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October 20, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: How 30 girls were raped in Yobe IDP camp | Everton’s struggles continue | More stories

From the papers this morning, a tracklist. NEMA staff begin 3-day warning strike – YNaija Banks to begin crackdown on customer’s accounts, as CBN rolls out strict rules – YNaija “This administration is full lies and propaganda” | Jonathan accuses APC, says PDP did well in its 16-year rule – YNaija ’17 governors plot against... Read More

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October 20, 2017

Anambra election: Osinbajo, Saraki, 19 Governors for APC rally today

The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, are expected to lead a delegation of the national leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Anambra today. The APC delegation will be in Anambra for the inauguration of the campaign of the party’s candidate in the November 18 poll in the state,... Read More

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October 20, 2017

NEMA staff begin 3-day warning strike

The Association of Senior Civil Servant of Nigeria (ASCSN) and Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Unit yesterday, embarked on a nationwide three-day warning strike. Reason: To protest the high handedness of the Director General of the agency, Mustapha Maihaja. It was also alleged that despite funds for intervention... Read More

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October 20, 2017

Banks to begin crackdown on customer’s accounts, as CBN rolls out strict rules

Following new directives from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday, on Bank Verification Number (BVN) operations and watch-list for the banking industry, banks will soon crack down on customer’s accounts. Details: Records from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) show that there were about 45.85 million total bank accounts unlinked, but when compared with... Read More

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October 20, 2017

How Dokpesi used funds from Dasuki to buy household, office items – Witnesses

The trial of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Raymond Dokpesi resumed Thursday with two prosecution witnesses telling a Federal High Court in Abuja that Dokpesi bought household items with funds allegedly paid to him by the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki. Background: Dokpesi and his firm, Daar Investment and Holding... Read More

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October 20, 2017

“This administration is full lies and propaganda” | Jonathan accuses APC, says PDP did well in its 16-year rule

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of running a government of lies and propaganda. Jonathan spoke in Abuja yesterday while receiving one of the chairmanship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof Tunde Adeniran, at his residence. Highlights: Jonathan insisted that the PDP, which controlled the federal government... Read More

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October 20, 2017

’17 governors plot against APC Chair, Odigie-Oyegun’

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun might be on his way out of the party as 17 governors reportedly plot his removal. Their anger is that Mr Oyegun has been running the party with only seven of their colleagues. They may table their grievances at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting... Read More

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October 19, 2017

Senate to probe Paris Club refunds, bailout funds

The Senate on Thursday decided to probe how the Paris Club Refunds and other bailout funds to state governors were approved. The Senate’s decision followed a point of order raised by Sen. Samuel Anyanwu (PDP- Imo) during plenary, who afterwards, sought the leave of the Senate to move a motion on the matter during the... Read More

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October 19, 2017

Patience Jonathan blocks EFCC’s bid to seize two Abuja properties

Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday blocked the Federal High Court in Abuja from hearing an ex parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The application sought an order of interim forfeiture of two properties traced to her in Abuja. Background: The EFCC had accused Mrs Jonathan of... Read More

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October 19, 2017

The Late 5: Governors claim Buhari never rebuked them for owing salaries, Billionaire Kidnapper Evans changes plea to ‘not guilty,’ and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari, currently in Turkey, has revealed that his administration was very “surprised and disturbed” when they learned that Boko Haram had been getting support from international terrorist group ISIS. Buhari went on to boast to his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip... Read More

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October 19, 2017

Lagos has the highest number of prisoners in Nigeria – NBS

Lagos State has the highest number of prisoners in Nigeria, housing 7,396 out of the national total of 68,686, according to a new data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Thursday. The data revealed that the Lagos prison has a capacity for 3,927 prisoners, indicating that it is almost 100 per cent overfilled.... Read More

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October 19, 2017

Heroes of the Alternative sounds: Morientez thrills, TJan titillates, Jessie Jags amuses

Lagos has always boasted of a healthy underground music scene and an increasing appetite for alternative music. But the demography of fan base has never been measured neither do we know the extent alternative music has impacted the industry. In the past year, alternative singers have slowly crept into our consciousness, finding mainstream relevance in... Read More

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October 19, 2017

Lagos Attorney-General files for discontinuance in $8.8m fraud case against British citizen

The Lagos State Attorney-General, Honourable Adeniji Kazeem has, midway through a corruption case against Deepak Khilnani, filed a Notice of Discontinuance (known in legal parlance as Nolle prosequi), which has caused many Nigerians, including lawyers and workers of the affected company, to protest his action. The matter is being heard in Court 8 of the... Read More

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October 19, 2017

I was disturbed over ISIS’ support for Boko Haram – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said he was disturbed when terrorist group, Boko Haram claimed they have been receiving support from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President said this at a joint press conference he held with President... Read More

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October 19, 2017

Chimamanda Adichie featured in New York Times “Greats” issue

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a cover star of the 2017 “Greats” issue of The New York Times Style Magazine. The special issue, which is released annually, celebrates individuals who are masters in their respective fields and whose work and vision have transformed modern culture. The 2017 “Greats” issue appeared online on October 16th, and will... Read More

