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Lagos govt set to relocate Computer Village from Ikeja

The Lagos state government has said it would soon relocate the popular Computer Village from Ikeja, before the end of 2017. The state commissioner for physical planning and urban development, Wasiu Anifowose said on Tuesday that the relocation would reduce gridlock. Anifowose spoke at the 2017 ministerial press briefing in Alausa, Ikeja. “If at the... Read More

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Fed Govt, states, local govts share N467.8b for March

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) on Tuesday shared N467.807 billion among the three tiers of government for March. The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris said the revenue of N331.583 billion received for the month was higher than last month’s N290.163 billiion. Idris addressed a news conference after the meeting in Abuja. The... Read More

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. How Obama aided Buhari’s victory in 2015 – Jonathan Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he lost the 2015 Presidential elections due to conspiracy by the United States of America, Britain and France. 2. Nigeria will be out of recession by third quarter – Emefiele Governor... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: How Obama aided Buhari’s victory in 2015 – Jonathan | Nigeria will be out of recession by third quarter – Emefiele | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. How Obama aided Buhari’s victory in 2015 – Jonathan – YNaija Nigeria will be out of recession by third quarter – Emefiele – YNaija Dasukigate: How I collected N26m for Fani-Kayode – Witness – YNaija Libya deports 253 Nigerians – YNaija Buhari’s govt has been hounding my... Read More

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How Obama aided Buhari’s victory in 2015 – Jonathan

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Goodluck Jonathan had said he lost the 2015 Presidential elections due to conspiracy by the United States of America, Britain and France. Jonathan reminisced on his defeat in a new book, “Against The Run of Play”, which is authored by the Chairman of ThisDay Editorial Board, Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi. Jonathan... Read More

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Senate to hold valedictory session for Adeleke today

by Azeez Adeniyi Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Tuesday announced that the Senate will hold a valedictory session for late Senator Isiaka Adeleke on Wednesday. Saraki gave the mandate before the upper chamber adjourned plenary in honour of the late Osun West senator. Senate Leader Ahmed Lawan formerly announced the demise of Adeleke. [THE LEGISLATIVE... Read More

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Court adjourns for judgment on Otodo Gbame

A High Court sitting in Lagos has adjourned the judgment in a suit between several waterfront settlements and the Lagos State Government to May 25. The judgement is over the court’s jurisdiction to entertain the matter. Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo at the resumed hearing of the matter on Tuesday gave parties 14 days to file and... Read More

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Nigeria will be out of recession by third quarter – Emefiele

by Azeez Adeniyi Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has said Nigeria will be out of recession by the third quarter of this year. The CBN governor said this after meeting with the leadership of the Senate in Abuja on Tuesday. Emefiele said efforts by the Federal Government has shown that the... Read More

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Buhari’s govt has been hounding my family – Jonathan

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said his family was being hounded by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Jonathan said this in a yet-to-be released book, “Against The Run of Play”, written by the Chairman of ThisDay Editorial Board, Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi. He said, “I feel sad about the way my family is... Read More

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Nigeria is gradually tilting towards full blown dictatorship – PDP

by Azeez Adeniyi The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the expulsion of a State House Correspindent from the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Chief Security Officer to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abubakar Bashir had expelled a Punch reporter for two publications against the Presidency. The action had led to public outcry, leading to the Presidency recalling the... Read More

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We will continue plans for census, NPC tells Dogara

by Azeez Adeniyi The National Population Commission (NPC) has said it would continue its preparations for the 2018 National Census, despite criticisms. Chairman of the Commission, Eze Duruiheoma said this in an interview with reporters in Abuja on Tuesday. He was reacting to a call by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara,... Read More

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Dasukigate: How I collected N26m for Fani-Kayode – Witness

by Azeez Adeniyi A Police officer, Victor Ehiabhi on Tuesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he helped former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode receive N26million from Office of the National Security Adviser in 2014. The witness told the court that he was deployed from the bureau’s Very Important Persons Protection Unit, to... Read More

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Libya deports 253 Nigerians

by Azeez Adeniyi 253 Nigerians stranded in Libya were on Tuesday deported back to the country. The deportees comprising of 140 adult females and 8 children, as well as 103 adult male and 3 male children were conveyed in an Airbus A333-200 with registration number 5A LAT. The aircraft conveying them landed at the Murtala... Read More

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Just In: Court grants Patience Jonathan unrestricted access to $5.9m account

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday withdrew its stay of execution order against the unfreezing of the account of the wife of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan with $5.9m. Counsel for the EFCC, Rotimi Oyedepo, told the Federal High Court in Lagos that the agency was no longer appealing the unfreezing order.... Read More

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1.4m PVCs yet to be collected in Lagos – INEC

by Azeez Adeniyi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said there are 1,425,282 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) yet to be collected in Lagos state. Administrative Secretary of INEC in the state, Dr Mudashiru Mustapha disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday. The CVR exercise, scheduled... Read More

