Omoleye Omoruyi

September 1, 2017

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

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Petroleum minister gives mid-term report, says petrol prices likely to fall Based on what was described as the competition inherent in the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) price modulation, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu yesterday, made a prediction of cheap petrol... Read More

big 5, news stories, Nigerian News, opinion

September 1, 2017

Petroleum minister gives mid-term report, says petrol prices likely to fall

Based on what was described as the competition inherent in the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) price modulation, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu yesterday, made a prediction of cheap petrol in the nearest future. He said the price of diesel, which is now 40 per cent down amid surplus supply, was enough evidence... Read More

Ibe Kachikwu, ministry of petroleum, Muhammadu Buhari, Oil prices, petrol prices

September 1, 2017

FG to set up centres for missing persons

The Federal Government has disclosed plans to establish centres for missing persons in three states of the country, Daily Trust reports. The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Social Investment, Maryam Uwais, disclosed this yesterday at in Abuja to mark the International Day for Missing Persons. She said the National Technical Committee on the... Read More

Database of Missing Persons, Eloi Fillion, Maryam Uwais, Muhammadu Buhari, Oti Ovrawah

PDP

September 1, 2017

Over 8,500 PDP members in Rivers defect to APC

Over 8,500 members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Rivers State, yesterday, defected to All Progressives Congress (APC), at a rally organised in Port Harcourt by a former pro-PDP group called I see You, Vanguard reports. The National Leader of I See You group, Chizi Nyeomasila, said the rally was a forum for local government... Read More

APC, party politics, PDP, Rivers State

September 1, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Osinbajo not taking over FG/ASUU negotiation team | UK to crackdown on modern slavery | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. It is too late for Nigeria to disintegrate – Fayose – YNaija Buhari aims to assist Benue Flood victims, Nigerians react – YNaija Fayemi allegedly approved the supply of 156 vehicles through an ‘oral agreement’ – YNaija It is not true Osinbajo will head FG’s negotiation team with ASUU –... Read More

foreign news, local news, news stories, tracklist

September 1, 2017

Hajj 2017: 2 more Nigerians die

Th Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Abdullahi Mukhtar has announced the death of two more Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, bringing the number of deaths to seven – out of the 81,200 Nigerian pilgrims presenting observing the Hajj. Mukhtar said, “We have recorded two additional deaths, bringing the number to seven... Read More

Hajj 2017, Makkah, NAHCON, saudi arabia

September 1, 2017

Eid-el-Kabir: Pray for the leaders and Nigeria’s unity – Oba Ewuare

The Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, has urged Muslim faithful to use this period of Eid-el-Kabir to reflect on positive virtues and pray for the continued peaceful coexistence of Nigeria. The Oba made this appeal in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Desmond Agbama on Thursday and... Read More

Eid-el-Kabir, Oba Ewuare II

September 1, 2017

Eid-el-Kabir: Jonathan urges “individual sacrifices” for a better world

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has urged Nigerians and the world to work towards uniting humanity with the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Jonathan made this call in a Facebook post noting that the religious festival is to celebrate Abraham, whom he described as the paterfamilias of three different religions. He wrote, “As Nigerian Muslims mark Eid el... Read More

Eid al-Adha, Eid-el-Kabir, Goodluck Jonathan

September 1, 2017

Ethiopian Airlines submits offer to take over Arik Air

Ethiopian Airlines, owned by the Ethiopian government, says it has made a bid to the Nigerian government to take over Arik Air. The federal government through the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) had earlier this year taken over Arik Air due to the company’s huge debt profile, worth over N300 billion. The government immediately... Read More

Arik Airlines, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ethiopian Airlines

September 1, 2017

Fayemi allegedly approved supply of 156 vehicles through an ‘oral agreement’

An official of Coscharis Motors Nigeria Limited, Justin Ighene has alleged that the former governor of Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi awarded the company a contract to supply 156 vehicles – but there was allegedly no document. He said this on Thursday while speaking at the sitting of the judicial commission of inquiry set up by the state government... Read More

Ayodele Fayose, Coscharis motors, Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi

