PDP BoT runs to Jonathan over crisis

Members of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party met with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Wednesday night, according to The Punch. This is first time the leadership of the party would be holding a meeting with the former President since he was defeated during the 2015 presidential election. The Chairman of the... Read More

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2 Benue pensioners slump during protest

Two pensioners of the Benue State Civil Service slumped on Wednesday during a protest staged by retirees under the umbrella of Concerned Benue Pensioners in Makurdi, the state capital. The retirees were protesting the non-payment of unpaid entitlements and gratuity which spanned 11 months by the Benue state government. During the protest round the streets... Read More

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Alleged drug trafficking: Fresh suit filed for Kashamu’s extradition to U.S.

Advocacy for Integrity and Economic Development, a non-governmental organization said it has sued the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Attorney-General of the Federation for their failure to extradite Senator Buruji Kashamu to the United States where he is said to be wanted over alleged drug trafficking. In a statement made by the group... Read More

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Gunmen go on rampage in Ogun state, kill 4 persons

The Ogijo area of Ogun state was thrown into disarray on Tuesday and Wednesday as some gunmen shot sporadically killing no fewer than four residents. According to Punch Metro one of those killed was a man who had gone to buy petrol at an MRS filling station and a woman who sold herbs by the roadside. A boy... Read More

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Aisha Buhari arrives Washington D. C.

Nigeria’s first lady Aisha Buhari on Wednesday evening arrived in Washington DC, United States of America on a weeklong visit, according to Sahara Reporters. According to sources at the Nigerian Embassy in Washington DC, Mrs. Buhari arrived on a British Airways flight from London. Her visit is very intriguing because Ekiti state governor Ayodele Fayose has accused... Read More

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Suspected Fulani herdsmen raze 2 villages in Kaduna, kill 11

The Kaduna State Police Command have confirmed that suspected Fulani herdsmen have razed two villages in the state. The attack which reportedly happened between Monday and Tuesday was on villages near Godogodo town, Jema’a Local Government Area, LGA, of Kaduna state. The attack left 11 people dead and villages razed on Tuesday night. Kaduna State... Read More

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EFCC arrests FAAN worker over alleged stealing of N70m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an officer of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Christy Olabode over alleged diversion and stealing of N70m belonging to the agency. Olabode had worked in the Accounts Department, where she allegedly diverted the said amounts between 2013 and 2016. The level six officer was using... Read More

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Arepo aerial bombardment: Air Force assures general public of safety

Following its ongoing aerial attacks on Arepo creeks, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday said there was no need for panic by members of the public living around the area. The Air force is currently running an aerial operation on Arepo creeks, where militants and vandals who have been disturbing some areas in Lagos... Read More

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I never planned to rule Nigeria – Gowon

Nigeria’s former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon has said he never planned to rule the country, stating that his ascension 50 years ago was by accident. Gowon said this on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to him by the Deputy Chairman of Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Sen. Shehu Sani in Abuja. Gowon was... Read More

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I pay regular visits to Buhari at night – Jonathan

Former president Goodluck Jonathan has said that he pays regular visits to the presidential villa, mostly at night. On Wednesday, Jonathan had a closed-door meeting with President Buhari at the presidential villa. While fielding questions from state house correspondents before exiting the villa, Jonathan said he had visited the president on many occasions, mostly at night,... Read More

Lucid Lemons presents ‘The Lemon Curd’

Lucid Lemons is an online platform for like minded young adults to come together and talk about issues that are important to the younger and future generations ahead. To let their creative work do the talking and to meet other like minded individuals that might help them progress as they grow. On the 6th of... Read More

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President Buhari congratulates RED co-founder, Adebola Williams on Mandela Washington Fellowship

Following the selection of co-founder, RED Media Africa, Adebola Williams for the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship, President Muhammadu Buhari has reached out with a congratulatory message. In a statement released by Shehu Garba, the presidential spokesperson through his Twitter page, President Buhari expressed his happiness at the selection. The statement read, “I wish to convey the goodwill... Read More

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NSCDC arrests 5 IDPs over alleged vandalism of camp structures

The Nigeria Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Borno on Wednesday said it has arrested five Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) for allegedly vandalising and stealing camp structures. NSCDC Commandant in Borno, Ibrahim Abdullahi made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri. Abdullahi said the suspects were arrested in Bakassi... Read More

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Child trafficking: Police intercept vehicles conveying 12 children in Bayelsa

The police in Bayelsa have seized two vehicles conveying 12 children into the state for alleged child labour and child trafficking. The two vehicles – a Mazda 626 with number-plate BC 645 KSF and a Jetta with number-plate DX 643 PH were reported to have travelled from Akwa Ibom to Bayelsa, conveying nine females and... Read More

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SHOCKING: 26 Golden Eaglets players fail MRI test, first team crumbles

Disaster has struck in the camp of Nigeria’s U17 team after 26 players, comprising mostly of the first team out of 60 failed the mandatory MRI screening conducted last week. According to AfricanFootball.com, only two players in the starting XI passed the test. “It is a disaster,” exclaimed one devastated official. “Virtually the first team the coaches... Read More

