Omoleye Omoruyi

December 8, 2017

SEC DG, Gwarzo tried to use blackmail to avoid suspension – Adeosun

The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun says suspended Director General of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Mounir Gwarzo tried to use blackmail to stop disciplinary action against him. Background: Adeosun suspended Gwarzo on November 29 and set up an administrative panel to probe allegations of corruption levelled against him. A statement through Adeosun’s spokesman stated... Read More

kemi Adeosun, Mounir Gwarzo

December 8, 2017

How General Yar’Adua inspired me – Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says he was inspired by the courage of conviction of the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua. Atiku said this on Friday in a tribute marking the 20th memorial anniversary of the late General and politician, describing him as “democracy martyr”. Highlights: Atiku spoke on how late General Yar’Adua inspired him with... Read More

atiku abubakar, General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua

December 8, 2017

Many feared dead after illegal refinery explodes in Rivers

Scores have been left dead on Thursday, after an illegal refinery known as “Kpofire” exploded, along Kolo Creek in Okaki, a boundary community between Rivers and Bayelsa. Aaccording to SaharaReporters, the incident, which occurred in the early hours, was on account of combustion from the equipment being used by illegal refiners – the equipment is substandard... Read More

explosion, illegal refinery, Kolo creek

December 8, 2017

FG promises to complete abandoned water projects

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources on Friday said it will not embark on any new project until all the abandoned projects in the ministry are completed. The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Musa Ibrahim, who made the pledge at a day retreat for liaison officers of the River Basin Authority and water correspondents... Read More

ministry of water resources, Water projects

December 8, 2017

“You’re right, Nigerian youth have been taken for granted” | Atiku replies I Go Dye

A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has replied Nigerian comedian, Francis Agoda, popularly known as I Go Dye, who took to Instagram to attack the likely Presidental candidate for the 2019 elections. I Go Dye wrote, a few days days ago: Don’t use sentimental empathy on the youth to express your political ambitions. Sir, you... Read More

atiku abubakar, I Go dye

December 8, 2017

NPA writes AGF over its dispute with Intels, seeks clearance to restore contract

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said that its disagreement with Intels Nigeria Limited over the Treasury Single Account (TSA) of the Federal Government is now resolved. Background: NPA and Intels have been engaged in a dispute over revenue sharing structure and payment procedure. Eventually, Intels apologised, stating its readiness to comply with TSA. As... Read More

Abubakar Malami, Hadiza Bala Usman, Intels Nigeria Limited, NPA, Treasury single account

December 8, 2017

NERC rolls out strict penalties for electricity theft

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has reviewed penalties for electricity customers involved in unauthorised access to electricity supply by tampering and meter bypass by electricity. The review according to the Commission was undertaken following several complaints it received complaints from the Distribution Companies (DISCOs). According to the circular entitled, “Order on unauthorised access, meter... Read More

electricity theft, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

December 8, 2017

VAIDS rakes in N17bn – FIRS

No less than N17 billion has been recovered in taxes from those who have voluntarily declared their tax liabilities, through the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS), the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) said. FIRS Executive Chairman Tunde Fowler said the N17 billion came from about 500 firms; N6 billion is expected from Nigerians who... Read More

FIRS, Tax liabilities, VAIDS

December 7, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Ronaldo, Daddy Freeze and, the guy that says he will deal with any girl that slaps his face

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

daddy freeze, noisemakers, ronaldo

December 7, 2017

Kano APC say they would sue President Buhari if he refuses to seek re-election

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano have said they would sue President Muhammadu Buhari if he fails to seek re-election in 2019. Speaking at a meeting which took place at the Kano government house on Thursday, Abdullahi Abbas, the state chairman, and members of the executive committee of the party in Kano... Read More

Abdullahi Ganduje, APC, president buhari

December 7, 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo wins his fifth Ballon d’Or

Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d’Or 2017 award, beating the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar to lift one of the biggest individual prizes in world football – for the fifth time. The Real Madrid star was awarded the prestigious trophy in a ceremony in Paris on Thursday night, coming top of France Football’s 30-man shortlist. Ronaldo led Real to... Read More

