
Today's Scoops
Survey: How COVID-19 has impacted jobs, paychecks and religion in Nigeria
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Today's Scoops
EMERGENCY: 23000 Nigerians fled their homes in April – why it matters
May 19, 2020At least 23,000 Nigerians fled their homes and communities in the Northwest and sought refuge in the Republic of Niger last month following heightened attacks by armed groups in the region. This is according to a report by the United...
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BOOs
COVID-19 and Nigerian banks
May 19, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the entire world – the future of everything and the world of work, but perhaps the most visible effect of this disruption is most felt in the financial services sector, the markets and the global...
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Doing Business
House of Reps’ COVID-19 resolution will end in tears – here’s why
May 19, 2020The House of Representatives recently adopted a motion for “urgent intervention to prevent mass layoffs” in Nigeria. Backdrop: The House is worried about the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, especially the prospect of mass layoffs in the private sector....
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Activism
Imo radio station punishes journalist for demanding owed salary – why it matters
May 18, 2020Imo Broadcasting Corporation [IBC] Orient FM indefinitely suspended one of its journalists, Vivian Ottih, who is also the chairperson of the state’s chapter of Nigeria’s Association of Women Journalists for protesting non-payment of salary for three months by the organization...
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Aso Rock
Everyone has moved on from Gambari’s questionable past
May 18, 2020Professor Ibrahim Gambari has replaced the late Abba Kyari as President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff. He is a familiar name in the academic community at both the national and international stage, and a highly experienced diplomat with a long...
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Politics
ObasaGate: What to know about fraud allegations against Lagos Speaker
May 18, 2020Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, has been accused of financial impropriety, illegal diversion of funds, and abuse of office, sparking a scandal that could have significant impact on the politics and leadership of the state....
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Politics
Nigeria to cut budget by 0.6% – why it matters
May 18, 2020The Federal Government is set to present a revised 2020 budget expenditure of 10.52 trillion naira ($27 billion), a 0.6% reduction in the national budget from the previously approved budget. The cut is triggered by an expected revenue decline fueled...
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Scoopinions
TheScoop Verdict: Hadiza El-Rufai is playing a dangerous game
April 26, 2020Bello El-Rufai, an ordinary citizen, and son of the Kaduna governor was the subject of public outrage two weeks ago. He sent out tweets and Direct Messages (for which he has apologised) laced with profanity, sexual innuendoes and ethnic slurs....
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Scoopinions
Buhari has failed to change military chiefs in five years. Why we might have a problem
January 15, 2020On the 13th of July 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed the current crop of Nigeria’s Defence and service chiefs — the Chief of Army, Naval and Air staff in line with the normal practice which gives the President the liberty to...
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Aso Rock
TheScoop Explains: Buhari and Osinbajo’s cold war
November 7, 2019For more than a month now, various reports are pointing to a rift between President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The recent dismissal of over 30 aides of the VP by Buhari’s Chief of Staff has brought the...
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Aso Rock
Buhari’s Economic Advisory Council – what to know
September 22, 2019President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday constituted an Economic Advisory Council. The eight-person group (with only one woman) is expected to “advise the President on economic policy matters” working in coordination with relevant cabinet officials and the heads of the monetary...
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Aso Rock
South African President Ramaphosa’s apology to Nigeria – what it means
September 22, 2019South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has apologised to Nigeria over the xenophobic attacks in his country. Ramaphosa sent one of his cabinet ministers, Jeff Radebe, with a delegation led by the South African ambassador to Nigeria, Bobby Monroe, to deliver...
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Takeaways
What you need to know about Buhari’s VAT hike
September 14, 2019On Wednesday, 12 September, the President Buhari administration reached a decision to raise Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) rate from 5% to 7.5%. This decision to raise VAT by 50% was announced after the inaugural Federal Executive Council meeting of...
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Politics
Former AGF Adoke’s new book exposes Governor Bagudu’s dirty ties to Abacha
September 12, 2019In his recently released memoir, Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), former Attorney General of the Federation, accused the current governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu, as one of those who laundered funds looted by former Nigerian Head of State, Gen. Sani...
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Scoopinions
Nigeria’s news negativity bias is destroying us
September 9, 2019Over the last four years, a wave of online content has been generated about Nigeria, her people, her President — content that shapes local and global perspectives about Nigeria, and content, that is largely negative.
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Politics
Governor Masari’s bandits strategy – the bottomline
September 6, 2019Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State on Friday warned traditional rulers that they risk major sanctions if they are found to be colluding with bandits. Background: Governor Masari gave the remarks during his dialogue with self-repented bandits and Fulani...
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Aso Rock
What Nigeria’s recall of High Commissioner to South Africa means
September 6, 2019The Nigerian government seems to have had enough following harsh criticisms of its reaction to the xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Nigeria has formally recalled its High Commissioner to the country, Ambassador Kabiru Bala. Nigeria has also has pulled out...
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Today's Scoops
The Emir of Katsina is the latest wailer – bottomline
September 2, 2019The Emir of Katsina over the weekend lamented the deplorable state of security in his state. He made this known while addressing Islamic clerics in the State. What he said: Emir Abdulmumin Kabir lamented that: “The bandits have killed my...
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NASS
Senate defends unpopular N5.5 billion spending on official cars – why it matters
September 1, 2019The Nigerian Senate has defended itself against public outrage over its plan to spend N5.5 billion on new cars for its members. Top line quote: Spokesperson of the Senate, Senator Dayo Adeyeye told Channels Television’s Sunday Politics via telephone that...
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Today's Scoops
Police officers disrupt trans woman’s birthday party – why it matters
September 1, 2019Self-described transgender socialite, Bobrisky, (legally known as Idris Olarenwaju) had her birthday celebrations disrupted by the Nigerian police. Backdrop: The Police said that it ordered the blockade of the venues of the Bobrisky’s 28th birthday party to prevent “breach of...
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Events
7 takeaways from @AbujaGSC dialogue on health financing in Nigeria
November 6, 2017The issue of health financing, funding and the rising cost of health care in Nigeria were on the front burner last Friday at the Dialogue Series of the Global Shapers...
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Politics
Buhari’s assistant sulks and melts down on national TV (Watch)
November 1, 2017Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Prosecutions, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, was a guest on Monday’s edition of AIT’s breakfast program, Kaakaki. Interviewed by the duo of Utibe Umoren and...
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Slider
“Boko Haram is broke” – UN
February 8, 2017The Boko Haram sect is currently plagued by financial difficulties, Jeffrey Feltman, UN under-secretary-general for political affairs, has said. Feltman said this on Tuesday, while briefing the security council on...