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#Yabacon: How citizens and innovators have transformed Yaba

Yaba is a typical Lagos town; noisy, busy, over-populated and a complete paradox – with neatly set modern buildings standing next to old rundown ones, neck to neck. But Yaba is…

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Simon Kolawole: Where do we go from here?

If you were a lover of reggae music in the 1970s, you would certainly know “Time Hard”, a hit song by The Pioneers, the Jamaican three-man band. “Every day,” they…

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PDP Senators deny being involved in plot to impeach Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senate caucus, on Saturday, said that it was not involved in the alleged plot to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the report as “false, baseless and unfounded.”…

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Omisore returns N100 million to EFCC

Former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Iyiola Omisore, has reportedly returned N100 million of the N1.310 billion traced to him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to The Nation,…

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“I have learnt that there is so much strength within me” | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Damilola Teidi, CEO GoMyWay.com

With varied interests in business, technology and fashion, Damilola Teidi, CEO/Co-Founder, GoMyWay.com, believes that more women need to be encouraged to take up careers in science and technology. She speaks…

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‘You need me to drive this your change agenda’ | Tompolo writes to Buhari

Former militant leader, Government 'Tompolo' Ekpemupolo, on Friday said that his family members have been facing undue harassment from the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Tompolo, who made this known…

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After appointment to ‘juicy’ committee, Senator Marafa declares ‘peace’

Following the reshuffling of leadership of Senate committees, peace has returned to the senate and the wishes of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has been done, says Senator Kabir Marafa.…

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Arms scandal: EFCC appeals Fayose’s aide’s bail

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has resolved to appeal the ruling of a Federal Capital Territory High Court, which, on Thursday, granted bail to Abiodun Agbele. Agbele is believed…

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Morning Devotion: What really matters after Jibrin’s rant

Joachim MacEbong discusses what really matters after Jibrin’s rant. Take a listen.

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‘No, it is not a favour’ | Oluremi Tinubu speaks on her latest appointment

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday, denied claims that her appointment as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment was an act of favor or a movement towards reconciliation in the…

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FG seals 1125mw solar deal with 14 firms

The Federal Government, on Thursday, sealed a Power Purchase Agreement with 14 firms to generate 1125 megawatts of electricity from solar before the end of next year. Minister of Power, Works and…

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EFCC gives thorough breakdown on ‘how recovered loots were spent’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has given a thorough breakdown on how recovered looted funds were spent. In a publication published on Friday entitled "What EFCC did with…

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‘No such thing’ | Zamfara Governor denies plans to impeach him

The Governor of Zamfara state, Abdulaziz Yari, on Wednesday, denied claims that the state House of Assembly was planning to impeach him. The governor stated this wile addressing journalist after…

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‘Nigeria’s system has crumbled, needs overhauling’ – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday, said that institutions within Nigeria has crumbled and needs to be overhauled for the growth of the country. Obasanjo who was represented by his Chief…

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‘Technically, Nigeria is in recession’ – FG confirms

The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has confirmed that the Nigerian economy is in recession. Speaking with Senators on the state of the economy, Adeosun projected that the economy will…

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BREAKING: Abdulmumin Jibrin accuses Speaker Dogara, others of corruption

by Isime Esene Abdulmumin Jibrin, the Former House Chairman of the Committee on Appropriation has called on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara to resign. Jibrin…

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Tinubu, Melaye bury the hatchet | EFCC goes after Obanikoro’s daughter | Ted Cruz and Donald Trump in sour love-hate show | More

DSS arrest lawmakers for plotting impeachment of Zamfara state governor YNaija Senate has summoned Kemi Adeosun to explain why the economy is in shamble YNaija It's a family affair now…

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Morning Devotion: Is Nuhu Ribadu on his way back?

Joachim MacEbong asks the question, Is Nuhu Ribadu on his way back? Take a listen.

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Avengers deny Navy arrest claims

Following claims by the Nigerian Navy that it has arrested the logistics supplier of the Niger Delta Avengers, the group has denied it, adding that they are winning the war.…

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Melaye, Tinubu agree to put away their swords

The President Of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, made efforts to reconcile warring Senators, Oluremi Tinubu and Dino Melaye. According to Vanguard, Saraki, in an effort to quell the…

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Zamfara state speaker, others, arrested for plotting to impeach governor

The Speaker of the Zamfara state House of Assembly, Sanusi Rikiji, was on Tuesday arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly planning to impeach the state governor,…

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State of the Economy: Senate summons Adeosun

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has been summoned to appear before the Senate on Thursday, July 21. The Minister could not honour the invitation on Wednesday, a development the upper…

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FG ask oil firms to recall sacked workers

All oil firms who recently sacked their workers have been asked by the Federal Government to recall them. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, said this at…

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EFCC freezes Obanikoro’s daughter’s account

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has frozen an account belonging to Shalewa Obanikoro, the daughter of a former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro. According to EFCC…

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The Thread: ‘Disrespectful, insensitive, selfish’ | @obyezeks wallops U.S. governor @ChrisChristie

Former Minister of Education and prominent member of the BringBackOurGirls campaign, Oby Ezekwesili, has reacted to the speech made by the Governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie, that presumptive Democratic presidential…

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Blame Hillary Clinton for kidnap of Chibok girls – Chris Christie

Governor of New Jersey, USA, Chris Christie, on Tuesday, said that the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, is to blame for the 2014 kidnapping of 219 Chibok girls. Christie, who…

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Police interrogate Bishop ‘for sponsoring Niger Delta Avengers’

The Delta State Police Command has interrogated the presiding bishop of the New Salvation Zion Church of Christ at Igbodu area in Warri over allegation of sponsoring the militant group, the…

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Morning Devotion: A humanitarian crisis in Borno, the NFF’s comedy of errors and Buhari’s ruinous economic policies

Joachim MacEbong discusses the humanitarian crisis in Borno, the NFF’s comedy of errors, and Buhari’s ruinous economic policies. Take a listen.

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Is Buhari’s anti-corruption war selective? VP Osinbajo reacts

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, said it is absurd to say that the ongoing anti-corruption war of the Buhari administration is selective and one sided. According to a statement…

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‘Melaye’s physical attack on me was prevented by other senators’ – Remi Tinubu

Following her altercation with Senator Dino Melaye during an executive session of the Senate, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday, wrote a petition to the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki,…

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