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The drama that ensued in the Senate as Saraki, Ekweremadu got votes of confidence

As the National assembly resumed plenary session Tuesday, there was drama in the Senate as 35 Senators elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and 46 Senators elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday passed a vote of confidence on the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, deputy Senate President,... Read More

APC, Ekeweremadu, NASS, PDP, Saraki

Military repels another Boko Haram attack in COAS home town

Military authorities in Abuja has disclosed that another attempt by the Boko Haram terrorist group to attack Buratai, the home town of the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, on Monday night met a brick wall as troops repelled the attack. “For about the fourth time since February 2014, Boko Haram terrorists moved against Buratai,... Read More

boko haram, Buratai, Chief of Army Staff, Military, nigeria

#IfAfricaWasABar: See top funny tweets from the viral hashtag

What started as an innocent call-out from a young Botswanan writer quickly sparked a Twitter debate about the state of African geopolitics. Siyanda Moutsiwa, a 22-year-old from Gaborone, thought she’d take ‘a classic writing prompt’ used in workshops to imagine character interaction and apply it to the whole continent. Well, that did generate a lot... Read More

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Chadian soldiers engage Boko Haram near Lake Chad

There was heavy fighting between the Chadian army and Boko Haram on Saturday, security sources say. According to a Chadian security official, the clashes between militants and Chadian forces erupted Saturday on Midi Koutou island, leaving six Boko Haram fighters dead and 15 wounded. A Chadian soldier was also said to have been killed, The... Read More

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See photos from Buhari’s latest meeting with APC House of Reps members

President Muhammadu Buhari met with the All Progressives Congress (APC) members in the House of Representatives on Monday evening. The meeting was held to seek ways to resolve the leadership crisis rocking the lower chamber, but it ended in a deadlock with both factions, the Yakubu Dogara faction and Femi Gbajabiamila faction, refusing to budge. Nevertheless... Read More

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Akpabio named Senate minority leader

Former governor of Akwa Ibom state and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator (Akwa Ibom northwest), Godswill Akpabio has been named the minority‎ leader of the Senate. Akpabio was nominated by the south-south caucus of the PDP in the senate. But his nomination is against the standing rules of the Senate, which exempts first-term senators from holding... Read More

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Sylva’s aides slam Alamieyeseigha for praising Dickson

Some aides of former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva have slammed the first civilian governor of the state, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, over his endorsement of Governor Seriake Dickson. They also criticized Alamieyeseigha over his poor rating of Sylva’s administration, declaring that such a poor rating was allegedly biased. Alamieyeseigha had rated Dickson’s administration higher above Sylva, in terms of... Read More

Alamieyeseigha, bayelsa state, dickson, Sylva

APC proposes Gbajabiamila as deputy speaker

After meeting and hours of negotiations on Monday night, the All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders have proposed that Femi Gbajabiamila should become the deputy speaker. According to a source, the proposal implies the deputy speaker Yussuf Lasun will have to voluntarily step down since he can only be removed by two-thirds majority of the House, and that is... Read More

APC, Gbajabiamila, Lasun, NASS

APC accuses Fayose of harassing its members

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti state has accused Governor Ayodele Fayose of harassing its leaders and supporters in a bid to run the opposition out of the state. In a statement by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatubosun, the party said the alarm became imperative in the face of persistent victimization of APC members.... Read More

Imo workers begin ‘indefinite strike’ today over unpaid salaries

Labor in Imo state will begin an indefinite strike today. According to a broadcast in Radio Nigeria, Heartland FM and Hot FM, signed by all the labour leaders, all workers are ordered to remain in their homes until otherwise directed by the leaders. The strike is reportedly about unpaid salaries. A civil servant that spoke... Read More

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Government says bailout money will be deducted from states’ allocations

The bailout is apparently not for free as earlier thought. Findings have revealed that the bailout package being prepared by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the 36 states of the federation is to be deducted from their statutory allocations. According to investigations on Monday, it was revealed that some state governors had started... Read More

Bailout funds, Buhari, CBN, governors

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: There is hope for NASS, Bailout funds available soon, Another debt incurred by GEJ, More stories

Kwara PDP claims petition to EFCC on Toyin Saraki was forged. YNaija Sultan tells FG to ensure there is no sacred cows in the fight against corruption. This Day Oshiomhole claims one minister under GEJ stole $6billion. YNaija Presidency says states will soon start drawing $300billion intervention funds. This Day PDP asks APC why Patience... Read More

APC, Buhari, court, NASS, Oshiomhole, PDP, police, tracklist

Senate forgery: Court rejects request to restrain police, AGF

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday refused an ex-parte application by the Enugu-East Senator in the National Assembly, Gilbert Nnaji, seeking to restrain the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, and the Attorney General of the Federation from further investigation of allegation of forgery of the Senate Standing Order 2015. Rather Justice Gabriel Kolawole, in... Read More

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NASS crisis: Oshiomhole says it will be over soon

Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole has said there is a flicker of hope that the ongoing leadership crisis in the National Assembly would come to an end soon, especially the Senate is concerned. He spoke with State House correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, alongside Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State. The two... Read More

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El Rufai sues ‘The Union’ over assets story (PHOTOS)

Kaduna state governor Nasir el-Rufai has signed the papers for the defamation case against ‘The Union’ newspaper. Newspapers had earlier published a report that El-Rufai declared his assets worth N90 billion including 40 mansions. Reacting to it, El-Rufai directed his legal team to enforce his rights to protect his reputation.

