Omoleye Omoruyi

August 16, 2017

Court dismisses Police arguments against Evans’ N300m suit

The Federal High Court in Lagos Wednesday, dismissed the objection of the police to the hearing of the N300 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans. The proceeding in court: Justice Abdulaziz Anka dismissed the argument by the police that the case was not ripe for hearing... Read More

billionaire, Evans The Kidnapper, kidnap kingpin, nigerian police

August 16, 2017

Theresa May criticises Donald Trump for his response to the rally in Charlottesville

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May Wednesday, at Portsmouth at a ceremony to mark the arrival of a new aircraft carrier has criticised US President Donald Trump over his response to the violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, the Telegraph reports. Donald Trump said both sides of the protests should be blamed. What had happened: Neo-Nazis clashed with anti-racism demonstrators,... Read More

donald trump, far right views, fascist views, Theresa May

August 16, 2017

Ekiti 2018: I am ready to do God’s assignment – Segun Oni

The governorship aspirant of All Progressives Congress (APC), Segun Oni, says he is in the race to become governor of Ekiti so as to redeem the state. Highlights of his statement: He is on a “redemption mission” and, urges every progressive person to support, as not everyone can do it. He asks everyone to be... Read More

APC, Ekiti, party politics, PDP, Segun oni

August 16, 2017

Osinbajo inaugurates 15 new appointed Perm Secs

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo Wednesday, at the commencement of the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council held inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, inaugurated the 15 new permanent secretaries who were appointed recently. Also assigned portfolios to them. The permanent secretaries have been posted as follows: Ehuria Georgina Ekeoma (Abia)- Office of... Read More

Nigerian Permanent Secretaries, Yemi Osinbajo

EFCC

August 15, 2017

EFCC recovers N553m allegedly stolen by South-East politicians

The Zonal Head of Operations of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Johnson Babalola, on Tuesday in Enugu said it has recovered N553.77 million from corrupt politicians in the South-east. Mr. Babalola said the announcement was to acquaint members of the public on the activities of the commission in the past seven months. He... Read More

EFCC, enugu, loot, South East politicians

Three bomb explosions rocked Ajilari Cross area of Maiduguri on Tuesday night.

August 15, 2017

27 killed, 83 injured as suicide bombers attack Maiduguri

Suicide bombers suspected to be members of Boko Haram have reportedly killed at least 27 people and wounded 83 in Maiduguri, Borno, Reuters reports. The report: A woman bomber blew herself up and killed 27 others at a market in the village of Konduga near Maiduguri, the epicentre of the conflict between government forces and... Read More

boko haram, maiduguri, suicide bombers

August 15, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu inspects ‘Biafra Secret Service’ (WATCH)

The leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Tuesday, inspected a guard of honour of the Biafra Secret Service (BSS) in Umuahia, Abia State. What the BSS is: They are volunteers from different states, including Delta, Rivers. What they were inaugurated to do: To defend Biafranland. And would employ force where necessary. To... Read More

biafra, Biafra Secret Service, Nnamdi Kanu

August 15, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] The elite MUST be forced to send their children to Nigerian public schools

“If you don’t see anything wrong when leaders flash the images of their sibling’s matriculation or graduation ceremonies in some of the world’s most prestigious or elitist universities, you shouldn’t see anything wrong with ASUU strike and demand for a better deal for Nigerian Universities.” Providing quality education for some and not for others is... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

ASUU, Elite, Nigerian universities, strike

August 15, 2017

Buhari calls Sierra Leone’s Koroma over recent mudslide

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent his condolences to President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma over the recent mudslide that has led to the death of over 300, leaving 2,000 homeless. This came through a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. It reads, “In a Tuesday telephone... Read More

