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July 26, 2016

EFCC arrests ex-deputy speaker for alleged amnesty contract scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Chibudom Nwuche, for an alleged N5.6bn contract scam. Nwuche served at the lower legislative chamber between 1999 and 2003 under the umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party. He was detained after responding to an EFCC invitation on... Read More
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July 25, 2016

FIFA President considers 2 more World Cup slots for Africa

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino who is currently on a visit to Nigeria said if the organisation should consider increasing the number of teams that will be participating in the World Cup, he would propose two more slots for Africa. Infantino made the promise on Monday while speaking with State House correspondents shortly after meeting President... Read More
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July 25, 2016

We will use force for Niger Delta militants if dialogue fails- Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said the Nigerian Army would resort to force as an option if the dialogue between the Federal Government and militants fail. Buratai made this remark in Port Harcourt on Monday at the commissioning of a modern 2 Brigade headquarter complex with an Olympic size swimming pool.... Read More
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July 25, 2016

This Is what caused Akwa Ibom pipeline explosion – Police

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has debunked claims by the Niger Delta Avengers that it blew up a Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation gas pipeline in the state. The Police command said the explosion was caused by a technical fault. The militants had on Monday morning, via a statement, claimed responsibility for the gas pipeline explosion... Read More
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July 25, 2016

No more Boko Haram camps in the north – Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army on Monday said there were no longer camps belonging to Boko Haram terrorists in the North-Eastern part of the country. This assertion was made by Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman while addressing newsmen at the inauguration of Strategic Communication Course for senior officers at the Nigerian Army School of... Read More
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July 25, 2016

NDLEA arraigns 6 for illegal possession of marijuana

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arraigned six men, on Monday, for being in possession of cannabis sativa, popularly called marijuana, without lawful authority. According to the agency, the accused persons were arrested last month in different parts of the Lagos. They appeared before Justice Babs Kuewumi of the Federal High Court, Lagos. They were... Read More
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July 25, 2016

There is need for peace and stability in Nigeria football – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Monday said the National Assembly was committed to restoring peace in Nigeria football. He said this while receiving FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday. Saraki said, “The kind of global recognition we have today, as a result of this historic visit, challenges us to learn to allow peace and stability... Read More
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July 25, 2016

We are going to Germany for work, not holiday | Governors tell Femi Falana

Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has stated that its planned trip to Germany is not for holidays but to seek partnership with investors. The forum said this on Sunday, while reacting to comments made by lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN). NGF spokesman, Abdulrazak Bello-Barkindo, in a statement explained that, “Six governors are embarking... Read More
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July 25, 2016

APC to Fayose: Pay workers’ salaries with N4.732bn federal allocation

The Ekiti State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has urged the State Governor, Ayo Fayose to use the N4.732bn allocation received from the Federal Government to offset, at least, four months’ salaries from the arrears owed workers. Spokesman of the party in the state, Taiwo Olatunbosun said this in a statement on Sunday.... Read More
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July 25, 2016

Inconclusive elections: Nigeria is moving towards anarchy – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has said INEC’s inability to conduct a conclusive election is threatening the democracy. Fayose said this while reacting to the alleged manipulation of the Imo North senatorial election, which was declared inconclusive. Speaking through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said, “If we have... Read More
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July 25, 2016

9 Ekiti lawmakers to face prosecution for alleged certificate forgery

Nine members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly may face prosecution, following revelations of alleged forgery of their academic results. According to Punch, it was revealed, on Sunday, that the decision to prosecute them was based on the outcome of “an intensive investigation carried out by the Department of State Services into the state lawmakers’... Read More
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July 25, 2016

‘PDP was out to kill this country’ – Ngige

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, on Sunday said the election of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 ensured that Nigeria still continued to survive. Ngige stated this during a meeting with the leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the 327 wards in Anambra State. He said the President’s election in 2015... Read More
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July 25, 2016

FG: We are negotiating with the real militants

Despite claims that the government is not holding talks with it, the Federal Government on Sunday insisted that it was negotiating with the real militants. On Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari, stated that his administration was in talks with the armed militants in the Niger Delta. This President said this in Abuja during a farewell meeting with... Read More
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July 24, 2016

FIFA President arrives Nigeria

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, alongside Secretary General Fatma Samoura, on Sunday arrived Abuja on a planned two-day visit. Both football governing body officials were received by the President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, as well as several members of the Federation’s Executive Committee and management staff. Infantino and Samoura were treated to a brief... Read More
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INEC
July 24, 2016

Kogi rerun: APC wins Idah legislative constituency

Haruna Idoko of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared the winner of Saturday re-run election for Idah constituency into the Kogi House of Assembly. According to Prof. Rotimi Ajayi, the Returning Officer of the area, who declared the results late Saturday, Idoko polled 8,346 votes. He defeated James Ukwubile of the Peoples Democratic... Read More
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INEC
July 24, 2016

INEC declares Imo North rerun inconclusive

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared inconclusive, the result of Imo North Senatorial District rerun election, conducted on Saturday, July 23. The results of Oru East and Isiala Mbano State Constituencies were also declared inconclusive following reported cases of shootings in some communities of the two constituencies. The shootings were reported at Okata... Read More
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July 24, 2016

Police arrest pastor who chained his son for over a month

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested the pastor who chained his son for over a month. Pastor Francis Taiwo had flee after men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, discovered his son, Korede. Pastor Francis Taiwo chained his son, Korede Taiwo, in a room inside the Key of Joy Celestial Church of Christ,... Read More
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July 24, 2016

Oyo Police arrests armed robber with fake Naira notes

The Oyo State Police command has arrested a suspect, Felix Ademola, 51, who is a regular face in South-West prisons for involvement in armed robbery and possession of fake Naira notes. The suspect was released from Agodi Prisons in Ibadan, eight months ago after he benefited from the Chief Judge’s pardon towards the end of... Read More
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July 24, 2016

We attacked the church to teach members a lesson – Suspect explains

Abba Usman, 18, who allegedly participated in the recent attack by some Muslim youths on St. Philips Catholic Church, Suleja, Niger State, has said his gang’s actions were not based on religious extremism. The suspect stated that the blame should be on some female members of the church for playing musical instruments so loud, dancing and... Read More
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July 24, 2016

‘Ambode should come to our aid’ | Kidnapped Lagos monarch’s family cry out for help

Family members of abducted Lagos monarch, Oniba of Iba community, Oba Goriola Oseni, have pleaded with the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode to help with the kidnappers’ ransom. On Saturday, July 16, unknown gunmen, had attacked the monarch’s palace around 8.30pm, kidnapping the 73-year-old, in two speedboats which were reportedly stationed by the waterways. It... Read More
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July 23, 2016

DSS arrests Niger Delta militants, suspected terrorists (PHOTO)

The Department of State Services has confirmed the arrests of some Niger Delta militants, Boko Haram terrorists and kidnappers. The service said this in a statement signed by Tony Opuiyo in Abuja. According to the statement, one General Akotebe Darikoko, leader of the Joint Revolutionary Council of the Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force (JNDLF) was... Read More
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July 23, 2016

Meet the male athletes representing Nigeria at the Rio Olympics

Heart-shattering reports have been going round about how Nigerian Rio Olympics-bound athletes have been abandoned to their fate. Many have now turned to social media to solicit for support from organizations and individuals. YNaija puts the spotlight on these great men who did not only qualify for the Olympics but have also displayed unparalleled patriotism.... Read More
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