Omoleye Omoruyi

December 6, 2017

FG mandates Kachikwu, Baru to clear fuel queues before next week

The Federal Government has directed the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu and, the Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru to clear fuel queues in Abuja and Lagos – by the weekend. The directive was issued on Wednesday at the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by Vice-President Yemi... Read More

fec, fuel queues, Ibe Kachikwu, lai mohammed, Maikanti Baru, nnpc

December 6, 2017

FG approves 6 new private Universities

Nigeria’s Federal Government has approved the establishment of six new private universities. The universities were approved on Wednesday at the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. Details later…

fec, FG, private universities, Yemi Osinbajo

December 6, 2017

“I wholeheartedly support Nigerians in the call for #EndSARS” – Governor Dankwambo

The Governor of Gombe, Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo has lent his support to the #EndSARS campaign. Background: The #EndSARS campaign began on social media after tales of Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad intimidating and killing young Nigerians became more than too many. The call was for the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to disband the Police... Read More

#EndSARS, gombe, Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, nigerian police

December 6, 2017

I have not resigned as Commissioner | Atiku’s daughter speaks on defection to the PDP

While former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has joined the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2019 elections, one of his daughters, Fatima Atiku-Abubakar, who is the Adamawa Commissioner of Health, has said she has not followed her father out of the ruling APC. Why it matters: The Sun Newspaper had reported that Fatima had... Read More

adamawa, APC, atiku abubakar, Fatima Atiku Abubakar, PDP

December 6, 2017

President Buhari arrives Kano, says he would win the election again

President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Kano on Wednesday for a two-day official visit. Highlights: Buhari was received at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, members of the State Executive Council, Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, traditional rulers as well as politicians, among others. A mammoth crowd was also at the airport and... Read More

Abdullahi Ganduje, emir sanusi, kano, president buhari

December 5, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Patrick Obahiagbon, Kiss Daniel and the ‘exchange’ between Omojuwa and Bisi Alimi

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

Bisi Alimi, Oby Ezekwesili, omojuwa, Today's Noisemakers

December 5, 2017

It is laughable that G-Worldwide would claim to own my name – Kiss Daniel

Nigerian singer, Anidugbe Tobiloba Daniel known as Kiss Daniel has replied his former label, who dragged him to court for breach of contract. Background: The singer just recently floated his own label Flyboy I.N.C after announcing his exit from the label he had represented for close to 5 years – signing a contract in 2013. G-Worldwide through their lawyers, Calmhill Partners however,... Read More

G WorldWide Entertainment, Kiss Daniel

December 5, 2017

#FreeMotoni: SARS arrest BudgIT officer for sensitising Niger communities on proposed projects

An Officer working with BudgIT has been arrested and detained after he organised people in Niger to sensitise them on proposed projects (the budget) – which most likely have not been done or have been abandoned. This was made known by BudgIT on Twitter, who also said he is being led to Abuja from Kaduna.... Read More

Budgit, Moses Motoni, nigerian police, SARS

December 5, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 5th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: PDP is the only party in Nigeria – Atiku Kiss Daniel’s former label drags him to court for breach of contract The originator of the #EndSARS campaign is being investigated – Police

atiku abubakar, Kiss Daniel, PDP, SARS, YNaija Cover

December 5, 2017

The Late 5: Rochas Okorocha’s controversial appointment, Kiss Daniel’s legal battle and, other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha appointed his sister, Mrs Ogechi Ololo as a commissioner. But that’s not all. The new commissioner’s office is Happiness and Couples Fulfilment. Having left the ruling APC and joined the PDP, a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

#EndSARS, atiku abubakar, Kiss Daniel, Late 5, nigerian police, PDP, Rochas Okorocha, SEC

December 5, 2017

Court orders EFCC to unfreeze 16 accounts belonging to Patience Jonathan

A Federal High Court, Abuja, has set aside its order made on May 30, freezing 16 accounts belonging to Patience Jonathan. Highlights: Justice Binta Nyako withdrew the order on Tuesday on the grounds that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured the order to freeze the accounts but discontinued the investigation into the allegations of... Read More

