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Buhari will win 2019 presidential election – Kachikwu

by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Petroleum Resources, lbe Kachikwu has said President Muhammadu Buhari will win the 2019 Presidential election. Kachickwu said this while responding to a question from CNN anchor, Richard Quest, who is visiting Nigeria. While speaking on the economy, the minister said the diversification of the economy will produce results in five... Read More

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I don’t feel threatened by Olamide, Phyno – Yung6ix

by Azeez Adeniyi Rapper Yung6ix has said he does not feel threatened by indigenous rappers, Olamide and Phyno. The rapper in an interview with Punch said he has his unique style and fan base. He said, “I have a very good relationship with Olamide and Phyno and I don’t feel threatened by any of them.... Read More

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Man shoots tanker operator dead for blocking his path

A young man has been shot dead by a gunman at a car wash centre located along Sam Ewang Estate, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. According to an eyewitness, the suspect had been angry that the driver the deceased works with blocked his path. He said the killer brought his Sienna car to the car... Read More

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Police parade LG boss, others over Melaye’s attempted murder

by Azeez Adeniyi The Police on Saturday paraded the Administrator of Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Taofiq Isah; his police orderly, Sgt. James Ede, and four others in connection with the reported assassination attempt on Senator Dino Melaye in Kogi State. Melaye was reportedly attacked in his home on April 15, 2017. The... Read More

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Lagos govt to prosecute Mercy Aigbe’s husband for alleged assault

by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has dragged her hotelier husband, Lanre Gentry to the Lagos Ministry of Women Affairs for investigation and prosecution over alleged battery and assault, Telegraph reports. The newspaper reports that Gentry may be prosecuted for wife battery as Lagos State government has begun investigation into the matter. A top... Read More

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Bayern Munich wins fifth consecutive Bundesliga title

by Azeez Adeniyi Bayern Munich secured a record fifth consecutive Bundesliga title after beating Wolfsburg 6-0 on Saturday. The victory opened up a 10-point lead with three matches remaining. The Bavarians are on 73 points, with RB Leipzig in second place on 63 after they were held to a goalless draw by Ingolstadt. “It is... Read More

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JAMB registers over 1.5 million candidates for UTME

by Azeez Adeniyi The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board said it had so far registered 1.5 million candidates for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination across the country. Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on Saturday at side line of activities marking the pre-JAMB mock examinations. Oloyede said:... Read More

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We’ll convince Kanu to accept restructuring rather than seccession – Ohanaeze

by Azeez Adeniyi The leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said it would meet with leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu to accept restructuring instead of secession. Deputy National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze, Chuks Ibegbu disclosed the planned meeting. Ibegbu said restructuring is the only solution to the country’s problem, while stating... Read More

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Northern leaders hail Saraki, El-Rufai for blocking Tinubu’s VP bid

by Azeez Adeniyi Northern elders have backed the decision of Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai to block the bid of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as President Muhammadu Buhari’s running mate in the 2015 Presidential election. Tinubu had in a book titled ‘Against the Run of Play’, authored by the Chairman... Read More

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Anthony Joshua knocks out Klitschko to win World heavyweight title

British boxer, Anthony Joshua on Saturday night made it 19 wins in 19 matches with an enthralling knockout win over Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium. His victory saw him add the WBA world heavyweight title to his IBF crown. Joshua dropped the unified world champion in the fifth round, before being knocked down for the... Read More

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‘They should be given a big, fat, failing grade’ | Trump attacks media at 100-day rally

by Azeez Adeniyi US President Donald Trump launched an attack on the media during a rally marking 100 days in office. At the rally in Pennsylvania, Trump said he was keeping his promises, dismissing criticism as “fake news” by “out of touch” journalists. He said the media should be given “a big, fat, failing grade”... Read More

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Paris Club refund: We were not part of NGF’s decision to hire consultants – Bayelsa govt

by Azeez Adeniyi The Bayelsa State government has said it was not part of decision by the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) to hire consultants for the first tranche of the Paris club refunds. In a statement on Saturday, Mazwell Ebibai, the state Commissioner for Finance, said the state government had no hands in the hiring... Read More

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NNPC reduces importation of petrol by 45%

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reduced its importation petroleum from about 95 per cent to 50 per cent. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu said this in a podcast message posted on his Facebook page on Saturday. Kachikwu said the reduction has led to massive investments in... Read More

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BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu fulfils bail condition

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday, fulfilled the bail conditions granted by the Federal High Court, Abuja, Vanguard reports. The bail condition was reportedly fulfilled through the Chairman, South East Senate caucus and former Deputy Governor of Abia State, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, a Jewish High Chief Priest, Immanuu-El Shalom... Read More

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EFCC has recovered N17bn through whistle-blower policy – Magu

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, on Thursday said the whistle-blower policy by the federal government has led to the recovery of about N17billion by the commission. Magu made the disclosure while presenting a paper titled “Before Corruption Kills Nigeria”, at the 62nd Award Night of... Read More

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Efe releases ‘Based on Logistics’ 3 weeks after winning BBNaija (LISTEN)