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I told Nigerians no one will be spared from Buhari’s tyranny – Fayose

by Azeez Adeniyi Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has condemned the expulsion of a State House Correspondent from the Presidential Villa, Abuja. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said such decision was a sign from a dictatorial government. He described it as... Read More

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UPDATED: IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu granted bail

by Azeez Adeniyi A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). According to presiding judge, Binta Nyako, the bail was granted on health grounds. Three other pro-Biafra agitators on trial with Kanu were however denied bail. [Read Also: BIAFRA: CHILDREN STAGE PROTEST AGAINST SECRET... Read More

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BREAKING: Fayose, Fani-Kayode storm Abuja court to support Nnamdi Kanu

by Azeez Adeniyi Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has arrived the Federal High Court in Abuja to show solidarity to detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, Vanguard reports. Fayose was initially denied entrance into the courtroom but was later allowed in. Former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode was also denied... Read More

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How Jega disappointed me – Jonathan

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed his reservations about how Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) handled the 2015 Presidential election. In a book by Chairman of ThisDay editorial board, Segun Adeniyi which is scheduled to be launched on Friday and seen by TheCable, Jonathan said Jega disappointed... Read More

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Come to me, I’ll heal you | Guru Maharaji tells Buhari

Founder of One Love Family, Sat Guru Maharaji has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to consult him for healing. Maharaji said this on Monday while addressing journalists during the 30th year anniversary of the Maharaji Village in Ibadan. “He is supposed to seek help from black men and not white men in London,” Mahara Ji said. “Remember... Read More

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Adeleke’s death: Doctor arrested for alleged drug overdose

by Azeez Adeniyi The doctor who treated late Senator Isiaka Adeleke, has been arrested by the police for interrogation, one of his aides has said. The aide said the doctor was arrested on Monday, after reports emerged that the former Osun governor died as a result of an overdose of medications administered on him. Although the... Read More

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Lagos govt seals Pastor Tony Rapu’s church

by Azeez Adeniyi The Lagos State Government has approved the sealing of a Lekki-based Church, ‘This Present House’ belonging to popular pastor, Tony Rapu for violating building regulations. The church, christened ‘The Dome’ is on Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Anifowoshe Abiola,... Read More

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‘Don’t invest all N25m into music’ | Ycee advises BBNaija winner, Efe

by Azeez Adeniyife Rapper, Oludemilade Alejo popularly known as Ycee has advised Big Brother Naija winner, Efe, not to invest all his money into music. Ycee gave the advice during a short interview with Buzztop. According to the rapper, successful people in the music industry took a lot of time to be at the level... Read More

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Nigerian elite frustrated by Buhari’s anti-graft war – Presidency

The Presidency on Monday said elite frustrated by President Muhammadu Buhari’s fight against corruption are the ones attacking him. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement, said the Presidency would not allow them to frustrate the fight against corruption. The statement was in reaction to accusation by former... Read More

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‘I informed NSA about the recovered $50m’ | Suspended NIA DG tells Osinbajo’s panel

by Azeez Adeniyi The Yemi Osinbajo-led panel investigating the recovery of $50m recovered from an apartment in Ikoyi Lagos, on Monday sat for more than 11 hours, The Nation reports. The panel was questioning the suspended Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ayodele Oke for the second time. Some top officials of the agency were... Read More

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Drug trafficking: NDLEA declares Lagos socialite wanted

by Azeez Adeniyi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has declared a Lagos socialite, Fumilola Ogbuaya wanted for drug trafficking. The suspect is accused of allegedly using proceeds of drugs to acquire property. It was learnt that she was discovered after an attempt to export 1.6 kilogrammes of cocaine to Saudi Arabia in February 2017 through the... Read More

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CBN must eliminate multiple exchange rates – Soludo

Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Charles Soludo has called on the Federal Government to scrap the multiple exchange rates in the country. Soludo, who was the Chairman of the Economic Discourse organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, spoke in Lagos while fielding questions from journalists shortly after the... 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. 7 dead as suicide bombers attack Maiduguri Suicide bombers on Monday killed seven persons in suicide attacks at two separate locations in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. 2. EFCC charges ex-Niger gov Aliyu with N3bn fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has charged the immediate... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: EFCC charges ex-Niger gov Aliyu with N3bn fraud | FG fails to release N100bn subsidy, say power firms | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Presidential panel reduces days required for new business registration – YNaija Contaminated water: Lagos govt recommends re-opening of Queens College – YNaija EFCC charges ex-Niger gov Aliyu with N3bn fraud – YNaija 7 dead as suicide bombers attack Maiduguri – YNaija FG fails to release N100bn subsidy,... Read More

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7 dead as suicide bombers attack Maiduguri

Suicide bombers on Monday killed seven persons in suicide attacks at two separate locations in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. A female suicide bomber was said to have lost her life after she prematurely detonated her bomb upon being accosted by vigilantes. The terrorist died alone, while two other suspected female suicide bombers who seemed... Read More

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