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November 23, 2016

Police escort brutalise LASTMA official in Ajah (PHOTOS)

An official of the Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) was on Wednesday humiliated by Police escort. According to the authority’s official account, @followlastma, the official was humiliated while performing his duty at Ajah. Photos released by LASTMA show the yet to be identified official handcuffed and laying on the floor. See photos below:
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November 23, 2016

Opinion: Let’s call the state of health in Nigeria what it is- a crisis

by Hon. Chike John Okafor The horror of the terrorism in North East Nigeria shocked the world, and rightly caused a strong government response. But there is another killer which is as lethal but less visible, and one the government must act on also: the broken health care system that means people die from illness... Read More
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November 23, 2016

14 policemen arrested for armed robbery, kidnapping

The Nigeria Police Force Headquarters (NPF) on Tuesday paraded fourteen of its men for involvement in kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities. While parading the suspects at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, Police spokesman DCP, Don Awunah, said the arrests were part of measures by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris to ensure... Read More
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November 23, 2016

The Thread: “We do not have fire extinguishers in the hostels…” | An eye witness account of Yaba Tech fire

Early this morning, we brought you a report of the fire outbreak at Yaba College of Technology. YNaija spoke to an eyewitness, Uche, who tweets  @UcheIsClown, and this is what he had to say. The cause of the fire outbreak “The fire started in girl’s hostel, Yaba Tech. The name of the hostel is Bakassi.... Read More
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November 23, 2016

Emmanuella becomes youngest recipient of AAMMA

Nigerian comedienne Emmanuella Samuel, popularly known as Emmanuella has bagged two awards from the Afro-Australian Music & Movie Awards (AAMMA). The award event which held in Sydney, Australia, saw Emmanuella win the Best new comedienne & princess of comedy, making her the youngest comedienne to win the coveted awards. Emmanuella who is said to be seven... Read More
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November 23, 2016

The “Ikoyi blues”, “cash call-lite”, “gas in Lekki?” edition: Nigerian oil, gas and power round-up (Nov 14-18 2016)

by Adedamola July 11, 1991. Light rain showers and an unusual bustle of traffic in that tree lined part of Ikoyi, Lagos. Even by Ikoyi’s high standards, the congregation of Pajero Jeeps, Mercedes Bend 200 ‘V-Boots’ and Peugeot 505s signaled something very special was in the offing. Frenchmen, Americans, English, Dutch, Italians huddled around office... Read More
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November 23, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Tekno officially signs deal with Sony Music, Korede Bello releases visuals for ‘Do Like That’ | More stories

Here are some of the top entertainment news stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Wednesday morning. Tekno officially signs on to Sony Music MMMG artiste, Tekno is now signed to Sony Music following the steps of Wizkid, Davido and Ycee. MMMG label owner, Ubi Franklin... Read More
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November 23, 2016

Opinion: Youth unemployment and Nigeria’s economic aspirations

by Kehinde Ibiteye Since 1962, through its first National Development Plan (NDP), Nigeria has had several economic aspirations. The country has strived to employ a considerable number of economic strategies, plans and programs to achieve development. One can factually debate that Nigeria has had more economic policies than any other developing country. Virtually all models... Read More
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November 23, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. Mugabe’s wife, Grace declares self new President of Zimbabwe First lady of Zimbabwe Grace Mugabe has declared herself as the new president of the country when her husband Robert Mugabe finally steps down. 2. “I was never arrested for stealing iPhones” – Seun Egbegbe Ex-lover of... Read More
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November 23, 2016

Opinion: Lagos lynchings, jungle justice and the Law

by Festus Ogun Nigeria is a country blessed with virtually ‘everything’ needed for the upkeep of a fine and sane society – both human and natural resources. Equally, Nigeria is blessed with good laws too. We have multifarious of statutes which cater for needs in human endeavors. But, even with all the laws that are... Read More
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November 23, 2016

