Azeez

December 10, 2017

After initially rejecting results, Dokpesi congratulates Secondus

After allegations of induced votes and rejecting the results, Raymond Dokpesi has congratulated Uche Secondus, the winner of the PDP chairmanship election. What happened: Dokpesi, who contested had rejected the results of the votes after Secondus was declared winner. He had stated that some PDP governors already choose a winner. What is happening: But in a statement... Read More

elections, PDP, Raymond Dokpesi, results, Uche Secondus

SARS

December 10, 2017

Most of the complaints, allegations against SARS are not true – Police

The Nigeria Police Force has said most of the complaints about officials of the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) are not true. Police spokesperson, Jimoh Moshood said this in a recent interview with Punch. He said, “We are quite concerned with the complaints against SARS and that is why the Inspector-General of Police has directed its... Read More

complaints, not true, police, SARS

December 10, 2017

Buhari to depart Abuja for France on Monday

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday will depart Abuja for a summit in Paris, France. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement on Sunday said he would be accompanied by the governors of Adamawa, Kano and Ondo states, and the ministers of foreign affairs and environment. “The summit, jointly... Read More

Abuja, depart, France, President Muhammadu Buhari

December 10, 2017

Fuel scarcity created to benefit few privileged Nigerians – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress has condemned the scarcity of petroleum products across the country. NLC President, Ayuba Wabba in a statement on Saturday in Abuja said it is sad that Nigeria was still importing petroleum products, 60 years after discovering crude oil. He added that none of the reasons given for the fuel scarcity was... Read More

fuel scarcity, nigerians, nlc

December 10, 2017

MI shouldn’t have compared us with South African rappers – Vector

Rapper, Vector has said he didn’t like that fellow musician, Jude Abaga aka MI compared Nigerian rappers to their South African counterparts in his song, “You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Lives.” In his song, MI had said Nigerian rappers were switching to singing and are being defeated by South African rappers. However, in an... Read More

compare, Mi, nigeria, South African rappers, Vector

December 10, 2017

“For this industry, I no dey fight anybody o” | Davido says after The Future Awards win

Superstar Davido has downplayed insinuations and rumours that he is at war with some colleagues in the Nigerian music industry. There had been indications of a supremacy battle between the DMW boss and Starboy Wizkid. Davido, however, on Saturday night, while receiving the award for Musician of the Year at the 2017 edition of The... Read More

Davido, fight, The Future Awards, wizkid, Wun

December 10, 2017

We will serve APC quit notice in 2019 | PDP national chairman, Uche Secondus boasts

Newly elected National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, has said the party will serve the All Progressives Congress (APC) quit notice in 2019. Secondus said this during his acceptance speech, after he defeated Raymond Dokpesi and Tunde Adeniran in the chairmanship race. What he said: “Let me assure you great members and... Read More

2019, APC, PDP, quit notice, Uche Secondus

December 10, 2017

Looters sponsored Buhari’s campaign in 2015 – PDP lawmakers

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in National Assembly have said looters sponsored the 2015 campaign of President Muhammadu Buhari. What happened: While speaking at an interactive session with community leaders and stakeholders in Kano, Buhari had said those who looted the country are boasting about returning to power. He had said, “Those who... Read More

2015, campaign, looters, PDP lawmajers, President Muhammadu Buhari, sponsored

December 10, 2017

Party should be handed over to the BoT | Adeniran says as he rejects PDP chairmanship election results

Former minister and chairmanship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tunde Adeniran has rejected the results of the election which was won by Uche Secondus. Adeniran walked out of the PDP convention centre at the Eagles Square Abuja after Secondus was declared winner. Speaking through Taiwo Keju, his publicity director, Adeniran called for the cancellation of... Read More

chairmanship, PDP, reject, results, Tunde Adeniran

December 10, 2017

PDP convention: Secondus emerges chairman as Adeniran rejects results, storms out

Former Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus has emerged the winner of the chairmanship election of the party. Secondus defeated all other contestants at the election which took place at the Eagles Square Abuja on Saturday. He beat Tunde Adeniran, consensus candidate of the south-west zone, and Raymond Dokpesi. Secondus garnered 2000... Read More

Adeniran, PDP convention, results, Uche Secondus

December 8, 2017

Unilever Nigeria to boost Nigerian economy with launch of Blue Band factory

Unilever Nigeria has officially opened its state-of-the-art Blue Band factory at Agbara Industrial Estate, Ogun State. Built with innovative manufacturing technology, the factory complements government’s efforts at boosting local investment and making significant contributions to the nation’s economic growth and development. During the launch, the Executive Vice President, Unilever Ghana Nigeria, Yaw Nsarkoh, said that... Read More

Blue Band, FACTORY, Unilever

December 8, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 8th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: [The Church Blog] Dead restored to life and other amazing testimonies from #Shiloh2017 FG to confiscate, sell 2000 properties in FCT ‘403 soldiers to retire from the armed forces next week’

8th of December., morning, YNaija Cover

December 8, 2017

‘403 soldiers to retire from the armed forces next week’

Austine Jekenu, an air vice marshal, commandant, Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), has said about 403 military personnel would retire from the armed forces next week. He told journalists on Thursday in Lagos that the retiring soldiers were drawn from the Army, the air force and the navy. “A total of 403 servicemen comprising... Read More

403 soldiers, retire, soldiers

December 8, 2017

FG to confiscate, sell 2000 properties in FCT

The Federal Government has said it will seize 2,000 properties in the Federal Capital Territory belonging to some firms, who failed to disclose their assets under the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme. Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service, Babatunde Fowler said the FIRS planned to secure court orders to sell them off. He spoke at a media... Read More

