New Comptroller General of Customs, Hameed Ali makes surprise visit to HQ

Contrary to reports that the recently appointed Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Hamid Ali, is yet to resume office, he arrived the Customs Headquarters unannounced on Thursday with a couple of aides and headed straight for his office without the knowledge of the Acting CG, John Atte. He arrived the Headquarters at 11:30 am and left... Read More

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Comptroller-General, DG, Hamid Ali

September 4, 2015

Meet 37-year-old Ahmed Doko, ABU’s youngest professor

The ideology that bagging a PhD comes with age is not really applicable nowadays. If you are super intelligent, dedicated and determined, then you can be a professor at an early age, at least that is the case of Ahmad Ibrahim Doko. The senate of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, approved the promotion of a 37-... Read More

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Ahmad Ibrahim Doko, Ahmadu Bello University, professor, Zaria

September 4, 2015

Read about Nigerian-born woman who’s running for president in Spain

Nigerians are doing big things abroad. The newest is the Nigerian born Spanish lawyer, Helen Mukoro, who has emerged the presidential candidate of an opposition party for the forthcoming election in Spain. Reports say she is the first woman and immigrant to emerge presidential flag bearer of a political party and will be running on... Read More

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September 4, 2015

A disgruntled PDP heads to Supreme court to contest Agbaje’s loss

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is evidently unsatisfied with the dismissal of its suit against Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by the Court of Appeal. The party has vowed to head for the Supreme Court following the dismissal of its suit by the Court of Appeal in Lagos, in a quest to upturn... Read More

jimi agbaje, lagos, PDP, supreme court

September 4, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: EFCC lacks power to probe Amaechi | Buhari, Osinbajo declares assets | Why Marilyn Ogar was sacked | More stories

How Union bank milked Buhari’s asset declaration on twitter. YNaija Ogbemudia says uproar over PMB 100 days in office is unnecessary. Leadership Why EFCC, ICPC may have no power to probe Amaechi. YNaija Dogara tells Western countries to return looted funds. Leadership PDP says Buhari is a product of corruption. YNaija Buhari confirms Ipaye’s appointment... Read More

Amaechi, assets, Buhari, EFCC, Fashola, icpc, Osinbajo, PDP, tracklist

September 3, 2015

Today we learnt our Vice President has N94M in the bank

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, have finally declared their assets. This was disclosed in a statement by the Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Thursday. Shehu said the documents submitted to the CCB, which officials say are still being vetted... Read More

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Muhammadu Buhari, Yemi Osinbajo

September 3, 2015

Buhari approves appointment of Osinbajo’s deputy chief of staff, media aide

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Rahman Adeola Ipaye as Deputy Chief of Staff and Laolu Akande as Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) in the Presidency. This was disclosed in a statement by the special adviser to the President, Femi Adesina on Thursday. He said the two new appointees will work in... Read More

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Buhari, media aide, Osinbajo

September 3, 2015

APC calls for inquest into defector’s death

The leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Bayelsa state doesn’t believe the former state chairman of the Peoples democratic Party (PDP) Sam Inokoba died a natural death. APC wrote to the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase requesting an inquest. 19 days after defecting to APC, Inokoba, 67, slumped and died in Lagos while... Read More

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APC, Bayelsa, ex-chairman, PDP, Sam Inokoba

September 3, 2015

PDP chieftain says new party will emerge from PDP

It still looks like the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) might crash any time soon. A PDP stalwart and Osi Olubadan of Ibadan, Lekan Balogun, has predicted that a new party would emerge from the PDP ahead of the 2019 general elections. Balogun disclosed this on Thursday during the monthly Guest Forum of Oodua Newspapers held at... Read More

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September 3, 2015

Fail of the Century: A prospective employee sent “nud*s” to a HR manager

OMG! A prospective employee accidentally sent a company’s Human Resource manager a nude picture of himself. Yeah! You read well, a nude picture of himself… arghhh can’t even think about how that could have happened. So here is the gist, a 23 year old Chicago man mistakenly sent his nude picture to the HR of a company,... Read More

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September 3, 2015

DSS finally fires Marilyn Ogar and 44 others

After Marilyn Ogar was demoted some time this year, the Department of State Services (DSS) has finally sacked her and 44 other top directors in the security agency. Ogar was the former deputy director of agency. She was removed two months ago and President Muhammadu Buhari nullified her promotion when he became president. Ogar was accused... Read More

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DSS, Marilyn Ogar, sacked, spokesperson

September 3, 2015

#BuhariAppoints: The 40 most powerful federal positions in the Buhari administration

The task of ranking the most powerful federal appointments in a democracy is tricky. Some positions come with their own power, while others depend on the disposition of the President, as well as the occupant of that office. What is not in doubt, however, is that every one of the following positions is critical to... Read More

