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Plateau governor Lalong dissolves 17 local councils

Governor of Plateau state, Simon Lalong has dissolved the 17 local government councils in the state. In a statement issued on Monday in Jos by the Secretary to the State Government, Rufus Bature, he said the dissolution was in exercise of the powers conferred on Lalong by the Constitution. Punch reports that it directed the local... Read More

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PDP chieftain says APC can’t blame Saraki for Ekweremadu’s emergence

A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Senate, Senator James Manager, said that the election of the senate president Bukola Saraki and deputy senate president Ike Ekweremadu followed due process. Manager added that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot blame Saraki for Ekweremadu’s emergence as deputy senate president. Vanguard reports that Manager further... Read More

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A girl who escaped from Boko Haram recounts her experience

Miriam was kidnapped by Boko Haram, forced to marry a fighter and then was raped repeatedly — after managing to escape. Relaying her experience to a BBC correspondent, the 17 year old said she was held in captivity by Boko Haram for six months in 2014. She is now pregnant for one of their fighters.... Read More

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Southwest APC adamant, say they won’t recognize Saraki, Dogara

It doesn’t seem like the NASS crisis will be ending any time soon. The chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the southwest have also vowed not to recognize the emergence of Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara until the crisis revolving around the National Assembly contest is sufficiently... Read More

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Bode George says Tinubu, Akande are the cause of their own misfortune

A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Bode George, who has always been like an enemy of the National leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu has come for him again as he berated Tinubu, and a former interim National Chairman of the APC, Bisi Akande, over the seeming marginalization... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: NASS crisis still unresolved, Suswam cries out, Fresh explosions in Jos, More stories

Dino Melaye claims Tinubu is after him for supporting Saraki. YNaija APC says it has nothing to do with Ekweremadu’s invitation. Nation Presidency says PMB does not have any Northern agenda. YNaija APC chairmen urges PMB to intervene in Ekiti crisis. Nation Police says they have no plans to arrest Ekweremadu. YNaija Suswam defends self,... Read More

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PDP blames APC for Ekweremadu’s summon by IG of Police

Deputy Senate president, Ike Ekweremadu has been summoned by the inspector general, Solomon Arase over alleged forgery of the Senate Rules. It was reported that Ekweremadu is expected to appear before a team of investigators at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Monday. But reacting to the news, the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party... Read More

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Suswam defends self, says he didn’t beat his wife

Former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, has denied the allegations of him being arrested in London, for beating his wife, Yemisi. Suswam, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said reports that he beat his wife were the handiwork of filthy politicians in the state, who were bent on tarnishing his hard... Read More

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DSS Director Daura demotes Marilyn Ogar

In what looks like a political battle, the newly appointed director general of the Department of State Security (DSS) Lawal Musa Daura, has demoted the agency’s former spokesperson, Marilyn Ogar via a memo. Daura also directed the demotion of numerous other officers of the agency who were just promoted in March in what was seen as... Read More

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Buhari says he’ll reopen cases of political assassination

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised that his administration will ensure that all cases of political assassination, intimidation and kidnappings in the country are thoroughly investigated. He said this would be done to ensure that the perpetrators are speedily brought to justice, irrespective of their political affiliation. In a statement on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media... Read More

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This is what PDP has against Zakari as INEC Chairman

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not ready to back down on its stance for the removal of the acting chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Amina Zakari. In a statement by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh on Saturday, the party said for Buhari to appoint Zakari, he failed to take into cognizance... Read More

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NASS Crisis: Bisi Akande attacks Saraki and Dogara again

Former interim national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bisi Akande, has again thrown punches at the Senate president, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara. He declared that they would not be allowed to destroy the APC as they did their former party stressing that the party made them and... Read More

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‘If subsidy is removed, a dollar might be N500’, says Dangote

One of Africa’s biggest businessman, Aliko Dangote said Nigerians should invest at home and create jobs stating that 5 to 10 people can make Nigeria a great economy. According to Vanguard, Dangote, who said this in an interview also said Nigeria will not have meaningful development until power problems in the country is sorted. Here are 10... Read More

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Transfer of B/Haram detainees to Anambra Prisons: Obiano disassociates from allegations

The drama has trailed the transfer of Boko Haram prisoners to Anambra state as it was reported on Friday by Vanguard that Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano allegedly said that plans to move the prisoners was concluded in 2012 during Jonathan’s administration and former govern of the state, Peter Obi. The report caused some controversy... Read More

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Former governor Umar advises Buhari on bailout for troubled states

Former military governor of Kaduna state, Abubakar Dangiwa Umar has weighed in on the financial trouble some states are currently in. Vanguard reports that Umar, who is also the Chairman of Movement for Unity and Progress, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that he was not lured by the governors. He also asked Buhari to discourage frequent... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: FG considers negotiation with B/Haram, Osun rejects slash in pay, PMB advocates party supremacy, More stories

