Kolapo Olapoju

February 29, 2016

You call it Paypad… we say it’s the future of payment

Just when it seemed that SMW Lagos was winding down and getting ready to go back to sleep for another year, the guys at ESL (Electronic Settlement Limited), an information systems company, seeking to revolutionize the IT and payment industry, churn out a new product. They call itPaypad; I call it the future. What future? Give me... Read More

February 29, 2016

Have you registered for the 2016 Education UK Exhibition?

Lagos and Abuja are hosting one of the largest gatherings of UK Institutions in Nigeria. Here is your opportunity to meet and interact with over 50 UK institutions offering a variety of qualifications. Are you are looking for a UK Institution for your child/ward? Or you are a graduate/professional seeking to add an international degree... Read More

Kemi-Adeosun-YNaija

February 28, 2016

23,846 ghost workers yanked off FG payroll

The Federal Government on Sunday, revealed that it has removed 23,846 ghost workers from its payroll. As a result of the commencement of the BVN audit process in December 2015, it came to the fore in January 2016 that tens of thousands of faceless workers were on the payroll of the government. The removal of the... Read More

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February 28, 2016

Obasanjo’s son involved in ‘ghastly auto accident’

Oba Obasanjo, the son of former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, was on Sunday, involved in a ghastly auto accident . According to Sahara Reporters, the accident occurred while Oba was on his way from Ilesha in Osun state. The report states that Oba had gone to attend the 75th birthday party ceremony of his stepmother, Mabel,... Read More

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February 28, 2016

‘We’re proud to say Boko Haram is no more a threat to Nigeria’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, stated that Boko Haram has been largely defeated, therefore the sect is no longer in a position to cause serious threat to the development programmes of his administration. Buhari said since becoming President in May 2015, the terrorist sect has been decimated and weakened by the nation’s armed forces. A statement signed by... Read More

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February 28, 2016

2016 budget padding: Buhari’s ‘detectives’ dig into records of Budget Ministry

Still smarting from the heavy padding of the 2016 Appropriations Bill by the some unscrupulous elements in the Budget ministry, President Muhamamadu Buhari is said to have put in motion, the process of punishing those responsible for doctoring the document. The President has reportedly instructed detectives to investigate the matter and identify the individuals, so as to mete out appropriate... Read More

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February 28, 2016

Sanusi to Osinbajo: ‘Naira is already devalued… you’re postponing the evil day’

A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Joseph Sanusi, has disagreed with the reluctance of the federal government to devalue the Nigerian currency- naira. Sanusi on Saturday, informer the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo that delaying the devaluation of the naira is tantamount to postponing the ‘evil day’. Before Sanusi’s opposition to the government’s position,... Read More

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February 28, 2016

How Alex Badeh, former NAF Finance Director diverted, shared $1.6m

In the ongoing investigation into the diversion of funds meant for the procurement of arms and ammunition to prosecute the Boko Haram war, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has traced $1.6m has been traced to a former Director, Finance and Accounting at the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore S.A. Yushau (retd.). Yushau and the immediate past... Read More

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Badeh, NAF, NIMASA, Yushau

February 27, 2016

We’re getting ‘positive results’ in wooing defectors back to PDP – Ali Modu-Sheriff

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has revealed that he has initiated contact with politicians who defected to the All Progressives Congress and other political parties. Sheriff’s appointment as PDP Chairman has generated sharp division within the former ruling party, owing to his chequered past of being alleged to have ties... Read More

Ali Modu Sheriff, APC, PDP

February 27, 2016

‘I only changed one malfunctioning vehicle’ | Saraki denies splurging N330m on cars

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has denied a report that inferred that he recently purchased vehicles worth N330m. Reacting to the report by Premium Times, Saraki said only his official vehicle, a Mercedes Benz was changed while stressing that the other vehicle in his convoy was inherited from the former Senate President, David Mark. The Senate President... Read More

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Bukola Saraki, cars, N330m, vehicles

February 27, 2016

‘There’s urgent need to prevent Boko Haram from regenerating’ – US

The United States is proposing to provide Nigeria with further military assistance, possibly in the form of elite soldiers to assist the Nigerian Army with strategy and manpower in the war against Boko Haram. In spite of the alleged human rights violation perpetrated by the Nigerian Army, the United States has of late, stepped up... Read More

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February 27, 2016

‘Waste of public funds’ | Osinbajo speaks on construction of new VP residence

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has described as a ‘waste of public funds’ the construction of a new residence for the ‘Vice President’. Speaking at the pastors and leaders retreat of the Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju, Lagos, Osinbajo said the current VP residence, Aguda House, is suitable for living and up to standard.... Read More

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February 27, 2016

‘We are Nigeria’s landlord… we can’t leave our house for tenants’ – Ndigbo

The Youth Council of Ohaneze Ndigbo, has stated that people of the South East region have the largest stake in Nigeria, hence it is unrealistic to agitate for secession from the country. The group, while appealing to the federal government to release the Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, alos urged him to seek better... Read More

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February 27, 2016

The Nigerian government is N50bn richer, courtesy of MTN

The Federal Government has confirmed the receipt of N50 billion from telecommunications giant- MTN. The telecoms company had on Wednesday, revealed that it had paid the said amount, as part of the N1.04 trillion fine imposed on it by the Nigerian Communications Commission. In October 2015, NCC had slammed a fine of N1.04 trillion on... Read More

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February 26, 2016

YNaija Exclusive: ‘Why I won’t resign as Senate President’ – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has vowed not to resign from his position, in spite of the growing calls and increasing pressure for him to step down. As a result of the resumption of his trial at Code of Code of Conduct Tribunal, the calls for his resignation has surfaced yet again, but the Senate President... Read More

