theme-sticky-logo-alt
theme-logo-alt
July 26, 2016

‘Things will get worse if…’ | Niger Delta Avengers threaten (WATCH)

The Niger Delta Avengers has dismissed insinuations that that it is a terrorist group, stressing that it is only fighting for the betterment of the oil rich region. Speaking with a BBC reporter, Avengers explained that the motive behind their persistent attacks was to ensure that the Federal Government develop the Southern region. The group... Read More
The News Blog
, ,
July 26, 2016

Priest, 2 others dead in hostage situation in France (WATCH)

A hostage situation in Normandy region of France on Tuesday, turned sour after two men armed with knives killed a priest before being shot dead by the police according to the French police. Two armed men had reportedly taken 5 hostages in a church even as the motive behind such dastardly act is still unclear.... Read More
The News Blog
, , , , , , , ,
July 26, 2016

Sports ministry to send Rio tickets to foreign-based athletes

The Ministry of Youths and Sports on Monday in Abuja confirmed that it would send flight tickets to Rio Olympics bound foreign-based athletes this week. This was announced via a statement by Nneka Ikem-Anibeze, the Special Assistant (Media) to Youth and Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung. It quoted Dalung as saying this during a meeting on... Read More
, , ,
July 26, 2016

5 undergraduates arrested by EFCC over N16m internet fraud

The Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested five suspected undergraduate for engaging in cyber fraud. In a statement released on Monday by the Commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, four of the suspects are students of the Federal University of Technology Akure, (FUTA) and one from... Read More
More
, , , , ,
July 26, 2016

Kogi loses N213bn to ghost workers in 13 years

Kogi State Auditor-General, Okala Yusuf, has disclosed that the State Government lost N213 billion to 18,211 ghost workers in the past 13 years. Yusuf made the disclosure on Monday in Lokoja while presenting the report of the just-concluded screening and verification of the state workforce undertaken by the government. He said 7,606 of the ghost... Read More
The News Blog
, , ,
July 26, 2016

Twitter wants Michelle Obama to run for POTUS after speech at the Democratic national convention

Twitter has been set ablaze by Michelle Obama‘s powerful speech at the Democratic national convention on Monday night. The First Lady of the United States has been praised by many on the micro-blogging platform and some think she is capable enough to run for the White House come 2020. Well if she does, these Twitter... Read More
, , , , , ,
#30Days30Voices
July 26, 2016

Lagos set to disburse N6bn loan to unemployed youths

The Lagos State Government has said unemployed youths in the state who are interested will start receiving N6.25bn as loan for small-scale businesses by September. The Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation, Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti, said this during the awareness programme on the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, organised by the Office of Civic Engagement. The... Read More
The News Blog
, , , ,
July 26, 2016

EFCC arrests ex-deputy speaker for alleged amnesty contract scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Chibudom Nwuche, for an alleged N5.6bn contract scam. Nwuche served at the lower legislative chamber between 1999 and 2003 under the umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party. He was detained after responding to an EFCC invitation on... Read More
The News Blog
, , , ,
July 26, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘I will diversify the economy’- Buhari | ‘You cannot diversify in 4 years’- Okonjo-Iweala | Again, Michelle Obama stuns with her DNC speech

From the papers this morning- a tracklist Okonjo-Iweala declares diversification of the economy cannot happen over 4 years YNaija President Buhari insists he will diversify the economy YNaija Despite claims of diversification, presidency orders intensified search for oil in the north YNaija Lofty dreams as RCCG pastor’s kidnappers want N100 million for his release YNaija... Read More
The News Blog
, , , , , , , , , , , , ,
July 26, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid reveals collaboration with Sean Paul | Fans wake up to surprise of Adekunle Gold’s debut album | More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup Wizkid collaborates with Jamaican star Sean Paul  International collaborations keep pouring in for the Starboy. Remember we told you yesterday, he made a song with Alicia Keys, now Wizkid just revealed... Read More
, , , , , , , , , , ,
July 26, 2016

