Burna Boy, Adekunle Gold, Yemi Alade To Be Considered For Grammy Awards (Who Do You Think Might Win?)

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There are news making rounds that some contemporary Nigerian musicians are being considered for a Grammy Award.

We all know that the 61st Grammy Award is coming soon in a couple of months, January 2019 to be exact and some Nigerian artistes have been handpicked to be listed for a Grammy Award nomination.

These artistes are: Burna Boy, Adekunle Gold and Mama Africa herself, Yemi Alade, will be considered for a nomination in the ‘Best World Music Album‘ category.

While Burna Boy has ‘Outside’, Adekunle Gold has ‘About 30’ and Yemi Alade has ‘Black Magic’, as their latest respective album.

Who Do You Think Might Win The Award? drop your comments.

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EXCLUSIVE: What DSS report says about Oshiomhole by Fredrick Nwabufo

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 15th November 2018

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 Augustine  Raphael

The depth of filth in the APC primary election can contain a tsunami. The “inglorious” exercise and its resulting attrition betray the anti-corruption sloganeering of the Buhari administration.

A lot has been said about the alleged involvement of Adams Oshiomhole, APC national chairman, in the corruption shin-dig. But what is the position of the DSS? The secret police interrogated Oshiomhole, and really did ask him to resign over allegations of bribery.

Was it right in making this demand of him? What effectuated the agency to toe such a controversial and unpopular path?

Well, the DSS has submitted the report of its investigations to the presidency, and it recommended the prosecution of the APC chairman. The new DSS chief is said to be a man of integrity and unbending principle, and will not brook any compromise.

The case against Oshiomhole is that he allegedly received a total bribe of $55 million, some of which were allegedly remitted into proxy accounts, one of them his niece’s. Though some party chieftains claim it is $80 million. Hope Uzodinma, APC Imo governorship candidate, was alleged to have paid a bribe of $3 million while Rochas Okorocha offered $500,000, which was rejected. Dapo Abiodun, Ogun state governorship candidate, was also alleged to have offered $5 million. And one Farouk Adamu is alleged to be the “coordinator”, who also allegedly shared $17 million bribe from Zamfara with Niyi Adebayo and some party leaders. The DSS report contains, much, the details of the transactions.

But why does the presidency appear lethargic in this matter? Why is there no reaction at this point?

I believe this is a test, which if flunked would pooh-pooh whatever credibility this government has left. Though President Muhammadu Buhari seems resolute about allowing Oshiomhole face the law, there seems to be counter forces within the presidency and in the APC against his resolve.

Can Buhari prevail? Will Buhari prevail? Or will this be another Babachir Lawal?

There is a sore argument that the case is a party affair; hence should not be the subject of a security probe or prosecution. But does the APC exist on Mars? Is the party a law onto itself? Does it exist outside Nigerian laws? If a crime has been supposedly committed the offender must submit to the law of the land, and not the APC law.

Really, it is a mockery of the anti-corruption war if the presidency succumbs to pressure and ride with the current on this issue. It will be another own goal. In fact, if the APC government deodorises the alleged corruption in its own house, it cannot fumigate it elsewhere.

The silence of the presidency is deafening. It must realise that this case has gone beyond the party. It is now an issue of state interest, and should be treated as such.

But will the presidency ride against this tide?

2019 Presidency: Why Buhari, APC Ordered Security To Search Me – Atiku

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The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of ordering the security personnel that searched his (Atiku’s) private Jet.

The Wazirin Adamawa had revealed how he was intimidated by security agents on his return from Dubai on Sunday

Speaking through the Atiku Campaign Organization in a statement yesterday, the former Vice President alleged that the deployment of security men was directly ordered by the President in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief, being the only one so authorized to do so.

He also observed that the search of the aircraft had been canvassed in a statement issued by the All Progressives Congress, APC, a week ago.

The Atiku Campaign Organization said, “On November 5, 2018, exactly a week ago today, the All Progressives Congress released an official statement accusing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of having strategy meetings for the purpose of moving ‘illicit cash’ into Nigeria and they asked the security services to investigate HE Atiku Abubakar and his plane.

“To quote from the APC’s statement, the ruling party said ‘Our intelligence, anti-graft and security agencies must be awake to their responsibility of investigating the Dubai meeting.

‘Cash-and-carry politicians must be prevented from moving illicit cash around to induce voters and sponsor election violence and rigging.

