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LAUTECH

September 20, 2017

LAUTECH will resume on Friday | Saraki confirms

Senate President Bukola Saraki has confirmed that students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) will resume on Friday. Saraki on Wednesday tweeted that the intervention of his office will ensure the immediate resumption of academic activities. He wrote: “Glad that after our intervention, #LAUTECH students will be returning back to school. Kudos to the @oyostategovt and @StateofOsun!” Glad... Read More

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September 20, 2017

NNPC begins oil exploration process in Sokoto

The Nigeria National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC) said it has started the process of oil and gas exploration in Sokoto. NNPC Group Managing Director, Maikanti Baru said this when he received Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto state, at the NNPC Towers in Abuja. “We have been on the issue of exploration in the frontier basins and so far... Read More

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Looters

September 20, 2017

What would have happened without Operation Python Dance – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has said Nigeria would have been in crisis if President Muhammadu Buhari had not deployed troops to the South-East. Mohammed said this while speaking with state house correspondents in Abuja on Wednesday. What happened: The army had launched ‘Operation Python Dance II’ in the South-East to reduce the agitations in the... Read More

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September 20, 2017

Health workers begin indefinite strike on Thursday

The Joint Health Sector Union on Wednesday declared a nationwide indefinite strike. JOHESU national Chairman, Biobelemoye Josiah announced this during a media briefing in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Background: The health workers had issued a 30-day ultimatum to the Federal Government which he said expired on September 13. Another seven-day ultimatum was also issued on September 14. What is... Read More

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September 20, 2017

Nigerians have so much to praise God for – Osinbajo

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said Nigerians have a lot to praise God for. He said this in an interview on the sideline of a 400-hour non-stop praise and worship organized by Halleluyah Nigeria to celebrate Nigeria’s 57th Independence anniversary. “As you know, scripture says that God inhabits the praises of His people and our belief is that praising... Read More

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September 20, 2017

Yorubas, Hausas no longer need Igbos to win elections – Okorocha

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has said other ethnic groups no longer need the help of the Igbos to win elections. He said this during an interactive session with journalists in Owerri, the state capital. What he said: Igbos have to change their strategy to remain relevant in Nigerian politics. “Today, Hausa have realised they can... Read More

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Herman Hembe YNaija

September 20, 2017

You must return salaries immediately | Supreme Court tells sacked Rep, Hembe

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application filed by Herman Hembe, sacked member of the House of Representatives from Benue State. What happened: The Supreme Court had sacked Hembe, ruling that Dorathy Mato won the Vandeikiya/Konshisha federal constituency election. The apex court order Hembe to return all salaries paid to him throughout his stay in office. The... Read More

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September 20, 2017

Court clears Diezani in crude oil fraud charge

One of the nine counts of $1.6bn crude oil fraud instituted against businessman, Jide Omokore, and five others was struck out on Wednesday by a Federal High Court in Abuja. Presiding judge, Nnamdi Dimgba struck out the 8th count. What happened: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had alleged that the six defendants diverted about $1.6bn proceeds... Read More

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September 20, 2017

Support Buhari, stop clamouring for 2019 Presidency | Group tells Northern Governors

The Chairman of Northern People Political Vanguard (NPPV), Tondo Joseph, on Wednesday in Makurdi has advised Governors of Northern States in the country to stop clamouring for the 2019 presidency, Daily Trust reports. Highlights: “Northern Governors should stop clamouring for 2019 presidency but rather support the Buhari led-administration to succeed. They should stop distracting him... Read More

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September 20, 2017

Neymar asks PSG to sell Cavani after free-kick row

Neymar is demanding that Paris Saint-Germain sell his team-mate, Edinson Cavani after their row against Lyon on Sunday, Spanish newspaper Sport has claimed. The Brazilian has made his feelings abundantly clear to the management of the club. Cavani and Neymar argued over who would take a free kick and a penalty during the match, with PSG boss... Read More

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September 20, 2017

Commission develops mass literacy programme for 10 million Nigerians

The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult Education and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), says it has developed an operational plan for a “National Mass Literacy Programme’’ aimed at reaching about 10 million Nigerians. The NMEC Executive Secretary, Prof. Abba Haladu, said this on Tuesday on sidelines of the Ministerial Press Briefing in celebration of The International... Read More

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September 20, 2017

“We are concerned at the exposure of traits of terrorism in IPOB” | Former Senator writes letter to the UN

Nigeria’s senate president during the end of the third republic, Ameh Ebute has reportedly written a letter to the UN over the recent events in the Southeast. According to TheCable, Mr Ebute said the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) which he described as a terrorist group, was capable of causing “mass genocide” in Nigeria. In the... Read More

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September 20, 2017

Again, CAN says Buhari plans to Islamise Nigeria through Sukuk bond

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja by its General Secretary, Rev. Musa Asake has insisted that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government is planning to Islamise the country – This time they cite the SUKUK or Islamic bond. Explainer (Proshare): Sukuk or Islamic Bond is a financial instrument structured to... Read More

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September 20, 2017

I can’t confirm whether President Buhari signed the proscription of IPOB – Adesina

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, says he cannot confirm whether President Muhammadu Buhari signed the declaration of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist organisation. Sequence: Nigerian Army launches Operation Python Dance II in Southeast Nigeria. Residents, especially... Read More

