The Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin on Friday was absent as the House Committee on Ethics began its hearing into the budget padding allegations. The House had asked the committee to investigate allegations of misconduct against Jibrin, deciding if he should be suspended or not. However, the committee...
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Our Big Chief Victor Osaretin Asemota’s comments ignited a spirited debate on Radar recently. We should leave them be. Anyone who requires ‘convincing’ will only cause you problems in the long run. When they are ready. They will come. In 2011 I sat with Jim Ovia, the founder of Zenith Bank, one of the largest Nigerian...
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The country is suffering a major setback and everyone has been hit. But if there’s any way to know those who have been hard at work and raking in truly hard earned cash when they declare that they will be having a 3-month-long birthday celebration. Only the great KSA. Yesterday was the legendary singer, instrumentalist, and performer’s...
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Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr has named 23 players for the World Cup qualifier against Zambia at the Levy Nwanawasa Stadium in Ndola in October. Watford Striker, Odion Ighalo, however did not make the list as he has been permitted to attend his father burial on October 8- a day before the match. Kenneth Omeruo, John...
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Braveheart Initiative is an Edo state non-governmental organization that provides support services and leadership training for young secondary school girls and young girls in the state. In this interview with YNaija’s #Impact365, Priscilla Ikos Usiobaifo, the founder of the NGO, tells us more about the organization. Could you tell us about how the NGO started I...
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Former Governor of Ekiti State, Segun Oni on Thursday said Nigeria would have collapsed if President Muhammadu Buhari was not elected into power. Oni while speaking to Vanguard said Buhari saved Nigeria from being destroyed completely. He said the present administration has nothing to do with the sliding economy, and as such should not be...
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Members of the Civilian Joint Task Force and vigilante group have been saddled with the responsibility of securing the recaptured town of Bama in Borno State. Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima gave the directive on Thursday, revealing that troops have been deployed to the border communities of Banki and Gulumba. He urged them to protect the...
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by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram. But we have largely only heard a single story. Sending a reporter across 7 cities, we tell a more complete story – personal tales of...
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) would present 13 witnesses to testify against Dame Patience Jonathan on corruption charges when the court sits on September 27. The Nation reports that an EFCC source said the witnesses are being kept secret in order to protect them from external pressure. “The Account Officer, who managed the...
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Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup Davido says he doesn’t deserve an award this year Sony record signee, Davido, has been hugely absent from mainstream music this year, thus losing out on some major award nominations. The...
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These are the top five stories to monitor today. APC adopts Akeredolu as its candidate The All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted Rotimi Akeredolu as its candidate for the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo state. 2. Femi Falana warns against sale of national assets Prominent Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has warned the federal government...
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The Nigerian Army on Thursday said it has killed 15 Boko Haram members who launched an attack on troops harbouring in Abadam village, Borno State. In a statement by Army Spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman, the army said the battle lasted for 2 hours and also claimed the lives of 4 soldiers. Usman said many of the...
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will not allow itself to be used or manipulated by any political party during the Edo State governorship election. The Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Sam Olumekun said this on Thursday while speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Benin. He urged the candidates to woe voters...
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The Ogun State Police Command has raided a fraudsters’ base at Pokuku Village in the Abeokuta North Local Government Area of the state. According to the State Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Ilyasu, the police got an intelligence report on activities there before raiding the base. He said the shrine was raided by the Federal Special Anti-Robbery...
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The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has ordered criminals disguising as herdsmen to leave Benue immediately or face the consequences. Buratai said this on Thursday at a cocktail party and command performance held in his honour at the Banquet Hall of Benue People’s House. He said the Nigerian Army will do all in...
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From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. BBOG endorses Buhari’s invitation to UN for Chibok girls negotiations – YNaija Stop torturing suspects, IGP warns SARS operatives – YNaija We won’t allow you breakdown law and order, Police tells IPOB – YNaija EFCC’s persecution of Jonathan’s family is a witch-hunt – IYC – YNaija Without...
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Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana on Thursday told President Muhammadu Buhari to stop begging western countries to return the country’s stolen funds. He said the countries are using the funds for their development, stating that they would not repatriate the funds. He urged the president to take legal actions against such countries. Falana said, “Finally,...
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The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide (IYC) on Thursday said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was witch hunting, while claiming to be persecuting ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and his family. The President of IYC, Udengs Eradiri said the EFCC should follow due process in its investigation, while speaking at a news conference in Bayelsa State....
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The Rivers and Anambra states commands of the Nigeria Police Force have warned the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to stop plans of carrying out their protest scheduled for September 23 (today). IPOB had planned to protest the continuous detention of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu and has called for restricted movement throughout the S/South and...
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The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Thursday warned operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) to desist from torturing and killing suspects. Amnesty International had claimed that the Nigeria Police torture suspects up to the point of death. While speaking to SARS operatives and their commanders from various state commands at the Force Headquarters in Abuja,...
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The Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) Group has said it supports President Muhammadu Buhari’s appeal to the United Nations on negotiations over the release of the abducted Chibok girls. BBOG’s spokesperson, Abubakar Abdullahi on Thursday said the step was a welcome development, stating that the group will support any step that will ensure the release...
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With the current deplorable state of the economy and the pressure on the federal government to deliver on its promises to citizens, it is very easy to miss out on the meritorious work being done by some state governors in the country. Here are some of the ones to pay well deserved attention to as...
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by Segun Adebiyi Since the inception of the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerian news has been abuzz with many issues including corruption, the security threat posed by the Niger Delta Avengers and other militant groups, fuel crisis and above all, the current economic recession that has imposed harsh economic conditions on the vast majority of Nigerians,...
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People like to be outraged for the flimsiest reasons. Especially on the Internet. Because it’s so easy. Everyone was immediately thinking of Jennifer Aniston when the Brangelina news broke. It’s natural. It makes sense. It doesn’t matter that she doesn’t react. There is context. The New York Post captured that spoken and unspoken zeitgeist. People...
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Shall we give a resounding applause to the Nigerian Senate for closing plenary at 4.21pm today? It must be a first for the lawmakers as Senate President, Bukola Saraki shared the information via his Twitter handle hours ago. Just finished plenary at 4:21pm, we stayed back to make sure EVERY Senator had the opportunity to...
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Bibis GrillHouse grand opening launch holds this Saturday, September 24, 2016. Located on the 2nd floor at the New Maryland Mall is your haute cuisine place with a wide range of mouth-watering barbecue and grilled treats from delicious chargrilled chicken/turkey, golden fried turkey, pepper roasted mackerel, gourmet fish, beef kebabs all served with extra side...
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted Barrister Rotimi Akeredolu as its candidate in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo state, according to Sahara Reporters. According to the National Organizing Secretary of the party, Senator Osita Izunaso, Akeredolu’s name has been submitted as its official candidate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Akeredolu’s running mate would be...
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Lagos lawyer, Femi Falana, has joined other Nigerians to reject calls for the sale of national assets to help bring the country out of the current economic recession, Premium Times reports. Falana said it was sad that senators who are supposed to defend the Constitution and the country’s assets were amongst those making such suggestions. Falana warned...
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These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today 1. Appeal court upholds Dickson’s election An Abuja Court of Appeal has confirmed the election of Bayelsa state governor, Sariake Dickson of the PDP. 2. NDA leader arrested The Nigerian Navy has arrested a leader of the Niger Delta Avengers strike force responsible for blowing...
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected calls for the sale of national assets to help stimulate the economy. In a statement on Thursday by its Chairman Aliyu Wabba, the NLC said it would resist calls for the sale of Nigeria’s shares in Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) by billionaire Aliko Dangote. He said, “The...
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