Ballon d'Or 2017, cristiano ronaldo, lionel messi, neymar

December 7, 2017

Governor Yahaya Bello opens his ultra-modern mansion in Okene

The governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello has completed his mansion on Mahmoud Atta street, GRA Okene. According to TheCable, those present at the ceremony include the Ohinoyi of Ebira land, Abdul Rahman Ado Ibrahim and others. Reference: Residents of the area had made some complaints when the construction was going on. Photos below (credit: TheCable)

Yahaya Bello Governor of Kogi

December 7, 2017

The Late 5: UTME registration begins, Police confirm bomb threat and, other stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. As the convention for PDP draws close, some of the members have claimed that ‘elements’ in Buhari’s government intend to disrupt the program. President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria is his problem. He said, “I will continue to do my best. Nigeria is my target and I... Read More

bomb threat, nigerian police, PDP, Pope Francis, president buhari, UTME 2018

December 7, 2017

All looted property will be sold to the public – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised that all recovered property from looters would be sold and the proceeds remitted to the Federal Government coffers. President Buhari who spoke in Kano on Thursday during an interactive session with community leaders and stakeholders in the state held in Coronation Hall, Kano Government House, also reaffirmed his determination to... Read More

kano, Mallam Muhammad Sanusi 11, President Muhammadu Buhari

December 7, 2017

JAMB begins 2018 UTME registration

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said it has begun registration for the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) registration. JAMB said the registration would take place in over 700 computer-based test (CBT) centres in 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. This was disclosed by the Head of Media, Dr Drian... Read More

December 7, 2017

Police confirms threat to bomb FCT, 6 other states

The Nigerian Police Force have confirmed the threat to attack the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and six other states in the country. Background: The United States and United Kingdom missions in Nigeria had warned of possible attacks in the FCT, Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, and Yobe on soft targets by Boko Haram insurgents. Following... Read More

boko haram, bomb threat, insurgents, nigerian police

December 7, 2017

Arewa Youth explain reason they can’t endorse President Buhari for second term

Arewa Youths for Peace and Security on Friday have dismissed endorsing President Muhammadu Buhari for the 2019 Presidential election, as the decision was anti-democratic. They chided various groups who have endorsed him saying they are nothing but “sycophants”. According to Daily Post, the group’s Director for Publicity, Salihu Dantata Mahmoud, urged Buhari to provide a level playing... Read More

2019 Elections, APC, Arewa Youths for Peace and Security, president buhari

December 7, 2017

Facebook unveils the most powerful ways people connected in 2017

Facebook has announced its 2017 Year In Review, highlighting the most powerful ways people came together on Facebook to support one another. First, people came together to react and talk about important moments and events that happened around the world. These top three moments that people discussed globally in 2017 were: International Women’s Day: This was the... Read More

facebook, Year in Review

December 7, 2017

Babangida receives Atiku in Minna

A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar visited former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd), at his home in Minna, Niger, on Thursday. Why it matters: Atiku had left the ruling All Progressives Congress and defected to the People’s Democratic Party – where he is going to contest for the Presidency in 2019. Atiku arrived the... Read More

atiku abubakar, Ibrahim Babangida, Minna, PDP

December 7, 2017

‘The Ministry of Happiness is a well-thought out idea that will benefit the people’

Amid widespread condemnation, the Imo State Government has continued to provide reasons for the establishment of the Ministry of Happiness and Purpose Fulfillment, saying its achievements will shock critics. Background: The governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha swore in 28 new commissioners including his sister as the Commissioner for Happiness and Couples Fulfilment. The idea did not... Read More

imo state, Ministry of Happiness and Purpose Fulfilment, Ogechi Ololo, Rochas Okorocha

December 7, 2017

“That is not a good translation” | Pope Francis calls for a better translation of the “Lord’s Prayer”

