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June 16, 2016

Game of thrones: Sheriff, Makarfi, youths fight for soul of PDP

There’s no end in sight for the crisis currently rocking the Peoples Democratic Party as the former National Chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff’s supporters once again stormed the party secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday, June 15. While this ensued, the leader of a group called PDP Youths Rescue Group, Aderemi Olusegun, on Wednesday, announced... Read More
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June 16, 2016

Ita-Giwa will negotiate with militants on these terms

Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, a former Presidential Adviser has said she would only agree to take part in the Federal Government’s negotiation for peace with the Niger Delta militants only if credible Nigerians are involved. Ita-Giwa revealed this following reports that she had assented to join the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta for peace... Read More
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June 16, 2016

How negligence of Elegushi Beach operators caused death of 2 post-graduate students

The Lagos state government, on Wednesday, declared that Elegushi Beach operators failed to adhere to safety practice thus leading to the death of two female postgraduate students. According to the state Commissioner for Waterfront and Infrastructure Development, Ade Akinsanya, the state government will henceforth punish any beach operator that fails to adhere to standard safety... Read More
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June 16, 2016

Saraki using several delay tactics to stall trial – FG

A fresh application by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki asking for the disqualification of the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar from further presiding over his trial for false assets declaration has been countered by the Federal Government. Kanu Agabi, Saraki’s lawyer had on June 13 filed the application accusing Umar of... Read More
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June 16, 2016

‘Aregbesola should be ready to expel all students in Osun state’ – CAN

Christian students in Osun state will continue to wear choir robes and other church garments to school as long as their Muslim counterparts are allowed to wear hijab (veils). Following a High Court Judgement granting Muslim students the permission to wear hijab to school, some students of the Baptist High School, Iwo, on Tuesday and... Read More
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June 16, 2016

How 17 Boko Haram insurgents surrendered to Civilian JTF

17 Boko Haram insurgents have been arrested by members of the Civilian JTF in Borno State. Their capture was made known in a statement released on Wednesday, by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman. He disclosed that the insurgents were apprehended along Njaba Road, South of Damboa, by a Civilian JTF patrol... Read More
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June 16, 2016

Diezani bribe: Ex-PDP Chairman, Sheriff pledges to return N40m

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ali Modu Sheriff, has agreed to return N40 million to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after being grilled for about seven and a half hours by the anti-graft agency on Wednesday. Sheriff is believed to have benefited from the N24.29 billion election largesse disbursed... Read More
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June 16, 2016

Buhari will ‘put smiles on the faces of young Nigerians’

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, promised that his administration would create more employment opportunities for young people and ultimately put a smile on the faces of Nigerians. This, the President said in an address delivered on Wednesday, at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2016 Batch ‘A’ stream II at the National Youth Service Corps permanent... Read More
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June 15, 2016

Keshi’s children shocked over ‘fixing of burial date’

The children of the late Nigeria captain and coach Stephen Keshi are presently in the country for the funeral of their father. The bereaved children of the late Keshi expressed surprise that some persons had without their consent, already fixed a date for their father’s burial when they had not even seen his corpse. “I just... Read More
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June 15, 2016

Skales teams up with Banky W to throw shots at ‘cyber-bullies’ (LISTEN)

With his contract drama sorted out, Skales has released a new song titled Nobody’s Business featuring his former boss at EME, Banky W. In the song, the Baseline artiste subtly addressed his many social media confrontations with ‘haters’, simply telling them to mind their business. Listen to the track produced by Killertunez.  
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June 15, 2016

Six banks given 14-day ultimatum to recall sacked workers

The Nigeria Labour Congress has issued a 14-day ultimatum to banks to recall all workers who have been sacked in the past few weeks. The banks are Fidelity Bank, Diamond Bank, First City Monument Bank, First Bank, Ecobank and Skye Bank. Labour on Wednesday, wrote a letter to the six banks, advising them to do... Read More
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June 15, 2016

FG approves new Debt Management Strategy [DETAILS]

The federal government, on Wednesday, announced that it has approved a new Debt Management Strategy for the country. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun; and the Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, while briefing newsmen after the federal executive council... Read More
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June 15, 2016

WAEC certificate: Buhari ’employs 13 SANs, 10 lawyers’ to defend him over forgery

President Muhammadu Buhari has enlisted the services of 13 Senior Advocates of Nigeria and 10 other legal counsels to appeal the May 26 ruling of a Federal High Court in Abuja against an objection to a suit filed by an Abuja-based legal practitioner, Nnamdi Nwokocha-Ahaaiwe against the president. Nnamdi is contesting that President Buhari did... Read More
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June 15, 2016

Soldiers ‘invade Gbaramatu kingdom’ despite Government cease-fire

The Federal Government has broken its promise to stop the invasion of Niger Delta comminities for 2-weeks even as dialogue with rampaging militant group, Niger Delta Avengers is set to begin. On Monday, soldiers in 5 gunboats armed to the teeth invaded Tebijor, also known as Okpelama, an Ijaw community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West... Read More
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June 15, 2016

‘Why should I speak up for you?’ Is Deju Adeyanju taking subliminal attacks at Obanikoro?

New Media Director of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Deji Adeyanju, on Wednesday took to his Twitter page to lambast an unknown associate for not speaking up against the impunity of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission under President Muhammadu Buhari. Adeyanju, who was not particularly pleased with the said associate castigated him for keeping... Read More
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June 15, 2016

‘Nigeria is going back to 1985’ | Obanikoro condemns EFCC invasion of his home

Following the raid of his home by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, former Minister of Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, has expressed his displeasure at the “illegal” act. The former Minister said President Buhari is taking Nigeria back to the era of nepotism, tyranny and despotism. Obanikoro further said that the EFCC’s action was... Read More
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June 15, 2016

Buhari approves N93bn for feeding programme… N70 per meal

The Presidency, on Wednesday, announced that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of N93.1 billion for the proposed National Homegrown School Feeding Programme. This was made known by the Senior Special Assistant, Media & Publicity in the Office of the Vice President, Laolu Akande. According to Akande, the federal government has appropriated the N93.1 billion in its... Read More
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June 15, 2016

Arsenal VS Liverpool on opening day of English Premier League

Jurgen Klopp‘s men will face a stern test at the Emirates on the opening day of the season as they battle Arsene Wenger‘s troops to kick-off their 2016-17 Premier League campaign. This was revealed moments ago when the fixtures for the new season were announced. The Gunners will have to show resilience as they welcome... Read More
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June 15, 2016

Opinion: The gospel of change according to St. Internet

by Adeniruju Adedapo The online community is growing very fast and might someday outnumber the world’s population – with over a billion websites now online. More so, it’s fast becoming an integral driver of development in today’s societies. This has positioned it as the fifth estate of a society rather than the outranked entity it... Read More
June 15, 2016

Opinion: Labour unions and economic reforms in Nigeria

The history of labour unions in Nigeria dates back to 1912 when the Nigeria Civil Service Union, NCSU, was formed. The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC was however formally constituted in 1978 to continually promote, defend and advance the economic, political and social well-being of Nigerian worker and ever since, they have played a prominent role... Read More
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June 15, 2016

Morning Devotion: What LeBron and CBN have in common – #TheDecision

Joachim MacEbong talks about that LeBron and CBN have in common. #TheDecision Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-26 [Recap from yesterday] Ban on rice importation causing hunger, Electricity operators take NERC to court, Buhari reverses on forex policy and PDP move from crisis to crisis. Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-25  
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