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September 11, 2015

Militants engage in gun duel with soldiers

Casualty was recorded as the Joint Task Force (Operation Pulo Shield), recently engaged suspected militants in a gun battle in Delta State. At least three persons were confirmed dead while others sustained various degrees of injuries. The commander of the force, Alani Okunlola, disclosed this in Warri during a press briefing on Thursday. A suspect allegedly arrested with various... Read More

battle, dead, injured, JTF, Militants

September 11, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Mimiko supports death penalty for corrupt politicians| NNPC lifts ban on 113 oil tankers| Tinubu greater than Obasanjo| More stories

Mimiko also supports death for corrupt politicians. YNaija FRSC says they are not recruiting, warns against fraudsters. Leadership Army officers say they never saw any election take place in Rivers. YNaija Shettima names 21 commissioners, appoints caretaker chairmen. Leadership After this, Amosun better not be found corrupt. YNaija Obadan says if not for Buhari, Nigeria... Read More

Buhari, Customs, NASS, nnpc, Power sector, tracklist

September 10, 2015

APC warns Fayose not to divert bailout fund

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has come for Governor Ayodele Fayose asking him to judiciously use the bailout loans being facilitated by the Federal Government. APC also called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to monitor disbursements and appropriation of the loan. The APC said... Read More

APC, EFCC, Ekiti, Fayose.bailout loan

September 10, 2015

Fayose says EFCC is guilty of corruption

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of also being guilty of corruption. Fayose also accused workers in government’s payroll of connivance in corruption, saying “no politicians can steal public funds without the connivance of career civil servants.” Fayose disclosed this on Thursday while addressing the leadership of the Nigeria Labour... Read More

Buhari, corruption, EFCC, Ekiti, Fayose

September 10, 2015

One Governor, 35 special advisers, only in Adamawa

The Adamawa House of Assembly has approved the appointment of 35 Special Advisers for Governor Jibrilla Bindow. This approval makes the appointment the largest for any incumbent governor in the country. The approval was communicated via an executive letter to the state assembly, read at the plenary by the Speaker, Kabiru Mijinyawa. Hassan Borguma (APC-Hong), moved the... Read More

35 special advisers, Adamawa State, apporved, Bindow

September 10, 2015

Buhari fires Chairmen of 3 FCTA boards

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate termination of the appointments of Ari Isa Mohammed, Moroof Akinwande and Usman Ningi. The trio are the Chairmen of the FCT Internal Revenue Service, Secondary Education and Universal Basic Education (UBE) Boards respectively. The notice of the sack was contained in a letter sent to the FCT Permanent Secretary, John... Read More

Buhari, chairmen, sack

September 10, 2015

Army Chief, Buratai visits Gamboru-Ngala as Nigerian flag returns (PHOTOS)

Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, paid a visit to the troops’ station in Gamboru-Ngala community, which was recently recaptured from Boko Haram members. The Army chief expressed his appreciation to the troops and urged them not to relent in their efforts as the war against the insurgent group wasn’t over. During his visit, the Nigerian... Read More

boko haram, Buratai, Gamboru Ngala, soldiers

September 10, 2015

Chude Jideonwo, Monalisa Chinda, Ayeni Adekunle, Detoun Ogwo, Omojuwa, others to share their stories at Success Stories Africa.

On Saturday September 12 2015, young Nigerians will be empowered to buy the future and change history at the 5th edition of the Success Stories Africa. Widely recognized as the most impacting gathering of young people in developing communities, Success Stories Africa is aimed at increasing the number of empowered youths above the weaklings. “Contrary... Read More

Chude Jideonwo, free training session, young nigerians

September 10, 2015

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: 5 major causes of suicide in Nigeria

People around the world are observing the world suicide prevention day today, hence the trending hashtag on Twitter- #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. On social media, case in point- Twitter, conversation on the topic is rife. Let’s take a look at the possible reasons for suicides in Nigeria: Depression is likely the major reason for suicide. People are depressed for various reasons... Read More

causes, nigeria, suicide, World

September 10, 2015

What Fayemi is saying about deceptive politicians and intelligent rogues

Former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has urged Nigeria to appreciate professionals in government and avoid those whose rise can’t be traced to a process of disciplined tutelage and selfless service. He disclosed this at the maiden symposium of the Advanced Media and Communications Academy held in honour of Yemi Farounbi and Ayoola Olukanni at the... Read More

