Author: YNaija

How prominent businessmen provided information, shared ransom with me – Billionaire kidnapper, Evans

Billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudi Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans has said some prominent businessmen in the southeast provided information on victims and shared from the ransoms, The Nation reports. According to…

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Obama knew about Russian election meddling before Nov. 8 – Trump

President Donald Trump on Friday night said the Obama administration knew about Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election before Nov. 8 and did nothing. "Just out: The Obama Administration…

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2017 budget: Stop deceiving Nigerians, Senate tells Fashola

The Senate has said Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatujde Fashola was spreading wrong information about the 2017 budget. Senate spokesperson, Sabi Abdullahi in a statement said Fashola did…

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I bought my three pump action guns from Lagos Police Command – Arrested US returnee

A US returnee, Ailabogie Aikpaojie arrested by the Lagos Police command for unlawful possession of firearms has said he bought them from the state police command. Speaking with journalists on…

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Ethnic, religious agitations in the country caused by elites – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said ethnic and religious agitation in the country should be blamed on the elite class. Osinbajo said this on Friday at the graduation ceremony of…

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‘Lawmakers stop use of official number plates for fear of kidnapping’

Lawmakers in the country have reportedly stopped the use of official number plates on their vehicles over fear of kidnapping and murder, Punch reports. This comes after a lawmaker from…

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Arrest of Arewa youth will lead to crisis – Junaid Mohammed

A Second Republic lawmaker and Northern elder, Dr. Junaid Mohammed has said the arrest of Arewa youths over the quit notice issued to Igbos will lead to crisis. In a…

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How billionaire kidnapper Evans killed my father after N15m ransom – Ex-Super Eagles player

Former Super Eagles player, Chikelue Iloenyosi has narrated how billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudubem Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans killed his 84-year-old father after collecting N15 million ransom. In a chat with…

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“I intended no malice” | Johnny Depp apologises for Donald Trump assassination joke

Actor Johnny Depp on Friday apologized for joking about President Donald Trump being assassinated while speaking to a music festival audience. The “Pirates of the Caribbean” star made the comments…

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IGP orders police protection in schools over kidnappings

The Nigeria Police Force has asked its state commissioners to deploy policemen to schools to avoid abduction of more pupils. This was disclosed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh…

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Etisalat takeover: CBN intervenes to prevent loss of jobs

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) have moved to intervene in the takeover of Etisalat Nigeria over a US$1.2 billion debt. A consortium of…

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Arab nations ask Qatar to shut down Al-Jazeera, list 10 demands

Four Arab States have reportedly handed Qatar a list of 13 demands, including shutting down the Al Jazeera media network. According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt had…

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Some desperate people trying to pull me down | Saraki speaks on CCT trial appeal

Senate President Bukola Saraki has said he is not bothered by the Federal Government's decision to appeal his acquittal of false assets declaration by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).…

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Bayelsa is part of Biafra not South-South – Nnamdi Kanu (WATCH)

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has said Bayelsa is part of Igboland. Kanu said this when he recieved some Biafran supporters from Bayelsa state in…

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House intel panel to interview Hillary Clinton’s campaign chairman next week

The House intelligence committee plans to interview John Podesta, campaign chairman to Hillary Clinton in 2016 next week, CNN has reported. Podesta's hacked email account had became central to Russian…

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I am a traditionalist, Christian and a practicing Muslim – Ooni of Ife

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has said there's nothing demonic about ancient traditional religion. In a recent interview with the Osasu show, the Ooni said he has been…

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Recall move: I have not heard anything from INEC – Melaye

Senator representing Kogi West senatorial district, Dino Melaye has said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not communicated with him over his planned recall from the Senate. Melaye said…

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Our common enemy is the corrupt political class | Labour unions tell Nigerians

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have said the ruling political elite should be held responsible for the hardship in the country. NLC President, Ayuba…

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FG withholds stipends of N-Power volunteers over truancy

Seventeen volunteers in the job creation scheme, N-Power will no longer be paid their stipends until they explain their absence from work. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job…

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I am working tirelessly to ensure kidnapped students return safely – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has said he feels inadequate being unable to quickly rescue pupils kidnapped from the Lagos State Model College, Igbonla-Epe. Ambode said this while speaking with…

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Anambra gov election will not hold if … | Nnamdi Kanu threatens

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has said the Anambra state governorship election scheduled for November 18 will not take place if the Federal Government fails…

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Amaechi’s wife didn’t extort us | Ex-Rivers LG chairmen, commissioners blast Wike

Some former local government chairmen and commissioners in Rivers State have debunked claims that wife of Rotimi Amaechi, former governor of the state received monthly salaries from them. Governor of…

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Agitations: You need the experience of Obasanjo, others | Bode George tells Osinbajo

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode Thomas has advised Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to consult former President Olusegun Obasanjo and other elder statesmen over the…

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Reconstruction of Apapa-Wharf road may cause fuel scarcity – NUPENG

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has said the gridlock being experienced by petroleum tankers on Apapa-Wharf Road may result to fuel scarcity. The Federal Government had…

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We have paid 42% of our debt – Etisalat

Etisalat Nigeria has said it is not being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement signed by Ibrahim Dikko, Etisalat vice-president of corporate affairs, the company…

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APC is not functioning well – Kwankwaso

Former Kano state governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso has said political parties in the country are not functioning properly. While speaking with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, Kwankwaso said political parties are…

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Igbos own more land in the north than the whole South-east – Kwankwaso

Former Kano state governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso has said Igbos cannot leave the North because land owned by them in the north is more than the entire south-east region. The chairman of the…

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Hate speeches: Don’t play politics with security, Osinbajo tells governors

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday urged state governors not to play politics with security, as the agitation for Biafra continues to deepen. He said this at a meeting held at…

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Igbo ultimatum: Makarfi PDP commends Osinbajo over meetings with stakeholders

The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on his approach towards the recent hate speeches in the country. In a news…

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Diezani bribe: EFCC to arraign ex-minister Akinjide

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Jumoke Akinjide on Thursday. Akinjide has been accused of receiving N650m from…

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