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CAP says Boko Haram should be treated as terrorists not insurgents

Different people with different opinions and perception, such is the case a pro-democracy and human rights group, Community Agenda for Peace (CAP), who said Boko Haram shouldn’t be referred to as insurgent but terrorists. It has called upon the federal government and international community to stop treating Boko Haram members as insurgents; and that rather,... Read More

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See the official portrait of Bukola Saraki as Senate President

The newly appointed Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,Bukola Saraki’s official portrait has been released. It was released by the Media Office of the Senate President, Bamikole Omishore on Sunday.

Bukola Saraki, official portrait, Senate President

Former Bayelsa governor Sylva has been charged for fraud — again

There is really something going on or maybe they are toying with him. Former governor of Bayelsa state, Timipre Sylva has again been charged before a Federal High Court, Abuja in a fresh fraud suit by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement by EFCC’s Head, Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, he said... Read More

bayelsa state, federal court, Fraud, Sylva, Timipre

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Buhari is pissed, Sylva faces new charges, Abiola a hero, More stories

Mimiko to lead PDP governors forum. Punch APC ready to move past Saraki’s stunt. YNaija PMB appoints acting accountant general of the federation. Leadership Buhari is angry with DSS. Punch EFCC files new 50 count charge against Sylva. ThisDay Amosun advocates for Abiola being recognized as June 12 election. Punch Aregbesola laments, says Osun economic... Read More

accountant general of federation, Buhari, DSS, EFCC, Joda, Sylva, tracklist

Today’s Daily Brief: Buhari after Amnesty International report, Camouflage uniform banned, and more

Illegal immigration, trafficking is something most countries have been battling to eradicate as it congest certain countries. In the wake of this Nigeria, Spain are considering signing a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) joint efforts to fight document fraud and more broadly, human trafficking this effect. Nation After elections and all, 5 weeks of scrutiny, the Ahmed Joda... Read More

Abiola, Buhari, Daily Brief, june 12, Military

NASS Crisis: Everything you need to know

You’ve probably been following the latest development and happenings in the 8th National Assembly. If you’re like most people, then you must be feeling confused and lost in the all the back and forth. Even my editor has no clue what’s going on. Well, we here at YNaija will try to piece it all together... Read More

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Dogara, Gbajabiamila, lawan, NASS, Saraki, Senate President

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Saraki, Dogara still having issues, Gbajamibiamila steps down, More stories

EFCC defends self, says it doesn’t torture suspected fraudsters. Leadership APC says Saraki, Dogara can defend themselves before they are punished. YNaija Buhari tells governors to decongest prisons. Leadership Buhari tries to save APC over Senate dispute. Nation Forum defends Saraki, says he didn’t snub Buhari. Leaderhip Gbajabiamila won’t go t court on one condition.... Read More

APC, NASS, PDP, Tambuwal, tracklist

Today’s Daily Brief: APC & PDP clash on Saraki, Presidential villa fight, and more

On the issue of Boko Haram, neighboring countries have been offering support to help curb the insurgents. Buhari, who met with Heads of state and government meeting of Niger, Chad, Cameroon and Benin in Abuja, said that Nigeria should lead the regional war against Boko Haram. He when a proposal for a six-month rotating command between... Read More

APC, Buhari, Daily Brief, Dogara, Kashamu, PDP, Saraki

Ibadan Archbishop: Security votes should be scrapped

Everybody doesn’t see the justification for security votes. Emeritus Archbishop of Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan Felix Alaba Job for starters. Job, who said this in an interview with journalists at Oluponna in Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State on Thursday also, blamed mismanagement of resources by state governors for their inability to pay workers... Read More

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Bayelsa governor Sylva is vindicated, says aide

The dismissal of the fraud case against former Bayelsa governor Timipre Sylva by the High Court in Abuja means he’s vindicated, his media aide says. The aide, Doifie Buokoribo, said the dismissal is a clear indication that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was trying to frustrate the political life of Sylvia. “All the... Read More

bayelsa state, court, Fraud, Timpre sylva

UK prime minister says he’s backing Buhari to fight Boko Haram (See tweets)

The United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister, David Cameron, has expressed his backing for President Buhari on Boko Haram. He tweeted about this on Wednesday. See the embedded tweets below; PM: I met President Buhari at #G7 & discussed with President Obama how we could best help Nigeria tackle corruption and defeat Boko Haram. — UK Prime... Read More

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With the new N’Assembly leadership, here’s why Buhari might revise his cabinet appointments

The new leadership of the National Assembly is really causing a controversy and there are talks that it will affect President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet setup. All the leaders, except Ekweremadu, are members of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). Ekweremadu is the only member of the opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to... Read More

Buhari, cabinet list, Dogara, John Odigie-Oyegun, Saraki

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Sylva walks free, Saraki emergence alters Buhari’s cabinet, Tinubu beefing Saraki, More stories

Dino Melaye says absent APC senators gave PDP upper hand. YNaija Tinubu refuses to shake Bukola Saraki. Vanguard Sylva fraud case dismissed by court. Leadership APC likely to sanction Atiku, Tambuwal over NASS election. YNaija Osun pensioners protest over unpaid pensions. Punch Marwa, supporters moves back to APC. Leadership Buhari cabinet list may be altered... Read More

Buhari, Chad, Dogara, Saraki, Tambuwal, tracklist

Today’s Daily Brief: APC winning all round, Saraki’s emergence is a tough one, and more

APC is winning on all grounds, which makes some members take a back step to return to the party and be part of the change. Former Military Administrator of Lagos State, Buba Marwa, has declared his intentions to return to the party after he left for PDP in 2014. Leadership Everyday for the thief, one... Read More

