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The VIO menace: How the agency has caused chaos on Lagos roads

by Azeez Adeniyi The Lagos State Government on Monday ordered Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) to immediately leave its roads. The news was met with jubilation by road users in the state. Stories of VIS personnel causing chaos on Lagos roads are not uncommon, especially in cases involving commercial bus drivers. [Read Also:] After VIO, these are... Read More

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N’Assembly increases 2017 budget by N143bn

by Azeez Adeniyi The National Assembly has increased the 2017 budget by over N143bn. The House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation on Tuesday had presented its report at the plenary. The report indicated that the committee increased the budget. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Mustapha Dawaki, said that the committee worked with other committees in... Read More

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Patience Ozokwor to feature in ‘The Wedding Party 2’

Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor will feature in the movie ‘Wedding Party 2’. Actor Enyinna Nwigwe shared a group photo of the cast which included the veteran actress. The first edition of the movie reportedly raked in the highest amount from a single project in the Nigerian movie industry. It featured music star, Banky W,... Read More

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The official teaser for Omotola’s first movie in 3 years is out and it’s awesome (WATCH)

Omotola Jalade seems to have ended her 3-year hiatus from Nollywood with new movie, Alter Ego. In December, 2016, an unconfirmed source leaked a raunchy sex scene from the Alter Ego movie featuring Nollywood’s most influential figure, Omotola Jalade and Wale Ojo which garnered massive attention from different corners. Since then, anticipation has continued to... Read More

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Just In: Senate fixes Thursday for passage of 2017 budget

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate on Tuesday received the report of its Joint Committee on Appropriation and Finance on the 2017 Appropriation Bill. The report was submitted by the chairman of the committee, Danjuma Goje at the plenary. Senate President Bukola Saraki said the chamber will ensure the passage of the bill on Thursday. “On... Read More

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Mercy Aigbe gushed about her estranged husband two months ago (WATCH)

by Azeez Adeniyi A video of Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe praising her husband, Lanre Gentry just two months before she accused him of domestic violence and assault has gone viral. In the interview with Goldmyne TV, the actress praised her husband, stating that he is the most supportive person she has met. She had described... Read More

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I’ll rather quit politics than join APC – Orji

by Azeez Adeniyi Former governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji has said he would rather quit politics than join the All Progressives Congress (APC). He stated this during a town hall meeting held at Umuahia North Local Government headquarters. Orji, representing Abia Central Senatorial District in the Senate told his constituents to count him out... Read More

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Stop herdsmen menace before it leads to war, CAN tells FG

by Azeez Adeniyi President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), Reverend Olasupo Ayokunle, has urged the Federal Government to prosecute herdsmen arrested for killings in Kaduna and Benue states. He spoke in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, during a special service held at the First Baptist Church (Miracle Cathedral). Ayokunle said tensions will... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Wizkid, Davido, Don Jazzy named in Forbes Africa’s top 10 richest musicians Four Nigerian artistes have featured in the recently released list of richest African musicians by Forbes Africa. The list was compiled using factors such as endorsement value, popularity, show rates, sales, awards, YouTube... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: ‘How some abducted Chibok girls refused to be released – Negotiator’ | I was born to champion the Biafran struggle – Nnamdi Kanu | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Wizkid, Davido, Don Jazzy named in Forbes Africa’s top 10 richest musicians – YNaija Court rejects request to unfreeze Patience Jonathan’s $15m account – YNaija Jonathan initiated process of swapping Boko Haram commanders for Chibok girls – Sheriff PDP – YNaija I was born to champion the... Read More

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You have no excuse for not satisfying consumers, Fashola blasts power firms

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola on Monday told power distribution companies (DisCos) that Nigerians were tired of excuses over lack of electricity. The minister told the DisCos to stick to the terms of their licences and implement their remittance obligations without complaints. Fashola spoke in the Plateau State capital during the monthly... Read More

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FG does not have enough funds to pay workers’ salary arrears – Ngige

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government on Monday met with the leadership of the National Assembly and labour leaders over new minimum wage and salary arrears owed workers. Minister of Labour and Productivity Chris Ngige, Minister of Finance Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, Budget Office Director-General Ben Akabueze and Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Comrade Ayuba Wabba... Read More

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Appeal Court dismisses Amaechi’s appeal against Wike

An Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, has dismissed the appeal filed by the immediate past governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi, challenging the constitution of a judicial panel of inquiry by Governor Nyesom Wike to probe him. Amaechi, who is the current Minister of Transportation, had also, among other prayers,... Read More

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37,000 Nigerians emigrated to Italy in 2016 – Italian Speaker

The President, Italy’s Chamber of Deputies, Laura Boldrini has said 37,000 Nigerians emigrated to Italy in 2016 alone. Boldrini said this during a visit to the Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, at the National Assembly, Abuja. The chamber of deputies is the equivalent of the House of Representatives in Italy. She said Italy... Read More

