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June 8, 2016

Saraki explains difference between ‘corruption’ and ‘administrative misdemeanor’

Senate President Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, said that the National Assembly will fight to ensure peace in the Niger Delta Region. While speaking with newsmen in Abuja, Saraki said the National Assembly will work towards ensuring lasting peace in the oil rich region. The senate president also differentiated between corruption – of which he is currently... Read More
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June 8, 2016

Abacha’s coup speech… after Shagari was overthrown and Buhari installed (Full Text)

Today marks the 18th year of the death of General Sani Abacha, former Nigerian military Head of State. Abacha was born on September 20, 1943 and lived an eventful life until June 8, 1998 when he died in power. The first administration of Muhammadu Buhari as Military Head of State was carefully planned and executed... Read More
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June 8, 2016

‘My father wanted the best for Nigeria’ – Gumsu Abacha

18 years ago, late Head of State, General Sani Abacha died in power, in circumstances that can best be described as mysterious. In remembrance of the late military dictator, his daughter Gumsu Abacha has inferred that contrary to the perception of most Nigerians, he wanted the best for the country. Gumsu took to her Instagram... Read More
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June 8, 2016

FG launches N-Power, a job creation and empowerment initiative (READ)

The Federal Government has launched the N-Power initiative, which is a job creation and empowerment initiative of the Social Investment Programme of the Federal Government of Nigeria. What is N-Power? N-Power is designed to help young Nigerians acquire and develop life-long skills to become solution providers in their communities and to become players in the domestic... Read More
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June 8, 2016

Just In: Unrepentant Niger Delta Avengers blow up Chevron oil well

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has announced the bombing of another oil well in Delta state. The oil pipeline terrorists destroyed the Chevron owned oil well, less than a day after the Federal Government raised a white flag. In spite of the government’s decision to withdraw troops from the Niger Delta region and its readiness... Read More
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June 8, 2016

Stephen Keshi was ‘hypertensive and inconsolable’ over wife’s death

Nigerian football legend, Stephen ‘Big Boss’ Keshi was confirmed dead in the early hours of Wednesday, June 8. While Keshi’s family put out a statement confirming that he died of cardiac arrest, online news platform, TheCable reports that the former Super Eagles coach was hypertensive and heartbroken over the death of his wife. Kate Keshi... Read More
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June 8, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy to sign with Jay Z? | Falz grabs 2016 BET Awards nomination | More Stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept- and are now buzzing this morning. Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage spotted with Jay Z in New York (PHOTOS). Falz the Bahd Guy lands international recognition from BET. This is the role Will Smith will play during Muhammad Ali’s funeral. Kemi... Read More
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June 8, 2016

Wizkid had ‘One Hell of a Night’ at Chris Brown’s Germany concert (WATCH)

Since embarking on the One of Hell night tour of Europe with Chris Brown, Wizkid has gotten nothing short of an amazing reception when he’s had to perform. Wizkid got an even better ovation when he thrilled fans in Hamburg, Germany last night. See moments from the nights. https://www.instagram.com/p/BGYqfVlOSz4/?taken-by=wizkidnews   https://www.instagram.com/p/BGYklDcuS8M/?taken-by=wizkidnews https://www.instagram.com/p/BGXYqWUm6-b/?taken-by=wizkidayo https://www.instagram.com/p/BGXicram61a/?taken-by=wizkidayo https://www.instagram.com/p/BGXisqdG62C/?taken-by=wizkidayo Meanwhile, Wizkid would be... Read More
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June 8, 2016

Top PDP leaders, 2 ex-ministers arrested

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday and Tuesday, arrested two chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and two former Ministers, the Punch reports. The top politicians were arrested in connection to $115 million (N23 billion) allegedly shared by former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, before the 2015 general elections. Some... Read More
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June 8, 2016

John Boyega is Idris Elba’s son in new movie

After having a major breakthrough in his young acting career through his award-winning performance in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the Nigerian-British actor John Boyega is now set to play a major role in the sequel to box office hit – Pacific Rim. It even gets better. The actor who recently visited Nigeria will play the son of Idris Elba‘s... Read More
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June 8, 2016