APC, NASS, Oyo State, PDP, Saraki

IG Arase launches website to stop police corruption

Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase clearly wants to stop police corruption. IG of @policeng, Solomon Arase launches http://t.co/1fTBi72uL9 to receive corruption complaints against police officers. — Egghead Odewale (@eggheader) June 10, 2015 If only it was that easy…

Arase, bribe, corrption, IG, Police Force

EFCC arraigns 14 foreigners for illegal oil dealing

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday arraigned 14 foreign nationals before a Federal High Court, Lagos, over alleged illegal dealing in petroleum products. The accused included three Russians, Arthur Pakhladzhian, Vasaliy Shkundich and Kretov Andrey; one Japanese, Sergio Abgarian; three Ukrainians; Vitalis Biluos, Laguta Olesksiy and Chepikov Oleksan. Others are seven Britons;... Read More

court, EFCC, foreign nationals, Oil

Catch them young! Nigerian Brothers develop web browser

Who says Nigerians are not intelligent? On the contrary, Nigeria is endowed with brilliant, creative individuals especially the younger generations who strive to be like their foreign counterparts or even better. Sometimes, these geniuses are made out of fun, or out of necessity, as is the case of the 13 and 15 year old, Nigerian... Read More

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NGO urges the new National Assembly to protect the girl child

With the vulnerability of the girl child, the new administration in the National Assembly has been urged to have the child protected. A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Girl-Child Rights Awareness Initiative in Africa, has urged the new 8th National Assembly to prioritize girl-child protection. The Executive Director of the NGO, Ajibola Temitope, said in an interview,... Read More

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Angry pensioners protest in Osun state (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Union of Pensioners in Osun state protested lately over the non-payment of their pensions for the past seven months. In a speech on Wednesday by the Chairman of NUP in the state, Dr. J.A. Olunlade, he lamented that many of his colleagues die because they lack money to buy food and drugs. The... Read More

Aregbesola, Osun State, pensioners, protest

G7 leaders disclose reasons they’re supporting Buhari

Members of the G7 group of industrialized nations have disclosed why they’ve resolved to support President Muhammadu Buhari. The G7 nations comprises the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom. The G7 leaders said they are backing Buhari because they acknowledge the tremendous challenges faced by his government, especially in its... Read More

Buhari, g7, Germany, insurgency

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: BBOG group hopeful, Saraki new senate president, Presidency ashamed, More stories

Fayose takes a swipe at Tinubu over Saraki’s victory. YNaija BBOG hopeful after military moves command to Maiduguri. Leadership Presidency ashamed of spiritual cleansing of Aso villa rumor. YNaija Amosun, Mimimah promises to end Boko Haram. Leadership Court acquits child bribe who murdered her husband. Leadership Saraki as Senate President, Dogara as speaker. ThisDay Bello... Read More

boko haram, child bride, Dogara, Saraki, Tambuwal, tracklist

Today’s Daily Brief: Dogara elected, El-Rufai makes cuts, child bride freed, and more

Hon. Yakubu Dogara, representing Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa-Balewa Federal constituency of Bauchi State, has emerged Speaker of the House of Representatives. He defeated his closest rival, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila by eight votes, polling 182 votes to Gbajabiamila’s 174 in very close contest Tuesday. ThisDay As part of efforts to reduce the cost of governance, Kaduna State Governor, Malam... Read More

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El-Rufai reduces Kaduna commissioners

The new government is hit by the economic crisis happening in the country and as such begins to make different effort to cut cost of governance. In this bid, Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has reduced the number of commissioners from 24 to 13, a move that was against the 24 previously appointed by the... Read More

Commissioners, cost of governance, crisis, Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai

Akume says Senate Presidency election was a ‘sham’

Apparently, Senator George Akume is not satisfied with Bukola Saraki’s victory. In a post on his Facebook, Akume alleged that what happened at the Senate today smacks of due process and also stressed that he had nothing against all those involved in the sham elections. “People think they can use money to subvert democracy, but... Read More

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Our 8 favorite D’Banj songs #HappyBirthdayDBanj

It’s D’Banj’s birthday today and our Koko Master is turning 35. In celebration, let’s take a look at our favorite D’Banj’s songs. Tongolo Why Me Mobolowo Won Oliver Twist Top of the World Endowed Fall in love Feeling A Nikkahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naPq1r3ThEg Happy birthday, D’Banj!

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Funsho Williams murder case has been reopened

Justice should be served. A suit seeking fresh investigations into the murder of a late governorship aspirant in Lagos state, Funsho Williams, was reopened before a Federal High Court in Lagos. The applicant, Bashir Junaid, approached the court again after the same suit had been struck out on April 29, 2015 by Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia.... Read More

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Army and state security department in dispute over who should guard President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari hasn’t moved into the presidential villa yet and it’s reportedly causing a dispute between the army and state security. Since the inauguration on May 29, Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo haven’t moved into the official residence because of the ongoing renovation. Punch reports that the row between the army and the... Read More

Abuja, Aso Rock, Buhari, DSS

Corpses of Boko Haram victims ‘litter Gwoza mountains’

Those who fled from Gwoza community in Borno state are reportedly decomposing at the mountains that surround Gwoza community. Linda Ikeji reported that a source who spoke with Sahara Reporters said most of the victims died of hunger because they could not get food while they took refuge on the mountains during a Boko Haram... Read More

boko haram, Borno State, corpses, Gwoza

Senate Presidency: Implications of Saraki’s win

Senator Bukola Saraki of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been elected as the Senate President of the 8th National Assembly. Saraki, a former Governor of Kwara state, who was supported by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday was unanimously elected as the Senate President. He defeated Ahmad Lawan, who was the preferred candidate... Read More

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