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September 1, 2016

Police arrest land grabbers for alleged murder

The Ogun State Police Command says its men have arrested two land grabbers suspected to have murdered one Taofeek Bakare in Sango Ota. The spokesperson for the command, ASP Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the suspects – Sharafa Adeyemi and Sunday Jamiu – were arrested at about 3am on Wednesday after policemen from the Sango Area Command... Read More
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September 1, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Mexico will pay for Trump’s wall | Teenager caugt selling soap as phone | Herdsmen dissatisfied with Ekiti anti-grazing law

From the papers this morning – President Buhari to visit Osun state – YNaija  Herdsmen in Ekiti state dissatisfied with the state’s anti-grazing law – YNaija  Gov. Wike suspends four cabinet members for three months  – YNaija  5 suspected criminals arrested by ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’ – YNaija  Police says victims of Zamfara blasphemy killings are... Read More
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September 1, 2016

Nigeria will be the biggest beneficiary of my anti-corruption fight – Jibrin

A former chairman of the House of Representatives committee on Appropriations Abdulmumin Jibrin, says the country will be the greatest beneficiary of his anti-corruption fight. Jibrin made the disclosure after he made with the Professor Sagay-led Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption on Wednesday. Speaking with National Assembly correspondents at the Advisory Council office, after his session... Read More
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September 1, 2016

Zakzaky’s continous stay in detention will bring tragedy – Shi’ites

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), known as Shi’ites, on Wednesday warned that the death of its leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky in custody will bring about tragedy. Zakzaky has been in detention since December 2015. In a statement signed by its Spokesman, Ibrahim Musa in Kaduna, the group demanded the release of its leader, alleging that some... Read More
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September 1, 2016

Pres. Buhari to pay one-day working visit to Osun

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday will pay a one-day working visit to Osun State. This was revealed in a statement by the Director, Bureau of Communication and Strategy in the Office of the Governor, Semiu Okanlawon. According to the statement, the President will commission the newly built 3,000 students capacity Osogbo Government High School, Osogbo. The statement... Read More
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September 1, 2016

Herdsmen in Ekiti want Fayose to allow them carry ‘lesser weapons’

Fulani herdsmen under the aegis of Jamu Nate Fulbe Association of Nigeria in Ekiti State have expressed dissatisfaction over the anti-grazing law recently signed by the State Governor, Ayodele Fayose. The law had stated that grazing activities will only take place from 7am to 6pm daily and that herdsmen caught with arms or other weapons will be... Read More
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September 1, 2016

The Media Blog: CNN didn’t do anything wrong

Nigerians have been all over tne matter of CNN’s coverage of Mark Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria. The headline was innocuous enough: “Mark Zuckerberg makes first visit to Sub-Saharan Africa”. https://twitter.com/Social_Buddie/status/770699217140609024 Baba if na Boko Haram na Nigeria but for tech advancement na sub saharan africa! — Shobanjo Adebayo (@keduski) August 30, 2016 it shows you've... Read More
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August 31, 2016

Gov. Wike suspends 4 commissioners, HoS for 3 months

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Wednesday suspended four commissioners for three months. This was announced in a statement released by Special Assistant to the Governor on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu. The affected commissioners are Dr John Bazia, Chieftaincy Affairs, Tonye Briggs-Oniyide; Culture and Tourism, Fred Kpakol; Finance and Boma Iyaye; Sports. According to Nwakaudu, the... Read More
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August 31, 2016

5 suspected criminals arrested by ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said its Operation Crocodile Smile troops have arrested five suspects during its ongoing field exercise in Delta State. The Army Spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman said the suspects, known for terrorising commuters plying the East-West road between Ughelli to Patani, were nabbed after their hideout was raided. He said one locally... Read More
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August 31, 2016

Victims of Zamfara blasphemy killings are ‘suspects’ – Police

The Zamfara State Police Command on Wednesday said its investigation has shown that the 8 persons who were killed during the blasphemy killings were part of the suspects. In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Muhammad Shehu and obtained by NAN in Gusau, the police said 14 persons have been... Read More
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August 31, 2016

Buhari is completely destroying Nigeria – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday said President Muhammadu Buhari is “completely destroying the country.” In a statement released by its Director on New Media, Deji Adeyanju, the party quoted the GDP, inflation and unemployment figures of the country to support its claim. According to the PDP, the figures revealed that “the Nigerian President is destroying... Read More
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August 31, 2016

Know young people making an impact? Nominate them for the OYA awards 2016

Organizers of The Outstanding Young Achievers (OYA) awards have released the portal for nominations into various categories of the awards events set to hold in November, 2016. The OYA awards, an event which aims to recognize young people who are adding value and contributing to the growth of Nigeria will be rewarding entrepreneurs, innovators and... Read More
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August 31, 2016