“Again, relevant agencies must check suspicious movement of cash both locally and internationally by politically exposed persons under the guise of a ‘Dubai meeting’ or any clandestine meeting’

“They thereafter asked the security services to search aircraft belonging to members of the Peoples Democratic Party.

“That statement evinced an obvious premeditated intention by the APC and its Federal Government to deliberately embarrass the former Vice President by invading his plane with security personnel and possibly to set him up for the crimes they had already officially accused him of in their statement.

“The official denial by the All Progressives Congress and the Presidency of any hand in the ordeal of the former Vice President is put to lie when you examine their statement of last week which was clearly what was implemented against the former Vice President. It also shows that both parties have no credibility and will do or say anything to further their interests.

“The statement by the aviation ministry that the search of Atiku Abubakar’s plane is ‘routine’ is an afterthought that does not hold water for the simple reason that the PDP Presidential candidate has been flying in and out of Nigeria without ever receiving such a treatment until the APC released its statement.

“This event raises grave concerns about using government services for purely political purposes and what this portends for the conduct of free and fair elections in February 2019, and shows as hollow President Buhari’s promise to superintendent over credible polls.

“The Atiku Presidential Campaign Organisation wishes to remind Nigerians and the international community that by Nigeria’s constitution, only the President can order the deployment of military and paramilitary personnel as Commander-in-Chief.

“That, combined with the statement released last week, is proof beyond reasonable doubt that what happened to Atiku Abubakar was not a routine exercise, but a deliberate attempt to intimidate him by those who have seen the political handwriting on the wall.”

ASUU Strike: Fayemi Speaks On Why Union Should Not Go On Strike

ASUU Strike: Fayemi Speaks On Why Union Should Not Go On Strike

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 13th November 2018

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 Augustine Raphael

Fayemi Lists What Buhari Has Done In The Education Sector

As the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), strike enters its second week, Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has declared the union as faring better under the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration.

He added that, the union, ought not to have embarked on strike action.

Fayemi who spoke with journalists in Paris at the end of the President’s interactive session with Nigerians living in France, said “If you talk about tertiary education, ASUU is on strike, but you ask yourself, why is ASUU on strike. ASUU claimed that it is on strike because it wants improvement in the fortunes of education in Nigeria and that government has not lived up to expectations.

“I made bold to say that no government has done as much as this government has done. Not just for ASUU, but for tertiary education in our country.

“Is it enough? Absolutely, it’s not going to be enough. We have to keep doing more.

“But ask yourself what was the average wage in the University system before. A university professor earn more than me as a governor. My salary as a governor is N500,000. Most university professors earn about the same amount if not more.

“Yes, you may argue that there are other opportunities available, there are also other opportunities that are available that are not being taken advantage of by our academics. I can say a little bit about this because this is my terrain.

“I do not think that ASUU on its own strength can argue that government has not done well. There is hardly any institution in Nigeria today, including states universities, that have not had the benefit of intervention.

“It is either the government is building an auditorium or rehabilitating a laboratory, or improving on students hostels in virtually all the universities as I speak to you. That’s what TETFUND does via their intervention funds. That again is not the complete solution.” he said

The governor said that there is need to revisit a whole lot of things about education policy in the country.

He added “Can we continue to maintain a tuition-free education in Nigeria, in even Federal universities. What UNESCO pushes for, what most universal human rights positions argue for, is that basic education should be free. Basic education is free in Nigeria right up to secondary schools.

“As for free university education, I’m not so sure that is what we really need right now. But in order to address that, we also must elevate the place of technical and vocational education in our country so that we don’t see those that go for technical education as inferior to those who go to universities.

“Our educational system should focus on functionality rather than just certificates. I think this is what ASUU and other drivers of change in our economy should be arguing for.

“Can we add more resources to education budget? Absolutely we can. But when you have competing needs, you cannot have everything that you want. And this is something ASUU needs to know,” he said

He also pointed out that education is the responsibility of the three tiers of government and not just that of the Federal Government.

“When we talk about 5% of the budget going into education, we often do not take into account recurrent expenditure, we focus on capital expenditure.

“Secondly, we exclusively think that the Federal Government alone is responsible for education. Education is a responsibility across the board and there are states budgets that must be factored into that total picture.

“Also there is local governments budget that must be factored into that picture because basic education is the responsibility at the lower level of government.” he said

On President Muhammadu Buhari’s participation at the Peace Forum in Paris, Fayemi noted that peace is very important to development.

