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October 23, 2015

‘Who hires mercenaries while winning a battle?’ | Nigerian Army reacts

The Defence Headquarters has denied hiring mercenaries to prosecute the war against Boko Haram. The DHQ stated on Thursday that Nigeria does not need mercenaries to fight a battle it’s already winning. It had been reported by a foreign news agency that a South Africa-based private contractor; Specialised Tasks, Training, Equipment and Protection (STTEP) is deploying 250 personnel and... Read More

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October 22, 2015

Has Nigeria hired foreign mercenaries to fight Boko Haram?

The present administration has reportedly hired mercenaries to support the troops of the Nigerian military in combating insurgent group, Boko Haram. A Turkish news agency -Anadolu Agency- reports that 250 mercenaries have been contracted from a South Africa-based private contractor, Specialized Tasks, Training, Equipment and Protection (STTEP). Vanguard reports that a source at the Nigeria Defence Headquarters revealed... Read More

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October 22, 2015

#MinisterialScreening: 25 quotes made by #RotimiAmaechi at the Senate

Wisecracks, controversy, comedy and melodrama were in full effect on Thursday at the ministerial screening of Rotimi Amaechi. The screening of the former governor of Rivers state, led to a brief commotion in the house as Peoples Democratic Party senators, refused to question him. Amaechi was queried by only the All Progressives Congress senators, and he... Read More

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October 22, 2015

YNaija Editorial: The Middle Belt crises is too serious to be ignored

Since assumption of office in May this year, President Muhammadu Buhari for all intents and purposes has placed the Boko Haram terrorism insurgency top of the agenda of his government. It has not been surprising because his promise to end the insurgency against his background as a retired general and former Head of State who... Read More

October 22, 2015

‘We gave you unusual discounts at short notices’ | AIT replies Garba Shehu

Africa Independent Television, has reacted to allegations of maltreatment of President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign organisation, during the election campaigns. Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Gatba Shehu, had stated during the recent Red Media Summit, that AIT treated shabbily, the Buhari campaign. Garba Shehu had alleged that AIT and the Nigerian... Read More

PDP Senators have reaffirmed their support of Saraki | YNaija.com

October 22, 2015

Saraki’s stay as Senate President threatened by Ali Ndume’s purported stubborness

Senator Ali Ndume appears to be the stumbling block to the chances of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, saving his job and getting out of the false asset declaration trial, unscathed. Leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress and Speaker of the House of Representatives had initiated moves to save Saraki from the trial as well as... Read More

October 21, 2015

BREAKING: Tribunal orders fresh governorship election in 18 LGAs in #AkwaIbom

The electoral victory of Governor Udom Emmanuel of the Peoples Democratic Party has been held inconclusive by the Akwa Ibom Election petition tribunal. Umana Umana of the All Progressives Congress had challenged Udom’s victory at the state governorship election tribunal. While issuing judgment on Wednesday, the tribunal held that it was not satisfied that election held in... Read More

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October 21, 2015

President Buhari appoints Mahmud Yakubu as new INEC Chairman

Mahmud Yakubu has been appointed as the new substantive chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission by President Muhammadu Buhari. His appointment was approved on Wednesday, during the Council of State meeting, at the state house. Yakubu takes over from Amina Zakari who has been working as INEC Chairman in acting capacity since Attahiru Jega left office... Read More

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October 21, 2015

10 petitions submitted against Buhari’s ministerial nominee from Imo – Here’s why

10 petitions have been submitted against the ratification of Anthony Anwuka, as a minister of the Federal republic of Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari had included Anthony Anwuka, from Imo state as one of his ministerial nominees. A Senator representing Imo north, Athan Achonu, presented the petitions during plenary session on Tuesday. Anthony Anwuka, was reportedly found guilty... Read More

October 21, 2015

#TheYNaijaInterview: ‘Actresses look forward to kissing me in movies’ – Yul Edochie

by Rita Chioma Yul Chibuike Edochie, son of veteran actor, Pete Edochie strikes one as a young man whose career path had been shaped from childhood, but ask him, he will say ‘it wasn’t rosy at all’. The happily married father of three in an exclusive interview with YNaija, shares his experience on set with... Read More

