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August 9, 2016

FG in talks with impersonators, not militant groups – Tabai

A major stakeholder in the Niger Delta, Jude Tabai on Monday said he was unaware of any discussion between any militant group and the Federal Government. His claim is contrary to information released by President Buhari that the government was holding peace talks with Niger Delta militants. Tabai, who led Sports and Youths Development Minister,... Read More
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August 9, 2016

APC Youth to EFCC: ‘You are abusing your constitutional powers’

Following the arrest of Abubakar Sadi Usman, a Nigerian blogger popularly known as Abusidiq, the All Progressives Congress Youth Forum (APYF), on Monday, lambasted the Economic and Financial Crime Commission for the arrest. In a statement signed by the Olu Onemola, the National Public Relations Officer of the Forum, the APYF stated that Abusidiq’s arrest on the... Read More
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August 9, 2016

Angry woman kills co-tenant with a rake

An Ebute Metta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos has remanded a woman, Glory Justice for allegedly killing her male co-tenant with a rake. Chief Magistrate M.O. Olajuwon ordered that Justice who is on trial for alleged murder be remanded at Ikoyi Prisons, pending advice from the State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). According to the... Read More
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August 9, 2016

FG releases N420m to states to revitalize health centers

The Federal Government, on Monday, disclosed that it has released N420 million to each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory as seed money to help revitalize the primary health care centers in the states. According to the Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, who stated this during his visit to the University College Hospital... Read More
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August 9, 2016

You are a failure | APC Chieftain to Buhari

The factional chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Hussaini Mairiga, on Monday described President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration as a total failure. Mairiga, who spoke with journalists in Kano, said “from the looks of things, President Buhari has betrayed the confidence of the Nigerian masses who voted for him massively into power.”... Read More
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August 9, 2016

ISIS claims responsibility for Pakistan hospital blast

The Islamic State group ISIS has claimed responsibility for Monday’s suicide bombing at a Pakistani hospital, killing at least 70 people, the IS-linked Amaq news agency said. “A martyrdom bomber of the Islamic State detonates his explosive belt on a group of personnel belonging to the Ministry of Justice and the Pakistani Police in the... Read More
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August 9, 2016

Budget-Padding Tracker: EFCC starts probe of Senate Committee on Appropriations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has started the probe of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, following the alleged padding of the 2016 national budget. The allegations were made by the former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin against Speaker, Yakubu Dogara and other principal officers of the... Read More
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August 9, 2016

Obey court orders now or go home – Judge tells DSS

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday said it will stop granting applications filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) until all orders of the court are obeyed and executed. This was stated by a vacation judge, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba, when the DSS Counsel, GOA Agbadua, brought an application for a remand warrant. Dimgba... Read More
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Femi-Aribisala-YNaija
August 9, 2016

Femi Aribisala: Apostle Paul is the author of the confusion in Christianity

by Femi Aribisala With Jesus, there was one shepherd, one faith and one baptism. But thanks to Paul, there are now thousands of Christian denominations. Jesus says: “Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. You shall know them by their fruits.” (Matthew 7:15-16). This echoes... Read More
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August 9, 2016

Hajj controversy: 7 reasons why Nigerians got super mad

by Salau Oluwatorinmo – Over a year ago, President Muhammadu Buhari (or PMB as he is fondly called) was ushered into office to the chorus of “Change.” Beyond being practically fed up with the inertia of Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, a major reason the electorate voted enmasse for the present one was his trustworthy image. An... Read More
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August 9, 2016

Church Crawler: The internet church of Daystar Christian Centre

Technology is a beautiful gift that has been discovered and utilized by mankind. It has so much redefined different spheres of our lives from basic communication, politics, culture and even religion. It has become a constant part of our lives. While technology is outstanding, innovation, which is the foundation for technological inventions is more remarkable in... Read More
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August 9, 2016

#Pogback: 10 major quotes from Paul Pogba’s first interview as Man. United player (WATCH)

After a protracted summer of speculations, Paul Pogba or Pogboom as he is fondly referred to in Italy is back in the black and red colours of Manchester United after swapping it for the white and black stripes of Juventus in 2012. The world record signing’s first official interview back at the club has been released.... Read More
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August 8, 2016

