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My suspension would ‘split Kano APC’ – Kwankwaso

Former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has reacted to the threat made by the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress- to suspend him for orchestrating a violent rally at the burial of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje’s mother. Kano APC had said the condolence visit of Kwankwaso was deliberately turned to a violent rally to... Read More

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BREAKING: Explosion rocks CBN Calabar

A gas explosion rocked a section of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) office in Calabar, Cross River state on Friday morning. The CBN spokesman, Isaac Okorafor, who confirmed the incident, also revealed that no death was recorded from the incident. He further added that the fire has been successfully put out. “There is a gas... Read More

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Saraki attends CCT trial with 30 senators, 66 lawyers

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Friday, attended his resumed Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) trial arrived with convoy of 30 Senators. Some of the Senators present are Ike Ekweremadu, Deputy Senate president; Abdullahi Sabi, Senate spokesman; Hope Uzodinma, Dino Melaye, and Sam Anyanwu. Others are Ben Murray-Bruce, a senator from Bayelsa east, with Shehu Sani,... Read More

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Wanted Boko Haram leader dies after being ‘fatally wounded’ (VIEWER DISCRETION)

A wanted member of the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, has been arrested by troops of 7 Multinational Joint Task Force Brigade Quick Response Group (QRG) stationed in Baga. The arrested insurgent is serial number 95 on the first list of 100 wanted Boko Haram leaders.. According to Colonel Sani Usman, Acting Director Army Public... Read More

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My trial is a political mischief – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal was a product of political mischief. Saraki, who disclosed this in a statement by his deputy chief of staff, Gbenga Makanjuola on Friday, however, said he’s ready to submit himself to the law. The Senate President’s assets declaration trial resumes today at the... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Unbundling of NNPC is illegal’ | Trump says protesters deserved assault | Saraki goes to court | More stories

Falana says restructuring of NNPC is illegal. Punch Lekki Gardens MD arrested over building collapse. Vanguard $2.3 million recovered from arms deal suspect. Nation Buhari ejects 22 top directors from Budget Office. Premium Times Kwankwaso to be suspended by APC over alleged anti-party activities. Vanguard Tinubu’s daughter laments marginalization by Buhari. Leadership Saraki’s trial to... Read More

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Lagos will no longer ‘sponsor pilgrims to Mecca, Jerusalem’

Lagos State Government has halted the sponsorship of both Muslims and Christians pilgrimages to Mecca in Saudi Arabia or Jerusalem in Israel. The state government said sponsoring such pilgrimages was an irresponsible way of spending tax payers’ money. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Home Affairs in the State, Abdulateef Abdulhakeem, when members of the... Read More

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Just In: Dakuku Peterside appointed DG of NIMASA

The Federal Government has announced the appointment of Dakuku Peterside as the Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director, Public Relations, Ministry of Transportation, Yetunde Sonaike, in Abuja on Thursday. The statement said the appointment was with immediate effect. Peterside ran an unsuccessful... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: American found guilty of trying to join ISIS | No salary for workers without BVN in Kwara | More stories

DSS invasion Of Ekiti Assembly to be investigated – Senate. Leadership Why protesting women were flogged in Delta. Vanguard APC says Wike is responsible for Rivers killings. Punch Court tells Metuh he has a case to answer. Leadership Buhari scrapped NSC’s DG. Punch No salary for workers without BVN in Kwara. Leadership Rickey Tarfa, Nwobike... Read More

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‘APC members in Rivers state are fast becoming endangered species’

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the Rivers State under the administration of Governor Nyesom Wike, as a killing field. This was disclosed in a statement by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) Segun Oni, the acting national chairman of APC, on Wednesday. The party urged security agencies and other relevant bodies to take into cognizance... Read More

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Impeachment of Ondo Speaker reversed

Speaker of Ondo state House of Assembly, Jumoke Akindele who was impeached on Tuesday, has been reinstated. On Tuesday night, 18 out of the 26 members of the house impeached both the speaker and her deputy. Subsequently, Iroju Ogundeji from Odigbo state constituency, was elected as the new speaker while Ayo Arowele from Owo state constituency,... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Aregbesola creates new 31 LCDAs | Ted Cruz wins Idaho | Okorocha swears-in 8 judges | More stories

Troops fight off Boko Haram attacks, kill 18. Vanguard Aregbesola creates 31 new LCDAs in Osun. Leadership Oronsaye rearrested by EFCC over N240m fraud. Punch Reps condemn Kachikwu plan to break NNPC into 30 companies. Vanguard Zuma says South Africa has 120 companies in Nigeria. Leadership FRSC interrogates Ocholi’s driver on hospital bed. Punch Imo... Read More

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Buhari, Osinbajo, Saraki, Atiku, Tinubu, attend banquet in honour of Jacob Zuma (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, hosted South African President Jacob Zuma, to a banquet at the State House, Abuja. In attendance at the banquet were Vice president; Prof Yemi Osinbajo, Senate president; Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara. Also present at the banquet were All Progressives Congress leaders, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed... Read More

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The University of Liverpool gives back to students, slashes tuition by 25%

How would you like to have the advantage of a postgraduate degree from a world-class university, and to grow a global network of like-minded professionals – all without needing to travel, disrupt your career or leave home? Enrol in one of our fully online programmes and let the University of Liverpool come to you! This... Read More

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MTN responsible for increased Boko Haram attacks – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, stated that the reluctance of telecommunications giant, MTN, in deactivating unregistered lines contributed to the killings by the insurgent group, Boko Haram. Buhari said this during a joint press conference after holding closed door meeting with South African President, Jacob Zuma at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President also said the severe... Read More

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Dasuki’s aide sues EFCC for N500m

Nicholas Ashinze, a former special assistant to the immediate past National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki, has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over his illegal detention. Ashinze filed a suit against EFCC, the Chief of Army Staff and the Nigerian Army on Tuesday, demanding N500 million as compensation. He also urged the Abuja... Read More

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Buhari hosts President Zuma in Aso Villa (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, received the South Africa President, Jacob Zuma, at the presidential villa, Abuja. Zuma is on a two-day visit to Nigeria.