Buhari says Nigeria is already winning war against Boko Haram. This Day Kwankwaso says he’s not under house arrest. YNaija APC NEC passes vote of confidence on Oyegun. Leadership Osun workers reject 50 per cent salary cut. This Day Presidency says they might negotiate with Boko Haram if they are willing. YNaija APC chieftain says... Read More

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US records first measles case in 12 years

After about 12 years of curbing measles, state health officials in Washington DC, USA announced its first death attributed to measles since 2003. The Washington State Department of Health said the woman presented few of the disease’s common symptoms and her infection was only discovered upon autopsy after she died. Via USA Today: The woman was... Read More

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Tambuwal orders investigation into death of man in NSCDC custody

Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal has directed the State Human Rights Agency to investigate the circumstances that led to the death of 38 year old Jamilu Abdullahi. The deceased was reported to have died while in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Sokoto State Command. In a statement issued... Read More

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Finally, PDP agrees with President Buhari on something

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has finally decided to work with President Muhammadu Buhari. The party has pledged its support to Buhari in the fight against insurgency in the country. PDP acting national chairman, Uche Secondus condemned the resurgence of bomb attacks particularly Thursday’s killing of 145 Nigerians in Borno state. According to a statement by Olisa... Read More

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APC appoints 3 youths to its Board of Trustees

The All Progressive Congress (APC) has appointed three members from its youth wing into the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the party. This will the first time any political party in Nigeria will appoint youth into its Board of Trustees. The party is yet to officially communicate the appointment, but one of the appointees, Rinsola Abiola, announced... Read More

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5 things you should know about the new Director General of DSS

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appointed Lawal Daura to be the new director general of the Department of State Security Service (DSS), after sacking Ita Ekpenyong. Here are 5 things you need to know about him; 1. The Director of Communications in the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Alhaji Haruna... Read More

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5 things you should know about the new Director General of DSS

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appointed Lawal Daura to be the new director general of the Department of State Security Service (DSS), after sacking Ita Ekpenyong. Here are 5 things you need to know about him; 1. The Director of Communications in the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Alhaji Haruna... Read More

Fayose says he will employ ‘illiterates’ in his government

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has said he’ll include illiterate people in his government because he believes there are intelligent people among them. He disclosed this on his Twitter handle. See the embedded tweets below; I will appoint illiterates as part of my govt because not being literate does not make anyone less intelligent... Read More

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Vice President Osinbajo visits Kaduna state (PHOTOS)

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday arrived Kaduna state for the Senior Course 37 Graduation at Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji in the state. Osinbajo had on Wednesday gone to Maiduguri to visit the IDPs camps in Borno. He is supposed to round up his tour today with his visit to Kaduna state.

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Rivers CP Ezike orders withdrawal of policemen assigned to politicians

The newly deployed commissioners of police have begun working to establish a better police force. The Rivers State Police Commissioner, Chris Ezike, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of policemen assigned to certain politicians. Ezike on Thursday specifically warned policemen assigned to politicians without any authorization from the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, to shun such... Read More

Chris Ezike, police, politicians, Rivers State

PDP ‘in crisis’ as they move to choose their NASS leaders

The zoning of ministerial seats to lawmakers in the National Assembly (NASS) which caused crisis in NASS and the All Progressive Congress (APC) seems to be extending to the People Democratic Party (PDP). There are indications that a crisis is also brewing in PDP over the choice of who should occupy some positions in NASS... Read More

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“How can I at 76 take bribe… for what?” | Oyegun is very livid

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, has refuted the allegations that he took a bribe to support lawmakers who became principal officers of the 8th Assembly against the wishes of his own party. Oyegun denied the allegations when the leadership of the South-East, South-South Professionals paid him a courtesy visit in... Read More

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Acting INEC chair Zakari promises to build on Jega’s achievements

The acting chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Amina Zakari, has pledged to build on the successes recorded by her predecessor, Attahiru Jega. Premium Times reports that in the Thursday edition of INEC’s daily newsletter, she accepted her appointment with humility and dedication to serve. “I believe it is just a continuation of... Read More

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“Obiano lied” | Peter Obi denies knowledge of Boko Haram prisoners transfer

Anambra state governor Willie Obiano said the transfer of Boko Haram prisoners to Ekwulobia prisons in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, was decided in 2012 under the administration of former President, Goodluck Jonathan. Reacting to the claim, former governor of the state Peter Obi has expressed shock. Vanguard reports that while describing the claim as... Read More

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Group warns APC against removing Ike Ekweremadu

A group, Democracy in Action, has warned APC against removing Ekweremadu. According to Punch, the group, in a statement by its Chairman, Donald Abraham, insisted that Ekweremadu’s election followed due process and vowed to resist any attempt by anybody or group to unseat him. “What the APC wants to do now is tantamount to changing the... Read More

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