Ernest Bai Koroma, Muhammadu Buhari, sierra leone

August 15, 2017

The Whistleblower policy has been a success – Adeosun

The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun Tuesday, in Abuja at a seminar organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) on “The Whistleblower Policy and its Implication for Public Servants’’ says the whistleblower policy is a successful initiative of the Federal Government, NAN reports. The Federal Government introduced The Whistleblower Policy in December 2016 as... Read More

corruption, kemi Adeosun, nigerian senate, Whistle-blower policy

August 15, 2017

Roc Nation, Temple Music releases “Water & Fire” by Bisola and Jeff Akoh

Temple Music artistes, Big Brother Naija Runners-Up, Bisola Aiyeola and former Project Fame West African winner, Jeff Akoh team up to deliver a new hot single, Water & Fire. Water And Fire is a teaser to Jeff Akoh’s highly anticipated album entitled Lokoja, which will be released worldwide on October 27. Bisola’s is also scheduled to... Read More

Bisola Aiyeola, Jeff Akoh, nigerian artistes, Roc Nation, Temple Music

August 15, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. “Shame! Shame!” | Protesters Boo Trump In New York Thousands of protesters Monday night, booed U.S. president Donald Trump as he arrived in New York. 2. Court To Hear Evans N300m Suit Against IGP, Others On Wednesday Federal High Court in Lagos, presided by Justice Abdulaziz Anka has fixed... Read More

Late 5, Nigerian News, stories that drove today's agenda, today's news, top five news stories

August 15, 2017

Anambra election: Gov Willie Obiano emerges APGA candidate

The incumbent governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano Tuesday, in a primary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), held at Prof. Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Centre, Awka, emerged as the candidate for the November 18 poll. The governor, who was the sole contestant in the primary, polled 1,070 “yes” votes from a total accredited delegate... Read More

anambra election, APGA, Willie Obiano

Bukola-Saraki-YNaija

August 15, 2017

Bill on hate speech, jungle justice will be given priority – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yusuph Olaniyonu, has said the passage of bills against hate speech and jungle justice will be given priority when the chamber resumes from annual recess. Saraki stated that the bill would be a major part of the Senate’s... Read More

Bukola Saraki, Hate Speech, Jungle justice, Senate President

August 15, 2017

The people of Maiduguri are finished – Shekau (WATCH)

The leader of the Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau has threatened to carry out fresh attacks in Maiduguri, Borno state. This comes after he said: On June 10, “This is just the beginning.” June 27, “I want to tell you that we are the one that attacked the convoy, here are the vehicles for all to witness, we... Read More

Abubukar Shekau, boko haram, Borno, insurgency, maiduguri, Nigerian Army, terrorism

PDP

August 15, 2017

You have failed Nigerians, PDP tells APC

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has replied the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), over comments made about former President, Goodluck Jonathan, saying the party has reneged on its promises and failed Nigerians. What Jonathan said: The PDP achieved a lot in its 16 years rule. No one can intimidate the PDP. His administration had... Read More

2019 Elections, APC, Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, party politics, PDP

August 15, 2017

Army inaugurates mobile special force to end insurgency in the North-East

Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, has, in continuation of its plan to end the insurgency in the North-East, inaugurated a special mobile task force. He made the announcement on Tuesday at the inauguration of the force at Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri. What the force would do: The special strike force is to end... Read More

boko haram, insurgency, Nigerian Army, north-east, Operation Lafiya Dole, terrorism

August 15, 2017

Anambra church killing: Why we have not arrested Bishop – Police

The Police have said they have no reason to arrest Aloysius Ikegwuonu, also called Bishop, considering he is a victim of the reported attack on August 6, 2017, at St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Anambra State. The Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra State, Nkeiruka Nwode upon replying queries that he (Bishop) has returned to the community, said, “You... Read More

Aloysius Ikegwuonu, Anambra church killing, bishop, nigerian police, Ozubulu

August 15, 2017

Court to rule on Evans N300m suit against IGP, others on Wednesday

A Federal High Court in Lagos, presided by Justice Abdulaziz Anka has fixed Wednesday, August 16, to rule on a suit filed by suspected billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans, suing the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for N300 million. The sequence of events: Evans filed the suit to challenge his continued and unlawful detention... Read More

billionaire kidnapper, Evans The Kidnapper, Inspector General of Police, Nigerian Police Force

August 15, 2017

Provide consumers with meter before billing them, Fashola warns DisCos

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), in Kano during the 18th monthly power sector and stakeholders meeting, has warned power distribution companies, known as DisCos, all over the country to desist from estimated billing. He said, “The Discos have the obligation to meter their customers. “They must provide them with meters for... Read More

babatunde Fashola, electricity distribution companies, power generation, power transmission

