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January 12, 2016

Saraki meets with President Buhari behind closed doors

Senate President, Bukola Saraki visited President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, January 12, to have a private meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting lasted for about 30 minutes before Saraki emerged to a throng of pressmen who were already gathered outside the presidential office. Saraki’s visit came a few minutes after the news broke that the 2016... Read More
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January 12, 2016

Why we’re not apologetic over Buhari’s anti-corruption war – APC

The All Progressive Congress (APC) has affirmed that despite criticism trailing President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption war, it owes nobody any apology. This decision was disclosed by the National Chairman of the APC John Odigie-Oyegun, on Monday while speaking with State House correspondents after a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) members held with Buhari... Read More
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January 12, 2016

Fayose has ‘diarrhea of the mouth’… is unfit to be a governor – APC

The All Progressives Congress has described Governor Ayodele Fayose as as a man suffering from the diarrhea of the mouth. The Ekiti state chapter of the APC says the Peoples Democratic Party governor does not possess the required democratic credentials and integrity to accuse President Muhammadu Buhari of being a tyrant and threat to the... Read More
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January 12, 2016

Nigeria to receive another $300 million Abacha loot from Switzerland

The Switzerland government has expressed its readiness to return $300 million (N59, 742, 000,000 billion) stolen from the coffers of the Nigerian treasury. The aforementioned sum was reportedly recovered from the family of former military ruler, Sani Abacha. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama made the disclosure on Monday evening. Sani Abacha is reported to have... Read More
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January 10, 2016

‘APC will split into four, if…’ | Blind Prophet predicts

General Overseer of the Hour of Mercy Prayer Ministry, Prophet Muyideen Kasali, has warned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), against the mismanagement of the electoral success it attained in the 2015 general elections. Kasali, who is visually impaired predicted that the party would split into four, if it becomes too proud and drunk with success. He also... Read More
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January 4, 2016

Fellow Nigerians, Police officers can no longer go through your mobile phones

Moving forward, Nigerian police officers wouldn’t be able to go through your mobile phones anymore. This rampant act by the nation’s officers has been banned by the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase. The announcement of the ban was made on Monday, via a circular by the Police IG. He directed that policemen should henceforth, stop... Read More
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January 3, 2016

Presidential media chat showed that there’s a new ‘Sheriff in town’ – Garba Shehu

President Muhammadu Buhari’s first presidential media chat showed that there’s a new Sheriff in town. Senior special assistant to the president on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said on Saturday, that the President was natural and ‘unpretentious’ throughout the media chat. Shehu lauded the President for the rare candour displayed while answering questions posed at him.... Read More
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December 31, 2015

Class of 2015: These are the 100 most influential Nigerians on Twitter

by Chi Ibe This post has been updated. It’s a fact that Twitter has become a medium for every Nigerian to be heard and bare their minds, express their opinions, and weigh-in on any discourse. A look at this year’s list would reveal that while some regular faces have retained their places, there are emerging... Read More
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December 30, 2015

Opinion: Why you can’t afford to be a passive Nigerian

‘BOKO HARAM’ translates to, “western education is forbidden”, but what exactly is “western education”. According to the Cambridge dictionary, western refers to European or American views, and education is the process of teaching or learning. Therefore western education is the dispensation of knowledge by Europe or America, to the rest of the world. By definition,... Read More
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December 27, 2015

5 reasons why it’s a bad idea to ban use of ATM cards abroad – Ben Murray-Bruce

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce says the proposed ban on the use of Nigerian ATM cards abroad, will adversely affect average Nigerians, who have come to depend on it for various modes of foreign transactions. Murray-Bruce, advised the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Federal Government that ‘politically exposed people’ like himself should be stopped from using... Read More
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December 21, 2015

Notorious Boko Haram leader, others killed by Nigerian troops (VIEWER DISCRETION)

A notorious leader of the insurgent group, Boko Haram as well as two other members known for terrorising Sabon Gari and Damboa, in Borno, have been killed by Nigerian troops. Nigerian Army, Colonel Sani Usman said the suspected terrorists were killed on Sunday, by soldiers on fighting patrol. ‎The statement said, ”As part of their determined efforts to rid the society... Read More
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December 20, 2015

Igbo leaders take common stand on pro-Biafra protests, Nnamdi Kanu and Nigeria

Prominent Igbo leaders, on Saturday, met in Lagos to deliberate on issues affecting the South-East region and take a collective position on how to address these issues. At the meeting which was convened by Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu under the auspices of Concerned Igbo Elders, Traditional Rulers and Stakeholders, the Igbo leaders A communique... Read More
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December 18, 2015

‘Nigeria has collided into an immovable wall’ – Tinubu

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, says the economy of Nigeria has ‘collided into an immovable wall’. In a statement released by his media office on Thursday, Tinubu said the nation failed to invest, yet spent and feasted. Tinubu bemoaned the lack of diversification of Nigeria’s economy by past leaders, while he... Read More
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December 16, 2015

Shiite Killings: Another disturbing photo of El-Zakzaky emerges as Britain reacts

Another photo, depicting a battered leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky has surfaced on Wednesday, on social media. In the new photo, El-Zakzaky is wounded and bandaged while being moved in a wheelbarrow, and while no other face appears in the photos, boots of Nigerian troops can be seen. The picture... Read More
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December 15, 2015

‘May God curse and bring down Buhari’s government’ – Fani-Kayode

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode known for his controversial opinions, has heavily criticised the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Fani-Kayode, writing on his Twitter page, said Nigeria has become a police-state, where ‘sponsored propaganda’ is the order of the day. He accused the government of wanton disregard of court orders, abuse of power and being... Read More
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December 10, 2015

Murray-Bruce to Buhari: ‘Borrow any amount to develop Nigeria overnight’

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, says the federal government should go ahead and borrow the required amount needed for the ‘overnight’ development of Nigeria. Murray-Bruce said Nigeria’s problem is too gargantuan to solve with baby steps, while advising President Muhammadu Buhari to borrow any amount needed to quickly develop the country. The Senator representing Bayelsa East constituency... Read More
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December 9, 2015

The YNaija Interview: ‘I’m obsessed with Nigerian men’ | Bonang Matheba on relationship, career and D’banj

Having earned a reputation as one of the biggest television and radio personalities in South Africa, the ambitious Bonang Matheba, like every other human, is insatiable and wants more. Bonang, who can’t be talked-about without mentioning D’banj in the same breath, aspires to expand her frontiers into the continental stage as she continues to take advantage... Read More
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December 9, 2015

Why Nigeria reduced MTN’s N1.04 trn fine

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed the rationale behind the federal government’s decision to reduce the N1.04 trn fine imposed on South African telecommunication giant, MTN. The initial fine imposed on MTN Nigeria for failing to cut off unregistered subscribers was last week, reduced to N780 billion. In defense of the reduction, the commission said... Read More
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