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Daily Archives: October 19, 2016

Patience Jonathan

Patience Jonathan Reacts To President Buhari’s Comment About His Wife Aisha Belonging To His Kitchen (Must Read)

Patience Jonathan, a former First Lady of Nigeria and the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, is one of those who can strongly disagree with President Muhammadu Buhari on his views about women’s place in the society. Recall that earlier today [...]

October 19, 2016 Government and politics
Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie

Buhari Wasted Opportunity To Boldly Reform Nigeria – Chimamanda

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie says President Muhammadu Buhari has squandered the massive goodwill and support he had upon his inauguration as President and missed an opportunity to set Nigeria on the right path. “Mr Buhari ascended to the presidency [...]

October 19, 2016 Government and politics
Olusegun Obasanjo

It Is Not Buhari’s Job To Address Fulani Herdsmen/Farmers’ Crises – Obasanjo

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Tuesday, maintained that it’s not the “job” of President Muhammadu Buhari to address the lingering crisis between farmers and Fulani herdsmen across the country. He made the remark at the 23rd Annual LAPO Development Forum [...]

October 19, 2016 Government and politics

Internet Access Of Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Cut Off Following Clinton Emails Leaks

Ecuador has cut the internet connection of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in its London embassy, the anti-secrecy group said, claiming the move was in response to the group’s publication of documents related to US presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton. “We can confirm [...]

October 19, 2016 What the papers say

BringBackOurGirls Slams Buhari’s Daughter Over Fundraiser Using Group’s Name

The BringBackOurGirls, BBOG group has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Hadiza Buhari-Bello, for using its name to raise funds for Chibok girls. Ms. Buhari-Bello organised an event on Monday, October 17, 2016 where the, Peace Corps of Nigeria donated N3.5 [...]

October 19, 2016 What the papers say

Niger Delta: Nigerian Navy Cracks Down On Oil Thieves, Illegal Refineries

In line with the resolve to eliminate all forms of economic sabotage, crude oil theft and other criminal activities, the operatives of the Nigerian Navy have continued the crackdown on criminals within the maritime domain – Niger Delta. The patrol [...]

October 19, 2016 What the papers say

‘Buhari Tyranny Taken Too Far’ – PDP Condemns EFCC Arrest Of Fani-Kayode Wife, Infant Son

The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned the arrest and detention of Precious Chikwendu, wife of Femi Fani-Kayode, a former aviation minister and chieftain of the party, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Ms. Chikwendu was on Monday, October [...]

October 19, 2016 What the papers say
donald-trump

‘Donald Trump Laughed Over Celebrity Apprentice Contestant Gropping Me’ – Staff

Donald Trump Laughed Over Celebrity Apprentice Contestant – Oscar nominee Gary Busey allegedly sexually assaulted a female Apprentice employee during his time on the show, five Apprentice employees. Donald Trump knew about the incident, laughed it off, and kept Busey on [...]

October 19, 2016 What the papers say

BOMBSHELL: Supreme Court Justice Okoro Accuses Amaechi Of Trying To Bribe Him And Chief Justice

John Inyang Okoro, a justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, has written a letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mahmood Mohammed accusing Buhari’s transport minister, Rotimi Amaechi of attempting to bribe him to pervert justice in the matters of [...]

October 19, 2016 Government and politics
Boko Haram

BREAKING: Soldiers Missing As Boko Haram Overwhelms Army In Ambush

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that the country’s troops on Monday evening suffered a setback in the hands of Boko Haram insurgents in the country’s North East region. The confirmation was contained in a statement, just released on Tuesday, October [...]

October 19, 2016 What the papers say

BREAKING: Former Presidential Adviser And Journalist, Ken Saro-Wiwa Jnr Is Dead

Ken Saro-Wiwa, Jnr Ken Saro-Wiwa, Jnr, son of the late Ogoni leader icon, Ken Saro-Wiwa has died. According to family sources, the award-winning journalist suffered a stroke on Saturday. He went into a coma soon after and was placed on [...]

October 19, 2016 What the papers say
Police On Rampage In Ondo, Arrest 50 PDP Youth Leaders

Police On Rampage In Ondo, Arrest 50 PDP Youth Leaders

Ahead of the November 2016 governorship election in Ondo State, officers of the Nigerian Police Force went on rampage in the morning of Tuesday, October 18, 2016 arresting over 50 youth leaders and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, [...]

October 19, 2016 What the papers say

What Other Room? Aisha Buhari Steps Out In N1.2 Million Outfit In London [LOOK]

Wife of Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari, is heading to Brussels, Belgium where she will speak on Women’s Role in Global Security. Mrs Buhari made this known on her instagram page on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. “Heading to Brussels [...]

October 19, 2016 Government and politics