BREAKING: Supreme Court upholds Nyesom Wike’s election as governor of Rivers

First Photos: Goodluck Jonathan honoured in Geneva by Circle of Diplomats

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan is being honoured in Geneva, Switzerland. The Circle of Diplomats (Circle Diplomatique) is celebrating the former president Goodluck Jonathan for his democratic governance. Jonathan is presently addressing a world press conference which is being covered by United Nations correspondents, Swiss journalists as well as YNaija. See photos below.

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BREAKING: Suicide bombers attack Chibok, many killed

Several people have been reported dead in Chibok, Borno state, following a suicide attack on the community. Although sketchy, it’s been reported that two suicide bombers detonated Improvised Explosives Devices (IED) in the town on Wednesday morning. Unconfirmed reports indicate that about 5 suicide bombers may have gained entry into the community this morning with... Read More

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Metuh’s lawyer absent at trial, judge refuses to adjourn

Justice Akan Obong of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has refused to adjourn the trial of Olisa Metuh, spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in spite of his lawyer’s request for adjournment. The judge on Wednesday, maintained that the trial of Metuh must continue notwithstanding the absence of Onyechi Ikpeazu, the lead counsel... Read More

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Joshua Dariye wanted in the UK… EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu to testify against him

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Chairman, Ibrahim Magu will testify in the anti-graft agency’s case against the former governor of Plateau sate, Joshua Dariye. Dariye, who has been accused of embezzling public funds, is being tried on a 23-count criminal charge preferred against him by the EFCC. In the proof of evidence the EFCC... Read More

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Thisday boss, Nduka Obaigbena voluntarily surrenders to EFCC

Publisher of Thisday newspapers, Nduka Obaigbena, has reportedly turned himself in, to agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. He has been fingered as one of the major beneficiaries of the $2.1 billion arms funds, purportedly diverted by the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Obaigbena, who is... Read More

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Fayose to Aregbesola: Promoters of dictatorship will be swallowed by the dictator

Following his Tuesday, January 26 courtesy visit to Osun state, Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state, has expressed his resolve to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party. During his visit to Osogbo, the state capital, the governor informed Governor Rauf Aregbesola that he will stay put in the PDP, because opposition parties are needed for... Read More

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Yahaya Bello to be sworn-in as Kogi governor… without a deputy

Yahaya Bello of the All Progressives Congress will today, be sworn-in as the Kogi State governor-elect. Bello, who defeated Idris Wada of the Peoples Democratic Party at the Kogi supplementary election, may be sworn-in without a deputy governor. James Faleke, who was selected by the APC as his running mate, has repeatedly vowed to stay... Read More

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Former Police boss, Mike Okiro in house eviction mess

A former Inspector-General of Police, Mike Okiro, has been issued a quit notice by the landlord of his Abuja residence. Okiro, Chairman of the Police Service Commission, is reported to have refused to vacate the house after his tenancy was terminated by the owners of the property- Kundi Nigeria Limited- hence, the notice of eviction.... Read More

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‘PDP using bloggers, websites to destroy my reputation, relationship with Buhari’ – Tinubu

The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu says some disgruntled elements in the Peoples Democratic Party are trying to destroy his reputation and relationship with President Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu said several blogs and news website have been contracted by his detractors, to publish concocted stories about him and launch a smear campaign... Read More

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El-Zakzaky’s detention: ‘Nigeria must not pour fuel on fire’ – Iran

Iran has described the continued incarceration of the leader of the Shi’ite Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, as illegal and unfair. According to the Islamic Republic of Iran, El-Zakzaky- who suffered gunshot wounds during the Nigerian Army’s December 2015 clash with the Shi’ite sect- ‘shouldn’t be kept in detention for a long time’. Speaking... Read More

The naira will not be devalued by CBN – Emefiele

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Tuesday, voted against the devaluation of the Nigerian currency- naira. The decision puts to bed the speculations regarding the steps the Central Bank of Nigeria intends to take as the naira crashes further. According to the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele- instead of devaluing the naira, CBN would lower the... Read More

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Corruption is fighting back, hard and dirty – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government has expressed its resolve to not abandon the war against corruption, in spite of the fact that the scourge is already fighting back. The government said it would not be deterred in the anti-corruption war regardless of the orchestrated attacks in the media and social media. This was disclosed by the Minister... Read More

19 people placed on watch list in Ogun over Lassa fever

As the outbreak of the Lassa fever spreads across the nation, the Ogun state government has announced the placement of 19 people under watch list. The state government said on Tuesday that a female undergraduate of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta and 18 others are being observed for possible Lassa fever symptoms. More details to... Read More

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British Council launches ‘Your Ad Here’, as 3 artistes takeover Lagos billboards

The British Council has today launched Your Ad Here: Nigeria, a major new project exploring the relationship between advertising and daily life in the city of Lagos. Commissioned by Create in the UK and A Whitespace Creative Agency in Nigeria and funded by the British Council, Your Ad Here has seen artists Karo Akpokiere (Nigeria... Read More