EFCC, Justice Binta Nyako, Mike Ozekhome, Patience Jonathan

December 5, 2017

9ice, Iyanya, Bisola, Jeff Akoh release theme song for victorious Nigerian Bobsled girls

The Bobsled & Skeleton Federation of Nigeria and Temple Management Company (TMC) has released a Temple Music (TMPL) all-star theme song for the inspiring Nigerian Bobsled Team in celebration of their historic qualification for Winter Olympics. Reference: The Nigerian Bobsled team shocked the world to qualify for the winter Olympics and were featured on America’s... Read More

9ice, bisola, Bobsled & Skeleton Federation of Nigeria, Chris Akinyemi, Iyanya, Jeff Akoh, Nigerian Bobsled Team, Temple Management Company (TMC)

December 5, 2017

Toke Makinwa, Mai Atafo, Bovi, show excitement over The Future Awards Africa 2017 invites

As people across the continent get set to celebrate the exceptional young talents who have led the charge in diverse spheres of endeavour, intended guests can’t seem to hide their excitements over The Future Awards Africa 2017 invites. Designed to represent maps of states in Nigeria, guests are expected to guess the states represented with... Read More

Bovi, Ebuka, lanre da silva, mai atafo, The Future Awards, toke makinwa

Jimoh Moshood

December 5, 2017

The originator of the #EndSARS campaign is being investigated – Police

The Nigerian Police Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood says politicians are behind the #EndSARS campaign. Why it matters: Nigerians took to social media to condemn regular and brutal intimidation of youth by operatives of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). This has led to the trend – #EndSARS. Speaking on Sunrise Daily on Channels Television, Mr Moshood... Read More

Jega Awosanya Segun, Jimoh Moshood, nigerian police, SARS

December 5, 2017

Reps seeks reversal of the suspension of SEC DG, Gwarzo

The House of Representatives has decided to probe the suspension of the Director-General of the Kemi Adeosun, Mounir Gwarzo. Why it matters: The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun suspended Mr Gwarzo over an allegation of financial impropriety levelled against him. The Head of Media Division, Abdulsalam Naif, and Head of Legal Department Anastasia Braimoh were also suspended. [ICYMI: FG appoints Abdul... Read More

House of Representatives, kemi Adeosun, Mounir Gwarzo

December 5, 2017

Court orders temporary forfeiture of $4.7m properties linked to Diezani

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the temporary forfeiture of two penthouses valued at $4.760 million, linked to the former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. According to Channels Television, Justice Mojisola Olatoregun, ordered that the two properties: Penthouse 21 building 5, Block C, 11th floor (Bella Vista Estate) Banana Island, Ikoyi, and Penthouse... Read More

Diezani Alison Madueke, EFCC

Okorocha

December 5, 2017

‘Okorocha is a man of ideas, always introducing new things to governance’

The governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha‘s spokesperson, Sam Onwuemeodo has said the appointment of Mrs Ogechi Ololo as the Commissioner for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfilment is not unusual. Why it matters: Nigerians expressed total displeasure for such an appointment, considering the outburst on the erection of statues is still in the tunnel – not forgetting the... Read More

Commissioner for Happiness and Couples Fulfilment, Imo, Mrs Ogechi Ololo, Rochas Okorocha

December 5, 2017

Osinbajo visits victims of Adamawa communal violence

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently in Numan, Adamawa, to visit the victims of the communal violence, also, to find a lasting solution to such kind of problem. Why it matters: A fresh outbreak of communal violence was reported in three villages in Adamawa – Lawaru, Dong and Kiken villages in Demsa and Numan Local Government... Read More

adamawa, Communal violence, herdsmen, Yemi Osinbajo

December 5, 2017

“SARS is used to intimidate opponents and sometimes politicians” – Senator Misau

Senator Isah Misau (Bauchi Central), says Officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) are used to intimidation politicians. Why it matters: Nigerians have continued a social media protest against human rights abuse by operatives of SARS. Misau’s reaction: Moving a motion on the floor of the Senate to investigate the cases against SARS on Tuesday, Misau said... Read More

politicians, SARS, Senator Isah Misau

December 5, 2017

Air Force attacks Boko Haram targets, kill insurgents

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Tuesday said it has carried out bombings of Boko Haram targets in the North East. The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Olatokunbo Adesanya, said in a statement in Abuja that the force personnel carried out several operations and destroyed Boko Haram structures in Bogumeri... Read More

