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I didn’t say FG will ban production of music videos overseas – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has denied saying the Federal Government will ban production of Nigerian movies and music videos abroad. Mohammed said this on Tuesday evening while reacting to reports that he made such statement when he visited the headquarters of the Copyright Society of Nigeria in Lagos. Mohammed said FG would... Read More

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Get well soon | Trump reacts to McCain’s brain cancer report

US President Donald Trump has reacted to the news that one-time presidential candidate, Senator John McCain was diagnosed with brain cancer. In a statement released by the White House, Trump described McCain as a “fighter” and urging him to “get well soon.” Trump alluded to McCain’s reputation as one of Washington’s toughest and wished him well... Read More

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US Senator McCain diagnosed with brain cancer

US Senator John McCain has been diagnosed with brain cancer, his office announced on Wednesday. The statement released said the 80-year-old lawmaker underwent surgery to remove a blood clot from above his left eye last week and tests “revealed that a primary brain tumor known as a glioblastoma was associated with the blood clot.” “The... Read More

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APC sets up panel on restructuring, begins convention process

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has set up a committee to come up with the ruling party’s definition of restructuring. The committee headed by Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai has 10 members including governors of Osun State, Rauf Arebegsola; Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano), and Simon Lalong (Plateau). Other members are Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun;... Read More

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Killing of Nigerians in Bakassi cannot be confirmed | Army, Police, others say

The Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy have dismissed reports of the killing of 97 Nigerians in Bakassi Peninsula over refusal to pay a N100, 000 fishing boat tax imposed on them. The Nigeria Police, the Nigeria Immigration Service as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also said no Nigerian was killed in the... Read More

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Sagay blasts Reps for ordering minister to reinstate NHIS boss

The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), has blasted the House of Representatives for asking the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, to reinstate the suspended Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Prof. Usman Yusuf. Sagay who spoke with Punch said the lower chamber has no constitutional power to... Read More

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Kaduna killings: Osinbajo orders deployment of more troops

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has ordered the deployment of more troops to Kaduna state to solve the security challenges in the region. This comes after reports of communal clashes, resulting in the loss of lives in Kajuru, Kajuru Local Government Area of the State. Osinbajo commiserated with families of the victims, the government and people... Read More

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Election will hold in Anambra | Obiano threatens to arrest Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB members

Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano on Wednesday said members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) posing a threat to the November 18 poll will be arrested. IPOB has threatened that it would not allow the governorship election in the state take place if the Federal Government does not allow referendum for Biafra. Obiano however... Read More

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APC convention delayed by Buhari’s illness – Yari

Zamfara State governor, Abdulaziz Yari has said the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was being delayed due to the illness of President Muhammadu Buhari. Yari said this on Wednesday while speaking at a joint press conference with Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the APC, at the party’s national secretariat, Abuja. He said a... Read More

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Senate begins process to confirm 12 INEC RECs

The Senate on Wednesday received the report on the remaining 12 nominees for INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) sent to it by President Muhammadu Buhari. The upper chamber had earlier confirmed 15 out of the 27 nominees. Chairman of the Senate Committee on INEC, Senator Suleiman Nazif, laid the report on the remaining nominees at... Read More

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All corrupt politicians must be prosecuted – Sheriff

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, has said he would collaborate with global anti-corruption networks to prosecute all corrupt politicans. Sheriff said this through the former spokesmen for his National Working Committee, Bernard Mikko, on Tuesday, while reacting to some reports that he was absent from the party’s caucus... Read More

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Troops neutralise 4 suicide bombers in Borno

The Nigerian Army has said troops of 251 Battalion, 7 Division have intercepted a suspected suicide bomber attempting to attack their base on Dala Village on Tuesday. According to a statement by army spokesperson, Brig. General Sani Usman, the suicide bomber refused to halt despite warning shots and was later neutralized. The statement added that... Read More

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Shi’ites alleges plot to assassinate El-Zakzaky

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has alleged that there is a plan to kill its leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky who is in detention. El-Zakzaky has been in custody since December 2015, alongside his wife. In a statement on Wednesday, IMN said a “reliable source” also informed it that members of the sect will also be... Read More

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Pay us with N6.314bn Paris refund | Pensioners tell Aregbesola

Some pensioners in Osun State on Wednesday staged a protest to demand payment of their pensions and gratuities. This comes just a day after Governor Rauf Aregbesola confirmed that he had received N6.314bn as the second tranche of the Paris Club loan refund. The Chairman of the forum, Mr Omoniyi Ilesanmi, who led the protest said... Read More

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I have rejected million-dollar deals to be with Wizkid – Mr Eazi

Singer, Mr Eazi said he has turned down numerous record deals since his business relationship started with Wizkid. In a recent radio interview, the singer said has rejected the million dollar deals because he sees growth with StarBoy Worldwide. “Between the first Ghana Music Awards where Wizkid announced me till now, I’ve gotten record deal... Read More

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PDP fixes national convention on August 12

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed it’s non-elective national convention for Aug. 12, in Abuja. Dayo Adeyeye, the National Publicity Secretary of PDP National Caretaker Committee, announced the decision after the NEC meeting held on Tuesday in Abuja. Adeyeye said the decision was to enable the party to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)... Read More

