Dogara to ring bell at Nigerian Stock Exchange

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara will on Friday ring the bell at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in Lagos. A statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs to the Speaker, Turaki Hassan, said Dogara will ring the bell to close activities on the floor of the Nigerian Stock... Read More

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July 7, 2016

‘Sheriff must be considered as chairman before peace can reign’ – PDP chieftain

The power tussle within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) between the Ali Modu Sheriff-led faction and the Ahmed Makarfi-led faction might be coming to an end, according to a former national vice president of the party for the south south, Cairo Ojougboh. At a press conference in Abuja, Ojougboh revealed that Sheriff’s camp had made its... Read More

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July 7, 2016

Ex-Barcelona goalie, Victor Valdes sign for Premier League team

Middlesbrough FC has completed the signing of World Cup winning goalkeeper, Victor Valdes. Boro beat off stiff competition to the land the Barcelona legend after his 18-month spell with Manchester United came to an end earlier this summer. The 34-year-old brings a wealth of experience, having made over 500 appearances for Barcelona during a trophy-laden career.... Read More

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July 7, 2016

State governors dragged to ICC over salary arrears

Human rights group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a petition against Nigerian state governors owing workers several months worth of salaries. The petition, which was filed at the International Criminal Court (ICC), is asking the ICC prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, to investigate and “bring to justice” those responsible for the nonpayment of salaries... Read More

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July 7, 2016

‘Immunity has become impunity in Ekiti’ – APC, CNPP protest in EKiti

The Ekiti state All Progressive Congress and the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP), on Thursday, protested in the streets of Ekiti asking the state governor, Ayodele Fayose to waive his immunity and face prosecution over accusation of corruption. Protesters were said to have carried placards and sang anti-Fayose songs. They also lambasted the state House... Read More

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July 7, 2016

Take a rare look into Mourinho’s office (PHOTO)

New Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho gave fans a rare look into his office at the club’s Carrington training ground. The former Chelsea and Real Madrid manager recently shared an image of him inside his new office which had a mounted television and three of his Guinness World Record framed certificates on a shelf. Also spotted... Read More

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July 7, 2016

Jude Ndukwe: Buhari’s new NNPC board and the looming doom

By Jude Ndukwe The recent reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, by President Muhammadu Buhari is another gross abuse of the powers of the president and flagrant disregard for our laws, the same laws which Buhari swore to uphold at his inauguration. With the benefit of insight, this latest naked... Read More

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July 7, 2016

Police brutality: Like America, like Nigeria

by Joachim MacEbong Thanks once again to social media, the world has had yet another opportunity to see the brutality of America’s police force against black males. This morning, it was Philando Castile in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. Yesterday, it was Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They are just the latest of hundreds killed this year... Read More

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July 7, 2016

Brymo’s unpopular opinion on black killings splits Nigerian Twitter

Brymo has taken a dive into the troubled waters of Nigerian Twitter again and as usual he is in a battle of words with anybody who contradicts his views. It all started when Brymo tweeted a ‘disturbing’ comment about the recent killings of blacks by the Police in the US. The singer opined that the black... Read More

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July 7, 2016

Clarence Seedorf gets Shenzhen head coach job

Former AC Milan manager, Clarence Seedorf has been named head coach of Chinese League one side, Shenzhen. Seedorf was sacked as manager of AC Milan in June 2014, less than 5 months in charge of the club and has since been out of job. The deal is reported to be on a one-year contract and... Read More

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July 7, 2016

Opinion: The irresponsibility of a religious holiday extention

By Ahanonu Kingsley “Religion is the opium of the masses”-Anonymous. For a nation that pride itself as the most earthly nation, it is the liquor that holds even the process of governance on edge. It is in this regard that the decision of the federal government to extend the holidays declared for the Muslim festival... Read More

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July 7, 2016

Rivers APC lavish praise on Buhari for his ‘laudable steps’ and ‘genuine concern’

The Rivers state All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday, praised President Muhammadu Buhari for his effort to ensure that peace is restored in the Niger Delta. The party made this known in a statement signed by the State Chairman of the APC, Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital. While noting that the... Read More

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July 7, 2016

Ronaldo says Portugal deserves to win Euro 2016 final

Portugal national team captain, Cristiano Ronaldo believes his side deserves to win the Euro 2016 final. The Real Madrid forward scored a goal and made an assist against Wales to see his team progress to the final. Ronaldo was a teenager when his country lost by a lone goal to Greece at the 2014 decider. The... Read More

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July 7, 2016

‘I’m staying at Roma’ | Radja Nainggolan breaks Chelsea hearts

Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan has maintained that he is not going anywhere amid strong interest from Chelsea. New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is big fan of the midfield maestro and had plans of bringing him to Stamford Bridge. Despite the two clubs being in talks over the player’s future with a deal reported to being... Read More

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July 7, 2016

Dwayne Wade leaves Heats for Bulls in £36.2m deal

Dwyane Wade is leaving the Miami Heats after spending 13 seasons with them. Wade, 34 will sign a two-year deal with Chicago Bulls worth £36.2m in what he called ‘an extremely emotional and tough decision’ on Wednesday night. Miami offered Wade £30.8m over two years for him to remain in the uniform that he’s worn... Read More

