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Flooding: Evacuate communities close to River Niger now – NEMA

There is every likelihood and possibility that the country may experience floods this year similar to that of 2012. According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) due to the intense rainfalls and the rise in water levels states close to the river banks should expect floods anytime soon. The agency has therefore advised communities... Read More

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Cynthia Umoru, Akin Oyebode, Shola Molemodile… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Policy

As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 5th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are doing the hard and tasking work of crafting public policies to enable smooth sailing of government and private sector initiatives. From senior special advisers to technical leads, boardroom CEOs to active field workers, we present the... Read More

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If Boko Haram kills christians, we will… – Niger Delta militant group

A militant group, the Niger Delta Revolutionary Crusaders (NDRC) on Saturday, vowed to carry out reprisal attacks if Boko Haram kills Christians and burn down churches in the north, as threatened by its new leader, Abu Musab Al Barnawi. The group threatened to kill Muslims and burn down mosques in the Niger Delta region if... Read More

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Two Chinese men kidnapped in Nasarawa

Two Chinese nationals attached to West African Polaris have been kidnapped in Agada village, Nasarawa Local Government Area of the state. The Nasarawa state Police command confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lafia. According to the Police Public Relations Officer Ismail Noman AI Jung, 50 and Wenso Ping, 45, were ambushed... Read More

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After the election, everybody moved on… but not Fayose – Aisha Buhari

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari who is currently on a visit to the United States of America said on Saturday that the visit was necessary to hold discussions with aid organizations on how to help the women and children facing starvation in the north eastern part of Nigeria. Aisha Buhari spoke in an interview... Read More

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Crisis rocks Niger Delta Avengers, militant group splits

A crack has appeared in the leadership of the Niger Delta Avengers, as a breakaway group, announcing itself as Renowned Niger Delta Avengers (RNDA) emerged on Friday. According to a statement by the group’s spokesperson, Cynthia White which was quoted by Saharareporters on Friday, the group decided to split from the Niger Delta Avengers, following appeal... Read More

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This was Obasanjo’s mission at the inauguration venue of PDP

Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rushed to pay homage to former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abuja on Friday when it was learnt he was in the same venue where the party was holding the inauguration of its National Convention Committee. According to Punch, the former President was at Yar’Adua Centre to attend a... Read More

How ex-FCT Minister, son used ‘unconventional methods’ to launder money

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized four houses worth N872 million, belonging to a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Bala Mohammed, and his son, Shamsudeen Bala. The anti-graft agency is investigating Bala for fictitious contracts of about N1billion, allocation of 12 choice plots worth billions of naira and 37... Read More

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Goodluck Jonathan meets with AU observers in Zambia (PHOTOS)

Former president Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday held a meeting with other African Union election observers for the Zambian presidential election. Dr. Jonathan who is the head of the Observer team left Nigeria yesterday aboard one of the country’s presidential jets. He said the meeting was mainly for a brief introduction and orientation. See photos below:

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Ukinebo Dare, Ime Archibong, Adesoji Solanke… look who made the #YNaijaPowerList for Corporate Nigeria

As the annual #YNaijaPower List enters its 5th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are giving the term white collar job a whole new meaning. From boardrooms to high rise hotel lobbies, business class flights and multi-city stopovers, these guys operate at the highest levels. Obinna Abajue Young and getting... Read More

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81,415, N293bn… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

1.3 million The number of new teachers needed in the next 6 years to address the acute shortage of qualified teachers for basic education in the country. N293 billion The amount the Federal Government currently owes retired federal civil servants. 70% The percentage of on-shore and shallow water crude oil production that has been shut-in... Read More

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Edwin Clark takes swipe at Jonathan, Obasanjo and Yar'Adua | YNaija.com

I led the crusade against James Ibori – Edwin Clark

Elder statesman and Ijaw national leader, Chief Edwin Clark, says he has always been an ardent supporter of the anti-corruption crusade and had always lent his voice to the movement. He said this on Friday while speaking to newsmen in Warri, Delta State that contrary to the claims by the writer of an article, he... Read More

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NDLEA discovers drugs warehouses, arrests 5 in Kano

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has discovered five secret warehouses of codeine and Tramadol drugs in Kano State and arrested a Malian and four Nigerians in connection with the drugs. The agency’s spokesperson, Mitchell Ofoyeju, on Friday, said 2,592kgs of codeine and 1,988kgs of Tramadol were recovered from five secret warehouses located within... Read More

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Pastor rapes church member’s 7-year-old daughter during prayers

Delta State Police Command, Asaba, on Thursday arrested the General Overseer of a church (name withheld) for allegedly raping a seven-year-old daughter of his member. This was disclosed by the police spokesperson in the state, Celestina Kalu, who said the suspect’s church is located along Ibusa Road, Koka, Asaba. She said the victim was allegedly lured into... Read More

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How NNPC lost N65.83bn in five months

