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August 20, 2016

EFCC probes National Assembly contracts worth N300billion

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has started investigations into how the 2014 and 2015 budgetary allocations of the National Assembly were spent. The anti-graft agency on Friday requested details of the budgets, including contracts to the tune of N300billion, from the National Assembly Clerk, Sani Omolori. It was also learnt that some principal... Read More
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August 20, 2016

Stop further attacks on oil facilities – Niger Delta leaders tell militants

A negotiation team consisting of leaders and traditional rulers of the six coastal communities in Niger Delta on Friday was set up to meet with the Federal Government over militancy issues in the Niger Delta. This was contained in a communiqué issued after a one-day stakeholders’ meeting held at the PTI Conference Centre Effurun, Delta... Read More
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August 20, 2016

How the Navy rescued 13 foreigners from sea pirates

The Nigerian Navy has rescued 13 foreign nationals who were on a merchant ship leaving Nigeria for Cameroon from sea pirates. This was revealed by the Commanding Officer of the Nigerian Navy Ship, Nwamba, Capt. Mustapha Hassan in Bonny Local Government Area while speaking with newsmen. Hassan said the merchant ship, MT Vectis Osprey, had... Read More
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August 20, 2016

Dele Momodu: Tinubu, PDP and the road to 2019

Fellow Nigerians, you must be wondering what this title is all about. Please, calm down, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, one of Nigeria’s iconic politicians, is not about to dump his party, APC, for PDP, the party he fought hard with others to sack from power just last year. The reason for bringing PDP into this... Read More
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August 20, 2016

How candidate for NBA president spent N700million to contest – Femi Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has given reasons why he cannot contest the presidency of the Nigerian Bar Association. Falana said he has decided to stay away from contesting because of the huge amount of money that goes into the campaign. Falana said this on Friday at a symposium organized by members of the... Read More
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August 20, 2016

#BudgetPadding: I signed the statement to disown Jibrin on one condition… – Gbajabiamila

Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila on Friday said he wants the police to investigate his alleged role in the padding of the 2016 budget. In a statement on Friday, Gbajabiamila said he had submitted himself to the police, stating that he wants a thorough investigation done. Gbajabiamila said there had been... Read More
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August 19, 2016

#RioOlympics: NFF is clearly not impressed with Solomon Dalung’s conduct (READ)

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said allegations by sports minister, Solomon Dalung that the Olympics team travel hitch in Atlanta was meant to rip off Nigeria is untrue. Dalung in a television interview had said reports that the U-23 team was stranded in Atlanta was an ‘hoax’. The NFF in a statement by the Chairman... Read More
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August 19, 2016

Borno trains 1,000 IDPs how to defend themselves against rapists

The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), on Friday said training of about 1, 000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) on self defence against rape has commenced. This was stated by the Chairman of the agency, Satomi Ahmed in an interview with newsmen in Maiduguri. Ahmed said the training was necessary as IDPs would soon be taken... Read More
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August 19, 2016

Mercy Aigbe has an app – someone is not impressed at all, and she gives 3 reasons

by Tolu Omoyeni Everybody loves Mercy Aigbe! If for nothing else, but for the obvious fact she’s one of the most sophisticated, elegant and fashion forward women in Nollywood. She slays on every red carpet and that’s pretty difficult to hate on. Recently, we found out Mercy Aigbe got herself a website and that’s good... Read More
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August 19, 2016

Change takes time, Nigerians need to be patient – Tunde Bakare

The Serving Overseer of Latter Rain Assembly and former Vice-Presidential candidate, Pastor Tunde Bakare, on Friday asked Nigerians to be patient with the Buhari administration on its change efforts. Bakare said this to State House correspondents after meeting the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. “I will like to appeal to all Nigerians that we... Read More
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August 19, 2016

Ebola: 2 years after outbreak, Nigerians on Twitter pay tribute to Dr. Adadevoh

Nigerians on Friday paid tribute to Dr. Stella Adadevoh who died two years ago after courageously treating the first Ebola case in Nigeria. Patrick Sawyer, a Liberian who many believed was aware he had contracted the disease ‘sneaked’ into Nigeria and was quarantined under the care of Dr. Adadevoh. Sawyer had insisted he wanted to... Read More
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August 19, 2016

500 ex-militants will get trained in agriculture – Amnesty office

The Presidential Amnesty Programme has said it will train 500 ex-militants from the Niger Delta region in various skills relating to agriculture. The coordinator of the programme, Paul Boroh said this at the graduation of ex-militants trainee pilot scheme at the Bio Resources Development Centre, Odi, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Boroh said... Read More
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August 19, 2016

I love haters, they make me quick money – Actress, Stella Damasus

Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus has said she loves making money through the hate directed at her online. The thespian said this on her Instagram page while indirectly making comments about rumours that she snatched her colleague’s husband. Stella had been accused of taking fellow actress, Doris Simeon’s hubby, Daniel Ademinokan, which led to an online fracas between... Read More
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August 19, 2016

