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Barcelona sign Andre Gomes from Valencia for £41m

FC Barcelona and Valencia CF have reached an agreement that will bring André Gomes to the Catalan capital. The deal to sign the 22-year-old Portugese midfielder is in the region of £41m (€50m) and Gomes will formalise the deal and be officially presented as a new FC Barcelona player next week. Gomes becomes the fourth reinforcement... Read More

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Sex scandal: ‘US doesn’t have evidence to prove lawmakers guilty’ – Minister

The three lawmakers who are accused of sexual misconduct by the United States Government during a foreign trip might just have been vindicated by the admissions of the outgoing U.S. ambassador to Nigeria. The ambassador, James Entwistle, who wrote a letter to the speaker of the Hpuse, Yakubu Dogara accusing Deputy Chairman, House Committee on... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: FG admits Nigeria is in a recession | Jibrin blows open legislative secrets | US presidential election build up gets more interesting | More

FG admits Nigeria is technically in a recession but remains confident of growth YNaija EFCC gives breakdown of how recovered loot has been spent so far YNaija Sacked Jibrin says Dogara tried to pad the budget with N40billion Guardian Obasanjo thinks Nigeria’s system has failed totally, advocates for an overhaul YNaija Fayose’s friend, Agbele is... Read More

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NFF divided, Pinnick threatened with impeachment

The botched appointment of French coach, Le Guen seems to have divided the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) even further as Amaju Pinnick narrowly escaped impeachment. The federation’s Wednesday executive committee meeting in Abuja saw board members threaten to impeach Pinnick after they demanded to know the full details of the sponsorship deal he secured to... Read More

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‘Nigerians still at risk of Ebola, other diseases’

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, on Wednesday, said Nigerians and the West Africans sub-region are still at risk of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other highly pathogenic diseases. Idris made this disclosure in a statement he signed in Lagos yesterday. He called for all hands to be on deck in order... Read More

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SHOCKING: 22 teenagers arrested in Lagos for robbery, stealing

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Lagos State Police Command have arrested no fewer than 22 teenagers for robbery and stealing. The suspects were allegedly arrested in separate incidents of robbery, stealing and cultism in the Agege area of the state. The first set of eight-man gang, led by one Babatunde (15) and Tayo (15),... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Work on Jay Z’s 13th album is ‘done’ | Yemi Alade debuts new single | More Stories

Here are the some stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. Yemi Alade officially releases ‘Want You’ Earlier this month, we told you Yemi Alade was getting ready to drop a new single titled Want You. Well, the single which is produced by... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news to monitor today FG confirms that Nigeria is in recession Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has confirmed that the Nigerian economy is in recession. 2. No plans to impeach me – Yari The Governor of Zamfara state, Abdulaziz Yari has denied claims that the state House of Assembly was... Read More

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Arms scandal: EFCC appeals Fayose’s aide’s bail

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has resolved to appeal the ruling of a Federal Capital Territory High Court, which, on Thursday, granted bail to Abiodun Agbele. Agbele is believed to be a close ally of the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose and was reportedly involved in the conveying of an alleged N1.219bn for Fayose.... Read More

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11 dead as commercial bus engulfs in flames

Not less than 11 persons lost their lives on Thursday after a commercial bus with 14 passengers on board was destroyed by fire on the Otedola Bridge in the Berger area of Lagos. It was learnt that eight males and three females died while three persons were rescued from the wreckage alive. It was gathered... Read More

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Morning Devotion: What really matters after Jibrin’s rant

Joachim MacEbong discusses what really matters after Jibrin’s rant. Take a listen.

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‘No, it is not a favour’ | Oluremi Tinubu speaks on her latest appointment

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday, denied claims that her appointment as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment was an act of favor or a movement towards reconciliation in the senate. Tinubu made the denial during an interview with The Nation wherein she noted that she was humbled by the support shown to her by... Read More

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FG seals 1125mw solar deal with 14 firms

The Federal Government, on Thursday, sealed a Power Purchase Agreement with 14 firms to generate 1125 megawatts of electricity from solar before the end of next year. Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, supervised the PPA signing ceremony between the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) and the 14 investors in Abuja. He said the... Read More

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Despite IMF negative projection, FG says economy will grow

Contrary to the forecast by the International Monetary Fund that the Nigerian economy will contract further, the Federal Government has said that Nigeria’s economy will pick up in the 3rd quarter of the year with an estimated 3.3 to 3.5 percent growth by the end of 2016. This was revealed on Thursday by the Minister National Planning,... Read More

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EFCC gives thorough breakdown on ‘how recovered loots were spent’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has given a thorough breakdown on how recovered looted funds were spent. In a publication published on Friday entitled “What EFCC did with recovered loot”, the Commission said it is putting the records straight to answer questions posed by many Nigerians on its activities. It also addressed allegations... Read More

