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July 1, 2016

‘I never really liked Afrobeats’ | 7 things we learnt from Burna Boy’s UK interview (WATCH)

On his return to the UK after 6 years, Burna Boy granted an interview to Factory 78 where he talked about his trouble with Nigerian bloggers, his reason for moving back to Nigeria and more. Here are 7 things we learnt from the interview. Burna Boy and his weed go everywhere Whether he’s in the... Read More
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President Buhari's bodyguard allegedly linked to Boko Haram
July 1, 2016

‘My priority is to rescue Chibok girls unharmed’ – Buhari

Despite wobbling on the issue of the missing Chibok Girls, President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, said his administration was determined to find and rescue the remaining Chibok schoolgirls that were kidnapped from their school in 2004. The President stated this when he broke the Ramadan fast with members of the diplomatic corps at the state... Read More
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June 30, 2016

Nigerian troops ambush, kill Boko Haram insurgents in multiple operations

Troops of 118 Task Force Battalion, 8 Task Force Division, on Thursday, successfully ambushed Boko Haram terrorists at Gudumbali in the Northern art of Borno state. The terrorists were crossing the region to another location with logistics materials before being intercepted by the soldiers at Garere Junction. According to a statement signed by Colonel Sani... Read More
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Olisa Metuh
June 30, 2016

Olisa Metuh ready to refund N400m, says he ‘had no knowledge of the source’

Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh has agreed to return the N400 million paid to him from the Office of the National Security Adviser for services rendered to the former president, Goodluck Jonathan. Metuh was arrested in January 2016 by agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and subsequently... Read More
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June 30, 2016

Opinion: APC Ondo – Desperadoes in action

by John Paul Akinduro The All Progressive Congress in Ondo state has been described as attention seeking party of desperadoes that has upped its ante in churning out falsehood and devising evil. Berating the  state’s opposition party over the allegation that  its planning an anti-corruption rally, the Ondo state government in a statement on Thursday... Read More
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June 30, 2016

Opinion: A righteous Senate and Buhari’s sinful appointments

by Umar Sa’ad Hassan The winners in the Buhari/Saraki showdown thus far are the regular Nigerians. We,the everyday people with nothing vested in it other than the best interests of our country. While the Senate President is one of the star victims of Buhari’s ‘selective’ anti-corruption war, he has when possible, used the machinery of the... Read More
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June 30, 2016

General Electric to invest over $2bn in Nigerian railway sector

The Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, on Wednesday, disclosed that General Electric (GE) plans to invest $2 billion into the Nigerian railway system. The Minister stated this during an interview with CNBC in Abuja. He noted that government was working to secure Public-Private Partnership (PPP) to help fund the country’s transport sector. Amaechi also said the... Read More
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June 29, 2016

24 Boko Haram insurgents arrested along Cameroon’s border

The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) charged with combating Boko Haram insurgency, on Wednesday, announced that it intercepted 24 terrorist escaping along the Cameroonian border. This disclosure was contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the task force, Mohammed Dole. He noted that the escaping insurgents were fleeing from the combined onslaught of Nigerian troops and... Read More
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June 28, 2016

Opinion: Aregbesola, El-Rufai; two of a kind

By Káyọ̀dé Oyèró Last year, the National Youths Service Corps deployed me to Gombe, North-East Nigeria with batch A 2015 which rounded up April this year. For Gombe Kopas, service year began with a labyrinth of fun. Gombe state was under sporadic terrorist attacks considering her proximity to Boko Haram’s base in Borno State so... Read More
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June 28, 2016

Who’s the most valuable President in Africa? Nominate yours now to win at the African Achievers award

Abuja, Nigeria has been announced as the host for this year’s African Achievers Awards! The African Achievers Awards is currently in its sixth edition. The first edition held in 2011 at Kings’ College, London where Archbishop Desmond Tutu was honoured. AAA has consistently rewarded and honoured great African Achievers from African Leaders, Young Achievers, to... Read More
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June 28, 2016

According to Niger Delta Avengers, this is the map of a broken Nigeria

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, has called for the fragmentation of Nigeria into separate republics. The group has in the past expressed its support for the agitation for a Sovereign Republic of Biafra, while championing the separation of the Niger Delta from the rest of Nigeria. However, with the recent referendum on Brexit held by... Read More
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June 28, 2016

Opinion: Sacking of doctors – an irresponsible display and show of anarchy

by Abiola Akintunde On June 21st, it was shocking that Nigeria could once again retrace the path of anarchy, as the federal government ordered the replacement of striking resident doctors nationwide. This was announced in spite of ongoing negotiations; many of which had failed, on the demands put forward by the representatives of the National... Read More
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June 28, 2016

Opinion: Wole Soyinka, religion and school uniforms

by Olalekan Waheed Adigun Humans call God for different reasons. Some are purely altruistic while others are selfish. This explains why people like me tend to wonder whether my God is the same one others call. To some people, they see God essentially as a big, fat or old man (or woman) hence weak in need... Read More
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June 28, 2016

Nigeria ‘looks forward’ to great miracles – VP Osinbajo

Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, has said that Nigeria is in need of great miracle for it to achieve peace and development. Osinbajo said this while speaking at the one day crusade organized by the Deeper Life Bible at the National Stadium, Abuja. The crusade was titled: ‘Night of Extraordinary Wonders.’ “I want to say how privilege... Read More
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June 28, 2016

‘Senate fine-tuning Gender Equality Bill so it won’t clash with religion’

The Chairman Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and Tetfund, Senator Binta Masi, on Monday, disclosed that the National Assembly is committed to passing the Gender Equality Bill in due time. Binta stated this at a workshop organised in Abuja by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation(UNESCO); National Universities Commission (NUC) and Are Babalola University,... Read More
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June 27, 2016

‘I’m still Governor’ | Ikpeazu vows to challenge sacking by High Court

Following the judgement of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordering his sack, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has asked the people of his state to remain calm as he still remains their governor. Justice Okon Abang ruled against Ikpeazu and directed that he should vacate his position following an alleged falsification of the... Read More
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June 27, 2016

IPOB to Britain: Help Buhari organise Biafraexit

Secessionist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Sunday, called on Britian to help Biafra exit Nigeria, similar to the way Britain exited the European Union. IPOB made this known in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Clifford Chukwuemeka Iroanya and Emma Nmezu. The statement was titled: “There must be ‘Biafraexit’ in line with the just... Read More
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June 27, 2016

Why 4 states didn’t have ambassadorial nominees – SGF

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has defended the list of persons nominated for ambassadorship position, saying that the President followed due process in compiling the list. The Senate had last week suspended any further work on the ambassadorial list which was forwarded to the Senate by President Muhammadu Buhari on... Read More
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