculture Festival launches ‘drink safely’ campaign with Park ‘n’ Ride initiative

by Oge Okonkwo Eclipse Live today announced that it has partnered with Jameson and Chisco to launch a Park and Ride scheme for the Gidi Culture festival, set to take place at Elegushi private beach on Sunday 2nd March, 2014. The Park ‘n’ Ride initiative, operated by Eclipse Live in association with Jameson and Chsico... Read More
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February 27, 2014

5 ways friends keep you healthy

by Oprah Socializing can give your mind a workout Fewer Colds A study in The Journal of the American Medical Association found that after healthy people were given nasal drops containing a strain of cold virus, those with six or more types of social ties (including friends coworkers and fellow volunteers) were four times less likely to... Read More
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February 27, 2014

7 reasons to watch what you post online

by Alison Bryant Right now you might be happy for people to know all about your hobbies and see pictures of you larking about. But things may change. 1. CAREER One of the most important reasons to be careful about what you post on the Internet is that it can have a detrimental effect on... Read More
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February 27, 2014

You need this: 6 new ideas for getting your soul mate

by Oprah We can forget that our romantic partner is always changing, just like we are, and we develop fixed ideas about who he is. But when we label a person—even if it’s something positive, like “my rock”—we’re solidifying him.  1. Why Haven’t I Found My Soul Mate? To me, a soul mate is someone... Read More
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February 27, 2014

YNaija Editorial: Sanusi made things messy, but his removal is not acceptable

by Our Editors The federal government based its decision to suspend the governor on the damning report by the little-known agency called the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria. While announcing the suspension, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati accused Mr Sanusi of “acts of financial recklessness and misconduct that are... Read More
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