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Lasun says he won’t resign as deputy speaker

Still on the House of Representatives crisis, some won’t go down without a fight. Deputy Speaker Yussuf Lasun Monday has said that no matter the level of pressure on him to step down, he would not. Some of the All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders, have reportedly been pressuring Lasun to resign for Gbajabiamila who was the party’s... Read More

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This man has his EFCC petition hung on his motorcycle (PHOTO)

It’s like this man is petitioning the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate one Ibrahim Sani. The picture has since gone viral on social media. Take a look.

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Buhari and Boko Haram ‘begin preliminary talks’

It seems there is still hope that the Chibok girls will be rescued. Reports say preliminary talks are ongoing between the government and some Boko Haram leaders. The Nation reports that this new deal was disclosed by sources close to the Presidency and the sect. The report says some key commanders of Boko Haram in detention... Read More

boko haram, Buhari, Chibok girls, insurgency

Army chief says Boko Haram can no longer confront Nigerian soldiers

A senior army official has said the insurgent group, Boko Haram can no longer confront Nigerian soldiers in a battle in any part of the country. Major General Nasir Muazu stated this in Akure on Saturday at the closing ceremony of the Nigeria Army Inter Brigade Competition. “I just came back from the North East... Read More

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Buhari admits that airforce is ‘virtually non-existent’

President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed a rather worrisome picture of the war against Boko Haram. He has admitted that the air force is not strong enough to support ground troops in the fight. Buhari said this while speaking on Good Morning Nigeria, a programme of NTA on Monday. He said, “The US has high technology, and... Read More

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Senator Sani says removing fuel subsidy will be unacceptable

Shehu Sani has said removing the fuel subsidy will be unacceptable because it will lead to untold hardship to the common man. Sani (APC- Kaduna Central) stated this in Kaduna during a courtesy visit to former Governor of defunct Kaduna State, Balarabe Musa, at his residence on Sunday. He said, “I am from a civil rights... Read More

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10 things we learnt from Buhari’s media chat this morning

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Americans are willing to help us and that the nation is grateful for making the elections peaceful. He said this on Monday morning while having a media chat on NTA. Here are 10 things we learnt from his chat. 1. Buhari reveals that the Nigerian airforce is virtually non-existent.... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Ekweremadu trading blames, Wike against Amaechi’s appointment, APC, PDP in a new battle, More stories

PDP asks Kwara chapter to retract statement that it’s behind Toyin Saraki’s ordeal. This Day Ekweremadu says APC and not police is investigating him. YNaija PDP accuses APC, Buhari of plans to run discriminatory govt. This Day Wike says PMB’s appointment of Amaechi will be an endorsement of corruption. YNaija Oshiomhole says no bailout funds... Read More

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According to the PDP, Buhari has scammed Nigerians

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is taking this opposition thing seriously as it has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of defrauding citizens with campaign of empty promises. It also accused the Buhari administration of taking the glory for the achievements of the PDP government in the past 16 years. While speaking at a press conference in Abuja... Read More

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PDP exonerates APC says own party behind probe of Toyin Saraki EFCC ordeal

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has debunked allegation that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and one of its national leaders, Bola Tinubu, were behind the ongoing investigation of the wife of the senate President, Toyin Saraki for corruption by EFCC. But shortly after that news broke, a group of senators loyal to Senate President Bukola Saraki,... Read More

APC, NASS, PDP, Toyin Saraki

Tompolo’s meeting with MEND members stopped as soldiers seal off meeting venue

The proposed MEND meeting which was called by the leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND) High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo ans was scheduled to hold on Saturday did not hold as soldiers reportedly sealed off the Ijaw House, venue of the proposed meeting on the orders of the state governor, Dickson... Read More

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CNBC apologizes to Ezekwesili for its tweet that Oteh is the first African woman to be World Bank VP

CNBC Africa has acknowledged their mistake and apologized to the former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili on the error made on Friday stating that Arunma Oteh is World Bank first African woman VP. CNBC tweeted its apology on Saturday on its twitter handle, Ezekwesili responding to the tweet said she has since accepted their apology. “Oteh however... Read More

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NASS crisis: Police confirms Senate forgery

Finally, the senate standing order used by the 8th Assembly to inaugurate senate president, Bukola Saraki and deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu on June 9 was forged. The Nigeria Police have concluded their probe into the forgery of the Senate Standing Order and given a copy of the report to President Muhammadu Buhari last week. The... Read More

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The Ijaw Youth Council believe Buhari plans to bomb the Niger Delta

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has said that it had uncovered plans by President Muhammadu Buhari to send federal troops to invade the Niger Delta with Ijaw communities as the target. In a statement by its spokesman, Eric Omare, IYC said that information at its disposal indicated that the Federal Government would begin the deployment... Read More

Bomb, Buhari, Ijaw, IYC, Niger Delta

Buhari says Nigeria don’t need foreign aid

President Muhammadu Buhari opines that Nigeria does not need foreign aid if the world powers can help plug all the loopholes that had been used by government officials to steal her assets. A Presidency official on Saturday quoted Buhari as telling US officials that Nigeria has the resources to stand on her feet, and that the... Read More

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