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May 23, 2016

Policeman allegedly kills bus driver at Igando (VIDEO)

The Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase has declared that the Nigeria Police Force is working frantically to curb the instances of trigger happy officers killing citizens extra-judiciously. But some people may not be paying attention. According to community journalist, @AlimoshoOnline who made a video available to YNaija, a commercial bus driver was murdered by a... Read More
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May 23, 2016

EFCC sneaks Fani-Kayode to Lagos to obtain ‘shady’ remand warrant

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been accused of trampling on the fundamental human rights of detained former spokesperson of President Goodluck Jonatha, Femi Fani-Kayode. The anti-graft agency is alleged to have today, sneaked Fani-Kayode into an Ikeja magistrate court where they obtained a ‘shady’ warrant to keep him in custody for 3... Read More
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May 23, 2016

Union Bank’s rebrand wins two international awards 

Union Bank’s new brand identity which was unveiled in October 2015 has won two Gold awards at the Transform Awards MENA 2016 held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Dubai, on May 18, 2016. Union Bank won the award for ‘Best Brand Development To Reflect Changed Mission/Vision/Positioning’ beating Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Bank Al Bilad, Gulf... Read More
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May 23, 2016

Buhari, Growth Mindsets And A Happy Chewbacca | The Stuff Weekly

Tech Stuff The Worlds Coolest Man: Whatever skeptics have said can’t be done, Elon has gone out and made real. Remember in the 1990s, when we would call strangers and give them our credit-card numbers? Elon dreamed up a little thing called PayPal. His Tesla Motors and SolarCity companies are making a clean, renewable-energy future... Read More
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May 23, 2016

Shi’ite leader, El Zakyzaky drags FG to court, demands N2bn

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, today, fixed a date for the hearing of the N2billion suit the detained leader of the Shi’ite Islamic sect, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky slammed on the Federal Government challenging his continued detention in the custody of the government since December 14, 2015. Justice Gabriel Kolawole, who fixed the hearing... Read More
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May 23, 2016

‘I spent eight days in EFCC detention’ | Emeka Mba finally speaks on N15bn fraud

After months of silence, the former Director General (DG) of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Emeka Mba, has spoken up on the accusations that he committed N15 billion fraud while still in office. Mba, who also recounted his role in Nigeria’s digital switchover, told his side of the story at the 79th episode of The... Read More
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May 23, 2016

This Abuja pastor celebrated his birthday in the most spectacular way

Pastor Joshua Iginla, a popular Abuja based clergy man, is not with those of you complaining of an economic crisis. The Senior Pastor of Champions Royal Assembly issued out 32 cars, SUVs included, during his birthday celebration in his church on Sunday. And, no he didn’t give it to the poor or needy. He gave it to Nollywood... Read More
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May 23, 2016

‘We, PDP must assist APC’ | 7 things Bode George wants his party to know

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George has identified selfish interests and indiscipline as the main cause of the crisis which is tearing the fabrics of his party to shreds currently. The PDP has been in the news for the rift in the leadership of the party and just recently... Read More
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May 23, 2016

How NNPC failed to remit $3.8bn, N358.3bn to FG in 2013

A recently released report by the Nigeria Extractive Industries and Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has alleged that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation failed to remit $3.8 billion and N358.3 billion to the Federation account in 2013 This was disclosed by the Chairman of NEITI, Kayode Fayemi, while presenting the 2013 audit reports of the agency in... Read More
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May 23, 2016

Vice President Osinbajo is in Lagos, commissions projects (PHOTOS)

The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo who arrived Lagos from Aso Rock, Abuja this morning has commissioned the new response unit of the Lagos State Emergency Agency, LASEMA in the presence of the state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, Minister of Works and Power, Raji Fashola, Senator Baheeru Ashafa of Lagos East constituency among others. President Muhammadu Buhari... Read More
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May 23, 2016

Missing N30 trillion: Okonjo-Iweala says alleged court judgement is ‘politically motivated’

Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Monday described reports that a court judgement had mandated her to account for missing N30 trillion as “baseless,” “dubious” and “politically motivated”. Following a suit filed by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), a federal high court sitting in Lagos had allegedly asked the former minister to “provide... Read More
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May 23, 2016

That moment when Sterling Bank came for Diamond Bank on Twitter

We thought it was only the Nigerian entertainment industry that was all about the social media cat claws. But one bank just won my heart. Corporate entities have gotten in on the action. Sterling Bank had a go at Diamond Bank on Twitter this morning for their ‘grammatical’ error. See below, what went down U can nw... Read More
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May 23, 2016

PDP crisis: Police ‘uncover plan’ to attack Party HQ today

The Nigerian Police Force, on Sunday, explained why the force deployed some of its officials to the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja. According to a statement signed by ACP Olabisi Kolawole, Force Public Relations Officers, Police Headquarters, Abuja, the force had gotten credible intelligence that aggrieved members of the PDP were... Read More
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May 23, 2016

Interview: Why a PhD student took to the streets in Port Harcourt to look for a job

What could motivate a PhD student to carry a placard asking for a job? Systemic frustration and desperation, says 26 year old Ibubeleye MacDonald, who has a Bachelors Degree in Education, Guidance and Counselling; Masters in Education Psychology, and is currently working on her PhD in Education Psychology at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers... Read More
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May 23, 2016

Agatu people are ready to defend themselves against Fulani herdsmen

The people of Agatu, Benue state have threatened to defend themselves against the violence of ampaging Fulani herdsmen if nothing is done to help them out. Over 400 people have been killed and properties destroyed in Agatu in March following a large scale attack of Fulani herdsmen armed with sophisticated weapons. Speaking to pressmen in... Read More
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May 23, 2016

I have no personal reason to support Sheriff- Wike

The Governor of River state and Chairman of the 2016 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention Planning Committee, Nyesom Wike has in the face of the controversy surrounding the ousting of the acting national chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff declared that the PDP cannot be allowed to die. Wike was one of the governors... Read More
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May 23, 2016

‘I did not protest against subsidy removal in 2012’ | Pastor Tunde Bakare has a story to tell you

The General Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly and close ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has fautted the Federal Government for not consulting extensively before removing the subsidy on petrol which skyrocketed the price. Addressing pressmen over the hike in the price of petrol on Sunday, the pastor said the Save Nigeria... Read More
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May 23, 2016

A young woman in Lekki and a young woman in Port Harcourt went to the streets to look for jobs – one has a PhD

With the level of unemployment growing each day, young Nigerians are taking matters into their own hands, literally, and searching for jobs in the most innovative way, especially this young lady. If you’ve seen this photo of this brave young woman and want to help, here’s part of her CV. Pls DM so I email... Read More
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May 23, 2016

PDP crisis: Heavily armed police officials stationed at PDP headquaters

To forestall any further breakdown of law and order, more than 30 heavily armed police officials have reportedly taken over the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja. According to Punch, the policemen were sent to the PDP secretariat, on Sunday, to prevent the recently sacked national chairman of the party, Ali... Read More
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May 22, 2016

Confirmed: President Buhari will not be visiting Lagos tomorrow, Osinbajo will represent him

by Chi Ibe Following our report earlier this evening that President Muhammad Buhari will not be visiting Lagos tomorrow as planned over an ear infection, the Office of the Vice President has now confirmed his absence. In a release made available to YNaija just now, the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media... Read More
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Kemi-Adeosun-YNaija
May 22, 2016

FG set to implement 65 percent reduction in meal allocations for its officials

The Nigerian government is planning a 65 percent reduction in allocations for refreshment and meals given to top government officials, Punch reports. The proposal is said to be prepared by an Efficiency Unit set up by the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, and will be forwarded to the Office of the Secretary to the Government... Read More
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May 22, 2016

‘There are no factions in PDP’ -Ekweremadu is living on another planet

Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu today denied that the PDP has two different factions. This was contained in a statement signed by Ekweremadu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Uche Anichukwu. The statement said what exists in the PDP is people with varying interests, which... Read More
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