THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Aregbesola tells why Osun state is broke, Court crushes Kashamu extradition proceeding, Labour says passage of 46 bills in 10 minutes was reckless, More stories

Today’s Daily Brief: Lawmaker-elect says Gbajabiamila, Monguno was not imposed on us, Buhari reaffirms commitment to intensify operations against Boko Haram, and more

Determined to stop the recurring cases of fuel tankers in the state, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Monday, announced the setting up of a Committee, comprising of stakeholders to fashion out guidelines aimed at curbing the spates of incessant fuel tanker fires and traffic gridlocks by articulated vehicles in the state. It will be recalled that Ambode... Read More

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Gbajabiamila’s speakership bid still intact

It looks like Femi Gbajabiamila will be heading to the House of Representatives as earlier stated. The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has rejected a petition for the disqualification of Gbajabiamila, from contesting the position of the Speaker. The All Progressives Congress (APC), which constitutes the majority in the incoming National Assembly, had, after... Read More

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Ekiti Speaker assures to perform better than predecessors

The new legislative house is eager to work and do better than its previous predecessor. The Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Kola Oluwawole, says the legislative house under his leadership will do better than the past four assemblies in the state. Oluwawole, who spoke at the inauguration of the fifth assembly in Ado-Ekiti on... Read More

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These are the new speakers of Lagos, Ogun states

At the inauguration of the 8th assembly, new speakers emerge in both Lagos state and Ogun state. Mudashiru Obasa, the lawmaker representing Agege Constituency 1, was elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Suraj Adekunbi returns as Speaker for another four years of the Ogun State House of Assembly. Obasa, who is believed to... Read More

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Group pushes court to disqualify Gbajabiamila over US indictment

It looks like Femi Gbajabiamila won’t be heading the House of Representatives as the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court is at the moment hearing an ex-parte motion seeking to disqualify him from running for speaker the tomorrow. Justice Abdul Kafarati is presiding over the suit which was lodged before the high court... Read More

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Fani-Kayode supports Gbajabiamila for House Speaker

IIt raises eyebrows that an opponent of the APC, Femi Fani-Kayode would urge the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in the House of Representative to vote for Femi Gbajabiamila as the Speaker of the House. Gbajabiamila, on Saturday, emerged the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the position of the Speaker of the House of... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: APC tells lawmakers to accept Lawan, Gbajabiamila, PDP says APC hypocrisy exposed, APC accuses that most Ekiti lawmakers are miscreants, More stories

APC tells lawmakers to accept Lawan, Gbajabiamila. Nation PDP hails Mark, Tambuwal, Ekweremadu. Vanguard Buhari, G7 leaders to talk on economy, Boko Haram. Nation APC hypocrisy exposed, says PDP. ThisDay APC accuses that most Ekiti lawmakers are miscreants. Punch Nigerians in South Africa also have expectations from Buhari. Nation Group says Saraki will contest Senate... Read More

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PDP accuses APC of operating on double standard

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is proving to be a good opposition as it accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of double standard and insincerity. It said APC, which once criticized former President Goodluck Jonathan for seeking regional cooperation in finding solution to the challenge of insurgency has been hailing President Muhammadu Buhari for toeing... Read More

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PDP has a word for Rauf Aregbesola

The Peoples Democratic Party has advised Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, to sell the helicopter purchased for security surveillance and stop wasteful spending in order to raise money to pay salaries of workers in the state. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Media and Strategy of the PDP in Osun State,... Read More

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#RubbinMinds: Gani Adams says Nigerians are expecting too much from Buhari

Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) leader, Gani Adams said Nigerians are expecting too much from President Muhammadu Buhari. Adams, who was a guest on Sunday’s Rubbin Minds, said Buhari has promised a more transparent government and such is expected from him. He also added that he realizes Buhari can give a good governance despite his reservations. “Any right thinking progressive believes... Read More

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10 things we learned from Diezani’s ThisDay interview

Diezani Alison-Madueke has, again, reaffirmed that during her tenure she stole no money. Her tenure as minister has been shrouded by controversy that will take years to live down. She disclosed this in an interview with ThisDay where she also opened up on some other issues like her accomplishments and the structural problems of the petroleum sector, Emir Mohammad... Read More

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Dogara rejects Gbajabiamila’s emergence as speaker

In a mock election by the All Progressive Congress (APC) to appoint the speaker of the House of Assembly, Femi Gbajabiamila emerged triumphant. Yakubu Dogara, however, has kicked against the result claiming that it was an illegality perpetrated by the party. In a statement that was signed by Abdulmumin Jibrin, for Yakubu Dogara Consolidation Group was tweeted on his... Read More

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Al-Makura Starts Second Term with Zero Debt

In a move to set a good precedence, Nasarawa State Governor, Tanko Al-Makura, has commenced his second term administration with a zero debt burden to the state. according to a statement from the governor’s office on Saturday. In a statement from the governor’s office on Saturday, it said Al-Makura inherited a huge debt burden from... Read More

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AFRIPOL nominates Jonathan for Nobel Peace Prize