2000 properties, FCT, FG, VAIDS

December 8, 2017

PENGASSAN threatens strike as fuel scarcity continues

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Federal Government over policies against labour by some oil companies. Background: PENGASSAN, in October, had issued a warning after a national executive council (NEC) meeting, over the sack of some oil workers who were members of the... Read More

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Fuel

December 8, 2017

Why there’s fuel scarcity across the country – Kachikwu

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu has said the major cause of fuel scarcity nationwide is the shortfall in supply of petroleum products. Kachikwu made this known at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday. He, however, said the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was making efforts to ensure that queues at filling stations disappear... Read More

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December 8, 2017

We recommended your sack | NJC rejects Justice Ademola’s resignation

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has rejected the resignation letter of Federal High Court judge, Adeniyi Ademola. Why it matters: Ademola, who was supposed to retire next year had submitted his resignation letter dated December 6. The judge was one of those whose houses were raided by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in... Read More

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December 7, 2017

The U.S. African Development Foundation and All-On announce partnership for off grid energy investments in Nigeria

Today the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) and All On announced the creation of a $3 million partnership with the goal of expanding access to energy for underserved and unserved markets in Nigeria. Over the next 3 years, both parties will jointly provide funding for up to 30 Nigerian small and medium enterprises that improve energy access through off-grid energy solutions spanning solar, wind, hydro, biomass and gas... Read More

All On, announce, USADF

December 7, 2017

Nigeria is my problem, my target – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria is his problem. Buhari said this at a dinner to welcome him to Kano on Wednesday night. “Nigeria is my problem,’’ he said. “I will continue to do my best. Nigeria is my target and I will remain focused to move the country forward,” He said the administration would... Read More

nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, problem

December 7, 2017

Federal High Court’s Justice Ademola resigns

Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court has tendered his letter of voluntary retirement from the bench. Ademola was due for his statutory retirement in March 2018. The letter was received at the Office of the Acting Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on December 7. It said his resignation took effect from the... Read More

Federal High Court, Justice Ademola, resigns

December 7, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 7th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: How I jailed people for corruption while in the military – Buhari Atiku will not vote at our convention – PDP Some elements in Buhari’s govt planning to disrupt our convention – PDP

7th December, The YNaija Cover

December 7, 2017

The Big 5: Atiku cannot vote at PDP convention, Buhari recounts jailing corrupt people, and other top stories

Here are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar will not be allowed to vote at its National Convention, holding at the Eagle Square, Abuja. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that some agents of the Federal Government are planning to disrupt... Read More

atiku abubakar, PDP, President Muhammadu Buhari, The Big 5

December 7, 2017

How I jailed people for corruption while in the military – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said he put many individuals behind bars for corruption while he was military head of state. The president spoke when he paid homage to the Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II in his palace as part of his two-day visit to the state. “When I was the military head of... Read More

corruption, jail, Military, President Muhammadu Buhari

December 7, 2017

Customs discover 57 smuggled exotic cars in Lagos

The Nigeria Customs Service said it has discovered 57 assorted vehicles suspected to be smuggled in Omole Estate and Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. Comptroller, NCS, Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, Ikeja, Mohammed Garba, made this announcement on Wednesday in Lagos. What he said: He said seven other assorted vehicles, mostly brand new, were also seized along... Read More

exotic cars, Lagis, Nigeria Customs

December 7, 2017

ICPC arrests judge for alleged demand of N200m bribe

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission has arrested a retired Appeal Court judge, Justice Mohammed Tsamiya, for allegedly demanding a N200m bribe in exchange for a favourable judgment in a National Assembly election case. The ICPC said the case was pending before the Imo State Judicial Division of the Court of Appeal. The... Read More

arrest, bribe, demand, icpc, judge, N300m

December 7, 2017

Some elements in Buhari’s govt planning to disrupt our convention – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that some agents of the Federal Government are planning to disrupt its National Convention scheduled to hold in Abuja on Saturday. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Dayo Adeyeye made the allegation while speaking to journalists on Wednesday. He urged President Muhammadu Buhari, who he said was not... Read More

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December 7, 2017

Atiku will not vote at our convention – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar will not be allowed to vote at its National Convention, holding at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Publicity Secretary of the National Caretaker Committee of the PDP, Dayo Adeyeye said this while speaking with journalists at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. Background:... Read More

atiku abubakar, national assembly, PDP, speak, vote

December 6, 2017

BudgIT staff granted bail, was not arrested by SARS – Police

The Nigeria Police Force has denied claims that the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) arrested Moses Motoni, a staff of BudgIT in Niger State. Background: BudgIT had raised alarm over the arrest of Motoni. The company said Motoni was detained after he organised people in Niger to sensitise them on proposed projects. BudgIT said Senator Sani... Read More

bail, Budgit, police, SARS

December 6, 2017

We should fulfil our campaign promises instead of blaming Jonathan – Amaechi

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said he agrees with those saying the present administration should focus on achieving its campaign promises instead of blaming Goodluck Jonathan’s administration. The minister disclosed this in Abuja when the report of the Inter-Ministerial Committee for the Finalisation of the Draft National Transport Policy (NTP) was submitted to him.... Read More

Goodluck Jonathan, Governance, Rotimi Amaechi

December 6, 2017

Another batch of 257 Nigerians arrive from Libya

An aircraft carrying 257 Nigerians stranded in Libya landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Wednesday. Spokesperson for the Lagos Airport Police Command, Joseph Alabi, said the returnees arrived aboard a Libyan Airlines aircraft at the Cargo Wing of the airport at about 1.30 a.m. He said they were assisted back to Nigeria by... Read More

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