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It’s All About Buying And Selling

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By ALEX OTTI It would not be difficult to understand why as an Igbo man, I am writing about buying and selling. That is the vocation of majority of my people. Some people deride the trader by making uncomplimentary comments about buying and selling. Well, today, I am going to demonstrate that everything in life is actually about buying and selling. The inspiration to write this piece came from a discussion I had recently with a driver known as Eddy. He was assigned to me by my host in the…

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NCPC Boss Hosts Israeli Envoy To Africa, Ambassador To Nigeria

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The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) Rev. Tor Uja recently played host to two Israeli Envoys in his office, they are the Israeli Envoy to Africa Mr. Gideon Behar and the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria Mr. Guy Feldman. The Executive Secretary called on the Israeli government to build a national monument in Nigeria that would serve as a symbol of Nigeria relationship with the State of Israel. He solicited the assistance of the Israeli Government in the area of Visa facilitation so that the process would…

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Biafra: Constitutional Lawyer Insists IPOB Can’t Restrict Movement, Force People To Sit At Home

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Respected Constitutional lawyer and an Abuja-based rights Activist, Osuagwu Ugochukwu has warned the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, against compelling to sit at home on May 30. The Activist, a warned the secessionist group against taking the Laws into their hands in their planned bid to force Ibos and Non-Igbos in staying at home on May 30 2017. Ugochukwu said it was totally wrong for the group to force people who do not believe in Biafra to stay at home and stop motorist from moving in and out of eastern…

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Conduct Of CBT: JAMB Commended Over High Standard

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The Joint Action Coalition on Education (JACE), a coalition of various oberver groups which monitored Saturday’s UTME in various parts of the country has commended the Computer Based Test (CBT) deployed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB), saying it has not just reduced incidence of examination malpractices but has also put Nigeria in line with global best practices In a post UTME monitoring briefing  in Lagos on Sunday, South West Zonal Co-ordinator of the group, Ayokunle Adumashin said JAMB deserves special commendation for having the courage to go…

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Buhari: A President And His Covenant With God

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By Israel Abiodun Destiny has a strong influence in the shape of the affairs of men and nations. Theologians believe only God Almighty determines and divinely controls any outing of destiny at any phase in time and history. And God works in mysterious ways. Even the great seer, Nostradamus cannot challenge the potency and efficacy of God on matters of fate and existence. God knows today, much as He knows tomorrow clearer than the commercial clairvoyants and soothsayers that dot the face of the earth. Great seers bow before His…

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Group Chides Journalist’s Involvement In Latest Boko Haram Video

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A humanitarian  organization under the aegis  of Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC), in Jos on Saturday expressed concern over a new Boko Haram video being promoted by a supposed journalist, Ahmed Salkida to stop threatening Nigerians simply because he lost out in the negotiations that led to the recent release of some 82 Chibok Girls. The video, SHAC said, is allegedly being promoted by a known Boko Haram ally and propagandist, Ahmad Salkida, “who claims to be a journalist and is hiding under the noble profession to justify his possession…

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Oloyede: Bulldozer Of A Different Kind

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By Nkechi Odoma Every man fights, at least, a battle once in his life time. He either wins or loses. But African allegories are replete with great warriors who are famed for conquering all forces anytime they step out on the battlefield. They are venerated each time the call of duty beckons. And those determined to render honest leadership in Nigeria face a battle-like situation against retrogressive forces. The current Registrar of Joint Matriculation and Admissions Board (JAMB), Professor Is-haq Oloyede strikes like one such Nigerian-African. He does not belong…

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Buratai’s Lethal Blow On Terrorists Remnants

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By Gabriel Onoja In every institution, changes are necessary from time to time in order to reposition the organisation to meet its targets, mandate and emerging challenges. A clear-headed leadership ensures fresh hands with new ideas, are injected into a system for perfect service delivery. Fresh puzzles, sometimes require new hands and ideas to demystify them.  Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai is a fascinating soldier. A thorough breed no doubt, the Army Chief decodes a problem ahead of time and knows when to move…

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You Are Out To Destroy Buhari, Osinbajo, Yoruba Youths Tells Fani-Kayode

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Yoruba youths, under the aegis of Concerned O’oduwa Progressive Youth Assembly, COPYA,  have accused former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani Kayode on trying to destroy President Muhammadu Buhari and his vice, Prof Yemi Osinbajo. The group said the verbal attacks on the presidency by Fani-Kayode, a chieftain of the PDP does not show that he is a true Yoruba man, which he claims to be. FFK, as Fani is fondly called had in the recent times described as a ‘slave to dark and shameless cabal’ in Aso Rock. “We have…

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Fayose, FFK And Other “Saints”: Please Return Nigeria’s Loot

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By Sanmi S. Ola There is something strikingly amusing about some Nigerian leaders. They regale in oddities; celebrate the profane and seek to stamp the seal of illegalities all the times. Most recently, Nigerians have been forced to contend with too many of such characters; but two of them are really outstanding in Nigeria’s hall of perfidy. All dais point to the incumbent Ekiti state Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose and the former Aviation minister, Chief Femi-Fani Kayode (FFK). They are two of a kind and share too many things in…

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