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Politics
Soyinka wants Abiola’s photo included among those of past presidents
July 8, 2019The memory of the acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential elections in Nigeria, Moshood Abiola is witnessing a renaissance in death that eluded him for a long time. In the past year, Abiola has received honours and recognition from the...
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Politics
As Obaseki moves to probe Oshiomhole – can the chairman give him the Ambode treatment?
July 8, 2019Edo governor Godwin Obaseki has disclosed that his government would set up a commission of inquiry to probe some contracts awarded during the administration of his predecessor in office and current national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),...
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Politics
FG says Buhari committed to lifting 100m Nigerians out of poverty – why it matters
July 8, 2019In President Muhammadu Buhari’s first term, Nigeria got the infamous distinction of becoming the country with the highest number of people living in extreme poverty. Things would be different in this second term if the words of the recently reappointed...
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Scoopinions
Still on the Ruga matter and the threats that followed
July 8, 2019As at the time of writing this piece, news broke that President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the Ruga grazing settlement scheme initiated by his government, ostensibly because it was not consistent with another initiative of his government – the National...
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BOOs
On Ruga and Fulanisation
July 8, 2019I want this on record: I am opposed to the ruga racket. And my misgivings have nothing to do with the conspiracy theories on Islamisation and Fulanisation. I call it a “racket” because that is exactly what it is. I...
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Politics
PDP group, Edwin Clark condemn Elumelu’s suspension
July 8, 2019The Youths Movement of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South, has in a media release on Sunday, referred to the suspension of Hon. Ndudi Elumelu and six other members of the PDP as illegal. The statement was issued...
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BOOs
How dreams die so fast in Nigeria
July 6, 2019Fellow Nigerians, except for the recklessly optimistic souls, it is so easy to give up on our dear beloved country Nigeria. I will explain why in a jiffy. I do not consider myself a young man at almost 60. Let...
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Politics
Elumelu responds to his suspension by the PDP – but what are his options
July 6, 2019Hon. Ndidi Elumelu, the factional minority leader of the House of Representatives, who was announced by the Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila on Wednesday, has expressed disappointment over his suspension by the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP). Background: The PDP National Working Committee...
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Today's Scoops
Diezani to forfeit $40m worth of jewelry to FG
July 5, 2019A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the confiscation of another round of properties belonging to former minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke. Backstory: Just two months ago, Allison-Madueke suffered another loss in a Lagos court which ordered the...
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Today's Scoops
The old guard returns as Buhari makes 13 appointments
July 5, 2019After more than one month of foot dragging, President Muhammadu Buhari finally announced the reappointment of Abba Kyari as his chief of staff and Boss Mustapha as Secretary to the Government of the Federation. He also announced 11 person aides,...
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Politics
Buhari meets with service chiefs who assure him that their strategy is working
July 5, 2019President Muhammadu Buhari met on Thursday with the nation’s security chiefs, and their message for the president and Nigerians was that the security strategy they are currently implementing is working. Attendees included the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin;...
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Today's Scoops
Court dismisses Miyetti Allah’s suit against Benue anti-open grazing law
July 5, 2019An attempt by the Miyetti Allah Kautal organisation to block the implementation of the 2017 Benue Open Grazing Prohibition and Establishment Law failed on Thursday as a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja struck out its suit. How it happened:...
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Today's Scoops
Lai Mohammed to testify in N2.5bn NBC fraud case
July 5, 2019A Federal High Court has granted the application of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to list former minister of information, culture and tourism, Lai Mohammed, as a witness in a N2.5 billion fraud case. What...
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Politics
Osinbajo’s comments support argument that Buhari is breaking the law on appointments
July 5, 2019The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) and the Action Peoples Party (APP), through their counsel, Chibuzor Ezike, on July 3, 2019 filed a suit at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court to order the sack of political...
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BOOs
Why Nigeria’s doctors are leaving, and how the problem can be fixed
July 4, 2019Brain drain is a major challenge facing the Nigerian health system, leading to a dramatic reduction in the number of doctors in the country. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Nigeria is one of the three leading...