The 266th and current Pope of the Catholic Church, Francis has said the Roman Catholic Church should adopt a better translation of the phrase “lead us not into temptation” in the ‘The Lord’s Prayer’. “That is not a good translation,” the pope said in a television interview on Wednesday. Francis said the Catholic Church in... Read More

our father, Pope Francis, The Lords Prayer

December 7, 2017

Adekunle Gold and Mimi Onalaja to host The Future Awards Africa 2017

The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards Africa has announced award-winning singer/songwriter, Adekunle Gold and TV personality, Mimi Onalaja as the hosts of this year’s event. Themed Nigeria’s New Tribe, the awards will acknowledge inspiring young Nigerians aged 18-31 making a difference through social enterprise, social good, and creativity. With 105 nominees selected over... Read More

Adekunle gold, Mimi Onalaja, The Future Awards 2017

December 7, 2017

Nollywood Travel Film Festival visits the German and Canadian Consulates

The Nollywood Travel Film Festival which had its debut in Toronto, Canada in September 2017 is set to launch again and in lieu of the forthcoming edition, scheduled to hold from May 9 to 13, 2018, in Hamburg; a courtesy visit was paid to the Consul General, Ingo Herbert of the German Consulate on Monday 4,... Read More

Ingo Herbert, Nollywood Travel Film Festival

December 7, 2017

#InternationalDrinksFestival: We’re looking forward to a partnership that will drive local brands – CEO, Balmoral, Ezekiel Adamu

More flavour was added to the fun this December as brand owners, retailers, and holiday fun seekers stormed Federal Palace Hotel to see what the largest gathering of stakeholders in the drink industry has got to offer. In the light of the fact that it is the first ever drink festival in Nigeria, the conversation... Read More

Balmoral Events, Ezekiel Adamu, International Drinks Festival

December 6, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Adekunle Gold, Yemi Alade, Chude Jideonwo, others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

Adekunle gold, Aisha Yesufu, Chude Jideonwo, Today's Noisemakers, Yemi Alade

December 6, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – The 6th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: We should fulfil our campaign promises instead of blaming Jonathan – Amaechi FG mandates Kachikwu, Baru to clear fuel queues before next week The Thread: “This is a low level civil war” “These animals are worse than Boko Haram” | TwitterNG reacts to NAF... Read More

adamawa, Cover stories, Rotimi Amaechi

December 6, 2017

We’re waiting for Saraki, Kwankwaso, others to ‘return home’ – PDP

The Board of Trustees of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on members who left the party to follow the footsteps of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. The Chairman of the Board, Walid Jibrin, made the call while speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja. He said: “As the party joyfully welcomes Atiku back to his... Read More

atiku abubakar, Bukola Saraki, PDP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Walid Jibrin

December 6, 2017

President Buhari signs 3 bills into law

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed three bills earlier passed by the National Assembly into law. The bills include Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy (Establishment) Bill, 2017; the Air Force Institute of Technology of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2017; and the National Intelligence Agency Pensions (Establishment) Bill, 2017. This was made known by the presidential... Read More

bills, national assembly, President Muhammadu Buhari

December 6, 2017

The Late 5: Okorocha renames Ministry of Happiness, Makarfi’s request to Atiku and, other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the PDP, Ahmed Makarfi, has asked former vice president, Atiku Abubakar to help the party get back to Aso Rock in 2019. Meanwhile, the National Chairman of the APC, John Odigie-Oyegun has said Atiku’s exit from the party... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

atiku abubakar, fuel queues, Ibrahim Dankwambo, John Oyegun, Late 5, Moses Motoni, Nigerians Police, nnpc, Ogechi Ololo, president buhari, Rochas Okorocham, SARS, timi frank

December 6, 2017

Oyegun’s incompentence chased Atiku out of the APC – Timi Frank

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar left the ruling party because of the “incompetence” of the National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun. Background: Mr Frank was reacting to a comment credited to Mr Oyegun that Mr Atiku’s exit from APC won’t lead to a massive defection from... Read More

APC, atiku abubakar, John Odigie-Oyegun, timi frank

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