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Just In: Buhari, Dogara in closed-door meeting

Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara is presently in a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. The meeting is believed to be in line with the budget padding allegations leveled against the speaker by a former chairman of the House committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin. Dogara arrived for the meeting at 2:15pm.... Read More

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Kachikwu ‘didn’t spend N182m on chartered flight to China’ – Niger Delta Group

The Niger Delta Indigenous Movement For Radical Change (NDIMRC) has said the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu did not spend N182m on chartered flight to China contrary to reports. The group said this in a statement released by its President, Nelly Emma. The group also dismissed the allegation that the Minister... Read More

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YNaija Analysis: Hajj circular – What exactly is happening on Planet CBN?

A circular from the CBN’s Trade and Exchange Department surfaced yesterday, authorising the sale of dollars to pilgrims to the 2016 Hajj at a ‘concessionary rate’ of N197 to the dollar. The circular said that a minimum of $750 and a maximum of $1,000 can be sold to a total of 65,000 pilgrims. This is... Read More

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Laolu Sebanjo, Damilola Elebe, Adenrele Sonariwo… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Culture

The annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 5th year, and we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are rocking the culture space and making something out of nothing. From art gallery owners to publishers, photographers and curators, these bright young things have taken up the onerous task of preserving our heritage. And they make... Read More

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Nigerians on Twitter react to CBN’s subsidized exchange rate for Hajj pilgrims

Following the news that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) intends to give subsidy on foreign exchange to Hajj pilgrims, Nigerians have taken to social media to express their opinion on the decision by the CBN. A vast majority of commentators condemned the decision of the apex bank, pointing out that it is a reckless, spendthrift... Read More

Buhari, CBN, dollar, Forex, hajj, nigeria, twitter.

Civil servants will enjoy working for government – Ngige

The Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige has assured Federal Civil Servants that Staff welfare and improved conditions of Service will continue to be paramount to the present Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. “Since civil service is the engine room of policy formulation and implementation, government is therefore poised to ensure pleasant... Read More

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Budget-Padding Tracker: Northern students call for Jibrin’s probe

Northern Nigerian Students’ Association, NONSA, has called for the probe of former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin over his allegations that the 2016 national budget was padded. Briefing newsmen on Thursday, in Sokoto, President of NONSA, Comrade Basheer Gorau said Jibrin was in charge of the budget for a year, stating that... Read More

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. U.S. blacklist 20 Nigerian states The United States Department of State has issued a new travel warning to its citizens against travelling to some parts of Nigeria. 2. President Buhari says Ogoni clean-up will last 20 years President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, revealed that the... Read More

ambode, Buhari, Fayose, japan, Mimiko, nigeria, PDP

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Budget-Padding Tracker: Jibrin to re-appear before police panel with documents

As the controversy surrounding the row over the padding of the 2016 budget continues, former House of Representatives’ Appropriation Committee chairman Abdulmumin Jibrin has been invited again for questioning by the Police Special Investigation Panel (SIP) to clear some grey areas in the petition. Jibrin is to appear before the panel which would be chaired... Read More

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Boko Haram: Army empowers widows, IDPs in Pulka

The Nigerian Army on Thursday said it has flagged off skill acquisition programmes for widows and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) seeking refuge in Pulka, Borno State. This is according to a statement released by Army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman on Thursday. According to the statement, the programme was launched by troops of 121 Task Force... Read More

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Police arrests 5 suspected cultists over Ogijo killings

The police in Ogun State have arrested five suspected cult members who were involved in a clash on Tuesday, leaving four persons dead, including a 16-year-old boy. The suspects were paraded on Thursday at the headquarters of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Magbon, Abeokuta. While parading them, the acting Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, gave... Read More

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U.S says these 20 Nigerian states are not safe to visit

The United States Department of State has issued a new travel warning to its citizens against travelling to some parts of Nigeria. The travel warning, which was posted on the website of their websites, called on the U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to the North-east where Boko Haram continues to attack soft targets. It also... Read More

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‘Blame Jonathan’s government for today’s suffering’ – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has declared that even though it pays no good to rue “missed opportunities” of the past, the previous administration of Goodluck Jonathan should be blamed for the problems of the country especially as there is an economic recession. Representing President Muhammadu Buhari at the Hotel Presidential in... Read More

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‘Clean-up of Ogoniland will take 20 years’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, revealed that the clean-up of Ogoniland will go on for the next two decades. The President made this known when he inaugurated the Governing Council and the Board of Trustees of the Trust Fund for the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project for the Implementation of the UNEP Report at the Presidential Villa,... Read More

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Woman, 2 doctors arrested for child trafficking

The Anambra State Police Command on Thursday paraded a 29-year-old woman, Chidinma Okorie, and two medical doctors- Emmanuel Tobechukwu and Cosmos Ugorji for alleged child trafficking. Okorie said she had sold two children since she was introduced into the illegal trade by a woman whom she claimed was an evangelist. According to her, the two... Read More

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Muslim cleric who specializes in car theft, nabbed

