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United States will respond to Russia’s move to expel diplomats by Sept 1

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said Monday that the United States will respond to Russia’s government’s move to cut American diplomatic staff in Russia by over 700, according to POLITICO reports. Tillerson promised the U.S. response after his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Sunday. The U.S. is yet to decide on what... Read More

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Independent candidacy will allow electorates make their choices – Oduah

Former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah has said the approval of independent candidacy would stop political parties from forcing candidates on members. Oduah, who represents Anambra North Senatorial District in the Senate said it would also give Nigerians the opportunity to “choose any person they truly want to represent them’’. “For the first time, with that... Read More

choices, electorates, Independent candidacy, stella oduah

Gunmen abduct passengers heading for Lagos in Rivers

Gunmen, Monday morning kidnapped 15 occupants of a Lagos-bound bus belonging to God is Good Motors, Punch reports. The hoodlums had accosted the bus at Elibrada, Emohua axis of East-West road in Rivers State at about 7.20 am. Details later…

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Troops kill 13 Boko Haram terrorists

The Nigerian Army, Operation Lafiya Dole, reportedly killed over 13 terrorists on Saturday in various areas in Borno and Adamawa during clearance operations. The spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, confirmed in a statement that 12 were neutralised when the troops laid ambushed for them at Miyanti-Banki junction in Borno and one at Kafin Hausa in Madagali... Read More

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Court orders permanent forfeiture of Diezani’s $37.5m mansion

The Federal High Court Lagos has ordered the permanent forfeiture of a $37.5 million mansion on Banana Island, Lagos allegedly owned by a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. The court also ordered that the sums of sums of $2,740,197.96 and N84,537,840.70 realised as rents on the property should equally be forfeited to the... Read More

Alison-Madueke Diezani, corruption, EFCC, Fraud

Devolution of power: Militant groups threaten to declare N’Delta Republic

A coalition of Niger Delta militant groups Saturday, have threatened to declare a Niger Delta Republic if the Federal Government failed to embrace devolution of power and fiscal federalism. The militants, who spoke under the aegis of the Coalition of Niger Delta Agitators, stated that they were prepared to mobilise other agitating groups in the... Read More

Devolution of Power, Federal Government, Militants, Niger Delta

We will locate, prosecute those behind Anambra church attack – Police

The Nigeria Police has released its official statement on the attack, where a gunman opened fire on worshipping members of St. Philip Catholic church Amakwa in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area. In a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner of Police, Garba Umar, the police confirmed the death of eleven, while eighteen was left injured. The... Read More

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Islamic group condemns Anambra killings

The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria on Monday condemned the killings in St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Anambra. It was reported that a gunman stormed the church and killed several worshipers and injured several others. The group made the condemnation in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by its National Coordinator, Alhaji Ibrahim... Read More

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Buhari calls Gov Obiano over Anambra killings

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday called the Governor of Anambra, Willie Obiano, to commiserate with him over the attack on the St. Phillips Catholic Church in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the state. The police have confirmed 11 deaths and alongside the Governor vowed to arrest the gunman and other involved. According to a statement... Read More

Anambra killings, Muhammadu Buhari, Willie Obiano

Osinbajo congratulates Nigerian medical doctor who achieved a “rare feat”

The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo Sunday has said the problem in Nigeria is the inadequate management of resources. Osinbajo said the Federal Government is now doing more when funds are scarce than in the days when oil was selling at over 100 dollars per barrel. Osinbajo stated this when he received a U.S.-based Nigerian medical... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Nigeria on the pathway to economic recovery – Ita Enang Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Sen. Ita Enang says Nigeria will soon recover from the economic meltdown. 2. PDP Chair, Makarfi airs his views on restructuring The National Chairman... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Trump accuses ‘fake news’ of ignoring successes | Northern Nigeria divided on restructuring | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Nigeria on the pathway to economic recovery – Ita Enang – YNaija PDP Chair, Makarfi airs his views on restructuring – YNaija PDP condemns Anambra church attack, say it is a call for moral rearmament – YNaija “There should be no age limit for president” – Obasanjo... Read More

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PDP vows to bring Kano Speaker to book for flouting court order

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the leadership of the Kano State House of Assembly of violating a court order. According to The Nation, the court, in a July 12 judgment, sacked an All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker, Hayatu Sallau (Kura/Garun Mallam constituency), from the House of Assembly. The judgment... Read More

APC, kano, Kano State House of Assembly, party politics, PDP

Nigeria on the pathway to economic recovery – Ita Enang

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Sen. Ita Enang says Nigeria will soon recover from the economic meltdown. A statement signed by his media aide, Essien Inyang, on Sunday in Abuja, said Enang disclosed this at an event organised to mark the end of the second legislative year of... Read More

