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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: N139bn saved from new fuel price in 2 months | Osinbajo missed the point of restructuring Nigeria | UK gets new PM | More

Pat Utomi believes everything in Nigeria has been turned to politics YNaija Afenifere, Ezeife come for Osinbajo for opposing the restructuring of Nigeria YNaija Nigeria has saved N139billion from the new fuel price in 2 months according to Kachikwu YNaija US Ambassador to appear before lawmakers over the sexual scandal allegation YNaija Jimoh Ibrahim gets... Read More

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Allegations of ‘injustice’, ‘favouritism’ trails police recruitment process

There have been concerns over the credibility of the recruitment of 10,000 personnel into the Nigerian Police Force – which was approved by President Muhammadu Buhari. The force is expected to recruit 500 Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police(ASPs), 500 Cadet Inspectors, 1,500 Specialist Officers and 7, 500 Constables as selected by the Police Service Commission. This... Read More

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

Here are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. PDP presents two candidate for Edo governorship election The two factions in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has presented two different candidates for the Edo gubernatorial election. 2. Strike continues as meeting between FG and oil workers turn out inconclusive The federal government and striking... Read More

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10 killed in Niger as Fulani herdsmen, farmers clash [DETAILS]

More than 10 people have been reportedly killed in a clash between suspected Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Bokuta village, Bosso Local Government Area, and Tungan Mallam village in the Paikoro LGA, Niger state. According to The Punch, six people are believed to have been killed in Bokuta, while another four died at the Tungan... Read More

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Everything in Nigeria has been reduced to politics – Pat Utomi

Prof. Pat Utomi, has lamented the way Nigeria’s democracy is being run, stating that the biggest challenge on our democracy is the overrating of government and politics. Utomi who spoke on Monday, during a programme organised by a group of youths under the aegis of YALI Network, said it was unfortunate that everything in the... Read More

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Restructuring Nigeria: ‘VP Osinbajo missed the point’ – Afenifere

Foremost Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, on Wednesday, lambasted Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for alleged saying that the call for Nigeria’s restructuring will not make any difference. In a statement by the National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, the group said the Vice President missed the point on the ongoing agitation for restructuring of Nigeria,... Read More

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‘New fuel price saved Nigeria N129bn in two months’ – Kachikwu

According to the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, fixing the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at N145 a litre, has helped the Federal Government save about N139 billion from subsidy removal in the last two months. Dr. Ibe Kachikwu had said that government was paying about N16.4 billion monthly as subsidy at... Read More

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Sheriff vs Markafi: PDP presents two candidates for Edo guber election

The leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has gone a notch higher as the two factions of the party have submitted two different names to the Independent National Electoral Commission as the governorship candidates for the Edo State election. The two factions are led by the former Chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff, while Chairman, National Caretaker... Read More

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FG, oil workers meeting inconclusive

After an inconclusive meeting between representatives of the Federal Government and oil workers yesterday, both groups have agreed to continue talks today, Tuesday. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, told journalists that although some resolutions were reached, there was an outstanding matter that was not concluded because of the absence of the... Read More

Sexual misconduct: US Ambassador to appear before House of Rep

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, is expected to appear before the Nigerian House of Representatives panel on Thursday to testify against three lawmakers who were allegedly involved in sexual misconduct while on official mission in the US. In a letter to the Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara, on June 9, the Ambassador had... Read More

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Nigerian Prisons Service retires 2 senior officers

The Nigerian Prisons Service has confirmed the retirement of a Deputy Controller-General, Aminu Suley and an Assistant Controller-General, Ali Bala Salami. According to a statement issued by the service and signed by the PPRO Nigerian Prison Service, DCP Francis Enobore, the senior Officers were retired because of their seniority in service to the new Controller-General,... Read More

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The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today 1. Saraki’s trial stalled The trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, has been adjourned as court goes on strike. 2. Public schools in Oyo state remain shut In spite of government directive to reopen public schools in Oyo state, the... Read More

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Why Oyo state government shut down public schools

Following the crisis rocking the Oyo state education sector, the State government, on Monday, announced that it has set up a thirty-one member Education Reform Initiative Committee to broaden the scope of the management of the public schools. This was disclosed by the Deputy Governor of the state, Moses Alake Adeyemo, who represented the state governor, Abiola Ajimobi,... Read More

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Does the government have the solution to this murderous herdsmen menace?

