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June 2, 2016

How FG will ‘exploit’ the maritime sector

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Thursday, disclosed that the federal government will exploit the potential of the maritime sector by establishing a national shipping line. The Minister said this while giving a keynote address at the 14th Maritime Seminar for Judges organized by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, in collaboration with the National Judicial... Read More
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June 2, 2016

Finally, Ohanaeze Ndigbo reacts to Biafra Day killings (READ)

The pan-Igbo cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said the killing of members of MASSOB and IPOB must never again, occur in the South East. The Igbo group has also urged the Federal Government and the Anambra State government to set up an investigative panel to determine what happened on Monday, May 30. A statement was... Read More
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June 2, 2016

MASSOB warns, threatens South East, South South lawmakers over…

Leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Solomon Chukwu has warned South-East and South-South lawmakers to refrain from supporting the proposed grazing reserve bill. The MASSOB leader said the lawmakers found to be supporting the bill would be held responsible for the tragedy wrought in the zones by herdsmen.... Read More
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June 2, 2016

Nigerian military has something to say to Niger Delta militants

Following the planned visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to River state on June 2, the Nigerian Army, on Wednesday, issued a stern warning to militants in the Niger Delta According to a statement released by the the Acting Director of Defence Information, Rabe Abubakar, the military vowed to find those behind the attacks. “The Defence... Read More
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June 1, 2016

Olori Supergal, Ono Bello, Lola Masha, others attend New Media Conference (PHOTOS)

Over 300 key New Media players -Nigerian brand custodians, agency representatives, social media influencers, celebrities, and subject matter experts participated in the 2nd edition of the New Media Conference organized by Tosin Ajibade – Olorisupergal which held on May 27th, 2016 at Four Points by Sheraton, Lekki. The conference themed “Business Unusual: Nurturing a more... Read More
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June 1, 2016

This is how Oshiomhole welcomed Jonathan back home

President Goodluck Jonathan, who returned to Nigeria on Wednesday evening, was a partial recipient of a swipe from Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole. Oshiomhole said the ‘misrule of the past’ is directly responsible for the economic crisis Nigeria is currently immersed in. In essence – former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan, among... Read More
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June 1, 2016

Niger Delta militants (not Avengers) declare ‘war’

While militant group, Niger Delta Avengers continuously destroy oil pipelines, the original Niger Delta militants on Wednesday gave the Federal Government a 2-day ultimatum to release the corpses of 10 pro-Biafra agitators. Representatives of the militants are leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Democratic Front, Precious Iyoyo, aka General Playboy; and Concerned Militant Leaders, General... Read More
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June 1, 2016

Lai Mohammed blames ‘Boko Haram’ for tomato scarcity; ‘climate change’ for herdsmen attacks

Minister of information and culture, on Wednesday, said terrorist sect, Boko Haram is responsible for the scarcity of tomatoes in the country. The price of tomato has in the last two months, sky-rocketed and millions of Nigerians were compelled to find a substitute for the staple. Although the Minister of agriculture, Audu Ogbeh had attributed... Read More
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June 1, 2016

10 cool photos of Wizkid’s ‘second son’, King Ayo

Yesterday, Binta Diallo released a paternity test result which certifies Wizkid as the father of her child, Ayodeji Balogun jnr – who bears the same name as the Nigerian pop artiste. While we await Wizkid’s reaction to the new development, YNaija has compiled 10 cool photos to show you that King Ayo, who has a whole Instagram page to himself,... Read More
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June 1, 2016

Jonathan welcomed ‘back home’ with #GEJWhileYouWereAway

Amidst reports that he had gone on exile owing to his relatively protracted stay outside Nigeria, former President Goodluck Jonathan has returned to the country. Main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made this known in a tweet put out on Wednesday. The hero of our democracy is back home. pic.twitter.com/6JW9UHHoG7 — PDP Nigeria... Read More
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June 1, 2016

Dear @TrailerJamShow, is this swipe for Don Jazzy?

Here is a tweet by a social commentator @De_Da_Vinci who shared his two cents on the Skales contract brouhaha and we think, he may have taken a swipe at Don Jazzy. https://twitter.com/De_Da_Vinci/status/738017448507609088 Remember that epic fiasco at the Headies 2015 when Don Jazzy said “I’m here to support my children.” This was after Olamide had lost... Read More
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June 1, 2016

The Future Enterprise Support Scheme partners FourthCanvas on graphics design workshop

The Future Enterprise Support Scheme (TFESS) in partnership with design agency, FourthCanvas presents a 5-day graphics design training intended to set the ball rolling for the skill and career development of young, upcoming and intending designers. The design and digital industry is fast-expanding and as a scheme to combat Youth unemployment which is a major concern... Read More
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June 1, 2016

How Julius Agwu, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Gideon Okeke, others enjoyed Champions League final at #HeinekenHouseLagos (PHOTOS)

The highly anticipated final match of the 2015/2016 UEFA Champions League saw an array of celebrities and invited guests enjoying the premium match viewing experience the Heineken House Lagos offers. In its tradition, the Heineken House treated football fans to a VVIP UCL experience in a world class Heineken atmosphere as they watched Real Madrid... Read More
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June 1, 2016

Fayose turns champion of pro-Biafrans (READ)

Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Wednesday, lambasted the federal government and security agencies over the violent clash that resulted in the dead of more than 30 pro-Biafra protesters. This was contained in a statement signed by Fayose’s Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka. Fayose described the killings as unjustifiable and... Read More
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June 1, 2016

The era of defections are here again – See who just crossed over

For a minute, politicians stopped defecting. It appeared they were satisfied with their political parties, but that has now changed. Defection season is here, folks and the forerunners are Tony Nwoye, from Anambra east and west constituency, and Emmanuel Udende, from Benue state. The two members of the house of representatives, who were elected on the platform... Read More
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June 1, 2016

American judge on a ‘rescue mission’ to save Ondo state

No, it’s not a marvel movie. This is real story. Dele Alade, a Nigerian-born United States of American judge, has expressed his intention to contest the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election. Mr Alade aims to rescue the South Western by vying on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Alade declared that he joined the... Read More
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INEC
June 1, 2016

INEC banks on ‘hope’ for suspended elections

Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday, said that it will hopefully conclude elections suspended in Rivers, Imo, Kogi and Kano states before July 31, 2016. According to a statement issued by the INEC Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, in Abuja, the commission disclosed that it has received several... Read More
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June 1, 2016

Pres. Buhari’s list of corrupt Nigerians, Skales’ contract mess… and more on The Slab with Isime

Welcome to another edition of The Slab with Isime. The Slab is a weekly gabfest offering a newsroom perspective bla-bla-bla…. In this edition featuring Kolapo Olapoju, Chukwukere Okpani, Emeka Nwankwo, Oreoluwa Peters, Ada Igboanugo – the YNaija crew – talks about President Buhari’s one year in office, the Biafra protest, Skales music contract and a new... Read More
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OPENNASS
June 1, 2016

Opinion: Father forgive them, for Nigerian politicians know not what they do

By Abdul Mahmud It would be unfair to criticize the operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) for barring Senator Bruce from having a handshake with President Buhari at the presidential anniversary dinner- a subject I will return to later- that was held in Abuja early this week. There are two issues here that... Read More
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June 1, 2016

236 Boko Haram captives rescued by Nigerian Army

In furtherance of its anti-terrorism campaign, Nigerian Army, on Tuesday, announced that it had rescued more than 236 persons including 12 infants from Boko Haram hideouts in Borno state. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Army Public Relations, Sani Usman. “The Nigerian troops deployed in Operation LAFIYA DOLE and their... Read More
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