Shocker: ‘Looters hide money in uncompleted buildings’ – EFCC boss

Due to the ongoing anti-corruption war, looters now hide their stolen monies in uncompleted buildings instead of banks, says the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Speaking at a workshop entitled, the ‘Role of Professionals in the Fight Against Corruption’ in Abuja on Friday, the EFCC boss said corrupt persons are now... Read More

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Governor Ortom’s aide beats staff to coma

The Benue state Executive Secretary of the Teaching Service Board (TSB), James Pine, was arraigned before a Makurdi Magistrate Court for slapping and beating a staff to coma. According to the Leadership, on March 11, 2016, the accused slapped and pushed the victim, James Asema, to the ground, before beating him to stupor. Pine thereafter... Read More

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Military averts oil pipeline attack, 19 militants arrested

Nigerian military, on Friday, announced that it has apprehended 19 suspected oil militants as they tried to blow up an oil pipeline. According to a statement issued by the Coordinator of Joint Media Campaign Centre, Colonel Isa Ado, the militants were about to blow up an oil pipeline operated by the Nigerian subsidiary of Italy’s... Read More

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Chinese man arrested for trying to kill Nigerian business partner

An alleged assassination attempt gone wrong has resulted in the arrest of a Chinese national, Sunk Kun, who has lived in Lagos for the last five years. Kun had hired and paid N1.4 million to an assassin to kill his Nigerian business partner after they had an undisclosed disagreement. The assassin was however, arrested and... Read More

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Militants being used by Jonathan’s associates to destabilise Buhari’s govt – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has reacted to the denial of former minister of state for petroleum resources, Odein Ajumogobia. Odein Ajumogobia had been alleged to have begged to negotiate with the Federal Government on behalf of MEND. MEND had been a major force in the prevalence of militant activities... Read More

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Obanikoro responds to EFCC home invasion with N100m lawsuit

Former Minister of State for Defence, Muslius Obanikoro has filed a N100 million lawsuit against the Federal Government at a Federal High Court in Lagos over the alleged infringement of the fundamental human rights of his family members. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday, June 14, raided the homes of Obanikoro, in Park... Read More

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[UPDATE] Obanikoro’s sons invited by EFCC for questioning

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has invited for questioning, Babajide and Gbolahan Obanikoro – the sons of a former minister of state for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro. The Lagos homes of former Minister of State were on Tuesday, June 14, raided by operatives of the EFCC. Obanikoro’s homes which were raided are his private residence... Read More

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CBN does a turnaround, allows all banks to be primary forex dealers

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is believed to have thrown the door open for all banks in the country to be Foreign Exchange Primary Dealers (FXPD). After the CBN unveiled the new forex policy guidelines on Wednesday, it was discovered that some of the conditions for banks was to have two of the following... Read More

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Hijab crisis: ‘No one is above the law, regardless of religion’ – Aregbesola

The Osun state government has said that only approved uniforms are allowed to be worn in Primary and Secondary schools in the state. The Osun State High Court, had on Friday, June 3, ruled that the wearing of hijab in schools was a fundamental right of the students. Following the ruling made by Justice Jide... Read More

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There can’t be gender equality – Olori of Ife

Her Majesty, Queen Wuraola-Zynab Ogunwusi of Ile Ife, believes that gender equality is hardly achievable in the modern world. While speaking at the Emerging Women Forum on Thursday, June 16, the queen said, “I am not a huge fan of gender equality. We can’t be equal, We can’t be men. We have our roles to... Read More

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7 reasons you should register for TFESS Graphics Design training

The Future Project in collaboration with design agency, FourthCanvas have put together a rich-in-content training on Graphics Design and you are just about to miss out (or that friend or cousin you have not told about it). The doors will close by the end of tomorrow Friday and if only for these six (7) reasons,... Read More

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Boko Haram insurgent arrested while using ATM

The Adamawa state police command on Friday, announced the arrest of a suspected member of the Boko Haram terrorist sect. The suspected insurgent was said to have been arrested while trying to make some withdrawal at an automated teller machine (ATM) in Gombi. Spokesperson of the Adamawa police command, Othman Mohammed, said the suspect is... Read More

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Ikorodu United in auto accident | YNaija.com

Just In: Chisco bus carrying Ikorodu United players crashes

Ikorodu United, a football club in the Nigeria Professional Football League, was on Friday evening, involved in an auto accident along AMA Brewery Road 9th Mile, Enugu. The Lagos-based team was travelling to Makurdi, Benue State in a Chisco bus, which collided with an over-turned, burning truck. The Ikorodu United team, currently bottom of the Nigerian... Read More

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Impact365: A mission to save ‘Dreams from the Slum’

It is easy to forget the plight of underprivileged persons, especially children. But it is not so for the Dreams from the Slum Initiative (also known as Reachout22). Dreams from the Slum was founded by 25 year-old Omoyele Isaac to bring development to less privileged children living in remote and desolate communities within the country.... Read More

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Opinion: Okonjo-Iweala, the global anti-corruption super star

by Femi Hassan A year after leaving public service as Minister of Finance of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala remains the most sought after personality that served under the immediate past administration led by former President Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Since she left office, a week doesn’t go by without her name... Read More