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September 3, 2015

Buhari says Nigerians will soon see the change he promised

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that Nigerians will soon see the fulfillment of his election campaign promises. Buhari, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving university students, assured Nigerian youth that his government’s anti-corruption campaign would secure their future. In an address to members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) who marched... Read More

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September 3, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Ex-Bayelsa chairman Inokoba dies, FG has 5 witnesses against Dasuki, IG wants security tribunals, INEC offices, More stories

Former Bayelsa PDP chairman, Inokoba dies. This Day Akpabio dumps own “world class” hospital, seeks treatment abroad after car crash. Premium Times Arewa, Afenifere, criticizes Buhari over 100 days promise. YNaija 5 witnesses to testify for FG against Dasuki. YNaija IG orders security for tribunals, INEC offices. This Day Ex-chairman LP says Buhari can’t possibly... Read More

Afenifere, Arewa, Buhari, court, dasuki, EFCC, Oduah, tracklist

September 2, 2015

FG assures Nigerians they have no plan to sell refineries

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that it has no plan to sell any of the refineries in the country but may encourage joint venture investments in the facilities. The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ibe Kachikwu,disclosed this on Wednesday shortly after inspecting the Port Harcourt Refinery in Eleme Local... Read More

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Buhari, Kachikwu, nnpc, Refineries

September 2, 2015

MultiChoice Africa press conference talking points

MultiChoice Africa hosted a press conference on Wednesday morning at the Content Showcase, to address questions around the video entertainment service provider’s content, services and plans for the future, taking questions from media from across Africa. The participants were Tim Jacobs, CEO of MultiChoice Africa; Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, M-Net Regional Director: West Africa; Theo Erasmus, M-Net... Read More

Ekiti APC and Fayose ‘disagree’ over supposed CBN loan

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has said the request by the state governor, Ayodele Fayose, for a N9.6 billion bailout from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is frivolous and unjustifiable. APC Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatunbosun said, “It is difficult to trust a one-man government where the House of Assembly doesn’t have... Read More

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APC, Ayodele Fayose, Bailout funds, Ekiti

September 2, 2015

ICPC begins probing Amaechi, Chime and Kwankwaso’s tenure

Some former governors are now under the radar. Vanguarr reports that the independent Corrupt Practices and other offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced investigations of four former governors. This follows petitions the commission received about them. The former governors are Rotimi Ameachi (Rivers), Sullivan Chime (Enugu), Ibrahim Shema (Kaduna) and Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano). Already four teams... Read More

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September 2, 2015

VIC O has released a video for the greatest diss track ever (WATCH)

So yeah, after we begged you guys to give Vic O 5000 retweets, he not just fulfilled his promise, he even added a little jara… Nigeria’s own finest rapper has finally released his a video for his “Drake & Meek Mill” diss track. Vic O never disappoints us. Let me introduce myself first, My name Vic O,... Read More

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September 2, 2015

Who’s lying? Onu says Buhari didn’t call him about the SGF job

A former Abia governor Ogbonnaya Onu has denied the allegation that President Muhammadu Buhari called him before appointing Babachir Lawal as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Rumors had it that Onu, an APC chieftain, was favored by Buhari to emerge as the SGF. Then after Lawal’s appointment, Onu reportedly told a friend that... Read More

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September 2, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Buhari sued over appointment, Fernandez dead, Dasuki gets bail, More stories

Lawyer sues Buhari over South-East exclusion in appointments. YNaija Buhari vows to strengthen EFCC, ICPC. This Day Presidency tells of Buhari’s position on the 100 days promise saga. YNaija Businessman, Deinde Fernandez dies at 79. This Day Soyinka drags Buhari into squabble with Oyinlola. YNaija Dasuki trial begins, court grants him bail. Leadership NNPC vows... Read More

Buhari, EFCC, icpc, nnpc, PDP, Secondus, tracklist

September 1, 2015

Unity Forum withdraw case against Saraki, Ekweremadu on alleged forgery of Senate Rule

With the crisis rocking the Senate over alleged forgery of the Senate Standing Orders 2015 as amended there seem to be hope that it will soon end as Senators under the aegis, Unity Forum have withdrawn the case from the court. The Unity Forum had filed the suit before the Federal High Court, Abuja, in... Read More

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September 1, 2015

Ex-chairman NBA criticizes Fayose’s punishment of workers

Former Chairman, Human Rights Committee, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Port Harcourt branch, Augustine Ojekudo, criticized Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose’s punishment to workers that reported late to work. Ojekudo in Port Harcourt on Tuesday said that the corporal punishment Fayose meted out to the state civil servants, especially directing them to kneel down was unnecessary. Fayose... Read More

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September 1, 2015

Possession of fire arms: Dasuki gets bail

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki, on self-recognition after he pleaded not guilty to a one count charge of illegal possession of firearms. In a statement by PRNigeria on Tuesday, it said Dasuki is standing trail on a one count charge of illegal possession... Read More

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September 1, 2015

Osinbajo and others turn up as Adesina becomes new AfDB boss in Ivory Coast (PHOTOS)

Former agriculture minister Akinwunmi Adesina’s investiture as the 8th president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) was held today in Abidjan. VP Yemi Osinbajo was there. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Aliko Dangote and Kayode Fayemi were some of the other Nigerian figures at the occasion.

