The News Blog

September 17, 2014

@ElRufai wants to bring “justice and fairness” to Kaduna state

by James Sambo A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has formally declared his intention to run for the Kaduna State governorship seat. El Rufai, who is the Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated this during a courtesy visit to the palace of Kpop Gwong, Col.... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Femi Falana weighs in and appeals for the pardon of the Maimalari 12

by Mayowa Aboah Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has called on military authorities to reconsider the decision taken against the twelve soldiers who have been sentenced to death for mutiny, as the soldiers had only reacted based on in-house unfavourable conditions around them. The 12 soldiers are among 18 soldiers arraigned for mutiny for... Read More

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September 17, 2014

You can’t do one-tenth of what GEJ has done on security, PDP chieftain tells Kwankwaso

by Godwin Akanfe Sunny Onuesoke, a Delta State gubernatorial aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2007 elections, has lashed out at the governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, for downplaying the efforts of President Goodluck Jonathan in fighting insurgency. Onuesoke said that the Kano State governor is only over-ambitious, stressing that if Kwankwaso... Read More

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September 17, 2014

YNaija Editorial: As TB Joshua’s house of cards collapses

The death toll from the collapse of a multi-storey edifice under construction at the Synagogue Church of all Nations headquarters in the Ikotun district of Lagos state on Friday keeps rising (63 as at Tuesday evening, with hundreds more, injured). While rescue workers of the Nigerian Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) scramble to make the most... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Our government admits to being aware of planeload of cash

by Kolapo Olapoju After an aircraft conveying $9.3m cash from Abuja, allegedly for arms purchase, was seized by the South African authorities, the Nigerian government has said it was aware of the aeroplane and its mission. Two Nigerians and an Israeli aboard the plane were detained for transporting the money into South Africa. Ysterday, it... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Warning: Padi padi regulation is taking over Nigeria’s financial sector

by Tunji Andrews From having virtually every full year result, covertly pointing accusing fingers at the Central bank of Nigeria, for over regulation and being insensitive to their profit margins; to being on the same page with the CBN on bank earnings, must be a really big leap forward for Nigerian banks. In wave after... Read More

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September 17, 2014

2015: Atiku will not “give up on Nigeria” || Former VP speaks on his presidential ambition

by Mayowa Aboah Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has said he will not give up on his ambition to become the president of the country. Speaking to journalists at his residence in Abuja on Tuesday, Atiku submitted that to abandon the presidential race in the country would amount to a loss of hope... Read More

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September 17, 2014

“Mbu is a shameless puppet” || Amaechi mocks the self-proclaimed lion of the Police force

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the declaration by AIG, Joseph Mbu, that he was a lion who managed to tame a leopard of Port Harcourt, Governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, the latter has replied him calling him a toothless attack dog and a corrupt puppet. Mbu had made the statement on Monday, 15 September, in... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Mutiny: Military fires GOC attacked by convicted soldiers

by Akan Ido Major General Ahmed Mohammed, the former General Officer Commanding the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maiduguri has been retired. Mohammed was at the receiving end of the mutiny which took place months ago at the Maimalari Barracks in Borno following a violent protest by soldiers. The military men were said to... Read More

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September 17, 2014

This woman abandoned her husband, three kids for armed robbery

by S’ola Filani A 27-year-old Victoria Amodu and her partner, Ahmed Isiaka, who were part of five-man robbery gang operating along Seme-Badagry- Mile 2 route have been arrested by the Lagos state police command. They specialized in robbing unsuspecting passengers who board commercial cab along Badagry-Mile 2 route – however, the hands of law caught... Read More

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September 17, 2014

“There is no case of Ebola in Nigeria”, please resume September 22 || GEJ pleads with the NUT

by Laila Ibrahim In reaction to threat by the National Union of Teachers (NUT) to embark on a nationwide strike as a result of school resumption date moved forward by the federal government, President Goodluck Jonathan has appealed for a rethink. The Federal Government had earlier proposed October 13th as the resumption date for Primary... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Tragic! 67 South Africans also buried in the rubble of SCOAN building

by Jewel Stephen The South African government has said that 67 of its citizens were killed in the building collapse which occurred at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) last Friday. Speaking on Tuesday, South African President, Jacob Zuma, said; “I am greatly saddened to announce that 67 South Africans died and scores of... Read More

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September 17, 2014

$9.3m arms deal: Why South Africa seized Nigerian chartered jet

by Akan Ido There were indications yesterday that Nigeria has opened diplomatic talks with South Africa on how to resolve the stalemate on the controversial $9.3 million in seized funds. Also, the Federal Government has released data and documents on the transaction process to South Africa. The government allegedly told South Africa that the transaction was “legitimate.” It was... Read More

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September 16, 2014

Woman arrested for burning neighbour’s breast

by Akan Ido Sanusi Sa’adu, a middle aged man who resides in Nasarawa Village, Kaduna South Local Government Area, has accused Amina Muhktar of causing bodily harm on his wife, Asiya Sanusi. Muhkar was said to have poured hot water on the victim who had come to fetch water in her house. The victim sustained... Read More

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September 16, 2014

Oritsejafor reacts to alleged ownership of private jet used in smuggling billions into South Africa

by S’ola Filani A few days ago, news broke that authorities in South Africa had intercepted an Israeli citizen and two Nigerians who attempted to smuggle $9.3 million cash into the country. The money was seized by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) from a private jet arriving at Lanseria airport in Johannesburg on September... Read More

