The News Blog

September 22, 2017

Why I was at the Presidential Villa – Oyegun

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun has said he never had any meeting with former factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi disclosed this in a statement Friday in Abuja. What happened: There had been reports that the APC... Read More

Ali Modu Sheriff, APC Chairman, John Oyegun, Meeting, Presidential Villa

September 22, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents kill 9 IDPs in Borno

Boko Haram insurgents have killed nine people in the Rann Internally Displaced Persons camp in Borno. An aid worker and a resident confirmed this on Friday. The aid workers said the attack happened near Rann, in northeastern Borno state, on Wednesday. “Nine people were killed while working on their farms about three kilometres (just under two... Read More

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September 22, 2017

Send your wards to Nigerian universities for their first degree | JAMB tells elites

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board has told elites to allow their wards obtain their first degree in Nigeria before going for further studies abroad. JAMB registrar, Ishaq Oloyede gave the advice while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Friday. He said: “It is better for the elite in Nigeria to let their wards and children attend universities,... Read More

Elites, first degree, JAMB, univerisities

Failure

September 22, 2017

RED co-founder, Chude Jideonwo speaks on liberal assumptions at Yale

Chude Jideonwo, co-founder of RED Thursday spoke at Yale University. Jideonwo, one of 18 World Fellows in the Class of 2017 interacted with members of the university community and the general public at the event tagged, “The Yale Bubble”, held at the Linsly-Chiddenten Hall. Jideonwo also spoke on elite arrogance and the ability for individuals... Read More

September 22, 2017

Vacate proscription order against us | IPOB tells court

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to vacate an order proscribing it. What happened: The court on Wednesday had proscribed the activities of the group and declared it a terrorist organisation. Before then, the South East Governors’ Forum had proscribed the group. What is happening: IPOB’s leader,... Read More

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September 22, 2017

How we will stop oil theft through DNA fingerprints – FG

The Federal Government has said it would start conducting deoxyribonucleic acid finger-printing of the country’s crude oil to apprehend criminals at the end of the year. Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, made this known during the inauguration of an ultra-modern Bio-Resources Laboratory and Feeding Mill Complex in Odi, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of... Read More

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September 22, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents not controlling 7 Borno LGAs – Army

The Nigerian Army on Friday said reports that terrorist group, Boko Haram currently control seven Local Government Areas(LGAs) in Borno state is false. In a statement on Friday, Deputy Director Public Relations, Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole, Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu said one Buba Galadima in an interview claimed ‘Seven Local Governments Areas of Borno State were still under control... Read More

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September 22, 2017

Tanker driver blames Dangote for the Lagos gridlock (WATCH)

The gridlock in Apapa does not look like it is about to end and has now got to Obanikoro – which might move further towards Ikorodu if nothing is done to salvage the situation. On our visit to Ojuelegba, we noticed that many residents of the axis affected by the traffic practically walk to and... Read More

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September 22, 2017

Just In: Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar make FIFA best player shortlist

Lionel Messi has been named alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar on the three-man shortlist for the Best FIFA Men’s Player Award. They were announced in London on Friday. The Brazilian star had joined Paris Saint-Germain in a 222 million euros ($266 million) deal from Barcelona. Ronaldo had led Real Madrid to the La Liga title and a third... Read More

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September 22, 2017

Why proscription of IPOB was necessary – Ohanaeze

The Youth wing of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Ohanaeze Youth Council Worldwide has said it supports the proscription of the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The group said this in a statement signed by he National President, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Deputy National President, Dr Arthur Obiora, Secretary General, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, Dr. Kingsley Dozie and... Read More

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September 22, 2017

How long Buhari will stay in the UK – Presidency

Spokesman of the President, Femi Adesina has said President Muhammadu Buhari will spend four days in London. Adesina said this while speaking on BBC Hausa on Friday. Background: President Buhari had arrived at London, after speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Presidency had earlier announced that Buhari will stop at... Read More

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September 22, 2017

Stop crying foul | Islamic leaders lash out at CAN

The Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has said Muslims have continued to tolerate the imposition of Christian ways on them and never complained. The council said in response to a statement by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) that the Federal Government was attempting to Islamise the country, through the issuance of Sukuk bonds. What happened:... Read More

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September 22, 2017

Nigeria did not tell us to shut Radio Biafra – UK govt

The United Kingdom has denied that the Federal Government made a request for it to shut down Radio Biafra. The radio station is being run in the United Kingdom by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). What happened: Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed had said the Federal Government approached the... Read More

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Tammy Abraham

September 22, 2017

Tammy Abraham denies leaving England for Nigeria

Chelsea striker Kevin Oghenetega Tamaraebi Bakumo-Abraham, known as Tammy Abraham has denied reports that he is set to switch international allegiances to Nigeria in a bid to play at next year’s World Cup. He insisted, “I remain available for selection for England.” The 19-year-old, currently on loan to Swansea, played for England at this summer’s... Read More

September 22, 2017

Mugabe attacks Donald Trump at #UNGA, calls him “Giant Gold Goliath”

The President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe came all out for U.S. President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday – calling him the “Giant Gold Goliath.” Highlights: Mugabe, 93, took Trump to task both on policy and appearance. “Some of us were,” Mugabe said, pausing for emphasis, “embarrassed, if not frightened, by what appeared... Read More