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September 1, 2015

Biafran group’s clash with police reportedly leaves three people dead

It seems that the Independent People of Biafra group has begun striking as threatened. The group reportedly clashed with law enforcement in Onitsha, Anambra on Sunday evening, with three persons feared dead and 20 injured. A member of the group, Chinwendu Ikechukwu, told newsmen that they were going to preach to the people on the... Read More

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September 1, 2015

Dasuki will be in court today. See details of his case with the DSS

Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, will be in court today on a one-count charge of illegal possession of firearms, Punch reports. The report says Dasuki should have been in court last week but he applied for bail in anticipation that the court will hear it immediately after taking his plea on today. It’s reported... Read More

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September 1, 2015

Enugu police say no Boko Haram member was arrested there

The Enugu State Police Command has said that no Boko Haram member was arrested in the state. The DSS had said previously that it caught 20 suspected Boko Haram commanders in Lagos, Kano, Enugu, Plateau and Gombe states. Now the police in Enugu say they’re not aware of this. Police spokesman Ebere Amaraizu said, “There is... Read More

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September 1, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Dasuki trial begins today, Akpabio returns home after crash, Fayose shades Buhari again, More stories

Buhari swears in SGF, NSA, Adesina. This Day Amaechi says Wike is using probe as a distraction to steal state funds. YNaija Akpabio discharged from hospital after car crash. This Day What Oshiomhole has to say about Buhari’s appointment. YNaija Dasuki trial begins today. This Day Oyegun defends Buhari, says he has the right to... Read More

Amaechi, Buhari, dasuki, Keyamo, tracklist, wike

August 31, 2015

Saraki, Ekweremadu shun hearing of senate order forgery suit

Senate President Bukola Saraki, deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, and others shunned a scheduled hearing in a suit seeking their removal from office on the grounds of alleged forgery of the Senate Standing Orders 2015 used for the conduct of their elections shortly after the proclamation of the 8th Senate on June 9. The suit,... Read More

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New Comptroller General of Customs, Hameed Ali makes surprise visit to HQ

Meet 37-year-old Ahmed Doko, ABU’s youngest professor

Read about Nigerian-born woman who’s running for president in Spain

A disgruntled PDP heads to Supreme court to contest Agbaje’s loss

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: EFCC lacks power to probe Amaechi | Buhari, Osinbajo declares assets | Why Marilyn Ogar was sacked | More stories

Today we learnt our Vice President has N94M in the bank

Buhari approves appointment of Osinbajo’s deputy chief of staff, media aide

APC calls for inquest into defector’s death

PDP chieftain says new party will emerge from PDP

Fail of the Century: A prospective employee sent “nud*s” to a HR manager

DSS finally fires Marilyn Ogar and 44 others

#BuhariAppoints: The 40 most powerful federal positions in the Buhari administration

Buhari says Nigerians will soon see the change he promised

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Ex-Bayelsa chairman Inokoba dies, FG has 5 witnesses against Dasuki, IG wants security tribunals, INEC offices, More stories

FG assures Nigerians they have no plan to sell refineries

MultiChoice Africa press conference talking points

Ekiti APC and Fayose ‘disagree’ over supposed CBN loan

ICPC begins probing Amaechi, Chime and Kwankwaso’s tenure

VIC O has released a video for the greatest diss track ever (WATCH)

Who’s lying? Onu says Buhari didn’t call him about the SGF job

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Buhari sued over appointment, Fernandez dead, Dasuki gets bail, More stories

Unity Forum withdraw case against Saraki, Ekweremadu on alleged forgery of Senate Rule

Ex-chairman NBA criticizes Fayose’s punishment of workers

Possession of fire arms: Dasuki gets bail

Osinbajo and others turn up as Adesina becomes new AfDB boss in Ivory Coast (PHOTOS)

Biafran group’s clash with police reportedly leaves three people dead

Dasuki will be in court today. See details of his case with the DSS

Enugu police say no Boko Haram member was arrested there

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Dasuki trial begins today, Akpabio returns home after crash, Fayose shades Buhari again, More stories

Saraki, Ekweremadu shun hearing of senate order forgery suit

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