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I regret losing my relationship with Tinubu – Obanikoro

Former minister of state for defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, says he regrets having an estranged relationship with APC’s national leader, Bola Tinubu. In an Interview with Punch, the former minister said he’s happy to be back on a peaceful note with Tinubu. “I was happy that the reconciliation was done successfully. As I have said earlier, a... Read More

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Police officer, siblings, murdered during masquerade festival in Lagos

A police inspector and two siblings were victims of a violent outbreak during a masquerade festival at Ilagbo community, on Saturday, 20th May in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State. According to Punch, the fight started when youths from neighbouring Oriyanrin joined the festival at Ilagbo. Elders of the community however, sent the youths away. The interlopers... 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. Airforce Personnel invade UNIOSUN, students, lecturers injured Men of the Nigerian Airforce have reportedly invaded the University of Osun State, dealing blows with weapons on students and lecturers on the campus. 11 students are reported injured. 2. Coup rumours are real – Pilgrim boss... Read More

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The World holds its breath as President Trump finally meets Pope Francis

by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump is on the fourth day of his nine-day trip abroad. After visiting Saudi-Arabia and Israel, visiting their sacred sites and taking part in symbolic rituals, the President is set for his next stop – The Vatican. Referred to as the Holy headquarters of the Catholic Church, Trump will finally meet... Read More

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Ex-Naval Chief, others in trouble for alleged N62.8bn fraud

The Nation reports that seven officers, a retired Rear Admiral and five businessmen have been indicted for allegedly diverting N62.8billion belonging to the Nigerian Navy. The fraud allegedly occurred between 2013 and 2015 when Vice Admiral, Usman Jibrin, was the Chief of Naval Staff. A former Naval Chief of Accounts has however refunded N155million to... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist | Coup Rumours are real – Pilgrim boss | FRSC dares Gov Ambode | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Buhari’s media aide, Femi Adesina, speaks on coup rumours – YNaija Coup rumours are real – Pilgrim boss – YNaija You can’t force us off Lagos roads – FRSC – YNaija TMC postpones Fela’s Hard Rock Cafe induction indefinitely – YNaija Airforce Personnel invade UNIOSUN, students, lecturers... Read More

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Airforce personnel invade UNIOSUN, students, lecturers injured

No fewer than 11 students, and lecturers were reportedly injured, on Tuesday, when men of the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Safety invaded Osun State University, in Ipetu Ijesa, Punch reports. According to the report, no reason was given for the invasion, however, residents say it was not the first time air force men terrorised... Read More

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Buhari’s media aide, Femi Adesina, speaks on coup rumours

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has asked Nigerians to disregard media reports on coup plot. Adesina, who spoke in Abuja in Tuesday said the Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Tukur Burutai, was only doing a military routine when he warned army officers to stop parleying with politicians. According... Read More

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TMC postpones Fela’s Hard Rock Cafe induction indefinitely

The Temple Management Company (TMC) which had originally scheduled Fela’s induction into the Hard Rock Music Memorabilia Collection for Thursday 25th May 2017, has postponed the event till ‘a later date’. In a statement signed by its management, TMC said issues bordering on security, logistics and event preparation were responsible for the shift. The company also... Read More

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Coup rumours are real – Pilgrim boss

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Tor Uja, has called on Christians to wake up to the rumours of a military coup and say no to it, according to Daily Post. Uja warned that such rumours are real and that Christians should be ready to defend the nation against any threat to... Read More

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‘You can’t force us off Lagos roads’ – FRSC tells Ambode

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said the Lagos State Governor does not have the right to push the Corps off the roads. Assistant Corps Marshal and Zonal Commanding Officer of the commission, Shehu Zaki, said it has the right to operate both on the highways and within the cities. Lagos Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode,... Read More

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Economic sabotage: Ifeanyi Ubah’s actions punishable by death – DSS

by Azeez Adeniyi The Department of State Services has said the offence committed by Chief Executive Officer of Capital Oil and Gas Ltd, Ifeanyi Ubah is punishable by death. The secret police had arrested Ubah for allegedly diverting about 80 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (commonly called petrol), kept in his custody by the... Read More

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Osinbajo condemns Manchester Arena terror attack

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has condemned the terrorist attack on Manchester Arena during a concert on Monday. In a statement by his media aide, Laolu Akande on Tuesday, Osinbajo condoled with the government of the United Kingdom. He wrote, “Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, strongly condemns the despicable terrorist attack on innocent... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. “I AM SO SORRY” | ARIANA GRANDE HEARTBROKEN AFTER MANCHESTER ARENA EXPLOSION US singer, Ariana Grande, has expressed her shock following the suspected terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena during her concert. About 19 people are reported to have died in the attack which happened... Read More

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Wike is simply craving attention – Amaechi

by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaech.i has said governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has gone “mad again.” He was responding to an allegation that he (Amaechi) is a sponsor of cultist groups and activities in the state. In a statement on Tuesday, Amaechi urged Governor Wike to approach the court. “Yesterday, the... Read More

