The News Blog

November 1, 2017

DSS takes Dasuki to court for Metuh’s trial

The Department of State Services (DSS) has produced the former national security adviser, Sambo Dasuki, at the federal high court in Abuja, in continuation of Olisa Metuh‘s trial. Background: Metuh, a former spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who is being tried for alleged money laundering, had requested for Dasuki appearance as a witness to defend... Read More

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November 1, 2017

2018 Budget: We will receive the Executive when they’re ready – Saraki

Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki last night said that the National Assembly was ready to receive President Muhammadu Buhari whenever he was ready for the presentation of the 2018 Appropriation Bill. Saraki who spoke to State House correspondents after the dinner the leadership of the National Assembly had with the Presidency at the Banquet Hall... Read More

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November 1, 2017

The Big 5: Jonathan gives reasons he can’t testify in Metuh’s case, EFCC continues probe of Ikoyigate and, other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. After the sack of the former NIA boss, Ayo Oke, the EFCC has decided to continue probe of the raw cash found on the seventh floor of a four-bedroom apartment at Osborne Towers located on 16, Osborne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. President Buhari yesterday mentioned a possible shake-up of... Read More

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November 1, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: TStv begins distribution of decoders | Manhattan terrorist kills 8 | More stories

From the papers this morning, a tracklist. TStv begins distribution, installation of decoders – free of charge – YNaija EFCC may place bounty for the arrest of former pension boss, Maina – YNaija Jonathan says testifying for Metuh “is likely to expose him to a criminal charge” – YNaija UCL: Chelsea suffer shock defeat, PSG,... Read More

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November 1, 2017

TStv begins distribution, installation of decoders – free of charge

Telcomm Satellite, the operator of TStv Africa, has commenced distribution and installation of decoders free of charge nationwide. A statement by the Head, Corporate Communications, TStv, Ugo Madu on Tuesday in Abuja, said the action was in line with its promise to commence full commercial sales and operations on November 1 nationwide. Madu said the... Read More

November 1, 2017

‘EFCC may place bounty for the arrest of former pension boss, Maina’

Having said there are a couple of people protecting the wanted former boss of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, making his arrest almost impossible, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is considering placing a bounty on him. According to Punch, this was disclosed by a senior EFCC official (who asked to... Read More

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November 1, 2017

Society for Family Health says Nigerians use over 400 million condoms annually

The Society for Family Health (SFH) has said that Nigerians consume over 400 million condoms annually. Its Managing Director, Bright Ekweremadu, said this in Lagos on Tuesday. He was, however, quoted as saying that the 400 million condom consumption could fall below expectation based on the society’s estimation of unprotected sex in the country. Ekweremadu... Read More

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Goodluck Jonathan

November 1, 2017

Jonathan says testifying for Metuh “is likely to expose him to a criminal charge”

An application filed by former President Goodluck Jonathan before the Federal High Court in Abuja has revealed further reasons why he wants to be exempted from appearing as a witness in defence of a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh. Background: Metuh is standing trial on charges involving, among... Read More

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November 1, 2017

UCL: Chelsea suffer shock defeat, PSG, Bayern advance (HIGHLIGHTS)

The Ligue 1 club, Paris Saint-Germain and the German giants, Bayern Munich advanced to the Champions League knockout stage with wins on Tuesday night, while Chelsea suffered a shock defeat. Roma went top of Group C after thrashing Chelsea 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico courtesy of a Stephan El Shaarawy brace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN3BkPJYpGM In another shock result in Group... Read More

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November 1, 2017

President Buhari hints at a possible shake-up of the FEC

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday mentioned a possible shake-up of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), which will be expanded with the appointment of more ministers, The Nation reports. More supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are also to be brought into the government with the constitution of the boards of government agencies, he added.... Read More

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November 1, 2017

APC NEC, caucus pass vote of confidence on Buhari

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its national caucus passed a vote of confidence President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday. Also given a clean bill was the Chief John Odigie-Oyegun-led National Working Committee (NWC). The caucus met till late on Monday night at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The NEC met at the... Read More

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November 1, 2017

‘EFCC continues investigation of unclaimed Ikoyi $43m cash’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has resumed the probe into the $43.4 million cash found at Osborne Towers in Ikoyi, Lagos, which led to Monday’s sacking of National Intelligence Agency (NIA) Director-General Ayo Oke by President Muhammadu Buhari. Highlights: The Presidency said it is in order for anti-graft agencies to probe the former NIA boss and... Read More

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October 31, 2017

World Bank rates Nigeria high on “Doing Business” and Osinbajo can’t hold his joy

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the World Bank’s latest “Doing Business” report that saw Nigeria moving up 24 places to 145th and recognising the country as one of the top 10 most improved economies in the world. He congratulated all stakeholders who worked with the Federal Government to achieve what he described... Read More

Doing Business, World Bank, Yemi Osinbajo

October 31, 2017

Senate supports President Buhari on the sack of Babachir Lawal

The Nigerian Senate has supported the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the former Secretary to the Government (SGF) of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. Background: A probe into the alleged mismanagement of funds under the Presidential Initiative on the North East by the Senate had indicted Lawal. Now happening: The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, in... Read More