September 1, 2017

It is not true Osinbajo will head FG’s negotation team with ASUU – Akande

There was an earlier report that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will head the Federal Government’s negotiation team, who would meet with the representatives of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and put an end to the strike action. In the report, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige was said to have confirmed... Read More

ASUU, Chris Ngige, Laolu Akande, Yemi Osinbajo

August 31, 2017

“It is too late for Nigeria to disintegrate” – Fayose

The governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, has said it is too late for Nigeria to break up. Fayose said this while reacting to the Wednesday meeting of Governors of the South-East states with leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Punch reports. He said the meeting had provided a veritable platform, which... Read More

Ayodele Fayose, biafra, Muhammadu Buhari

August 31, 2017

Nigeria Police Force confirms Imohimi as the new Lagos CP

The Police authorities have confirmed the replacement of erstwhile Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Fatai Owoseni with Imohimi D. Edgar – coming after a back and forth argument on who really is the Commissioner. Earlier this week, it was reported that Mr. Owoseni was redeployed to Abuja, but he quickly reacted, saying he was... Read More

Fatai Owoseni, Imohimi D. Edgar, nigerian police, Nigerian Police Force

August 31, 2017

This administration will not rest until we see the Nigeria of our dreams – Buhari

Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari Thursday, said his administration “would not rest on his oars until Nigerians see the country of their dream. Buhari made the promise in his Eid-el-Kabir message to Nigerians which he personally signed. “Once again, I assure you that this administration, which has made the security, economic well-being and prosperity of all... Read More

Muhammadu Buhari, president buhari

August 31, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. WE’RE TRYING TO UNDERSTAND THIS NEW, REMORSEFUL DINO MELAYE When a man admits that he needs to repent, the first question that comes to mind is, “What are your sins?”. When it’s a Nigerian politician who publicly admits that “he must repent”, then we need... Read More

Late 5, news stories, Opinions, top five articles

August 31, 2017

Renato Sanches joins Swansea on a season-long loan

Renato Sanches has completed the necessary paperwork while away with Portugal and will link up with his new team-mates upon his return from international duty. Swansea boss, Paul Clement worked with the 20-year-old midfielder during his six-month stint as assistant manager at the Allianz Arena last year before his switch to the Liberty. “I’m delighted to... Read More

bayern munich, Renato Sanches, swansea city

August 31, 2017

Kylian Mbappé joins PSG on loan

Kylian Mbappe has joined Paris Saint-Germain on loan from AS Monaco until June 30, 2018; ahead of a £166 million move to the Ligue 1 giants next summer, which will bind the player to Paris Saint-Germain until June 30, 2022. The ex-Monaco starlet has been the subject of interest from a host of big European... Read More

European signings, france international, Kylian Mbappe, Monaco, paris saint germain

August 31, 2017

Donald Trump to meet with the “Big 6” to modify the tax code

U.S. President Donald Trump will Tuesday, meet with the “Big Six” group negotiating a plan to remodel the tax code to go over its work, according to a report by Politico. The Big Six includes the leaders of the House and Senate, the chairmen of the chambers’ tax-writing committees, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and National... Read More

Big 6, donald trump, United States tax code

August 31, 2017

#HurricaneHarvey: Pope Francis says he is “deeply moved” by the devastating effects

Pope Francis Thursday, said he was touched by the “tragic loss of lives” and damage caused by storm Harvey in Texas and Louisiana. “Deeply moved by the tragic loss of life and the immense material devastation that this natural catastrophe has left in its wake, he prays for the victims and their families, and for... Read More

Hurricane Harvey, Pope Francis, Texas

August 31, 2017

#BenueFlood: Figures of people displaced, houses lost increases

The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) said over 110,000 people in 24 communities including Makurdi were displaced by flood. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Boniface Ortese, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi on Wednesday that over 2,769 households were also affected. Achusa, 200 houses were affected with 5,125 persons displaced. Idye,... Read More

benue, Benue floods, makurdi, SEMA

August 31, 2017

“Many Nigerian women are the cause of domestic violence” – Commissioner

The Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Lola Akande Thursday, said the actions of many women cause domestic violence in Nigeria. Akande, represented by the Director, Women Development Department, WAPA, Mrs Olushola Falana stated this at a programme on Management of Domestic Violence, organised by the ministry in Lagos. Akande said... Read More