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September 16, 2014

Forget ‘bush meat’, eat ‘insects’ || Professor advise Nigerians to embrace consumption of insects

by Azubuike Azikiwe A professor has advised Nigerians to embrace insects as an alternative to ‘bush meat’, a carrier of the Ebola virus disease. Professor Chukwunenye Anene, Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences in Anambra State University, said ‘insects’ are an alternative rich sources of protein. Anene dished out the counsel on Tuesday, 16 September, during an... Read More

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September 16, 2014

This man allegedly defiled his 5-year-old daughter

by Azubuike Azikiwe The man in this photo has been accused of sexually defiling his 5-year-old daughter. This incident reportedly happened in Italuwo community in Ikorodu Road, Lagos. According to reports, a neighbour, who suspected that the man was sexually molesting the child, alerted other people in the area. He was later apprehended and beaten by... Read More

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September 16, 2014

If GEJ is re-elected, Nigeria will fall apart – Senator Ahmed Zanna

by James Sambo Senator Ahmed Zanna has warned that Nigeria will disintegrate if President Goodluck Jonathan is re-elected at the 2015 presidential elections. Zanna, who represents Borno Central Senatorial zone, described the present government as the most irresponsible in Africa, saying that President Goodluck Jonathan has made little effort to secure the release the girls.... Read More

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September 16, 2014

“Provide evidence or shut the hell up” … pro-GEJ group takes shots at the APC

by Godwin Akanfe Contrary to claims by the All Progressives Congress, that the Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN), is fuelled by President Goodluck Jonathan, the pro-Jonathan group has come out to state that it will not be deterred by mere claims without evidence. Lai Mohammed, the APC spokesman had yesterday described the president’s refusal to stop... Read More

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September 16, 2014

Seven Boko Haram suspects nabbed in Borno

by James Sambo There was a collective sigh of relief from residents of Shaffa Town, Hawul Local Government Area of Borno as seven suspected Boko Haram members were arrested. The suspects who have reportedly terrorized residents for a long time were arrested by the police on Monday following a tip off from concerned members of... Read More

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September 16, 2014

Family of 5 die of suffocation in Lagos (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Five members of a single family have lost their lives after inhaling power generator fumes at the Ipoyewa community, Ikorodu, Lagos. The bodies of a man, his wife and three children were found on Friday with neighbours suspecting they had suffocated due after inhaling the toxic fumes. According to neighbours, the unidentified... Read More

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September 16, 2014

Cash strapped: Akwa Ibom says its unable to pay contractors for new projects

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Government of Akwa Ibom state says it does not have the financial capacity to pay contractors for new projects due to the the fact that it is yet to realise its projected revenue of over N400 billion. The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr. Aniekan Umanah, stated this while reacting... Read More

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September 16, 2014

The Alaafin of Oyo is back, flies private jet to Bauchi (See Photos)

by Akan Ido After his trip to the United Kingdom to celebrate his 76th birthday, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi is back in the country. The paramount ruler of Oyo Kingdom recently paid a private visit to the Bauchi State governor, Isa Yuguda, accompanied by his four wives. And of course, a first class... Read More

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September 16, 2014

Update: Death toll rises to 57 after Synagogue Church building collapse – NEMA

by Akan Ido Reports coming out collapsed building site within the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) indicate that eight more people have died, bringing to fifty-seven the number of bodies recovered from the Guest House which collapsed on Friday. More people remain trapped underneath the rubble. Police sniffer dogs have been deployed by search... Read More

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September 16, 2014

Mutiny is death: Why the 12 military officers are condemned to die

by Emma Chidiogo Twelve soldiers were on Monday sentenced to death by a nine-member military tribunal in Abuja for attacking their commanding officer while on duty. The soldiers, accused of mutiny, – a situation in which a group of people (soldiers) refuse to obey orders from their commander and try to take control of themselves... Read More

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September 16, 2014

“They killed my daughter” || Landlord machetes two tenants in Aba

by Azubuike Azikiwe Police officers of the Ndiegoro Division, Aba, Abia state, have arrested Emmanuel Ndukwe, a landlord, for cutting down two of his tenants with a machete. The incident happened at 2, Ogechi Street, off Ohanku road, after Ndukwe accused his tenant and his wife of being responsible for the death of his 7-year-old daughter.... Read More

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September 16, 2014

Chibok Girls’ WAEC results ready – Education Minister

by S’ola Filani The minister of education, Ibrahim Shekarau, has announced the release of the O’Level results of the schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram on the night of April 14, 2014. Although the minister did not disclose the pattern of results, he made the announcement during a stakeholders meeting at the National Assembly. “This morning,... Read More

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September 16, 2014

Synagogue collapse victims discharged from hospital

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Victims of last Friday’s building collapse at the Synagogue church have been discharged from the Alimosho General Hospital. Dr Olufunke Odukoya, the acting medical chief of the hospital, told YNaija this on Monday. But she did not disclose the number of people brought to the hospital. One of the buildings inside the... Read More

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September 16, 2014

12 soldiers sentenced to death for mutiny

by S’ola Filani The military authorities have sentenced 12 soldiers to death for mutiny. They were charged with six count of criminal conspiracy to commit mutiny, disobeying lawful orders and various acts said to be inimical to the military service. The nine-member all military Court Martial, also found the soldiers guilty of insubordinate behaviour, use of... Read More

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