August 15, 2017

Sale of handouts by lecturers illegal – ASUU

The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities in Nigeria (ASUU), Biodun Ogunyemi has, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, in Abuja expressed displeasure at the mandatory sale of handouts by some lecturers in tertiary institutions. Ogunyemi’s argument: It is not wise for lecturers in our tertiary institutions... Read More

ASUU, Biodun Ogunyemi, Nigerian universities

August 15, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] This ASUU strike is another reason why Buhari must resume

The industrial action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU ) on August 14, 2017, is another reason President Buhari must either resume, just as #OurMumuDonDo protesters demand. Let’s go back history lane. The non-commitment of the federal government to education did not start today, as it has been the case... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

ASUU, Goodluck Jonathan, nigerian educational system, President Muhammadu Buhari

August 14, 2017

“Nigeria experienced unprecedented growth under Jonathan” – Reno Omokri

In reaction to a statement that his administration didn’t do anything to fight corruption, former president, Goodluck Jonathan has said that corruption in Nigeria is worse under the current administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. He also said that his government had left behind a robust economy for the Buhari administration in 2015. A Special Assistant... Read More

Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, Reno Omokri

August 14, 2017

Anambra church killing: Ozubulu youth protest reopening of church

Ozubulu youth Monday, protested the reopening of St Philips Catholic Church, Amakwa Ozubulu, Anambra, by the Catholic Bishop of Nnewi diocese, Most Rev Hilary Okeke. A week after the massacre (Sunday) the Bishop rededicated and opened the place as some government officials worshipped. How the youth reacted: They marched from Ozubulu Motor Park to Ekwusigo... Read More

anambra, Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, church massacre, Ozubulu

August 14, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] The House of Reps decision to spend N6.1bn on cars is all shades of wrong

The decision of the House of Representatives to spend 6.1 billion Naira on the purchase of new utility vehicles for the 360-member House has been described as a purchase in the national interest. In the words of the Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazak Namdas who justified the payment saying, “It is... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

citizenry, House of Representatives, national assembly, national interest, nigerian senate

August 14, 2017

You destroyed Nigeria’s economy, Buhari tells Jonathan

Read the statement signed by President Muhammadu Buhari’s media aide, Garba Shehu: With due respects to the former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, these are the facts about the economy you left behind, in case you have forgotten. I hope this will help to erase the wrong statement credited to you at your party, the PDP... Read More

Garba Shehu, Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari

August 14, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. #ResumeOrResign: Protesters Shut Down Aso Rock Gate The “Resume or Resign” protesters have, in continuation of their demands that Muhammadu Buhari resumes his duties or resigns as President, marched to Aso Rock gate, limiting both entry and exit. 2. ASUU Embarks On Indefinite Strike The Academic... Read More

news stories, Nigerian mews, today's news, top five news

Wike says he doesn't cast aspersions on judges | YNaija.com

August 14, 2017

I will not hesitate to cut the remaining APC members in Rivers state – Wike

The governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, in a video published online by Gossip Mill, has said he will drive out members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Highlights of what he said holding up a machete: The machete is meant for a purpose which is to clear all the unwanted members living... Read More

APC, Nyesom Wike, party politics, PDP, Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi

August 14, 2017

Full text of Donald Trump’s statement condemning white supremacists

Read the full text delivered Aug. 14, 2017, below: Thank you. I’m in Washington today to meet with my economics team to meet about trade policy and major tax cuts and reform. We are renegotiating trade deals and making them good for the American worker, and it’s about time. Our economy is now strong, the... Read More

Charlottesville, donald trump, White supremacists

August 14, 2017

INEC receives petition for recall of Kano Assembly member, Abubakar Kuki

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has, in a statement signed by the Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC) Mr Adeddeji S. Soyebi, announced the receipt of a petition for the recall of Mr Abubakar Galadima Kuki, the representative of Bebeji Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly. The petition was received on... Read More

Abubakar Galadima Kuki, INEC, Kano State House of Assembly

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