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has turned a hero than people chose to admit. this is because a public policy organisation on African affairs, the Africa Political and Economic Strategic Center (AFRIPOL) has recommended Jonathan for the Nobel Peace Prize. AFRIPOL said that the will of Alfred Nobel, the progenitor of Nobel Prize stated that Peace... Read More

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Fuel scarcity may end soon as FG, marketers reach agreement

The fuel scarcity crisis may finally have a solution as the Federal Government and petrol marketers have agreed to end Nigeria’s fuel scarcity problem before or by next week Saturday. A meeting was attended on Friday, June 5, by stakeholders from the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Depot and Petroleum Products... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: Buhari, Osinbajo will publicly declare their assets, Gbajabiamila wins APC primaries, Monguno emerges deputy, and more

President Muhammadu Buhari, says his assets and those of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, will be released to the public, immediately after the completion of their verification by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). Buhari hopes that this process will be completed before the expiry of the 100-day deadline within which they promised to publicly declare their assets,... Read More

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Fayose absolves Buhari, says he is not involved in his impeachment crisis

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has absolved President Muhammadu Buhari of complicity in the long-drawn impeachment crisis in the state. He claimed that security report available to him revealed that Buhari was never part of the plot to impeach him from office. Ayo Fayosea. Never not funny. Fayose, who made the revelation on Friday during... Read More

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Wike appoints Jonathan’s minister as SSG

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, appears to be truly a loyalist of former President Goodluck Jonathan as he appointed the immediate past Minister of State for Trade and Investment, Kenneth Kobani, as Secretary to the Rivers State Government. Kobani, a former Rivers Commissioner for Finance, who served in ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet for about... Read More

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Female Presidents in Africa: A rather short history

The world is beginning to acknowledge the role of women in society and power, this is evidenced by the greater focus demonstrated globally towards creating equality between the male and female species. It has been proven over centuries and across countries that women can be in power and handle it well. The raw numbers may not... Read More

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Here’s why Abia governor Ikpeazu doesn’t want to be referred to as ‘His Excellency’

The Abia state governor Okezie Ikpeazu appears to be a simple and humble man. He’s formally directed that the appellations ‘His Excellency’ and ‘Executive’ be dropped in all official and informal communications with him. He said he prefers to be addressed simply as Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, Governor of Abia State. In a statement signed by... Read More

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Abductors of Ondo princess demand N20million ransom, state university is shut down

Princess Toyin Omosowon’s abductors have demanded a N20 million ransom. Omosowon is the regent of Akungba Akoko in Ondo state. She was abducted with three of her aides on Tuesday by six persons along Akure/Akungba-Akoko expressway. They were on their way to the palace after attending an inaugural lecture delivered by the Vice Chancellor of... Read More

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Want to track Buhari’s performance? There’s an app for that

There are obviously people who want to see if President Buhari will deliver or fail. So now a civic group has launched an online app to track the president’s performance and compare it to his campaign promises. The app is Buharimeter, Buharimeter has got data on all the promises the APC and Buhari made when... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Ex-militants make trouble over non-payment of amnesty allowance, Opposition group doubt Buhari’s readiness to govern Nigeria, Senate fails to override Jonathan’s veto, More stories

Ex-militants make trouble over non-payment of amnesty allowance. YNaija Ribadu condemns Yola bomb blast. PremiumTimes Opposition group doubt Buhari’s readiness to govern Nigeria. YNaija Senate fails to override Jonathan’s veto. Nation Court adjourns for ruling on anti-impeachment suit against Fayose. Vanguard PDP dragged to court over N70 million presidential campaign contract. YNaija Police AIG lambasts... Read More

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BBC mistakenly tweets Queen’s death

That awkward moment when you are hale and hearty, probably maybe chatting with friends when you hear your death being announced. I guess that is what probably happened to Queen Elizabeth II when BBC mistakenly announced her death. Although BBC officials have issued a public apology after a royal obituary rehearsal went public and sparked... Read More

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Babcock University honors Fashola with a degree

Former governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola was honored with an award of Honoris Causa by Babcock University in Ogun state at the University’s Post Graduate convocation ceremony. According to the school, Fashola on Thursday was recognized for his visionary leadership in innovatively attracting foreign investment to Lagos state among others. Fashola was not the... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: Ambode tells motorists not to attack LASTMA officials, Union kicks against conversion of colleges of education to varsities, and more

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday praised Chad for joining the fight against Boko Haram, saying further cooperation was essential in the future. The 72-year-old met Chad’s President Idriss Deby in the capital, N’Djamena, after a visit Wednesday to Niger, which is also part of a four-nation coalition tackling the Islamist militants. Buhari, who took office... Read More

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APC comes for Wike, says he is not ready for Governance

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has decided to step into the rift going on in the state between Governor Nyesom Wike and former governor, Rotimi Amaechi and has said the events that have trailed the administration of Wike, since his inauguration and swearing-in have shown that he is not ready for governance.... Read More

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Buhari says he will probe Amnesty International report on torture

President Muhammadu Buhari acknowledged the receipt of the Amnesty International report on Nigeria titled Nigeria: Stories of horror in their own words and has promised to investigate the report. In a statement by the senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu in Niamey, Niger Republic on Wednesday, it said that Buhari has received the... Read More