Kaduna state releases 2016 proposed LGAs budget

Kaduna State Government has released the proposed budgets of all its 23 Local Government Areas, raising the bar of transparency at the local government councils. This is the first time any state government in recent years has put forward details of her Local Government budgets in public, raising the bar in an often-overlooked level of... Read More

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All the photos from Wakaa The Musical’s opening night in London

On Thursday, July 21 2016, the Bolanle Austen-Peters-produced Wakaa The Musical made history as it became the first Nigerian musical to grace a London theatre stage. The play which sold out the Shaw Theatre in Somers Town, Camden received nothing but a standing ovation from the audience. Wakaa The Musical is a play which reveals the struggles and challenges young... Read More

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NDLEA arraigns 6 for illegal possession of marijuana

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arraigned six men, on Monday, for being in possession of cannabis sativa, popularly called marijuana, without lawful authority. According to the agency, the accused persons were arrested last month in different parts of the Lagos. They appeared before Justice Babs Kuewumi of the Federal High Court, Lagos. They were... Read More

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From midfielder to winner of the Golden Glove: How young James stunned at the 2016 COPA Coca-Cola Tourney

While his passion for football decided that James Ogenetega would represent Rockford College Ikorodu, fate resolved that he would switch from being a midfielder to a goalkeeper. The result of change ended as a fascinating effort that won him the Golden Glove award at the 2016 COPA Coca-Cola U-15 football tournament. Ogenetega’s switch from a... Read More

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There is need for peace and stability in Nigeria football – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Monday said the National Assembly was committed to restoring peace in Nigeria football. He said this while receiving FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday. Saraki said, “The kind of global recognition we have today, as a result of this historic visit, challenges us to learn to allow peace and stability... Read More

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Just In: Edo House of Assembly Speaker steps down

The Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Elizabeth Ativue has stepped down from the role. She has been replaced by the Deputy Speaker, Dr. Justin Okonoboh, who was sworn in at about 11am on Monday. Ativie took the decision after a motion was moved by the Majority Leader, Folly Ogedengbe, under matters of urgent... Read More

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‘Psquare is back’ | Peter Okoye announces the return of the group

Psquare has announced that they are coming back officially as a group. This was made known by Peter Okoye in an Instagram video post on Monday. According to Peter, the group have resolved their issues and have rescinded on their decision to pursue solo careers. Peter then took responsibility for what has happened in the past... Read More

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OBJ, Buhari meet behind closed doors… yet again

President Muhammadu Buhari is believed to currently be in a private meeting with President Olusegun Obasanjo. According to Punch newspaper, Obasanjo was seen arriving the Presidential Villa, Abuja in a blue agbada and cap to match at about 12:45pm. He was reportedly chauffeured to the forecourt of the President’s office in a black Sports Utility Vehicle marked... Read More

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Eye on Ambode: The governor’s wife at Alade new market

This week on Keeping an eye on Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode, his wife commissioned the new Alade market in Awolowo way, Ikeja on Saturday. The market was previously at Allen, Ikeja before its relocation to Awolowo way, which is also in Ikeja. The wife of the governor, Bolanle Ambode was on hand to commission... Read More

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We are going to Germany for work, not holiday | Governors tell Femi Falana

Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has stated that its planned trip to Germany is not for holidays but to seek partnership with investors. The forum said this on Sunday, while reacting to comments made by lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN). NGF spokesman, Abdulrazak Bello-Barkindo, in a statement explained that, “Six governors are embarking... Read More

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YNaija Editorial: The House of Representatives is a problem to be solved

Abdulmumin Jibrin’s outburst after leaving his position as Chairman of the House appropriations committee, has once again brought the disastrous handling of the 2016 budget process into full focus. His claims that the leadership of the House inserted thousands of constituency projects into the budget to the tune of N30billion, raises many issues, irrespective of... Read More

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APC to Fayose: Pay workers’ salaries with N4.732bn federal allocation

The Ekiti State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has urged the State Governor, Ayo Fayose to use the N4.732bn allocation received from the Federal Government to offset, at least, four months’ salaries from the arrears owed workers. Spokesman of the party in the state, Taiwo Olatunbosun said this in a statement on Sunday.... Read More

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Pirates kill NSCDC personnel in Bayelsa

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the death of one of its personnel who was killed in Southern Ijaw Council Area of Bayelsa by pirates. NSCDC Commandant in the state, Desmond Agu, confirmed the incident to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yenagoa on Sunday. He explained that the operatives were... Read More

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Inconclusive elections: Nigeria is moving towards anarchy – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has said INEC’s inability to conduct a conclusive election is threatening the democracy. Fayose said this while reacting to the alleged manipulation of the Imo North senatorial election, which was declared inconclusive. Speaking through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said, “If we have... Read More

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Good news for Hilary Clinton as billionaire media mogul, Bloomberg endorsement looms

Hilary Clinton, presidential candidate for the Democrats in the upcoming United States election would gladly welcome any endorsement whatsoever she gets with the recent developments in the build up to the election. Hilary was overtaken by Donald Trump, the controversial Republican candidate in CNN’s polls following the leaking of over 20,000 Democrat emails casting a... Read More

