February 24, 2016

‘FG is prosecuting us… Akpabio, Ekweremadu to be arrested’ – PDP

Former ruling party, and now the main opposition party in the country, the Peoples Democratic Party, on Wednesday, raised an alarm over the ‘oppressive and unfair treatment’ of its party leaders by the All Progressive Congress-led Federal Government. The PDP made the disclosure in a statement signed by the National legal adviser of the party,... Read More

APC. Godswill Akpabio, arrest, Ike Ekweremadu, PDP

February 24, 2016

Port Harcourt GRA deserted as police launch manhunt for ‘armed gunmen’

Between 7.00pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday, there was a gun fight between the police and gunmen, suspected to be armed robbers, around the GRA axis area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Repeated gunshots in quick succession forced motorists, traders, residents and bystanders to scamper away from the GRA and take cover far away from the... Read More

gunmen, Port Harcourt GRA

February 24, 2016

Unilag churns out graduate with perfect score- 5.0 CGPA

A University of Lagos student, Ayodele Daniel Dada, has emerged the best graduating student of the 2014/2015 set, graduating with a perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.00 from the department of Psychology, According to the the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rahamon Bello, who made the disclosure during a pre-convocation press conference, on Wednesday, Ayodele scored... Read More

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5.0, best graduating, CGPA, Student, UNILAG

MTN fine

February 24, 2016

FG denies receiving ‘N50bn payment’ from MTN

Following reports that telecommunication giants, MTN has opted to put to bed its challenge of the N1.04 trillion fine imposed on it by the Nigerian Communications commission and subsequent payment of N50 billion as down payment in good faith, the Federal Government has denied knowledge of such payment. The Special Assistant to the Minister of... Read More

marketing, MTN, ncc, telecommunication

February 24, 2016

‘Purchase of 25 exotic cars’ | Why EFCC arrested PDP chieftain, Uche Secondus

Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Elder Uche Secondus who has been in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission since Tuesday, February 23. He’s reportedly being quizzed about an alleged fleet of 25 exotic cars bought for top officials of the Peoples Democratic Party by the promoter of Atlantic Energy Concepts Limited,... Read More

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corruption, deals, EFCC, Oil, scam, trial

February 24, 2016

‘Ooni of Ife is the spiritual father of Cubans’ – Cuban ambassador

In case there is any doubt as to where Cubans originated from, the Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Sosa has set the records straight. Sosa, while receiving Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife at the the embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Abuja on Tuesday, February 23, said that the Ooni of Ife... Read More

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Cuba, life, origin, Yorubaland

February 24, 2016

Falana drags CBN to court over ‘weakened naira’

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has filed a suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, February 24 requesting the court to stop the Central Bank of Nigeria from letting market forces control the exchange rate of the naira. In his suit, FHC/ABJ/CS/146/16, Falana also requested the court to compel the CBN... Read More

dollar, falana, human rights, law, legal

February 24, 2016

President Buhari visits Medina for Lesser Hajj (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari, who is currently in Saudi Arabia, visited Medina on Wednesday, for Lesser Hajj. Medina is the capital city of Al-Madinah Region of Saudi Arabia. See below, photos of Buhari offering prayers in a mosque in Medina.

Lesser Hajj, Medinah, president buhari

February 24, 2016

Lagos socialite may have confirmed Ooni of Ife’s marriage to Benin beauty

Earlier this week, rumours emanated that the first marriage of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Babatunde Adeyeye Ogunwusi to Adebukunola Ogunwusi, had collapsed due to irreconcilable differences. The monarch was also reported to have taken a new wife, Wuraola Otiti Obanor. While we are not certain about what may have befallen his first marriage, it... Read More

Adebukunola Ogunwusi, Oba Enitan Babatunde Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife, Wuraola Otiti Obanor

