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July 30, 2016

Budget-Padding Tracker: Jibrin requests Dogara’s arrest, petitions EFCC, ICPC

Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, on Friday sought the arrest of the Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara at office of the Directorate of State Services (DSS) for his role in the alleged budget padding. Jibrin made this known in tweet on his official twitter handle. He wrote,... Read More
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July 30, 2016

Joint Military Force arrests oil thieves in Bayelsa

The Joint Military Force in the Niger Delta known as Operation Delta Safe (ODS) on Friday said that it has arrested two suspected oil thieves and also impounded a vessel involved in illegal bunkering activities in Bayelsa waterways. The joint force said it impounded 300 metric tons capacity vessel currently anchored at Forward Operation Base (FOB)... Read More
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July 29, 2016

Dogara denies giving $20,000 to members of Appropriation Committee (READ)

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has denied claims by former Chairman House Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin that he distributed $20,000 to each member of the committee to testify against him (Jibrin). He made the denial in a statement released on Friday, through his deputy chief of staff, Hon. Maduabum. Some members... Read More
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July 29, 2016

Navy blocks escape routes of pipeline vandals in Lagos

The Nigerian Navy on Friday said it had successfully blocked all escape routes of vandals in the Arepo, Ikorodu area of Lagos. This is according to a statement by the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Fergusson Bobai at a news conference held at the Command’s Headquarters in Apapa, Lagos. He said, “We... Read More
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July 29, 2016

PDP hellbent on national convention, court judgment or not

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday vowed to go ahead with its national convention in Port Harcourt, despite Thursday’s ruling of a Federal High Court, Abuja, restraining the party from organising the meeting. The Chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT), Dr. Walid Jibrin said this in Kaduna on Friday. “We are yet... Read More
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July 29, 2016

We have the right to add, subtract and adjust the budget – Ndume

Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, on Friday said the National Assembly has the constitutional right to “add or subtract” from the budget, stating that it is within their constitutional powers. He said this while talking about the current altercation between a former Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, and the Speaker,... Read More
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July 29, 2016

Just In: Ogun Police rescue chained 10-year-old girl

The Ogun Police Command has rescued another chained 10-year-old girl. The victim known as Promise Udeh, was rescued at Adigbe area of Abeokuta. She was rescued on Thursday when neighbours living close to the building where she was chained alerted the police. The acting Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said she... Read More
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July 29, 2016

UN suspends aid to Borno after attack on UNICEF convoy

The United Nations, UN, on Thursday said it would temporarily put on hold aid deliveries to Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs camps in Borno State after an attack on a humanitarian convoy. YNaija had earlier reported that unidentified gunmen attacked a humanitarian convoy on Thursday as it returned to Maiduguri after delivering aid in Bama. The officials’ convoy,... Read More
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July 29, 2016

This is when NFF would announce Super Eagles’ technical adviser

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it will announce the appointment of a Technical Adviser for the Super Eagles in August. This was revealed by Chris Green, Chairman of the NFF Technical and Development Committee in a recent interview. Following the federation’s failure to obtain Frenchman Paul Le Guen’s signature as coach of the team,... Read More
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July 29, 2016

Child abductor arrested for selling boy for N1500

A suspected child kidnapper, Ola Ibikunle, has been detained by the police after he was caught with a four-year-old girl in the Oyero area of Ijoko, Ogun State. Ibikunle, a bricklayer was about to strangle his victim, Eniola in an uncompleted building when he was caught. It was gathered that Eniola and her 11-year-old sister,... Read More
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July 29, 2016

Man rapes 25-year-old lady days after her birthday

A 31-year-old man simply identified as Damilola, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly raping a 25-year-old woman at Omole Estate, in Lagos. The victim, Favour, had invited the suspect to her birthday party on Tuesday, July 19, as both were members of the same Redeemed Church Parish. According to reports, Damilola... Read More
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July 29, 2016

2 soldiers, 3 civillians wounded as Boko Haram ambush humanitarian troops

The Nigerian Army on Thursday said its troops returning from an humanitarian escort duty was attacked by suspected Boko Haram members in Meleri Village, close to Maiduguri. This is according to a statement released by Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Usman Sani. The statement confirmed that 2 soldiers and 3 civilians were wounded in... Read More
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July 29, 2016

MNJTF captures another Boko Haram base

The MultiNational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF), on Thursday said it has finally captured and occupied Damasak town today. Damasak is a boundary town between Nigeria and Niger Republic and is located in Northern Borno. It is one of the last frontiers of Boko Haram terrorists. The Chief Military Public Information Officer and spokesperson of MNJTF, Colonel... Read More
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Jibrin
July 29, 2016

Dogara is trying to distort evidence against him – Jibrin

The former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin, on Thursday claimed that the Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara and three other principal are attempting to obstruct justice. Jibrin had accused Dogara and three principal officers of inserting billions into the 2016 budget. The lawmaker said Dogara and others are... Read More
July 28, 2016