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‘No such thing’ | Zamfara Governor denies plans to impeach him

The Governor of Zamfara state, Abdulaziz Yari, on Wednesday, denied claims that the state House of Assembly was planning to impeach him. The governor stated this wile addressing journalist after presiding over the Nigerian Governors’ Forum inside the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to reports, the state House of Assembly had listed six... Read More

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‘Nigeria’s system has crumbled, needs overhauling’ – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday, said that institutions within Nigeria has crumbled and needs to be overhauled for the growth of the country. Obasanjo who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Deacon Victor Durodola, stated this while speaking at the 18th Valedictory Service of Good Shepherds Schools, Ota, Ogun State. He particularly pointed out the... Read More

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‘Technically, Nigeria is in recession’ – FG confirms

The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has confirmed that the Nigerian economy is in recession. Speaking with Senators on the state of the economy, Adeosun projected that the economy will however grow further. Even as she added that Nigeria, despite the recession, is still the largest economy in Africa. She faulted the IMF’s position that... Read More

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Opinion: Religion, a tool for political sagacity

by Sylvester Orukpe Politics, as it is popularly said, is a dirty game. Does it follow that everyone involved in politics will also be dirty? The word of God makes it clear like Jabez – as his name is, so he is. The story of Jabez started in this regard. Jabez means ‘sorrow’ so he was... Read More

Detention: Court orders EFCC to pay Fayose’s aide N5million

A High Court sitting in the Mataima district of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, while ruling on the bail application submitted by an aide of Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State, Abiodun Agbele‎ ordered that he be paid the sum of N5m as damages by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as compensation for the suspect’s... Read More

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‘Bring killers of Plateau monarch to book,’ Police IG orders

The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Ibrahim Idris has directed the Deputy-Inspector-General of Police in charge operations, DIG Joshack Habilla to proceed to Plateau State with immediate effect to ensure the arrest of the killers of Chief Lazarus Agaie, the traditional ruler of Bokkos, who was murdered on his way from a farm alongside his... Read More

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Opinion: Abdulmumin Jibrin’s bad, childish, inappropriate behaviour

by Jumai Abubakar The Nigerian political scene has presented Nigerians with one form of drama or the other since May 2015 when the Buhari administration was sworn in. From the anti-corruption fight and interesting testimonies from detained suspects, to the protracted legal battle against Senate President Bukola Saraki and more recently, his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu.... Read More

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Professor Anthony Elujoba is Acting-VC of OAU

Professor Anthony Elujoba has been appointment as the new acting Vice Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. His appointment was approved on Thursday by the University’s Senate. Elujoba, a professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy emerges as the institution’s VC barely 24 hours after the Federal Government ordered the Senate of the school to use... Read More

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2Baba and M.I come together to create ‘Babylon’ (LISTEN)

Yesterday we told you 2Baba and M.I were up to something game-changing. Well the cat has been let out of the bag; a new collaboration titled Babylon by the two superstars has been released. https://www.instagram.com/p/BIIL-IDDitl/?taken-by=official2baba https://www.instagram.com/p/BIINXOXAqPf/?taken-by=mi_abaga Listen HERE

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Diddy’s former bodyguard says he’s involved in Notorious B.I.G’s murder

A former bodyguard of music mogul, Sean Diddy Combs is pointing accusing fingers at him for having a hand in the 1997 murder of Notorious B.I.G. According to Anthony Wolf Jones, who was head of Diddy’s security team at the time, he informed Diddy he had intel on the shooting before it happened. Revealing this... Read More

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Total is new sponsor of AFCON, other CAF competitions

Multi-national oil company, Total has replaced telephone company Orange as title sponsor of the Africa Cup of Nations, according to information from the Confederation of African football (CAF). The sponsorship agreement lasts eight years, africanFootball.com reports. The sponsorship also covers the women’s Nations Cup, U-17, U-20 and U-23 championships, the African Nations Championship (CHAN), CAF... Read More

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Gov. Fayose denies knowledge of Aisha Buhari’s suit

Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), counsel to the Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, says his client has not recieved any suit reportedly filed against him by wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha. It was learnt, that Aisha had dragged Fayose to court for repeatedly alleging that she was one of those indicted for involvement in the... Read More

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NDLEA reacts to Twitter ‘sex, cocaine and MiFi’ scandal

Dirty laundries were aired earlier today on social media when a Twitter user, @6ftHobbit accused @UduakIsBae of stealing some of her belongings, including N60,000 worth of cocaine after a sleep-over in her house in a series of tweets. This accusation triggered a Twitter outburst and dictated the discussion on the microblogging site. Then the accusations of... Read More

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