February 24, 2016

Supreme Court upholds election of Stella Oduah, Andy Ubah, others

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, February 24, declared that Stella Oduah, Andy Ubah and the other lawmakers under the Peoples Democratic Party in Anambra state, are to remain in their duly elected seats. The Independent National Electoral Commission had earlier requested the Supreme Court to clarify its ruling that returned Ejike Oguebego as the Chairman... Read More

legal, Politics, sack, supreme court

Charly Boy

February 24, 2016

Julius Agwu says this is Charly Boy’s role model (PHOTO)

Last week, we informed you about how Charly Boy lambasted his comic ‘friend’ after he felt disappointed at his show in Abuja on Valentine’s Day. In view of this, Julius Agwu decided to return the ‘favour’ by delivering a funny jab at the Area Fada’s fashion sense. Below is what the comedian posted on his... Read More

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efcc freezes accounts

February 24, 2016

Jonathan’s former ADC files N100m lawsuit against EFCC

Colonel Ojogbane Adegbe, the aide de camp (ADC) to former President Goodluck Jonathan has taken a legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over his detention. In the suit filed through his counsel, Ogwu Onoja, the former ADC is seeking N100 million damages for his detention, which he says “violates his fundamental... Read More

aide, court, detention, EFCC, jonathan

February 24, 2016

Ricky Tarfa drops case against EFCC, MTN, others

Embattled Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ricky Tarfa has dropped the lawsuit he filed against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and four others over an alleged violation of his right to privacy. Tarfa, who had filed to claim N5 billion in a fundamental rights enforcement suit in Court withdrew his suit on Wednesday, February 24.... Read More

court, law, legal, Tarfa

February 24, 2016

‘She will continue to be a good wife… I trust her’ – Olajumoke’s husband

While many have hailed the inspring story of Olajumoke Orisaguna, some have expressed apprehension that her new found fame might cause a strain in her 6 year marriage to the father of her two children, Sunday Orisaguna. In light of this, her artisan hubby has come out to affirm that she will ‘continue to be... Read More

Olajumoke Orisaguna, Sunday Orisaguna

February 24, 2016

Mining and agriculture can save Nigeria – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has placed the hope of reawakening the economy of the country on the rapid development of agriculture and solid mineral resources following the dwindling revenue from oil export. President Buhari, in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina on Wednesday, February 24 said his government would... Read More

agriculture, Buhari, economy

February 24, 2016

Naira on road to recovery, rises to 280 against dollar

The Nigerian currency is finally gaining momentum after over a month of sharp decline against the American greenback. The naira, which was trading at 310 to a dollar on Tuesday, showed healthy signs of recovery on Wednesday to trade for 280 against the United States currency. Closing at 375 to a dollar on Monday, the... Read More

dollar, N280, naira

MTN fine

February 24, 2016

MTN pays N50 billion to FG, withdraws suit

MTN Nigeria has withdrawn its suit against the Nigerian Communications Commission and paid N50 billion for the resolution of the fine imposed on the telecommunications company. MTN was fined N1.04 trillion in 2015 for failing to deactivate 5.1 million unregistered SIM cards, however, the fine was later reduced to N780 billion after the company entered... Read More

fine, MTN, N50billion, ncc, nigeria

February 24, 2016

Tompolo’s security aides withdrawn

The Nigeria Police Force has reportedly withdrawn the security aides assigned to a former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo. The security aides were assigned to the former militant leader in 2009 by the Federal Government, during the administration of late President, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. According to Vanguard, the security aides were withdrawn... Read More

EFCC, Fraud, Security aides, Tompolo

February 24, 2016

Saraki, Tinubu, Osinbajo, Atiku in closed-door meeting at Aso Villa

Several chieftains of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress are presently in a private meeting with the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. Punch Newspapers reports that the meeting, which commenced at about 11am, is taking place inside one of the conference rooms of the Vice President’s Office in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The APC... Read More

atiku abubakar, bola tinubu, Bukola Saraki, Yemi Osinbajo

February 24, 2016

IMF to Buhari: ‘Remove restriction on access to forex’