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September 20, 2017

Fani-Kayode describes Buhari’s #UNGA speech as shameless and uninspiring

A former Minister of Aviation and former Minister of Culture and Tourism, Femi Fani-Kayode berated President Muhammadu Buhari for his speech at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly, saying he left out issues that concern Nigeria and faced other countries facing similar situations. [Read Also: North Korea must be stopped | 5 things we learnt from President Buhari’s... Read More

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September 20, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: IPOB crisis ‘bigger than Boko Haram’ | Airforce joins “Egwu Eke” | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Airforce joins Operation Python Dance II in the Southeast – YNaija NLC threatens to name and shame governors owing salaries – YNaija What led Nigeria into recession – former Minister – YNaija Nigeria’s domestic debts hit N14.06tn in June – NBS – YNaija Customs recovers 18 “smuggled” bulletproof vehicles from... Read More

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September 20, 2017

Gombe civil servant remanded for allegedly insulting the governor

Abubakar Adamu has reportedly been remanded in prison by the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Gombe for allegedly insulting the governor of the state, Ibrahim Dankwambo, and his mother. Report (by Punch): Mr Adamu, 35, who works with the State Ministry of Higher Education was sued by one Inuwa Dattijo, a.k.a. D. J. Maitaya, of the... Read More

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September 20, 2017

Customs recovers 18 “smuggled” bulletproof vehicles from Abuja shop

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (retd.) of the Nigeria Customs Service Tuesday, said it had impounded exotic bulletproof vehicles, which were imported into the country without payment of duties. Highlights: The 18 suspected smuggled vehicles were seized from a car dealer, Kefiano Motors Limited, in Abuja. 13 were bulletproof and did not have... Read More

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September 20, 2017

Nigeria’s domestic debts hit N14.06tn in June – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its report on Nigerian Domestic and Foreign Debt – June 2017 data yesterday, said Nigeria’s foreign debt stood at $15.05 billion, while the domestic debt portfolio was put at N14.06 trillion in June this year. Explainer (as given by NBS): This represents a growth of $3.64 billion and... Read More

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September 20, 2017

What really led Nigeria into recession – Former minister

A former Minister of Finance and one-time High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, in Sokoto on Tuesday while hosting Senator Shehu Sani (Kaduna Central) has identified high overheads in governance and other expenses associated with Nigeria’s federal system as the reason why Nigeria fell into recession. Highlights: Alhaji also said the creation... Read More

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September 20, 2017

Kogi, Ekiti, others still owing salaries despite bailout funds and Paris Club refund – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to name and shame state governors, who refused to pay complete salaries to workers in the country, in spite of the bailout funds and the Paris Club refunds. NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, said this at the National Executive Council meeting of the Non Academic Staff Union of Educational... Read More

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September 20, 2017

Air Force joins Operation Python Dance II in the Southeast

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has joined the Operation Python Dance II exercise in the Southeast by deploying its air assets. Highlights: A statement on Tuesday by the Director of Information and Public Relations of the NAF, Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya, said “the essence of the deployment is to provide the necessary air cover to... Read More

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September 19, 2017

Lai Mohammed criticised proscription of Boko Haram, he now sings a different tune – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has challenged Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed to to name those “treasury looters” he claimed are sponsoring the Indigenous People of Biafra. Fayose stated this in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka. He said, “More than 20 months after he claimed that... Read More

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September 19, 2017

Unfreeze Patience Jonathan’s accounts | Reps order banks

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has ordered six commercial banks to unfreeze the accounts of former first lady, Patience Jonathan. The committee chaired by Uzoma Nkem-Abonta (Abia-PDP), gave the directive on Tuesday in Abuja at a hearing on a petition by Mrs. Jonathan. Background: Mrs Jonathan had written the House of Representatives alleging... Read More

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Nnamdi Kanu

September 19, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu may have been killed by invading soldiers – Lawyer

Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lawyer representing leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has said his client was kidnapped by soldiers and possibly killed already. Ejiofor made the allegation in a statement on Tuesday issued in reaction to insinuations that Kanu has fled. Background: There had been insinuations that Nnamdi Kanu had fled hid... Read More

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September 19, 2017

Igbos are everywhere, even in Sambisa forest – Ikpeazu

Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has said there are Igbos in the Sambisa Forest, where Boko Haram insurgents are hibernating. The governor said this after meeting with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday. He added that the population of Igbos in the South-East is lower than those outside the region. “I want... Read More

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September 19, 2017

The Late 5: Buhari addresses world leaders at the 72nd #UNGA; Students react to suspension of ASUU strike; and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhamadu Buhari Tuesday addressed world leaders at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly. Delivering his speech, Buhari thanked the international community for its efforts in taming Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region, while urging the UN Security Council to take every necessary... Read More

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September 19, 2017

Psquare are ‘fighting’ again and Paul just confirmed the cancellation of their US tour

Rumours of a fight between the music duo of Paul and Peter Okoye known as Psquare have thickened as the pop stars have cancelled their American tour scheduled for September. In recent weeks, there have been reports that the duo are currently fighting and fans may soon be served the news of their split for... Read More

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September 19, 2017

Why I can’t dethrone Nnamdi Kanu’s father – Ikpeazu

Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has said leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu should be separated from his father, who is a traditional ruler in the state. He said this on Tuesday while speaking with State House Correspondents after a meeting with Vice-president, Yemi Osinbajo. What happened: Some youth in the state... Read More

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September 19, 2017

Asset recovery can only be achieved through cooperation of the international community – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said combating corruption and asset recovery can only be possible with the support of the international community. Buhari said while addressing the 72nd UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. He said, “Through our individual national efforts, state institutions are being strengthened to promote accountability, and to combat corruption and... Read More

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