#SaveMayowa

Y! Exclusive: Family member explains the #SaveMayowa saga [WATCH]

Earlier today, word spread that the #SaveMayowa initiative was a scam cooked up by her family members. YNaija visited the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) – where Mayowa was undergoing treatment. At LUTH, YNaija met with Toyin Aimakhu and Aramide Kasumu of Life Stake Foundation – who alleged that it was a scam. Aimakhu and Kasumu spearheaded the #SaveMayowa... Read More

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#SaveMayowa: Scam or not? Our take on The Slab with Isime [LISTEN]

It’s another edition of The Slab with Isime. Today we’ve got a special – it’s a chat on the #SaveMayowa story everyone’s talking about. Joining the usual suspects, Chuks, Ore, Adebayo on The Slab is TV Continental’s Foladele Falana. Take a listen below: https://soundcloud.com/the-slab-with-isime/scam-or-not-everything-you-should-know-about-the-savemayowa-story

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Just In: Indonesia executes 3 Nigerians by firing squad

Indonesia has executed three Nigerians convicted for drug related offences by firing squad, according to an official who spoke with the AFP News Agency. Killed alongside the Nigerians on Thursday (after midnight Indonesian time) was one Indonesian, Noor Rachmad, deputy attorney-general for general crimes, told reporters. He did not give reasons why 10 other drug convicts,... Read More

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Leave me out of ‘PDP controversies’ – Metuh

A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olisa Metuh, has demanded to be left out of the controversies bedeviling the party, as he is focused on his health and trial. Metuh said that the suit filed by the Ali Modu Sheriff faction of the party to stop the August 17 national... Read More

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No one has evidence that I’m corrupt – Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation and former Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, has denied allegations of corruption which have been incessantly levelled against him. Amaechi, while speaking at a stakeholders’ forum on corruption organised by the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja, Thursday, said as governor for eight years, he was transparent and did not embezzle... Read More

We’ll correct our errors, we’ll do better – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that lapses that have characterised Nigeria as a nation would be corrected. The President said this when he received a team led by Dr. Seth Berkley, Chief Executive Officer of Gavi and The Global Fund in State House, Abuja, on Thursday. President Buhari said he was impressed with the patience... Read More

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Oshiomole

Ize-Iyamu didn’t make me Governor – Oshiomhole

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has debuked claims by the gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu that he made him (Oshiomhole) Governor. Speaking at a rally on Thursday, Oshiomhole said Ize Iyamu was in hiding from the EFCC on April 14 and therefore, did not vote for him and could... Read More

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Infantino writes NFF, relieves ‘memorable moments’ in Nigeria

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has written to NFF President Amaju Pinnick, to express delight about “many memorable moments” during the recent two–day visit of himself and Secretary General, Fatma Samoura, to Nigeria. In a letter personally addressed to Pinnick, the world’s number one football administrator said, “The FIFA delegation has now returned to Zurich with a... Read More

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BREAKING: Court stops PDP convention, says Markafi committee is illegal

The leadership tussle rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, received yet another twist on Thursday, as the Federal High Court in Abuja, sacked the Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led Caretaker Committee of the party. Justice Okon Abang in his ruling said the committee acted in error by going ahead to hold a convention in Port Harcourt against... Read More

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No player here is hungry, I didn’t donate $30,000 to anyone – Mikel Obi

Captain of Team Nigeria to the Rio Olympics, John Mikel Obi has denied reports that he gave $30,000 dollars to his teammates in the U-23 football team. Speaking from the team’s camp at the Hyatt Place in Atlanta, USA, Mikel said, “I was first told of this unfortunate story by a friend who called me... Read More

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Father Mbaka is a teacher and guardian – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday felicitated with the Director of Adoration Ministry, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka on the 21st anniversary of his ordination to priesthood in the Catholic Church which comes up on Friday. In a statement released by the presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, the president commended Father Mbaka for his steadfast love and devotion to the... Read More

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Opinion: Why Marafa must accept Saraki’s appointment

by Audu O Audu Nigerians who believed in the doggedness of the Senate Unity Forum, SUF, are resolute that the Forum’s Spokesman, Kabiru Marafa should hold the Chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) while remaining resolute to his staunch democratic principles. A cross section of Nigerians who took to the social media platforms... Read More

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Y! Exclusive: ‘How we found out it was a scam’ – NGO behind #SaveMayowa initiative [LISTEN]

Following our exclusive story on the status of the #SaveMayowa initiative, YNaija has an audio recording of actress, Toyin Aimakhu‘s interview with one of our correspondents. According to her, the initiative may have been a ruse with the intention to scam unsuspecting sympathizers of their hard earned money, YNaija visited Lagos University Teaching Hospital at Idi-Araba. Speaking... Read More

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Pete Edochie has a powerful message for Ekweremadu, APC governors

An unlikely player has forayed into the rift between the deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu and governors in the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governors, in a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, had allegedly vowed to ensure that Ekweremadu is ousted from the seat of the senate presidency. Ekweremadu and the Senate President, Bukola Saraki... Read More

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OAU reopens after 2 months strike

