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March 1, 2016

Fayemi to speak at WIMBIZ annual lecture- ‘Crisis of Value: Reclaiming our Society’

WIMBIZ, celebrating its 15 years of inspiring and empowering women set to hold this year annual lecture on crisis of value: reclaiming our society. The Annual Lecture’s focus is to get people, particularly women to rethink their values as change agents and bearers of moral ideals. The objective is to move participants past the base level... Read More
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March 1, 2016

‘I need a platform to take my own decisions’ | Paul of Psquare opens up on new record label (WATCH)

In recent months, members of Africa’s most famous/successful music group, Psquare, have embarked on solo projects. While Peter has chosen to set up a football management agency; P-Classic group, Paul has stuck to his craft by establishing a record label. This development has heightened fears among their fans of the possibility of a Psquare split- especially with the recent... Read More
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March 1, 2016

‘Ese Oruru can’t choose her faith until she’s 18’ – Islamic group

As the controversy surrounding the alleged kidnap of Bayelsa state teenager, Ese Oruru, continues to grow, an Islamic group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the Nigerian government to prosecute Yinusa Yellow for kidnapping Ese. This was said in a statement signed by Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Director of Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC)‎. Akintola,... Read More
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March 1, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Shi’ite Sect severs ties with judicial panel| Republicans desperate to stop Trump | More stories

Shi’ite Sect sever ties with judicial panel. Leadership EFCC challenges Rickey Tarfa’s fresh application. Vanguard Why Badeh was moved to Lagos. Leadership FG doesn’t plan to sell NIPOST to foreigners. Punch There is fraud in NDDC projects in Imo – Okorocha alleges. Vanguard APC chieftain, Oke vows to never return to PDP. Punch APC brands Sheriff, Fayose, as... Read More
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March 1, 2016

‘We’re up to date on royalty payments’ | Jay Z’s Tidal releases statement (READ)

John Emanuele, drummer of a band called American Dollar, on Monday, alleged that Jay Z‘s music-streaming service, Tidal, did not pay royalties to him and other artistes. Emanuele had revealed that his lawyers were preparing a $3.5 million class-action suit against the rap mogul. Taking this into consideration, Tidal has issued a statement refuting the claims made by the drummer. The company... Read More
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March 1, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: MI Abaga almost broke the internet | Veteran Nollywood actor dies | Caroline and Musa Danjuma squash divorce rumours | More stories

If you missed Monday’s feast of entertainment stories, then you are in for a treat in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Here we go… MI Abaga’s ‘Illegal Music 3’ gets a lotta love. The Chocolate City music boss has released his much-anticipated mixtape- Illegal Music 3. He released the 10-track tape online in the wee hours of... Read More
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March 1, 2016

Omokore’s car gifts: PDP Secretary gets protection as EFCC discovers more beneficiaries

National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Professor Wale Oladipo, who obtained a court injunction barring the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from arresting him, is yet to respond to the anti-graft agency’s invitation. Oladipo is alleged to be involved in a deal currently being investigated by the EFCC. The anti-graft agency is investigating an... Read More
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March 1, 2016

DSS, EFCC, SGF, former Minister invited for questioning over N1 trillion rail contracts

The Federal House of Representatives adhoc Committee on the Railway Contract Scam Probe has commenced findings into the misappropriation and alleged diversion of N1 trillion worth of railway contracts. Consequently, on Monday, the Committee invited the former Minister of Transport, Isa Bio Ibrahim, the Department of State Service, Office of the Secretary to the Government... Read More
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March 1, 2016

Again, court orders NERC, DISCOs to ‘halt’ electricity tariff hike

A Federal High Court in Lagos has again ordered that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission be barred from hiking electricity tariff. The court, which sat on Monday, February 29 and was presided over by Justice Mohammed Idris said that the initial order that parties maintain status quo ante bellum subsists. Justice Idris had earlier in May 2015... Read More
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March 1, 2016

‘Ese wouldn’t dream of becoming a Muslim’ | Family maintain she’s 14, not 17

Following the release of 14-year-old Ese Oruru, who was allegedly kidnapped from Bayelsa and taken to Kano state, some sections of the media have reported that she may not have been abducted and that she is 17-years-old. The reports further states that her captor, Yinusa, a.k.a Yellow is 18-years-old, and that the pair agreed to... Read More
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March 1, 2016

‘Buhari never promised to pay N5,000 to unemployed graduates’ – Presidency

During the 2015 presidential campaign, President Muhammadu Buhari never promised to pay N5, 000 monthly stipend to unemployed graduates in the country, says the Nigerian Presidency. The presidency however, says that half a trillion Naira in the 2016 budget has been earmarked for the execution of six social safety net programmes. One of the 6... Read More
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March 1, 2016

Ese Oruru’s alleged abduction: Fresh controversy erupts as audio tape surfaces (LISTEN)

Ese Oruru, who was alleged to have been kidnapped from Bayelsa State to Kano, on Monday, purportedly said she was not abducted from her home and has no intention of going back anytime soon. In the audio tape obtained by Premium Times, the girl- said to be Ese Oruru- could be heard saying she came... Read More
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February 29, 2016

Judicial corruption: How lawyer ‘bribed’ Justice Yunusa with N1m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating Joseph Nwobike, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) who is alleged to have bribed embattled High Court Judge, Justice Mohammed Yunusa, with N1 million. According to Sahara Reporters, Justice Yunusa had issued an injunction stopping anti-graft agencies from investigating or arresting the Personal Assistant (PA) to... Read More
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February 29, 2016

How Abacha betrayed Nelson Mandela

Former South African President, Thabo Mbeki, who served as president after Nelson Mandela, has recounted how former Nigerian Head of State and Dictator, General Sani Abacha, betrayed him, his country and Mandela. Mbeki, while recalling the role South Africa played in international events and in ensuring global human rights, stated that “we opposed the pernicious... Read More
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February 29, 2016

SME 100 Nigeria, Rubies vocational school to host International Women’s Day conference

To mark the 2016 International Women’s Day, SME 100 Nigeria and Rubies Vocational School are set to host an International Women’s Day Conference for aspiring Nigerian women with an interest in Politics, Agriculture and Technology. The 1-day conference is scheduled to hold on the 9th of March 2016 at The Civic Centre, Lagos. This year’s... Read More
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February 29, 2016

Emir of Kano orders repatriation of Ese Oruru to Bayelsa

The alleged kidnapped, and subsequent forced marriage, of 14-year-old schoolgirl, Ese Oruru, by a tricycle driver known as Yinusa, aka Yellow, has elicited an unprecedented amount of reaction from ordinary and influential Nigerians. This, and a series of events, has culminated in the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II ordering the state Sharia Commission to liaise with office... Read More
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February 29, 2016

‘My actions will be guided with the fear of God’ – David Mark

Former Senate president, David Mark has said his victory at the Benue South rerun election is a unique occurrence. Mark disclosed this when he received his certificate of return at Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) headquarters in Abuja on Monday. “For the confidence, trust and love for me , I will continue to serve honestly with... Read More
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