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We must force the govt to do their work | NLC supports ASUU strike
The Nigeria Labour has said it supports the strike action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). General Secretary of the NLC, Dr Peter Ozo-Eson told Punch…
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[The Alausa Blog]: It appears the Lagos state government is actually serious about banning danfo buses
We had every reason to doubt Governor Ambode and his grand plans about phasing out the Lagos signature buses popularly known as 'danfo'. As much as we understand his obsession…
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Lagos kidnappers’ den: What is government doing about this heinous crime?
by Wareez Odunayo The rate at which kidnappings occur in Nigeria is alarming. Hardly does a day pass without the sad news of persons kidnapped in gruesome circumstances. Today, students and…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Kwara govt backs Saraki, says he returned pension payments
The Kwara state government has stepped in to corroborate Senate President Bukola Saraki's claims regarding pension payment from the state after his two-term tenure as governor. In a press release…
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Govt has infiltrated our ranks with uneducated individuals – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) said some 'miscreants' have infiltrated its ranks. It accused the Federal Government and Anambra State government of recruiting uneducated individual into its fold to label…
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President Trump declares: “We worship God in America”
Just after he dropped a bomb on the LGBTQ Community reversing an Obama era policy and continued his Twitter attack on Attorney General Jeff Sessions, President Trump tweeted to declare…
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Mercy Abang: Poverty within opulence- Water crisis at the heart of Nigeria’s capital
by Mercy Abang Miracle, age 9, lives in Gishiri, has a daily routine of fetching from a nearby pond. “My mum asked me to come fetch and bath” she said,…
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Flooding: Why do you wait for government to fix bad roads?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The people of Lagos Island are not going to allow the Saturday floods dull their day. Pictures of the flood feature lots of stuck cars and…
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Melaye’s recall necessary for Nigeria’s democracy
Alexander O. Onukwue Democracy, the world over, is founded on one fundamental principle: that the source of the authority of the Government is from the people. As it is popularly…
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The people of Otodo Gbame are no longer to be pitied, they now have a right
by Alexander O. Onukwue When the law is on your side, you can do no wrong, and for the people of Otodo Gbame who won a victory at the court…
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[The Alausa Blog]: LASG releases the Lagos in history documentary (WATCH)
The Lagos state government has released the first part of the documentary of the iconic state. The documentary is one of the visual projects carried out during the just concluded…
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UK elections: I will form a government that will lead Britain forward – Theresa May
British Prime Minister Theresa May has met Queen Elizabeth II to ask for permission to form a new government. May's Conservative Party had been unable to gain majority votes in…
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Fayose’s decision to probe my govt will be futile – Fayemi
by Azeez Adeniyi The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Kayode Fayemi has said Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose's decision to probe his administration will be futile. In a statement by…
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[The Church Blog]: Give the church a break
I was documenting a couple of things today in my diary and I thought to share a part of it. I've come to understand overtime that it's common practice especially…
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[The Alausa Blog]: LASG Donates N55m to families of slain security officers
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday presented cheques totalling N55 million to the families of security officers who lost their lives in the Ishawo area of Ikorodu after…
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#ChibokGirls: Govt is hiding something from us | Parent claims
by Azeez Adeniyi Peter Joseph, a relative of one of the rescued Chibok girls has said the Federal Government has barred the girls from sharing their experience under Boko Haram…
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APC running a government of lawlessness – Makarfi PDP
by Azeez Adeniyi The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is running Nigeria like a gestapo state. In a statement…
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Opinion: The value of toll gates to Nigerians
by David Temitope The Roman Empire under the rule of Emperor Julio Caesar constructed and commissioned roads (viae) in 44 BC. The construction of these roads was solely by the…
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Nigerians are starting to believe a cabal runs your govt | Fayose tells Buhari
Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said President Muhammadu Buhari is losing grip of his government. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, the governor said Buhari…
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Saraki never threatened to shut down the govt – Senate spokesman
by Azeez Adeniyi Senate spokesman, Sabi Abdullahi has denied reports that the upper chamber threatened to shut down the government. There had been reports that the Senate made the threat…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Banning live bands in Lagos bars and restaurants is a contradictory move by the state government
In its bid to eradicate what it called "needless noise making" in the state, the Lagos state government has placed a ban on live band performances in bars and restaurants…
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Cheta Nwanze: What the Tor Tiv events say about our democracy
by Cheta Nwanze One of the major problems of the Nigerian state is that we do not even know what kind of government we run. On paper, we are a…
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Opinion: Africa- a country beyond itself
by Philips Chidumebi The world as we know is made up of seven continents, each unique to itself and having their own patterns, traits and culture. Every nation in…
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Opinion: Echoes of 1914- Nigeria was designed to fall apart
by Ugochukwu Amasike In 1914, two very distinct entities, with no shared values or shared ideology were fused together, without their consent. That fusion was driven by economic reasons, it…
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Letter from the son of man: Nigerians are not the problem
by ‘Lakunle Jaiyesimi Dear Hannibal, It is sad that the world, as used to be, has changed or keeps changing. Though, maybe this change is expected as there…
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Dr Joe Abah: When money finishes, people remain- The challenges of youth unemployment in Nigeria
by Dr Joe Abah A few days ago, Mr Bisi Ogunwale, a businessman, reported on Twitter how a young boy had begged him for money at a popular bus…
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#FreeAudu: Governor El-Rufai needs to bring charges against Audu Maikori, for his own sake
The reactions to the arrest of Chocolate City Entertainment boss, Audu Maikori have spiralled since Nigerians woke up to the news. We reported late Friday night that Maikori had been…
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The Thread: What’s the difference between Nigerian government statements and fake news?
In Nigeria today, we have learnt to take communications emanating from the presidency with a pinch of salt because there's a high likelihood such information will be changed a short…
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Cheta Nwanze: Blessed are the peacemakers
by Cheta Nwanze I feel good having averted some bloodshed today. So what happened? I won’t put the names, since they are at some level my kin, and they’ve…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Lest Buhari becomes a ‘captive king’
by Olusegun Adeniyi Following the 2015 general election, I decided to write a book, not only to find out why and how President Goodluck Jonathan lost but also to interrogate…
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