Omoleye Omoruyi

I will announce my decision on the Paris Accord today – Donald Trump

US President, Donald Trump has tweeted that he would announce his decision on the international climate change agreement today. It has been reported that Donald Trump calls climate change a scam and so, he might actually pull the US out of the agreement of which 195 countries are part of. I will be announcing my... Read More

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2017 budget still under review – Osinbajo’s media aide

The media aide to acting president, Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, has given an update on the 2017 budget. Using Twitter, Akande said, “consultations still going on between Presidency and National Assembly to resolve some identified issues.” Just an update on the 2017 budget: Consultations still going on between Presidency & National Assembly to resolve some... Read More

2017 budget, Laolu Akande, Yemi Osinbajo

The YNaija Tracklist: Abducted Reps member released | JAMB releases 1,606,901 results | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Abducted House of Reps member released – YNaija UTME 2017: JAMB releases 1,606,901 results, supplementary exam to take place – YNaija Doctors, security officers clash in LUTH (WATCH) – YNaija Reps to probe 5-day-old company awarded multi-billion naira contract – YNaija Navy investigates clash with police in Calabar – YNaija... Read More

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calabar, Ekiti, House of Reps, JAMB, Luth, Niger Delta Ministry

Navy to investigate clash with police in Calabar

The Nigerian Navy has said an investigation has begun to ascertain the cause of the incident between the Navy and Police in Calabar. The Director of Information, Nigerian Navy (NN), Navy Captain Suleman Dahun, said in a telephone interview with NAN that it was an unfortunate incidence that led to the loss of lives and property.... Read More

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Lagos gets FG’s approval to reconstruct airport road

The federal government has approved for the Lagos State government to commence a reconstruction of the road connecting the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos to Oshodi. A statement by Secretary to the State Government, Tunji Bello, said that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode announced this on Wednesday. “We are very appreciative of the good gesture of... Read More

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10 injured as doctors, security officers clash in LUTH (WATCH)

Resident doctors at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) recently had a face-off with some security officials in the bid to prevent a takeover of their secretariat. The management of LUTH had asked the doctors to vacate the building they used as their secretariat, and in refusal, it was locked. The resident doctors then stormed... Read More

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Reps to probe 5-day-old company awarded multi-billion naira contract

The House of Representatives committee on public procurement has said yesterday that it would probe and unveil owners of a five-day-old company that was awarded the contract for deployment of revenue monitoring solutions on telecommunication companies from Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Chairman of the committee, Oluwole Oke, expressed displeasure over the failure of Chairman... Read More

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Abducted House of Reps member released

A member of the house of representatives, Garba Umar Durbunde (Takai/Sumaila federal constituency, Kano state) who was abducted along the Abuja-Kaduna highway, has been released. Tunde Adela, an aide to the lawmaker representing confirmed the release of his principal, TheCable reports. It was reported that the legislator paid a ransom before his release. The governor of... Read More

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UTME 2017: JAMB releases 1,606,901 results, supplementary exam to take place

The JAMB Registrar, Is-haq Oloyede on Wednesday said that 1,606,901 results, out of the 1,718, 425 that registered has been released. Oloyede said the results were released within 24 hours of the examination, adding that the remaining 80,889 candidates’ results would be released soon. However, 76,925 results will be withheld. “Six weeks into the registration, we... Read More

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Naval officer beats security guard to coma for ‘directing him’ (WATCH)

A video has been emerged online showing a naval officer beating up a security guard attached to a branch of Tasty Fried Chicken in Edo State because he directed him how to park his automobile. The naval officer was reportedly asked not to block other drivers but he took an offence in that and beat... Read More

Edo state, naval officer, policemen

Political debate bill would be counter-productive – INEC

INEC and other stakeholders have advised against the Nigerian Political Party Debate Commission. The stakeholders argued that the bill will refocus what should be, and would be an unnecessary burden on the nation’s finances. The Senate had in October last year, passed for second reading the bill entitled, “Nigerian Political Debates Commission Bill”, 2015, sponsored... Read More

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2017 budget signing reportedly postponed

Contrary to earlier reports that the 2017 budget will be signed by 9 am on Thursday, the Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly (Senate), Senator Ita Enang, has said no date has yet been fixed for the signing of the 2017 budget. He stated, according to Punch, “Further to several enquiries regarding action on... Read More

2017 budget, Ita Enang, Yemi Osinbajo

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations. 1. 3 policemen reportedly burnt alive by angry naval officers in Calabar Three policemen were reportedly burnt to death on Tuesday, following a clash between the Police and some officers of Nigerian Navy in Calabar, Cross River state capital. 2. Nigerian actress who escaped from prison rearrested... Read More

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calabar, donald trump, House of Reps, Naval officers, Nigerian Actress, policemen

Donald Trump ‘may be out of luck’ | Polls show more voters calling for his impeachment

An increased percentage of voters have asked the US Congress to start the impeachment process of Donald Trump. Forty-three percent of voters want Congress to begin impeachment proceedings, a Politico poll found out. Also, that much of the support for impeaching Trump comes from political considerations. The Morning Consult Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer, Kyle... Read More

