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September 12, 2016

5 killed, 15 injured in Sallah day accident

At least five persons confirmed dead on Monday in an accident along Lagos-Ibadan expressway, according to The Nation. 15 other persons were injured in the accident that occurred at about 4pm, at Ogunmakin junction, near the Total gas station, when two vehicles, a Mazda bus marked KSF477XK and a Mitsubushi car with registration number MUS639DK collided. The deceased... Read More
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September 12, 2016

Mohammed Babangida sent policemen to shoot us – Zahra Indimi (WATCH)

Zahra Indimi daughter of Nigerian billionaire Muhammad Indimi has accused Mohammed Babangida, son of former military head of state Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida of sending policemen to shoot at her and her sister, Rahama. In a video posted on her Instagram, @tulip_bistro on Monday where she spoke in the Hausa language, Zahra wrote, “At the gate of... Read More
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September 12, 2016

What we can all expect from the airports concession projects

Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, on Friday inaugurated the two committees that would see the airports concession programme in Nigeria to its end. They are the Project Steering Committee, which he heads and the Project delivery committee. The airports concession programme is the Federal government’s Public Private Partnership initiative to ensure the establishment... Read More
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September 12, 2016

Enugu police arrests 6 notorious armed bandits

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested six bandits that have been terrorising residents of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of the State. Spokesperson for the Command Ebere Amaraizu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday that its men recovered locally made guns and two short axes from the bandits. He added that other... Read More
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September 12, 2016

Lagos Police arrests 65 for corruption, abuse of power

The Lagos state Police Command has arrested no fewer than 65 policemen for various offences in the last one month. According to the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Owoseni, the arrests were made in different parts of the state by the ‘Anti-Extortionist Squad’ in the command. Owoseni said the squad took the action in... Read More
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September 12, 2016

We inherited no savings, no security from PDP’s 16 years – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says that his administration inherited a country in comatose from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said PDP’s sixteen years in power gave Nigeria no power, no security, and no savings. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by the special assistant to the President on Media and Publicity Mallam... Read More
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September 12, 2016

How NNPC, Tinubu, Adenuga, Otedola, Ubah, others owe Nigerian govt N86bn

The federal government is being owed at least N86.4 billion as at July 21, 2016 by marketers of petroleum products, according to Premium Times. The major culprits are members of the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) and the NNPC Retail (mega filling stations). The debts owed by the marketers are for products allocated to the... Read More
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September 12, 2016

The Sultan of Sokoto has this to say about armed herdsmen…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, says the herdsmen causing trouble with farmers across the country are not Nigerians but are foreign terrorists. The monarch said this in his Eid el-Kabir message. “The Nigerian herdsmen are very peace-loving and law-abiding,” he said. “The so-called Fulani herdsmen moving with guns, causing violence, fighting with... Read More
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September 12, 2016

Trump boasted about his building being tallest after 9/11 (LISTEN)

Republican Candidate in the forthcoming U.S. Presidential election, Donald Trump decided to make a national tragedy all about himself after the 9/11 tragedy- when the World Trade Centre was attacked by terrorists and torn to the ground. Trump’s 40 Wall Street, his 71-story building was positioned blocks away from the towers. When asked about his fear... Read More
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September 12, 2016

It is our intention to right the wrongs of the past – Fani-Kayode

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has said he dreams of a new Nigeria where the North will be separated from the South. In a speech made available to pressmen, Fani Kayode said he was always pained whenever there are news of southern Christians killed in North. He also said, “If Nigeria were ever to break... Read More
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September 12, 2016

Emir Sanusi is talking and talking but is he making any sense?

When the Emir of Kano, Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi shared an Instagram post with a caption: “Truth is coming, and it cannot be stopped”, not many could have guessed what he had coming. In a series of posts, the former CBN governor and foremost economist has been sharing some truths about how a failing economy like... Read More
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September 12, 2016

#ChangeBeginsWithMe: Here’s how this young man kicked-off the campaign

Though he did not say say so and in fact the letter was written before Information Minister, Lai Mohammed announced the #ChangeBeginsWithMe campaign, Abolarin Akin Jephthah’s action screams everything the Presidency wants us to do. Abolarin withdrew voluntarily from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State and wrote a letter dated 5th August, 2016 to the... Read More
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September 12, 2016

YNaija Editorial: Before the MMM pyramid comes crashing down

On August 30th, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued this statement about a fake online investment scheme called MMM. The statement said: The attention of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria (“SEC”) has been drawn to the activities of an online investment scheme tagged ‘MMM Federal Republic of Nigeria (nigeria.mmm.net). The platform has embarked on... Read More
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September 12, 2016

