The News Blog

September 10, 2016

There will be no more stealing in IDP camps – EFCC

The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu on Friday said the agency will put a stop to the diversion of relief items and food at the Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs) camps. According to a statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, Magu was quoted as saying this while promising World... Read More

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Nyesom Wike's fate rests on the ruling of the Supreme Court | YNaija.com

September 10, 2016

Edo Tracker: Wike denies link with militants, donating N2bn to Edo PDP

Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr. Austin Tam-George, on Friday, denied claims that the state governor, Chief Nyesom Wike had registered militants as voters in the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State. Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole on Friday had claimed that some South-South governors were trying to disrupt the election. But Tam-George... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, Edo governorship election, N2bn donation, Nyesom Wike, PDP

September 10, 2016

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Nigerian leaders also feel the pain of recession – Saraki Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said that leaders in the country are also affected by the current economic recession. 2. EFCC driver, others arrested for burglary, fraud The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has arrested... Read More

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September 10, 2016

Edo Tracker: Keep your eyes on INEC officials – IGP tells police

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Friday told Police officers to keep their eyes on INEC officials. Idris also urged his officers to be wary of officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and arrest any staff who attempts to interfere with the electoral process. The police boss said this during his visit to the... Read More

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Edo governorship election, Ibrahim Idris, IGP, inec officials, Nigeria police

September 10, 2016

Chibok girls’ kidnap is a scam – Christian Women group

The Women’s Wing of the Christian Council of Nigeria on Friday has said the Chibok girls abduction saga was a ‘big scam’ used by some Nigerians to promote their selfish agenda. The group’s National President, Rev. Omatsola Williams said this during an interview with journalists 2nd national convention in Abuja. The organisation said, “Nigerians should not toy... Read More

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Chibok girls, Christian Council of Nigeria, Rev. Omatsola Williams, scam, selfish agenda

September 10, 2016

Diversion of funds is the cause of Niger Delta problems – Kachikwu

The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has said the diversion and misuse of funds meant for the Niger Delta over the years is the cause of the region’s current hardship. Kachikwu said this while hosting some lawmakers from the Imo State House of Assembly, who recently visited him in Abuja. The minister said... Read More

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September 10, 2016

Angry youth attack Fulani herdsmen in Enugu

Angry youths of Aku community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State have carried out a reprisal attack on Fulani herdsmen in the area. The villagers were angry over the destruction of their crops by cows and the continued harassment by the armed herdsmen. Wareri’s siblings; Musa, Baba and Mohammed were said to have gone missing... Read More

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3 missing, Angry youths, Enugu State, Fulani herdsmen, gunshot wounds, reprisal attack

Audu Abubakar, APC Kogi guber candidate | YNaija.com

September 10, 2016

Group condemns arrest, detention of Abubakar Audu’s son

A political group, the Audu/Faleke Political Organisation on Friday condemned the arrest and detention of Mohammed Audu, son of former governor of Kogi State, Abubakar Audu for alleged robbery and homicide. In a statement by the spokesperson for the group, Duro Meseko, the group alleged that there is a plan to manipulate the judiciary with regards to the... Read More

Abubakar Audu, arrest, Faleke political organisation, homicide, Mohammed Audu, Robbery

September 10, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Patience Jonathan’s account ‘frozen’ | Zimbabwe to fire 25k workers | 2 Muslim women, babies attacked in NY

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist Powerlifter, Rolland Ezuruike wins gold, breaks paralympics record – YNaija EFCC driver, others arrested for burglary, fraud –YNaija Saraki says ‘We are also feeling the pains of recession’ – YNaija Oshiomhole: PDP registered 8,000 militants – YNaija Road crashes leave 3,048 dead this year, says FRSC –... Read More

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September 9, 2016

EFCC driver, others arrested for burglary, fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one of its drivers, Nasiru Isa for allegedly breaking into a sealed mansion of Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh (retd.) with the intent of carting away valuables. In a statement released by its spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC said a policeman, Corporal Aliyu Ismaila was also part of... Read More