Niger Delta militants are confused, disorganised – NNPC

The Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Mohammed Garba-Deen on Wednesday said militants in the Niger Delta region are confused, stating that the agitators have refused to organised themselves into one group. Mohammed in a chat with Punch debunked claims that the Federal Government was confused as to which group... Read More
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August 31, 2016

Fayose to Buhari: Nigerians are hungry

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose on Wednesday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to listen to alternative opinion from experts on how to reposition the nation’s economy. In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said the president should stop seeing those who hold divergent opinion as enemies. He... Read More
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August 31, 2016

‘Unemployment rate in Nigeria will continue to rise’ – NLC

The Nigerian Labour Congress on Wednesday said there are indications that unemployment rate will increase owing to the current economic situation in the country. This was revealed by the General Secretary of the NLC, Eson-Ozo during an interview with NAN in Abuja. “This is because the way things are now, given all the economic parameters,... Read More
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August 31, 2016

Just In: Brazil impeaches first female President

After months of political tussle, President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil has finally been impeached by the Brazilian senate thus bringing to an end 13 years that her left-wing Workers’ Party has been in power. Rousseff was impeached by the Senate for allegedly manipulating the country’s budget. She, however, denies the allegation. According to the BBC, 61 senators... Read More
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August 31, 2016

We don’t agree with this CNN story on Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria

There was a recent feud on Twitter over the use of the description, ‘Sub-Saharan Africa’ by Cable News Network (CNN). Mark Zuckerberg makes first-ever visit to Sub-Saharan Africa: https://t.co/SExJd6CiGo pic.twitter.com/aY6d6bbYJt — CNN Africa (@CNNAfrica) August 30, 2016 Some persons did not see anything wrong with the use of that description, and they have a point.... Read More
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August 31, 2016

The Thread: Nigerian actors as Game of Thrones characters

A certain netizen’s imagination of Nigerian actors and actresses as Game of Thrones characters is just brilliant. We know some Nollywood producers are currently scripting a movie based on this thread. Please refrain! https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770617064117587969 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770618769760657408 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770619521476333568 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770620001573232640 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770620979101900801 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770622234243260416 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770622726100910080 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770623265266077696 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770623900472446977 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770624977884286976 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770625952074371072 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770626736581120000 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770627373846913024 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770628062790713344 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770628594905280514 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770629327641776128 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770629836645736450 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770630569935904768 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770631794421030912 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770632336505462784 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770633168537980929 https://twitter.com/PRINCE_VIII/status/770633889664696320... Read More
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August 31, 2016

Ondo Guber: Jimoh Ibrahim’s emergence as candidate… illegal – Markarfi-led faction

The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State on Wednesday said the emergence of Jimoh Ibrahim as the party’s candidate in the forthcoming election was illegal. The faction also said its candiadate, Eyitayo Jegede who emerged during a primary election last week remains the party’s candidate. In a statement issued by its... Read More
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August 31, 2016

Transfer: Sevilla sign Nasri on season long loan from Man City

Sevilla FC have completed the signing of Samir Nasri on a season long loan from Manchester City. The forward will be with the Europa League champions until June 30, 2017 without purchase option. Nasri, arrived last night in the city, and had his mandatory medical examination before signing the contract at noon at the  Ramon Sanchez... Read More
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August 31, 2016

Nigerian netizens welcome Zuckerberg in their own special way

by Ezinne Ajoku Mark Zuckerberg’s momentous visit to Nigeria has not gone unnoticed. How could it? From the way he slid into the country with superb thief-in-the-night moves to his visits to various start-ups in Yaba- Cchub, Andela, Express Wifi, to the Town Hall Q&A Session which took place few hours ago. Mark Zuckerberg’s movements... Read More
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August 31, 2016

Zuckerberg says Facebook will embrace more Nigerian languages

The Founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, who is currently in Nigeria has pledged to include more Nigerian languages on the platform. He said this on Wednesday, during a meeting with software developers and ICT entrepreneurs in Lagos. Zuckerberg said the platform will add more Nigerian languages to the Hausa language which has already been allowed. “I... Read More
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August 31, 2016

Gov. Dickson ‘orders arrest’ of opposition loyalist over Facebook comments

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson on Wednesday allegedly ordered the arrest of a loyalist of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jonah Okah over criticism against him. According to SaharaReporters, Okah had made a comment on Facebook on the arrest of Chief Accountant of the Bayelsa State government, Richie Etonye and also criticized the governor. APC governorship candidate Timipre... Read More
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