Troops neutralizes female suicide bomber in Borno (VIEWER DISCRETION)

The Nigerian Army has said it has killed a female suicide bomber who was carrying an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Kara Cattle market axis, Dikwa Local Government Area, Borno State. In a statement on Monday by Army Spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman, the incident which happened on Sunday led to minor injuries on two soldiers and a Civilian... Read More
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September 12, 2016

Stomach infrastructure: Fayose supervises distribution of Sallah rams

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose on Sunday supervised the distribution of Sallah rams to some Muslim leaders in Ekiti State. While speaking at the Ekiti State Government House, Fayose urged Muslims to pray for the unity and peace of the country. He said, “We should live above board, we should live in line with what we preach,... Read More
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September 12, 2016

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

These are the top five news to monitor today 1. Hillary Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia  U.S. presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, has been diagnosed with pneumonia by her doctor.  2. We aren’t plotting to attack CBN – Ex-militants Former militants belonging to the Second Phase Presidential Amnesty Programme has said that they have no plan of attacking any... Read More
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September 12, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Ikpeazu goes back to court | NCC caution telecoms over spam messages

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist PDP: ‘Change’ is really with APC and their barrage of falsehood – YNaija Economic recession will be short-lived says Gov. Fayose – YNaija  Lucy Ejike wins Nigeria’s 3rd gold in Paralympics – YNaija  Telecoms firms get final caution on unsolicited messages – The Guardian Sallah: CAN, governors, others... Read More
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September 12, 2016

‘I don’t know why I killed her’ | Suspect arrested for killing boss over salary

Contrary to reports that Abdullateef Tanko, a security guard allegedly killed his employer over salary argument, the suspect has confessed saying he didn’t kill her for such reason. The 22-year-old Taraba State indigene had allegedly killed his employer, a 50-year-old businesswoman, Mabel Okafor, who lived alone at her residence in J68B, Close 9, Victoria Garden City... Read More
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September 12, 2016

APC to Nigerians: Pray for speedy recovery of economy

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to Nigerians to pray for the speedy recovery of the nation’s economy. In a Sallah message to Muslims, signed by its National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, the party said Nigerians should show support to the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in its desire to alleviate the present hardship in the land. “Muslim... Read More
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September 12, 2016

Hillary Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia

Following her fainting spell at the 9/11 remebrance in New York on Sunday, Democratic Candidate, Hillary Clinton’s doctor has confirmed that she has pneumonia. According to a campaign aide, Clinton who became ‘overheated’ was examined by Physician Lisa Bardack, after the incident. A video footage had shown the Democratic candidate slumping and had to be... Read More
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September 12, 2016

Unpaid stipends: We aren’t plotting to attack CBN – Ex-militants

A former militant group currently part of the ongoing Second Phase Presidential Amnesty Programme has said it would not shut down the Central Bank of Nigeria’s branches in the Niger Delta over failure to pay their stipends. The factional group had threatened to attack the CBN. In a statement issued by the Phase leader, Ebina Salvation, the... Read More
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September 12, 2016

Student withdraws from UNILORIN, says he cheated during O-level examinatiom

A 300-level Sociology student of the University of Ilorin, Jephtaph Abolarin has withdrawn from the institution after confessing he cheated during his West African Senior School Certificate Examination, authorities have confirmed. According to Abolarin who says he is now a ‘born again’ Christian, it would be sinful to continue using the certificate for any purpose.... Read More
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September 12, 2016

Edo Tracker: INEC to investigate alleged registration of 8000 militants

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the alleged registration of 8,000 militants by the Peoples Democratic Party for the Edo State governorship election will be investigated. This was disclosed on Sunday by INEC’s Deputy Director in charge of Voter Education and Publicity, Nick Dazang during an interview. Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole had alleged... Read More
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September 12, 2016

Names of domestic staff used to open 4 accounts for Patience Jonathan – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has discovered four accounts belonging to Dame Patience Jonathan, the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan. The accounts were opened in the name of four domestic staff. Punch reports that the accounts were opened for four companies: Pluto Property and Investment Company Limited, Seagate Property Development and Investment Company Limited, Trans... Read More
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September 12, 2016

Economic recession will be short-lived – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose on Sunday said the economic recession currently faced by the country will soon be over. He said this in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi while congratulating Muslims on the celebration of the Eid-el-Kabir. Fayose also urged Nigerians to pray for the country and President Muhammadu Buhari for wisdom to... Read More
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