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Transfer: Man City sign Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus for £27m

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus from Palmeiras for £27m. Gabriel Jesus is recognised as one of South America’s most exciting talents and he was named “best newcomer” in the 2015 Serie A Campeonato. The 19-year-old has signed for Manchester City FC despite strong interest from some of the biggest... Read More

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We will use every resources to exterminate militants from Lagos – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said the State Government would do everything possible to ensure that militants and vandals are completely annihilated from the state. The Governor said this when he received the Acting Inspector General of Police, Idris Ibrahim in Lagos. He said the recent military offensives in the areas where the... Read More

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No law stipulates that soldiers, policemen should board trains without ticket – NRC

The management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Wednesday said men of the police force, military and para-military should not board its Ogun/Lagos Mass Transit Train (MTTS) without ticket. The Lagos Railway District Manager, Jerry Oche, gave the warning while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Oche said nobody was... Read More

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Nigerian troops arrest high profile Boko Haram terrorist

Military troops on Tuesday arrested a high profile Boko Haram terrorist, Mohammed Mohammed Zauro. This information is contained in a statement released on Wednesday by the army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman. The statement reads, “On Tuesday 2nd August 2016, at about 8.30am, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE with assistance of Vigilantes on routine checks, identified and... Read More

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Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa, Uneku Atawodi… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Sports

The annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its fifth year and we bring you the most influential young Nigerians in sports, under 40 who are doing it for themselves, and for the nation. From a track queen on her way to legendary status, to a fast rising footballer at her prime, to representatives of our footballing future, these... Read More

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NBA election: Presidential candidate, Gadzama, rejects polls results

Defeated presidential candidate in last weekend’s Nigerian Bar Association general election, Joe-Kyari Gadzama, has called for the cancellation of the polls. In a statement on Wednesday, Gadzama’s campaign group in a statement issued by Garba Gajam and Steven Abar, Director-General and Secretary respectively, said the election, which was conducted via electronic voting, lacked transparency and, as a... Read More

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Olympics: U-23 team stranded in Atlanta

Nigeria’s football team to the 2016 Rio Olympics are yet to arrive the games due to delay in flight arrangements. The team is presently stuck in Atlanta, USA – where they had gone for training ahead of the competition, after the chartered airline refused to leave until full payments were made. The team’s opening match... Read More

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Acting IGP pays courtesy visit to Ambode (PHOTOS)

Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Wednesday, paid a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode at the Lagos House. See photos below.

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Why I visited Buhari – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari inside the President’s office. According to The Punch the meeting lasted for about 20 minutes. After the meeting Jonathan spoke with State House correspondents. He however refused to answer a question on the ongoing anti-corruption war of the present administration which... Read More

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Just In: Buhari, Jonathan in closed-door meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting former President Goodluck Jonathan inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja, The Punch reports. The meeting is holding inside the President’s office. Jonathan who was received at the forecourt of the President’s office by one of Buhari’s aide arrived for the meeting in a black Range Rover marked KWL 86 CN.

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Interview: LEAP Africa has equipped over 30,000 youth – and is still on the matter

Founded in 2012 by Ndidi Nwuneli, Leadership, Effective, Accountability and Professionalism (LEAP) Africa is a Non-Governmental Organization that has trained thousands of young Nigerians and entrepreneurs on being effective leaders and development of skills. In this interview with YNaija’s #Impact365 series, Kehinde Ayeni, Communications Officer of LEAP Africa speaks on the work the organization is doing.... Read More

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Boko Haram: ISIS name Abu Musab al-Barnawi as group’s new leader

The Islamic State (IS) militant group has announced Abu Musab al-Barnawi as the new leader of terrorists group, Boko Haram. In March last year, the terrorists group which has been responsible for the killings and bombings in North-Eastern Nigeria had pledge allegiance to ISIS. Abu Musab al-Barnawi, who was previously spokesman group, is featured in... Read More

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Adamawa death toll hits 30

The death toll in the attack by herdsmen on Kodomun village in Adamawa state has increased to thirty The Punch reports. The Adamawa State Police Commissioner, Mohammed Ghazzali has been criticised over his comment and handling of the herdsmen attacks on Kodomun, following the discovery of eight more corpses. Youths from Kodomun who retrieved the corpses of... Read More

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Ambode inaugurates new permanent secretaries (PHOTOS)

Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday inaugurated new permanent secretaries into the state civil service. During the inauguration which held at the Lagos House, Ambode in his address said, “We have left no one in doubt about our strong belief in the capacity of the Public Servants of our State as the engine for... Read More

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No one booed Ngige – Ministry of Labour

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has denied media reports that Sen. Chris Ngige was booed at the South East zonal town hall meeting, which held in Enugu yesterday. A statement by the Deputy Director, Press in the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Samuel Olowookere said the report was a deliberate misrepresentation of... Read More

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