“I feel it’s appropriate for President Macron to invite our President for the forum,” he said  

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Buhari Addresses Ganduje Bribery Video In France

Events took a new development yesterday, when President Muhammadu Buhari broke silence on the bribe-taking videos of Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.

He said the security agencies were vetting the video and that action would be taken on the matter soon.

The President’s response on the Ganduje videos followed a remark by a Kano student in France, who lauded the achievements of the governor, especially on scholarship, and advised the federal government to emulate the governor.

But the president reportedly asked the student if he had watched the governor’s videos allegedly receiving bribe in dollars.

“That aside, haven’t you watched the videos of the governor stuffing dollars under his gown?” the president asked rhetorically.

“We gave the videos to security agencies for vetting. And we will surely take action on the matter if he is found guilty.”

  

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Seun Kuti Call Out Kanye West For Claiming Fela’s Spirit Is With Him

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 15th October 2018

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 Augustine Raphael 

Seun Kuti has taken to his Instagram account to call out American rapper, Kanye West, who had claimed that he is possessed by the spirit of Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

Kanye revealed this in a nine minute video titled ‘Mind Control’, which was shared on his Twitter account yesterday, where he had claimed that the spirit of the late legend flows through him.

“I am in Africa recording. The music is the best on the planet. I am the best living recording artiste… we, rather, because the spirit flows through me. The spirit of Fela, the spirit of Marley, the spirit of Pac flows through me,” said Kanye in the video, adding, “We know who the best is.”

The video attracted reactions on social media, and Seun Kuti was among the people who reacted, he took to his Instagram to reply the rapper, “On behalf of the Kuti family, I want to state that the spirit of Olufela Anikulapo Kuti isn’t anywhere near Kanye West,” he said.

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Nigerian News Headlines For Tuesday, 13th November, 2018.

Nigerian News Headlines For Tuesday, 13th November, 2018.

1. APC shelves plan to impeach Saraki and Dogara

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has suggested that it might give up the plan to impeach the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, as it threatened, following their defection.

The APC, speaking through its National Auditor, Dr. George Moghalu, said the rigid stipulations for the impeachment of the principal officers have compelled the ruling party to shelve the idea.

2. NHRC to investigate alleged killing of 492 Shiites

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is set to look into the alleged illegal killing of 492 Shiites by the army and the police between 2014 and 2018.

The confirmation was contained in a letter dated November 7, 2018 and signed by Valerie Duruh in response to a petition sent by human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN).

3. Court revokes Orji Uzor Kalu’s bail

A federal high court sitting in Lagos has revoked the bail granted ex-Governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu, for failure to appear before it.

Recall that hearing in the trial of Kalu for an alleged fraud of N7.65bn was stalled last Monday due to the absence of the ex-governor from court.

4. EFCC Chairman, Magu silent on Ganduje bribery video

The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu today seemingly avoided answering questions on whether the Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, was on a probe.

Magu had invited reporters for a press conference in commemoration of his third year in office.

5. EFCC to investigate Adams Oshiomhole

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will this week begin investigation into allegations of financial misconduct leveled against the embattled national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, and his Chief of Staff, Abbas Braimoh.

Speaking at the weekend, a member of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the anti-graft agency will invite Oshiomhole for interrogation over the allegations as they constitute financial crime.

6. Oshimhole says DSS cannot remove him as APC national chairman

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole, says the Department of State Services (DSS) cannot demand the resignation of a party chairman.

Oshiomhole said this when he made an appearance on a television interview in reaction to comments trailing his invitation by the security agency.

7. We are not responsible for budget delays – NASS replies Buhari

The Senate has told the presidency to stop blaming the National Assembly for the delay in the passage of the nation’s annual budget.

It also asked the executive arm of government to stop playing politics with the annual fiscal document.

8. IPOB bans Ohanaeze from South East, accuses them of plan to kill Nnamdi Kanu

The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has banned the activities of Ohanaeze in the South-East region.

The ban by IPOB is an indefinite one placed on the apex Igbo cultural organisation by leader of the separatist group.

9. EFCC moves to prosecute former SGF, Babachir Lawal

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made moves to prosecute former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, over alleged conspiracy, breach of trust and stealing of Internally Displaced People’s (IDPs) funds.

