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February 28, 2017

BREAKING: Senate to screen Onnoghen as CJN on Wednesday

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate has said it will hold a confirmation hearing for Walter Onnoghen as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Wednesday. Senate President Bukola Saraki made the announcement at plenary on Tuesday. Acting President Yemi Osinbajo had nominated Onnoghen for confirmation early February. The National Judicial Council had also extended his... Read More

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February 28, 2017

#Oscars: Organisers’ obsession about me destroyed the show – Trump

US President Donald Trump on Monday said Hollywood’s obsession about him led to the chaos at the Oscars award. Trump’s comments came after Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty mistakenly presented the best picture award at the climax of the ceremony to “La La Land,” when “Moonlight” was the real winner. In an Oval Office interview... Read More

donald trump, La La Land, Moonlight, Oscars 2017

February 28, 2017

‘Stop meddling into our security issues’ | Military warns Amnesty International

by Azeez Adeniyi The Defence Headquarters has warned the Amnesty International and its affiliates to stop meddling into security issues in Nigeria. This comes after the international non-governmental organisation claimed the army killed 150 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) some days ago. In a statement on Monday, signed by the acting Director... Read More

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February 28, 2017

‘He is behind it’ | Trump blames Obama for leaks, protests (WATCH)

US President Donald Trump has said he believes former President Barack Obama is behind protests Republicans face in town hall meetings. In an interview with Fox News, Trump said, “I think he (Obama) is behind it. I also think it is politics, that’s the way it is.” While speaking on the leaks coming out of... Read More

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February 28, 2017

Just In: Banky W’s Lekki home gutted by fire

Fire has destroyed a property located along Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1 occupied by singer Banky W, Punch reports. According to the news platform, a neighbour confirmed that the fire which started at about 6am was caused by a faulty air conditioner. The neighbour said, “The fire started around 6am and all of us came... Read More

Banky W, Fire, Lekki home, property

February 28, 2017

School fees: UNIOSUN to expel over 4,000 students today

by Azeez Adeniyi The University of Osun has threatened to expel over 4,000 of its students owing school fees amounting to over N2bn. In a statement, Gafar Shitu, acting registrar said the students will be expelled if they failed to pay by February 28. The management said students who are unable to meet the deadline... Read More

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February 28, 2017

NDLEA arrests police inspector with 75 sacks of cannabis

by Azeez Adeniyi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kogi State, on Monday paraded a police inspector, Abali Zagi, with the Nigeria Police Force headquarters’ welfare bus loaded with 818.2kg of Cannabis Sativa. The NDLEA Commander, Muhammad Idris Bello, while parading the suspects, indicated that the police officer and two other accomplices were... Read More

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February 28, 2017

$49bn was not missing from NNPC account during my tenure – Jonathan

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied claims by Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi that $49 billion got missing from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation account. Amaechi had also said the non-remittance of the same amount into the federation account led to the recession. But in a statement by one of his aides, Reno... Read More

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February 28, 2017

Dasukigate: Court orders forfeiture of Obanikoro’s wife mansion

by Azeez Adeniyi Alhaja Moroophat Obanikoro, the wife of a former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has been ordered by a Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Jabi, Abuja to forfeit her asset pending the conclusion of investigations into her husband. The court also rejected an application seeking N100m against the... Read More

$2.1bn, court, DasukiGate, musiliu obanikoro, N4.7bn, Sambo Dasuki

February 28, 2017

FG evacuates 41 human trafficking victims from Mali

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government on Monday evacuated 41 Nigerian human trafficking victims from Bamako, Mali. Senior Special Assistant to the President on diaspora matters, Abike Dabiri-Erewa and officials of the National Agency for Protection and Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) received them at the airport. The young women arrived Murtala Muhammed International Airport in... Read More

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February 28, 2017

How my generation failed Nigeria – Obasanjo

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said his generation has failed Nigeria. Obasanjo spoke as the chairman of the 38th Kaduna International Trade Fair’s Seminar organised by the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture on Monday. The former President said the present generation of leaders lack the capacity to move the... Read More

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February 28, 2017

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. CBN releases additional $180m into forex market The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday released additional $180m in order to increase liquidity in the foreign exchange market. 2. Troops kill 18 Boko Haram insurgents in Yobe Troops have killed no fewer than 18 Boko Haram... Read More

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February 28, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: I will forfeit salaries until workers are paid – Akeredolu | Jonathan denies Amaechi’s claim on NNPC’s alleged $49bn | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. CBN releases additional $180m into forex market – YNaija I will forfeit salaries until workers are paid – Akeredolu – YNaija Troops kill 18 Boko Haram insurgents in Yobe – YNaija Lagos govt to crush, recycle 4000 impounded motorcycles – YNaija Senate denies attempt by govs to... Read More

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February 28, 2017

CBN releases additional $180m into forex market

by Azeez Adeniyi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday released additional $180m in order to increase liquidity in the foreign exchange market. This was disclosed by the Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, CBN, Mr. Isaac Okoroafor. He said $100 million was released into the wholesale forwards segment of the market, while $80m was... Read More

$180m, CBN, central bank of Nigeria, foreign exchange, Forex

February 28, 2017

I will forfeit salaries until workers are paid – Akeredolu

by Azeez Adeniyi Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has said he would not receive salaries until he is able to pay workers’ salaries. Akeredolu stated this on Monday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, while formally meeting with the workers in the state civil service. The governor appealed to the striking nurses and doctors to... Read More

Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, salaries, Syrike, workers

February 28, 2017

Troops kill 18 Boko Haram insurgents in Yobe

by Azeez Adeniyi Troops have killed no fewer than 18 Boko Haram terrorists after they invaded Kumuya village in the Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, Punch reports. It was learnt that the insurgents were in search of food when they were engaged in a gun battle by troops. It was gathered that a... Read More

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February 28, 2017

Lagos govt to crush, recycle 4000 impounded motorcycles

by Azeez Adeniyi The Lagos State Government on Monday said it would crush and recycle 4000 seized commercial motorcycles. State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni disclosed this in Ikeja, stating that the action was in line with the Lagos State Traffic Law, 2012. He said the government’s resolve to provide maximum security led to the... Read More

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February 27, 2017

Rivers rerun: 25 INEC officials receive medical attention after attacks

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said more than 25 of its staff members were receiving medical attention after the election in Rivers State. The commission said it was as a result of attacks suffered during Saturday’s supplementary election in Etche local government area of Rivers state. In an interview with NAN in... Read More

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February 27, 2017

Just In: Court sacks Akwa Ibom Senator

The Federal High Court in Uyo has sacked a senator, Bassey Albert Akpan representing Akwa Ibom North East in the National Assembly. The court said the primary that produced Albert as a candidate, as well as the election was void. Akpan, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was also asked to refund all salaries... Read More

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February 27, 2017

PDP wins Rivers legislative re-run election

by Azeez Adeniyi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Peoples Democratic Party winner of the Rivers legislative re-run elections in Rivers State. The re-run elections were conducted in Etche/Omuma federal constituency seat and Etche state constituency 2 seat. According to Professor Shola Omotola, Jerome Eke of the PDP polled 15,221 votes against... Read More

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February 27, 2017

SON arrests two Chinese dealing in substandard tyres

by Azeez Adeniyi The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has arrested two Chinese for importing substandard tyres worth over N5bn. According to a statement in Sunday, the suspects are Taolung Shen and Xu Jing Yau. The statement disclosed that they were arrested at awarehouse where they had been cloning different sizes of tyres under different... Read More

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February 27, 2017

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Money laundering: ‘Diezani’s trial in the UK to begin in June’ The United Kingdom has set a date for the trial of former Minister of Petroleum Resources Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, and four others for alleged corrupt practices. 2. House of Reps reject N45bn IDPs rehabilitation budget... Read More

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February 27, 2017

‘La La Land’ takes home 6 awards | Here’s the full list of winners at the Oscars 2017

The 89th Academy Awards (Oscars 2017) hosted by Jimmy Kimmel has just been concluded at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre. Music drama ‘La La Land’ led the night with six awards, including Best Director for Chazelle and Best Actress for Stone. ‘Moonlight’ took home three awards in total, including Best Supporting Actor for Mahershala Ali, reportedly making him the... Read More

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February 27, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Money laundering: ‘Diezani’s trial in the UK to begin in June’ | Osinbajo not behind NCAA sacks — Minister | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Money laundering: ‘Diezani’s trial in the UK to begin in June’ – YNaija Xenophobia: NANS denies reprisal attacks on multinationals – YNaija House of Reps reject N45bn IDPs rehabilitation budget – YNaija PDP crisis: Sheriff asks court to jail Makarfi, Fani-Kayode, others – YNaija Xenophobia: Attack on... Read More

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February 27, 2017

Oscars 2017: Viola Davis wins best supporting actress and delivers an amazing speech (WATCH)

by Azeez Adeniyi Viola Davis has won her first Oscar for her role as supporting actress in ‘Fences’ at the 89th Academy Awards. In her speech, Davis said she loves telling stories of people who dreamt big but never saw those dreams to fruition. “You know, there’s one place with all the people with the... Read More

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February 27, 2017

Money laundering: ‘Diezani’s trial in the UK to begin in June’

by Azeez Adeniyi The United Kingdom has set a date for the trial of former Minister of Petroleum Resources Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, and four others for alleged corrupt practices, The Nation reports. According to the newspaper, the trial will begin in June and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has taken evidences to the UK.... Read More

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February 27, 2017

Xenophobia: NANS denies reprisal attacks on multinationals

by Azeez Adeniyi The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has distanced itself from the reprisal attacks and looting on some multinational firms over the xenophobic violence in South Africa. In a statement on Sunday, NANS insisted that the protesters who attacked the companies were not its members but street urchins. The union urged the... Read More

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February 27, 2017

House of Reps reject N45bn IDPs rehabilitation budget

by Azeez Adeniyi The House of Representatives Committee on Rehabilitation of the North East has rejected the N45bn budget presented by the Presidential Committee on North-East Initiative for the rehabilitation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). According to the committee, the budget contained “fictitious” sub-heads which did not address the immediate needs of the Internally Displaced... Read More

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February 27, 2017

PDP crisis: Sheriff asks court to jail Makarfi, Fani-Kayode, others

by Azeez Adeniyi National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff has urged the court of Appeal in Rivers to jail factional chairman, Ahmed Makarfi and his loyalists for contempt. Sheriff accused Makarfi of flouting the order of the court, which was delivered on February 17, 2017. The court in its judgment... Read More

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February 27, 2017

Xenophobia: Attack on Nigerians, immigrants cannot be resolved by diplomatic measures – FG

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Matters, Abike Dabiri-Erewa has said diplomatic measures cannot solve the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreigners in South Africa. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, Dabiri-Erewa said the government will not fold its hands and watch as Nigerians... Read More

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