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Kogi loses N213bn to ghost workers in 13 years

Kogi State Auditor-General, Okala Yusuf, has disclosed that the State Government lost N213 billion to 18,211 ghost workers in the past 13 years. Yusuf made the disclosure on Monday in Lokoja while presenting the report of the just-concluded screening and verification of the state workforce undertaken by the government. He said 7,606 of the ghost... Read More

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Lagos set to disburse N6bn loan to unemployed youths

The Lagos State Government has said unemployed youths in the state who are interested will start receiving N6.25bn as loan for small-scale businesses by September. The Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation, Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti, said this during the awareness programme on the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, organised by the Office of Civic Engagement. The... Read More

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For looking like Boko Haram, mob nearly lynches man

An angry mob on Monday lynched one Musbau Ishola, suspected to be a Boko Haram at the Mile 2 area of Lagos State. The suspect who wore a turban on a military cap, also had a long beard, a look that fits the Boko Haram profile. His appearance aroused suspicion causing an angry mob to... Read More

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Mikel Obi joins Olympic team in Atlanta

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the arrival of Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi to the Nigeria Olympic football team training camp in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday. The Federation through their Twitter handle wrote on Monday, “John Mikel Obi joins Olympic Squad in the US.” Just In: John Mikel Obi joins Olympic Squad in... Read More

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EFCC arrests ex-deputy speaker for alleged amnesty contract scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Chibudom Nwuche, for an alleged N5.6bn contract scam. Nwuche served at the lower legislative chamber between 1999 and 2003 under the umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party. He was detained after responding to an EFCC invitation on... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘I will diversify the economy’- Buhari | ‘You cannot diversify in 4 years’- Okonjo-Iweala | Again, Michelle Obama stuns with her DNC speech

From the papers this morning- a tracklist Okonjo-Iweala declares diversification of the economy cannot happen over 4 years YNaija President Buhari insists he will diversify the economy YNaija Despite claims of diversification, presidency orders intensified search for oil in the north YNaija Lofty dreams as RCCG pastor’s kidnappers want N100 million for his release YNaija... Read More

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Armed robbers waylay bank customer, steal his N4.3m

A customer of a new generation bank was left confounded and helpless in Abuja when, as he was visiting the bank’s Kubwa branch, armed men accosted him. The man was about driving into the bank with the lump sum of N4.3 million when the robbers allegedly blocked off his car while shooting sporadically into the air.... Read More

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President Buhari orders NNPC to deepen its exploration of oil in the North-East

President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to deepen its search for oil in the north-east of Nigeria According to a statement signed by the NNPC spokesman, Garba Deen Muhammad, NNPC will step up its operations in the search for oil in the Chad basin and other parts of the inland sedimentary... 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. ‘We will prosecute corrupt APC members’ – President Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has said that if any member of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) was found to be corrupt, he would not hesitate to turn them over to the law. 2. Buhari will... Read More

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‘Diversification cannot happen over four years’ | Okonjo-Iweala

Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said that diversification of an economy doesn’t happen overnight, noting that it cannot happen within four years. Okonjo-Iweala, who is also the senior adviser of Lazard, stated this during an interview with Africa CEO Forum. While making reference to Dubai, the former minister stated that African countries are... Read More

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President Buhari's bodyguard allegedly linked to Boko Haram

‘We will diversify Nigeria’s economy’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, said that Nigeria was learning how to diversify her economy and reduce its reliance on oil. The President stated this when he was paid a visit by a special envoy from the President of Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammad Javad Zarif, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buhari lauded the Iranian government... Read More

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Kidnappers demand N100m for the release of RCCG pastor

After abducting a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Ikorodu on Sunday just before the start of service for the day, the abductors are allegedly asking for N100 million in ransom for the release of the cleric. According to a relative of the pastor who spoke to Punch newspaper, the kidnappers have... Read More

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‘Dogara has carefully designed a scheme to scam House Members’ – Jibrin

Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, on Monday, said that President Muhammadu Buhari would ban Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara, from coming to Aso Villa if he had any idea about Dogara’s penchant for corrupt practises. Jibrin, who has been facing down the leadership of the House, noted... Read More

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‘Slow and steady, we will win the race eventually’ – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has a retort for the critics of his administration- he believes in the long run he will be vindicated. Buhari, since his ascension to power was dubbed ‘Baba Go Slow’ for the seeming snail-pace with which his administration addresses challenges. In an interview with The Interview, the President explained that his watch... Read More

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Budget padding: ‘I have been justified’ – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday, said that the recent accusation of budget padding by the House of Representative has justified his stance that the National Assembly is filled with corrupt persons. Speaking after his close door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Obasanjo noted that the best solution was to... Read More

