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October 5, 2016

3 young men burnt alive by irate youth for kidnapping new born baby in Imo

In a clear case of jungle justice, irate youths in Ezelu Okwe community in Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo state on Wednesday burnt alive three young men for allegedly abducting a newly born baby boy, The Punch reports.   A source said the men were killed when they were caught by youth of the community. The source said, “They kidnapped the... Read More
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October 5, 2016

Just In: Senate rejects bill seeking federal grants for Lagos

The Senate on Wednesday rejected a bill on the floor of the House seeking the Federal Government to grant Lagos state preferential treatment as the economic nerve centre of the country. The bill demanded that Lagos state should receive one per cent of the nation’s revenue. Sponsor of the bill, Senator Oluremi Tinubu Senator while speaking... Read More
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October 5, 2016

President Buhari presides over FEC meeting (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council. The meeting which is holding at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock Abuja has Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, some staff of the presidency and the ministers of the country. See photos below:
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October 5, 2016

Thieves ransack SERAP office, leave threat note

The office of advocacy group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) was on Monday ransacked by unknown persons, Vanguard reports. The intruders stole some cash and files during the raid, leaving a threat note, “which reads “Not our target. We will be back.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, SERAP said the matter had been reported at... Read More
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October 5, 2016

CCT dismisses Saraki’s application against its chairman

The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Wednesday once again dismissed an application for the dismissal of its chairman, Danladi Umar filed by Senate President Bukola Saraki. Saraki who is facing a trial on false declaration of assets had said the chairman was biased, calling for his resignation. Saraki, through his counsel had said comments by... Read More
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October 5, 2016

Kogi appoints its first female Chief Press Secretary

Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has appointed the first female Chief Press Secretary in the State and Northern Nigeria. The former Senior Special Assistant on electronic media to the governor, Petra Akinti Onyegbule has been appointed the Chief Press Secretary of the state, taking effect from October 1st. Her appointment came as the state government... Read More
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October 5, 2016

Protesters storm N’Assembly, demand end to “running cost”

A Civil Society Organisation, Citizen Action to Take Back Nigeria (TBN) on Wednesday stormed the National Assembly complex in protest over the jumbo pay of the lawmakers. According to The Cable the group said “running cost is running our lives”, stating the citizens of the country were suffering due to cowardice. “Citizens are demanding that senators should stop... Read More
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October 5, 2016

Ila Adu, daughter of Pop singer Sade begins gender transition

Ila Adu daughter of multiple award winning musician Sade Adu has begun her gender transition. The 20-year-old, who is a lesbian was diagnosed with gender dysmorphia and has begun her transition from a female to a male. Ila made the announcement on her Instagram account on Tuesday. She wrote, “Today is the first day of... Read More
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October 5, 2016

The Media Blog: Here’s a list of all the terrestrial TV stations in Nigeria today

So we’ll just drop this here. Because we don’t know who’ll need it. These are the terrestrial (or DTT, if you want to impress someone) TV channels Nigeria has, today. Lagos (as the prime media market): ONTV, Galaxy, AIT, TVC, MITV, Silverbird TV, NTA 2 Channel 5, Superscreen, LTV Channel 8, Channels TV, NTA 10.... Read More
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October 5, 2016

‘I am now an IDP’ – Salkida

Freelance journalist Ahmad Salkida on Wednesday declared himself as an Internally Displaced Person (IDP). Salkida who has accused the Federal Government of ruining his life and rendering his family homeless made the disclosure via his Twitter account. I am now an IDP… — Ahmad Salkida (@A_Salkida) October 5, 2016 Speaking on the issue, Salkida on Tuesday accused... Read More
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October 5, 2016

Baba Suwe’s health deteriorating due to NDLEA’s torture – Yomi Fabiyi

The health of popular Yoruba actor Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe is said to be deteriorating. According to producer and actor, Yomi Fabiyi, the inhumane treatment meted on Baba Suwe by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over allegations of drug trafficking has had an adverse effect on his health.... Read More
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October 5, 2016

Rivers APC accuses Wike of being behind assassination of its members

The Chairman of the Rivers state Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Davis Ikanya has accused Governor of the state, Nyesom Wike of being behind the assassination of four of its members, Daily Post reports. On Monday evening Hon. Boris Neenwi was assassinated when unknown gunmen ambushed his vehicle killing three other persons. Ikanya, in a... Read More
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October 5, 2016