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September 22, 2017

“I have not for once gained one single thing from PDP” – Ifeanyi Ubah

The Chairman of Capital Oil and Gas Limited, Ifeanyi Ubah Thursday, says he has not gained anything from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Antecedent: The PDP suspended him for one month for allegedly making “disparaging allegations” against the party over the conduct of the Anambra governorship primary election which he lost to Oseloka Obaze. The PDP... Read More

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September 22, 2017

“Stop stoking the embers of disharmony and divisions in the polity” | Wike attacks Lai Mohammed

The governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike Thursday, at the All Nigeria Editors Conference in Port Harcourt has advised the Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Lai Mohammed, to stop “stoking the embers of disharmony”. Antecedent: The minister had accused “the coalition of the politically disgruntled and the treasury looters” of sponsoring the Indigenous People of Biafra... Read More

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September 22, 2017

The Big 5: Non-academic staff of Nigerian universities calls off strike; World’s richest woman dies at 94; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Following the lead of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the non-teaching staff of Nigerian universities have suspended their two-week-old strike over the non-implementation of an agreement reached with the federal government. The Federal Government reached an agreement with the group... Read More

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September 22, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Kim Jong Un gives new threat | Chelsea agree to sell Diego Costa | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. We will not allow anybody to do backdoor admission – JAMB – YNaija We are not terrorists and can never be – IPOB – YNaija Non-teaching staff of Universities suspend strike – YNaija Customs DG meets Turkey envoy today over illegal arms importation – YNaija No harm will ever come... Read More

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September 22, 2017

World’s richest woman, Liliane Bettencourt dies, aged 94

The world’s richest woman, Liliane Bettencourt has died, her family announced on Thursday. Bettencourt, who was 94, was the heiress of the French cosmetics company L’Oreal. She was the daughter of the company’s founder, Eugène Schueller. Her net worth was estimated at around $44 billion. Bettencourt joined her father’s company at age 15 as an apprentice... Read More

L'oreal, Liliane Bettencourt, World's Richest Woman

September 22, 2017

We will not allow anybody to do “backdoor” admission – JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Thursday, said it will not tolerate illegal admissions by any higher institution – students admitted illegally won’t be regularised anymore. ‎JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, stated this at a Training and Sensitization Forum on Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) for admission offers, candidates and stakeholders on in Abuja.... Read More

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September 22, 2017

“No harm will ever come to a Northerner in the East” – Ohanaeze

The President General, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief John Nwodo Thursday, when he visited the governor of Kano, Abdullahi Ganduje assured Northerners resident in the Southeast of their safety. Highlights: “Every Nigerian can live in any part of the country of his choice and no harm will ever come to a Northerner in the East. When the temperature... Read More

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September 22, 2017

9 policemen arrested in Lagos for extortion

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Edgal Imohimi Thursday, said that nine policemen, one traffic warden and two others have been arrested for extorting money from motorists. The report: The arrest was a follow-up to his warning to officers and men of the state police command to guide against corruption and unprofessional conducts. He said the X-Squad... Read More

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September 22, 2017

Customs DG meets Turkish envoy today over illegal arms importation

The Comptroller General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali, (retd.) Thursday, announced that the service would be having a diplomatic meeting with the Ambassador of Turkey on Friday (today) – to address the spate of illegal of weapons into the country. Highlights: The Tin Can Island command of the service on Tuesday uncovered another container suspected to... Read More

Col. Hameed Ali, illegal arms importation, Nigerian Customs Service, Turkey

September 22, 2017

Non-teaching staff of Universities suspend strike

The Non-teaching staff of Nigerian Universities have suspended their two-week-old strike over the non-implementation of an agreement reached with the federal government. Sequence of events: On September 11, the non-teaching staff of universities under the auspices of Joint Action Committee (JAC) had embarked on an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of it’s 12- point demand. Yesterday, FG... Read More

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IPOB

September 22, 2017

“We are not terrorists and can never be” | IPOB replies FG

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it is surprised that Nigeria proscribed a “peaceful organisation”. Reference: Nigerian defence headquarters declared IPOB a “militant terrorist organisation” – followed by the proscription of same by Southeast governors. Buhari took the heat off the Defence Headquarters and signed the declaration, which the AGF followed up and; A... Read More

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September 21, 2017

Gunmen invade Zamfara FRSC office, kill official

Unidentified gunmen invaded the Tsafe command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Zamfara state on Thursday, killing an official. NAN quoted a source as saying the attackers numbering over 20 stormed the premises of the command on motorcycles around 10am. “There was confusion as sounds of sporadic gunshots rented the air, while the... Read More

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September 21, 2017

We must not allow another civil war in Nigeria | Ohanaeze leader says

President-General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, John Nwodo has said the country must not be allowed to experience another civil war. Nwodo said this on Thursday when he paid a visit to Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto. “Yes, our country is facing a trying ‎period, but we should not, under any circumstance, allow the experience of... Read More

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September 21, 2017

Air Force destroys more Boko Haram structures

The Nigerian Air Force on Thursday said it has concluded its operation in Borno, after destroying more structures belonging to Terrorist group, Boko Haram. What happened: The Air Force had launched an operation to clear Boko Haram terrorists attacking the North-East. The NAF had twice destroyed structures belonging to the group. What is happening: The... Read More

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