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October 31, 2017

Kachikwu says Nigeria will soon begin tracking its crude oil production

The minister of state for petroleum resources, Ibe Kachikwu says the federal government will begin tracking its crude oil production in 2019. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kachikwu, who made this known in a podcast released in Abuja on Monday, said the federal government is working with the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to... Read More

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October 31, 2017

‘Before you begin to celebrate’, Boss Mustapha is Babachir Lawal’s first cousin – Junaid Mohammed

A member of the House of Representatives in the Second Republic, Junaid Muhammed has revealed that the newly appointed Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, is a first cousin to Babachir Lawal. “Before you begin to celebrate the appointment of Boss Mustapha as the new SGF, do you know that he... Read More

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Buhari

October 31, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari aware of Maina’s reinstatement | Mueller’s probe breaks out into the open | More stories

From the papers this morning, a tracklist. Jonathan asks Metuh to pay N1bn travelling expenses to appear as witness – YNaija Buhari hands over Babachir, Oke to EFCC, ICPC – YNaija Buhari aware of the reinstatement of Maina, I warned him about it | Head of Service says in leaked memo – YNaija FIRS accumulates... Read More

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October 31, 2017

Buhari aware of the reinstatement of Maina, I warned him about it | Head of Service says in leaked memo

The Head of Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita has said President Muhammadu Buhari is aware of the reinstatement of the former Chairman of the Pension Reforms Commission, Abdulrasheed Maina, into the civil service and, she warned him (Buhari) against it. Oyo-Ita said that her warning was based on the implications such reinstatement would have on... Read More

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October 31, 2017

FIRS accumulates $50m through VAIDS

The Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) might just have made more Nigerians more responsive to issues of tax as the scheme has garnered $50 million, the Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Babatunde Fowler has said. VAIDS was introduced in July as an initiative designed to encourage voluntary disclosure of undisclosed assets and... Read More

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October 31, 2017

The National Assembly is “the cog in the wheel” of Buhari’s progress – IPAC

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has accused the National Assembly of frustrating the change agenda of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government. IPAC, a body of all registered political parties in the country, said actions of National Assembly members had become a “cog in the wheel of political and economic progress” of the nation. In a... Read More

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October 31, 2017

“The leadership of Nigeria is quite important to all of us” – Ouattara

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday met with Cote d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The leaders discussed issues bordering on the situation in Togo, Liberia, among others. Speaking with reporters, Ouattara said: “It is a great honour and privilege to be in Abuja to see my brother and exchange views with him on the bilateral... Read More

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October 31, 2017

Buhari presides over APC stakeholders meeting at the State House (PHOTOS)

The National Caucus of the All Progressive Congress (APC) met last night at the new Banquet Hall of the State House in Abuja. The meeting is a prelude to the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the party billed for the party secretariat today. The caucus is a collection of the leaders of the party... Read More

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October 31, 2017

AfDB withdraws $400m proposed loan to Nigeria, redirects the money instead

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has called off a loan to Nigeria that would have helped fund the country’s budget. It has instead redirected the money to specific projects, a vice president at the lender said yesterday, according to Reuters. The AfDB had been in talks with Nigeria for around a year to release the second,... Read More

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October 31, 2017

Buhari hands over Babachir, Oke to EFCC, ICPC

The Presidency said the nation’s security agencies were free to go after the sacked Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayo Oke. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu disclosed this on Monday. The statement... Read More

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October 31, 2017

Jonathan asks Metuh to pay N1bn travelling expenses to appear as witness

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday asked the Federal High Court, Abuja, to set aside the subpoena ordering him to appear in court as a witness to testify in defence of a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh. Go back a little: Metuh asks the court to allow him to call Jonathan... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Wizkid gets hero’s welcome as he visits Surulere (WATCH)

Wizkid got an hero’s welcome on Monday when he visited Surulere, Lagos where he grew up as a child. The ‘Come Closer’ singer was seen having fun with fans in pictures and videos. Watch below: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba4k7b-BsbE/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba4nQt8BXFa/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba4noaOhnJH/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba4noaOhnJH/

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October 30, 2017

Troops kill fleeing Boko Haram insurgents in Borno

The Nigerian Army on Monday said troops killed two fleeing Boko Haram insurgents at Aisaram Village in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. Col. Timothy Antigha, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Task Force Division, disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri on Monday. The spokesperson said two fleeing insurgents riding horses were killed... Read More

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October 30, 2017

The Late 5: What you need to know about the new SGF, Boss Mustapha, Why Buhari met with Tinubu, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: Today’s biggest story: President Muhammadu Buhari fired the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, who had been on suspension for six-months, and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb Ayodele Oke. Both were initially suspended — and eventually... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Babachir’s sack has vindicated us – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said President Muhammadu Buhari has done the needful by sacking suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. APC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi said this on Monday in Abuja. He said the sacking of Babachir by the President has vindicated the ruling party. “Few days... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Nigerians forced Buhari to sack Babachir – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has described as an afterthought the sacking of the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, and the Director General, National Intelligence Agency, Ayodele Oke. In a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said Nigerians’ outcry forced Buhari to sack... Read More

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