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November 7, 2016

NNPC wrong to increase fuel price – Kachikwu

Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu has said the recent increase in price of petrol in Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) filling stations was surprising. The minister said this after receiving an award at an event organized by the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) in Abuja on Sunday. NNPC had increased petroleum... Read More
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November 7, 2016

Rumours over Kogi governor’s health false – Aide

There has been speculations over the whereabouts of Kogi governor Yahaya Bello, The Punch reports. Bello has been absent from public functions in the state leaving the Deputy Governor, Simon Achuba, with the duty of receiving visitors on behalf of his boss. The governor’s spokesman on Sunday night, Kingsley Fanwo has however debunked the claims. “My attention has... Read More
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November 7, 2016

The Thread: Good bye Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali

Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali is dead. He died “at about 10.00pm on Friday when suspected insurgents attacked the 119 Battalion Nigerian army location at Mallam Fatori, northern Borno state.”  He was the commanding officer of the 272 Task Force Tank Battalion, and very instrumental in the successes recorded by the Nigerian Army in the... Read More
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November 7, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid is Africa’s best… again, Aramide beats Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade to win Best Female | More stories

Here are the top stories from the weekend and some others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Wizkid is Africa’s best at the MTV EMAs The Starboy won in the category, Best African Act where he was nominated alongside Olamide. Wizkid also got a place on the Best Worldwide Act... Read More
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November 7, 2016

Slain Lt.-Col Abu-Ali, soldiers set for national burial on Monday

The slain Lieutenant Colonel, Muhammad Abu Ali who was killed on Friday night by Boko Haram terrorists will receive a national burial on Monday, according to the Nigerian Army. Abu Ali will be buried at the National Cemetery Abuja alongside other brave soldiers who were killed in battle. Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari,... Read More
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Olusegun Adeniyi YNaija
November 7, 2016

Olusegun Adeniyi: The $30 billion borrowing gamble

by Olusegun Adeniyi In a cynical, almost contemptuous manner, the Senate on Tuesday threw out President Muhammadu Buhari’s letter seeking approval for an external borrowing plan of $29.96 billion to execute key infrastructural projects within the next two years. But it was done only on technical grounds. And to the extent that this is just... Read More
November 7, 2016

Opinion: Stop violence and impunity against journalists

by Jide Ojo “I pay tribute to the courage of all media personnel who put their lives on the line for the sake of truth, and I call for immediate action to secure justice in cases where journalists were attacked, harassed or killed.” – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the 2016 International Day to End Impunity for... Read More
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November 7, 2016

UNIOSUN fires lecturer involved in sex video

The Governing Council of the University of Osun (UNIOSUN) has terminated the appointment of one of its lecturers who was caught in a sex video with one of his students, The Punch reports. The lecturer, Dr. Olabode Ojoniyi of the Department of Languages and Linguistics, Ikire Campus, who was caught on video having an amorous relationship with one... Read More
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November 7, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Rice revolution has started – Emefiele | Gunmen kill policeman in Delta

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Ikhana re-appointed Kano Pillars coach – YNaija Here is the full list of winners from #AFRIMA2016 – YNaija Gunmen kill policeman in Delta – YNaija T.B. Joshua predicts Hillary Clinton as next U.S. president – YNaija Lagos paid N1.5bn to 333 retirees in October – Punch Recession:... Read More
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November 7, 2016

T.B Joshua predicts Hillary Clinton as next U.S president

Popular televangelist, Prophet Temitope Babatunde Joshua says the next president of the United States of America will be a woman. Joshua made the prediction on Sunday via his official Facebook page, saying it would be a narrow victory. Joshua said, “Ten days ago, I saw the new President of America with a narrow win. The new... Read More
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November 7, 2016

Ikhana re-appointed Kano Pillars coach

Kadiri Ikhana has be appointed coach of Nigeria Professional Football League side Kano Pillars on a one-year-deal. Ikhana replaces Mohammed Babaganaru, who left the club at the end of the Premier League season. Spokesman for the Kano club Idris Malikawa said Ikhana, had been given the mandate to win the  league. Malikawa said in a statement... Read More
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November 6, 2016