Just 3 weeks after emerging winner of the Big Brother Naija show, Efe Ejeba has released a song titled his popular catchphrase ‘Based on Logistics’. The rapper had made the phrase popular after continuously saying it during and after the show. The song was produced by his main collaborator, Duktor Sett. Listen; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMOn8_8-lqw

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FG declares Monday public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 1, as public holiday to commemorate the 2017 Workers’ Day celebration. The Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.) announced this in a statement on Friday by the Director, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido. The minister urged workers to continue to... Read More

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‘Suicide bomber kills five soldiers in Borno’

An explosives-laden pick-up truck has reportedly rammed into a military convoy in Borno killing five soldiers and injuring 40 others, AFP reports. A military officer told AFP that the convoy was conducting ‘clearance operations’ when the incident happened on Thursday. “At about 1100 hours (1000 GMT) on Thursday, a suicide bomber believed to be a... Read More

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Jonathan lost because his wife fought with his confidants – David Mark

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Senate President, David Mark has said ex-President Goodluck Jonathan may have lost the 2015 Presidential elections because his wife, Patience, fought with most of his confidants. Mark said this in ‘Against the Run of Play’, a book written by Segun Adeniyi. Mark said Jonathan and his wife turned Aminu Tambuwal, former... Read More

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Why I settled for Jonathan as Yar’adua’s running mate – Obasanjo

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan was not his first choice as running mate for late Umar Yar’adua. Obasanjo disclosed this in a book ‘Against The Run Of Play’ written by the chairman of ThisDay Editorial Board, Segun Adeniyi. Obasanjo confirmed that former governor of Rivers State, Dr. Peter... Read More

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FG needs N47bn for meningitis vaccines – Minister

The Federal Government said about N46.7bn is required to vaccinate the population against the Type C meningitis. Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, stated this on Thursday while briefing the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting. He said there had been 9,646 suspected cases of meningitis in Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto, Niger, Kebbi and Kano States. [Read Also: MENINGITIS:... Read More

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Paris Club refund is not a favour to states, governors tell FG

by Azeez Adeniyi Governors on Thursday said the Federal Government should stop presenting the Paris Club loan refunds as a favour to the states. While addressing State House correspondents after the National Economic Council meeting, Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong said the refunds belonged to the states. “We understand the president has approved the payment... 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. Stop bailout to states owing salaries, Senate tells FG The Senate on Thursday urged the Federal Government to suspend payment of bailout funds to states still owing salaries. 2. Amaechi had issues with Patience, not me – Jonathan Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he has... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Amaechi had issues with Patience, not me – Jonathan | Stop bailout to states owing salaries, Senate tells FG | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Stop bailout to states owing salaries, Senate tells FG – YNaija Amaechi had issues with Patience, not me – Jonathan – YNaija Jonathan never showed commitment to fight against insurgency – Shettima – YNaija We have enough forex for end users, bank customers – CBN – YNaija... Read More

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Troops kill 15 Boko Haram insurgents, recover weapons in Sambisa

by Azeez Adeniyi The 7 Division Nigerian Army said it has killed 15 Boko Haram terrorists on Thursday during an attempt to invade their location in Sambisa forest, Borno State. The division in a statement by its Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Lt. Colonel Kingsley Samuel said the troops wounded several others. The statement said... Read More

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Those culpable in the death of Queens college students must be prosecuted – Saraki

by Azeez Adeniyi Senate President Bukola Saraki has said those found culpable in the death of students of Queens College Lagos will be prosecuted. Saraki spoke when the Advocacy Group of Queens College Old Girls’ Association, led by its National President, Dr. Frances Funmi Ajose, submitted a petition concerning the incident in the school. The... Read More

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North should blame itself for being most backward – Atiku

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday said the north must stop blaming other for lack of development of the region. Abubakar spoke at the public presentation of Daily Stream newspaper at the Banquet Hall, Nigeria Airforce Conference Centre, Kado, Abuja. He said Nigerians must continue to live together as one country amidst... Read More

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Appear before investigative team or risk arrest, Police tell Goje

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigeria Police Force has said it will arrest Senator representing Gombe-Central district, Danjuma Goje, if he refuses to honour its invitations. The Force Public Relations Officer, Mr. Jimoh Moshood, said this during a breakfast television show titled, ‘Sunrise Daily’ on Channels Television. Moshood said, “On the day the house was searched,... Read More

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We have enough forex for end users, bank customers – CBN

The Bankers Committee of the Central Bank on Thursday declared that there was adequate stock of foreign exchange to sustain the spate of dollar sales to various segments of forex market. The apex bank said it has enough to meet demanded of all genuine bank customers in the country. The Director, Banking Supervision, CBN, Ahmed... Read More

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Amaechi had issues with Patience, not me – Jonathan

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he has no issues with Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Jonathan disclosed this in a book titled, ‘Against the Run of Play,’ written by the Chairman, Editorial Board of ThisDay, Olusegun Adeniyi. The former President said Amaechi had an issue with his wife, Patience, which he... Read More

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