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Date night for Goodluck Jonathan and boo, Mama Peace (PHOTOS)

Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, who has avoided the spotlight since leaving the seat of power, re-emerged on Tuesday night, in New Jersey, USA. Mama Peace as she’s fondly described, attended a date night with her husband, former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan. The couple, who are vacationing in the US, had dinner at a restaurant... Read More

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Jonathan’s cousin, wife to pay N500m for freedom

Robert Azibaola, the cousin of former President Goodluck Jonathan, was on Wednesday, granted bail of N500 million by a federal high court sitting in Abuja. Azibaola, who was granted bail alongside his wife and their company, is facing a six-count charge of fraud and money laundering for his involvement in a $40 million contract allegedly... Read More

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Saraki explains difference between ‘corruption’ and ‘administrative misdemeanor’

Senate President Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, said that the National Assembly will fight to ensure peace in the Niger Delta Region. While speaking with newsmen in Abuja, Saraki said the National Assembly will work towards ensuring lasting peace in the oil rich region. The senate president also differentiated between corruption – of which he is currently... Read More

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Abacha’s coup speech… after Shagari was overthrown and Buhari installed (Full Text)

Today marks the 18th year of the death of General Sani Abacha, former Nigerian military Head of State. Abacha was born on September 20, 1943 and lived an eventful life until June 8, 1998 when he died in power. The first administration of Muhammadu Buhari as Military Head of State was carefully planned and executed... Read More

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‘My father wanted the best for Nigeria’ – Gumsu Abacha

18 years ago, late Head of State, General Sani Abacha died in power, in circumstances that can best be described as mysterious. In remembrance of the late military dictator, his daughter Gumsu Abacha has inferred that contrary to the perception of most Nigerians, he wanted the best for the country. Gumsu took to her Instagram... Read More

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Just In: Unrepentant Niger Delta Avengers blow up Chevron oil well

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has announced the bombing of another oil well in Delta state. The oil pipeline terrorists destroyed the Chevron owned oil well, less than a day after the Federal Government raised a white flag. In spite of the government’s decision to withdraw troops from the Niger Delta region and its readiness... 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. 1) The big boss is dead Former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has died of cardiac arrest at Benin City, Edo state. 2) Buhari didn’t travel for medical treatment The presidential spokesperson, on Tuesday, said President Muhammadu Buhari was in London for holiday and not... Read More

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Top PDP leaders, 2 ex-ministers arrested

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday and Tuesday, arrested two chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and two former Ministers, the Punch reports. The top politicians were arrested in connection to $115 million (N23 billion) allegedly shared by former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, before the 2015 general elections. Some... Read More

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How policeman shot and killed his boss

Police corporal, Daramola Tosin has come to the end of his career in the security agency after he was dismissed from the force for allegedly killing an Inspector, Lateef Shuaib, over N300,000. According to Punch, Tosin, who was attached to the Ekiti Police Division in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, is said to... Read More

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Morning Devotion: RIP Stephen Keshi, Indian minister wants a ban on Nigerians & FG meets with South-South Governors

Today on Morning Devotion, Joachim Macebong mourns the loss of Nigerian football’s great, Stephen Keshi. Also, Sokoto’s plan to provide grazing reserves for herdsmen and FG’s proposed meet with South-South Governors over Niger Delta Avengers. Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-21

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‘Buhari didn’t go to London for medical treatment’ | Femi Adesina says something new

President Muhammadu Buhari did not break any rule by traveling out of the country as he was on holiday not on a medical trip to treat an ear infection, says the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. Adesina, who said this in an interview with Punch, noted that the President was first treated... Read More

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32 political parties (and counting) set to burst into the scene

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday, announced that over 32 new political parties have applied for registration. This was disclosed by chairman of the electoral commission, Prof. Yakubu Mahmood, during the second quarterly consultative meeting with the chairmen and secretaries of registered political parties in Abuja. The chairman noted that INEC has started... Read More

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Nigerian militants

Fear of militants: Security tightened at the Presidential Villa

The Presidency is not taking the threats made by Niger Delta Militants lightly as the security around the Presidential Villa was on Tuesday increased, The Punch reports. The militants, under the aegis of Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force, had in a statement threatened to bomb the Presidential Villa, National Assembly and the Central Bank of... Read More

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A rare glimpse into the home of ex-militant leader, Tompolo (PHOTOS)

In search of former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo and members of the Niger Delta Avengers, the Nigerian Army hit the Oparazoa community in Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri South-West LGA, Delta, last week. In the process, they raided Tompolo’s house and these are pictures of the home of the former militant leader, who is reported to have... Read More

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How FG plans to boost rice, wheat production in 1 year