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Suicide bomber injures 12 in Germany

A suicide bomber has killed himself and injured 12 others, in an explosion outside a wine bar in the German city of Ansbach. According to detectives the attacker was a 27-year-old Syrian man who had been denied asylum in Germany. Security officials say he detonated the explosive device after he was refused entry into a... Read More

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Obaseki defects to PDP

Don-Pedro Obaseki, a cousin to the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Candidate, Godwin Obaseki has defected to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in the state. The former Managing Director of Raymond Dokpesi‘s Daar Communications said he left the APC due to discrimination and lack of transparency. He announced his defection on Sunday evening when... Read More

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Avengers blow up another NNPC pipeline

Rampaging militant group, Niger Delta Avengers have announced the blowing up of a gas pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in Nsit-Ibom L.G.A, Akwa Ibom state. According to the spokesperson of the group, Mudoch Agbinibo, the pipeline was damaged by the Avengers at 11:30pm on Sunday. The group enjoined NNPC to “check their pipeline if... Read More

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Budget-Padding Tracker: SERAP asks EFCC to investigate Dogara, Jibrin

A rights advocacy group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate the allegation of attempted budget padding leveled against the leadership of the House of Representatives. Former chairman of the House Committee on appropriation, Abdulmumin... Read More

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Wizkid wants ‘no questions’ about relationship status with Justine Skye

On Saturday morning, Nigerian Twitter blew up over Wizkid‘s performance at the One Africa Fest but even that was competed with questions about his secret love affair with American singer, Justine Skye- who was with the Nigerian pop act backstage. Prior to the concert, Wizkid had posted pictures of him and Justine Skye getting cuddly. ... Read More

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ManUtd, ManCity clash in China cancelled

The Manchester derby friendly slated for tonight in China has cancelled. The cancellation is believed to be due to weather conditions. Manchester United confirmed the cancellation via its official Twitter handle (@ManUtd). Due to recent weather events, tournament organisers & participating clubs have decided to cancel tonight's International Champions Cup game. — Manchester United (@ManUtd)... Read More

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2 killed, several others injured in Florida nightclub shooting

At least two people were killed and more than a dozen others injured in a shooting at a Florida nightclub, police said early Monday. The incident took place at Club Blu in Fort Myers at around 12:30 a.m. Monday morning, according to Lt. Jim Mulligan of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting is thought... Read More

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Opinion: Youth leaders as change agents

By Manasseh Victor That Nigeria is suffering from leadership crisis is stating the obvious, 56 years after independence, the country is still grappling with the basics of nationhood, beset on all sides by low productivity, social injustice, insecurity and a deficient infrastructural base inter alia. The usual suspect and probable culprit is suboptimal leadership. When the... Read More

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Opinion: Death of a preacher – When religion becomes evil

By Bayo Oluwasanmi She didn’t have to die this way. Let me paint the picture for you. Saturday, July 9, began like any other day for Deaconess Eunice Elisha, wife of Pastor Olawale Elisha of the Divine Touch Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Old NEPA Road, Kubwa, a satellite town in Abuja, capital... Read More

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Morning Devotion: Nigeria’s Rio embarrassment

To start the week, Joachim MacEbong examines the embarrassing sight of Nigerian athletes asking for donations to go to the Rio Olympics, and finds that there is plenty of blame to go around.

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid makes ‘magic’ with Alicia Keys | Don Jazzy meets American rapper T.I | Lil Wayne storms out of a performance| More Stories

Here are the some stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. Wizkid makes ‘magic’ with Alica Keys Exciting news for Wizkid fans as the Afro-pop artiste has revealed that he and American singer, Alicia Keys made a record on Saturday night. The star –... Read More

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PDP wins Kogi East senatorial re-run election

A former Chief of Air Staff, AVM Isaac Alfa of Peoples Democratic Party has been declared winner of Kogi East Senatorial re-run election held on Saturday with 57,575 votes, defeating five other candidates. Returning Officer, Professor Lucky Ovwhasa said candidates of ACPN, KOWA, MPPP, UPP and the Labour Party scored 1,793, 888, 498, 349 and... Read More

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‘Lawmakers must return salaries for days they did not sit’ – Femi Falana

Senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and human rights activist, Femi Falana has advised the accountant-general of the federation, Ahmed Idris to make sure that federal lawmakers return a huge part of the salaries they received in the past year. Falana rued that the lawmakers had received payment for a year’s worth of work even though... Read More

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‘FG will not negotiate with criminals, Internet-based ‘militant’ groups’ – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), on Sunday, disclosed that it is in support of the Federal Government’s decision not to negotiate with the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) and other militant groups in the region. According to a statement by MEND’s spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo, the group has begun talk with the Federal Government... Read More

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Opinion: Of cows, zebra crossings, taskforces and Japan

By Simon Utsu Some days ago, I was somewhere and someone joked about Cows in Nigeria being issued passports soon, I laughed. And then it occurred to me that the joke could soon be reality and I stopped laughing. I remembered that some days before that, I had seen images of a herd of cattle... Read More

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