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Indecent dressing responsible for increased rape incidents – Islamic group

The Islamic Group Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has blamed indecent dressing for the increase in rape cases in women. This was highlighted in a statement released by the group in response to a protest on rape staged by another group War Against Rape (WAR), Punch reports. Members of WAR had staged the protest at the office of the Lagos... Read More

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PDP Chair, Makarfi airs his views on restructuring

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi Sunday, said that the party was not against restructuring, but there should a debate on what should be restructured. Makarfi, who spoke in an interview with Vanguard, said, “Because it (restructuring) means different things to different people, there is a need to sit down... Read More

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Buhari will only return if his doctors permit – Femi Adesina

The Special Adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, says the demands of the civil society groups who are staging a protest in Abuja, are not known to the laws of Nigeria. In a statement on Saturday, the groups said Nigerian entertainer, Charly Boy, would lead a protest to demand that President Muhammadu... Read More

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PDP condemns Anambra church attack, say it is a call for moral rearmament

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the Sunday church killing that took place in Anambra. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Dayo Adeyeye, the PDP described the attack as “barbaric, sacrilegious”, adding that it indicates that “our society is fast degenerating into a state of anomie with total moral collapse.” The... Read More

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“There should be no age limit for president” – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said Sunday, that anyone, notwithstanding the age, should be allowed to lead the country, as long as the citizens chose the person. He noted that it would be wrong to determine minimum age for a presidential candidate without also specifying the maximum age beyond which one would no longer be able... Read More

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Anambra church attack, an appalling crime against humanity – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the attack on a Catholic Church in Anambra on Sunday. The attack led to the death of 11 people, while 18 others are severely injured. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President described the incident as “an appalling crime against humanity... Read More

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Releasing names of looters will slow down anti-corruption war – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has said releasing the names of some looters, as ordered by a court, would slow down the anti-graft war. Mohammed said this on Sunday while speaking on Channels TV. He said the Federal Government has to protect the privacy of indicted persons who voluntarily returned their loot. He said some... Read More

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Nnamdi Kanu should be arrested and detained – Edwin Clark

Convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Edwin Clark has said leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu should be arrested. In an interview with Vanguard, Clark said Kanu should be detained for declaring that there would be no election in Anambra State. According to him, the IPOB leader was misleading... Read More

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Anambra church attack abominable – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has described the attack on worshippers in church in Anambra as “abominable.” Dogara said this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media & Public Affairs, Mr Turaki Hassan. A gunman had attacked worshippers at a Catholic church on Sunday, killing... Read More

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We are the highest performing in the history of Nigeria – Senate

The 8th Senate has said it “remains the highest performing Senate in the history of the country.” Chairman, Senate of the Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, in a statement on Sunday, said Nigerians should judge the upper chamber based on its achievements and facts. Abdullahi said, “The facts speak for... Read More

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Osinbajo drops ICPC board members under probe

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has dropped two recently nominated Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission members who are said to be undergoing investigations by the same commission. This came after reports that some of the nominated members were under investigation by the ICPC. The Acting President had recently appointed Chairman and members of... Read More

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Anambra church attack caused by feud between two brothers – Obiano

Anambra governor, Willie Obiano has said the shooting at St Philip’s Catholic church in Ozubulu was caused by a feud between two brothers from the community who live abroad. A masked gunman had killed 8 people, after opening fire on the congregation during service. Ifeanyi Aniagoh, media aide of the governor, in a statement said... Read More

anambra, church attack, shootings, Willie Obiano

Arsenal defeats Chelsea to win Community Shield

Arsenal on Sunday defeated Chelsea 4-1 in a penalty shootout to win the Community Sheild at the Wembley Stadium. The game had ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, leading to a shootout. Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and striker Alvaro Morata both missed in succession. Arsenal duo Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Giroud then both converted their kicks to... Read More

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Bullet-proof car: I did not buy a BMW, it’s govt property – Oduah

Former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah has said she is not aware of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) probing any matter concerning her. Oduah was reacting to reports that she has been invited by the EFCC for questioning over a N225 million bullet-proof BMW allegedly purchased her when she was a minister. However, the... Read More

bmw, bullet-proof car, EFCC, stella oduah

Relinquish the house you got from Kwara govt | Falana tells Saraki

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has asked Senate President Bukola Saraki to return pension he received as former governor to the Kwara State government. Falana also asked him to return the house built for him as a former governor. Saraki had said he wrote to the Kwara State government to stop his pension, after SERAP... Read More

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Gunman killed 8, injured 18 in Anambra church attack – Police

The Anambra State Police command has confirmed that a gunmen attacked St. Philip Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area on Sunday. According to the Police, 8 worshippers were killed, while 18 others were injured. Commissioner of Police, Mr Garba Umar, said the remains of the dead had been deposited at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital... Read More

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