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July 7, 2016

Everton, Galatasaray join race for Robson-Kanu

English Premier League side, Everton and Turkish club, Galatasaray have reported joined the race for Welshman Hal Robson-Kanu after an impressive performance at the Euros. The 27-year-old is currently a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Reading and could be heading to another club anytime soon. Leicester and Swansea had already been... Read More

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July 7, 2016

NYSC member shares orientation camp experience – A corper’s tale

by Olabode Emmanuel Olawumi Camp was fun. Although, I didn’t love every part of it. There was the good, the bad and the ugly. Let me tell you about the ugly and the bad before I tell you about the good. The Ugly *Pensive* The truth is, there was no ugly moment at the orientation... Read More

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July 7, 2016

Morning Devotion: Pipeline vandalism in Nigeria affects Ghana as well + JAMB cancels Computer Based Test

Joachim MacEbong talks about the incessant pipeline vandalism in Nigeria and how it affects Ghana as well and also JAMB cancellation of its Computer Based Test. Take a listen.

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July 7, 2016

The Beatz Awards calls for entries

The Organizing Committee of The Beatz Awards on Wednesday, announced the awards’ Call for entries kicking off activities leading up to the highly anticipated event in December. The Beatz Awards honours innovative recording professionals and business executives in the Nigerian creative industry. This year, the awards will be accepting entries in 29 voting categories. See below, the list... Read More

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July 7, 2016

Impostors force Avengers to close down all social media accounts

The militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) has decided to close down all its social media accounts to avoid the undue advantage being taken by impostors. Before the decision to shut down its social media pages, the Avengers had suffered a cyber blow on Monday when micro-blogging site, Twitter suspended its @NDAvengers account. The page... Read More

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July 7, 2016

Emir of Kano, Sanusi II, rides through the streets of Kano on horseback (PHOTOS)

The Kano Emirate held its annual Durbar festival on Wednesday. The Durbar festival is an event celebrated alongside the Eid al-Fitr. As part of the festivities, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and his entourage parade through the streets of the ancient city on horse, with musicians accompanying them. See photos below:

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July 7, 2016

‘Is Sheriff above the law?’ – Markafi wonders

Ahmed Markafi, Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party’s National Caretaker Committee, on Wednesday, urged the newly appointed Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to order the arrest and prosecution of the factional chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff, and Matthew Iduoriyekemwen. According to a statement signed by Prince Dayo Adeyeye, the spokesperson of the caretaker committee, Sheriff should be arrested for... Read More

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July 7, 2016

Fuel scarcity looms as PENGASSAN insists on strike action

Despite a proposed meeting with the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, and the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, the leadership of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has remained firm in its resolve to embark on a strike action on Thursday. PENGASSAN declared that the strike action... Read More

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July 7, 2016

New militant group threatens to blow things up unless…

One of the militant groups that recently emerged, the Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force (JNDLF) has given a list of demands and an ultimatum with the threat to blow up six oil pipelines in Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers states. The JNDLF blamed the delay of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to address the basic issues... Read More

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July 7, 2016

‘Our members are now living in fear because of DSS harassment’ – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has condemned the constant harassment and arrest of innocent people by the Department of State Services (DSS) under the pretense that they are IPOB members. IPOB, in a statement released by its Media and Publicity Officer, Emma Powerful, called the attention of the international community to the harassment and... Read More

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July 7, 2016

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

These are the top five news to monitor today Niger Delta Avengers attack again Militant group, Niger Delta Avenger attacked another oil facility. 2. CBN calms nerves over ‘distress’ in banking sector The Central Bank of Nigeria has urged Nigerians to disregard reports that banks in the country are in distress. 3. Tributes pour in for late... Read More

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July 7, 2016

Chelsea reportedly in talks to sign Messi

As the summer transfer season intensifies, the Sun reports that Chelsea owner, Roman Abramvoich had a meeting with Lionel Messi‘s father, Gorge in regards to considering a possible move of the Barcelona forward. According to the newspaper, the meeting was conducted aboard the Russian billionaire’s yacht. Chelsea are rumoured to be prepared to offer Barcelona around £110... Read More

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July 7, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: PDP wants Sheriff arrested | ASUU rejects JAMB points system | Container kills 7 in Lagos | More

From the papers today- a tracklist JAMB cannot decide admission process for autonous universities- ASUU Guardian FG condemns murder of Nigerians in diaspora Vanguard Container tumbles off, kills 7 people Punch CBN insists all Nigerian banks are safe YNaija Governor Ambode wants Muslims to sustain the morality displayed during Ramadan Punch Army reopens key Borno... Read More

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July 7, 2016

‘Buhari is not reading the mood correctly, Nigeria’s unity is negotiable’ | Afenifere, Ohaneze disagree with Presidency

Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and the pan-Yoruba socio-political body, Afenifere, have reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s position on the unity of Nigeria. The President, on Wednesday, had in an address to Niger Delta militants said the unity of Nigeria as a country is not negotiable. Well, the president’s position has been rubbished by... Read More

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July 7, 2016

BREAKING: Avengers hit another Chevron installation

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) have destroyed another oil installation belonging to Chevron. According to the group’s spokesperson, Mudoch Agbinibo, the attack was carried out between the hours of 10:50pm to 11:10pm on Wednesday. He revealed that the Avengers “strike team blew up Chevron Manifolds. the manifolds are RMP 22, 23 and 24.” The militants further... Read More

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