Domestic violence, lagos state, Nigerian men, Nigerian women

August 31, 2017

FG set to link Nigeria’s 36 states with rail – Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said that the Federal Government would ensure that the entire country is connected by rail. Amaechi made this declaration when he delivered a keynote address at the 2017 15th National Council on Transportation, in Sokoto on Wednesday. “The President called two of us, myself and my Colleagues in... Read More

babatunde Fashola, president buhari, rail lines, rail transport, Rotimi Amaechi

August 31, 2017

Global hit song, Despacito causes Bertelsmann to record €500m profits

The combined successes of the 2017 song of the summer, Despacito, the sales of the TV series American Gods and the popularity of controversial book-turned-Netflix series 13 Reasons Why has helped drive record first-half profits at German media group – Bertelsmann. According to Guardian, Bertelsmann said profits exceeded €500 million (£460m) for the first time, from revenues up slightly to... Read More

Bertelsmann, Despacito

August 31, 2017

SanDisk just produced the world’s largest MicroSD card

SanDisk is getting us a little closer to realising that message we see on every phone pack – “expandable up to 2TB of storage over MicroSD”. With a new 400GB MicroSD card, SanDisk now claims the title of the world’s largest storage capacity for the memory card format. Not only is SanDisk’s 400GB card the... Read More

memory cards, MicroSD, SanDisk

August 31, 2017

Police arrests 5 for lynching suspected ritualists

The Nigerian police, Lagos command Thursday, said five persons have been arrested for allegedly lynching two suspected ritualists in Mushin. The spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, who confirmed the arrest, said investigation has begun and the suspects would be charged to court for jungle justice, thereafter. Another ritualists’ hideout was... Read More

Jungle justice, Lagos Police, nigerian police, ritualists

August 31, 2017

PSG’s Serge Aurier joins Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur have announced the signing of Ivory Coast International, Serge Aurier from Paris Saint Germain. The right-back signed a contract worth £23 million with the Club until 2022 and will wear the number 24 shirt. While at the Parc des Princes, Serge won two Ligue 1 titles, three French Cups, three French League Cups,... Read More

paris saint germain, Serge Aurier, Tottenham

August 31, 2017

Liverpool completes the signing of Oxlade-Chamberlain

Liverpool FC have completed the signing of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Arsenal. The England international penned a long-term contract with the Reds after a medical was conducted at St George’s Park, where the 24-year-old is currently on duty with his country. In a message to Reds fans after sealing the move, Oxlade-Chamberlain said, “I’m currently away... Read More

alex oxlade-chamberlain, arsenal, English Football, liverpool, premier league

August 30, 2017

FEC approves Mambilla hydro project worth over $5bn

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the award of the contract for the Mambilla hydro plant worth 5.792 billion dollars, VON reports The Minster of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola told newsmen at the end of Wednesday’s meeting of the FEC presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. Fashola said the contract has a... Read More

Mambilla power project, Muhammadu Buhari

August 30, 2017

What Southeast governors told Nnamdi Kanu

South East Governors Forum under the leadership of Governor David Umahi Wednesday, met with the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu in Government House, Enugu and have reached an agreement with Kanu over demands on Biafra. The Forum, in a communique issued shortly after the meeting with Kanu urged the leader of... Read More

biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Southeast governors

August 30, 2017

“When it is necessary for us to talk, we will” | Ooni’s director of media speaks

The director of media and public affairs to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Comrade Moses Olafare Wednesday, said the official reaction to the issue of the crashed marriage between the Ooni and former Olori Wuraola would be made public soon. Speaking in a telephone chat with the Nigerian Tribune yesterday, he stated... Read More

Comrade Moses Olafare, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Olori Wuraola, Ooni of Ife

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