Adebayo Emuleomo

November 29, 2015

‘Jonathan tried to kill me’ | 7 things we learned from Timipre Sylva’s interview

As the Bayelsa governorship election scheduled for December 5 approaches, Timipre Sylva, who was in 2011 the governor of Bayelsa before getting ousted, is running under the flag of the All Progressives Congress. In a recent in-depth interview with Vanguard, Sylva bared his mind aplenty and here are 7 things we grasped. 1. Stop asking Sylva if... Read More

Bayelsa, december, guber polls, Nigerian politics

November 29, 2015

Kogi election: How Igala youth protested APC’s ‘rumoured’ selection of Yahaya Bello (PHOTOS)

After news spread that Yahaya Bello, popularly known as ‘Fair Plus’, had been selected as candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the December 5 supplementary governorship election in Kogi, wild jubilation broke out in parts of the Central Senatorial District of the state. But while the people of the central district jubilated, youths in the... Read More

APC, Audu Abubakar, governorship election, Igala, James Faleke, Mohammed Audu, Yahaya Bello

November 29, 2015

I’m governor-elect of Kogi, according to the constitution – Faleke

The Kogi State All Progressives Congress’ deputy governorship candidate, John Faleke, has written again to the national chairman of the party, John Oyegun, insisting that he’s the governor-elect and should be declared accordingly. The Independent National Electoral Commission declared the election conducted on Saturday, November 21 inconclusive, in which Faleke ran as the deputy for... Read More

APC, governorship, Kogi, PDP, Politics

November 28, 2015

How PDP spokesperson, Olisa Metuh celebrated his 50th birthday (PHOTOS)

National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metu, on Friday, November 27, celebrated his 50th birthday. Metuh, alongside his family and friends, visited the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Wassa, Abuja, to spend the day with them and share relief items. See below, photos from the visit:

Abuja, birthday, IDP Camps, Olisa Metuh

El Rufai claims that a former minister tried to return N50bn through him | YNaija.com

November 28, 2015

SGF says El-Rufai lied… about what GEJ spent on Independence celebrations

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has, in so many words, described the governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, as a liar. The governor of Kaduna state, El Rufai had earlier claimed that the previous administration led by Goodluck Jonathan, spent up to N64 billion for Independence celebrations between 2011... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

budget, Goodluck Jonathan, independence, Independence celebration, kaduna, Nasir el-Rufai, nigeria, president buhari, SGF

November 28, 2015

No time! APC begins Kogi governorship campaign for Yahaya Bello (PHOTOS)

Shortly after it was announced that Yahaya Bello would replace Audu Abubakar, as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, the campaign process appears to have commenced. The APC selected Bello as the candidate for the supplementary poll, ahead of late Audu’s running mate, James Abiodun Faleke, who has been retained as the party’s deputy governorship candidate. Less... Read More

Samson Siasia's mother has been released by her abductors | YNaija.com

November 28, 2015

Siasia’s mother freed by abductors after 13 days

The mother of Samson Siasia has regained her freedom, after spending 13 days in captivity. Madam Beauty Siasia was seized by kidnappers on November 16, from her residence in Odoni community of Sagama Local Council Area of Bayelsa state. The release of Madam Siasia was confirmed by the Bayelsa State police spokesman, Asinim Buswat, who... Read More

Bayelsa, kidnappers, Madam Beauty Siasia, released, samson siasia

November 28, 2015

Kachifo, Ake Arts and Book Festival to raise $10,000 for Binyavanga Wainaina

Kachifo Limited will be supporting Ake Arts and Book Festival, in collaboration with Vee Global Concepts Ltd, Sabi News and Freedom Park, to raise $10,000 for Binyavanga Wainaina – writer, activist and dear friend – who recently suffered a major stroke. There will be a fundraiser for Binyavanga this Saturday, November 28, at the Members’... Read More

books, festival, Fund raiser

November 27, 2015

‘Boko Haram insurgents are planning to attack Abuja’ (DETAILS)

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has raised an alarm over plans by the Boko Haram terrorists to attack worship centres and markets in Abuja, using young girls. The Administration therefore enjoined places of worship to be watchful and to particularly look out for unknown persons dressed as aid workers loitering around the worship centres and markets.... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Abuja, FCT, Military, police, security, terrorism

November 27, 2015

Dubai Tourism Debuts at Akwaaba, rewards Nigerians with amazing travel and shopping experience