Another one! Wizkid scoops Best Worldwide Act Award at #MTVEMA

After winning the Best African Act Award at the MTV Europe Music Awards, Nigerian artiste Wizkid has been named winner of the Best Worldwide Act Award. Wizkid was announced winner via the official Twitter page of MTV Africa bringing his awards on the night to two. #MTVEMA |  !!And the Worldwide Act Award goes to... Read More
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November 6, 2016

Buhari mourns Lt.-Col Abu Ali, directs Chief of Staff to attend funeral

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock over the death of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali in the hands of Boko Haram terrorists. Writing in his official Twitter page, Buhari appreciated the courage of Abu Ali and other soldiers who lost their lives in the service of the country. He wrote, “I received the news of... Read More
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November 6, 2016

200,000 unemployed graduates to start work in 2 weeks – Osinbajo

Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo says 200,000 unemployed graduates selected from the government’s N-Power volunteer scheme will start work in two weeks time. Osinbajo made this disclosure over the weekend while speaking at the Apostolic Coalition Summit in Lagos, according to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Office of the... Read More
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November 6, 2016

Rivers re-run: Arrest of APC chieftain proves rigging plot – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of colluding with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to rig the forthcoming re-run election in Rivers. In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye the party said the recent arrest of an APC chieftain Mr. Atonyesia D.... Read More
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November 6, 2016

Ebonyi gov. orders release of woman jailed for stealing cocoyam worth N400

Governor of Ebonyi Dave Umahi has ordered the immediate release of a woman accused of stealing N400 worth of cocoyam, Premium Times reports. The Committee for Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) Ebonyi State chapter, had complained about the woman’s situation to Umahi. The woman and her children had been in Abakaliki prisons for an unclear duration, following her... Read More
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November 6, 2016

Jibrin wins anti-corruption award in London (PHOTOS)

Embattled member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has been honoured by a top London-based newspaper, African Voice, with the African Voice Leadership in Legislative Governance Awards 2016 for his commitment to legislative duties and fight against corruption in Nigeria. Mr. Jibrin was recently suspended by the House of Representatives for accusing Speaker Yakubu Dogara,... Read More
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November 6, 2016

Before his death, slain Lt.-Col. Abu was preparing for Sambisa operation

Slain Lieutenant Colonel, Muhammad Abu-Ali was set to be withdrawn from his duties at Mallam Fatori, northern Borno before he was killed by Boko Haram terrorists on Friday night, The Cable reports. According to a senior Army official, Abu-Ali who was commanding officer of the 272 Task Force Tank Battalion, was already making preparations to participate in... Read More
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November 6, 2016

EPL: Liverpool go top, beat Watford 6-1

Liverpool Football Club showed their title challenging credentials as they were absolutely outstanding against opponents Watford. The Reds attack proved unbearable for The Hornets as Jurgen Klopp’s front Sadio Mane, Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino all scored. Mane opened the scoring with a bullet header off a Coutinho cross. Coutinho doubled lead with a cool finish... Read More
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November 6, 2016

Kenyan doctors separate pair of conjoined twins | See our top 10 photos from the past week

Trump being whisked off stage after alarm was raised about an armed man in the crowd at a Trump rally in Reno, Nevada. A man was later escorted out of the venue by the Security officials. Manny Pacquiao secured victory via a unanimous decision to reclaim the WBO world welterweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday... Read More
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November 6, 2016

“Dear Nigerian sheep, follow the shepherd, not the butcher” | Read our top 10 quotes from the past week

There’s been a lot of drama on the political scene in Nigeria. From the President’s aides being declared incompetent by the Senate to the President himself telling us he had considered absconding upon entering office. Don’t forget the President’s dismissive comments to “anybody that wants to leave” and all the promises of war by the... Read More
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November 6, 2016

Defence minister mourns slain officer Lt.-Col Dan-Ali

The Defence Minister Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali has described the death of Lt. Col. M Abu-Ali as a tragic and unfortunate development in the theatre of operations. This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer to the Hon Minister of Defence, Col Tukur Gusau. The Honourable Minister recieved the sad news while... Read More
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