Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu have commended the Federal Government for withdrawing the forgery case against them. In a statement by Yusuph Olaniyonu, special adviser to the senate president on media and publicity, both principal officers said the withdrawal confirmed their claims that the case lacked merit. Saraki in the statement...
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CEO of Koga Entertainment, Chris Jeyibo on Friday died in an auto crash. It was learnt that the car crash took place at around 1am at the Magodo axis of Lagos while he was going home from an event. It was gathered that his white Range Rover ran into a parked trailer, leaving him dead...
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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Friday said the withdrawal of the forgery case against Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu by the Federal Government was “a wise and timely move”. Atiku in a statement released by his Media Office in Abuja on Friday said the move will ensure a cordial relationship between the Executive...
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Watford Striker, Isaac Success has stayed away from the clash between the Super Eagles and Zambia because the NFF asked foreign-based players to buy their own tickets, AfricanFootball reports. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had asked foreign-based players to pay for their own flight to Abuja, promising that they would be refunded. An official told...
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Folowing claims by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that it is going through financial challenges, the Senate has demanded that the football body present its sponsorship accounts from last year till date. The NFF had sought assistance from the Federal Government, claiming that it has no money to execute Nigeria’s match against Zambia. According to Vanguard,...
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The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun on Friday said multinational firms must pay their fair share of taxes, while calling on G-24 countries to support Nigeria in that regard. Adeosun said this while briefing journalists on the meeting of G-24 finance ministers and central bank governors in Washington. She said tax evasion which has been a culture among...
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The National Union of Teachers (NUT) has urged the National Assembly to passed into law the bill prescribing death penalty for kidnappers. This was stated by the NUT National President, Michael Alogba-Olukoya after the abduction of two teachers and four pupils from the Lagos Junior Model College, Epe on Thursday. Olukoya who spoke with Punch said, “It is a...
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Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose on Friday condemned the protest against Asiwaju Bola Tinubu by some youths over his calls for the resignation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, John Oyegun. Fayose through a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka said the “humiliation of Tinubu is as good...
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The Federal High Court, sitting in Ibadan Oyo State, on Thursday, convicted one Ademola Oni, a former banker with Wema Bank, and sentenced him to twelve years imprisonment for conspiracy and money laundering. While delivering her judgment, Justice Joyce Abudmalik ruled that he forfeits all his properties and cash in various banks as proceeds of...
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What’s the reason why many people are shocked – SHOCKED – by the huge success of platforms like Linda Ikeji Blog and Nairaland? It’s because these are the same people that don’t know that Galaxy TV is one of the two most watched TV stations in Nigeria at any time, and that Africa Magic Urban,...
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We’re sure you caught the news about the closed door meeting the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara held with President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday. Under normal circumstances, this sort of meeting should not raise eyebrows but we can’t help to ask what’s up with the duo of President Buhari and Hon Dogara....
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The Federal Government on Friday dismissed the forgery case against Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and two others. The prosecuting counsel, Aliyu Umar (SAN) said the defendants have a related pending case before the Federal High Court in Abuja. He said, “This government respects the rule of law, and hierarchy of...
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Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Friday was declared winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Santos was recognised for his efforts in trying to bring an end to five decades of war in his country. He won the award despite voters’ shock rejection of the terms of a historic deal he reached last month with...
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The Federal High Court sitting in Yola the Adamawa state capital on Thursday sentenced a former local government area chairman to seventy years imprisonment for fraud. Justice B. B. Aliyu sentenced Ibrahim Buba Gayius, the former local government boss and chief accounting officer of Hong local government council Adamawa State, on a 10-count charge bordering...
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The Ford Foundation and The Future Project in partnership with Y!/YNaija.com will be holding a 2-hour program tagged Conversations on ‘We Survived Boko Haram’ stories. This is a gathering of engaged citizens with interest in solving the challenges faced by people living in the peace-challenged North-East area of Nigeria. It affords you an opportunity to...
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by Usman Alabi Joseph Agunbiade is the co-founder and Head of Technology at BudgIT, a civic startup that is moulding conversation around government budget. He is also the founder of SmartED, a startup that is fusing technology and education for young children. In this interview with YNaija’s #Impact365 series, Agunbiade talks about BudgIT, SmartED and...
