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June 27, 2016

Saraki, Ekweremadu’s trial: Senators refuse to vacate seats for lawyers

The trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu was temporarily stalled for about 10 minutes on Monday when the presiding judge, Yusuf Haliru suspended proceedings due to overcrowding. Saraki and Ekweremadu have been accused of forging the Senate standing rules before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Haliru, on... Read More
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June 27, 2016

‘We should apologise to gays, women and exploited children’ – Pope Francis

Pope Francis has said the church should apologise to gays, women, children exploited for labour and other minorities for the role the church played in oppressing them. The Pope stated this while speaking with members of the press aboard the Papal Plane conveying him back to the Vatican city after paying a visit to Armenia.... Read More
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June 27, 2016

This video shows police officers brutalising a man and his sympathiser (WATCH)

The police, they say is your friend. But for this man in Rivers state and his sympathiser, the police was far from friendly to them. A video posted by @Instablog9ja on Instagram shows a group of policemen assaulting and brutally beating a man while trying to force him into an open vehicle. The battering officers,... Read More
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June 27, 2016

‘Beyonce, Kendrick, Taraji P. Henson…’ | 5 major highlights from the BET Awards

The BET awards 2016 was held on Sunday night at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. From the mind-blowing opening performance by Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar to the amazing tribute delivered by a group of musicians to the late icon, Prince – the package put together by BET would rank among one of its best shows in... Read More
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June 27, 2016

‘Buhari is pretending, we’ll attack any moment from now’ – Militants

A militant group, Niger Delta Sea Commandos (NDSC), on Sunday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to begin dialogue with stakeholders and elders in the Niger Delta and stop pretending. The group, through a statement signed by its spokesperson, Major Osama Blatter, said it was running out of patience with the Buhari administration and as such,... Read More
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June 27, 2016

Chude Jideonwo: Innocent (Chukwuma), as charged

by Chude Jideonwo I spent the last three years of secondary school being acquainted with and enamoured by a revolving door of Nigerian journalists, activists and lawyers – who stood up to the military, who fought for the rights of citizens, who put their lives, their jobs, their relationships on the lives for what they... Read More
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June 27, 2016

‘States won’t get N90bn loan if Federal Allocation exceeds N500bn’

The Federal Government will cease disbursing the N90 billion conditional loan to state governments any month the allocation from the federation account goes above N500 billion. According to the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Finance, Festus Akanbi, who spoke with The Punch, it would be unwise for the federal government to continue disbursing... Read More
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June 27, 2016

MTN fine: Lawmaker won’t let it go, drags two ministers to court

A member of the House of Representatives, Raphael Igbokwe, has filed a suit against the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami and the Minister of Communication Technology, Adebayo Shittu, over the reduction of the fine imposed on telecommunication giant, MTN. The executive arm of government had reduced the fine meant to be paid by MTN from... Read More
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June 27, 2016

How Chile defeated Argentina to win another ‘Copa America’ trophy (WATCH)

For Chile, the last two championship finals against Argentina has been a hit back to back, while for the Argentines, it was another year to mope after losing the second consecutive Copa America final on penalties. Both Argentina and Chile were reduced to 10 men in a heated first half as Marcos Rojo and Marcelo Diaz... Read More
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June 27, 2016

Forgery trial: Saraki cancels trip, may miss ‘lesser Hajj’ for the first time in a decade

Senate President Bukola Saraki, his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, and two others would be arraigned before a federal High Court on Monday (today) on allegations of forgery of the Senate Standing Rules 2015 (amended). Saraki and co-defendants are facing a two-count charge filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Mallam Abubakar Malami (SAN). The charges border... Read More
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June 27, 2016

IPOB to Britain: Help Buhari organise Biafraexit

Secessionist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Sunday, called on Britian to help Biafra exit Nigeria, similar to the way Britain exited the European Union. IPOB made this known in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Clifford Chukwuemeka Iroanya and Emma Nmezu. The statement was titled: “There must be ‘Biafraexit’ in line with the just... Read More
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June 27, 2016

‘If Buhari is not careful with NDA, he will plunge Nigeria into another civil war’

A former adviser to ex-President Shehu Shagari and a foremost northern politician, Junaid Mohammed, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to mete out military actions, like those used on Boko Haram terrorist, on Niger Delta Avengers. Mohammed stated this during an interview with Vanguard where he noted that it was wrong for the President to use... Read More
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June 27, 2016

How many Senators would be in tow as Saraki, Ekweremadu’s forgery trial starts today?