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation in its financial report for the month of May, said it recorded a total loss of N65.83bn between January and May 2016. The report, which was released on Friday, showed that the corporation’s revenue in the first five months was N588.46bn, while the expenses incurred was N654.29bn. The report, however,... Read More

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Borno IDPs to get free legal services

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), and the Nigeria Bar Association have inaugurated a free legal and counselling services programme for Internally Displaced Persons affected by the Boko Haram insurgency. This information was contained in a statement by the Senior External Relations Officer of UNHCR, Francis Garriba, on Friday in Abuja. The inauguration... Read More

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Boko Haram: EU provides additional €12.5m aid for IDPs

The European Commission has said it would give an additional €12.5m as humanitarian aid to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria, Niger and Cameroon as a result of Boko Haram activities. The EC in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said the additional aid became necessary as activities of the terrorist group has severely... Read More

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I promise to punish officers who killed Nassarawa protesters – IG

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has said any police personnel indicted in the shooting of protesting workers at the gate of the Nasarawa Government House, Lafia, penultimate Friday, would not escape punishment. The IGP made the comment when he received the presidents of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, Ayuba... Read More

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Boko Haram: New leader Al-Barnawi replies Shekau (LISTEN)

The new leader of deadly terrorist group Boko Haram, Abu Musab Al-Barnawi has replied erstwhile leader of the sect, Abubakar Shekau in audio statement. Shekau had released an audio message claiming he was deceived and calling Al-Barnawi an infidel, shortly after he (Al-Barnawi) was announced leader by Islamic State Group, ISIS. In his reply which... Read More

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Army clears Boko Haram camps in Nafari and Gonin Kurmi | YNaija.com

10 die in Army, villagers clash in Niger

The Nigerian Army on Friday said three soldiers and seven civillians died in a clash between soldiers and some residents of Kpaidna community in Niger. According to the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Major Njideka Agwu, 31 Artillery Brigade, Minna, the incident occurred at 2.00 a.m. on Friday during a search operation in the community... Read More

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Budget-Padding Tracker: Jibrin complies with APC directive, stops public comments

The former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has put on hold his media war against Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, following the All Progressives Congress directive compelling him to stop further comments on the matter. Jibrin had alleged that Dogara and three other principal officers padded the 2016 national budget and... Read More

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There is nothing personal between Amaechi and I – Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Friday said he and his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi want peace for the state. Wike disclosed this at the 12th All Nigeria Editors Conference holding in Port Harcourt. Wike insisted that there was no personal vendetta between them, stating that they only differed politically because they belonged to different parties.... Read More

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Fulfilling campaign promises is not an easy task – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said it is not an easy task to fulfil his electoral promises to Nigerians but reiterated his commitment do so. Buhari said this while speaking at the Graduation Ceremony of Course 24 of the National Defence College, Abuja where he was the Special Guest of Honour. He said, “Let me... Read More

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Explosives diversion: FG recalls federal mines workers

Following the arrest of five security operatives over diversion of explosives to militants, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has recalled all federal mines officers in the 36 states of the federation and the Federal capital territory. The Office of the National Security Adviser had revealed on Thursday that militants and vandals... Read More

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Halliburton scandal: Fayose must apologize to Aisha Buhari – Arewa youths

The Arewa Youth Integrity Forum (AYIF) has asked Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose to apologize to the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari and Nigerians for alleging that Buhari cannot visit the U.S. because she is a fugitive from justice. This comes after Aisha Buhari arrived in Washington, on Thursday. Fayose had claimed that Aisha... Read More

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Just In: Air Force resumes aerial attacks on hideouts of militants in Ogun

The Nigerian Air Force on Friday resumed the aerial attacks on hideouts of the vandals in Arepo area of Ogun state. It was gathered that aerial attacks on the creeks resumed after gunshots were heard coming from inside the forest. A top security source told Punch that the NAF deployed an Augusta helicopter for the... Read More

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Buhari attends National Defence College graduation ceremony (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday attend the graduation ceremony of Course 24 of the National Defence College. The President was accompanied to the graduation by other top government officials. On hand to receive Buhari was the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin. Others present at the ceremony were Speaker of the House of Representatives... Read More

Court stops Yuguda from seeking medical treatment abroad

An application by a former minister, Ambassador Bashir Yuguda seeking leave to travel abroad for medical reasons has been dismissed by an Abuja High Court. Ambassador Yuguda, who was a former Minister of State for Finance in the last administration, is accused of allegedly diverting the sum of N3.3 billion alongside retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki,... Read More

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Hadiza Bala Usman, Asuquo Ekpenyong, Mark Okoye II… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Politics

As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 5th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are braving the dark, often dangerous, but always exciting world of real politics. Politics in these parts, is an old man’s job but these bright young things have managed to make their voices heard. From commissioners and... Read More

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Budget padding is not an offence, I won’t resign – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara says budget padding is not an offence. Dogara made the statement while speaking with statehouse correspondents shortly after he met with President Buhari. He also said that he would not resign his position as speaker despite the allegations leveled against him by Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin. More to... Read More

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