Tag: Audu Maikori

Today’s Noisemakers: Audu Maikori, Bizzle Osikoya, Tonto Dikeh, Onye Nkuzi, others

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…

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Today’s Noisemakers: Audu Maikori, Joe Abah, Yubbie Umoh, others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…

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“The judgment will not stop this criminal trial” | El-Rufai reacts to court ruling mandating N40m payment to Audu Maikori

The governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai has vowed to challenge Friday’s Federal High Court ruling which awarded up to N40 million in damages to Audu Maikori in a fundamental rights suit. According to Premium…

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The Thread: “Courageous declaration” “El Rufai, pay Audu asap” | Court gives judgement in Audu Maikori’s favour. Twitter reacts

CEO of Chocolate City Entertainment, Audu Maikori got some good news today. READ: You may recall that early in the year, Mr Maikori was arrested (twice) at the…

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Court awards N40m against El Rufai, Police over Audu Maikori’s “illegal detention”

The Federal High Court in Abuja Friday awarded N40 million cost against the Governor of Kaduna, Nasir El Rufai and, the Nigerian Police Force for 'illegally detaining' the Chief Executive…

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Today’s Noisemakers: El Rufai, Audu, Maikori, Tolu Ogunlesi, Prof. Osinbajo and others [The North-East war edition]

Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…

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Ikemesit Effiong: Analyzing El-rufai’s horrific human rights abuses and Audu Maikori’s N10bn lawsuit

 What happens next to Audu Maikori should concern you. Here’s why.   Audu Maikori has gone on the offensive and for good reason.   If you’re a little lost as…

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 18th of May

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Audu Maikori sues El-Rufai for N10bn

by Omoleye Omoruyi Audu Maikori, has sued Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, for violation of his human rights. In a suit (FHC/ABJ/CS/385/17) filed by his lawyers, Ballason’s Chambers, at…

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Today’s Noisemakers: @HaroldWrites slams Omotola’s new movie, @Ayobamo leaves what might be a suicide note on Twitter + Audu Maikori sues Elrufai for 10bn

Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…

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Magistrate’s absence stalls Audu Maikori’s court case

by Azeez Adeniyi The ongoing case involving Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori did not hold on Thursday due to the absence of the magistrate. Maikori has been charged for allegedly…

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Alleged incitement: Audu Maikori granted N100,000 bail

Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori was on Monday arraigned before a Kaduna Chief Magistrate Court 1 Ibrahim Taiwo Road on a two-count charge of attempted incitement. Audu Maikori who was…

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Opinion: Why Audu Maikori may get the Sani Abacha Treatment from El-Rufai

by Mbasekei Martin Obono The return of democratic rule in Nigeria in 1999 coincided somewhat with the arrival of the digital age in Nigeria. In this period of nearly 20…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 13th of March

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. BUHARI RESUMES DUTIES, SENDS LETTER TO NASS President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday resumed duties. The Special Adviser on Media and…

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Just In: Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori granted bail

Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori has been granted bail by a Kaduna Magistrate Court on Monday, Premium Times reports. His lawyer, John Danfulani said Maikori received bail on “very liberal terms”. Danfulani…

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Opinion: Does Audu Maikori’s arrest satisfy all the conditions for incitement as prescribed by law?

by Ikemesit Effiong It is a social media case that has understandably has much of Nigerian social media animated and riveted. A court decision on this could have serious consequences for…

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 13th of March

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Timeline: The curious case of Audu Maikori, Nasir El-Rufai and #SouthernKaduna

by Dolapo Adelana Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori is not new to the nation's political landscape. But he was silent most of last year for reasons best known to him.…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. “In 24 hours, the truth will be exposed” | Apostle Suleman responds to allegations (WATCH) Embattled cleric, Apostle Johnson…

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Police denies arresting Audu Maikori

by Azeez Adeniyi The Police on Sunday said it was not responsible for the arrest of Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori, Premium Times has reported. Spokesperson of the Kaduna Police…

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SPECIAL EDITORIAL: Are we seriously going to sit by and watch Audu Maikori be harassed?

About three weeks ago, entertainment mogul Audu Maikori was arrested by the Department of State Security (DSS) in Lagos and taken to Abuja, where he was detained for a day…

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Audu Maikori to appear in court on Monday

by Azeez Adeniyi Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori who is currently being detained will be charged to court on Monday, Punch reports. According to the newspaper, Maikori is being held…

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Paul Okeugo: Audu Maikori has been arrested again?!

by Paul Okeugo True to statements made by the Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai last week at the Social Media Week Lagos in which he vowed to "prosecute"(…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 10th of March

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The Thread: “It’s really intimidation at this point” | Nigerians react to Audu Maikori’s second arrest

Nigerians raise their voices once again to cry #FreeAudu. And why? Because Audu Maikori, Chocolate City Group boss and champion of Southern Kaduna crisis has been re-arrested by the police.…

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Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori re-arrested

Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori has been re-arrested, sources informed YNaija. This comes after 3 weeks when he was arrested and detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) for…

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‘Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori discharged from hospital’

by Azeez Adeniyi Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori has been discharge from St. Nicholas Hospital after he collapsed at an event in Lagos on Tuesday, LIB reports. According to LIB,…

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‘Audu Maikori collapses in Lagos, hospitalised’

Chocolate City Boss, Audu Maikori reportedly collapsed on Tuesday during the 2017 Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) annual lecture, The Sun reports. According to the newspaper, he…

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Pius Adesanmi: Federalism is doing Like This

by Pius Adesanmi One of the more curious consequences of President Buhari’s prolonged medical absence from Nigeria and the criminalization of questions about his condition by the President’s people is…

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