Transfer: West Ham signs Ghanaian forward Ayew for club record fee

West Ham United have confirmed the transfer of Ghana forward Andre Ayew from Swansea for a Club-record £20.5million fee. The versatile striker, winger or attacking midfielder joins the Hammers on a three-year contract, with an additional two-year option, on the back of an exceptional debut Premier League season with Swansea City. Ayew had previously played with West... Read More
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August 8, 2016

OBJ says PDP is dying – here are 4 reasons why he’s exactly the cause

by Olaoniye Roqueebah Following the last PDP gathering, (inauguration was it?), claims about the country’s main opposition party have been making rounds and we all know who started it don’t we? Yes, former president Olusegun Obasanjo. Upon hearing rumours that he had attended the event, he quickly responded saying: “If I quit a party when it was... Read More
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August 8, 2016

Explosives diversion: FG to deploy 43 mine officers to states

The Federal Government has named 43 mines officers to be deployed to the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. This follows the recent discovery of diversion of explosives to militants by security officials and some private companies. Some of the officers to be deployed in the states would serve as zonal... Read More
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August 8, 2016

#Rio2016Olympics: Michael Phelps wins 19th Olympic Gold medal as US stays top of medal table

Record Olympian, Michael Phelps achieved yet another feat has he increased his Olympic gold medals from 18 to 19. Phelps who is the most decorated Olympian with 23 medals won his 19th gold medal with the US in the Men’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay. 89 medals have been won so far with The US top with a total... Read More
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August 8, 2016

FG warned to ‘stop Shiite sect before they form another Boko Haram’

The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has urged the federal government to immediately bring an end to the trekking embarked upon by members of the Shiite sect also known as Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN). The group’s head, Gabriel Onoja while addressing journalists, in Abuja, said the federal government owes a duty to protect... Read More
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August 8, 2016

We have not betrayed Biafra struggle – MASSOB

Following allegations made by officials of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), on Monday denied allegations that it has betrayed the Biafra struggle. The group made this known in reaction to a statement credited to two spokesmen of IPOB, Emma Nmezu and Clifford Iroanya... Read More
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August 8, 2016

‘Herdsmen are always raping our women, thereby causing divorce’ – Enugu town

The Eke Town Union in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State has condemned the increasing rate of divorce in the town due to alleged rape by suspected herdsmen. The issue was brought up by the town union’s President-General, Anthony Enu, when he testified in the commission of inquiry into the killing of people in... Read More
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August 8, 2016

#YNaijaTwitterInterview: ‘I don’t get my hands dirty because of my calling’ | PDP’s Ize-Iyamu goes all out

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming Edo state gubernatorial election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu spoke to YNaija in an intense Twitter interview. Ize-Iyamu, in the interview, without mincing words berated the government of the day led by Adams Oshiomhole of the All Progressives Congress (APC) even as he boldly declared that he had never been... Read More
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August 8, 2016

Opinion: Exploring Aguiyi-Ironsi’s role in January 15, 1966 coup (PART 1)

by Henry Chukwuemeka Onyema INTRODUCTON On the fiftieth remembrance of Nigeria’s second coup which ended the life and six-month government of General Aguiyi-Ironsi, Nigeria’s first military head of state, I have decided on a historical reflection on the above topic. These are my reasons: first, Nigeria’s ugly history of her first ten years as an... Read More
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August 8, 2016

First batch of Muslim pilgrims depart for Hajj (PHOTOS)

Despite the controversies and reactions that trailed the subsidy of the 2016 Hajj, the flagging-off ceremony of the holy journey took place today at Sokoto State. The Federal Government’s decision to allow intending Hajj travellers to exchange the dollars at N197 had created a lot of buzz across the nation. Some of those who attended... Read More
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August 8, 2016

Ambode, Atiku, Ooni of Ife attends Tinubu son’s wedding (PHOTOS)

A son of the All Progressives Congress leader Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu got wedded to his heartthrob Layal on Monday. In attendance at the wedding were top government functionaries and some first class traditional rulers. The engagement ceremony which held at the palace of the Oba of Lagos had the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba... Read More
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August 8, 2016

Late Audu’s Son, aides dump Falake, seeks reconciliation with Yahaya Bello

Supporters and Son of the Late Prince Abubakar Audu, Mohammed has dumped the Deputy Governorship Candidate and Late Audu’s running mate in the last November Kogi State Governorship election James Abiodun Falake. The late Audu supporters were said to finally align themselves with the Party’s decision to replace the Late Audu with Governor Yahaya Bello... Read More
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