As part of a diverse programme of activities to mark the 2016 Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai Tourism has launched a competition rewarding Nigerians with exciting paid travel experiences to the city, to enjoy the festival in January. Tagged the “Dubai Shopping Festival Giveaway” promotion, Dubai plans to reward Nigerians who are keen travelers with thrilling... Read More

Akwaaba, tourism, travels

November 27, 2015

Saraki inaugurated some Senate committees on Thursday (See Photos)

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Thursday, November 26, presided over the inauguration of some Senate Committees. Saraki presided over the inauguration of the following committees; Judiciary, Drugs and Narcotics, Human Rights & Legal Matters, Ecology & Climate Change, Environment, Public Procurement, Solid Minerals, Local and Foreign Debts, National Identity & National Population. See pictures below:

national, plenary, Saraki, senate

OPENNASS

November 27, 2015

Senators purportedly at loggerheads with Saraki over new ‘Order Book’

Nigerian senators have reportedly uncovered a secret plan to print a new Order Book (Senate Standing Orders 2015) by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to cover up the irregularities in some of his actions in the Senate. However, several senators consider the plan a desecration of the Upper Chamber and are poised to fight it. The... Read More

plenary, Rule book, senate

November 26, 2015

Women can win big in general elections – Aisha Ahmad, WIMBIZ boss

The Women in Management, Business and Public Service group (WIMBIZ) has selected Aishah Ahmad, CFA as its new chairperson. Aishah gave her acceptance speech at their 14th annual conference closing ceremony and stated her delight and happiness at being selected. “It is with a great sense of humility, excitement and some trepidation that I accept... Read More

gender, Mama Taraba, WIMBIZ, women

November 26, 2015

Learn what your employer is looking for on #AikiClinic

This November, #AikiClinic is back! #AikiClinic is part of the activities of AikiNigeria to keep young people connected to relevant information, career opportunities and guidance. #AikiClinic provides guidance for Nigerians in areas of career planning, skill acquisition, entrepreneurship development, job sourcing and small business sustainability. The November session of Aiki Twitter chat tagged #AikiClinic will... Read More

#Aikiclinic, employer, twitter., youths

November 26, 2015

48 or 500 Nigerians deported? See the different reactions on Twitter

Several reactions have followed the reports that 500 Nigerians were deported by the United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 25. While some rued the reports as embarrassing for the nation, others faulted the claims and totaled the number of deportees to be 48 as opposed to 500. Bottom line is that some people were deported and Nigerians have... Read More

Deportation, Immigration, twitter., united kingdom

November 26, 2015

Yakata! Black Friday is finally here

The D-Day is finally here. Yakata sales has kicked off on Konga.com. Visit www.konga.com/yakata to access the mind blowing discounts on almost all products on Konga.com today. Yakata started at 6am this morning and would continue tomorrow, Friday the 27th of November, 2015. You can finally stock up on those items you’ve been waiting to... Read More

Konga, Yakata, Yakata sales

November 26, 2015

Northern, Southern elders take mutual stand on Biafra agitation

In a recent meeting held in Abuja, the Nigerian Leaders of Thought, a group which comprises prominent elders from the northern and southern parts of Nigeria, cautioned the groups fanning the flames of war to desist from such, as it threatens the peaceful coexistence of the nation. The need for the meeting came about in... Read More

army, biafra, south east, South-south

November 25, 2015

After 10 years of service, NDLEA boss quits

The chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ahmadu Giade, has drawn the curtain on his 10 years of service. Giade made the announcement at an elaborate ceremony held in his honor on Wednesday, November 25, at the NDLEA Ikoyi office. While speaking at the ceremony, Giade listed some of his accomplishments in the past... Read More

November 25, 2015

Fani Kayode says you’re a ‘village idiot’ and ‘compound fool’ if you believe the Army

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani Kayode is no stranger to tackling authority and federal governments. This time around, Fani-Kayode, who never shies away from saying things the way he deems fit, is engaging the Nigerian Army and the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government. Fani-Kayode believes that the Nigerian Army truly lost 105 soldiers during a recent Boko... Read More

boko haram, FFK, Military, propaganda

November 25, 2015

‘Igbo leaders have shown their inferiority complex’ | MASSOB, IPOB reject dialogue

