Janeth J

February 6, 2016

‘Shut down your phone’ | Senator Shehu Sani gives Buhari 11 tips on how to spend his vacation

The Senator representing Kaduna central, Shehu Sani, has given President Muhammadu Buhari pointers on how to get the best out of his 5-day vacation. Senator Sani advised the President to ditch his phone, stay away from newspapers and news reports on television. In a statement released on Saturday, Sani listed 11 tips on how Buhari... Read More

Buhari, Shehu Sani, tips, vacation

February 6, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: OBJ says Chibok girls may not return | Marco Rubio is Democrats’ worst nightmare | Is light drinking while pregnant okay? | More stories

Edo people say they suffered under the PDP. Leadership Saraki’s trial to continue – Supreme court rules. Vanguard Lawmaker says Buhari will deliver on 2016 budget. Leadership ICPC boss, Ekpo Nta says there is progress in anti-corruption war. Punch Umahi suspends aide over alleged fraud. Leadership Buhari again says Boko Haram has been ‘technically’ defeated.... Read More

Buhari, Chibok girls, Dokpesi, OBJ, Saraki, Tinubu, tracklist, Umahi

February 5, 2016

Judge goes to prison for defrauding the public

An area court judge, Umar Gwani has been remanded in prison by a Federal High Court sitting in Gombe State. The accused judge appeared before the Federal High court on a four-count charge of alleged fraud. The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) had accused Gwani of collecting money from the public through false pretense... Read More

court, fraude, judge, Prison

Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal | YNaija.com

February 5, 2016

BREAKING: Saraki loses appeal at Supreme Court, CCT trial must hold

Senate President Bukola Saraki’s bid to stop his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has failed. Reading out the judgment of the Supreme Court on Friday, Justice Walter Samuel Onnoghen, held that the Danladi Umar-led CCT was properly constituted to exercise jurisdiction over Saraki’s trial. “I find no merit in the appeal, it... Read More

Nigeria's Service Chiefs | YNaija.com

February 5, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘No modern weapons to fight Boko Haram’ | Tom Ikimi quizzed by EFCC | How Google overtook Apple | More stories

Service Chiefs lament lack of modern weapons to fight insurgency. This Day EFCC interrogates former minister of foreign affairs, Tom Ikimi. Leadership KAI gets new boss, Amusat Jimoh. Punch NLC to go on nationwide protest over new electricity tariff. This Day Shiites protest for release of El-Zakzaky. Leadership We won’t sack NNPC workers – FG... Read More

boko haram, CCT, EFCC, IDP, Saraki, supreme court, tracklist

February 4, 2016

MASSOB gives ultimatum for referendum… to drag Obasanjo before ICC

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has warned the Federal Government to urgently conduct a referendum in the South East geopolitical zone or prepare for the total crippling of socio-economic activities in the region and other parts of the country where Igbos are predominant. The position of the group... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

FG, MASSOB, precursor, succession

February 4, 2016

Dasuki is trying to escape trial – FG

The Federal Government has accused former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki of looking for ways to escape his trial before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Maitama, Abuja. This was contained in a counter-affidavit filed by the prosecution against an application filed by Dasuki on Thursday. Dasuki had in an application... Read More

'Escape', dasuki, DSSS, EFCC, FG, trial

February 4, 2016

Bristow barred from using model of crashed helicopter

Following the crash-landing incident of Wednesday, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the operation of Bristow Helicopters Limited’s Sikorsky S-76C++ aircraft type. The suspension is to enable the NCAA carry out a full scale audit on Bristow’s operations with particular emphasis on the Sikorsky S-76C++ type. This was disclosed by the Director General... Read More

audit, Bristow helicopters, Crash, NCAA, suspended

February 4, 2016

‘I received N25m from Metuh… but I returned it to the EFCC’ – Former VP’s aide

Former Special Adviser on political matters to former Vice President Namadi Sambo, Abba Dabo, has testified against the spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh. Dabo, the eighth witness in the case against Metuh, said he was given N25 million to fight criticism in the traditional and in the social media against former... Read More

Abba Dabo, arms funds, dasuki, EFCC, NSA, Olisa Metuh, Sambo, Witness

February 4, 2016

James Ibori wasn’t released and re-arrested – Family

Contrary to reports in the media, former Delta State governor, James Ibori, was not released from prison, and subsequently re-arrested. Daily Trust reports this as the position of Ibori’s family, as revealed by Secretary-General, Oghara Clan Union in the UK, Charles Abutoh, on Wednesday. Abutoh was quoted to have said Ibori was still serving his term at the Long Lartin... Read More

