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FG denies plan to detain Dasuki indefinitely

The Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Prosecution, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla has dispelled reports that the Federal Government is detaining Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) indefinitely. Obono-Obla stated this on Friday in Abuja. He said a media propaganda was being circulated to “give the impression that the Federal Government has refused to release him on... Read More

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Just In: Nuhu Ribadu returns to APC

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nuhu Ribadu, has announced his return to his former party, the All Progressives Congress. Ribadu confirmed the move in a statement, which was published on his Facebook page. “I have finally heeded the calls on me to return to the All Progressives Congress, a party of which... Read More

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Just In: Kidnappers of Oniba of Iba demand N500m ransom

Kidnappers of the Oniba of Iba, Oba Yushau Goriola Oseni, have demanded a N500m ransom from his family, according to the News Agency of Nigeria. The kidnappers besieged the monarch’s palace at Iba area of Lagos around 11:30pm on Saturday whisking him away and escaping through the waterways. The gang reportedly killed his guard and... Read More

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Fallen trailer causes massive gridlock in Lagos (PHOTOS)

A large truck has caused a massive traffic gridlock at Western Avenue, Lagos, after it fell on the bridge in Ojuelegba. Movement of vehicles going towards Barracks and Ojuelegba bus stops from the National Stadium area have been constricted by the fallen truck. Efforts are being made however, to tow the truck away from the... Read More

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Just In: Appeal Court upholds David Mark’s election

The Court of Appeal has dismissed the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress candidate for the Benue South senatorial rerun election, Comrade Daniel Onjeh and re-affirmed the election of Senator David Mark. Delivering judgment on the matter, Justice Oyebisi Omoleye who led a panel of two other judges, described the petition as incompetent and... Read More

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IGP deploys counter-terrorism team for Imo, Kogi elections

The Inspector-General of Police, Ag.IGP Ibrahim K. Idris has directed the Commissioners of Police in Imo and Kogi states to ensure proper coordination of security operations and adequate deployment of Police personnel for the conduct of the Re-Run Senatorial elections in Imo North Senatorial District and Kogi East Senatorial District of Imo and Kogi States... Read More

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Army confronts terrorists, recover gun truck

Military troops on Friday confronted Boko Haram terrorists at Guro Gongon village and environs in continuation of efforts to rout out remnants hibernating therein. In a statement released by the Acting Director of Public Relations Colonel Sabi Usman, troops destroyed the terrorists’ makeshift camps and recovered quite a number of weapons, equipment and foodstuff in... Read More

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19 soldiers wounded, others missing during Boko Haram clearance mission

The Nigerian Army has said its troops, early Friday morning, successfully cleared Guro Gongon village of Boko Haram remnants who were still hiding there, but lost some of its men during the operation. This was revealed in a statement by the acting Director Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman. According to the statement, the troops recovered a... Read More

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Niger Delta Avengers deny negotiating with FG

Following claims by the Presidency on Thursday, that the FG is already negotiating with the Niger Delta Avengers, the group has debunked such claims on Friday. According to a statement issued by the group’s spokesman, Mudoch Agbinibo, the group was not aware of any ongoing peace talks. The statement confirmed that the NDA would only... Read More

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How mother saved daughter from kidnapper in Lagos

The story of how a desperate mother got her kidnapped daughter back in Abule Egba, Lagos is a fine example of the saying ‘a problem shared is half solved.’ The mother of a 2-year-old girl had been confounded after a suspected kidnapper snatched her daughter from her and tried to escape on his motorcycle. The... Read More

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Just In: Indian military plane ‘disappears’ in Bay of Bengal

An Indian military plane with more than 20 people on board has gone missing over the Bay of Bengal. The Indian Air Force (AIF) confirmed this development to the BBC. The Antonov-32 transporter aircraft took off from Chennai (Madras) in southern India at 8:30 am (local time) for Port Blair in the eastern archipelago of Andaman... Read More

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‘Dambazau, wife own U.S. property worth over $3m’

Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Lieutenant-General Abdulrahman Dambazau (ret.) has been reported to own properties worth millions of dollars by SaharaReporters. According to the online newspaper, two real estate consultants confirmed that the properties traced to Dambazau have an estimated value in excess of $3m in the U.S. alone. The investigative news outlet reports that the... Read More

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Sex scandal: ‘US doesn’t have evidence to prove lawmakers guilty’ – Minister

The three lawmakers who are accused of sexual misconduct by the United States Government during a foreign trip might just have been vindicated by the admissions of the outgoing U.S. ambassador to Nigeria. The ambassador, James Entwistle, who wrote a letter to the speaker of the Hpuse, Yakubu Dogara accusing Deputy Chairman, House Committee on... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: FG admits Nigeria is in a recession | Jibrin blows open legislative secrets | US presidential election build up gets more interesting | More

FG admits Nigeria is technically in a recession but remains confident of growth YNaija EFCC gives breakdown of how recovered loot has been spent so far YNaija Sacked Jibrin says Dogara tried to pad the budget with N40billion Guardian Obasanjo thinks Nigeria’s system has failed totally, advocates for an overhaul YNaija Fayose’s friend, Agbele is... Read More

