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July 26, 2016

Amaechi, Wike, others meet over Rivers re-run elections

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi were today in attendance at a meeting to chart a course for the peaceful conduct of the forthcoming elections into the Senate and the House of Representatives in the state. The Tuesday night meeting which was reportedly convened by the Acting Inspector General of... Read More
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July 26, 2016

Election tribunal says Seriake Dickson remains Bayelsa governor

The Bayelsa State Governorship Electoral Petitions Tribunal on Tuesday upheld the victory of Seriake Dickson in the state governorship election. Dickson was declared winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) but his victory is being contested by Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The tribunal dismissed a petition filed... Read More
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July 26, 2016

INEC settles for Makarfi as PDP chairman

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has decided to finally settle for former Governor Ahmed Makarfi as the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is contained in a statement issued by Nick Dazang, INEC’s Deputy Director, Voter Education and Publicity, on Tuesday in Abuja. There is presently a power tussle within... Read More
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July 26, 2016

D’banj, Wande Coal, more to perform at One Lagos Brand Launch (WATCH)

Thousands of Lagosians are expected to make their way to the Bar Beach Victoria Island, Lagos to celebrate the One Lagos brand launch. The event, which is to hold between 27-29 July 2016 is an initiative by the Lagos State Government to drive the economy of Lagos using tourism, hospitality, entertainment and sports. Musical performances from... Read More
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July 26, 2016

The late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 1. Buhari flags off Abuja-Kaduna rail project (DETAILS) President Muhammadu Buhari today commissioned the Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge rail project. 2. Stop parading yourself as a saint, Obasanjo Deputy Senate Leader, Bala Ibn Na’Allah, has disclosed that he rejected the N50 million bribe allegedly given to National Assembly... Read More
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July 26, 2016

The Vice President’s office just sent a press release that will make you laugh

The N500bn social investment programmes of the Buhari presidency is a means to energise the economy and deal with issues of poverty in the country, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Speaking today while receiving a delegation of the Muslim Lawyers Association at the Presidential Villa, Prof. Osinbajo said the social investment programmes would... Read More
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July 26, 2016

Lagos, Rivers get highest federal allocation for June [DETAILS]

Data has shown that Lagos and Rivers states received the highest federation allocation in June. Lagos State received a total of N6,082,690,933.64 from the Federal Government, closely followed by Rivers which collected N4,354,473,497.62, including the 13 per cent share of derivation and Value Added Tax allocations. The total net allocations were made after deductions from contractual and other obligations by... Read More
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July 26, 2016

5 songs you should listen to on Adekunle Gold’s debut album (READ)

YBNL singer, Adekunle Gold dropped his much-anticipated debut album titled Gold on Monday night, 3 days earlier than expected. We listened to the 20-track album and here are the 5 outstanding songs we recommend for you.   Gold:  Now this is what an intro should sound like. For someone like Adekunle Gold whose sound is founded... Read More
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July 26, 2016

10 teachers die in Lagos every month – Perm. Sec.

The Lagos State Teachers’ Establishment and Pension Office (TEPO) on Tuesday said that an average of 10 teachers die each month in the post-primary teaching service of the state. The Permanent Secretary of TEPO, Mrs Sewanu Ayodele-Amosu, made the disclosure at a Sensitisation Seminar and Capacity Building on Healthy Living for Post-Primary Teaching Staff of... Read More
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July 26, 2016

Which President should get the credit for the Abuja-Kaduna railway?

by Joachim MacEbong The Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge railway was opened for business by President Buhari and other government officials today in Abuja, and they took a ride to Kaduna to commemorate it. While that was on however, Nigerian Twitter was busy debating about who should take credit for the achievement. Abuja – Kaduna Rail projectOBJ-... Read More
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July 26, 2016

Just In: Buhari appoints Mbam as RMAFC chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Elias Nwalem Mbam, as chairman for the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission. According to the PUNCH, Buhari also approved the appointment of Dr. (Mrs) Marilyn Amobi as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company. The Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of... Read More
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July 26, 2016

