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March 7, 2016

‘APC members jittery over Buhari’s anti-corruption war’ – Nasarawa governor

Nasarawa state governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari’s strong stance against corruption has put members of the ruling All Progressive Congress in a state of fear. Al-Makura noted that the corruption fight has neither limit nor political affiliation while adding that eventually, all corrupt public officials will face the law. While... Read More
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March 7, 2016

BREAKING: Yobe Deputy Governor, Abubakar Ali involved in auto accident

The deputy governor of Yobe state, Abubakar Ali was on Monday, involved in an auto accident. According to Premium Times, Sunusi Abdul, a witness to the accident disclosed that Ali’s vehicle collided with a Toyota Avensis in Daka-Tsalle town, along Kaduna-Kano expressway. “The SUV he was travelling in had a head-on collision with a Toyota Avensis... Read More
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March 7, 2016

For Governor Ambode, this PDP statement is bittersweet (READ)

The Lagos state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has commended the governor of the state, Akinwunmi Ambode for the rescue of the abducted female students. Governor Ambode is a member of the ruling party- All Progressives Congress. Three female students were on Monday, February 29 abducted from Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary School in Ikorodu and... Read More
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March 7, 2016

Fashola’s ex-deputy appointed Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant

Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, the former deputy governor of Lagos state, has been appointed as Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to President Muhammadu Buhari. Orelope-Adefulire, who was second in command to Babatunde Fashola for 4-years, is an accomplished politician with many years of experience in public service. She has also served as Commissioner for... Read More
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March 7, 2016

‘DSS threatened to kill me’| ‘You’re a threat to our witnesses’ | Nnamdi Kanu’s trial drama

The continuation of the trial of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu took a different turn on Monday, when the lawyers on the case told Justice John Tsoho of the Federal High Court that their lives were being threatened. While Kanu’s lawyer maintained that the Department of State Services threatened to kill him, the... Read More
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March 7, 2016

‘Buhari could have Fayose removed, Fani-Kayode jailed’ | 7 things to note from Femi Adesina’s interview

Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, in an interview with Daily Independent Newspaper, discussed some of the key issues in the country. Being a man close to the president, Adesina answered questions pertaining to the current administration and the policies of the government. These are the 7 things to... Read More
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March 7, 2016

Forceful conversion of Christian girls to Islam ‘occurs regularly’ – CAN

Following the nationwide outcry over the abduction of 14-year-old Ese Oruru, the Kano State Chairman of the the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Ransom Bello, has stated that the kidnap of girls and forced conversation to Islam is a “regular occurrence” and Christian leaders in the region have resigned to fate. Bishop Bello, who... Read More
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March 7, 2016

Ben Bruce points out the hypocrisy in denying forex to Nigerian students abroad

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to deny forex access to Nigerians studying abroad. President Buhari made the statement during an interview he had with Al Jazeera while on a trip to the Middle East. When asked by his interviewer if his government would allow Nigerian students abroad have access to forex,... Read More
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March 7, 2016

So you think you can dance? Obasanjo has better moves (PHOTOS)

The 79th birthday celebration of former President, Olusegin Obasanjo, took place on Saturday, at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State. In attendance at Obasanjo’s birthday were- Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nuhu Ribadu, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Governor Ibikunle Amosu and wife, Olufunso Amosun, among... Read More
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March 7, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Toke and Maje over for good | Yvonne Nelson, the party-pooper | Burna Boy’s former promoter, now ‘a fake’ | More Stories

While you sip your morning tea and munch on that bagel, here is the entertainment round up for Monday morning, as served by YNaija. Fans criticise Ini Edo over AMVCA outfit Fans of Nollywood star actress, Ini Edo criticised her for wearing a wedding gown to Saturday’s Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award. Many felt it... Read More
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March 7, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Niger Deltans not behind Lagos crimes’ | Military unwelcome in Ogoni | Hillary Clinton needs cash | More stories

Why Niger Governor, Abubakar Bello travels a lot. Leadership Troops kill five, sack Boko Haram hideouts. Punch Two ministers, others to appear before the Senate over MTN fine. Leadership Ogoni protest military invasion Punch Senators not planning to replace Bukola Saraki as Senate President. Vanguard Buhari says Nigeria would join Islamic Coalition against terror. Leadership... Read More
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March 7, 2016

Omoni Oboli, Uche Jombo say they’re cool with Chioma Akpotha after Twitter drama

In late January 2016, we witnessed a Twitter drama that saw Nollywood actress Chioma Akpotha call out four of her colleagues –Uche Jombo, Blessing Egbe, Emem Isong, Ufuoma McDermott and Omoni Oboli– which led to an exchange of words between the actresses. The actresses, weeks later, met up for a chat and drinks, to smooth... Read More
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March 7, 2016

IPOB to Buhari: ‘We will not tolerate Nigeria’

Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s assertion on Al Jazeera that Nigeria would not tolerate the activities of pro-Biafra agitators, the Indigenous People of Biafra, has issued a responses, stating that Biafra would also not tolerate Nigeria. Spokespersons of IPOB, Emma Mmezu and Dr Clifford Iroanya, issued a rebuttal to the President’s comments, in a statement, titled:... Read More
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March 7, 2016

NASFAT blasts Muslim leaders over silence, indifference towards Boko Haram

Islamic society, Nasrul-lahi-l Fatih says the inaction and silence of Islamic leaders on terrorism can be interpreted as supporting insurgents. NASFAT also says the failure of Islamic leaders to openly condemn the activities of insurgent group, Boko Haram is responsible for the negative perception people have about Islam. NASFAT President, Kamil Bolarinwa, while speaking in... Read More
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