Omoleye Omoruyi

November 13, 2017

“This is hooliganism. It is not opposition politics” | Presidency attacks Lamido

The presidency on Sunday accused a former governor of Jigawa, Sule Lamido of being morally bankrupt. A Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu was reacting to an interview Mr Lamido granted recently. According to him, Mr Lamido allegedly attacked President Buhari over the ongoing war against corruption. “It is... Read More

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November 13, 2017

The Big 5: Corruption trial doesn’t disqualify anyone from contesting, Buhari approves 2,250 job slots for EFCC and, other top stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the PDP, Ahmed Makarfi has said that a trial on the basis of corruption is not enough to disqualify a candidate unless the court convicts the said candidate. Out of anger, a Nigerian soldier has killed... Read More

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November 13, 2017

Except you’re convicted, you can contest – Makarfi

The Chairman, National Caretaker Committee of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi has said national chairmanship aspirants with pending cases in court would not be disqualified from the race at the party’s convention in December. Makarfi stated this in Kaduna while playing host to one of the aspirants and former governor of Ogun, Otunba Gbenga... Read More

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November 13, 2017

Nigerian Soldier kills Army Captain, commits suicide

A Nigerian Army Captain who led an emergency response team was killed in Borno on Sunday, gunned down by a fellow soldier who subsequently took his own life, Premium Times reports. Highlights: The Army said the tragic incident happened in Chibok, Borno. Eyewitnesses said Army captain, T. Mani, was on Sunday morning patrol with other... Read More

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November 13, 2017

‘N700m was not spent on building the mines website’

The Federal Government has denied reports stating that it spent N700 million on setting up the Solid Minerals Development website that was inaugurated last week. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Muhammed Abbas stated that the money was spent on infrastructure, human capital, civil works and not a website. Mr Abbas stated: “The attention of... Read More

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November 13, 2017

Senate set to publish names of companies involved in alleged N30trn scam

The Nigerian Senate says it will publish names of companies found liable in the investigation into alleged N30 trillion revenue scam in the import and export value chain. Chairman of the Joint Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff and Marine Transport, Senator Hope Uzodinma made this known in an interview with reporters yesterday. He said... Read More

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November 13, 2017

‘President Buhari approves 2,250 job positions for the EFCC’

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved 2,250 job slots for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in order to beef up the war against corruption. The agency is expected to recruit 750 new employees per annum over three years. The anti-graft agency in collaboration with the Federal Character Commission (FCC) has started the recruitment test... Read More

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November 12, 2017

Live Blog: Full list of winners at #Afrima2017

The final day of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) is here, taking place at Eko Hotel and Suites. The Senegalese born American, Akon is the host for the night, alongside Cameroonian-French entertainment broadcaster, Sophy Aiida. List below: Best Male Artist in Central Africa Winner: Charles Arthur Locko Samba Best Female artist in Central Africa Winner: Montess Best Male... Read More

November 11, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – The 11th of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: 50 PDP members, including Gbenga Daniel’s aide join APC The Sexuality Blog: Ezekiel Mutua threatens to ban the Disney channel because of its LGBT friendly show “Andi Mack” President Johnson-Sirleaf says her statue in Imo will inspire African women

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November 11, 2017

Ekiti 2018: ‘We must look for the best and forget the fantasy of federal might’

A former House of Representatives member, Hon. Bimbo Daramola, has warned leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti against relying on federal might alone to win the 2018 governorship election. Daramola, who is one of the governorship aspirants in the APC advised party leaders to put their house in order and... Read More

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November 11, 2017

50 PDP members, including Gbenga Daniel’s aide join APC

Ahead of the 2019 general elections in Ogun, a Special Adviser to former Governor, Gbenga Daniel, on Youth and Sports, Raheem Ajayi has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). 50 other PDP leaders and members also joined him in defecting to APC. Ajayi popularly referred to as Baglo,... Read More

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November 11, 2017

President Johnson-Sirleaf says her statue in Imo will inspire African women

The President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has highlighted that the erection of a statue in her honour in Imo will inspire young girls and women in the continent to reach their potentials. She made the remark while delivering a lecture on the topic “Women in Politics” at the International Convention Centre Owerri adding that... Read More

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November 11, 2017

Alcohol loosened his tongue to talk anyhow | Ruggedman replies Blackface

Nigerian musician, Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, has replied Blackface who said the former had lost focus. Background: Blackface had said that Ruggedman broke into the entertainment industry through his hit song, ‘Ehen Ehen,’ where he addressed the issues of plagiarism but that ever since then, he had stopped talking about the problems... Read More

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Eedris Abdulkareem

November 11, 2017

“He is the definition of his name” | Eedris attacks Tuface – again

Nigerian artiste, Eedris Abdulkareem, has replied colleague Tuface who called him and Blackface out via his social media handle earlier in the week saying he (Eedris) influenced Tuface’s growth in the industry. Antecedent: Tuface had, on Twitter, responded to Eedris’ ‘rants’ a few weeks ago, where he said Tuface should have helped his former label... Read More

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November 11, 2017

Kogi workers suspend strike as govt agree to pay one month out of 22 months arrears

The organised Labour in Kogi has suspended its seven week-old strike following government’s promise to pay workers one month salary out of the 22 months arrears being owed them. Why it matters: The organised Labour had on September 27 called out workers on indefinite strike to protest non-payment of their salary, allowances among other demands from... Read More