Ekiti State, Fayemi, politicians

September 10, 2015

“APC likes to blame others for their problems” – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Kogi State has denied involvement in the recent protest by angry youth at the All Progressive Congress National Secretariat in Abuja, over the candidature of Abubakar Audu for the November 21 governorship election. Kogi PDP chairman, Sam Uhuotu, described the allegation made by one, Abdulkadiri Ahmed as mischievous and a calculated... Read More

APC, elections, PDP, problems

September 10, 2015

“All Boko Haram camps have been wiped out” – Army boasts

The Nigerian military claims to have destroyed all known Boko Haram terrorists’ camps and cells in the North East. The Defence spokesperson, Rabe Abubakar, on Wednesday said this at his maiden news conference, adding that the camps were destroyed by troops operating in the region. The defence spokesperson said the military had been coordinating air and... Read More

boko haram, Burutai, Chief of Army Staff, Military

September 10, 2015

INEC staff, 3 others found dead in a room in Anambra

Four female dead bodies were discovered in a room in the Ifite area of Awka, the Anambra State capital. The Anambra State police command discovered the bodies in a room occupied by a couple on Olisa Onyeka Crescent near the Commissioners’ quarters in Awka GRA. One of the victims identified is a Grade Level 14... Read More

anambra, dead bodies, INEC, women

September 10, 2015

I wasn’t sent to Imo to kill MASSOB loyalists – Police Commissioner

Imo State Police Command has debunked allegations that its officers invaded the Owerri residential home of the leader of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) Ralph Uwazuruike. The Commissioner of Police, Taiwo Lakanu, stated this on Wednesday, during a press conference at the Police Headquarters, Owerri. Lakanu also denied that the... Read More

biafra, commissioner of police, imo state, MASSOB

September 10, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Power goes out during power sector probe| DSS begins screening of Buhari’s ministers| Oshiomhole sacks 4 commissioners| More stories

Power goes out 8 times during probe of power sector on Wednesday. YNaija Buhari defends appointments of trusted hands. This Day DSS begins secret screening of Buhari’s prospective ministers. YNaija Kumuyi says Buhari will win war against corruption. Leadership Tinubu shades PDP says Buhari is helping Nigeria recover from paralysis. YNaija Oshiomhole sacks 4 commissioners.... Read More

Aregbesola, Buhari, Osinbajo, Power sector, tracklist

September 9, 2015

Biodun Shobanjo, John Momoh, Troyka Chairman, Ije Nwokorie, others to speak at RED Summit

‘The RED Summit’, West Africa’s biggest gathering of media leaders across sectors in the sub-region has announced a line-up of Keynote Speakers for the first edition. It includes Ije Nwokorie, Global CEO of Wolff Olins, Biodun Shobanjo, Chairman of Troyka Holdings and John Momoh, Chairman of Channels Television. The RED Summit holds on 15-18 October, in... Read More

africa, first edition, nigeria, RED summit

September 9, 2015

“There’s nothing wrong with rewarding loyal associates” | 7 quotes from Buhari’s interview with BBC Hausa

President Muhammadu Buhari, had an interview with BBC Hausa, on Tuesday and gave an insight to some the activities of his administration. Buhari addressed the appointments he’s made so far, Boko Haram, the economy as well as the Chibok girls. Below are 7 quotes from the interview; 1. “One of the decisions we took soon after we... Read More

#ChibokGirls, appointment, boko haram, Buhari

September 9, 2015

Ekiti workers hail Fayose as he pays another surprise visit (PHOTOS)

Governor Ayo Fayose paid another surprise visit to civil servants in his state, Ekiti. Unlike the last time where they were pictured kneeling and begging, this time around, on Wednesday, the workers at the Ekiti state Local Government Service Commission, appeared happy to see Fayose. See photos:

civil servants, Ekiti State, Fayose, visit

September 9, 2015

After yesterday’s bashing, Ambode gets a defender

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Kamal Ayinde Bayewu, has defended Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, saying he has achieved a lot in 100 days in office. This is coming after Nigerians on Twitter bashed Ambode and dragged his name through the mud. During an interview, Bayewu said Ambode’s 100 days in office has been eventful... Read More