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‘Nigerians still at risk of Ebola, other diseases’

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, on Wednesday, said Nigerians and the West Africans sub-region are still at risk of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other highly pathogenic diseases. Idris made this disclosure in a statement he signed in Lagos yesterday. He called for all hands to be on deck in order... Read More

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

These are the top five news to monitor today FG confirms that Nigeria is in recession Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has confirmed that the Nigerian economy is in recession. 2. No plans to impeach me – Yari The Governor of Zamfara state, Abdulaziz Yari has denied claims that the state House of Assembly was... Read More

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Arms scandal: EFCC appeals Fayose’s aide’s bail

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has resolved to appeal the ruling of a Federal Capital Territory High Court, which, on Thursday, granted bail to Abiodun Agbele. Agbele is believed to be a close ally of the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose and was reportedly involved in the conveying of an alleged N1.219bn for Fayose.... Read More

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‘No, it is not a favour’ | Oluremi Tinubu speaks on her latest appointment

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday, denied claims that her appointment as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment was an act of favor or a movement towards reconciliation in the senate. Tinubu made the denial during an interview with The Nation wherein she noted that she was humbled by the support shown to her by... Read More

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FG seals 1125mw solar deal with 14 firms

The Federal Government, on Thursday, sealed a Power Purchase Agreement with 14 firms to generate 1125 megawatts of electricity from solar before the end of next year. Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, supervised the PPA signing ceremony between the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) and the 14 investors in Abuja. He said the... Read More

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Despite IMF negative projection, FG says economy will grow

Contrary to the forecast by the International Monetary Fund that the Nigerian economy will contract further, the Federal Government has said that Nigeria’s economy will pick up in the 3rd quarter of the year with an estimated 3.3 to 3.5 percent growth by the end of 2016. This was revealed on Thursday by the Minister National Planning,... Read More

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‘No such thing’ | Zamfara Governor denies plans to impeach him

The Governor of Zamfara state, Abdulaziz Yari, on Wednesday, denied claims that the state House of Assembly was planning to impeach him. The governor stated this wile addressing journalist after presiding over the Nigerian Governors’ Forum inside the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to reports, the state House of Assembly had listed six... Read More

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‘Nigeria’s system has crumbled, needs overhauling’ – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday, said that institutions within Nigeria has crumbled and needs to be overhauled for the growth of the country. Obasanjo who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Deacon Victor Durodola, stated this while speaking at the 18th Valedictory Service of Good Shepherds Schools, Ota, Ogun State. He particularly pointed out the... Read More

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‘Technically, Nigeria is in recession’ – FG confirms

The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has confirmed that the Nigerian economy is in recession. Speaking with Senators on the state of the economy, Adeosun projected that the economy will however grow further. Even as she added that Nigeria, despite the recession, is still the largest economy in Africa. She faulted the IMF’s position that... Read More

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Detention: Court orders EFCC to pay Fayose’s aide N5million

A High Court sitting in the Mataima district of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, while ruling on the bail application submitted by an aide of Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State, Abiodun Agbele‎ ordered that he be paid the sum of N5m as damages by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as compensation for the suspect’s... Read More

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‘Bring killers of Plateau monarch to book,’ Police IG orders

The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Ibrahim Idris has directed the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police in charge operations, DIG Joshack Habilla to proceed to Plateau State with immediate effect to ensure the arrest of the killers of Chief Lazarus Agaie, the traditional ruler of Bokkos, who was murdered on his way from a farm alongside his... Read More

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Professor Anthony Elujoba is Acting-VC of OAU

Professor Anthony Elujoba has been appointment as the new acting Vice Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. His appointment was approved on Thursday by the University’s Senate. Elujoba, a professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy emerges as the institution’s VC barely 24 hours after the Federal Government ordered the Senate of the school to use... Read More

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Gov. Fayose denies knowledge of Aisha Buhari’s suit

Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), counsel to the Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, says his client has not recieved any suit reportedly filed against him by wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha. It was learnt, that Aisha had dragged Fayose to court for repeatedly alleging that she was one of those indicted for involvement in the... Read More

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NDLEA reacts to Twitter ‘sex, cocaine and MiFi’ scandal

Dirty laundries were aired earlier today on social media when a Twitter user, @6ftHobbit accused @UduakIsBae of stealing some of her belongings, including N60,000 worth of cocaine after a sleep-over in her house in a series of tweets. This accusation triggered a Twitter outburst and dictated the discussion on the microblogging site. Then the accusations of... Read More

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Buhari asks Senate to confirm Augie, Eko as Supreme Court justices

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a letter to the Senate asking the legislature to confirm the appointment of Justice Ejembi Eko and Justice Amina Augie as Supreme Court justices. The Senate confirmed receipt of the letter, dated July 19, 2016 on Thursday and was read to members of the Senate by the Senate President, Bukola... Read More

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Just In: We are holding talks with Niger Delta militants, Buhari confirms

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja said that his administration is holding talks with Niger Delta militants through oil companies and law-enforcement agencies to find a lasting solution to insecurity in the region. This is contained in a statement released by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu.... Read More

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