Kogi workers, organised labour, salary arrears, strike

November 11, 2017

The 2018 budget presentation, corruption in the military and, other top stories this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka had said he would destroy his green card if U.S President Donald Trump won the presidential election. There was no evidence if he actually went ahead with the supposed “threat” but, he was reported to have gone back to the U.S. Reacting... Read More

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November 11, 2017

‘How to Win Elections in Africa: Parallels with Donald Trump’ American book tour begins after a successful launch at Yale University

Chude Jideonwo and Adebola Williams, co-founders of StateCraft Inc., the nation-building arm under RED, yesterday launched their new book, ‘How to Win Elections in Africa: Parallels with Donald Trump’ at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, with a discourse on the future of democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa in light of the seismic changes toppling political establishments... Read More

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November 11, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – The 11th of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Benue Police intercept 1,427 live ammunition NOUN denies over 5,000 PG students graduation for scoring less than 3.0 CGPA Youth Summit ask “older Nigerians” to drop their Presidential ambition, provide alternative

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November 11, 2017

2019 Presidency: It’s trouble for Nigeria as we have only Buhari and Atiku – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has stated that the possibility of choosing only between two older Nigerians – Muhammadu Buhari and Atiku Abubakar – in the 2019 presidential elections spells trouble for Nigeria. Falana was at a panel discussion at the ongoing Lagos Book and Arts Festival (LABAF) holding in Freedom Park, Lagos. The human right... Read More

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November 11, 2017

#NotTooYoungToRun: “No venture, no gain” | Obasanjo urges youth to be more politically responsible

A former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has asked younger Nigerians to take up leadership positions in Nigeria. He made his position known when a group of political aspirants, Tunde Eso, Ahmed Buhari and Tosin Gold, visited his Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun to solicit support from him on their ambitions. Highlights: Obasanjo said Nigerians don’t remember that he... Read More

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November 11, 2017

We would address the issue of lopsided appointments – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday assured religious leaders and indeed all Nigerians that his administration would address rising concerns of corruption, insecurity and injustices in various parts of the country. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President gave the assurance when he received a Christian delegation... Read More

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November 11, 2017

“If you vote on November 18, you will die” | IPOB warns, ahead of the Anambra election

About one week left to the governorship election in Anambra – November 18 – and the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has asked voters to stay indoors or “you will die“. Highlights: The members of the group marched around some streets in Onitsha, Anambra, on Friday, vowing a lockdown on the day of the election.... Read More

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November 11, 2017

NLC accuses El-Rufai of grand plot to ‘cut’ Kaduna’s workforce

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said that the planned sack of about 21,780 teachers by the Kaduna government was part of a larger plan by the government to embark on a mass sack of workers in the employment of the state and its local governments. The President of Congress, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, who spoke... Read More

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November 10, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Buhari, Kemi, Ben Bruce, others

1. Buhari They might have probably discussed the issue of the Islamisation of Nigeria. I just welcomed Christian leaders to the State House, for a meeting. At 2pm I will meet with Muslim leaders. Our diversity is one of the most important things about us as a nation, and we must do everything in our... Read More

EFCC

November 10, 2017

Ikoyigate: EFCC says it is not responsible for payment of ‘rewards’ to whistleblowers

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, said it never claimed that the whistleblower, who uncovered $43.4 million in Osborne Towers in Ikoyi, has been paid. Reference: Ibrahim Magu had said, “We are currently working on the young man because this is just a man who has not seen one million Naira of his... Read More

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November 10, 2017

Benue Police intercept 1,427 live ammunition

The Nigerian Police, Benue Command, said they intercepted 1,427 cartridges of 5.56mm live ammunition along the Makurdi-Lafia road. The Police Spokesman in the state, ASP Moses Yamu said this was due to a security report that some miscreants were planning a robbery attack along the same route. He said the command, therefore, deployed its operations’ crack... Read More

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November 10, 2017

The Late 5: Buhari returns to his office, EFCC’s false claims, other stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Christian Association of Nigeria, today, visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House and asked that payment of salaries be made paramount. Meanwhile, the President has moved back to his abandoned office – an office the Presidency said was infested with rats a couple... Read More

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November 10, 2017

NOUN denies over 5,000 PG students graduation for scoring less than 3.0 CGPA

Not less than 5,000 post-graduate students at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), would not be able to graduate due to their inability to meet the university’s requirement for graduation. According to the University’s policy, a student is required to earn a minimum cumulative grade point average, (CGPA) of 3.0 and, a specified total credit... Read More

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November 10, 2017

Lecturers in Colleges of Education threaten “system shut down”

The members of Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) – lecturers in Colleges of Education – on Friday, accused the Federal Government of the persistent ignorance of the plight of the workers in the Nation’s Colleges of Education through the non-promotion of lectures in the system and withholding their checkoff dues in total violation of the... Read More

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November 10, 2017

EFCC lied, my client has been abandoned | Counsel to whistleblower speaks

The whistleblower that gave information leading to the recovery of N13 billion from Flat 7B Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos, has denied having been paid five percent of the recovered sum. Background: At a conference in Vietnam, the Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu said the Nigerian who blew the whistle on the huge loot recovered from an apartment in... Read More

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