Judge temporarily suspends Olisa Metuh’s trial

The ongoing trial of the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh has been suspended by Justice Okon Abang. Owing to the failure of the prison officers to produce Metuh in court on Tuesday, the judge temporarily put an hold on proceedings. Justice Abang, evidently vexed, said he would no longer condone... Read More

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Aiki Nigeria holds first Twitter chat of 2016- #AIKICLINIC

Aiki works is a national platform for youth in Nigeria to access relevant services for employability and entrepreneurship, including career planning, online courses, support for entrepreneurs, open job vacancies and information about relevant on-the-ground activities and youth centers. We are committed to helping youth realize their potential and are constantly working on expanding Aiki’s offering... Read More

Ijaw elders to FG: ‘It is difficult for us to produce Tompolo… we are not security agents’

Ijaw elders in Delta state simply can’t fathom why the federal government has said they should hand over former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, to security agencies. The elders said they do have no clue on the location of Tompolo neither do they possess any inkling as to whether he’s involved in the three-day... Read More

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‘Over $200 billion dollars stashed by Nigerians in Dubai’ – Senator Shehu Sani

According to the All Progressives Congress Senator representing Kaduna Central Zone, Shehu Sani- corrupt Nigerians have over $200 billion worth of funds, property and other acquisition stashed away in the United Arab Emirates. Senator Sani- the chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign and Domestic Debts, as well as Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs- made... Read More

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$2.1bn arms deal: ‘If Jonathan agrees to return the stolen funds, he should not be humiliated’

Deputy National Leader of the Northern Elders Forum, Dr. Paul Unongo, has said that if former President Goodluck Jonathan can be proven to be complicit in the $2.1bn arms deal, he should not be humiliated but allowed to return the stolen funds. Unongo revealed to Punch Newspapers that Jonathan should only be jailed if he... Read More

PDP’s legacy was ‘government of the corrupt, by the corrupt, for the corrupt’ – Chris Okotie

The General Overseer of the Household of God Church, Pastor Chris Okotie, says the biggest legacy left behind by the former administration of the Peoples Democratic Party-led government. Okotie on Monday, urged Nigerians to support the anti-corruption war of President Muhammadu Buhari, whom he described as an epitome of ‘discipline and transparency in power’. He... Read More

Atiku’s firm received N100m from N1.1bn diverted by Joshua Dariye – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday, opened its case against former governor of Plateau state, Joshua Dariye, before a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gudu, Abuja. Dariye is being accused of diverting N1.126 billion ecological funds while serving as governor between May 29, 1999 and May 18, 2004. The first witness called... Read More

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Army/Shi’ite clash: Islamic Movement in Nigeria releases names of 705 missing members (Full List)

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria has released a list containing the names of its missing members, from the December 2015 clash with the Nigerian Army, in Zaria, Kaduna. Although the Human Rights Watch put the number of the Shi’tes Muslims killed at 300- the IMN maintains that 705 of its members remain missing as a... Read More

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APC is cash-strapped but Buhari won’t be asked for help – Oyegun

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun says the ruling party is cash-strapped. Odigie-Oyegun said on Monday that the APC is suffering from the strains of funding, while adding that the party won’t disturb President Muhammadu Buhari to help raise funds. The APC Chairman revealed this during an interactive session with journalists... Read More

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Just In: Nnamdi Kanu may (or may not) get bail on Friday

Director of Radio Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu- who has been incarcerated since October 2014- may make bail in a few days. M U Udechukwu, the lawyer of the Biafra leader, on Monday, urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to release him, noting that the alleged offence is a bailable one. He stated that the... Read More

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Army reacts to calls for Buratai’s indictment over arms procurement scandal (READ)

The Nigerian Army has rejected the claims that the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai was the Director of Procurement at the Defence Headquarters from 2012 to 2015. A group known as the “Save the Nation Movement” (STNM) had called for the investigation of Buratai as the federal government probes the procurement... Read More

Biafra passports not valid, illegal – US, UK governments

The passports being issued by the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, are not recognised by the governments of the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Sunny Okereafor, the National Director of Information of MASSOB had a few weeks ago, boasted that the passport was valid and accepted worldwide... Read More

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The Nigerian FG hikes Kerosene price to N83 per litre | YNaija.com

Kerosene price hiked from N50 to N83 per litre [DETAILS]

The price of Household Kerosene (HHK) has been increased from N50 per litre from N83 per litre, as the federal government prepares to officially end subsidy payment on the product. The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, released its product pricing template released over the weekend- where it was stated that N83 per litre price will... Read More

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Dasukigate missing from the agenda of Jonathan’s world press conference on Wednesday

Back home, the pressure mounts on former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, to explain his role in the diversion of arms funds during his administration- but in the abroad- he is being honoured, and expected to hold a world press conference in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday, January 27. While the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki,... Read More

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