Lawal was relieved of his duty as the SGF, over allegations that he looted the funds of the Presidential Initiative on the North East (PINE) through front companies. However, he has consistently maintained his innocence and denied the allegations.

10. FG to sack all teachers without required qualification

The minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, has said that all teachers in the nation’s educational system without basic qualifications will be sacked by December 31, 2019.

The minister expressed President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to sustain and fund basic education sub-sector through the UBEC or support state governments, adding that over N258.5 billion has been expended on basic education in the country.

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Mervel Legend Stan Lee Has Kicked The Bucket.

ENTERTAINMENTMervel Legend Stan Lee Has Kicked The Bucket.

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 13th November 2018

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 Agustine Raphael

Stan Lee, Legendary comic-book creator, writer, personality, actor and producer, has died at the 95 years old, his daughter Joan Celia “J.C.” Lee’s attorney said.

Lee had been in bad health this year — he was hospitalised in February for pneumonia. Lee’s wife, Joan, died in July 2017 at the age of 93.

According to Hollywood reporter, Lee was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Monday morning.

The former president and chairman of Marvel comics was the most recognizable and successful comic-book creator in the history of the medium who paved the way for Marvel to become the premiere multimedia company it is today under Disney that produces top-grossing films, television series, video games, merchandise and more.

Other notable creations include the first mainstream African-American superhero’s Black Panther and Captain America’s partner Falcon, along with iconic side characters for his heroes such as Spider-Man’s love interest Mary Jane Watson and hot-tempered newspaper boss J. Jonah Jameson.

Lee, real name Stanley Martin Lieber, was born December 28, 1922, in New York City to Romanian immigrants Celia and Jack Lieber.

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige,speaking on his death said: “No one has had more of an impact on my career and everything we do at Marvel Studios than Stan Lee

“Stan leaves an extraordinary legacy that will outlive us all. Our thoughts are with his daughter, his family and the millions of fans who have been forever touched by Stan’s genius, charisma and heart. Excelsior!”

Nigerian govt to sack teachers without basic qualifications by 2019

Nigerian govt to sack teachers without basic qualifications by 2019

The minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, has said that all teachers in the nation’s educational system without basic qualifications will be sacked by December 31, 2019. 

Adamu, who was represented by the Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Prof. Hamid Boboyi, disclosed this on Monday in Benin at the Edo Summit themed: “Edo […] Nigerian govt to sack teachers without basic qualifications by 2019

Buhari assents to Extradition Act, four others

Raphael Augustine at @wahala9ja  - some minutes ago,

President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to five bills, including the Extradition (Amendment) Act 2018, Federal Capital Territory Appropriation Act, 2018 and Nigerian Centre For Disease Control And Prevention (Establishment) Act, 2018. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Sen. Ita Enang, disclosed this when he addressed State House correspondents in […] Buhari assents to Extradition Act, four others

I Will Reform The Health Sector – Oby Ezekwesili

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 12th November 2018

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 Augustine Raphael

Oby Ezekwesili, the presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), has promised to let go of fuel subsidy if elected as president

The former vice-president of the World Bank, said this while unveiling her road map for 2019 in Lagos today.

She claimed that oil subsidy had been renamed under-recovery and has spent N1.3 trillion on fuel subsidies.

She explained that the same government allocated N1.3 trillion to capital projects for an entire budget year.

Ezekwesili said she is committed to implementing difficult reforms, including the oil sector reform.

“When I read somewhere that the minister of state for petroleum resources disclosed that the federal government spends N1.3trillion on under-recovery, which is the new name that this government has given to fuel subsidy, I was shaken.

“N1.3 trillion, as in 1.3 trillion? Let me put that figure in perspective for you. The former minister of finance told us a few months ago that the total amount that the federal government released for capital expenditure is N1.3 trillion.

“The total amount of money that this government spends on subsidising fuel is about the same amount that it spends on the construction of roads and stocking our hospitals with medicine, funding our universities, and working on power as well as other types of infrastructure.

“It is the same fuel that ends up in neighbouring countries, the same fuel that the poorest among us in several state across the country pay substantially more for?

“Some people are feeding fat and buying private jets on our commonwealth. That is why this unwholesome fuel subsidy must go.

“It is stagnating our economy, and impoverishing our people. Just imagine how much good an ACPN government can do with an extra N1.3 trillion to spend effectively and efficiently, considering that my middle name is Madam Due Process.”