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President Buhari

There is no cause for alarm – Lai Mohammed speaks on Buhari’s health

The Federal Government on Wednesday assured that President Muhammadu Buhari is being treated by competent hands in London. The President had traveled to the United Kingdom on the 7th of May to follow-up medical consultation with his doctors. Speaking with state house correspondents at the end of the FEC meeting chaired by Acting President Yemi... Read More

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Police arrest suspects of Epe kidnap

The Police have arrested three suspects involved in the kidnapping of six pupils from the Igbonla Model College, Epe, Lagos. It was reported that gunmen abducted six pupils from the school on May 25. and subsequently demanded N1 billion ransom from their parents. Two of the parents were asked to pay N400 million each, while... Read More

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Biafra: I am optimistic – Nnamdi Kanu

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, said on Wednesday, that the realisation of a Biafra republic was near. Speaking through IPOB’s media and publicity secretary, Emma Powerful, Kanu said he was encouraged by the comportment of the Biafra supporters on May 30. His statement published by Punch reads in part, “I will... Read More

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Stop behaving like tenants in your country – Donald Duke urges Nigerian youth

A former governor of Cross River, Donald Duke, has urged Nigerian youth to play a pivotal role in leadership and governance. Duke made this call at the Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders which held on May 30, Duke made this call at the Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders which held on... Read More

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Why I didn’t contest against Buhari – Saraki

Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said that he didn’t contest in the 2014 presidential primary of the APC, which produced Muhammadu Buhari. Saraki, in a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Yusuph Olaniyonu, noted he decided to support Buhari when the latter indicated interest to run for president. This is in response to a... Read More

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House of Reps member kidnapped

A member of the House of Representatives, Garba Durbunde, (Sumaila/Takai federal constituency, Kano) has been reportedly kidnapped. Durbunde was reportedly kidnapped on his way to Kano from Abuja, along Kadnua-Jere road on Tuesday, Premium Times reports. Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Abdulrazak Namdas, said he was not aware of the incident. “I am not aware... Read More

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Donald Trump reportedly pulls US out of the Paris climate accord

US President, Donald Trump, has reportedly decided to drop the country’s commitment to the international climate change agreement. At the G7 Summit in Taormina, Italy, Trump saw no reason to continue with the agreement, saying he would decide the country’s stand and announce his decision later. Trump had previously called global warming a scam, and... Read More

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CONFIRMED: Arsene Wenger signs two-year contract with Arsenal

After a season full of criticism from all angles, football lovers would have thought the long-time Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, would sign out of the Emirates Stadium, but he has just been give another two years. The uncertainty of his resignation lessened after he won the 2017 FA Cup, as fans praised the French manager... Read More

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Donald Trump and his 11-year-old son are devastated by Kathy Griffin’s gory photo of him

In reaction to a photo of a ‘beheaded Trump‘, Donald Trump in an angry tweet has asked Kathy Griffin to be ashamed of herself. Coming after a tweet, ‘covfefe‘ that broke the internet and is still trending, the US President said his 11-year-old son, Barron, are ‘having a hard time’ with the gory photo. Although,... Read More

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Buhari is building a better future for Nigerian youth – Adesina

Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, has asked Nigerians to support President Muhammadu Buhari as he is interested in a better future for Nigerian youth. Adesina made this call in a statement issued by Attah Esa, Deputy Director (Information), Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Tuesday in Abuja. Adesina maintained... Read More

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Schools to use indigenous languages to teach Maths, Science subjects – Minister

The Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya onu, said the federal government has concluded plans to start teaching mathematics and science subjects in indigenous languages. Onu made this comment at the inauguration of inter-ministerial committee in teaching of mathematics and science subjects in local languages in Abuja on Wednesday, as reported by The Nation. He... Read More

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You look foolish | Mercy Johnson replies fan who asked Juliet Ibrahim to get a husband

Nigerian actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie, has blasted a fan who asked Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim to get married. The fan had called out Juliet Ibrahim, 31, asking her to visit a church to pray in order to get a husband, instead of attending comedy shows with Mercy Johnson who is happily married with three kids.... Read More

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Fayose likes publicity – Presidency

The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has said Fayose’s call for Buhari’s resignation is only a publicity stunt. In a chat with Channels TV, Garba said the presidency has no time for Fayose’s antics. “I’m sad that you are inviting me to speak on Governor Fayose. If... Read More

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Nigerian actress who escaped from prison rearrested

Nigerian actress, Rabi Ismail, who escaped from prison about six years ago, after death sentence was passed on her has been recaptured. Ismail escaped from lawful custody in Hadejia Prison on December 16, 2011. Spokesperson for the Prisons authorities, Francis Enobore, said she was recaptured by the Intelligence Unit of the Nigerian Prisons Service with... Read More

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Man City to insert buy-back clause in Iheanacho’s contract

Manchester City are reportedly looking to insert a buy-back clause into Kelechi Iheanacho’s contract as he prepares to sign for West Ham this summer. Daily Post reports that the Hammers are optimistic of getting the 20-year-old’s signature despite late interest from Leicester City and Everton. Iheanacho will reportedly cost about £20million and although West Ham... Read More

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

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Minimum wage: Reps to cause review every five years The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, moved the process of making the review of the National Minimum Wage a periodic exercise of every five years. 2. Three policemen burnt alive by angry naval officers... Read More

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APC, calabar, Daily Manna, democracy, jonathan, minimum wage, MSMEs, Naval officers, Osinbajo, policemen, Reps

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