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Opinion: FG’s tubers of yam and 4 other things

By Simon Kolawole The naira has just been effectively devalued — so why are some people jubilating? The way economists, financial experts, bankers and analysts were celebrating on Wednesday would make you think crude oil price had just hit $120 per barrel and Nigeria’s production level has risen to 2.5mbpd. But no. The CBN had... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: There goes Seyi Shay again | Olamide is sorry | More Stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. ‘I was misinformed’ | Seyi Shay apologises to Wizkid. ‘Seyi Shay lied’ – Wizkid denies giving ‘One Dance’ to Drake. Olamide apologises for Headies outburst (WATCH). Mob holds DJ Xclusive to ransom outside... Read More

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

Here are the top five stories to monitor today 1) President Buhari returns to the country After 13 days in London, President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to the country, hale and hearty. What would be his next course of action? 2) Militants relocating to Ogun state Niger Delta militants are said to be... Read More

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‘Hijab controversy has exposed Aregbesola’ – PDP

The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has warned security agencies, Interpol, the Presidency and United Nations of the possibility of the state being plunged into a religious crisis bu Governor Rauf Aregbesola. In a statement issued in Osogbo by the PDP spokesperson, Prince Diran Odeyemi, the party said the “embarrassment and the... Read More

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Obanikoro could be extradited from the US

Former Minister of state for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro could be extradited from the United States of America if the Federal Government follows due process, according to the U.S. Justice Department. Obanikoro in a blistering retort had chided the government after operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) invaded his Ikoyi, Lagos home and seized cars... Read More

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How a church tortured two children for being ‘witches’

Two children accused of being witches have been rescued by Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, a Calabar-based child’s rights organisation. The rights group had come to Ikot-Abasi-Effiom community in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State to screen a movie when they were notified about the boys. According to Punch Newspapers, the children (ten and seven... Read More

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‘What’s the guarantee militants won’t bomb Maritime University?’ – A salient question for Kachikwu

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachukwu, has to be wary while attempting to negotiate with Niger Delta militants, an Ijaw leader, Greg Afoegba, has advised. Speaking with journalists in Warri on Sunday, Afoegba said the modus operandi of Kachikwu’s dialogue process with the militants could possibly backfire. He urged the Minister to seek... Read More

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Why Tompolo wants case transferred to Appeal Court

Wanted former militant leader, Government ‘Tompolo’ Ekpemupolo, has prayed a Federal High Court in Lagos to transfer his case to the Court of Appeal to answer certain questions of law raised by the suit he filed against federal government. Tompolo, through his lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, over the weekend told the court that the questions raised... Read More

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Dogara ‘dumbfounded’, Reps ‘worried’ by sex scandal

The Federal House of Representative has called on Nigerians to wait for the result of the investigation on its members accused of sexual misconduct before judging them in the court of public opinion. This was stated by the spokesperson of the House, Abdulrazak Namdas, while speaking with Punch Newspapers. Namdas insisted that the House will... Read More

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‘I was misinformed’ | Seyi Shay apologises to Wizkid

On Sunday night, Seyi Shay found herself in hot waters again – after she alleged that Nigerian Afro-pop singer, Wizkid wrote the entire One Dance hit song and gave it to Canadian superstar, Drake. The singer made the claim while being interviewed by DJ Akademiks on Jamaica’s One Stage TV show. Shortly after, the man in the eye of the storm; Wizkid took to... Read More

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Fayose uncovers (yet another) plot to impeach him [DETAILS]

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has accused the Federal Government of planning to use the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to cause unrest in his state with the aim of illegally impeaching him. He revealed this during a press conference in Abuja on Sunday. Fayose alleged that part of the plan was to arrest... Read More

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PDP crisis lingers, ‘Peace Committee’ rejected

There’s yet to be an end in sight for the leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as both the National Caretaker Committee Chairman, Ahmed Markafi, and sacked national chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff, are not ready to sheathe their swords. Even after the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, waded into the crisis... Read More

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This is (the real reason) why FG reduced MTN’s fine

The Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu has revealed the reason why the Federal Government decided to slash the N1.04 trillion fine slammed on telecom giant, MTN to N330 billion. Adebayo revealed this at an award ceremony in Ibadan to honour of Lekan Balogun, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland. He said the fine was reduced when... Read More

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Air Force jet kills 15 Boko Haram insurgents ‘hiding under trees’

The Nigerian Air Force on Sunday, attacked a group of Boko Haram insurgents ‘hiding under trees’, around Kangarawa, Borno north. During the attack, not less than 15 insurgents were killed while 2 gun trucks were destroyed by the Nigerian Air Force jet. “Earlier today 19 June 2016, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) King Air A350i... Read More

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PENGASSAN will shut down oil sector in 7 days except this is done