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Building collapses in Lekki, four dead

A five-storey building has collapsed at Chisco bus-stop, opposite Oando Lekki Phase 1, Lagos with at least four people reportedly dead. National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed that the collapse happened in the early hours of Tuesday morning, adding that rescue operation is ongoing. NEMA spokesperson, Ibrahim Farinloye, revealed that more dead bodies have been... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Wike has private army’ | Trump inspires immigrants | ‘Good PDP filled with bad people’ | More stories

PDP will take over Edo from APC – Rep. Vanguard Abe claims Wike’s keeping a private army. Leadership Lagos lawmakers want Mile 12 market relocated. Nation Why FG accepted N50bn from MTN as down payment. Vanguard PDP is good but filled with bad people – Kashamu. Leadership Sheriff to step down on May 21 –... Read More

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South Africa to send special forces to help Nigeria fight Boko Haram

South Africa will send its special forces to assist Nigeria in the war against Boko Haram insurgency. This was revealed on Monday by the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan Ali, during a meeting with his South African counterpart, Nobise Mapisa-Nqakula, in Abuja. The Minister stated that discussions on the deployment of South Africa’s special forces... Read More

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Ocholi: Fashola, Aisha Buhari, Dolapo Osinbajo, others pay condolence visit (PHOTOS)

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, wife of the vice president, Dolapo Osinbajo, Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, on Monday,paid a condolence visit to the Abuja residence of the late Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, James Ocholi. The Minister of Power, Works and Housing,... Read More

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BREAKING: Yobe Deputy Governor, Abubakar Ali involved in auto accident

The deputy governor of Yobe state, Abubakar Ali was on Monday, involved in an auto accident. According to Premium Times, Sunusi Abdul, a witness to the accident disclosed that Ali’s vehicle collided with a Toyota Avensis in Daka-Tsalle town, along Kaduna-Kano expressway. “The SUV he was travelling in had a head-on collision with a Toyota Avensis... Read More

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BREAKING: Alex Badeh sent to Kuje Prison

Alex Badeh, a former Chief of Defence Staff has been sent to Kuje Maximum Prison, pending the determination of his bail application on March 10 by a Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Okon Abang gave the ruling on Monday, after Badeh was arraigned for alleged fraud and diversion of funds meant for the purchase... Read More

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Ben Bruce points out the hypocrisy in denying forex to Nigerian students abroad

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to deny forex access to Nigerians studying abroad. President Buhari made the statement during an interview he had with Al Jazeera while on a trip to the Middle East. When asked by his interviewer if his government would allow Nigerian students abroad have access to forex,... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Niger Deltans not behind Lagos crimes’ | Military unwelcome in Ogoni | Hillary Clinton needs cash | More stories

Why Niger Governor, Abubakar Bello travels a lot. Leadership Troops kill five, sack Boko Haram hideouts. Punch Two ministers, others to appear before the Senate over MTN fine. Leadership Ogoni protest military invasion Punch Senators not planning to replace Bukola Saraki as Senate President. Vanguard Buhari says Nigeria would join Islamic Coalition against terror. Leadership... Read More

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‘Nigerians will outlive Buhari’s present dictatorship’ – Fayose

Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose says President Muhammadu Buhari is plotting to ruin his government and have him impeached. Fayose accused Buhari of sending officials of the Department of State Service (DSS) to destabilize his government. DSS operatives had on Friday, arrested four members of the state House of Assembly. Reacting to the development, Fayose said even if... Read More

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DSS arrests Boko Haram ‘gun producer, arms-runner and covert courier’

The State Security Service (SSS) has ‘arrested’ a manufacturer of arms for terrorist sect, Boko Haram. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday, DSS spokesperson, Tony Opuiyo disclosed the identity of the gun manufacturer as Musa Garba Abubakar (Engr) aka Muhadis Musa Bin Haddad. He was said to have been arrested at Jos, Plateau State, during a... Read More

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Indigo Arya presents… Living and Working in Lagos- an art ehibition

Indigo Arya is pleased to present to you Lagos: Living and Working, an art exhibition showcasing visual artists living and working in the city. The exhibition will be a bridge connecting Corporate Lagos and Creative Lagos and inciting powerful one-on-one encounters between the art and the audience. It will be a 2 –day event with... Read More

Panti Police barracks on fire (PHOTOS)

The barracks of the Police divisional headquarters (Panti) in Yaba, Lagos, is currently on fire. The cause of the fire outbreak, which has affected some buildings within the barracks, is still unknown. The fire was reported to have started at about 1:30pm.

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Fleeing Boko Haram insurgents killed in Sambisa forest (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Nigerian troops have killed some fleeing members of the Boko Haram insurgent group, at the Sabsawa axis of Sambisa forest. This dvevelopment was disclosed on Friday, in a statement released by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Sani Usman. Troops of 21 Brigade Bama, under 7 Division area were said to have carried out... Read More

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