Opinion: Conservatism and the demise of leftist ideology

by Dani Ajonu The victory of Donald Trump in the US election felt like a cyclone of “populism” sweeping across the world. This was the latest in a series of outcomes contrary to the perceived popular opinion, in what seems to be a gradual rise of “Conservatism” that has stunned much of the Left who we... Read More
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November 23, 2016

N16.7bn cash withdrawn by Jang unaccounted for – Commission

A probe panel of enquiry has been told how N16.7 billion cash was withdrawn for former governor of Plateau, Jonah Jang. The revelation was made by Yusuf Pam, a former cashier attached to the office of the Secretary to the State Government, who told the panel that he withdrew the N16.7 billion based on “executive... Read More
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November 23, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Comedian Seyilaw attacked by hoodlums | Islamic cleric stabs Lagos landlord to death

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Comedian Seyilaw attacked by hoodlums – YNaija Bobrisky moves to 5-bedroom apartment (PHOTOS) – YNaija “I was never arrested for stealing iPhones” – Seun Egbegbe – YNaija Commercial bus falls into drainage in Lagos (PHOTOS) – YNaija Islamic cleric stabs Lagos landlord to death – YNaija Police dismiss... Read More
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November 23, 2016

Mugabe’s wife, Grace declares self new President of Zimbabwe

First lady of Zimbabwe Grace Mugabe has declared herself as the new president of the country when her husband Robert Mugabe finally steps down. According to Buzz South Africa Grace made the declaration while speaking to the ruling Zanu-PF party women’s league stating that she is already the president, as she has made plans and arrangement with... Read More
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November 23, 2016

Islamic cleric stabs Lagos landlord to death

The Lagos Police Command has arrested an Islamic cleric Alfa Ganiyu Umaru for allegedly killing his landlord in Agbotikuyo bus stop, Ipaja, Lagos, The Punch reports. The incident occurred on Sunday evening at about 8pm when the suspect stabbed the 45-year-old victim, Tajudeen Popoola, in the neck following an altercation. The deceased’s brother, Azeez Popoola, who narrated... Read More
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November 23, 2016

“I was never arrested for stealing iPhones” – Seun Egbegbe

Seun Egbegbe, who was reportedly arrested for stealing nine iPhones at Computer Village on Tuesday has denied the story, Linda Ikeji reports. According to a statement issued by Egbegbe, ex-governors to actress Toyin Aimakhu, the story was a gross misinformation that has since been resolved by the police. “My attention has been drawn to an online publication... Read More
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November 22, 2016

LUTH celebrates first IVF delivery

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, on Tuesday celebrated the birth of its first In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) baby born through assisted reproductive technology. Osato Giwa-Osagie, professor and coordinator of the The Assisted Fertility Centre (AFC), made this known during a verification visit by a team from the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, Abuja. He... Read More
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November 22, 2016

It’s shameless for Buhari’s govt. to be talking about 2019 – Junaid Mohammed

A lawmaker in Nigeria’s Second Republic, Junaid Mohammed has described as shameless the statement by a spokesperson to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Garba Shehu, The Vanguard reports. Shehu had in a statement on Monday said the masses are behind the president ahead of the 2019 election In his reaction Mohammed said it was rather “unfortunate... Read More
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November 22, 2016

I acquired 95% of my wealth before joining politics – Saraki

Senate president, Bukola Saraki says his wealth is due to hard work and a result of him coming from a blessed family. Saraki told the BBC Hausa service that he acquired 95% of his wealth before he entered politics. On his ongoing trial for false declaration of assets during his time as Governor of Kwara, the... Read More
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November 22, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: We should applaud the Senate for rejecting CBN’s FOREX proposal

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele is obviously in a struggle to keep up with his recent bravado about how his policies have saved the country’s economy from plunging deeper into the recession. In another bid to save the ailing economy, the Federal Government and the CBN proposed an amendment... Read More
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