100daysinoffice, ambode, Bayewu, eventful, lagos

September 9, 2015

Unilag students protest death of Oluchi, who was electrocuted last night

Confusion is currently prevalent at the University of Lagos, Akoka, as students have gone on rampage over the electrocution of a female student on Tuesday night. The female student, Oluchi Anekwe, was a 300 Level student of the department of Accounting. Policemen from the Bariga and Sabo divisions are at the campus gates to contain the protesting... Read More

eletrocution, protest, Student, UNILAG

September 9, 2015

Osun workers asked to bring primary school certificate before getting salaries

The government of Osun has made it difficult for civil servants in the state to receive their salary arrears. The state government on Tuesday, demanded the presentation of workers primary school certificates for screening before the payment of their salaries. It was gathered that screening forms were given out to some of the civil servants, on Tuesday, with specific... Read More

Aregbesola, Osun State, primary school certificate, salaries, workers

September 9, 2015

Police arrest 22 MASSOB members from 4 Eastern states

The Police Force has arrested 22 members of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and those of the Indigenous People of Biafra in 4 states in the Eastern region of Nigeria. Police said four suspects were apprehended in Anambra, six in Imo, 11 in Delta and one in Abia state.... Read More

biafra, MASSOB, police, violence

September 9, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Alimi says gay is African | Niger-Delta oil holding Nigeria | PDP condemns Akwa Ibom govt. house

Ogun appoints new magistrates. This Day Fani-Kayode says the only thing keeping Nigeria together is Niger- Delta oil. YNaija Bisi Alimi says gay stems from Africa. The Guardian Buhari finally speaks on lopsided appointment, says Chibok girls dispersed. Premium Times Nigerian army says some Boko Haram members cannot recite the Quran. YNaija PDP governors condemns... Read More

Buhari, Ekiti, fani-kayode, Niger Delta, Power sector

September 8, 2015

“We hear Fayose has properties in Banana Island, Dubai, South Africa” – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has called on Governor Ayodele Fayose, to declare his assets. APC said Ekiti people would be interested in Fayose’s public declaration of his assets, considering the experience the state had under him during his aborted first tenure when he was docked for misappropriating N1.3billion. In a statement released... Read More

APC, Ekiti, Fayose

September 8, 2015

Teenager faces 10 years in prison for sharing naked picture of himself

In North Carolina, one can now go to jail for committing an offence against oneself. Bizarre right? But that is the case of a 17 year old boy, who’s facing 10 years in prison after being charged as an adult for having sexually explicit photos of a minor. The minor in question is himself. Cormega... Read More

North Carolina, sex content, teen charged as adult

September 8, 2015

To PDP governors, everything is falling apart in Nigeria

Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party, believe Nigeria is moving into dictatorship under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari. The governors, under the aegis of PDP Governors’ Forum, disclosed this on Tuesday, after a meeting of the forum at the inner chamber of the Bayelsa State Governor’s office in Yenagoa. The PDP governors, led by Governor... Read More

dictatorship, Meeting, PDP Governors, Yenagoa

September 8, 2015

Military alleges plan by foreign media to blackmail Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army says it has uncovered a plan by foreign media in partnership with collaborators in Nigeria to undermine ongoing operations to end insurgency in the country. This is was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the acting Director of Army Public Relations, Sani Usman. Usman disclosed that the plot was to be executed through another false claim... Read More

boko haram, Nigeria Army, plot

September 8, 2015

FBN Holdings Plc announces major leadership appointments

FBN Holdings Plc, has announced major changes to its leadership team, effective from January 1 2016. Pioneer Group CEO, FBN Holdings, Bello Maccido, is leaving his position to become pioneer Chairman of the newly-licensed FBN Merchant Bank Ltd, while UK Eke (MFR), currently Executive Director, South, First Bank of Nigeria Ltd replaces him as Group Managing... Read More

FBN, leadership appointment

September 8, 2015

Governor Oshiomhole, the 2nd Niger bridge is under construction (PHOTOS)

The construction of 2nd Niger bridge has been in the news of late. Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, has made himself the advocate of the bridge and many other things. He challenged the former Minister of Works, Mike Onolemhemen, to explain how $700 million meant for the Niger Bridge was expended. But it appears that... Read More

2nd niger bridge, construction, Oshiomhole

September 8, 2015

How PDP agents admitted to electoral fraud at Akwa Ibom election tribunal

During the Akwa Ibom governorship election tribunal on Monday, some members of the Peoples Democratic Party, who were the party’s agents during the April 11, 2015 governorship election in the state, admitted signing multiple result sheets while testifying before the state Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Monday. One of the agents, Nicholas Andy, who... Read More

Akwa Ibom, Tribunal, witnesses

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