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September 9, 2016

We are also feeling the pains of recession – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Friday said leaders in the country are also affected by the current economic recession. The Senate President said this on Friday while addressing State House correspondents after observing the Juma’at prayer at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. He also urged Nigerians to pray for the country. The Senate President said,... Read More

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Bukola Saraki, Economic recession, leaders, Senate President

September 9, 2016

The Thread: This is specifically for the ‘woke’ Twitter

Urban dictionary defines being “Woke” as being aware, i.e. knowing what’s going on in the community. You know those Nigerians on twitter that always like to sound intelligent, like they know everything? Or those who argue relentlessly, without really listening? Or those who like to contest every itty-bitty thing, just to make a point? Just... Read More

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September 9, 2016

Edo Tracker: PDP registered 8,000 militants – Oshiomhole

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole on Friday accused some PDP governors in the South-South of registering 8,000 militants in a bid to rig the governorship election in the state. He said this during a visit by the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to the Government House, Benin City. “Our opponent unable to find local thugs to help... Read More

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September 9, 2016

Niger Delta crisis can’t be resolved with violence – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Friday said the crisis in the Niger Delta cannot be resolved with violence, stating that all aggrieved persons should embrace peace. Mohammed said this at the screening of the action thriller movie ‘Oloibiri’ in Abuja. He said in violent situations, ”There are really are no victors, for... Read More

Federal Government, Niger Delta, Niger Delta crisis, Oloibiri, violence

INEC

September 9, 2016

Edo Tracker: Postponement won’t affect credibility of the election – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said the credibility of the Edo governorship election would not be affected by the two weeks postponement. This was revealed in a statement by INEC Deputy Director for Voter Education and Publicity, Nick Dazang, on Friday in Abuja. Dazang said the commission was prepared for the election,... Read More

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September 9, 2016

Troops kill 2 notorious cultists in Imo

The Nigerian Army said it has killed two notorious cultists during a raid in Umoubi and Umudike forests, in Ohaji Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. This was in a statement by Army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman on Friday. According to the statement, troops raided the camps in the forest belonging to two cult groups,... Read More

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September 9, 2016

N6m worth of Indian hemp seized by NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday said it has confiscated a vehicle loaded with 35 sacks of Indian hemp weighing 1,244.4 kg in Kogi. This was revealed by the NDLEA commander in the state, Alhaji Idris Bello who said the illegal substance worth N6 million was intercepted near Kabba Junction on Lokoja-Abuja... Read More

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September 9, 2016

You have never visited Chibok | Gov. Shettima blasts BBOG protesters

Borno state Governor, Kashim Shettima has said the Bring back our girls group (BBOG ) has never taken out time to visit Chibok community. Shettima stated this when Minister of women Affairs, Aisha Jumai Alhassan paid him a courtesy visit at the government house Maiduguri on Friday. Shettima said the protests could be seen as politically... Read More

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September 9, 2016

FG sympathises with citizens over flooded Lagos-Ibadan expressway

The Federal Government on Friday said the flooding on portions of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway was caused by structures built on water channels by some companies along the road. It said it has directed the contractor handling the flooded portion to provide more palliatives to ameliorate the difficulties caused to motorists by the development. In a statement explaining... Read More

Federal Government, flood, LAgos-Ibadan Expressway, palliatives

September 9, 2016

Aircraft in Presidential fleet will be reduced – Garba Shehu

The Federal Government has kicked off plans to reduce the number of aircraft in the presidential fleet. The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu made this known on his Twitter handle, @GarShehu while reacting to a post directed at him. Shehu said there is a committee already in place working to ensure... Read More

