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Lagos state made more money than 32 states in the past year [DETAILS]

The Internal Generated Revenue of Lagos state, which stands at N268 billion, is said to be higher than the combined IGR of 32 states, the Economic Confidential reports. According to the report, fifteen states are on the verge of bankruptcy as their IGR was far below the 10% gotten from the federal allocation from June... Read More

Ekiti, IGR, kano, lagos, Ogun, revenue

‘I shall triumphantly walk out of Kuje Prison’ – Charles Okah speaks from jail

Charles Okah, the alleged mastermind of the 2010 Independence Day bombing in Abuja, was said to be under quarantine for suspected Lassa fever infection as at the time of his rumoured escape from Kuje prison on Saturday, June 25. Okah’s lawyers, First Law Solicitors, in a statement signed by Timipa jenkins Okponipere, said that Okah,... Read More

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'Escape', innocent, Kuje Prison, Lassa fever, lawyer, okah, Prison break

EFCC was right to freeze Fayose’s bank account – SERAP explains why

A Civil Rights group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), on Sunday, justified the decision of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze the bank account of the Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose. The group, in a press statement, noted that the EFCC cannot effectively carry out its investigations without freezing the account of... Read More

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Account, AU, EFCC, Fayose, Freeze, proof, SERAP, UN, Zenith bank

‘Wike diverting attention from noose around his neck by probing Amaechi’ – APC

The River state All Progressives Congress (APC), on Saturday, accused the state governor, Nyesom Wike, of trying to divert attention from the investigation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into his administration by probing the school projects carried out by former Governor Rotimi Amaechi’s administration. The APC made this known in a statement... Read More

Amaechi, APC, EFCC, election, Finebone, PDP, PROBE, wike

According to the ‘grapevine’, Buhari will lead Niger Delta peace talks

President of the Ijaw Youth Council, Udens Eradiri, on Saturday, disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari has offered to meet with stakeholders, elders and governors from the Niger Delta as a way of bringing back peace to the volatile region. According to The Nation, Eradiri, who failed to disclosed when the meeting would hold, also said the... Read More

Avengers, Buhari, Ijaw, Militants, NDA, youth

EFCC freezes ‘5 accounts’ linked to Omisore, Obanikoro’s sons

Five bank accounts linked to former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, and the two sons of immediate past Minister of State of Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, have been frozen by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Punch reports. The accounts were frozen by the anti-graft agency as part of investigation into the... Read More

Account, EFCC, Obanikoro, Omisore, Osun, sond

No political solution: APC ‘won’t interfere’ with Saraki’s forgery case

The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, has said that the ruling party will not interfere in the forgery case brought against Senate President Bukola Saraki and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu. Odigie-Oyegun said on Saturday that the party cannot interfere in judicial matters. He noted that the APC has sworn to uphold... Read More

APC, case, court, Ekweremadu, forgery, Oyegun, Saraki

‘I don’t understand the Niger Delta Avengers… who are they?’ – VP Osinbajo

Following a list of demands made by the Niger Delta Avengers as conditions to stop attacking oil installations, Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, on Monday, stated that he has no idea of any demands made by the militants. The Vice President said this while speaking with newsmen at the end of his tour of the Dangote... Read More

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Dangote, demands, Militants, Oil, Osinbajo, refinery, vp

Bukola Saraki and President Buhari

Presidency not responsible for Saraki’s legal battles – Adesina

The Presidency has maintained its stance that the legal battles faced by the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, didn’t originate from the Executive. Speaking to The Punch, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, stated that the legal woes faced by Saraki wasn’t caused by the Presidency. Saraki and... Read More

Adesina, Buhari, crime, Ekweremadu, Presidency, Saraki, senate

PDP Edo primary: Sheriff, Markafi in battle of supremacy

The leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday, took a new turn as the Ahmed Markafi-led executive of the party overturned the decision of the Ali Modu Sheriff-led executive to suspend the Edo state PDP executive committee. The caretaker committee’s decision was supported by the Edo state leadership of the party led... Read More