Undergraduates and prospective students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife can now heave a sigh of relief as authorities of the institution have asked them to return back to school next Wednesday. The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Biodun Olarewaju, confirmed this in a press statement on Thursday. Activities in the university have been grounded for... Read More

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Jibrin

Why I’m just accusing Dogara of budget padding – Jibrin

The former chairman of the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, Abdulmumin Jibrin has given reasons why he waited till now before accusing Speaker Dogara and other principal officers of corruption. He gave his reasons through a statement released on Thursday. Jibrin made allegations of budget fraud against Dogara and three other principal officers, Lasun Yusuf,... Read More

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How retired policeman, son were killed by cultists

Suspected cultists on Thursday killed a retired Assistant Superintendent ofPolice and his son in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. According to The Punch the retired ASP, Daniel Akogwu was killed alongside his son by a cult group. It was alleged that one of the sons of the late police officer who is now at large, is... Read More

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Education drives away poverty – Aisha Buhari

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari on Thursday, said the Federal Government is considering a law that would make it compulsory for every girl child to get at least, a secondary school education. She said this at the Nigerian Institute of Management’s, NIM, Women-in-Management‎ and Leadership Conference in Abuja. Aisha Buhari, who was represented by the... Read More

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‘Buhari’s govt encourages nepotism, illegal recruitment’

A civil society group, Citizens of Impact has questioned the anti-corruption crusade of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The group marched to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Wednesday in Abuja. The protesters accused the government of President Buhari of nepotism and illegal recruitment into some government agencies. Convener of... Read More

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Sokoto State uncovers 12,915 ghost workers on its payroll

The Sokoto State Government on Thursday announced the discovery of 12,915 ‘ghost workers,’ on the payrolls of the 23 local government areas of the state. This was disclosed by Alhaji Mannir Dan-Iya, the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development, at a media briefing in Sokoto. ”The ministry, through the monitoring department and other stakeholders have... Read More

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Y! Exclusive: How Mayowa Ahmed’s family scammed me – Toyin Aimakhu cries out

by Ore Peters Following a story by an online news platform that the #SaveMayowa initiative may have been a ruse with the intention to scam unsuspecting sympathizers of their hard earned money, YNaija visited Lagos University Teaching Hospital at Idi-Araba. On arrival, YNaija in an exclusive interview, spoke to Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu who had blown... Read More

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MTN Nigeria to be listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange next year

MTN Nigeria, has said it will list its shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 2017. The telecommunications firm said this in a statement on Thursday signed MTN Nigeria’s Public Relations and Protocol Manager, Funso Aina, the company said that the listing was part of a settlement arrangement with the Federal Government. “The Board of Directors... Read More

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Don’t keep cash in shops | FCT Police warns business owners

FCT Police Commissioner, CP Muhammed Mustafa has enjoined business owners in the capital city to stop keeping cash realised from daily sales in their shops and homes. The commissioner who just assumed duty said this in a statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, ASP Anjuguri Mansah. Mustafa also assured the residents of... Read More

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3 men sentenced to death by hanging

An Ogwashi-Uku High Court sitting in Delta state presided over by Justice A.O.Akpovi has sentenced two bus drivers, Okechukwu Mba, Christian Joseph and a conductor, Ekwe Nwomah to death by hanging for armed robbery. According to the NATION, the three accused persons were convicted by the court for the offence of conspiracy in count 1... Read More

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Stephen Keshi funeral service ongoing (PHOTOS)

The funeral ceremony of late Super Eagles coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi is currently ongoing at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Airport road in Benin, Edo State. Present at the ceremony is a delegation of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF led by its president, Amaju Pinnick. Keshi, a one-time Super Eagles captain and coach passed on June... Read More

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Gunmen attack UNIJOS VC, kill 2 guards

Unknown gunmen attacked the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof. Sebastian Maimako, on Wednesday at his private residence in Eto Baba area of Jos North, the PUNCH reports. The VC escaped death by the clutches as the gunmen were unable who were said to have attacked the house at about 8:30pm on... Read More

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Woman delivers baby girl having no idea she was pregnant

Wonders they say shall never end. This is the case of a 19-year old woman, Mutiat Abiona who gave birth to a baby girl without knowing that she was pregnant all through nine-month pregnancy period, according to the NATION. The baby weighing 4kg was delivered at Ilu Iboro, on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway when Mutiat went to visit a... Read More

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Police arraigns man for raping 7-year-old girl

The police has arrested a trader at a market in Festac town, Ikechukwu Alu for the alleged abduction and rape of a seven-year-old girl, Victoria. The 25-year-old suspect allegedly abducted her on Adeola Street in Amuwo Odofin, where she lives, and took her to a shop in a nearby market when the victim was looking... Read More

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Internet fraud: FUTA suspends 4 students in EFCC custody

The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) has handed indefinite suspension to four of its students arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N16 million internet fraud. On Monday the Ibadan zonal office of the Commission arrested five suspects – four from FUTA and one from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, (AAUA)... Read More

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Abia road crash leaves one dead, 12 injured

A fatal road accident involving medical students of the Abia State University, Uturu, along the Isiala Ngwa end of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway has left one dead. It was gathered that 12 others sustained varying degrees of injury and were receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia. According to reports, the students were returning... Read More

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