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September 9, 2016

Railway transport has drastically reduced road accidents – FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps has said the inauguration of the light rail system has reduced the number of car accidents as well as traffic in the country. The Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi said this on Thursday at a press briefing on the enforcement of speed limiting device in commercial vehicles. Oyeyemi said a functional... Read More

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September 9, 2016

Edo Tracker: INEC postponed PDP’s victory – Dokpesi

The Peoples Democratic Party’s National Chairmanship contestant, Raymond Dokpesi has said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has simply postponed the party’s victory at the Edo governorship election which was previously scheduled to hold on Saturday, September 10. INEC had shifted the election by two weeks after calls for postponement of the exercise by the... Read More

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September 9, 2016

IBB’s son in messy marriage scandal | Ex-wife’s family allege assasination attempt

Mohammed Babangida, son of former military leader, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) is currently embroiled in a messy marriage scandal, involving his ex-wife, Rahma Indimi. Mohammed had dragged Rahma to a Sharia Court in Minna, Niger state over the custody of their two eldest children, who are currently with Rahma. Two of their youngest kids are... Read More

assassination, court, custody battle, Mohammed Babangida, Rahma Indimi

September 9, 2016

90-year-old man arrested for crime committed 20 years ago

The Nigeria Police Force on Friday arraigned a 90 year-old retired Soldier, Chief Damian Onwu, and a pastor before a chief magistrate court in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital for fraudulent offences allegedly committed over twenty years ago. The accused Chief Damian Onwu was arraigned alongside Pastor Israel Zacchaeus Ezekiel Hart (50), and Fubara Zacchaeus... Read More

crime, Ezekiel-Hart family, Fraud, impersonation, police, Rivers State

September 9, 2016

NGOs using Chibok girls in the U.S. for tourism, money making – Minister

The federal government and parents of some Chibok schoolgirls who escaped captivity from Boko Haram terrorists have accused some Non-Governmental Organisations of using the girls for tourism to make money, according to Premium Times. The NGO was alleged to be in the habit of taking the young girls out to narrate their experience while receiving cash... Read More

Aishatu Alhassan, Chibok girls, donation, education, NGOs, parents, tourism

September 9, 2016

#BringBackOurGirls: Ibrahim Idris is the new Joseph Mbu

By Joachim MacEbong For 879 days, the Bring Back Our Girls movement has pushed and pushed and pushed for the release of the Chibok Girls. In the early days, the movement was dismissed as a scam, an attempt to rubbish the Jonathan administration, and they were treated as such. Their daily sit-outs were disrupted by... Read More

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September 9, 2016

Police arrest human trafficking syndicate in Delta state

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a human trafficking syndicate who had been operating in Asaba and Okpanam communities, and rescued 12 out of the 15 children unharmed, according to Leadership. Police image maker in the state, Celestina Kalu who confirmed the arrest said three other suspects were on the run. She said,... Read More

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September 9, 2016

Army destroys 74 illegal refineries, kidnappers camp

The Nigerian Army has in the last two days destroyed seventy-four illegal refineries and some camps belonging to kidnappers. This is contained in a statement released on Friday by the Army spokesperson Colonel Sani Usman. The statement said, “Troops of 2 Brigade Nigerian Army conducting field training exercise code named “Operation CROCODILE SMILE” have within... Read More

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September 9, 2016

This is why INEC postponed Edo election

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has given reasons for postponing Saturday’s governorship election in Edo state, after it released a statement earlier on Thursday that it would go ahead with the election as planned. According to Premium Times the commission postponed the election due to a better appraisal of the report from the security agencies.... Read More

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Adams Oshiomhole, APC, Edo election, INEC, Nick Dazang, PDP

September 9, 2016

Osun announces free train ride for Sallah celebrations

The Osun state government has announced that it would be offering free train rides for those wishing to travel home for the Sallah holiday. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Industries, Commerce, Cooperatives and Empowerment, the free train ride commences conveyance of people coming for the festival from Lagos to Osogbo on Saturday 10th... Read More

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