James Ibori, London, rearrested, released, Rumors

February 4, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Police to switch from firearms to stun-guns | ‘Stop harassing Kashamu’ | Hillary was never friends with Trump | More stories

Shi’ites held a peaceful protest in Kaduna. Leadership 169 non-existent companies on N1 trillion rail contracts unearthed by Reps. Vanguard I didn’t link Obasanjo to mistakes of the past – Saraki. Leadership Former US Attorney-General hired by MTN to help fight $3.9bn fine. This Day Senate, Service chiefs meet over insecurity. Nation Amnesty International tells... Read More

IGP, Ikpeazu, Kashamu, OBJ, Saraki, senate, supreme court, tracklist, Udom

February 3, 2016

‘We have moved beyond’ pipeline attacks – Ijaw Youth Council

Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide have warned against further attacks of oil installations and pipelines in the Niger Delta region. The youths described those behind the attacks on pipelines in Delta and Bayelsa States as enemies of the region, stressing that they should be arrested and treated like common criminals. The IYC also appealed to the Federal Government... Read More

attacks, Bayelsa, Niger Delta, pipeline, youths

February 3, 2016

UPDATE: How Bristow helicopter ‘landed on water’

Bristow Helicopters (Nigeria) Limited has released a statement, confirming the involvement of one of its helicopters in an accident on Wednesday. The company explained that the helicopter landed on water in Lagos while returning from an offshore platform adding that nine passengers on board and a crew of two ‘are accounted for and in the process of... Read More

Bristow, helicopter, lagos

February 3, 2016

Another Bristow helicopter with ’13 people aboard’ crashes in Lagos

Another Bristow helicopter has reportedly crashed in Lagos. It was gathered that the chopper disappeared from radar after it took off from the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja on Wednesday morning. The Port Harcourt-bound helicopter is suspected to have crashed into the Lagos lagoon. It was reported that all 13 passengers on-board survived as they floated on... Read More

Bristow, Crash, helicopter, lagos

Kemi-Adeosun-YNaija

February 3, 2016

Nigeria requests for $1bn loan from AFDB

The African Development Bank has revealed that Nigeria has requested for a $1 billion loan to help fund the budget deficit. The federal government has revealed that it is considering borrowing as much as $5 billion to help fund a deficit due to the drop in global oil prices. According to Reuters, the bank disclosed that it was... Read More

borrow, economy, loan, nigeria

February 3, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘NASS can’t stop hike in electricity tariff’ | Why 6 Britons were deported | Trump blames voters, media for loss | More stories

We are not involved in the alleged seizure of merchant ship – IPOB, MASSOB. Vanguard $650,000 subsidy case against Lawan reopened by ICPC. Leadership Group condemns Falana’s move against Okonjo-Iweala. Vanguard FG tells NASS it can’t stop hike in electricity tariff. Leadership Former Chief of Air Staff, Amosu says he’s not returning arms funds. YNaija... Read More

Amosu, Dariye, FG, IPOB, MASSOB, NASS, NIS, tracklist

February 2, 2016

Buhari celebrates with Ogun at 40, commissions projects in Abeokuta (PHOTOS)

As part of activities to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Ogun state, President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, inaugurated projects executed by the administration of Senator Ibikunle Amosun in the capital city- Abeokuta. The projects inaugurated by President Buhari are- Itoku-Sapon flyover named Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti Flyover, Ultra-modern market at Sapon, the partially completed ultra-modern market, Omida as... Read More

40th anniversary, Ogun State, president buhari

February 2, 2016

I remain in PDP, count me out of any other party – Ibrahim Shekarau

Former Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau has stated categorically that he has no intention to quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said that any plan to float a new political party that will challenge both the PDP and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2019, he should be counted out of it. Shekarau... Read More

2019, APC, Ibrahim Shekarau, new party, PDP

February 2, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: N10bn found hidden in Education budget | US voters don’t care about Hillary’s emails | Pay ransom to kidnappers no more | More stories

I didn’t sack commissioners for supporting deputy’s ambition – Oshiomhole Leadership Tope Aluko says Fayose is after his life. YNaija IGP Arase warns against giving ransom to kidnappers. Leadership Senate reveals hidden N10 billion in education budget. Vanguard Ekiti APC asks AGF to prosecute Fayose for rigging. Punch Namadi Sambo’s office raided by EFCC. Nation... Read More

Aluko, boko haram, EFCC, Fayose, Interpol, jonathan, Namadi Sambo, stella oduah, tracklist

February 1, 2016

Muslim women protest ban of Hijab in Lagos schools (PHOTOS)

