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Magu confirms EFCC is investigating Patience Jonathan
The Chairman of the Economics and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that the anti-graft agency is investigating former first lady, Patience Jonathan, The Punch reports. Magu made the assertion in Lagos on…
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Kogi Judgment: ‘It was a long walk to victory’ – Yahaya Bello
Governor Yahaya Bella of Kogi on Tuesday said the judgment of the Supreme Court was a “long walk to victory’’ to democracy in Nigeria. Bello in a statement released shortly…
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Kogi judgment: I have no regrets defending Audu’s votes – Faleke
A member of the House of Representatives James Faleke says he has no regrets defending the "votes given to him and the late Abubakar Audu" by the people of Kogi…
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We will deal decisively with IPOB, militants – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonishakin, has promised to deal decisively with militants for blowing up oil pipelines and the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, clamouring for secession.…
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PDP crisis: Sheriff, Makarfi factions meet
Following the ongoing crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Senator Ali Modu Sheriff faction met with the Ahmed Makarfi-led faction on Tuesday in Abuja, The Punch reports. The meeting was…
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Enugu police arraign herdsman caught with AK-47 in court
The Enugu state police comm and has arraigned a Fulani herdsman, Ibrahim Adamu, before an Enugu Magistrate Court for being in possession of AK 47 rifle and ammunitions, The Nation reports.…
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Samsung postpones launch of Galaxy Note 7 in Nigeria
Samsung has announced the postponement of the launch of the Galaxy Note 7 into the Nigerian market. The Note 7 was launched in the United States on August 7 but…
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Buhari submits nominees for NCC, NERC to Senate for confirmation
The Senate President Bukola Saraki on Tuesday read two correspondences from the President, Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of the appointment of members of the of Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission…
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Smuggled rice hits N597billion in 8 months – Customs
The value of rice smuggled in the last eight months is N597.7bn, according to the Nigeria Customs Service. The Public Relations Officer of the service, Mr Wale Adeniyi, made the…
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Yaya Toure’s agent replies Guardiola… but it’s not pleasant
Yaya Toure's agent, Dmitri Seluk has replied Manchester City Pep Guardiola. Guardiola had said Toure would not feature in his team unless Seluk apologises to the club. But in his…
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Domestic staff steals N91m from ex first lady Turai Yar’Adua
A domestic staff, Yusuf Sarkin Gida of former first lady Turai Yaradua has been arrested by the Katsina police for stealing ninety-one million naira from her, Daily Trust reports. While confirming the…
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 banned on Nigerian airlines – NCAA
The Federal government has banned the usage of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on board airlines. This is contained in a statement issued by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Tuesday…
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Yaya Toure’s Manchester City career is over unless he apologises – Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says midfielder Yaya Toure will never play for the club again unless his agent tenders an apology for his outburst following Toure's omission from City’s Champions League…
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After 12 years together Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from her husband Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, according to TMZ. In the divorce papers filed on Monday Jolie said it was due to…
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Boko Haram: ‘I have no rights, FG has ruined my life’ – Ahmad Salkida
Freelance journalist Ahmad Salkida says his life is in danger. Salkida who is believed to have links with terrorist sect, Boko Haram made the disclosure on Tuesday via his Twitter…
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BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms Yahaya Bello’s election
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello. In a unanimous decision the justices of the Apex court dismissed the appeals file by Idris Wada…
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The YNaija Tracklist: EFCC seals off 3 houses belonging to ex-gov Shema in Katsina | NBA has been frustrating the fight against corruption in Nigeria – Falana | Jim Carrey sued over ex-girlfriend’s Cathriona White’s death
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist EFCC seals off 3 houses belonging to ex-gov Shema in Katsina - YNaija NBA has been frustrating the fight against corruption in…
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Suicide bombing now a thing of the past – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says suicide bombing is now becoming a thing of the past in the country. Buhari made the disclosure on Monday while speaking at a bilateral meeting with…
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Budget Padding Tracker: I am ready to be suspended – Jibrin
A former chairman of the House of Representatives committee on Appropriations Abdulmumin Jibrin says he is ready to pay the price of being suspended to rid Nigeria of corruption. Jibrin…
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6 civilians killed as Boko Haram ambush military escort
Six civilians were killed on Monday afternoon when Boko Haram terrorists ambushed a military escort at Sanda general area, Borno State. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by…
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Navy repel sea robbers in gun duel
Operatives of the Nigerian Navy have successfully repelled attack by suspected sea robbers on Marine Tanker (MT) HANZE KOCHI enrouted Lagos from Port Harcourt. This is contained in a statement…
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Patience Jonathan gives EFCC 14-day ultimatum, threatens N5bn suit
Former first lady Patience Jonathan has given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) a fourteen-day ultimatum to unfreeze her accounts or face a five billion naira lawsuit, The Nation reports. Mrs.…
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Former Boko Haram spokesman, Konduga of unsound mind – Police
A former spokesperson of terrorist sect, Boko Haram Ali Konduga is of unsound mind, according to the Borno state Police Command. Konduga was arrested last week at the house of…
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Recession: Buhari needs emergency powers – Okupe
A former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Doyin Okupe is of the opinion that President Muhammadu Buhari needs emergency powers to tackle the economic…
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Jibrin submits petition against Okonkwo, Ugochinyere over alleged UK account (PHOTOS)
Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin has written a petition to the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris against two persons. In a letter dated September 19, 2016 Jibrin accused the persons, Barrister…
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How man defiled 12-year-old boy in Kano
A 25-year-old man, Mansir Sani, has been remanded in prison for allegedly defiling a 12 year-old boy. According to the prosecutor, Mr Suleiman Danladi, the man lured the boy to…
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Hersdman sentenced to 2 years imprisonment in Ekiti for grazing
A herdsman Ali Haruna has been sentenced to two years imprisonment by a Chief Magistrates court in Ekiti state for grazing in a farmland in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The Police prosecutor,…
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Winners’ Chapel member threatens to shoot FRSC official (WATCH)
A visibly angry member of the Living Faith Church Worldwide on Sunday threatened to shoot an official of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The incident which occurred after one…
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Boko Haram kills 8 in Borno
Boko Haram gunmen riding on motorcycles on Sunday killed at least eight persons in a church in Borno, The Vanguard reports. The incident occurred in Kwamjilari village, about 30 kilometres (19…
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Buhari applauds Paralympics team for outstanding performance
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigeria's team to the Rio 2016 Paralympics games. Buhari said the team had an outstanding performance at the games in Brazil. This is contained in…
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