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February 26, 2016

Make Savings on International Calls

Have you ever thought of an App that allows you make international calls at low rates and also enjoy savings on call costs to mobile and landlines around the world without the use of a SIM card or call contract? Firstmonie, the mobile money platform for First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has partnered with MMIT... Read More

February 26, 2016

Diezani’s cousin, CEO of 3 oil companies, arrested by EFCC

The Chief Executive Officer of Mezcor Oil and Gas Limited, Donald Amamgbo, who is a cousin of the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Amamgbo, who was arrested around 4pm on Thursday, is believed to have been a front for the former minister in... Read More

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Diezani's cousin, Donald Amamgbo

February 26, 2016

Omokore’s car gifts: EFCC to bring in Obanikoro, Adamu Mu’azu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is gearing to invite the former Minister of State for Defense, Musiliu Obanikoro and the former Peoples Democratic Party Chairman, Adamu Mu’azu for questioning. The pair are expected to answer questions in relation to the car gifts they allegedly received from oil baron, Jide Omokore. Omokore, a close ally... Read More

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February 26, 2016

Buhari convenes national economic conference to address Nigeria’s problems

As advised by Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has approved the commencement of a national economic conference. Soyinka had last week, made a public appeal to Buhari to summon an emergency economic meeting to address the nation’s economic issues- the dwindling value of naira, the crash of crude oil prices and... Read More

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February 25, 2016

Arese Ugwu, Noble Igwe, Liz Awoliyi, others to speak on ‘Commercializing Creativity’ at #SMWLagos

Fashion retail store, ZAZAII is set to host its panel discussion tomorrow, Friday February 26 at the social media week Lagos. The panel will be discussing ‘Commercializing Creativity: Social media for your fashion, beauty lifestyle business’ – centred around the concept of developing original ideas, generating revenue from these ideas and managing a balance between... Read More

February 25, 2016

Police Divisional HQ in Adamawa rocked by explosion

Jimeta Divisional Police Headquarters, in Yola, Adamawa State has been rocked by a powerful explosion. The explosion, which occurred at about 11:44 am on Thursday, is suspected to be from a bomb, Premium Times reports. A witness, Ibrahim Bello, a resident of the area, was quoted to have said that the “blast is so powerful... Read More

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February 25, 2016

Lara Kudayisi-Emeralds: 7 signs you’re dating an ‘Up Nepa’ lover

Sometimes, you encounter people whom you click with instantly and you just can’t seem to have enough of them. You kick off on a high note and at some point, the relationship is at a low. Today, he/she is declaring love and tomorrow they are not picking your calls. But they just show up again... Read More

February 25, 2016

‘Ijaw is Biafra’ – Asari Dokubo

Mujahid Asari Dokubo, leader of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Front, says the name ‘Biafra’ originated from Ijaw land. Dokubo said that it was an Ijaw man, who suggested the name at a meeting convened by the deceased leader of the defunct Republic of Biafra, Chukwuemeka Ojukwu. According to the activist/former militant leader, the name... Read More

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Asari Dokubo, biafra, Ijaw

February 25, 2016

EFCC should produce Tompolo, it’s not our duty – Lawyers

The lawyers representing a former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo)- Messrs Tayo Oyetibo and Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, have stated that they are not bound to produce him before the Federal High Court in Lagos. Tompolo, who was recently declared wanted, has been on the run since the court summoned him and also issued two... Read More

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Hameed Ali says most Customs officers are not corrupt | YNaija.com

February 25, 2016

Customs Boss may be arrested over ‘lopsided appointments and promotions’

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has threatened to order the arrest of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali (retd.). The Federal Lawmakers, on Wednesday, said it would be forced to take such an action should the Customs Boss continue to refuse to honour an invitation to appear before... Read More

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Customs, Hameed Ali, lawmakers, lopsided promotions

February 25, 2016

How security operative discharged his weapon inside presidential villa

A security breach was said to have occurred inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday, when an operative discharged his weapon. The incident was reported to have involved one of the security operatives attached to a delegation of the Danish Foreign Affairs Minister, Kristian Jensen, who had paid a visit to the Vice President Yemi... Read More

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February 25, 2016

Unpredictable naira settles at 300 to $1

After series of erratic fluctuations, the naira settled at 300 against the United States dollar at the parallel market on Wednesday, February 24. The Nigerian currency, which reached a record low of 391 against the greenback last Thursday, had began an upward movement from Monday, when it rose to 375 and 310 on Tuesday. The... Read More

naira, US dollar

February 24, 2016

Naira on road to recovery, rises to 280 against dollar

The Nigerian currency is finally gaining momentum after over a month of sharp decline against the American greenback. The naira, which was trading at 310 to a dollar on Tuesday, showed healthy signs of recovery on Wednesday to trade for 280 against the United States currency. Closing at 375 to a dollar on Monday, the... Read More

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February 24, 2016

Tompolo’s security aides withdrawn

The Nigeria Police Force has reportedly withdrawn the security aides assigned to a former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo. The security aides were assigned to the former militant leader in 2009 by the Federal Government, during the administration of late President, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. According to Vanguard, the security aides were withdrawn... Read More

EFCC, Fraud, Security aides, Tompolo

February 24, 2016

Saraki, Tinubu, Osinbajo, Atiku in closed-door meeting at Aso Villa

Several chieftains of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress are presently in a private meeting with the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. Punch Newspapers reports that the meeting, which commenced at about 11am, is taking place inside one of the conference rooms of the Vice President’s Office in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The APC... Read More

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