Movement for Actualization for Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have rejected the South East governors’ resolution, in an attempt to quell the protests over the detention of the director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu and agitations for secession. In a statement released on Wednesday, November 25, MASSOB claims... Read More

biafra, MASSOB, Nnamdi Kanu, south east

November 25, 2015

This is what APC wants you to do about fuel scarcity

As the queues at petrol stations get longer and frustration of Nigerians gets more obvious, the ruling political party of the nation, the All Progressives Congress, has a message to deliver. Writing on its Twitter page, the APC said President Muhammadu Buhari, is addressing the issue of fuel scarcity. The APC is aware of the hardship Nigerians... Read More

APC, Buhari, fuel scarcity, Petroleum

Chris Ngige is not worried about the ministerial screening | YNaija.com

November 25, 2015

Minister Ngige makes lofty promises to young Nigerians

Dr Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labor and Employment has brought a flicker of hope for the teeming population of unemployed Nigerian youths. Ngige said the Federal Government would venture into a new approach to battle the massive youth unemployment that’s been prevalent in the country for years. He claims the new approach would galvanize the economy... Read More

Change, employment, government, ministry

November 24, 2015

Change? FG to launch war against African time, indiscipline

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday, revealed that a campaign against indiscipline, African-time syndrome and loss of social norms and values will commence at the close of the year. He revealed this at a strategic planning meeting held with the chief executives of agencies and other top management staff of the... Read More

APC, indiscipline, lai mohammed, Ministry of Information, Politics

November 24, 2015

US Consulate hosts The Future Awards Africa 2015 nominees

The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) nominees will be hosted to a strictly by invitation-only reception by the United States Consulate on Tuesday, November 24 at the Consular-General’s residence in Lagos, Nigeria. The reception is subsequent to the unveiling of 56 nominees for TFAA scheduled to hold on 6th December, 2015 in Lagos, Nigeria. The nominations... Read More

#AfricaNeedsYou, The Future Awards Africa, The US Consulate

November 24, 2015

Our party is not in power to lament – Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomole has called upon the Federal Government to join hands in the fight to kick quackery out of the medical profession. The governor sad this when the Minister of State for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire visited him in his office, on Tuesday. The governor revealed that the dangers of quackery in the medical... Read More

Edo state, Federal Government of Nigeria, Health, Ministry of Health

Ebola scare hits Calabar | YNaija.com

November 24, 2015

Ebola makes a return to Liberia, 15-year-old boy dies

In September, Liberians were relieved to learn that the deadly Ebola Virus Disease had been eradicated from their country. But it appears the jubilation was short-lived. According to Chief Medical Officer of Liberia, Francis Kateh, a 15 year old boy has died of Ebola in Liberia, the first of such fatality in months. The boy, “Nathan... Read More

africa, Ebola, Health, medical

November 24, 2015

1, 000 youth to get N2bn from Bank of Industry

The Bank of Industry has resumed the training of 1,000 corps members who were successful in their application for the Graduate Entrepreneurship Fund. The Fund is geared at empowering National Youth Service Corps members who submitted excellent entrepreneurial ideas with loans of up to N2 million each. BOI, in a statement released revealed that out... Read More

Bank of Industry, investment, nysc, youths

November 24, 2015

A month after, Kogi governor heeds Appeal Court ruling on LG Chairmen

Kogi state governor, Capt Idris Wada has reinstated the state Council Chairmen that were sacked by the order of a High Court in Kotonkarfe last year. The governor’s decision is in accordance to the ruling of the Court of Appeal ruling which ordered their immediate reinstatement. The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties had dragged the... Read More

Court of Appeal, Kogi, Local Government, Politics, wada

November 23, 2015

Nigerian Army says ‘disgruntled elements’ are planning a social media attack

The Nigerian Army has said that some officers within its rank are in cahoot with some outside forces to embarrass the military and the Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Tukur Buratai. According to Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman, the officers and their collaborators are going to: “to execute this plan as from next month, December 2015, using... Read More

November 23, 2015

This is what transpired in court during Nnamdi Kanu’s hearing today

The Department of State Services has requested that the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), who is charged with criminal conspiracy, be stopped by a Wuse Zone 2 Senior Magistrates’ court in Abuja. The request was made by the DSS on Monday, November 23. Kanu has pleaded not guilty... Read More

Abuja, biafra, DSS, legal, Radio Biafra

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