President Buhari orders NNPC to deepen its exploration of oil in the North-East

President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to deepen its search for oil in the north-east of Nigeria According to a statement signed by the NNPC spokesman, Garba Deen Muhammad, NNPC will step up its operations in the search for oil in the Chad basin and other parts of the inland sedimentary... Read More
The News Blog
, , , , ,
July 26, 2016

‘Diversification cannot happen over four years’ | Okonjo-Iweala

Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said that diversification of an economy doesn’t happen overnight, noting that it cannot happen within four years. Okonjo-Iweala, who is also the senior adviser of Lazard, stated this during an interview with Africa CEO Forum. While making reference to Dubai, the former minister stated that African countries are... Read More
The News Blog
, , , , , ,
President Buhari's bodyguard allegedly linked to Boko Haram
July 26, 2016

‘We will diversify Nigeria’s economy’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, said that Nigeria was learning how to diversify her economy and reduce its reliance on oil. The President stated this when he was paid a visit by a special envoy from the President of Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammad Javad Zarif, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buhari lauded the Iranian government... Read More
The News Blog
, , , , , , ,
July 26, 2016

‘Dogara has carefully designed a scheme to scam House Members’ – Jibrin

Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, on Monday, said that President Muhammadu Buhari would ban Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara, from coming to Aso Villa if he had any idea about Dogara’s penchant for corrupt practises.  Jibrin, who has been facing down the leadership of the House, noted... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
, , , , , , ,
July 26, 2016

‘Slow and steady, we will win the race eventually’ – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has a retort for the critics of his administration- he believes in the long run he will be vindicated. Buhari, since his ascension to power was dubbed ‘Baba Go Slow’ for the seeming snail-pace with which his administration addresses challenges. In an interview with The Interview, the President explained that his watch... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
, , , , , , ,
July 26, 2016

Budget padding: ‘I have been justified’ – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday, said that the recent accusation of budget padding by the House of Representative has justified his stance that the National Assembly is filled with corrupt persons. Speaking after his close door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Obasanjo noted that the best solution was to... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
, , , , , , ,
July 25, 2016

FIFA President considers 2 more World Cup slots for Africa

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino who is currently on a visit to Nigeria said if the organisation should consider increasing the number of teams that will be participating in the World Cup, he would propose two more slots for Africa. Infantino made the promise on Monday while speaking with State House correspondents shortly after meeting President... Read More
, , , ,
July 25, 2016

Buhari receives FIFA President, Gianni Infantino (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received the president of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Gianni Infantino. Present at the meeting was the FIFA general secretary, Fatima Samoura, Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung and president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick. Mr Infantino arrived Nigeria on Sunday on a two-day... Read More
, , , , ,
July 25, 2016

We will use force for Niger Delta militants if dialogue fails- Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said the Nigerian Army would resort to force as an option if the dialogue between the Federal Government and militants fail. Buratai made this remark in Port Harcourt on Monday at the commissioning of a modern 2 Brigade headquarter complex with an Olympic size swimming pool.... Read More
The News Blog
, , , ,
July 25, 2016

This Is what caused Akwa Ibom pipeline explosion – Police

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has debunked claims by the Niger Delta Avengers that it blew up a Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation gas pipeline in the state. The Police command said the explosion was caused by a technical fault. The militants had on Monday morning, via a statement, claimed responsibility for the gas pipeline explosion... Read More
The News Blog
, , , ,
July 25, 2016

No more Boko Haram camps in the north – Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army on Monday said there were no longer camps belonging to Boko Haram terrorists in the North-Eastern part of the country. This assertion was made by Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman while addressing newsmen at the inauguration of Strategic Communication Course for senior officers at the Nigerian Army School of... Read More
The News Blog
, , , , , ,
1 … 1,571 1,572 1,573 … 3,755
15 49.0138 8.38624 arrow 0 arrow 0 4000 1 0 horizontal https://ynaija.com 300 0 1