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Lagos will no longer ‘sponsor pilgrims to Mecca, Jerusalem’

Lagos State Government has halted the sponsorship of both Muslims and Christians pilgrimages to Mecca in Saudi Arabia or Jerusalem in Israel. The state government said sponsoring such pilgrimages was an irresponsible way of spending tax payers’ money. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Home Affairs in the State, Abdulateef Abdulhakeem, when members of the... Read More

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Judge punished heavily, placed on watch list over judicial misconduct

The National Judicial Council (NJC), on Wednesday, announced that a Federal High Court Judge, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, serving in the Lagos Division of the court, has been been banned from any form of promotion till the end of her career. This was contained in a statement signed by the NJC Acting Director, Soji Oye. Oye... Read More

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February 18, 2016

Ghana bans importation of Nigerian products

Nigeria’s neighbor and long time trading partner, Ghana, has banned the importation of some products into the country. According to Vanguard, the Ghanaian Minister of Trade and Industry, Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, on Wednesday, said that Ghana and Nigeria account for about 68 per cent of the ECOWAS region’s Gross Domestic Product. It would be recalled that... Read More

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February 1, 2016

Muslim women protest ban of Hijab in Lagos schools (PHOTOS)

Muslim youth and women on Monday, took to the streets of Lagos, to protest the ban of use of Hijab in the state’s schools. The women carried out a peaceful protest while their were armed with placards, demanding for their right to use the Hijab veil. See pictures below.

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January 1, 2016

Presidency yet to ban use of Hijab – Garba Shehu

The Presidency has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari has not taken a concrete decision to ban the use of Hijab. This was disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement put out on Friday. Buhari had on Wednesday during the presidential media chat, suggested that... Read More

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December 28, 2015

Why ban on ATM card use abroad can’t be reversed – CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria says it has no power to reverse the restriction placed on the use of Automated Teller Machine cards abroad. The apex bank said it’s in support of the Deposit Money Banks’ decision to place a restriction on the use of ATM cards abroad. The CBN said the move which will... Read More

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October 31, 2015

Morning devotion ban: Governor Ayade sends Perm Sec on indefinite suspension

For banning morning devotion in schools in Cross Rivers state, the Permanent Secretary of the state Ministry of Education, Anne Odey, has been suspended indefinitely. Odey’s suspension was communicated by Jude Ngaji, the State Security Adviser (SSA) to Governor Ben Ayade. Ngaji revealed to journalists in Calabar on Friday, that the state police commissioner, Henry Fadairo, had... Read More

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October 23, 2015

Why Ndigbo in Yorubaland cannot have kings – Afenifere

The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) has lauded Oba Aladelusi’s ban of the title of ‘Eze Ndi Igbo’ in Akure, Ondo state. The ARG, in a statement released by its Publicity Secretary, Kunle Famoriyo, said the ban is needful in Yourba land. According to the Afenifere, the Igbo community in Yorubaland do not require a King, when there’s... Read More

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September 24, 2015

MASSOB cannot be banned in Nigeria – Ralph Uwazuruike

Ralph Uwazuruike, the leader of the Movement for Actualisation Sovereign State of Biafra, insists that the activities of MASSOB cannot be stopped by any policeman, poltiician or soldier. Uwazuruike, stated that MASSOB has a right to exist because of the United Nations charter on indigenous peoples right to self-determination. Speaking through MASSOB’s deputy national director... Read More

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France bans African kids from “hissing” in school

With so many things happening around the world like terrorism, disease outbreaks, earthquakes, floods, “transracial” women, and racist bills being signed into law, it gives the impression that maybe the world is truly coming to an end. It beats me that although killing or detaining of Blacks in predominantly caucasian countries is racism of the highest degree and has been... Read More

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That bottle of Ogogoro may just be your last drink

For the forlorn Ogogoro drinkers, don’t feel like the world is coming to an end, yet. There is still ample time to grab a few drinks while you can, but that’s if you’re not scared of death. The Federal Government on Monday banned the consumption of local gin, popularly called Ogogoro in all parts of the country.... Read More

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This is why 50 Shades of Grey was banned by the Censors Board

by Chinwe Okafor Barely a week after the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) had banned the Fifty Shades of Grey movie, the board have givens reasons as to the removal. According to Nation Newspaper, NFVCB has now cited ‘public interest’ as reason it has banned the movie in Nigerian cinemas. The board, according to reports, further reaffirmed its... Read More

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February 5, 2015

Fifty Shades of Grey movie banned in Malaysia – read why

by Chinwe Okafor We have a sinking feeling Nigeria would too. Malaysia’s Film Censorship Board has banned the Fifty Shades of Grey movie from screening in the country, says The Hollywood Reporter. The board’s chairman described the film as containing “scenes that are not of natural sexual content,” and “sadistic” even. It’s “more like pornography than a movie,” the ban... Read More

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September 11, 2014

Opinion: The ‘Ponmocalypse’ is Here

by Gbenga Adeyemi Some days ago, at a conference in Ibadan, statements were made to the effect that the popular delicacy known as ponmo may become rare as the days go by due to its regulation by the government because of the high potential of foreign exchange from hides and leather. The statements were made by... Read More

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September 8, 2014

Nigeria dodges FIFA axe as Chris Giwa ‘steps aside’

by Olorunwa Lawal Controversial Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Chris Giwa, has stepped aside as Chief executive of the football federation, in conformity the deadline given by FIFA. Giwa, who had been asked by FIFA to step down or risk a ban for Nigeria, gave up claims as an eligible elected president this morning. World... Read More