October 21, 2015

Why the Nigerian Senate won’t screen ministers today

On Tuesday, when the Senate resumed the ministerial screening, only two nominees, Adebayo Shittu and Khadijat Abba, were attended to. The Senate would state through its spokesperson, Dino Melaye, that it chose to reduce the number of nominees to be screened daily, in order to be thorough with the process. After the plenary sitting of... Read More

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Bishop Kukah has warned Nigerians against putting all faith in President Buhari | YNaija.com

October 20, 2015

‘Don’t hand over your hope, dream and aspiration to Buhari’ – Bishop Kukah

Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, has warned Nigerians against overt reliance on the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari. Kukah said it is dangerous to put hope and trust in Buhari and go to sleep, believing that all will be well. The cleric made the following comments on Tuesday, while delivering a... Read More

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Kifasi has been sacked as Head of Service | YNaija.com

October 20, 2015

Why President Buhari sacked Head of Service, Danladi Kifasi

Danladi Kifasi has been removed as the Head of Service of the Federation, with immediate effect. A directive was signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Abba Kyari, on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari, instructing Kifasi to proceed on terminal leave. Kifasi’s replacement is expected to be announced in the course of the week.... Read More

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Port Harcourt International airport is the worst in the world | YNaija.com

October 20, 2015

3 Nigerian airports among 10 worst airports in Africa

Port Harcourt International Airport has been rated as the worst in Africa, and the world. According to travel website: ‘The Guide to Sleeping in Airports’, the Port Harcourt airport is the “world’s worst airport” in 2015. According to a CNN report, respondents on Port Harcourt airport complained about “unpleasant and unhelpful staff, alleged corruption, a severe lack... Read More

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October 20, 2015

Why Nigerian Army may not meet December deadline on Boko Haram

The Nigerian Armed Forces has insinuated that the December deadline given by President Muhammadu Buhari to flush out Boko Haram from the North East, may not be attainable. On Monday, during a meeting with the president, the Service Chiefs stated that the war against Boko Haram was being hindered by bad weather and logistics. Chief... Read More

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October 20, 2015

Emenike retires from Super Eagles… for the sake of ‘national peace’

by Desmond Akatugba Emmanuel Emenike, attacking striker, has announced his retirement from international football. Emenike announced on Monday night via his Instagram page, his decision to retire from the Super Eagles. His retirement is coming less than two weeks after former captain, Vincent Enyeama, quit the national team, after a fracas with team coach, Sunday... Read More

October 19, 2015

Nnamdi Kanu, Radio Biafra Director granted bail

Nnamdi Kanu, the Director of Radio Biafra, has been granted bail from the custody of the Department of State Security. Kanu was arrested at Golden Tulip Essential Hotel, Ikeja, on Saturday, after just returning from the United Kingdom. Vanguard reports that the Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was granted bail in the sum... Read More

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October 19, 2015

Commentary: APC’s criticism of PDP’s allegations is pot calling kettle black

A few months ago, before the All Progressives Congress came into power, almost every action of the Peoples Democratic Party-led government was criticised, lampooned and sometimes rubbished by the then-opposition party. Whenever security agencies went after anyone in the camp of the APC, the party’s leaders, especially spokesperson Lai Mohammed, were quick to scream foul.... Read More

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October 19, 2015

“Why are Igbo boys and girls denied their own stories?” | Chude Jideonwo’s speech at Ola ndi Igbo

A plenary speech by Chude Jideonwo at Ola ndi Igbo in Enugu. I made the quick dash to this event from The RED Summit, our 4-day celebration of the 10th anniversary of our media group. Just yesterday, at our celebration gala, fomer governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi told an interesting story, about our subsidiary, StateCraft which was appointed by... Read More

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October 19, 2015

Vision 2023: @obyezeks is the best option for the South East

Have you ever thought of Nigeria giving the south east the opportunity to produce the next president? If no, why? Have you ever thought of Nigeria giving a woman the opportunity to become the president, especially after 55 years of men dominance? If no, why? Following the attempt of secession by Biafra in 1967, which... Read More

