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October 12, 2017

Audu Ogbeh to face probe for exporting yams – Reps

The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Agricultural Production and Services and Customs and Excise to investigate the Federal Ministry of Agriculture regarding the exportation of yam – alleging that the ministry disregarded the law prohibiting the exportation of yam tubers. Others expected to be probed were Comptroller-General of Customs and the Executive Director,... Read More
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October 12, 2017

TOG Media releases report on Road Safety Forum

TOG MEDIA Consult partnered with Federal Road Safety Corp, Lagos command and The Goodfathers’ Foundation to organise the first ROAD SAFETY FORUM in Nigeria. This is a panel discussion on stakeholders in the safety industry. The founder and convener of the forum, a Road Safety Activist and Executive Director TOG MEDIA, Chuks Anyaduba stated that... Read More
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October 12, 2017

Reps to probe deplorable condition of State House Clinic

The House of Representatives Thursday, mandated its Committee on Healthcare Services to investigate the controversies surrounding the State House Clinic. There have been reports of the deplorable condition of the Clinic, the most outspoken from President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha; also, the alleged deductions of salaries and allowances of the clinic’s medical staff. Highlights: The... Read More
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October 12, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Amnesty International calls for fairness in mass trial for Boko Haram suspects

As the federal government begins the mass trial of Boko-Haram suspects, Amnesty International has expressed doubt about the dispensation of justice as it relates to the suspect and thereby calls for a fair trial. The global outfit in a statement issued by Isa Sanusi, Media Manager, Amnesty International Nigeria, quoted the Director, Osai Ojigho as... Read More
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October 12, 2017

U.S. to pull out of UNESCO

The United States Thursday, announced that it is to withdraw from the United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), accusing the body of “anti-Israel bias.” According to AFP, State Department spokeswoman, Heather Nauert said Washington would establish an “observer mission” to replace its representation at the Paris-based agency. The move, which could be announced as... Read More
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October 12, 2017

Holland, USA eliminated, Italy with a fighting chance, and more intriguing facts on the #Russia2018 Qualifiers

The World Cup qualifying stages is drawing to a close. YNaija looks at the teams who would be travelling in the December draw for the competition in Russia next summer, those who could still have a fighting chance and those who will definitely miss out. After a qualification process involving 209 national teams and lasting more than two... Read More
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October 12, 2017

BREAKING: I approved NNPC joint venture contracts – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said he approved contracts of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) while he was acting President. Background: Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu had written a memo to President Muhammadu Buhari, where he accused Baru of $26bn contract scam. Kachikwu also accused the NNPC boss of insubordination and sidelining him from important decisions. Following... Read More
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October 12, 2017

1.8m Borno IDPs unwilling to return home – Report

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has said 1.8 million persons displaced by Boko Haram insurgency are unwilling to return to their communities. Jan Egeland, NRC secretary-general, said this on Wednesday while presenting the report on the situation of internally displaced persons (IDPs), in Maiduguri, Borno state. He said the IDPs are still concerned about security... Read More
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October 12, 2017

Osinbajo gave approval for N640bn contracts – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday said two oil contracts worth N640 billion were granted approval by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo while he was acting President, Premium Times reports. Background: Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu had written a memo to President Muhammadu Buhari, where he accused Baru of $26bn contract scam. Kachikwu also accused the... Read More
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October 12, 2017

Trump explains the essence of tax reform following Pennsylvania speech

Dismissing the assertion of critics, President Donald Trump has doubled down on his reform agenda, reiterating that, tax cuts will encourage companies to stay, grow and hire in America and will also be fair to working American families. Trump disclosed this shortly after a tax reform pitch to truckers just outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on Wednesday.... Read More
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October 12, 2017

The Big 5: EFCC traces N2 billion to Patience Jonathan, Parents withdraw their children from school over Monkeypox virus, and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, had more than 2 cents to give about the ongoing corruption allegation in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Buhari is “treating corruption involving his men as a family affair,” Fayose said in a statement yesterday describing... Read More
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October 12, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Mo Abudu listed as one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Global Television; “Lies everywhere”, Davido reacts to new reports on Tagbo | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Thursday morning. Davido reacts to Tagbo’s autopsy report Yesterday, blogs and news sites buzzed after a new and supposedly genuine autopsy report for Davido’s late friend, Tagbo was released. Contrary to previous claims, Tagbo reportedly... Read More
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October 12, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Swallow Your Words: Ben Affleck is reminded he’s also sexually assaulted a woman

If you haven’t been following the news coming out from Hollywood over the last week, then we suggest you should. We have already covered the ginormous scandal that has enveloped film director and studio executive, Harvey Weinstein, who has been exposed as a serial sexual predator, assaulting women in Hollywood for the last 30 years.... Read More
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October 12, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: ‘EFCC uncovers N2.1bn in Patience Jonathan’s late mother’s account’ | Buhari is treating corruption involving his men as a family affair – Fayose | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. EFCC releases Ekiti commissioner, Accountant-General – YNaija Awarding contracts without Kachikwu is illegal | Falana tells NNPC boss Baru – YNaija ‘EFCC uncovers N2.1bn in Patience Jonathan’s late mother’s account’ – YNaija Buhari is treating corruption involving his men as a family affair – Fayose – YNaija... Read More
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October 12, 2017

Buhari is treating corruption involving his men as a family affair – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has described the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu’s $25bn contract scam allegation against the Group Managing Director, GMD, of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru as an embarrassment to the country. Background: Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu had written a memo to President Muhammadu Buhari, where... Read More
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October 12, 2017

North will accept restructuring if … – Tambuwal

Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal has said the north will accept restructuring if all states get proportionate share of resources. Tambuwal said this at a conference in Kaduna on Tuesday. Background: Some prominent Nigerians including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar have been calling for a restructuring of the country. The All Progressives Congress (APC) had set... Read More
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October 12, 2017

Parents withdraw children from schools in S’East over monkeypox

Parents and Guardians of primary and secondary school pupils in the south-east states on Wednesday withdrew their wards from school, following the rumour that the Nigerian army was injecting monkeypox virus into school children. The development was triggered by a false report published by an online medium. The report alleged that the Nigerian army was forcefully vaccinating... Read More
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October 12, 2017

Awarding contracts without Kachikwu is illegal | Falana tells NNPC boss Baru

Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru was wrong to have ‘unilaterally’ awarded contracts without the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources. Background: Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu had written a memo to President Muhammadu Buhari, where he accused Baru of $25bn contract scam.... Read More
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October 12, 2017

EFCC releases Ekiti commissioner, Accountant-General

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the Ekiti state Finance commissioner, Toyin Ojo and Accountant-General, Omobola Owolabi. EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren confirmed this on Wednesday. Background: The EFCC had arrested the officials over alleged misappropriation of the Paris Club refund. The agency said they were arrested following their refusal to honour the commission’s invitation. The officials... Read More
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