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I was born to champion the Biafran struggle – Nnamdi Kanu

by Azeez Adeniyi Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday, said he would never to give up his agitation for Biafra. Kanu said this in Enugu, where he paid a ‘thank you visit’ to the leaders of pan-Igbo groups, the Eastern Consultative Assembly and the Igbo Youth Movement. Kanu insisted... Read More

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Jonathan initiated process of swapping Boko Haram commanders for Chibok girls – Sheriff PDP

by Azeez Adeniyi The Ali-Modu Sheriff faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the idea of swapping Boko Haram commanders in exchange for the Chibok girls was initiated by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan in May 2014. The Deputy National Chairman of the party, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, said during a press... Read More

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‘How some abducted Chibok girls refused to be released – Negotiator’

by Azeez Adeniyi A negotiator involved in the release of the 82 Chibok girls from Boko Haram has revealed that some of the abducted girls refused to be freed. Zannah Mustapha, a legal practitioner and mediator said some of the abducted girls refused to join the train to freedom. According to him, they were afraid... Read More

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Wizkid, Davido, Don Jazzy named in Forbes Africa’s top 10 richest musicians

by Azeez Adeniyi Four Nigerian artistes have featured in the recently released list of richest African musicians by Forbes Africa. The list was compiled using factors such as endorsement value, popularity, show rates, sales, awards, YouTube views, appearance in newspapers, investment, social media presence, Influence and others. See list below: 1. AKON Akon has over... Read More

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Your victory is an inspiration | Osinbajo congratulates French President-elect Macron

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his election as the next President of France. According to a statement by his media aide, Laolu Akande, Osinbajo in a letter said he was optimistic that the incoming government will further strengthen the bond of friendship between both countries. He added that... Read More

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Court rejects request to unfreeze Patience Jonathan’s $15m account

by Azeez Adeniyi A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday rejected a request to unfreeze accounts with 15.5 million dollars belonging to former first lady, Patience Jonathan. Presiding judge, Mohammed Idris ordered parties to file pleadings since issues had been joined as to the ownership of the money. “The issues formulated by all the... Read More

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Just In: Lagos govt bars VIO from its roads

The Lagos State Government has ordered Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) to leave its roads, Punch reports. It was gathered that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode handed down the directive as a result of public complaints. Details later…

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‘Soldiers threaten to kill Borno deputy gov’

Deputy governor of Borno State, Usman Durkwa was held to ransom at a military checkpoint by some aggrieved in Yobe State on Sunday, TheCable reports. According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred at Buni Gari town in Gujiba local government area of Yobe. The source told TheCable that the security operatives threatened to kill Durkwa. Durkwa... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. TRUST BUHARI TO MAKE CORRECT DECISIONS REGARDING HIS PERSONAL HEALTH | TINUBU TELLS NIGERIANS National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has said Nigerians should focus on the achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari rather than unfounded speculations about his health. In a... Read More

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Court orders IGP to pay N4m for violation of rights

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has been ordered on Monday by an FCT High Court to pay N1m each to four men for violation of their fundamental right. The men had put the Inspector-General of Police and the FCT Commissioner of Police as respondents. The men are Ozor Okolocha, Elvis Obiaku, Edward Onyenoknone and Imoni Micah hail... Read More

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Chibokgirls: You failed to rescue them | FG replies PDP

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has slammed the Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for its comments over the release of 82 Chibok girls on Saturday. The PDP in a statement on Sunday had criticized the Federal Government for releasing Boko Haram commandants in exchange for the girls. Minister of Information... Read More

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Chime’s inexperience made him defect to APC – Ekweremadu

by Azeez Adeniyi Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said former governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime lacks experience in politics. Ekweremadu said this when Chime’s kinsmen visited the Enugu State Governor’s Lodge to disown Chime for defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The kinsmen under the aegis of Udi Consultative Forum pledged their loyalty to Enugu... Read More

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FG planning to demolish structures close to electricity lines

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has said the government would demolish structures under or close to transmission lines. Fashola said this in Jos on Monday, at the 15th monthly meeting with the power sector participants. “The erection of structures under or close to transmission lines is wrong and dangerous; such structures will... Read More

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“You’re a disgrace to the world” | Little girl tells ‘Trump’ (WATCH)

by Azeez Adeniyi A video of a little girl calling US President Donald Trump’s impersonator “a disgrace to the world” has gone viral on the internet. Anthony Atamanuik was taking pictures with people when the little girl stepped forward to give him a piece of her mind. “You’re a disgrace to the world,” the unidentified... Read More

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Donald Trump is Jesus | Trevor Noah praises US President

by Azeez Adeniyi South African comedian, Trevor Noah won the award for the best host at the MTV Movie and TV Awards. The award show held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, U.S. last night. While giving his acceptance speech, Trevor Noah said US President has given him enough materials to joke with. [Read... Read More

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‘Now you are on the run’ | Mercy Aigbe calls out estranged husband

by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has written an open letter to her estranged husband, Lanre Gentry, asking why he broke her skull. Mercy who posted a picture of her undergoing a brain scan asked why he has been threatening to kill her, despite professing love to her in the past. The actress also... Read More

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