A seasoned car thief met his waterloo when he was apprehended by men of the Lagos state Police Command after he allegedly tried to steal a Toyota Camry from a hotel in Ikotun. The suspect, a 42-year-old Islamic cleric, Rasheed Ayuba was arrested alongside Falade Igbekele, a transporter who had allegedly purchased six cars from... Read More

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‘Lawmakers have the power to move money, but…’ – Jibrin

Abdulmummin Jibrin, the former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, on Thursday, said that about 250 members of the House of Representative have signed a petition for the resignation and investigation of Speaker Yakubu Dogara. Speaking during a television programme on the Africa independent Television, Jibrin also disclosed that the Department of State Services... Read More

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Budget-Padding Tracker: Dogara to meet with Buhari today

As the controversy in the House of Representatives continue to deepen, President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday meet with Speaker of the House or Representatives, Yakubu Dogara. According to the Punch who spoke to sources in the Presidency, the budget padding accusations currently rocking the House will be a major part of the discussion between... Read More

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‘Fayose and Mimiko are far better than Ambode’ – PDP

The Lagos state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday, said that contrary to a recent poll by the African Leadership Magazine, Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, is not the best performing governor in Nigeria. According to the Lagos state PDP publicity secretary, Gani Taofik, who stated this in an interview with The Punch, the governors... Read More

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ambode, APC, Fayose, governors, lagos, Mimiko, nigerians, PDP

Military uncovers weapons as IG visits creeks

A mop up operation carried out by the military in the Isawo and Igbo Olomu creeks in Ikorodu, Lagos state on Wednesday discovered no fewer than 95 arms and ammunition. The acting Inspector-General of Police, Idris Ibrahim on Thursday visited Isawo and Igbo Olomu communities to see the joint operation going on. According to The Punch the... Read More

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NSCDC arrests 5 for adulterating fertilizers

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Thursday said it had arrested five persons suspected to be dealing in adulterated fertilizer. The Commandant of the NSCDC in Bauchi State, Ibrahim Raji, made the disclosure this while briefing newsmen at the Command’s headquarters in Bauchi. He said the suspects were arrested at Gudum area of the... Read More

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FG to pay civil servants N293billion in death benefits, outstanding debts

The Federal Government on Thursday, said it was ready to pay civil servants their death benefits, promotion arrears and other outstanding debts in the tune of N300 billion. This was contained in a statement by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita during the activities marking the 2016 Civil Service... Read More

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Boko Haram: ONSA blames fertilizer firms for security sabotage

The Federal Government has indicted top fertilizer companies in Nigeria, Notore Petrochemical and Indorama Eleme Petrochemical, of sabotaging national security and economy by being a conduit through which the insurgents, especially the Boko Haram terrorists and Niger Delta militants obtain explosive materials wrecking havoc across the country. This is coming as the Nigerian security and... Read More

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Aisha Buhari

First Lady, Aisha Buhari at a meeting in the US (PHOTOS)

The First Lady of Nigeria Mrs. Aisha Buhari is presently on an official visit to the United States of America. Mrs. Buhari arrived in Washington DC via a British Airways flight from London. Find below pictures of her attending a meeting of the United States Institute of Peace.

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Jimoh Ibrahim shows interest in Ondo gov’norship, picks form from Sheriff

Business mogul, Jimoh Ibrahim on Thursday obtained the People’s Democratic Party nomination form to contest for the governorship seat of Ondo State from factional chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff. While speaking at the occasion, Ibrahim promised to pay outstanding salary of workers in the state within 100 days. He described governors who owe... Read More

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The all too messy Apapa roads in 13 pictures

The state of the ever-busy Apapa road in Lagos state is certainly a cause for worry. Over the years, the road has steadily descended into a deplorable and pitiful state. Considering the pivotal importance of the Apapa road – being that Nigeria’s first port is just a few moments drive away – it certainly is... Read More

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Gunmen attack Delta Government House, driver killed

The annex of the Delta State Government House located in Warri was on Thursday attacked by gunmen when members of the Delta State Waterways Security Committee were holding a meeting, killing a driver attached to the Annex. According to The Punch the incident occurred at 11:12am on Thursday amid continuous gun shots. The incident created panic among residents... Read More

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How kidnappers killed 3 policemen in Rivers

Three mobile policemen were killed by kidnappers on Wednesday night in Choba community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The kidnappers visited the community in search of two brothers, who were suspected to be the target of the attack. According to The Punch the kidnappers attacked a newly opened boutique directly opposite the Choba campus of the... Read More

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Airtel launches smartconnect for new customers (PHOTOS)

Telecommunication giants, Airtel Nigeria on Wednesday, August 3 launched a new plan for new customers- SmartConnect 2.0 Here are the pictures from the launch.

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Airtel Nigeria announces smart connect for new customers

Telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has announced the introduction of SmartConnect 2.0, a new offer which offers prepaid customers six times the value of every recharge. According to Airtel, SmartConnect 2.0 is specifically designed to give more value and enrich the lives of telecoms consumers, also empowering them to do much more as well as... Read More

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