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has given the government 7 days to call employers of labour in the oil sector to order over what the union described as anti-labour practices. PENGASSAN in a statement by its National PRO, Emmanuel Ojugbana, said the union would shut down the oil sector... Read More

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Report: ‘Niger Delta militants relocating to Ogun state’

Militants from the Niger Delta region are relocating to Ogun state for a safe haven, says the Commissioner of Police, Abdulmajid Ali. The commissioner made the assertion on Sunday in reaction to Friday’s invasion of Imushin community in Ogijo area of the state by over 100 militants. Ali said the militants were fleeing from the... Read More

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‘We won’t force people to surrender land for cattle grazing’ – FG

The Federal Government has said that there are no plans to seize anybody’s land for the implementation of the ranch development in Nigeria. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, revealed this when a delegation from Oyo state government led by the Special Adviser on Projects to the Oyo State Governor, Tolu Shadipe... Read More

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Immunity, life pension: ‘Your satanic proposal will fail’ – Falana tells Senate

Femi Falana (SAN), a human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has criticised the proposed life pension and immunity for National Assembly leaders. During a retreat on constitution review organised by the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Constitution Review in Lagos on Saturday, immunity and life pension for the presiding officers were proposed. Falana has joined... Read More

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10 prayer points from Pastor Dino Melaye to get you through the week

Senator Dino Melaye has proven to be a lot of things. From lawmaker to fighter, court jester to self confessed private investigator and a possible future president – he’s a ‘Jack of all trades’ in his own right. The good Senator, true to form, has one more gift to bless Nigerians with. Malaye, on Sunday, took... Read More

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‘Don’t mistake our maturity for weakness’ | The Senate’s welcome gift to Buhari (READ)

The Nigeria Senate has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of attempting to disrupt the 8th Senate. The accusation came a few hours after President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria after spending 13 days in London, United Kingdom. In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Aliyu Abdullahi, the Senate noted that the President was trying to... Read More

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President Buhari is healthy and he’s willing to ‘wrestle’ to prove it

President Muhammadu Buhari is hale and hearty, and he wants Nigerians to know that. Speaking with journalists at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday, Buhari, who just returned from the country from an extended holiday in London, reiterated his solid health status. He even jokingly offered to wrestle with a journalist... Read More

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‘Seyi Shay lied’ – Wizkid denies giving ‘One Dance’ to Drake

Nigerian Afro-pop singer, Wizkid has denied the claims made by his compatriot, Seyi Shay about ‘One Dance’, the global hit song recorded by Drake. In an interview with DJ Akademiks on a television show -On Stage- the Nigerian singer said ‘One Dance’ was actually owned by Wizkid who gave it to Canadian superstar, Drake. She... Read More

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‘One Dance’ is actually Wizkid’s song, it’s not for Drake – Seyi Shay

Seyi Shay, Nigerian Afro-pop singer, has alleged that the hit single, ‘One Dance’ actually belongs to Wizkid and not Canadian superstar, Drake. Drake released ‘One Dance’ featuring Wizkid and Kyla in April 2016 and it rapidly became a number one hit song globally and was on several charts across the world. Seyi Shay, while she was in... Read More

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President Buhari given elaborate welcome upon return to Nigeria (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after spending 13 days in London, United Kingdom. The President travelled out of Nigeria on June 6 to see an E.N.T (Ear Nose Throat) specialist for a persistent ear problem and also to have his vacation. Buhari was received at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport Abuja by state... Read More

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#FathersDay: How your favourite celebrities celebrated the men in their lives

Father’s day is observed every 3rd Sunday in June. It is a celebration set aside to honour fathers and their importance to society. It’s a fast-spreading culture that emanated from the United States . To mark the day, YNaija has compiled messages from your favourite celebrities to their husbands/baby daddies/fathers on this day. Actress, Omoni Oboli and Nnamdi Oboli... Read More

‘Thank you for your prayers’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his gratitude to Nigerians who prayed for him as he travelled for London, United Kingdom for medical treatment. The President returned to Nigeria on Sunday, June 19 after spending a total of 13 days abroad – for treatment on his persistent ear problem and for vacation. After his departure, Senior... Read More

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Niger Delta Avengers give ‘last warning’ to Oshiomhole, Ayiri Emami, others

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has once again warned political opportunists and chieftains of the All Progressive Congress (APC) under the guise of defunct militant group, Movement forthe Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) to desist from using the struggle of the Niger Delta as a front to make money from the Federal Government. This is... Read More

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Just In: Buhari returns to Nigeria after 13 days in London

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, June 19, returned to Nigeria after spending 13 days in London, United Kingdom. The President travelled out of Nigeria on June 6 partly to see an E.N.T (Ear Nose Throat) specialist for a niggling ear problem and also to have his vacation. Although the presidency initially announced that Buhari would... Read More

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