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Mazi Emeka
August 1, 2016

Buhari is still the same person he was in 1985 – Dokpesi

Chairman of Daar communication and a contender for the National Chairmanship for the Peoples Democratic Party, Raymond Dokpesi, on Sunday, said that President Buhari hasn’t changed from his military day. Dokpesi, who stated this while speaking at the PDP secretariat in Ilorin, Kwara state, noted that his ongoing corruption trial with the Economic and Financial... Read More
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August 1, 2016

‘I pity President Buhari’ – El-Rufai

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, on Sunday, said that over seventy percent of Nigeria’s oil revenue has disappeared under previous administrations without a trace due to corruption. The Governor stated this during the Sunday service at The Latter Rain Assembly, where he was a guest. He said that the present state of Nigeria was saddening as... Read More
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July 31, 2016

‘Profligate fiscal policy, bad choices…’ | Fashola gives reason for recession

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Saturday, said that the present economic recession was caused by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Fashola, who stated this while speaking at a forum organised by the Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (NIAF) in London, noted that present  economic woes in Nigeria was a result... Read More
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July 31, 2016

The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

These are the top ten stories that made headlines this week 1. FIFA President visits Nigeria New FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, paid an official visit to Nigeria last week. He was received by President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President Bukola Saraki as well as the Nigerian Football Federation. 2. Abuja-Kaduna railway commissioned President Muhammadu Buhari, alongside... Read More
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July 31, 2016

FG’s dialogue with militants ‘will not work’ – Ijaw leaders

Ijaw leaders, on Saturday, called on the federal government to withdraw its troops from all occupied Ijaw land while decrying the destruction of oil installation by Niger Delta militants. The elders made this known during its consultative council meeting with the Bayelsa governor, Seriake Dickson and Delta deputy governor, Kingsley Otuaro, in Warri, Delta state where they called for the... Read More
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July 31, 2016

InCaseYouMissedIt: FG may release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah brothers

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), on Saturday, announced that the federal government has agreed to free Nnmadi Kanu, Obi Nwabueze, Charles and Henry Okah as well as other pro-Biafra agitators if they renounce their agitations. According to a statement by MEND’s spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo, said that the Edmund Ebiware, who is currently... Read More
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July 31, 2016

‘Generals dug soak-away pits and put dollars inside’ – Oshiomhole

The Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomole, on Saturday, said that President Muhammadu Buhari was fixing Nigeria’s economy after years of destruction by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Govenor, who stated this at a campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Afuze, Owan east local government area of the state, noted that the present economic... Read More
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July 29, 2016

#Yabacon: Co-creation Hub and the growth of Yaba tech-cluster (WATCH)

Tunji Eleso, Managing Partner, Growth Capital by Cc-Hub, speaks to YNaija on the growth of Yaba technology cluster and the role played by Co-Creation Hub in spawning the cluster. Speaking on the advantage Yaba has as the center of innovation in Lagos, Tunji said the area has a great deal of advantage because of its access... Read More
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July 29, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. #SaveMayowa: Police begins investigation The Lagos state police has announced that it will begin investigations into the alleged scam. 2. ’17 schools in Nigeria were involved in failed coup in Turkey’  Seventeen Turkish schools in Nigeria were allegedly involved in the failed coup attempt in Turkey,... Read More
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Niger Delta militants
July 29, 2016

‘MEND should speak for itself and not for others’ – Niger Delta Elders

A group, Concerned Niger Delta Elders (CNDE), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari not to negotiate with the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) but should dialogue directly with the Niger Delta Avengers or their representatives. This was contained in a statement signed by Seigha Manijar and Aureol Viviana. The statement noted that whatever agreement... Read More
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July 29, 2016

’17 schools in Nigeria were involved in failed coup in Turkey’ – Ambassador

Seventeen Turkish schools in Nigeria were allegedly involved in the failed coup attempt in Turkey, says the Turkish ambassador to Nigeria, Hakan Cakil. The ambassador stated this on Wednesday when he was paid a visit by Shehu Sani, vice-chairman, senate committee on foreign affairs. Cakil called on the Nigerian government to shut down the school, noting... Read More
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July 29, 2016

