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‘My heart bleeds for my people’ – David Mark

Former Senate President, David Mark, has expressed deep sadness over the invasion and attack on Agatu, Benue state, by Fulani herdsmen. Speaking on Friday, at a thanksgiving service to mark his 68th birthday celebration, Mark urged the Benue state government and Federal Government to ‘do everything possible to resettle the beleaguered Agatu people’. His spokesperson,... Read More

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BBOG to Buhari: ‘We expected more from you’

The Bring-Back-Our-Girls advocacy group, on Friday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to intensify his efforts to rescue the missing 219 Chibok school girls. On April 14, 2016, it will be exactly two years since the abduction of the girls in Borno state, by Boko Haram insurgents. In a statement released on Friday, the group said:... Read More

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Fulani herdsmen attacks will soon be over – Buhari

After ceaseless calls for him to weigh-in on the menace of Fulani herdsmen, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the hostile tension between the pastorals and local farmers will soon be over. Speaking at the opening of the National Agricultural Show in Keffi, Nasarawa State, the President said several plans have been put in... Read More

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Wike given green light to borrow another 10bn

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, was on Friday, given approval to obtain a N10 billion loan from the Excess Crude Account (ECA). The approval of the loan by the Rivers State House of Assembly, was in response to a letter Wike sent to the assembly through the Speaker. In the letter, dated April 5, 2016,... Read More

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Buhari sends 2016 budget back to Ministries for another review

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent the 2016 Appropriation Bill estimate back to the federal ministries for critical review of the alterations made by the National Assembly. The 2016 budget was passed into law by the National Assembly last week after the document had been debated, modified and reduced from its original figure of N6.08 trillion... Read More

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Why I must preside over Olisa Metuh’s trial – Justice Abang

Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, maintained that he must lord over the trial of the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh. The PDP spokesperson had alleged that himself and Abang were classmates in Law School, and further stressed that they had a frosty... Read More

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‘I’m not yet finished… I’m not tired’ – Jonathan

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan said on Friday, that he’s not yet done with his good works for Nigeria. Speaking at the Vanguard Personality Award, the former president said he is not yet tired, and as such, he would through his foundation, render services to Nigeria and all of humanity. Jonathan was represented by a former... Read More

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Nigerian man arrested in Germany for being connected to ISIS

Coming on the heels of last month’s terror attack at Brussels airport, a 29 year old Nigerian is reported to have been arrested by German authorities over an alleged connection with Islamic state in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). According to reports by international newspaper, Reuters, the unnamed Nigerian was detained by German police alongside an... Read More

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Senator Smart Adeyemi thought it smart to defect to APC – Here’s why

Toeing the line of others before him, Senator Smart Adeyemi, on Friday, decamped to the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Adeyemi, who represents Kogi West Senatorial District, stated that he has no regret whatsoever in dumping the PDP. While urging Nigerians to support President Muhammadu Buhari, Adeyemi... Read More

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#PanamaPapers: ‘I will not resign’ – Saraki insists

Senate President Bukola Saraki has dismissed calls for his resignation over the recent revelations that he is involved in the growing international Panama Paper scandal and the testimony of a witness before the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Saraki stated that those asking for his resignation were his political detractors who never wanted him to become... Read More

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Nigerian Army intercepts, neutralizes Boko Haram suicide bombers

The Nigerian Army, on Friday, disclosed that its troops in the Northeast have successfully foiled an attempted suicide bombing by Boko Haram insurgents during the early hours of Friday. According to a statement by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the terrorist were intercepted and neutralized by the Nigerian army at... Read More

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Abuja court grants bail to former President Jonathan’s nephew

An Abuja High Court, on Thursday, ordered the the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to grant bail to Azibaola Robert. Robert is a nephew to former President Goodluck Jonathan. He was arrested on March 23 over allegation of misappropriation of $40 million allegedly received from embattled former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. The anti-graft... Read More

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‘Buhari is planning to borrow N1.84 trillion from China’ – Fayose

The Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Friday raised an alarm over the proposed trip of President Muhammadu Buhari to China. According to the governor, President Buhari was travelling to China so he can obtain a loan of N1.84 trillion that he will use to finance the 2016 budget. Speaking through his Special Assistant on... Read More

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‘Boko Haram members are surrendering in large numbers’ – Airforce boss

According to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar, Boko Haram militancy will soon be a thing of the past as a large number of the sect members are surrundering to the Nigerian military. Abubakar stated that the terrorist were trapped and had no where to go, hence the reason why most of... Read More

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Panama Papers: ‘Saraki should resign’

A group, Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has called for the resignation of Senate President Bukola Saraki over his involvement in the growing international Panama Paper scandal and revelations made during his false asset declaration trial. TMG, which is a coalition of more than 400 civic societies, in a statement called on Saraki to resign his... Read More

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Pope Francis says the Church should embrace gays, lesbians and divorcees

