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Oludolapo Adelana January 11, 2017

Buhari, Saraki hold closed-door meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wesnesday held a closed-door meeting with Senate president Bukola Saraki at the Aso Rock presidential villa. The meeting held shortly after the weekly Federal Executive Council…

Roqeebah January 11, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] There is more rejuvenation going on in the Aviation sector

Yesterday, the Senate shut down the Federal Government's proposal to close the Abuja Airport for 6 weeks starting March. They anchored their decision mostly on the lack of proper provision…

Oludolapo Adelana January 11, 2017

Ndume accepts removal, congratulates Lawan

The leader of the senate, Ali Ndume has accepted his removal from the position. He assumed the position on June 9, 2015 but was removed on Tuesday. Speaking on Wednesday…

Azeez January 11, 2017

Here’s how the drama between Rapper Ikechukwu, Sarah Ofili and Terry Tha Rapman started (LISTEN)

Rapper Ikechukwu Onunaku popularly known as Killz has accused colleague, Terry Tha Rapman of causing his break-up with his ex-fiancé, Sarah Ofili. The drama started on Instagram yesterday when Joy…

Op-ed Editor January 11, 2017

Opinion: Guest Post | YABATECH students have been enslaved

by Anonymous You may have probably heard great stories about the institution being a citadel of excellence, but it's nothing more than an old glory. The institution has a pronounced…

Azeez January 11, 2017

Gambian President Jammeh warns Buhari, others against interference

Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh has warned President Muhammadu Buhari and other ECOWAS from interfering in the political impasse in the country. Jammeh on Tuesday rejected "an unprecedented level of foreign…

Azeez January 11, 2017

I did not endorse MMM – Femi Adesina

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina has said he did not endorse ponzi scheme MMM. Adesina said the endorsement was made by impostors…

Azeez January 11, 2017

BREAKING: Senate confirms Ayine as Auditor-General

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Anthony Ayine as Auditor-General of the Federation. Recall that the workers union in the office of the Auditor-General of the Federation had…

Azeez January 11, 2017

French police release 3 of 17 arrested over Kim Kardashian’s robbery

The French Police has released 3 out of 17 people who were arrested in connection to the robbery of Kim Kardashian in Paris last year. A judicial source on Wednesday…

Op-ed Editor January 11, 2017

Jude Feranmi: President Buhari and this deafening silence

by Jude Feranmi “If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality…

Azeez January 11, 2017

3.5 million birds infected with flu in 26 states – Ogbeh

The Federal Government has said the Avian Influenza Virus otherwise known as bird flu has affected 3.5 million birds. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh in Tuesday…

Op-ed Editor January 11, 2017

Opinion: Why is ‘cooking gas’ costly in Nigeria?

by Adedamola The sudden high cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), cooking gas has made the news, compounding what has been a terrible year for many Nigerian’s disposable income. Sadly,…

Tolu January 11, 2017

#Impact365: HCD Centre provides mentorship for undergraduates as it aims to create global business leaders

Human Capital Development Centre has a major goal and that is to empower young undergraduates in Nigeria to become business leaders in their own rights. As easy as it sounds,…

Isime Esene January 11, 2017

The YNaija Ranking: Urban 96.5 is Number 1 on our Top 10 Radio Station Ranking

The official Media Ratings haven’t come in, but the social media feedback and our un-official Uber-driver poll makes it clear Urban FM is the leader in the radio category. It…

Op-ed Editor January 11, 2017

Opinion: 2017 Ministry of Information and Culture Budget analysis

This is the third part of my 2017 budget analysis series. In the second part, I analysed the budget of the Ministry of Defence and agencies under it. In this…

Azeez January 11, 2017

Jammeh appoints mediator to facilitate talks with Adama Barrow

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has appointed a mediator to facilitate talks between and President-elect Adama Barrow. Jammeh however reiterated his decision not to accept the election results which he said…

Azeez January 11, 2017

We have arrested suspects involved in Southern Kaduna killings – Police

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai on Tuesday said some of those involved in the killings and destruction of properties in Southern Kaduna have been arrested. He said this during his…

Op-ed Editor January 11, 2017

The Thread: “You are a legend” | Top 10 reactions to #Obama’s farewell

The first black President and the 44th United States President has said his goodbyes to the country he has led for 8 years. From the moment he walked onto that…

Azeez January 11, 2017

FG will revamp refineries, allocate oil blocks in 2017 – Kachikwu

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu has said the Federal Government will revamp the country's refineries in 2017. He said this while highlighting the plans of the petroleum…

Tolu January 11, 2017

“I will be right there with you, as a citizen, for all my days that remain” | Top 15 quotes from Barack Obama’s powerful farewell speech

"It's good to be home" were Barack Obama's first words as he gave his emotional farewell speech to a crowd of over 18,000 at McCormick Place, Chicago, the same city…