‘The court ruling is absurd…. Our convention will go on’ – PDP

The National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday, said that its proposed national convention will go on as planned despite a court order stopping it. According to a statement by the spokesperson of the committee, Dayo Adeyeye, the judgement delivered by Justice Abang was a deliberate act to frustrate the country’s democracy.... Read More
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July 29, 2016

‘I don’t hate President Buhari…he knows I have been saying the truth’ – Fayose

The Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday, said that he will continue to criticize the President Buhari administration even if they lock him up. The governor stated this while speaking during a radio programme at Orange 94.5 FM in Akure, Ondo state capital. Fayose stated that he doesn’t hate the President, but he has... Read More
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July 28, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor 1. Sheriff-led faction attempts to stop PDP convention The Ali Modu Sheriff-faction of the Peoples Democratic Party will appear before a Federal High Court on Thursday to plead for an order to stop the PDP from holding its national convention. 2. Governor Dickson berates Army’s threat to militants... Read More
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July 27, 2016

‘If INEC can’t conduct election in one state, what will happen in 2019? -Fayose

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday, said that Nigerians and every lover of democracy should be worried over the way the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under President Muhammadu Buhari is handling elections. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka. The governor... Read More
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July 27, 2016

‘Buratai’s statement is insensitive and unprofessional’ – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), on Tuesday, lambasted the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, for his ‘insensitive’ and ‘provocative’ statement. In statement signed by Jomo Gbomo, the group noted that the claims made by COAS saying the army will use military force to crush militancy in the Niger Delta area was prejudicial... Read More
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July 27, 2016

‘Jibrin added Kano film village into 2016 budget’ – House

Former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, was removed because of his corrupt acts and ‘total disregard for his colleagues’, the House of Assembly has said. This was stated by the spokesperson of the House, Abdulrazak Namadas, during a press conference in Abuja. The House noted that Jibrin was guilty of the accusations he... Read More
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July 26, 2016

The late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 1. Buhari flags off Abuja-Kaduna rail project (DETAILS) President Muhammadu Buhari today commissioned the Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge rail project. 2. Stop parading yourself as a saint, Obasanjo Deputy Senate Leader, Bala Ibn Na’Allah, has disclosed that he rejected the N50 million bribe allegedly given to National Assembly... Read More
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July 26, 2016

We explored the evolution of #Yabacon in this 2-minute video

In less than five years, Yaba, a Lagos suburb has evolved to become one of the leading technology clusters in Africa, and home to a majority of Nigeria’s prominent tech companies. The growth of the area was mostly through citizen led activities. In this two-minute video, YNaija explored the tech cluster in Yaba and we learnt... Read More
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July 26, 2016

President Buhari orders NNPC to deepen its exploration of oil in the North-East

President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to deepen its search for oil in the north-east of Nigeria According to a statement signed by the NNPC spokesman, Garba Deen Muhammad, NNPC will step up its operations in the search for oil in the Chad basin and other parts of the inland sedimentary... Read More
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July 26, 2016

‘Diversification cannot happen over four years’ | Okonjo-Iweala

Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said that diversification of an economy doesn’t happen overnight, noting that it cannot happen within four years. Okonjo-Iweala, who is also the senior adviser of Lazard, stated this during an interview with Africa CEO Forum. While making reference to Dubai, the former minister stated that African countries are... Read More
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July 26, 2016

‘We will diversify Nigeria’s economy’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, said that Nigeria was learning how to diversify her economy and reduce its reliance on oil. The President stated this when he was paid a visit by a special envoy from the President of Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammad Javad Zarif, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buhari lauded the Iranian government... Read More
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July 26, 2016

‘Dogara has carefully designed a scheme to scam House Members’ – Jibrin

Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, on Monday, said that President Muhammadu Buhari would ban Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara, from coming to Aso Villa if he had any idea about Dogara’s penchant for corrupt practises.  Jibrin, who has been facing down the leadership of the House, noted... Read More
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July 26, 2016

Budget padding: ‘I have been justified’ – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday, said that the recent accusation of budget padding by the House of Representative has justified his stance that the National Assembly is filled with corrupt persons. Speaking after his close door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Obasanjo noted that the best solution was to... Read More
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