Morning Devotion: RIP Stephen Keshi, Indian minister wants a ban on Nigerians & FG meets with South-South Governors

Today on Morning Devotion, Joachim Macebong mourns the loss of Nigerian football’s great, Stephen Keshi. Also, Sokoto’s plan to provide grazing reserves for herdsmen and FG’s proposed meet with South-South Governors over Niger Delta Avengers. Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-21
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June 8, 2016

‘Buhari didn’t go to London for medical treatment’ | Femi Adesina says something new

President Muhammadu Buhari did not break any rule by traveling out of the country as he was on holiday not on a medical trip to treat an ear infection, says the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. Adesina, who said this in an interview with Punch, noted that the President was first treated... Read More
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June 8, 2016

32 political parties (and counting) set to burst into the scene

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday, announced that over 32 new political parties have applied for registration. This was disclosed by chairman of the electoral commission, Prof. Yakubu Mahmood, during the second quarterly consultative meeting with the chairmen and secretaries of registered political parties in Abuja. The chairman noted that INEC has started... Read More
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June 8, 2016

Fear of militants: Security tightened at the Presidential Villa

The Presidency is not taking the threats made by Niger Delta Militants lightly as the security around the Presidential Villa was on Tuesday increased, The Punch reports. The militants, under the aegis of Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force, had in a statement threatened to bomb the Presidential Villa, National Assembly and the Central Bank of... Read More
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June 8, 2016

A rare glimpse into the home of ex-militant leader, Tompolo (PHOTOS)

In search of former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo and members of the Niger Delta Avengers, the Nigerian Army hit the Oparazoa community in Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri South-West LGA, Delta, last week. In the process, they raided Tompolo’s house and these are pictures of the home of the former militant leader, who is reported to have... Read More
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June 8, 2016

How FG plans to boost rice, wheat production in 1 year

The Federal Government, on Tuesday, disclosed that it has set-up a National Rice and Wheat Task Force to monitor the results of rice and wheat production in the country. Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant-Media & Publicity to the Vice President, quoted his principal to have said this during the inauguration of the committee at the Presidential... Read More
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June 8, 2016

#LagosToLondon: Top 20 reactions to documentary about Nigerians living large in the UK

The documentary titled Lagos to London: Britain’s New Super-Rich was aired on Tuesday night. The show is produced by Channel 4, a UK based TV station. The show which featured DJ Cuppy and her sister, Temi Otedola, Ozee and OC Mbadiwe alongside luxury entrepreneur, Alexander Amosu showcased the lives of Nigeria’s super rich living the lavish lifestyle in Britain. The show... Read More
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June 8, 2016

‘We are young, smart and focused’ – Niger Delta Avengers

The Niger Delta Avengers has stated that its main objective is to liberate the people of the Niger Delta – the major oil producing region of Nigeria. In a statement released late on Tuesday, the oil installations terrorists reacted to the recent criticism of their activities by the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger... Read More
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June 8, 2016

BREAKING: ‘The Big Boss’ Stephen Keshi is dead

Former Super Eagles captain and coach Stephen Keshi has passed on, TheCable reports. The website reports that he died of a cardiac arrest in Benin City, Edo state, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. He was meant to travel to the United States later today. Keshi, the only Nigerian coach to have won the African cup of Nations,... Read More
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June 8, 2016

How Aregbesola created 3,000 jobs in Osun state

In times like this when practically all sectors of the Nigerian economy is buckling under the weight of recession, governments are having to restructure and redesign in different ways to ensure they meet ends robustly. Governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregebsola has explained how despite the continual downturn of the Nigerian economy, he has managed... Read More
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June 7, 2016

Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage spotted with Jay Z in New York (PHOTOS)

Following weeks of speculations, it appears Mavin Records’ Tiwa Savage has indeed inked a deal with Jay Z’s Roc Nation. Pictures of what seemed to have been a meeting at its headquarters in New York between Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage and Jay Z, surfaced on Instagram. Here are the pictures; https://www.instagram.com/p/BGXhl96LybU/?taken-by=ynaijaonline https://www.instagram.com/p/BGXiAujLycd/?taken-by=ynaijaonline Don Jazzy also shared... Read More
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