President Muhammad Buhari has returned to Nigeria from his 5-day vacation. Buhari, who had spent the short holiday in London, returned to Nigeria on Wednesday evening. See below, photos of his arrival.
Automobile manufacturer, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company (IVM), is the premiere private vehicle manufacturing company in Nigeria. The indigenous company, headquartered in Nnewi, Anambra state, was commissioned by Goodluck Jonathan in 2014 and has since gone on to produce several range of vehicles from Trucks, SUVs to mini-buses. Earlier today, YNaija reported that Innoson was commissioned... Read More
Asian giant, China, with a population of over 1.3 billion, has confirmed its first case of the dreaded Zika virus. The virus was said to have been brought into the country by an unnamed 34-year-old man, who recently returned from a trip to South American country- Venezuela. The man, report says, is from Ganxian county... Read More
The Nigeria Army has threatened to shut down markets in the Northeast, that impede the army’s war on terrorism in the region. This was conveyed to Nigerians on Tuesday by the acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, during a media brief. The army spokesman averred that some unpatriotic Nigerians were dealing in... Read More
The Rivers state People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, urged the defeated All Progressive Congress governorship candidate in the state, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, to respect the office of the state governor. While describing Peterside as being under the “illusion placed on him by no other than his godfather, an equally deluded Chibuike Amaechi,” the state... Read More
6 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra were on Tuesday killed in Aba, Abia state, while 20 others were arrested by security agents. The IPOB members were said to have been protesting the continued detention of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, who is facing trial for treason and other crimes against the federal government. Vanguard... Read More
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will complete the reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road, Lagos before 2018. Fashola said the road projects in the country were prioritised by the government, based on the six geographical zones. While revealing... Read More
Members of the Enugu state House of Assembly, on Tuesday, fiercely rejected a bill on gender equality (equality between men and women) in the state. The bill, which was named ‘Equal Rights and Opportunities for Men and Women and Other Matters Related Thereto Bill’, was sponsored by chairperson of the House Committee on Gender Affairs,... Read More
The Department of State Security Service (DSS), on Tuesday, announced that it has arrested Abdussalem Enesi Yunusa, who is alleged to be a recruiter for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). This was contained in a statement by an official of the security department, Tony Okpuiyo. The statement stated that Yunusa was arrested... Read More
The Catholic Bishop of Nsukka, Most Rev. Prof. Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, on Tuesday, criticised Igbo people for their hunger for money and the “only money counts” attitude they bring into all things. Bishop Onah stated this when he delivered the 33rd Public Lecture of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO, titled “Intellectualism and the... Read More
The Nigerian Twitter-sphere is alive with various topics and discussions of national interest that are eliciting series of reactions and comments. Here are the most prominent topics of Tuesday, February 9 and why they are trending. #BudgetOfCorruption: Nigerians have become increasingly skeptical and cynical about the 2016 budget, which has thrown up series of controversies-... Read More
The Federal Government, on Monday, signed a memorandum of understanding with NASCO Foods Limited, Jos, for the production of biscuits with high nutrient density for the national feeding program. This is in keeping with the Buhari administration’s campaign promise of providing quality education in the country. Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, had last year informed the... Read More
Following his victory at the Supreme Court, Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, had reiterated his earlier calls that former governor of the state, now Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, had mismanaged the state funds and used it to fund the ruling All Progressives Congress party. However, Amaechi, in a statement on Monday, debunked the allegations... Read More
The Minister of Works, Power and House, Babatunde Fashola, on Monday, called on Nigerians to bear with the Buhari administration over the recent increase in electricity tariff, stating that the increment was the first major policy of the federal government. Fashola, who previously served as Lagos state governor, stated this when he met with stakeholders... Read More
Secessionist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Monday, denied that the group played a role in the alleged hijacking of a merchant ship. The group also accused the All Progressive Congress of plotting to continue the detention of the group’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and other members of the movement, who were arrested. This was... Read More