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Manchester Arena attacker identified as Salman Abedi

by Azeez Adeniyi The police has said the attacker who bombed the Manchester Arena during a concert by Arian Grande on Monday night was by 22-year-old Salman Abedi. Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, Ian Hopkins said no further details can be given presently. “The priority remains to establish whether he was acting alone or as... Read More

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Former CIA Director warned Russia Security Chief against interfering in U.S elections

by Itunuoluwa Adebo John Brennan, a former CIA director from the Obama administration, said he personally warned the head of Russia’s intelligence service lthat Moscow’s interference in the 2016 election would backfire and inflict damage to the relationship between Russia and the United States. Testifying before the House Intelligence Committee, Brennan described a classified phone... Read More

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Adjourn so I can write exams, Peace Corps commandant tells court

by Azeez Adeniyi The trial of the National Commandant, Peace Corps of Nigeria Ambassador, Dickson Akoh was on Tuesday stalled due to his absence in court. Akoh begged the court to adjourn the case in order to enable him sit for examination. He has been charged on a 90-count charge bordering on alleged extortion and operating an outlaw... Read More

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I didn’t promise to fund return of Moji Olaiya’s body – Fayose

by Azeez Adeniyi Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has dismissed reports that he rescinded on his promise to fund the return of Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya’s corpse back to Nigeria. The actress had died in Canada after suffering a cardiac attack. His media aide, Lere Olayinka in a statement said Fayose did not promise to fund... Read More

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Oil rebels attack pipeline in the Niger Delta

by Omoleye Omoruyi Oil rebels have attacked a gas pipeline in the Niger Delta, which might break the ongoing negotiations between Niger Delta leaders and the Federal Government. The suspected oil rebels, Punch reports, attacked a pipeline operated by the Nigerian Gas Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Saturday. “It... Read More

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Buhari’s administration improved operational capacity of Army – Buratai

by Azeez Adeniyi The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai on Tuesday said under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, the army has improved in its operational capacity. Buratai made the remark when he declared open the “Combat Arms’’ training week of the Nigerian Army at the headquarters of Infantry Corps centre, Jaji.... Read More

US Forces raid kills 7 al-Qaeda fighters in Yemen

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Seven al-Qaeda militants were killed,Tuesday, during the raid of an al-Qaeda compound by US Special forces in Yemen. The U.S. Central Command released a statement that the al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) militants were killed “through a combination of small-arms fire and precision air strikes” in the Marib governorate, with... Read More

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Buhari will win another presidential election – Presidency

by Azeez Adeniyi The Presidency on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari would win if another presidential election is conducted today. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu said this while addressing State House correspondents on Tuesday. Also at the session were Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi... Read More

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Why Dasuki, Zakzaky are still in detention – Presidency

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has said former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki is still in detention even after being granted bail because there are still some charges he has not been granted bail for. Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu said this while addressing State House correspondents on... Read More

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I will entertain no fear in the fight against corruption – Magu

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said he entertains no fear in his fight against corruption. Magu spoke through the Zonal Head of the commission, South-South, Ishaq Salihu, during a walk against corruption in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Magu said he would not succumb to pressures... Read More

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N-Power: FG begins payment of N30,000 stipends

by Omoleye Omoruyi The Federal Government has reportedly resumed the payment of the N30,000 N-Power stipends which began in 2016. Daily Post reports that about 174,000 N-power volunteers in the FG’s Social Intervention Programmes (SIPs) have started receiving their monthly stipends. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation, Afolabi Imokhuede, told State House... Read More

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Floyd Mayweather to visit 2baba’s nightclub

by Azeez Adeniyi Boxing Welterweight champion, Floyd Mayweather haxs announced that he would visit Club Rumours, a nightclub owned by singer 2baba. The nightclub on its Instagram page posted a video of the boxer announcing that he would visit Nigeria next month. Mayweather said, “It’s the one and only Floyd Mayweather. Nigeria, June 12th, June... Read More

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South Korea fires shots at unidentified object flying from North Korea

by Itunuoluwa Adebo South Korea’s military on Tuesday fired warning shots at an unidentified object from North Korea, Fox News reports. Though the identity of the object remained unclear, the military said. The Yonhap news agency reported South Korea had fired about 90 shots into the air towards North Korea. The episode comes at a... Read More

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Former James Bond, Roger Moore, is dead

by Omoleye Omoruyi Former James Bond, Roger Moore has been reported dead, aged 89. It was confirmed on his Twitter account with a statement from his children, Deborah, Geoffrey and Christian. With the heaviest of hearts, we must share the awful news that our father, Sir Roger Moore, passed away today. We are all devastated.... Read More

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Manchester Arena attacker has been identified – Theresa May

by Azeez Adeniyi UK Prime Minsiter Theresa May has said the Manchester Arena attacker has been identified but more investigations will be done before releasing his name. A bomb had exploded at the Manchester Arena during a concert held by Ariana Grande on Monday night. May said, “The police and security services believe they know the... Read More

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