The Federal Government, on Tuesday, disclosed that it has set-up a National Rice and Wheat Task Force to monitor the results of rice and wheat production in the country. Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant-Media & Publicity to the Vice President, quoted his principal to have said this during the inauguration of the committee at the Presidential... Read More

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Panic in Edo over ‘headless body’

Residents of Auchi community in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, were on Tuesday, thrown into panic after they found the headless body of man in front of Campus Two of the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi. According to Punch, the body was eventually identified as ‘Clement’. It was thereafter determined that he was a... Read More

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‘We are young, smart and focused’ – Niger Delta Avengers

The Niger Delta Avengers has stated that its main objective is to liberate the people of the Niger Delta – the major oil producing region of Nigeria. In a statement released late on Tuesday, the oil installations terrorists reacted to the recent criticism of their activities by the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger... Read More

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How Aregbesola created 3,000 jobs in Osun state

In times like this when practically all sectors of the Nigerian economy is buckling under the weight of recession, governments are having to restructure and redesign in different ways to ensure they meet ends robustly. Governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregebsola has explained how despite the continual downturn of the Nigerian economy, he has managed... Read More

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Fayose praises Buhari for taking his advice

For what is perhaps the first time ever, the Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has found a reason to commend President Muhammadu Buhari. Fayose, in a statement signed by his special Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, praised the President’s decision to negotiate with Niger Delta militants rather than use military... Read More

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Former Airforce boss pleads for out-of-court settlement

Former Chief of Air Staff, Mohammed Umar, has commenced an out-of-court negotiation on the money laudering charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Umar’s lawyer, Hassan Liman initiated the move for settlement during his trial at an Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday. The former Airforce boss is currently facing a... Read More

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US to Nigeria: ‘Dialogue with Niger Delta militants’

The United States Mission to Nigeria has expressed concern over the recent attacks on oil installations in the Niger Delta. The US Mission on Tuesday, said it supports dialogue for the resolution of the situation – where Niger Delta Avengers have been destroying oil pipelines in the region. While stating that it was monitoring reports... Read More

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It’s ‘very important’ to ban Nigerians from India

A former minister in India, Ravi Naik has asked the government to ban Nigerians from visiting the country. According to The Hindu, the politician revealed this on Tuesday at a press conference where he described Nigerians as “negroes”, who cause trouble everywhere. “The Central government should ban Nigerians. Even the Aam Aami Party leaders had... Read More

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‘Main coordinator’ of Niger Delta Avengers arrested by Nigerian Navy

The Nigerian Navy has announced the arrest of a militant kingpin who is believed to be the coordinator of recent militant attacks on oil facilities of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation and Chevron in the Niger Delta region. Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has claimed responsibility for the series of attacks on oil and pipeline installations... Read More

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FG to withdraw license, sanction banks who fire staff

The Federal Government has threatened to withdraw the operating license of any bank or telecommunication company that breaches its directive to stop mass sack of workers. As a result of the spate of retrenchment of bank employees, the government had last week, directed employers in the financial sector to stop further dismissal of staff. Subsequent... Read More

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VP Osinbajo is Acting President

President Muhammadu Buhari has notified the National Assembly of his 10-day trip abroad for medical treatment. The President on Monday, travelled to London to see an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist for his “persistent ear infection”. Buhari has also handed over governance of the country to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on a temporary basis –... Read More

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Nigerian doctors to go on strike

The National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria has announced the commencement of a nationwide strike from Thursday, June 9. The National President of the association, Muhammad Askira made the announcement on Tuesday, June 7. Speaking with journalists in Kano, Askira said the decision was arrived at during the ordinary general meeting of the National... Read More

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FG appoints Acting Auditor-General

The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), on Tuesday, announced the appointment of Florence Anyanwu as the acting Auditor-General of the Federation (AuGF). A statement was released to this effect by the Chief Press Secretary, Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation, Olawunmi Ogunmosunle. Anyanwu takes over from Samuek Ukura who retired from service on attaining the mandatory... Read More

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CCT Chairman recommends return of Buhari’s oppressive law

The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Justice Danladi Umar, has recommended for the return of Decree No. 2, a military law that unfairly punishes journalists. The CCT chairman said this at the false asset declaration trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. “If not that we are under a democratic setting, I would have... Read More

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Sokoto state to provide 1,000 hectares of land for herdsmen

The Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, on Tuesday, announced that the state will provide about 1,000 hectares of land for herdsmen to use as a grazing reserve. According to a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesman, Imam Imam, Tambuwal said this at the launching a National Retreat on Livestock and Dairy Development organised by the... Read More

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Ungodly conspiracy: Niger Delta Avengers supported by the region’s elite – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has questioned the agitation and destructive activities of militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA). The militant group has been at the forefront of attacks and destruction of oil and pipeline installations in the Niger Delta region. However, MEND is not convinced with their cause. The... Read More

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