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Babajide Ajidagba: Rationalising governance beyond ‘economic diversification’ (Y! Naira&Kobo)

By Babajide Ajidagba One of the often used words by President Buhari, Vice President Osinbajo and others on their team during the last general election and the year since is “economic diversification”. The Presidency believes our economy isn’t diversified and aims to cure Nigeria’s overdependence on the oil and gas sector. Periodic economic data released by... Read More

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Opinion: The ugly face of America’s not-so-subtle biases

by Abiola Akintunde The mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando has revealed the subtle biases in the language that public officials use to define human right abuse or terror and who is eligible to perpetrate it. One thing is clear about American politics in light of the massacre in Orlando: Muslims who commit... Read More

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TIERs Nigeria to launch Nigeria’s first discussion series on sexual rights

The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) is set to launch Untold Facts, a ground breaking discussion series focusing on sexual health and rights in Nigeria. The show will clarify myths and clear up misconceptions around sexual orientation and gender identity. Hosted by Moses Omoghena, Untold Facts will kick off on June 30, 2016 and will... Read More

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I don’t live with Banky W – Niyola

EME singer, Niyola has shut down rumours of a romantic fling with her boss, Banky W. In a new interview with Genevieve Magazine, Niyola said she has never dated him nor does she live in his house as speculated. “I don’t live in Banky’s house and no we never dated”, She told the magazine. She also... Read More

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‘Is this the change we asked for? Yes, it is’ – Oshiomhole

The Edo state Governor, Adams Oshiomole, has lambasted critics of President Muhammadu Buhari for saying that the President is yet to deliver his campaign promises. The Governor stated this while speaking at the National Executive Committee meeting of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Oshiomole said that the President is on the right track and will... Read More

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Opinion: Fashola and his worrisome elitist agenda

By Ayo Sogunro I have not had electricity in a while. This trivial point had escaped my notice because—like some Nigerians—I have created the illusion of uninterrupted power through the combination of a generator, an inverter and the occasional beeps of DISCO light. The current fuel situation has forced reality on me. I now face... Read More

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Opinion: How not to get overwhelmed by stress

by Tolulope Olaifa In Nigeria, we find ourselves facing stress on all sides- economic decline, power shortage, fuel price increase, even the “common” tomatoes we took for granted have started showing themselves. Believe it or not, accumulated stress is one of the major reasons why there has been an alarming increase in the death rate... Read More

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Boko Haram ‘Ameer, engineer’ arrested by Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army, on Friday, announced that it has arrested the leader of Boko Haram at Tumbin Gini, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno state. This was contained in a statement issued by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, who noted that the Army also arrested another high ranking Boko... Read More

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AUDIO: This is why Jonathan failed to win Mo Ibrahim prize

Billionaire businessman and founder of the Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership, Mo Ibrahim, on Thursday, explained why no former African President deserved the $5 million prize this year. In a telephone interview with Newsday BBC, Ibrahim stated no past leader had fulfilled the conditions needed to win the prestigious prize. Although former... Read More

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If making someone smile every day is your hobby, then this is for you

If making someone smile every day comes naturally to you, then a career in hospitality may just be the thing for you. It is predicted by The World Travel & Tourism Council that the travel & tourism industry will account for 1 in 10 jobs on the planet by 2025, at the same time generate... Read More

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POETRY: Buhari, My President

By Isa Eneye Mubarak BUHARI, MY PRESIDENT My president is from the North, South, West and East, He is realistic, Just and he is full of intelligence True Man of every culture, religion and creed, My President is strong, competent and has common sense He is Buhari, He is my President Faith is his armor, and... Read More

Kikiowo Ileowo: Much ado about hijab in the State of Osun

by Kikiowo Ileowo Much has been said in recent times about the wearing of Hijab and Church robes to school by pupils in public schools in the state of Osun, however, what has apparently been missing in the discussion is the availability of facts and logic for discussants to analyze the true situation of things... Read More

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Opinion: How are the mighty fallen?

By ‘Kayode Oyero I was at the Alausa Lagos office of the Corporate Affairs Commission in Jobi Fele axis of the state recently. Done with transaction, I proceeded to the wicket gate of the two story building. Two men chattered loudly at the exit point: “Remove that cap!” one said to the other. Of course... Read More

Sex scandal: Nigerian lawmaker goes overboard with rebuttal/denial

The lawmaker representing Benue Gwer east/Gwer west in the House of Representatives, Mark Gbillah has reacted to the allegations of sexual misconduct leveled against him by the the US ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle. The ambassador had written a letter which was leaked to the press to James Entwistle informing him that 3 members of... Read More

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2face immortalised, street named after him (WATCH)

2Baba (formerly known as 2face Idibia) has been rewarded for his years of recording and a fruitful brand ambassadorship. A real estate company, Haven Homes has honoured the African Queen singer with a street named after him. This comes weeks after an honorary degree was bestowed upon him by the Igbinedion University. 2Baba took to... Read More

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