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Court orders phone thief to carry ‘buckets of water’

The ever lingering question of the justification of a court sentence in proportion to the magnitude of the crime committed once again comes to play in this rather unconventional punishment given to a man for stealing a mobile phone. A Chief Magistrate Court in Ebute Metta Chief Magistrate Court on Monday sentenced a 28-year-old man... Read More

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We will use force for Niger Delta militants if dialogue fails- Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said the Nigerian Army would resort to force as an option if the dialogue between the Federal Government and militants fail. Buratai made this remark in Port Harcourt on Monday at the commissioning of a modern 2 Brigade headquarter complex with an Olympic size swimming pool.... Read More

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This Is what caused Akwa Ibom pipeline explosion – Police

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has debunked claims by the Niger Delta Avengers that it blew up a Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation gas pipeline in the state. The Police command said the explosion was caused by a technical fault. The militants had on Monday morning, via a statement, claimed responsibility for the gas pipeline explosion... Read More

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No more Boko Haram camps in the north – Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army on Monday said there were no longer camps belonging to Boko Haram terrorists in the North-Eastern part of the country. This assertion was made by Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman while addressing newsmen at the inauguration of Strategic Communication Course for senior officers at the Nigerian Army School of... Read More

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Kaduna state releases 2016 proposed LGAs budget

Kaduna State Government has released the proposed budgets of all its 23 Local Government Areas, raising the bar of transparency at the local government councils. This is the first time any state government in recent years has put forward details of her Local Government budgets in public, raising the bar in an often-overlooked level of... Read More

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NDLEA arraigns 6 for illegal possession of marijuana

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arraigned six men, on Monday, for being in possession of cannabis sativa, popularly called marijuana, without lawful authority. According to the agency, the accused persons were arrested last month in different parts of the Lagos. They appeared before Justice Babs Kuewumi of the Federal High Court, Lagos. They were... Read More

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Just In: Edo House of Assembly Speaker steps down

The Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Elizabeth Ativue has stepped down from the role. She has been replaced by the Deputy Speaker, Dr. Justin Okonoboh, who was sworn in at about 11am on Monday. Ativie took the decision after a motion was moved by the Majority Leader, Folly Ogedengbe, under matters of urgent... Read More

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OBJ, Buhari meet behind closed doors… yet again

President Muhammadu Buhari is believed to currently be in a private meeting with President Olusegun Obasanjo. According to Punch newspaper, Obasanjo was seen arriving the Presidential Villa, Abuja in a blue agbada and cap to match at about 12:45pm. He was reportedly chauffeured to the forecourt of the President’s office in a black Sports Utility Vehicle marked... Read More

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Eye on Ambode: The governor’s wife at Alade new market

This week on Keeping an eye on Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode, his wife commissioned the new Alade market in Awolowo way, Ikeja on Saturday. The market was previously at Allen, Ikeja before its relocation to Awolowo way, which is also in Ikeja. The wife of the governor, Bolanle Ambode was on hand to commission... Read More

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We are going to Germany for work, not holiday | Governors tell Femi Falana

Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has stated that its planned trip to Germany is not for holidays but to seek partnership with investors. The forum said this on Sunday, while reacting to comments made by lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN). NGF spokesman, Abdulrazak Bello-Barkindo, in a statement explained that, “Six governors are embarking... Read More

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APC to Fayose: Pay workers’ salaries with N4.732bn federal allocation

The Ekiti State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has urged the State Governor, Ayo Fayose to use the N4.732bn allocation received from the Federal Government to offset, at least, four months’ salaries from the arrears owed workers. Spokesman of the party in the state, Taiwo Olatunbosun said this in a statement on Sunday.... Read More

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Pirates kill NSCDC personnel in Bayelsa

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the death of one of its personnel who was killed in Southern Ijaw Council Area of Bayelsa by pirates. NSCDC Commandant in the state, Desmond Agu, confirmed the incident to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yenagoa on Sunday. He explained that the operatives were... Read More

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Inconclusive elections: Nigeria is moving towards anarchy – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has said INEC’s inability to conduct a conclusive election is threatening the democracy. Fayose said this while reacting to the alleged manipulation of the Imo North senatorial election, which was declared inconclusive. Speaking through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said, “If we have... Read More

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Good news for Hilary Clinton as billionaire media mogul, Bloomberg endorsement looms

Hilary Clinton, presidential candidate for the Democrats in the upcoming United States election would gladly welcome any endorsement whatsoever she gets with the recent developments in the build up to the election. Hilary was overtaken by Donald Trump, the controversial Republican candidate in CNN’s polls following the leaking of over 20,000 Democrat emails casting a... Read More