Muslim youth and women on Monday, took to the streets of Lagos, to protest the ban of use of Hijab in the state’s schools. The women carried out a peaceful protest while their were armed with placards, demanding for their right to use the Hijab veil. See pictures below.

ban, hijab, lagos, Muslim, women

February 1, 2016

The Inspire Series with Glory Edozien: Reflections on the lessons learned in 2015

It’s the first day of February and I think it’s completely safe to say, 2016 has gathered full steam! In fact January felt like such an active month, it might be tough to believe we are only in the 2nd month of a new year. But just before we slam in on the new month,... Read More

discovery 22, Glory Elozien, lessons

Kemi-Adeosun-YNaija

February 1, 2016

FG hasn’t yet applied for loans from World Bank

Owing to the present state of the economy, speculations have been rife that Nigeria intends to borrow $3.5 billion in emergency loans from the World Bank and African Development Bank (AFDB). The purported loan is expected to help the country shore up the wide deficit in the 2016 budget. US-based news platform- Financial Times reported on... Read More

2016 budget, AfDB, borrow, economy, nigeria, World Bank

February 1, 2016

PayWithCapture users to enjoy zero service charge

PayWithCapture, has announced a series of ground breaking features with a recent update, a new software update that offers PayWithCapture users zero service charge on their DStv subscription payment and Internet recharge on Swift Networks and Smile Communications platforms. ‎In addition to making transactions at zero service charge, consumers can also register on PayWithCapture using... Read More

DSTV, Internet, paywithcapture, smile, swift

February 1, 2016

Fani-Kayode welcomes first son

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has welcomed his first son. Fani-Kayode on Monday, announced that his girlfriend, Precious Chikwendu, has put to bed and that both ‘mother and the child are doing fine’. The Peoples Democratic Party chieftain took to his Twitter handle to announce the news. I give thanks to God for the birth of... Read More

Femi Fani-Kayode, precious chikwendu, son, twitter., welcomes

February 1, 2016

6 Britons arrested for entering Nigeria illegally

Six British citizens have been arrested by the Federal Government over alleged breach of extant laws regulating expatriate quota as stipulated by the Immigration Act, 2015. The Britons reportedly entered the country without following due process and obtaining the right documents. Leadership reports that the Britons collaborated with a Nigerian company, GMT Energy Resources Limited-... Read More

arrested, Britons, Immigration, nigeria

February 1, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Trump may lose gays’ votes | New electricity tariff in motion | 2016 budget debate, ensues | More stories

Kuje workers set to strike over unpaid salaries. Leadership IPOB UK vent over Nnamdi Kanu’s denied bail. Vanguard Metuh implicated Jonathan in his torn statement – EFCC. YNaija Mbaka’s transfer was manipulated – APC. Vanguard Jonathan sponsored rigging of Ekiti election for Fayose. Premium Times Buhari says wars, conflicts must stop in Africa. Leadership 2016... Read More

APC, Buhari, Ekiti, Fayose, jonathan, kanu, Mbaka, rigging, tracklist

February 1, 2016

Nigeria Immigration bosses accused of ‘illegal recruitment’

An illegal recruitment of 300 personnel is alleged to have been perpetrated by the top management officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service. Punch Newspapers reports that the personnel were employed into the NIS, in December 2015, on inspector cadre (levels 1-8). The employed personnel were reportedly placed on various ranks, including Inspector, Assistant Inspector, Immigration... Read More

illegal, illegal bunkering, NIS, Recruitment

February 1, 2016

Fayose to Aluko: ‘If I’d made you Chief of Staff, you won’t accuse me of election rigging’

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has denied the revelation of the former secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tope Aluko, that he used the military to rig the 2015 governorship election. Fayose described the allegation as a new distraction from the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ekiti State. Speaking through his Special Assistant on... Read More

Ekiti State, election, Fayose, rig election, Tope Aluko

February 1, 2016

How Jonathan funded Fayose’s rigging of Ekiti election – Ex-PDP Secretary

The secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti state, Temitope Aluko has made shocking revelations of how the military was used to rig the 2014 Ekiti State governor election and assist Ayodele Fayose in winning the election under the party. Aluko alleged that former President Goodluck Jonathan, gave Fayose $37 million cash to prosecute... Read More

Aluko, Ekiti State, Fayose, PDP

January 31, 2016

Ex-militants threaten to blow up ‘vessel with people aboard’ if Nnamdi Kanu is not released

A group of ex-militants in support of the agitation by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to secede- have taken responsibility for the hijack of a ship on Friday along the Bakassi Pennisula Nigeria coastal line. The group had recently given the Federal Government a 31-day ultimatum to release the IPOB leader and Director of... Read More

biafra, ex-militant, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, threatens

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