Hameed Ali says most Customs officers are not corrupt | YNaija.com

October 19, 2015

Most Customs officers are not corrupt – Hameed Ali

Comptroller-General of Customs, Hameed Ali, over the weekend, said contrary to the widely held notion, majority of Customs officers are not involved in corrupt acts. Hameed Ali also outlined a few of the steps he would be taking to achieve his objectives as the head of Customs. The retired officer stated that the Customs would... Read More

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Buhari's ministerial nominee tainted with allegations of fraud | YNaija.com

October 19, 2015

Buhari’s ministerial nominee guilty of fraud and racketeering years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial nominee, Anthony Anwuka, was reportedly found guilty of fraud, racketeering, and illegal allocation of funds in Imo State. According to Sahara Reporters, this was back in 2009, when Anwukah was the Vice-Chancellor of Imo State University (IMSU). The report stated that documents obtained showed that an Imo State High Court found Anwukah... Read More

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October 18, 2015

‘Hundreds of millions spent on SGF’s thanksgiving’ | 7 allegations of PDP against Buhari, APC

The Peoples Democratic Party has accused the government of President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress, of hypocrisy, double standard and dictatorial proclivities, among other accusations. In a fiery press statement put out by National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh, the party made 7 key allegations against the APC and the President. They... Read More

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El Rufai claims that a former minister tried to return N50bn through him | YNaija.com

October 18, 2015

How a former minister tried to return N50bn through me – El-Rufai

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has revealed that a former minister attempted to return $250 million (roughly N50 billion) to the federal government through him. The New York Times, in a recent report, quoted El-Rufai as having claimed to have been approached by an unnamed former minister. In the report titled: Nigeria President Escalates Campaign to Stem... Read More

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October 18, 2015

The thing with Amina – another Chibok story

She tries not to drag her feet in the sand, she really wants to but she keeps hearing her grandmothers voice, telling her how only lazy people drag their feet. Her scandals have been discolored by sand, it’s polished bright brown colour gone. A few more steps and she’ll be in the hostel after a... Read More

October 18, 2015

What Jonathan wrote in his recent letter to Obasanjo

Former President Goodluck Jonathan recently wrote a letter to former President Olusegun Obasanjo. In the letter obtained by Sahara Reporters, Jonathan sought Obasanjo’s blessing and support for his new project: the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation. The foundation is expected to tackle issues such as human development, peace and security. Jonathan was quoted to have asked for Obasanjo’s counsel and... Read More

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Brigadier General Ransome-Kuti sentenced to 6-months in prison | YNaija.com

October 18, 2015

Brigadier General Ransome-Kuti dismissed from Nigerian Army

Brigadier General Enitan Ransome-Kuti has been dismissed from the Nigerian Army, following his six-months imprisonment sentencing by a military court martial. Brigadier General Ransome-Kuti was accused of failing to perform his military duties, during the height of the war against Boko Haram. A statement was released by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman to... Read More

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October 18, 2015

DSS purportedly arrests Radio Biafra Director, Nnamdi Kanu

The grapevine is rife with speculation that the Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). Kanu, Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was reportedly arrested in Lagos, on Saturday, October 17. The Radio Biafra Director was said to have been picked up by security operatives, as he flew... Read More

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October 17, 2015

Julius Agwu blasts pastors, entertainers, witches and wizards

Ace comedian, Julius Agwu, had an epic rant on Friday, at The RED Summit gala night. Perhaps, epic is understatement, while attempting to describe the hot words spewed by Julius Agwu, as he criticised pastors, his fellow entertainers… and yes, witches and wizards. Julius Agwu, while performing at the event, which held at Harbour Point, Victoria Island,... Read More

October 17, 2015

Identity theft: The story of the Medview flight | Fairy Godsister’s Blog

by Chioma Chuka The weirdest thing happened yesterday… Really scary stuff. I can laugh about it now, but yesterday I was frightened as anything, and really upset at the lackadaisical attitude we have here in Nigeria about security, identities, and things like that. Of course let’s leave customer service alone because that would be reaching... Read More

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