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October 25, 2017

[The Church Blog] Sam Adeyemi, Oby Ezekwesili and Banji Adesanmi set to speak at STIR Conference

The 4th edition of the Stir Conference is here and this time, it promises to be all shades of amazing. The Stir Conference is an annual conference organised by Jubilee Christian Centre, one of the many parishes of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. This year’s edition features Sam Adeyemi (Lead Pastor, Daystar Christian Centre), Oby... Read More
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October 25, 2017

Extend BVN deadline for Nigerians in diaspora – Buhari’s aide

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said Nigerians in diaspora should be given more time to obtain the bank verification number. Background: Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja had ordered 19 commercial banks to show cause within 14 days why the balances in such accounts should... Read More
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October 25, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Troops rescue 85 Boko Haram captives in Borno | Report to the EFCC immediately | Dambazau tells Maina | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. We are looking to create polling units in Nigerian prisons – INEC – YNaija Troops rescue 85 Boko Haram captives in Borno – YNaija 257 Nigerians voluntarily return from Libya – YNaija Report to the EFCC immediately | Dambazau tells Maina – YNaija ‘Head of Service queries... Read More
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October 25, 2017

‘Head of Service queries permanent secretaries over Maina’s reinstatement’

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita has queried two permanent secretaries over the controversial reinstatement and promotion of wanted formed chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina. Oyo-Ita had on Monday submitted a letter to the Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari explaining her role in Maina’s reinstatement, stating... Read More
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October 25, 2017

Report to the EFCC immediately | Dambazau tells Maina

Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau has asked wanted former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina to surrender to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. According to Punch, Dambazau said this in an official correspondence sent to the EFCC by the ministry. Background: Maina was dismissed in 2013 by the Federal Civil Service Commission following a... Read More
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October 25, 2017

257 Nigerians voluntarily return from Libya

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said 257 Nigerians voluntarily returned from Libya on Tuesday. The returnees were received by some officials of NEMA at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. They were assisted back home by the International Organisation for Migration, Zonal Coordinator of NEMA South-West, Suleiman Yakubu said they indicated interest to return home... Read More
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October 25, 2017

[The Church Blog] Finally, Nathaniel Bassey unveils the November Challenge

After a long period of keeping us in suspense over upcoming encounters, similar to the One hour Tongue Challenge and the Hallelujah Challenge, singer, songwriter and Pastor, Nathaniel Bassey has finally put us in the loop as regards what should be expected soon. Very very soon, actually. [Catch up: Shhhh! Nathaniel Bassey might just be... Read More
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October 25, 2017

Troops rescue 85 Boko Haram captives in Borno

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued Eighty-five persons from Boko Haram captivity in the Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State. The captives were rescued after a gun duel between the soldiers and some insurgents. Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman in a statement on Tuesday said 11 terrorists were killed during the rescue mission.... Read More
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October 25, 2017

We are looking to create polling units in Nigerian prisons – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is making progress in its bid to ensure that prisoners are allowed to vote in the 2019 general elections. Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said this in Abuja on Tuesday at a dialogue session with the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room Dialogue. Background: A Federal High... Read More
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October 24, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Is Abdulrasheed Maina a reward for corruption?

The secret reinstatement and eventual sacking of the wanted former head of Presidential Task Team on Pension Reforms, Alhaji Abdulrasheed Maina has brought a new dimension to the anti-corruption stance of the Muhammadu Buhari Presidency. The new dimension stems from the fact that it will cause a further damage to the blighted anti-corruption report of... Read More
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October 24, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Africa to the World: Chude Jideonwo, Debola Williams set to launch new book at Yale

The managing partners of RED, Chude Jideonwo and Debola Williams will be launching a first of its kind electoral book authored by a Nigerian on November 3, 2017, at The Yale University. RED is the parent company of YNaija, Red Media Africa, Statecraft inc. and The Future Awards Africa, among other subsidiaries, The book titled ‘How to... Read More
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October 24, 2017

Malami, Oyo-Ita should be invited to plenary – Senator Anyanwu

Senator Sam Anyanwu (Imo East, PDP) has said the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami and, the Head of Civil Service, Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita should be summoned to the Senate to answer for their alleged involvement in the reinstatement of the wanted former pension boss, Abdulrasheed Maina. "We should invite the Attorney General and Head of Civil Service... Read More
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October 24, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Presidency set to launch reviewed State House website

The Special Assistant on Digital/New Media to President Muhammadu Buhari, Tolu Ogunlesi has announced a “Mobile Preview” of a section of a new presidential website. The new website is to keep a digital record of the present administration’s work, efforts and, successes – their loss and Nigeria’s loss. Mr Ogunlesi also noted that “this is... Read More
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October 24, 2017

Maina’s reinstatement is shocking and embarrassing – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the reinstatement of the former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, into the Federal Civil Service is an embarrassment to the Federal Government. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this while speaking with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja. Highlights: The... Read More
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October 24, 2017

The Late 5: Buhari cautions ECOWAS against common currency, Senate launches investigation into ex-pension boss, Maina, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Naimey in the Niger Republic today where he met with leaders from some African countries to deliberate on a common currency for the West African sub-region. He was accompanied by Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun and the Governor of... Read More
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October 24, 2017

President Buhari returns to Abuja after ECOWAS meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja having attended the meeting of the ECOWAS Task Force on Common Currency earlier in Niamey, Republic of Niger. This was made known by Buhari’s Special Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmed on Twitter. The meeting was organised to discuss a common currency for the West African sub-region of... Read More
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October 24, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Shehu Sani has the perfect analogy for Maina’s reinstatement

From the Twitter fingers that brought you the animal farm analogy for Nigeria’s political situation months ago comes another thought-provoking breakdown of this administration’s latest undoing, this time using football. The referee ruled that Mainaldo's goal was offside;that was after the spectators protested.The linesmen blaming each other. — Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) October 24, 2017... Read More
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