Pope Francis in his yearly exhortations has called on catholic clergy and lay faithful to be more lenient in their dealings with homosexuals and divorcees, while condemning abortion and death penalties. In a move that many describe as a giant step away from the traditional conservative stance of the catholic church, the Pope called for... Read More

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2016 budget: Vice President meets with ministers (PHOTOS)

Following the receipt of the details of 2016 Appropriation Bill from the National Assembly, the executive arm of government has began scrutiny into the budget before the President can assent to it. Members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Friday, converged at the State House in Abuja to analyze the bill. However, President Muhammadu... Read More

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‘Buhari is a man of intergrity, his name cannot be found in Panama papers’ – El-Rufai

The Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, on Thursday, stated that he was persuaded to contest for the 2015 governorship election by President Muhammadu Buhari. While noting that President Buhari is an honest man whose name cannot be linked to the international Panama Paper scandal, El-rufai stated that he wouldn’t have contested the election if... Read More

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UNILAG becomes latest casualty of fuel scarcity (PHOTOS)

Following the massive student protest that halted academic and social activities in the campus, the management of the University of Lagos has ordered students of the institution to vacate the school premises before 10:00 am on Friday. The students had on Thursday embarked on protest to express their grievance over the decrease in power and... Read More

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BREAKING: Disorder, violence as Fulani herdsmen clash with youths in Okada

Reports reaching us suggest that Fulani herdsmen and locals have been locked in a bloody clash since the wee hours of Friday, in Okada, Edo state. Okada is home to Igbinedion University and due to the fracas, students have been advised to stay indoors while lectures have been canceled for the day. YNaija understands that... Read More

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How Deeper Life pastor got away after abductors ‘fell asleep’

Strange turn of events led to the escape of a Pastor, Gilbert Akioyamen, from the arms of kidnappers, who abducted him on March 24, 2016, at Ukhun road, Ekpoma, Esan West local government area of Edo state. Speaking on the abduction, the Edo state commissioner of police, Chris Ezike, stated that Akioyamen was kidnapped around... Read More

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‘Nigerians have suffered enough, no more austerity measures’ – VP Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the federal government has no desire to impose austerity measures on Nigerians, saying that government will rather stimulate the economy through other ways. Osinbajo stated this on Thursday, while speaking at the The Nation’s First National Economic Forum held in Lagos. The Vice President stressed that state and federal governments... Read More

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SUV, motorcycle involved in accident in Victoria Island

A ghastly motor accident has occurred on Ozumba Mbadiwe, Lagos causing a massive build up of traffic within the Victoria Island axis. The tragic accident, which occurred at about 8:00 am on Thursday, involved a Toyota SUV and a motor cycle, with the SUV crushing the motorcycle under its weight. It’s, however, unclear if anyone... Read More

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He’s a mechanic and monarch who rules his people via Skype (PHOTOS)

Céphas Bansah is the spiritual chief of Ewe people in Togo and Ghana… but he’s more than that. The monarch, who governs more than two million, is also a professional mechanic who’s based in Germany. Perhaps it’s a hobby, perhaps it’s a passion – but the monarch juggles both responsibilities and appears to enjoy it.... Read More

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Orubebe made false asset declaration ‘five times’

The federal government, on Thursday, opened its case against embattled former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe, who is under trial for false asset declaration. Orubebe was brought before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over his failure to declare his property listed at Plot 2057, Asokoro District, Abuja. He had served as a... Read More

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No movement in Abuja on Saturday

The Commissioner for Police, FCT, Wilson Inalegwu, has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement across the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Saturday, as from 7:00am to 4:00pm. The directive is as a result of the local council elections to be held in the nation’s capital state. A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer,... Read More

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‘If there’s not enough electricity, it’s not the President’s fault’ – Fashola

“Can an employee who caused the employer such financial losses in all good conscience expect improved welfare package or industrial peace? Or have the employees taken over from the employers?” The above statement was made by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, as he appealed to the conscience of electricity workers on... Read More

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Buhari announces ‘most ambitious health plan’ for poor Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, pleaded with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) not to embark on the proposed strike action of the union. Buhari urged the doctors to give the Federal Government some time to address their demands and grievances. The President reached out to the doctors during a meeting with the leadership... Read More

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2016 Budget: Presidency unveils 6 strategic, 30 priority plans [DETAILS]

Following the receipt of the 2016 budget details from the National Assembly, the Federal Government has laid down six strategic plans and 30 priority plans of the President Buhari administration. Presented by Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, the strategic implementation plan – which includes diversification of the economy and national security – is expected to cover... Read More

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‘Release Jonathan’s cousin immediately’ – Court orders EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has been ordered to immediately release Azibaola Robert, a cousin of former President, Goodluck Jonathan. An Abuja High Court, sitting at Maitama, on Thursday, ruled in favour of the release of Robert, who has been in detention since March 23. Robert’s lawyer, Chris Uche (SAN), had approached the High... Read More

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