boko haram, insurgency, Nigerian Air Force, north-east

Kiss Daniel, Yeba

December 5, 2017

Kiss Daniel’s former label drags him to court for breach of contract

Nigerian singer, Anidugbe Tobiloba Daniel known popularly as Kiss Daniel has been taken to court by his former label, G-Worldwide Entertainment. What happened: Kiss Daniel just recently floated his own label Flyboy I.N.C after announcing his exit from the label he had represented for close to 5 years – signing a contract in 2013. He also dropped a new single titled “NO... Read More

G WorldWide Entertainment, Kiss Daniel, Nigerian singers

December 4, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Chidi Okereke, Aisha Yesufu, Omojuwa, 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

Today's Noisemakers

December 4, 2017

Nigerian historic Bobsled Team features on Ellen Degeneres Show (WATCH)

The Nigerian Bobsled team who pushed through, shocking the world to qualify for the winter Olympics were featured on America’s most popular TV Show, Ellen on December 4. Why it matters: In Calgary on Wednesday, November 15, the ladies made international headlines when they completed their fifth required race on the windy ice racks to book... Read More

Bobsled Team, ellen degeneres, olympics

December 4, 2017

The Late 5: Makarfi and his 2019 ambition, Police order on SARS’ re-organisation and, other stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi has hinted at his possible candidacy in the 2019 Presidential elections. A former governor of Enugu, Chimaroke Nnamani has been served a bench arrest warrant for failing to appear before the court. The... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Ahmed Makarfi, Chimaroke Nnamani, Late 5, Nigerian News, nigerian police, nnpc, PDP, senator ayo arise

December 4, 2017

Gunmen abduct former Senator, demand N80m ransom

A former Senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Senator Ayo Arise, has been abducted by unknown gunmen. He was kidnapped alongside his driver on Sunday along the Okene-Lokoja road while on his way to Abuja and taken to an unknown location. There are reports that his family has been contacted and an N80 million ransom... Read More

abduction, Ekiti, Nigerian senator, senator ayo arise

December 4, 2017

This is why the Police IG’s order to reorganise SARS will not work

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Monday, ordered the restructuring of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) due to incessant complaints from Nigerians – innocent young citizens being intimidated and killed more often. Over the weekend citizens took to social media, Twitter, in particular, to share sordid tales of harassment, intimidation and outright murder... Read More

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Nigerian Army Boss. Tukur Buratai

December 4, 2017

Buratai insists that the battle tide against Boko Haram has shifted

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. General Tukur Buratai on Monday said that the power of insurgents – Boko Haram – has been degraded. Reference: Buratai had said all that was remaining for the war on Boko Haram to end was for the political class, the intelligence community, Nigeria Police and other civil authorities to... Read More

boko haram, insurgency, Nigerian military, president buhari, Tukur Buratai

December 4, 2017

Boko Haram attack victim returns after successful surgery in Dubai (PHOTOS)

A victim of insurgency in the North East, Ali Ahmadu, who had travelled to Dubai, after suffering a spinal cord injury has returned on Monday. According to Punch, Ahmadu arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Monday. Reference: Ahmadu, 6, injured by Boko Haram, who was flown to Dubai, United Arab Emirates and, started... Read More

Ali Ahmadu, boko haram, insurgency

December 4, 2017

Here’s what you missed at the #InternationalDrinksFestival

A weekend of fun saw people from all walks of life taking the party culture to another level in the height of a gathering of brands from all over the world. The number of brands present exceeded expectations with representations of popular, up and coming, not forgetting the unpopular drink brands. The event was opened... Read More

Thinking Through

Drink brands, International Drinks Festival

Endsars

December 4, 2017

#EndSARS: Police IG orders immediate restructuring of SARS

As calls for the scrapping of the Nigerian Police Special Unit, Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) intensifies, the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the immediate re-organisation of the notorious unit. Why it matters: Nigerians took to Twitter to start a trend after several stories of SARS intimidating and killing innocent Nigerian youth became more disturbing... Read More

human rights violation, Ibrahim Idris, nigerian police, SARS

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