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Conte signs two-year contract extension with Chelsea

Antonio Conte has signed a new two-year contract with Chelsea Football Club. The deal is announced as he prepares to take the Premier League champions to China and Singapore on our pre-season tour of Asia, where they will face Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. Conte said, “I am very happy to have signed a... Read More

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Governor Yari

How Governor Yari ruined my business with N179.5m debt – German contractor

Zamfara State governor, Abdulaziz Yari has been accused of owing N179.5m, by a German contractor and businessman, Richard Klosa. The German alleged that his company, Connexx Plants Nigeria Ltd. has gone bankrupt after supplying Zamfara State with radio studio equipment but had not been paid for the supply and installation since February 2013. While speaking on Tuesday, Klosa,... Read More

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‘Governor forfeits diverted N500m, $500,000’

A governor has forfeited N500 million he allegedly laundered in a mortgage bank to the Federal Government, The Nation reports. The EFCC’s application for the forfeiture of the funds was granted by a Federal High Court in Abuja. According to the newspaper, the fund is believed to have been diverted from the London-Paris Club refund.... Read More

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Three bomb explosions rocked Ajilari Cross area of Maiduguri on Tuesday night.

Multiple explosions rock Maiduguri

Multiple explosions were heard in Maiduguri on Tuesday night, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN reports that six explosions occurred between 10:45 and 11:00 PM. About four explosives were detonated simultaneously while two other powerful sounds were also heard some 15 minutes later. [Read Also: 12 DEAD, 18 INJURED IN SUICIDE ATTACKS IN MAIDUGURI... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: PDP to set up disciplinary panel for Sheriff, others | Military prepares 498 soldiers for retirement | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. N5.1bn fraud: Court rejects Jonathan’s aide application for medical trip – YNaija N37bn fraud: Court remands ex-Jigawa governor in prison – YNaija PDP to set up disciplinary panel for Sheriff, others – YNaija Police warn against attacks on campaign rallies in Anambra – YNaija Defectors will not... Read More

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Suit on Buhari’s health assigned to judge

A suit seeking an order of the Federal High Court in Abuja to compel the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to appoint a medical panel to determine the health status of ailing President Muhammadu Buhari has been assigned, Punch reports. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/508/2017 has been assigned to Justice Abdukadir Abdu-Kafarati. It was filed by... Read More

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PDP to set up disciplinary panel for Sheriff, others

The National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja, on Tuesday, agreed to set up a Standing Disciplinary Committee for members who pushed the party into crisis, Punch reports. Thse NEC also agreed to set up a Standing Reconciliation Committee. Spokesperson for the party, Dayo Adeyeye, said these were part of the decisions... Read More

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IPOB

Police warn against attacks on campaign rallies in Anambra

The Police in Anambra state on Tuesday warned that anybody or group of persons planning to cause trouble in the November 18 governorship poll will be dealt with. Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Umar Garba, in a statement said the plan was “unacceptable”. The statement read in part, “Our attention has been drawn to... Read More

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Defectors will not get ticket for Anambra gov poll – Moghalu

The National Auditor of the All Progressives Congress, Chief George Moghalu, has said the party will not give its governorship ticket for the forthcoming Anambra State elections to “defectors.” Moghalu, who is also aspiring to govern the state on the platform of the APC, said this while speaking to newsmen at the APC National Secretariat,... Read More

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N37bn fraud: Court remands ex-Jigawa governor in prison

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday remanded ex-Jigawa governor, Saminu Turaki in prison. This comes days after the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, Abuja, granted bail to the former governor. Justice Nnamdi Dimgba granted bail to Turaki on fresh conditions but ordered him to remain in Kuje prison pending when... Read More

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N5.1bn fraud: Court rejects Jonathan’s aide application for medical trip

Waripamo-Owei Dudafa, Former Special Adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Domestic Affairs was on Tuesday denied permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. Vacation judge of the Federal High Court, Lagos, Justice Chuka Obiozor refused the application. Dudafa had urged the court to order the release of his passport in order to enable him travel... Read More

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“I am happy where i’m at” | R. Kelly’s alleged captive speaks (WATCH)

Joycelyn Savage, one of the ladies allegedly being held by RnB singer, R. Kelly in a “sex cult” has said she is “fine and happy”. In a buzzfeed report, the singer was accused of holding six women in a house near Atlanta and a studio in Chicago. Kelly was said to be holding power over... Read More

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I have not received any pension from Ekiti govt | Fayemi tells SERAP

Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Kayode Fayemi has threatened to sue the Social-Economic Rights Accountability Project (SERAP) if it does not prove that he receives pension from Ekiti State government. In a statement on Monday, SERAP said the former Ekiti governor and some others serving in other positions were receiving double pensions. While responding,... Read More

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Arrest PSquare for disrespecting the government | APC youth urge security agencies

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Renaissance Group has fired back at music duo, P-Square for ‘insulting’ the government. The singers had criticized the government over plans to ban production of music videos abroad. Reacting in a statement signed by the APC youth national secretary, Collins Edwin, the group asked them to leave the industry... Read More

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