The PDP has found Buhari’s sore point and they are hitting it hard

by Isime Esene Fifteen months after taking serious verbal attacks from the Peoples Democratic Party over the perfromance of the economy on Pres. Muhammadu Buhari’s watch, the All Progressives Congress (APC) party chairman, John Oyegun decided he’s had enough, choosing to hit right back. Oyegun who has been somewhat quiet in the past one year laid... Read More
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August 19, 2016

Nigeria Police invites over 100,000 applicants after successful first screening

The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Friday said it has screened out 227,781 out of the 338,350 applicants who took part in the recently concluded screening at the states and FCT Police Commands. This was disclosed by the chairman of the commission, Mike Okiro at a news conference in Abuja. Okiro said the 110,469 successful... Read More
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August 19, 2016

PDP wants John Oyegun and his party members to know this… (READ)

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday responded to comments made by the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Oyegun Odigie that the latter has no moral right to criticize President Buhari on the economic situation of the country. Oyegun had said the PDP almost ruined Nigeria during its 16 years reign,... Read More
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Threads
August 19, 2016

Looking for high-end fashion and classy fun? ‘Threads’ presented by King of Aces is where to be in September

King of Aces in partnership with Party Poopers, Gidiguide NG, YNaija, PulseNG, Arcadia TV, Business Day and The Real Gist, presents its second edition tagged – Threads. Threads holds on September 4 at 13 Alfred Rewane (Kingsway road), Ikoyi, Lagos from 2pm – 8pm. It promises to be a whole day to chill, shop from premium Lagos fashion designers including... Read More
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August 19, 2016

Budget Padding Tracker: Speaker Dogara visits Buhari again

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara on Friday visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This is Dogara’s second visit to the President after the allegations of budget padding leveled against him by former chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin. When questioned by State House Correspondents on... Read More
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August 19, 2016

3 suspected pipeline vandals arrested in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has arrested three suspected pipeline vandals – Semiyefa from Bayelsa; Victor William and Nseobong Dickson in Eket Local Government Area of the state. The State Police Commissioner, Murtala Mani, who was represented by the Public Relations Officer, ASP Cordelia Nwawe during the briefing said the suspects were arrested in a... Read More
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August 19, 2016

Navy gets 30 modern gunboats to battle militants

The Nigerian Navy has inaugurated 30 Nigerian-built gunboats as well as 45 operational vehicles in Lagos, to intensify the fight against vandals and militants in the country. The Minister of State for Defence, Mohammad Dan-Ali who was represented at the event by the Permanent Secretary, Danjuma Sheni said the boats possess anti-ballistic protection and weapons.... Read More
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August 19, 2016

New Super Eagles coach, Rohr names 23 players for Tanzania clash [See list]

Super Eagles new Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has invited 23 players, including Chelsea’s John Mikel Obi for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Tafia stars of Tanzania. Rohr who was named the team coach two weeks ago has invited three goalkeepers, eight defenders, four midfielders and eight forwards for the game scheduled to... Read More
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August 19, 2016

Donald Trump’s campaign chairman resigns

The embattled chairman of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign Paul Manafort on Friday resigned. Manafort had been linked with a Ukrainian corruption investigation with toppled president Viktor Yanukovych , bringing him under intense criticism. Trump announced his resignation on Friday saying, “This morning Paul Manafort offered, and i accepted, his resignation from the campaign. I am very... Read More
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August 19, 2016

Interview: This team of young people is changing the face of education

ScholarX is a social enterprise that is posed to redefine the education sector through its proprietary scholarship matching platform that gives prospective student access to essays and other education services. In this interview with YNaija #Impact365 Series, Abolade Lawal, co-founder of ScholarX speaks on the application and their plans to revolutionize the education sector. Could you... Read More
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August 19, 2016

Crystal Palace reach agreement to sign Benteke from Liverpool for £32m

Crystal Palace have agreed a £32 million deal with Liverpool for striker Christian Benteke. The Belgium international travelled to London on Thursday afternoon to undergo a medical after Palace revised their bid. Liverpool dismissed an offer earlier this week of £23million plus £7m in add-ons with the bonus payments considered unrealistic by the Anfield club.... Read More
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August 19, 2016

The Media Blog: Gawker.com is dead and I don’t know what I’m going to do

by Tolu Orekoya YNaija has some times been influenced, like plenty across the world, with the tone, chutzpah and vision of Nick Denton‘s Gawker. As it closes down courtesy of a court case brought by Hulk Hogan, a friend of house Tolu Orekoya shares her – and our – personal grief. Gawker.com is dead. I... Read More
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August 19, 2016

Just In: Ex-Delta Chief Judge, Justice Omo-Agege is dead

A former Chief Judge of Delta State Justice James Omo-Agege, is dead. The Chief Judge whose son Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, represents Delta Central at the National Assembly, died on Thursday evening after a brief illness at the age of 83. James Omo-Agege was the state Chief Judge between 3rd October 1993 and 4th November 1998.
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