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August 19, 2014

Luis Suarez promises to be a good boy! He says he’s gotten help (READ)

by Mark Bassey Barcelona and Uruguyan forward Luis Suarez says he has gotten professional help following the four-month ban he received for biting Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup. Suarez made his début appearance for the Catalans in the 6-0 thrashing of Mexican side Club Leon, in a friendly match on Monday, 18... Read More

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Opinion: Dear FIFA, please do not ban Luis Suarez

by Ogunsanwo Babajide Suarez’s brand marketing team knows that a ban from FIFA is on the way. This seems to be in line with their game plan. A band from FIFA would only make the name ‘Suarez’ more popular. Yes, maybe Suarez does not eat before coming to field. Some say its innate madness; others... Read More

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Demola Rewaju: Where is the wheel of Goodluck in all these?

by Demola Rewaju We have institutions and Nigerian will do well to just leave Goodluck Jonathan alone and focus on the heads of those institutions. While the mainstream campaigns on television went on with the ‘Breath of Fresh Air’ tagline, there was a more subtle undertone in the rural and suburban areas, as well... Read More

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“It’s a nuisance to the government”: Why CP Mbu banned #BringBackOurGirls protest in Abuja

by Isi Esene Joseph Mbu, the Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory has announced a ban on all protests against the delayed rescue of over 230 schoolgirls abducted in Chibok, Borno on April 14. Mbu announced the ban today at a press conference explaining that the protests are progressively posing a security threat... Read More

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Opinion: Frank thoughts on the non-certification of Half of a Yellow Sun movie in Nigeria

by Henry Onyema The physical shooting ended in 1970 but the war continues by other means. I should be proven wrong with the unbanning of this film in Nigeria. But no matter what the clowns and goons do, the film is beyond their grasp. The truth lives. I am disgusted,angry but not surprised by the... Read More

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Opinion: Whether Half of a Yellow Sun is banned or not, we’ll watch it

by Akindele Opeyemi We have not taken responsibility for the unfettered pogrom against Igbos before and after the civil war. We still trade blames. We were not sorry. We are not sorry. History continues to be a relevant discourse because history is our problem. I have always insisted that the unfettered massacre of the Igbos before, during... Read More

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February 26, 2014

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Butchers in Lagos to wear WHITE uniforms

by Adeola Balogun Barely a week after the Lagos government announced a ban on mini skirts and indecent outfits for civil servants in the state, a similar measure has been put in place for butchers. According to the state Commissioner for Agriculture and Cooperatives, Gbolahan Lawal, the butchers in the state’s abattoirs will be required... Read More

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February 6, 2014

BREAKING: Rivers Commissioner, Joseph Mbu, redeployed to Abuja

by Adeola Balogun The Rivers Commissioner of Police, Mbu Joseph Mbu has been reassigned. This development was announced by the Police Service Commission. According to reports, Mbu has been redeployed to serve as a Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory. His name was serial number 9 on the list of officers whose redeployment... Read More

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February 6, 2014

NYSC members almost stripped as Anambra community bans trousers for women

by ‘Jola Sotubo A group of surprised female members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) were almost stripped in an Anambra community which is said to have enacted a law against trousers. The Akwaihedi community in the Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state is said to have a law in force which... Read More

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February 4, 2014

Still on the job: Rivers police commissioner, Mbu, places ban on ALL political rallies

by ‘Jola Sotubo Barely 24 hours after news of his impending removal from office was announced, the Police Commissioner of Rivers, Joseph Mbu, has exercised his power. [READ:Rivers police commissioner, Mbu, ‘to be removed from office’ – (Report)] Mr. Mbu has banned all political rallies within the state in a bid to reduce the increasing... Read More

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November 3, 2013

Someone’s not amused: How Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson reacted to movie marketers’ ban (TWEET)

by Oge Okonkwo Mercy Johnson is angry! Following a report that the actress has been reportedly blacklisted by the Nollywood Movie Marketers Association and banned from acting till further notice due to the high fees she charges for acting, Mercy Johnson-Okogie has reacted to the news of her ban. [READ: So true, so false: Nollywood actress, Mercy... Read More

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November 2, 2013

So true, so false: Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson reportedly blacklisted by movie marketers

by Tutu Akinlabi News on the grapevine has it that Nigerian actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie, has been blacklisted by the Nollywood Movie Marketers Association. According to reports, the Nollywood diva has attracted the wrath of the marketers over the supposedly exorbitant fees she requires before featuring in a movie. Before the ban, Mercy Johnson-Okojie reportedly... Read More

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October 26, 2013

Driving the gov’t mad: Saudi women drive vehicles to protest ban on female drivers

A group of Saudi Arabian women have got behind the wheel today in protest at the ban on women driving in the kingdom. Four women have successfully driven, defying the ban, despite warnings by police officers and ultraconservatives in Arab state, activist May Al Sawyan said. Though no specific Saudi law exists banning women from... Read More

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October 21, 2013

Every student must complete Primary 6: Lagos bans underage students from public schools

Lagos State government says no pupil will henceforth be eligible for admission into any secondary school in the state without completing primary six. The state commissioner for Education, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye, who disclosed this yesterday at an interactive session with proprietors and other stakeholders, affirmed that the era of admitting underage children into... Read More

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October 16, 2013

Banned for life: School mistress stopped from teaching after engaging in sexual activity with 16-year-old pupil

A 27-year-old school mistress has been banned from teaching for life after she invited a 16-year-old school boy to her home and kissed him. Heather Bartlett, who taught Geography at Hitchin Boys’ School, was found guilty of unprofessional conduct after police cautioned her for engaging in sexual activity with a teenager. She was told by... Read More

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