Over the weekend, suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked Gwari village in Niger state leaving at least 4 people dead and several others injured. On Monday, according to reports by Channels TV, over 81 villagers had been killed by suspected herdsmen in Benue state in the past one week. This is in a shadow of the infamous... Read More

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‘Nigeria will fulfill its financial obligation’ – Buhari tells AU

President Buhari has promised to fulfill the country’s financial obligation to the African Union. He made the disclosure while receiving the AU Envoy on the Peace Fund, Dr. Donald Kaberuka. In a statement released on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari said Nigeria will... Read More

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‘FG has no interest in securing lives’ – KOWA party reacts to fresh killings in Benue

Following the recent killing of 81 persons in Benue State by Fulani herdsmen, KOWA party has reacted to the tragedy. In a statement signed by its National youth leader, Jude Feranmi, the party condemned the killings and also criticized the Federal Government for being silent on the matter. The statement also urged Nigerians who cannot... Read More

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Chibok Girls: Presidency calls for support from BBOG group

The Presidency has called for support from groups campaigning for the return of over 217 school girls kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists from Chibok community in Borno state on April 16, 2016. In a statement issued on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu the presidency appealed to... Read More

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BREAKING: Court orders AMCON to return Jimoh Ibrahim’s assets, companies

Long embattled Nigerian businessman, Jimoh Ibrahim was temporarily vindicated in court on Monday when the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) was ordered to return possession of the companies seized from him over an alleged N50 billion debt. A Lagos Federal High Court presided over by Justice Abdulazeez Anka discharged an interim injunction giving AMCON... Read More

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Four dead in Bauchi fatal accident, syndicate arrested with human head

Bauchi State Police command has confirmed a fatal motor accident at Miya Berkete village in Toro Area of Bauchi State. According to a statement released by SP Haruna Mohammed, Police Public Relations Officer, Bauchi State Police Command, the accident occurred today Monday, when an Ash Opel Vectra with REG No FH 277 ABC, brushed a motorcyclist while... Read More

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Fani-Kayode fulfills bail conditions, awaiting release

After more than two months in the custody of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, on Monday, perfected his bail conditions and is now awaiting release from custody. This was contained in a statement by Fani-Kayode’s media adviser, Jude Ndukwe. The statement said that the former Aviation Minister would... Read More

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Public Schools in Oyo state still shut despite directive to reopen

In spite of directive to reopen on Monday (today), schools in Oyo state remain closed. The State Government had announced the re-opening of public schools in the state with effect from Monday. This directive was contained in a statement signed by Toye Arulogun, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism. According to Arulogun, the State... Read More

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Sen. Omisore distances self from PDP emissaries to the Ooni

Senator Iyiola Omisore, the beleaugered former Deputy Governor of Osun State has distanced himself from the envoy of some members of the Peoples Democratic Party to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. The emissaries who were led by the state chairman of the party, Mr. Soji Adagunodo paid a visit to the palace of... Read More

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#NoShameDay: ‘It is a journey, your journey, you are enough’ | @birdwithasong shares her story of mental illness

There is a silence and a dangerous indifference to mental sickness in Nigeria. Mental illness is often shrouded in deleterious stigmas and misconceptions. Persons suffering from mental sickness are often discriminated against and forced to remain -often, dying- in silence. Unbeknownst to many, mental ill health is largely under-diagnosed, with many unaware of their mental health status.... Read More

Court vacation leads to adjournment of Saraki, Ekweremadu forgery trial

The trial of Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, alongside two others on charges of forgery of Senate Standing Orders has been adjourned due to the court’s vacation that commenced today (Monday). Saraki, Ekweremadu, and two co-accused – a former Clerk to the National Assembly, Salisu Maikasu, and his then deputy,... Read More

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Nigerian governors are worried over the Abia state confusion

Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum and Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, has revealed that the governors in the nation are worried about the political and legal conundrum surrounding who the rightful governor of Abia state is. The governors are also reportedly working behind the scenes to ensure that there is no breakdown of law and... Read More

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14 senators gear up to testify against Saraki, Ekweremadu in forgery case

The trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, his Deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, outgoing clerk to the National Assembly, Salisu Maikasuwa, and his deputy, Ben Efeturi, for forgery of the standing orders of the senate is scheduled to resume on Monday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. Ahead of the resumption of... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Falana, others want Buratai fired | Senators ready to testify against Saraki, Ekweremadu | Yoruba people will never be slaves | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana requests President Buhari to fire Army Chief Burutai if he won’t resign over Dubai properties. Punch Robbery suspect doesnt need bulletproof vests, he told the police bullets can’t pierce his skin Vanguard 14 senators line up to testify against Senate President and his... 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. Portugal are the new champions of Europe The Portuguese national football team have won the Euro 2016 championship 2. Fuel scarcity looms in the horizon Following the strike action embarked on by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Thursday, depots within... Read More

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Ese Oruru’s abductor, Yunusa gets bail after 4 months

Yunusa ‘Yellow’ Dahiru, the man accused of kidnapping 14-year-old Ese Oruru, has been granted bail and released from custody after more than four months in Okaka Prisons in Yenegoa, the Bayelsa state capital. Dahiru was immediately taken to Kano after his release alongside his team of lawyers who usually fly into the state during court proceedings.... Read More