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to remove the restrictions around Nigeria’s foreign exchange policy. The Fund advised that Nigeria’s exchange rate should be allowed ‘to reflect market forces more’ while also advising that the federal government should focus on improving the ‘functioning of the interbank foreign exchange market’. Nigeria’s growth... Read More

Forex, forex policy, IMF, naira, nigeria, president buhari

February 24, 2016

Zaria massacre: Again, Shiite sect shun panel of inquiry

For the second time in three days, members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (Shiite sect) refused to show up at the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the bloody clash between the Nigerian Army and members of the Shi’ite sect in Zaria, Kaduna, in December 2015. During the initial sitting of the panel on Monday, the... Read More

army, Commission of Inquiry, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, Shiite sect

February 24, 2016

‘The culprits will not go unpunished’ | Buhari finally addresses ‘budget padding’ (READ)

President Muhammadu Buhari, has assured Nigerians that the individuals involved in the padding of the 2016 budget will be punished severely. According to a statement put out by the presidential aide on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the president stated this on Tuesday, while speaking with the Nigerian community in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.... Read More

February 24, 2016

Akah Bants: ‘Banky W shouted at me and I shouted my own back’

In this episode of Akah Bants, Akah delves into his encounter with Nigerian R’n’B pop star Banky W and the short altercation they had. Akah also harps on the state of the Nigerian economy and the statement made by the Nigerian Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu, that Nigeria would start producing pencils from 2018. It’s a funny,... Read More

Akah Bants, Banky W, vlog

February 24, 2016

‘A threat to Fani-Kayode is a threat to us all’ | Former PDP ministers warn, reject Sheriff

The Peoples’ Democratic Party ministers from 1999-2015 have collectively rejected the appointment of former governor of Borno state, Ali Modu Sheriff, as the National Chairman of the party. Following the controversy that trailed the announcement of Sheriff as PDP national chairman, the forum of former ministers called for a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, February... Read More

controversy, ministers, national chairman, PDP, sheriff

February 24, 2016

Glory Edozien: 7 ways to create personal joy

A lot of us think the only times we can be joyful is when something good happens to us- our prayers get answered or a reason to celebrate arrives. While these situations contribute to us being joyful, it certainly isn’t the full picture. I believe being joyful is an intentional effort, not something that just... Read More

discovery, glory edozien, personal joy

February 24, 2016

Lagos Theatre Festival 2016 kicks off at Freedom Park (PHOTOS)

Art enthusiasts, partners, sponsors and creatives all came out in large numbers to the launch of the Lagos Theatre Festival. It is the biggest performing arts festival at Freedom Park, Lagos. Guests present at the event on Tuesday include the Lagos Commissioner for Arts and Culture, Foli Coker; Yeni Kuti, Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju, Wana Udobang,... Read More

art, British Council, exhibition, Lagos threatre festival, Music

February 24, 2016

$24bn oil swap deal: Diezani says ‘I will speak for myself in due time’

Embattled former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has denied recent accusation by her former group managing directors at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) that she awarded $24 billion oil swap deal without contract. Alison-Madueke made the denial in a statement issued by her spokesperson, Clem Aguiyi, and made available to newsmen. This is... Read More

24 billion, Alison-Madueke Diezani, oil swap

February 24, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Policemen, soldiers clash in Abia | Fani-Kayode, Sheriff at war | Donald Trump wins in Nevada | More stories

EFCC obtains fresh evidence against ex-PDP Chairman, Haliru Bello, son. This Day Sheriff and Fani-Kayode attack each other. Leadership Policemen, soldiers clash in Abia. Punch Top lawyer interrogated by EFCC over Halliburton scandal. Nation Witness says he received N29 million from NIMASA for doing nothing. Leadership Diezani denies allegations by GMDs over $24 billion oil swap/OPA deals. Vanguard States... Read More

Abba Moro, diezani, donald trump, EFCC, Fashola, RIckey Tarfa, tracklist

February 24, 2016

Buhari meets with Nigerians in Saudi Arabia (PHOTOS)

President Muhaammadu Buhari on Tuesday, met with Nigerians residing in Saudi Arabia. See photos below.

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