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October 19, 2017

Buhari congratulates Adesina on winning the World Food Prize Laureate

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday congratulated former Minister of Agriculture, Dr Akinwumi Adesina on winning the 2017 World Food Prize Laureate. Adesina, who is the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), will today (Thursday) be presented the $250,000 prize and Laureate sculpture at a ceremony at the Iowa State Capitol, United States. In a statement by the... Read More

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October 19, 2017

Nigeria can win the World Cup in Russia – Pinnick

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick has said Nigerians can win the FIFA World Cup in Russia in 2018. Pinnick said this during the official opening of the Federation’s Annual General Assembly in Jos on Thursday. He said with the preparation the association is putting in place, Nigeria can win the tournament. “Our highest... Read More

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October 19, 2017

Buhari did not rebuke us for owing salaries – Governors

The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) has described reports that President Muhammadu Buhari chided governors and not happy with them as false. Background: Before his trip to Turkey, some governors had met with the President. After the meeting, Femi Adesina, Buhari’s spokesman in a statement said the President asked how the governors sleep while owing salaries. “How... Read More

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October 19, 2017

IPOB: Abia governor Ikpeazu lifts curfew on Aba

Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has lifted the curfew imposed on the commercial city of Aba. What happened: Governor Ikpeazu had declared a 6am to 6pm curfew in Aba after some members of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) clashed with soldiers. What is happening: Enyinnaya Appolos, the governor’s chief press secretary said it is as a... Read More

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October 19, 2017

After accusing IGP, FG arraigns senator Misau

The Federal Government on Thursday arraigned Senator representing Bauchi Central, Isah Misau before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama, Abuja. Misau was arraigned for allegedly making injurious falsehood statement against the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris. Background: Senator Misau had accused Ibrahim Idris of collecting bribe from organisations where policemen were deployed to... Read More

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October 19, 2017

FRSC begins operation “Show your licence’’ in Lagos

The Lagos State Sector Command, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has commenced operation “Show Your Licence’’ across the state to arrest drivers without a valid licence. The State Sector commander, Hyginus Omeje said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Thursday. “The state command, this week, inaugurated... Read More

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October 19, 2017

Suspected billionaire kidnapper, Evans pleads “not guilty”

The billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans has reversed his guilty plea to two counts of conspiracy and kidnapping to “not guilty.” Appearing before Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Ikeja Division of the Lagos State High Court on Thursday, Evans pleaded not guilty to the charges of conspiracy to commit felony to with kidnapping under Section 411... Read More

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October 19, 2017

Lagos Govt amends charges against kidnap kingpin, Evans

The Lagos State Government has amended the charges it filed against kidnap kingpin, Evans and the five others. Highlights: The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Lagos, Titilayo Shitta-Bey told Justice Hakeem Oshodi that the amendment relates only to the punishment section for the second charge. According to Channels Television, the DPP also submitted that there... Read More

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October 19, 2017

FG set to publish names of suspected looters

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abukabar Malami SAN, has disclosed that “President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all relevant agencies to compile documents on names of all looters with a view to promptly enforcing the judgment of a Federal High Court in Lagos ordering the government to release to Nigerians information... Read More

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October 19, 2017

These are how many more erections Rochas Okorocha will show us (PHOTOS)

Well… if you thought the governor of Imo, Rochas Okorochas was through with statues, forget it – more statues are yet unveiled. Before we go into that, let’s take us back to how it started. Background: The governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha erected a statue of President Jacob Zuma of South Africa – did not go... Read More

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October 19, 2017

Disregard rumours of vaccination on school children – Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has asked Nigerians to disregard the rumour going around in some parts of the country that the military was administering vaccinations on school children. Highlights: Health Minister said there was no iota of truth in the claim and called on members of the public to remain calm as... Read More

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October 19, 2017

Court orders interim forfeiture of 14 properties linked to former FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has approved the application of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for interim forfeiture of 14 properties linked to a former minister of a Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Bala Mohammed. Reference: In September, the EFCC seized the said properties. The former minister is standing trial bordering on abuse of... Read More

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October 19, 2017

Kidnapping of Police officers is “very embarrassing and annoying” – IGP

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris has expressed displeasure over the spate of the kidnapping of policemen in the country, describing it as “very embarrassing and annoying”. Background: A Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Amos Aliyu was abducted by unknown gunmen in Munya local government area of Niger, alongside his orderly. Before that, an... Read More

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October 19, 2017

Air Force deploys fighter aircraft, troops to put an to end to violence in Plateau

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed its troops and fighter aircraft including the L-39ZA aircraft and the EC-135 attack helicopter to Jos, Plateau, to join the military efforts in curtailing the herdsmen’s killings in the state. This deployment was announced on Thursday by the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya, who... Read More

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October 19, 2017

“The PDP will not die, either Obasanjo joins us or not” – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that it will not force former President Olusegun Obasanjo to return to the party. It said it would respect the decision of the former President, but added that whether he returned or not, it (the party) would not die. Background: Obasanjo met with Makarfi in Abeokuta but, later... Read More

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