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by Taiwo Damilola As I sat enjoying the solitude of my flat, a neighbor whom I fondly call Baal, cranked up his stereo, thus disturbing the quiet peace I had been reveling in, with KWAM 1’s “Vivid Imagination”. Perhaps he just got a lumpy contract from Alhaji Aliko or even more plausible, is that he...
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Catch all the intrigue and entertainment this October as DStv offers a breathtaking experience with a variety of mind-blowing shows and movies coming your way. The DStv Compact package will be launching an exciting new channel (FOX Life ch. 126) in October with a hot line-up of the most entertaining shows for women’s delight. The...
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The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister for Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) says the Federal Government will comply with the ECOWAS Court ruling ordering the release of former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd). According to Daily Trust Malami made the disclosure on the sideline of the meeting of Attorneys General at the Transcorp...
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If you’re fervent on Twitter, you’ll know that every new day comes with a peculiar trend that rules for a while till everyone moves on to something new and more interesting. This time though, things have gone live on Twitter NG with the “How many RTs” trend and it seems “beggi-beggi Twitter” as some people...
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Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen has been recommended by the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Daily Trust reports. The FJSC recommended Onnoghen to the National Judicial Council (NJC) for further recommendation to President Muhammadu Buhari. Onnoghen, a Justice of the Supreme Court since 2005 is set to succeed outgoing CJN Justice Mahmud...
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The former chairman of the House of Representatives committed on Appropriation Abdulmumin Jibrin has called on the Ministry of Finance to put an end to the payment of running costs to lawmakers. The lawmaker who was suspended by the House for 180 legislative days said the House is filled with corrupt individuals. He said, “I...
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The Federal Government has withdrawn the forgery charges it levelled against President of the Senate and his deputy, Bukola Saraki and Ike Ekweremadu. In an application filed by the Ministry of Justice to amend the charges, only the former clerk of the National Assembly, Mr. Salisu Maikasuwa, and a former deputy clerk, Mr. Ben Efeturi, were...
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From the headlines this morning – a Tracklist. Ministers now queue to buy fuel – Lai Mohammed – YNaija FG drops forgery charges against Saraki, Ekweremadu – YNaija Baba Suwe was not tortured – NDLEA – YNaija Troops arrest 2 kidnappers in Zaria (PHOTOS) – YNaija Army neutralise 3 female suicide bombers – YNaija FUTA workers...
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The Nigerian Army on Thursday averted an attack on one of its location in Borno. Three female suicide bombers were killed while trying to attack a military location at Gwoza, Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State. In a statement issued on Thursday by Army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman the suicide bombers who were walking awkwardly were...
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These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Ministers now queue to buy fuel – Lai Mohammed Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Thursday said members of the Buhari-led administration experienced change a “long time ago”. 2. Emefiele’s wife abduction: Police arrest 3 more suspects The Nigeria Police force has arrested...
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Two kidnappers have been arrested by the Nigerian Army in Kaduna. The men were arrested following a tip-off. In a statement issued late Thursday night by spokesperson of the Army, Colonel Sani Usman, a Honda Accord car, among other items were recovered from the men. The statement read, “On Wednesday 5th October 2016, troops of...
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Baba Suwe denies rumours of health challenges Veteran comic actor, Babatunde Omidan popularly known as Baba Suwe on Thursday denied claims by producer and actor, Yomi Fabiyi that he is going through tough health challenges. Fabiyi had called on Nigerians to support the veteran actor, saying he is very sick. But the Baba Suwe who...
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it did not at any time torture actor cum comedian Babatunde Omidina, popularly called Baba Suwe, The Punch reports. The agency through its Head, Public Affairs, Mr Mitchell Ofoyeju, responded to claims made by actor Yomi Fabiyi that its operatives tortured Baba Suwe. Fabiyi had on Wednesday on his Instagram...
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The Nigeria Police force has arrested three more members of the kidnapping gang that abducted the wife of the Central Bank Governor, Margaret Emefiele, The Punch reports. This latest arrest brings to nine those picked up for the abduction which occurred last week Thursday along the Benin-Agbor road. The police had arrested six members of the gang earlier in...
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