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February 15, 2016

Buhari shakes up Budget Office, replaces DG, SA to the Minister

Tijjani Abdullahi’s appointment as the new Director-General in charge of the Budget Office of the Federation, has been approved by President Muhammadu Buhari. Abdullahi replaces Yahaya Gusau, who was appointed to the Budget Office, six months ago, on August 18, 2015. The new DG of the Budget Office us a fellow of the Certified National... Read More
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February 15, 2016

BREAKING: FG sacks DGs of NTA, NBC, 4 others

The Federal Government has sacked the heads of the six information parastatals under the Ministry of Information and Culture. The disengagement was announced on Monday, by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, during a meeting with the Chief Executives of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Voice of... Read More
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February 15, 2016

Those returning stolen loot ‘likely to be given soft landing’ – Sagay

Chairman of the Presidential Anti-corruption Advisory Committee, Prof. Itse Sagay says there’s a possibility of ‘soft landing’ being given to those who participated in the alleged diversion of the $2.1 billion arms procurement and other funds looted from the treasury. Speaking with The Nation in Warri, Delta State at the weekend, the constitutional lawyer revealed... Read More
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February 14, 2016

‘I don’t care about Biafra referendum’ | 10 things we learned from Nnamdi Kanu’s father

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of secessionist group Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was arrested on the 14th of October by the Department of State Security Service (DSS) in his hotel room in Ikeja, Lagos. Kanu, who holds a dual citizenship of both Nigeria and Britain, is on trial for treason and has been denied bail by... Read More
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February 14, 2016

#HistoryClass with Cheta Nwanze: What really, is Murtala Mohammed’s legacy?

“Also with immediate effect, all the present Military Governors, and the Administrator of East Central State, have been relieved of their appointments and retired.” – Murtala Mohammed This is not a #HistoryClass to whitewash the legacy of Murtala Mohammed. Neither is it one to spit on his grave. Today’s #HistoryClass, is simply meant to put... Read More
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Chris Okotie
February 13, 2016

Chris Okotie: Why Nigerians must unconditionally support Buhari’s quest to clean the Augean stable

These, certainly are not the best of times for the grex venalium (the venal crowd) popularly known by ordinary Nigerians as treasury looters. The ongoing battle by President Muhammadu Buhari against this corrupt cabal who have held this nation hostage for years leaves no one in doubt that it is no longer business as usual... Read More
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February 13, 2016

‘There is no overnight success’ | Leading Ladies Africa interviews Omilola Oshikoya

Everything about Omilola speaks of depth, awareness, deep-rooted knowledge and a certainty grounded in faith. There is nothing wishy-washy or contrived about her as she shares her experience as Africa’s Premier Wealth Coach. She chats with Francesca Uriri on what made her start her business, why more women are taking charge of their financial futures,... Read More
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February 13, 2016

EFCC launches fresh probe into Mu’azu, Anenih, PDP chieftains

It is believed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has launched a fresh investigation into some members of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees and the National Working Committee. Punch Newspapers reports that the BoT and NWC of the opposition party are being investigated over N10bn allegedly disbursed by former President Goodluck Jonathan’s... Read More
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February 13, 2016

Former bread-hawker, Olajumoke Orisaguna gets ‘luxury apartment’ from Sujimoto

The amazing story of the bread seller turned-model, Olajumoke Orisaguna, never ceases to inspire- that sometimes, being at the right place at the right time is all one needs to get ahead in life. After being discovered by Nigeria’s photography gem, TY Bello, on the set of a photoshoot for British singer, Tinie Tempah- her... Read More
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February 12, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Davido is ‘so cocky’ | Kanye West’s bizarre, yet awesome show | Drake to be honoured | More stories

It’s all about Kanye this morning. While you were asleep in Nigeria, Kanye West- in New York- sold out the Madison Square Garden for the live presentation of his Yeezy Season 3 collection and his new album -The Life of Pablo. Apart from the double-themed event of Kanye West, there are many other major headlines... Read More
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February 12, 2016

How Britain, Nigeria allegedly conspired to jail James Ibori

Lawyers to jailed former Governor of Delta state, James Ibori, on Wednesday, surprised a court sitting in Southwark, London, by presenting evidence before the presiding judge, Judge Tomlinson, of a scheme by the Nigerian and British government to send Ibori and his associates to jail. This was contained in a statement from the Media office... Read More
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Kemi-Adeosun-YNaija
February 12, 2016

How we discovered 23,000 ghost workers in civil service – Finance Minister

The Nigerian senate, on Thursday, announced its endorsement of the Ministry of Finance’s decision to prosecute civil servants found guilty of paying salaries and remuneration to 23,000 ghost workers over the years. This was stated by the Chairman Senate Committee on Finance, Senator John Enoh, at the budget defence of the Ministry of Finance. The... Read More
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February 12, 2016

Jonathan’s Aide-de-Camp, 7 others arrested by EFCC [DETAILS]

The Aide-de-Camp to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Col. Ojogbane Adegbe, has been quizzed by the Nigerian Army in relation to the ongoing probe into the arms procurement fraud, allegedly perpetrated during the last administration. Adegbe was reportedly arrested on Wednesday in Lagos and was subsequently taken to the Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja popularly referred to as... Read More
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February 12, 2016

12 Army officers sent to EFCC, Air Force places Commodores, AVMs under house arrest

The Nigerian Army has handed over 12 Army officers to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), for investigation. This was disclosed on Thursday, by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, who failed to state what the 12 officers are being investigated for. The 12 officers sent to the EFCC, comprise of... Read More
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February 11, 2016

Houses worth N5bn seized from Amosu, others [DETAILS]

Houses and other properties worth N5bn have been seized from the immediate past Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu (retd.), and other senior military officers. Punch Newspapers reports that the properties, which were seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. According to the report, the properties are located in the Ikoyi, Ikeja... Read More
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February 10, 2016

YNaija Poll: What Nigerians think about Innoson Motors

Automobile manufacturer, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company (IVM), is the premiere private vehicle manufacturing company in Nigeria. The indigenous company, headquartered in Nnewi, Anambra state, was commissioned by Goodluck Jonathan in 2014 and has since gone on to produce several range of vehicles from Trucks, SUVs to mini-buses. Earlier today, YNaija reported that Innoson was commissioned... Read More
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February 10, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Hosts for AVMCA 2016 announced | Kanye West defends Bill Cosby | DMX hospitalised | More stories

It’s another beautiful day and YNaija is here to keep it that way as we give you stories that are making rounds in the ever-eventful world of entertainment. AMVCA hosts unveiled The hosts for the 2016 edition of the African Magic viewers choice awards have been announced. Popular Nigerian OAP, Ik Osakioduwa and South African... Read More
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February 10, 2016

We can’t pass 2016 budget, it contains ‘too many errors’ – National Assembly

The 2016 budget submitted to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari, cannot be passed as scheduled, owing to the inconsistencies and anomalies present therein. After weeks on controversies that have sprung up in relation to the budget- on Tuesday, February 9, the two arms of the National Assembly affirmed that the 2016 budget contained... Read More
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February 10, 2016

‘Dakuku is childish and infantile’ – Wike

Rivers state governor- Nyesom Wike has described as ‘childish and infantile gibberish’, the reaction of the All Progressives Congress’ Dakuku Peterside- to his victory at the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court had last week, declared Wike as the duly elected governor of the state while striking out the appeal of the APC governorship candidate, Peterside.... Read More
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