Transfer: Lyon rejects Arsenal’s £29m bid for Lacazette

Olympique Lyon has confirmed that it has rejected a £29 million (€35m) bid from Arsenal for striker Alexandre Lacazatte. Arsenal have been chasing Lacazette since last season’s transfer window and this development could put an end to Arsene Wenger’s side tabling an improved bid for the Frenchman. The 25-year-old France international was in dazzling form... Read More
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July 26, 2016

Buhari flags off Abuja-Kaduna rail project (DETAILS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday commissioned the Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge rail project. The president, in his speech, commended both the Yar’adua and Jonathan-led governments for conceiving and starting the project respectively. He also promised that his administration will put plans in place for a 25-year strategic railway plan. Read full speech below: “BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU... Read More
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July 26, 2016

‘I rejected Obasanjo’s N50m third term bribe’ – Deputy Senate Leader

The deputy Senate Majority leader, Bala Ibn Na’Allah, has said former President Olusegun Obasanjo should stop parading himself as a saint. He dared the former President to prove his allegations of corruption against him as a member of the National Assembly. The former president had said on Monday that the budget padding scandal in the... Read More
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July 26, 2016

Royal African Society is receiving donations for Africa Writes (DETAILS)

Africa Writes is the Royal African Society’s annual literature and book festival that takes place at the British Library over a three-day weekend every July. Since its inception in 2012, over 6,000 people have attended Africa Writes and the festival has also garnered an international following and reputation. Now in its 5th year, Africa Writes... Read More
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July 26, 2016

Teacher lands in court after ‘having oral sex with student’

The Police, on Tuesday, arraigned a 21-year-old teacher, Matthew Sodake, at an Ota Magistrates’ Court for allegedly having oral sex with a 14-year-old student. The prosecutor, Sgt. Chudu Gbesi, told the court that the accused committed the offence on July 12 at about 8.00 p.m, when he lured the 14-year-old student into the one of... Read More
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July 26, 2016

This is when INEC will conduct Imo supplementary election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would conduct the supplementary poll to determine the winner of the inconclusive Okigwe re-run senatorial election, as well as the State Assembly elections for Oru East and Isiala Mbano on Thursday. This was confirmed on Tuesday in Owerri by the Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Nasir Ayilara.... Read More
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July 26, 2016

PDP congratulates Buhari on Abuja-Kaduna rail, appreciates Jonathan

The Peoples Democratic Party has congratulated President Buhari and the people of Nigeria as he Commissioned the Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge rail. In a statement released by the party through its official Twitter handle (@PDPNigeria), it also used the medium to appreciate the efforts of immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan and former Minister of Finance, Dr.... Read More
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July 26, 2016

We explored the evolution of #Yabacon in this 2-minute video

In less than five years, Yaba, a Lagos suburb has evolved to become one of the leading technology clusters in Africa, and home to a majority of Nigeria’s prominent tech companies. The growth of the area was mostly through citizen led activities. In this two-minute video, YNaija explored the tech cluster in Yaba and we learnt... Read More
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July 26, 2016

Nigerians come together to #SaveMayowa, raise funds for her surgery

Budding event management entrepreneur, Mayowa Shukurat Ahmed who has been diagnosed with Stage IV Ovarian Cancer has been given a glimmer of hope after the N32 million target for her treatment was met thanks to support from well meaning Nigerians. For the past 3 days, Mayowa’s story has gained a lot of traction on social... Read More
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July 26, 2016

Just In: Pres. Buhari commissions Abuja-Kaduna rail project (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday inaugurated the Abuja-Kaduna commercial rail operation. The inauguration had several senior government officials in attendance such as the president of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, Minister for Transport, Rotimi Amaechi amongst others. The commissioning of the project had been postponed on different... Read More
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