Key moments from US Vice Presidential debate

Vice presidential candidates in the United States election, Republican Mike Pence and Democratic rival Tim Kaine clashed during a debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Virgina. The debate was anchored by CBS reporter, Elaine Quijano who was saddled with the arduous task of calming the frayed nerves of both men. The debate started with Indiana... Read More
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October 5, 2016

NFF lacks sufficient funds to prosecute Zambia game – Pinnick

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick on Tuesday said the Federation lacks the sufficient funds for the Super Eagles’ World Cup Qualifier game against Zambia in Ndola on Sunday. Pinnick said this when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Sports. He said, “Nigeria was paired with former Africa Cup of Nations... Read More
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October 5, 2016

Jibrin undergoes drug test at National Hospital (PHOTOS)

The lawmaker in the eye of the budget padding imbroglio Honourable Abdulmumin Jubrin, on Tuesday visited the National Hospital, Abuja to undergo test for substance abuse, ccording to Premium Times. He said he took to step to put the bed allegations by this accusers that he was speaking under the influence of drugs when he made the startling... Read More
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October 5, 2016

Buhari rejected Boko Haram’s N1.7trn ransom for Chibok girls

More revelations have arisen as to why negotiations to secure the rescue of the abducted girls may have stalled. This is due to the terrorist sect, Boko Haram demanding €5billion (about N1.7 trillion) from the Federal Government to free the abducted 219 Chibok girls. These facts are contained in the autobiography of President Muhammadu Buhari, titled,... Read More
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October 5, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari rejected Boko Haram’s N1.7trn ransom for Chibok girls | IPOB heads to ECOWAS court over continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu | Court orders arrest of ex-Gombe gov. Goje over N25bn fraud

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Buhari rejected Boko Haram’s N1.7trn ransom for Chibok girls – YNaija IPOB heads to ECOWAS court over continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu – YNaija Court orders arrest of ex-Gombe gov. Goje over N25bn fraud – YNaija Dalung: FG to concession Abuja, Lagos stadiums – YNaija More presidential jets... Read More
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October 5, 2016

Court orders arrest of ex-Gombe gov. Goje over N25bn fraud

A Federal High Court, sitting in Jos, Plateau State, on Tuesday issued a bench warrant against a former Governor of Gombe State, Senator Danjuma Goje, for refusing to show up in court. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Goje who is being charged with an alleged N25bn fraud, might... Read More
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October 5, 2016

Dalung: FG to concession Abuja, Lagos stadiums

The Federal Government says it will go ahead with plans to concession the Lagos and Abuja stadiums, The Punch reports. Minister of Sports and Youth development, Solomon Dalung said this on Tuesday when he addressed Statehouse correspondents after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on the nation’s performance at the 2016 Rio Paralympics games. The minister said, “I agree... Read More
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October 5, 2016

IPOB heads to ECOWAS court over continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it is taking the case of the continued detention of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) court, Vanguard reports. In a statement signed on Tuesday by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Mr. Emma Powerful, IPOB said it taking the decision “to seek justice... Read More
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October 5, 2016

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Buhari rejected Boko Haram’s N1.7trn ransom for Chibok girls More revelations have arisen as to why negotiations to secure the rescue of the abducted girls may have stalled. This is due to the terrorist sect, Boko Haram demanding €5billion (about N1.7 trillion) from the Federal Government... Read More
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October 5, 2016

The Media Blog: Jason Njoku has completed the cycle from online TV to linear

To understand what’s happening here, you have to unpack anodyne press statements with enough corporate-speak to drown the smart and the cynical. There are many analogies between Shane Smith and Jason Njoku. And now there is one more: they are both moving from online pioneers to traditional media juggernauts in their play for profitability and... Read More
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October 5, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Harrysong calls out lady threatening him for sex | Tiwa Savage to headline ‘3 Thrones’ concert alongside Davido, Phyno and more

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Harrysong calls out lady threatening him for sex Five Star musician, Harrysong has exposed an Instagram user who has been threatening to do whatever it takes to get the ‘Baba for... Read More
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