The forgery trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, begins on Monday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Jabi, Abuja. Punch Newspapers reports that it’s highly unlikely that many Senators would accompany the duo to court in solidarity – as was done for some of the Senate President’s trial dates at... Read More
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June 27, 2016

#BETAwards: Beyonce leads the pack with four awards (Full Winners List)

The 2016 BET Awards were concluded in the early hours of Monday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The annual award ceremony celebrates achievement in black entertainment and honours personalities in music, sports, television, and the movies. The nominees were announced on Friday, May 20, 2016, with Drake leading the pack with 9 nominations, while Beyoncé and... Read More
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June 27, 2016

Why 4 states didn’t have ambassadorial nominees – SGF

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has defended the list of persons nominated for ambassadorship position, saying that the President followed due process in compiling the list. The Senate had last week suspended any further work on the ambassadorial list which was forwarded to the Senate by President Muhammadu Buhari on... Read More
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June 27, 2016

#BETAwards: Alicia Keys, Janelle Monae, Yemi Alade, other divas slay on the red carpet (PHOTOS)

The BET Awards 2016 is currently ongoing at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. YNaija presents to you – all the female fashion displayed on the red carpet of the awards ceremony. Alicia Keys Bonang Matheba Yemi Alade Megan Good Tracee Elis  Fantasia Gabrielle Union Karraueche Tran Nandi Mngoma Tia Mowry Janelle Monae Zulay Henao Jasmine... Read More
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June 27, 2016

#BETAwards: The suave, hip and classy men on the red carpet (PHOTOS)

The much-awaited BET awards 2016 is underway at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. From the leather jackets to the traditional suit and tie, YNaija is bringing you all of the men’s fashion from the red carpet of the awards. See below: AKA Cassper Nyovest Anthony Anderson  Jermaine Dupri DJ Khaleed Fabolous French Montana Samuel L.... Read More
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June 26, 2016

#Euro2016: Hazard inspires Belgium to spank Hungary 4- 0

Eden Hazard was back to his best on Sunday night as the Belgian captain and his teamates handed Hungary a 4-0 demolition. Belgium set the ball rolling in the 10th minute through a Toby Alderwield goal. The Red Devils dominated the match and only excellent keeping from Gabor Kiraly and some poor finishing prevented them... Read More
June 26, 2016

Dora Akunyili’s daughter wins major art prize

Late Prof. Dora Akunyili’s daughter, Njideka Akunyili Crosby has been awarded the Prix Canson Prize by Fonds Canson in a ceremony held at New York’s Drawing Center on Tuesday, June 21. The Nigerian artist won the annual prize which recognizes achievements of international artists who work with paper as their major medium. The Enugu-born Njideka – who is... Read More
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June 26, 2016

‘Unholy alliance’ with Oshiomhole, ‘association’ with Sheriff | PDP suspends guber aspirant

Defeated governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo state, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen has been suspended by the opposition party. Iduoriyekemwen, who lost the primary election to Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, was accused of being in an unholy alliance with Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole of the All Progressives Congress. The party also said his dalliance... Read More
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June 26, 2016

#Euro2016: Germany outclass Slovakia to advance to quaterfinals

Germany showed class, finesse and composure to beat Slovakia 3-0 to march on to the quarterfinals of UEFA Euro 2016 tournament. The German Machines, as they have come to be known, went ahead in the 8th minute when Jérôme Boateng‘s well-struck volley went in. Mesut Özil lost a golden opportunity to improve on his goal tally when... Read More
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June 26, 2016

Opinion: 7 reasons why it’s impossible for Buratai to buy Dubai property with his salary

Right now, millions of Nigerians are perplexed and many are understandably angry that the army chief Tukur Buratai is embroiled in a Dubai property scandal (see the story HERE). The Nigerian Army fired a statement denying the report saying Buratai bought the said property with his own savings (see that one HERE). Well, a lot... Read More
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