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Politics
President Buhari hasn’t learnt his lessons, and market operators are worried
July 4, 2019Some capital market operators on Tuesday lamented the dire situation of the economy and subsequently called on President Muhammadu Buhari to constitute his cabinet immediately. Background: While speaking at a function in Lagos, Mr Ambrose Omorodion, the Chief Operating Officer,...
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Today's Scoops
From two weeks to eight months: Pres. Buhari’s slow-motion finally reaches the NHIS
July 4, 2019On November 2nd, 2018, the presidency set up a panel to investigate graft allegations against the Executive Secretary of the NHIS, Usman Yusuf, and asked him to proceed on administrative leave. The first time Yusuf was suspended by the Governing...
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Politics
Gbajabiamila follows Saraki’s precedent with controversial leadership picks
July 4, 2019Plenary at the House of Representatives on Wednesday turned rowdy and confrontational over House Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila’s announcement of minority leadership positions. The incident happened after Gbajabiamila ignored a list sent by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in which Kingsley...
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BOOs
What does Mrs. Fatoyinbo know?
July 4, 2019After the news broke that Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly had “stepped aside” in the wake of rape accusations against him, people called for thorough investigations of the allegations to ascertain the truth. I agree with them,...
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Today's Scoops
Atiku’s tribunal case begins with some showmanship from his legal team
July 4, 2019As far back as March, the former vice president and PDP presidential candidate in the 2019 presidential election had announced the legal team to challenge his defeat at the last general elections. Dr. Livy Uzoukwu SAN was appointed and announced...
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Today's Scoops
Adeosun and Buratai now on same rank, but Chief of Army Staff has not been replaced
July 10, 2019In what initially appeared to be an army shakeup, the military has come out to debunk reports that Lt. Gen. Yusuf Buratai, the Chief of Army Staff, has been replaced...
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NASS
43 days after inauguration – Buhari sends another appointment list to the senate
July 11, 2019Just as it was in his first term, the early days of President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term is panning out like a reality television show. The president is taking his...
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Politics
Iran summons Nigeria’s envoy over Zakzaky’s continued illegal detention
July 9, 2019Iran has again stepped up awareness about the denial of the fundamental human rights of the embattled Shiite Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, who remains in custody despite court rulings...
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Today's Scoops
One key agenda of NNPC’s new GMD will take a miracle to accomplish – why it matters
July 10, 2019Mele Kyari, the newly appointed Group Managing Director of the national oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation promised that Nigerian government owned refineries will be fully operational by 2023. He...
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Politics
Jonathan is wrong – there are three culprits to blame for non-implementation of national conference report
July 13, 2019Former President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday called for the implementation of the report of the 2014 National Constitutional Conference in view of the yearnings by Nigerians for adequate reforms. Jonathan said...
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NASS
Nigerian Senators want the death penalty for rapists — but there are two issues with that
July 11, 2019The recent rise in reporting of rape by victims is finally getting the attention of the Nigerian Senate. Backdrop: On the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, at least two...
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Politics
Customs officer who wants to succeed Hameed Ali made to undergo mental examination
July 9, 2019An Assistant Superintendent of Customs, Nura Dalhatu, who was yesterday reported to have visited the Customs Comptroller General, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd) in his office and asked to take over...
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Today's Scoops
Sanwo-Olu declares toll free day at Lekki, Admiralty toll plazas – but it’s not a campaign plot this time
July 10, 2019Thursday, July 11th, 2019 would be a toll free day during the morning and evening peak hours at the Lekki and Admiralty toll plazas in Lagos, according to the Lagos...
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Doing Business
Nigerian Customs seized 90 containers of rice in 2017 – now a court has ordered it to pay up
July 11, 2019The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) and its board have been ordered by a Federal High Court in Abuja to pay N5.5 billion in damages over the unlawful seizure of 90...
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Politics
Slapping Sen. Abbo arraigned by police; granted bail for N5m
July 9, 2019Senator Elisha Abbo, who represents Adamawa North Senatorial District in the Senate, was granted bail after being arraigned by the police on Monday on allegations of assault. He has been...
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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...