Edo state, election, guber, Markafi, PDP, primary, sheriff

Impact365: Our ‘mission is to end hunger’ in Nigeria – FoodClique

Statistics show that over over 22 million Nigerians live in hunger, while an estimated 65 percent of the country’s total population live in poverty. The effects of hunger is far reaching and has several effects on the human body as well as on the society. Emboldened by the clear evidence of hunger in Nigeria, FoodClique Support... Read More

Babajoko Fadipe, Food, food clique, food wast, hunger, NGO, nigeria

‘Nigerians should reject this sad tale of lies, siege on their conscience’ – Army

The Nigerian Army has rejected claims that its officials diverted funds intended for the fight against terrorism. Speaking with newsmen in Maiduguri on Saturday, the Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, stated that the Army will not be distracted from its anti-terrorism war. While describing the reports as baseless and wicked, Irabor... Read More

army, boko haram, Buaratai, COAS, nigeria, north-east

Ear infection: ‘Blame PDP for Buhari’s London trip’

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Health, Dr. Lanre Tejuoso, on Saturday, said the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) mismanagement of the health sector caused President Muhammadu Buhari to seek medical treatment abroad for his ear infection. The Senator, who represents Ogun Central Senatorial District, stated this while presenting empowerment materials to members of his constituency. While... Read More

APC, Health sector, NASS, Ogun, PDP, senator

Are Lagosians really keen on environmental sanitation? (PHOTOS)

Environmental sanitation is an exercise that is held on the last Saturday of every month with the aim of keeping Lagos clean. However, many have over time questioned the usefulness of the age long exercise, with some pointing out that most people simply do not take part in the sanitation. So on yet another environmental sanitation day, YNaija... Read More

Environmental sanitation, lagos, sanitation day, stadium, surulere, ynaija

‘Work resumes Monday’ | Resident Doctors call off strike

The National Association of Resident Doctors, on Saturday, called on its members to resume work on Monday thus calling off its short-lived strike action. This was made known in a communique issued by the President of NARD, Muhammad Adamu Askira. The communique was read out after the extraordinary national executive council meeting held at the... Read More

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Doctors, Dogara, industrial action, NARD, NASS, strike

Disgruntled Edo guber candidate pitches tent with Sheriff

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Edo state primary has come under contention as an aspirant who lost the election, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, is challenging the outcome of the primary which produced Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu as its candidate. According to the Punch, Iduoriyekemwen has also pitched his tent with the embattled National Chairman of the PDP, Ali... Read More

candidate, Edo, election, PDP, primary, sheriff, state

Army blows hot, accuses online news platforms of ‘rubbishing reputation’ of COAS

The Nigerian Army has lambasted online news platforms for publishing false stories that unjustly accused the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen, Tukur Buratai, of corrupt dealings. This was contained in a statement signed by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations. The statement noted that the Sahara Reporters was in the habit... Read More

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army, Buratai, false news, General, SaharaReporters, The Cable

Impact365: How Gina Harry is making education possible for poor children

If you meet Gina Harry, you’ll feel a sense of alertness and awareness in her – as she silently communicates with the world around her, understanding it and being at peace with it, without actually saying a word. Gina expects nothing from the world yet she wants to give a lot to the world. She is the... Read More

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children, Gina Harry, Hands of Love, NGO, School, YLA, young leaders Academy

5 things to know about Open Government Partnership, as Nigeria joins

In a bid to further legitimize its anti-corruption, the federal government has signed Nigeria up for the Open Government Partnership. With the confirmation of Nigeria’s membership of the initiative, Nigeria has become the ninth African country (fourth in West Africa) to become a member of the globally acclaimed Open Government Partnership. Here are 5 things... Read More

AGF, Buhari, corruption, graft, Leadership, Malami, nigeria, OGP, open government partnership

PHOTOS: Buhari breaks Ramadan fast with APC leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, invited members of his party to break the Ramadan Fast at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The dinner was attended by several APC leaders including the party’s National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar, and several others. See photos below:

APC, Atiku, Buhari, dinner, fast, Oyekun, Ramadan

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Wike may give amnesty to cultists

In a bid to curtail the excesses of criminals, Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, disclosed that his government was working out ways to create an amnesty programme for cultists and criminals who decide to lay down their weapons. The Governor stated this when he hosted the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers... Read More

Amnesty, criminals, cultist, NUPENG, Rivers State, wike

‘Buhari is destroying his relationship with NASS’ – House of Reps

The House of Representatives has condemned the prosecution of the presiding officers of the Senate, Bukola Saraki and Ike Ekweremadu, by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazak Namdas, said on Friday, that the House was uncertain over the prosecution of the Senate leaders, noting that the President’s... Read More

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AC, Buhari, Ekweremadu, house, PDP, prosecution, Rep, Saraki, senate

President Buhari Signs Budget into law

National Assembly to ‘frustrate’ Buhari’s anti-corruption war

The relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government has come to a head following the decision of the federal government to file forgery charges against the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, and other lawmakers. Also facing criminal prosecution for other corruption acts are the Chairman, Senate Committee... Read More

Buhari, corruption, Executive, forgery, Fraud, legislature, Saraki, show down

We’ll soon go after banks, MDs – EFCC boss, Magu

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, on Friday, expressed his resolve to fight the war against corruption to the very end, noting any Nigerian that commits economic crime will pay for it. The anti-graft chief said the EFCC will be going after bank workers and against banks who commit any form... Read More

banks, CBN, corruption, EFCC, gratft, halliburton.arrest, Magu, prosecute

Nigerian militants

Buhari to militants: ‘In the name of Almighty God, take it easy’

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, pleaded with the Niger Delta militants to halt their continuous destruction of oil and gas installations in the region. The President, who was obviously shocked by the level of high technology used by the militants, said this while speaking at dinner where he broke the Ramadan fast with leaders of... Read More

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Abuja, APC, Buhari, leaders, Militants, NDA, Niger Delta avngers, nigria, president

I’ll reveal details of Makarfi’s romance with APC, if… – Sheriff

Embattled national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, has nullified the congress which the party held in Plateau state. Armed with words, Sheriff denied that he was an agent of the All Progress Congress (APC) as alleged by the Ahmed Makarfi-led national caretaker committee. Sheriff, who stated this while speaking on... Read More

APC, Committee, Markafi, obi, PDP, sheriff, show down

Niger Delta militants

Another militant group has announced itself… and of course it has a terrible name

A new group, Asawana Deadly Force of Niger Delta (ADFND), on Friday, announced that it has entered the militancy business and that it will wreck more havoc than other pre-existing militant groups. As is with the rest of its ilk, the group chose a terrible name. To say that Niger Delta militants are not playing around is... Read More

names, new militant, Niger Delta militant, region, South-south, super hero, terrible

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

Here are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 1. AMCON takes over Silverbird The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has taken over Silverbird Group which is owed by Senator Ben Bruce. 2. Aisha Buhari gives Fayose an ultimatum Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari has told the Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose,... Read More

AMCON, APC, break, Buhari, Fayose, LP, PDP, senators, Silverbird

OAU shut down indefinitely, students ordered to vacate campus

Following the continuous protest by workers of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), authorities, on Thursday closed down the institution indefinitely, halting academic activities. The school management made this known in a circular released from the Division of student Affairs (DSA) of the school. It ordered students to vacate the campus immediately. “All newly admitted students of the... Read More

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academic, campus, close down, NASU, SSANU, University, vc

War of the lawmakers: APC, LP Senators pass vote of confidence on Buhari (PHOTOS)

Senators under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and Labour Party (LP), on Thursday, passed a vote of confidence on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. This comes on the heels of the Peoples Democratic Party’s announcement that it will no longer cooperate with the APC-led federal government. The APC lawmakers have now expressed... Read More

APC, Buhari, legislature, national assembly, PDP, senate

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