The Nigerian Senate, on Monday, disowned calls by some members of the senate who had called for the resignation of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, following last week’s Supreme Court dismissal of his appeal that challenged the validity of his trial at Code of Conduct Tribunal. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman... Read More
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), on Sunday, advised the Muhammadu Buhari administration to ditch the plans to borrow $3.5 billion, from the World Bank and African Development Bank, to fund the 2016 budget. Falana, who stated this in a press statement, in which he said the attached conditions to the loans were harsh and... Read More
Initial details have surfaced on the implementation process of the N500 billion social welfare programme of the federal government. It was learnt that one million extremely poor Nigerians would be direct beneficiaries of the N5,000 monthly stipend payment. As soon as the 2016 budget is approved by the National Assembly, the five social protection programmes... Read More
“Some Nigerians claim that life is too difficult back home.” The opening line of the statement made by President Muhammadu Buhari– which resulted in the still-trending hashtag- #IAmANigerianNotACriminal. In the interview with UK Telegraph, the President continued: “But they have also made it difficult for Europeans and Americans to accept them because of the number... Read More
Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee against corruption, Prof. itse Sagay, in an interview with Vanguard stated that the Nigerian judiciary is frustrating President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s war on corruption. Sagay, a Professor of law and a human rights activist, also said that the president’s war on corruption was not partisan or one sided, while... Read More
Governor Fayose has, in recent weeks, become an instructor extraordinaire, as he vocally criticizes the Muhammadu Buhari administration, the All Progressives Congress and his critics. Although, many might dismiss the Ekiti State governor as garrulous and effusive, Fayose remains unshaken in his stance and ever ready to defend himself and make his contribution to political... Read More
Popular TV personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, on Saturday walked his sweetheart, Cynthia Obianodo, down the aisle. The event, which was celebrity studded, took place in Abuja. Ebuka looked handsome and dapper in a tuxedo by Mai Atafo, while Cynthia wore a breathtaking Vera Wang wedding gown. See pictures below: And our favourite video-moments. https://instagram.com/p/BBdCHTbLybL/ https://instagram.com/p/BBdA5a0ELhp/ https://instagram.com/p/BBdAPIal9xm/... Read More
A Kenyan, Abraham Kiptum, on Saturday, won the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Kiptum’s winning time was 2 hours, 16 minutes and 21 seconds. The first Nigerian to cross the finish line, Emmanuel Gyang emerged in the seventh position. The marathon started off at Teslim Balogun Staduim, Surulere and winded up at Eko Atlantic in... Read More
‘Duh! Talk to the hand’, the little girl said to the boy. She raised her hand, snapped her fingers and twisted her neck in an exaggerated imitation of actress Queen Nwokoye’s role in the movie ‘Ada Mbano’. The boy had accused her of cheating at the game they were playing. ‘Gerrahere mehn!’ the boy retorted,... Read More
The senate committee on The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Friday, threatened to revoke the plots of land allocated to former President Goodluck Jonathana and 29 other persons. This position was made by the committee chairman, Sen. Dino Malaye, during the defence of the 2016 budget by the FCT minister, Muhammed Bello. Others allocated land... Read More
Former ruling party, now the main opposition party in Nigeria, the People’s Democratic Party has set in motion, plans that will see to the emergency of a substantive chairman on Wednesday during the scheduled meeting of members of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) in Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement by the National... Read More
Iara Oshiomhole, the wife of Edo state governor Adams Oshiomhole, on Friday, denied reports that her marriage may be troubled and that, she had filed for divorce. The governor’s wife urged the ‘rumour mongers’ to look for other pertinent things to do with their time, rather than engage in market gossip. She dared the online... Read More
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, visited the Ooni Of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Eniitan Ogunwusi. Obasanjo was accompanied by Otunba Oyewole Fasawe, Engineer Femi Okunnu and several others, to the Ooni’s palace, in Ile Ife, Osun state. Ooni
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday, announced that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) will be excluded from the senate rerun election in Kogi East/Central senatorial districts, Okene/Ogorimagogo Federal Constituency and Ofu/Ankpa1 State constituencies respectively. Rerun elections will hold in the three senatorial districts on February 20. The disclosure was made on Thursday,... Read More
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