No one has evidence that I’m corrupt – Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation and former Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, has denied allegations of corruption which have been incessantly levelled against him. Amaechi, while speaking at a stakeholders’ forum on corruption organised by the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja, Thursday, said as governor for eight years, he was transparent and did not embezzle... Read More
Oshiomole
July 28, 2016

Ize-Iyamu didn’t make me Governor – Oshiomhole

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has debuked claims by the gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu that he made him (Oshiomhole) Governor. Speaking at a rally on Thursday, Oshiomhole said Ize Iyamu was in hiding from the EFCC on April 14 and therefore, did not vote for him and could... Read More
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Jibrin
July 28, 2016

Why I’m just accusing Dogara of budget padding – Jibrin

The former chairman of the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, Abdulmumin Jibrin has given reasons why he waited till now before accusing Speaker Dogara and other principal officers of corruption. He gave his reasons through a statement released on Thursday. Jibrin made allegations of budget fraud against Dogara and three other principal officers, Lasun Yusuf,... Read More
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July 28, 2016

Education drives away poverty – Aisha Buhari

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari on Thursday, said the Federal Government is considering a law that would make it compulsory for every girl child to get at least, a secondary school education. She said this at the Nigerian Institute of Management’s, NIM, Women-in-Management‎ and Leadership Conference in Abuja. Aisha Buhari, who was represented by the... Read More
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July 28, 2016

‘Buhari’s govt encourages nepotism, illegal recruitment’

A civil society group, Citizens of Impact has questioned the anti-corruption crusade of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The group marched to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Wednesday in Abuja. The protesters accused the government of President Buhari of nepotism and illegal recruitment into some government agencies. Convener of... Read More
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July 28, 2016

Sokoto State uncovers 12,915 ghost workers on its payroll

The Sokoto State Government on Thursday announced the discovery of 12,915 ‘ghost workers,’ on the payrolls of the 23 local government areas of the state. This was disclosed by Alhaji Mannir Dan-Iya, the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development, at a media briefing in Sokoto. ”The ministry, through the monitoring department and other stakeholders have... Read More
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July 28, 2016

Don’t keep cash in shops | FCT Police warns business owners

FCT Police Commissioner, CP Muhammed Mustafa has enjoined business owners in the capital city to stop keeping cash realised from daily sales in their shops and homes. The commissioner who just assumed duty said this in a statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, ASP Anjuguri Mansah. Mustafa also assured the residents of... Read More
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July 28, 2016

Abia road crash leaves one dead, 12 injured

A fatal road accident involving medical students of the Abia State University, Uturu, along the Isiala Ngwa end of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway has left one dead. It was gathered that 12 others sustained varying degrees of injury and were receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia. According to reports, the students were returning... Read More
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July 28, 2016

Lagos, Niger partner on agriculture, food security

The Lagos State Government said it has started discussions with Niger State   about the development of agricultural commodity value chain. According to the government, the discussion is aimed at ensuring food security and job creation for the two states and the country. Ambode said this during a courtesy visit by the Niger State Governor,... Read More
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July 28, 2016

Sheriff, Metuh to attempt stopping PDP convention in court today

The Ali Modu Sheriff-faction of the Peoples Democratic Party will appear before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday to plead for an order to stop the party from holding its national convention scheduled for August 17. The suit numbered FHC/ABJ/CS/464/2016 was filed by nine plaintiffs. They are- Sheriff as the National Chairman; Prof.... Read More
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July 28, 2016

Politicains are the cause of inconclusive elections, not INEC – Akeredolu

All Progressives Congress (APC) Ondo State governorship aspirant, Rotimi Akeredolu, has said the political class should be blamed for inconclusive elections in the country. Akeredolu said the Independent National Electoral Commission should not be blamed. Akeredolu, who is a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association said this in Abuja, on Wednesday. He spoke in... Read More
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July 27, 2016

Senate continues screening of ambassadorial nominees [See full list]

The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs Wednesday continued with the screening of Ambassadorial nominees sent to it by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Committee with Senator Monsurat Sumonu as Chairman commenced the screening exercise on Tuesday where 15 ambassadorial nominees appeared before the Committee and screened. With the continuation of the programme yesterday, the Committee attended to... Read More
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July 27, 2016

Rio Olympics: Union Bank donates N30m to Team Nigeria

The Union Bank of Nigeria Plc has donated N30 million to the Nigeria Olympic Committee. The bank said the donation was to support the nation’s participation in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Ogochukwu Ekezie-Ekaiden, the Head, Corporate Communications of Union Bank, said the money was for both the athletes and NOC. Ekezie-Ekaiden said that N25 million... Read More
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