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February 23, 2016

Ex-AGF, Justice Mohammed Adoke explains his role in the Malibu oil deal

Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, has written to the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s investigation into the Malabu oil scandal. In the letter, which was dated December 31, 2015, Adoke averred that the linking of his name to the scandal was an act of blackmail... Read More
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February 23, 2016

‘In Nigeria, tourism is insignificant’ – Senator Ben Bruce

Self proclaimed common sense advocate, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has once again taken President Muhammadu Buhari and the 36 state governors of the country in- a lesson in common sense. The senator has charged the president and other public office holders to help grow Nigeria’s tourism by spending their vacations in Nigeria instead of jetting out... Read More
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February 23, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Buhari gets support of Ndigbo, Arewa | Marafa snubs Senate Ethics Committee | US war on ISIS costing a mint | More stories

ACF, Ohanaeze Ndigbo supports Buhari’s anti-corruption war. Leadership Blind man gets appointment as Buhari’s aide. Punch Former Interior Permanent Secretary, Abba Moro arrested by EFCC. This Day Wike suspends three LG Chairmen for absence from security meeting. Leadership Court suspends Okah’s trial. Vanguard Tompolo denies giving ultimatum to Buhari. Leadership EFCC says Sheriff is being... Read More
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February 23, 2016

‘There is nothing wrong with having a Northerner as CAN President’

The Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has responded to recent news reports alleging that President Muhammadu Buhari intends to appoint a northerner as National President of the religious body. Reacting to the allegation, Pastor Haruna Karatu, the Northern Treasurer of CAN, on Monday, stated that there’s absolutely nothing wrong for a... Read More
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February 23, 2016

‘Tompolo is not a criminal… he’s a symbol of Ijaw struggle’

Chief Godspower Gbenekama, has said that regardless of what people think about former Niger Delta militant leader, ‘Tompolo’ Ekpemupolo- he remains a rallying force to the Ijaw people and he’s not a criminal. In an interview with Niger Delta Voice, in Warri Delta state, the prominent Ijaw leader stated that: “People can call Tompolo, the... Read More
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February 23, 2016

Entertainment roundup: How Toke Makinwa’s heart was broken | Actor, Femi Adebayo-Salami bags political appointment | Rihanna, Drake ‘Work’ it hard in new video | More stories

While you sip that morning tea and plan for the day ahead, we present to you, the entertainment roundup of Tuesday, February 23. Toke Makinwa recounts how a man dumped her because she was a child of ‘nobody’ The OAP took to Instagram on Monday, to share an inspiring story of a guy she used... Read More
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February 23, 2016

In 2 months, ‘50,000 workers’ sacked… in Abuja

As a result of the lingering scarcity of foreign exchange for importation of raw materials by local industries, over 50,000 workers have lost their jobs in Abuja in the last two months. President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Tony Ejinkeonye, confirmed the number of jobs lost while speaking with Punch Newspapers. Ejinkeonye... Read More
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February 23, 2016

Soldiers raid ex-militant leader’s house in Rivers

Nigerian soldiers, on Monday night, raided the house of former militant leader, Solomon Ndigbara, in Yeghe community, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State During the raid on the house of the former militant leader, heavy shooting was reported to have occurred in the area. Punch Newspapers reports that indigenes of the community had abandoned... Read More
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February 23, 2016

INEC declares PDP winner of Kogi senate rerun election

Following its initial announcement that the Kogi-Central senatorial rerun election was inconclusive, the Independent National Electoral Commission, later on Monday, reversed its decision. The electoral commission says the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Ahmed Ogembe, won the election. INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Rotimi Ajayi, while speaking at Okene, the headquarters of the senatorial... Read More
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February 22, 2016

55 never-before-seen pictures from Senator Florence Ita-Giwa’s 70th birthday celebration

Senator Florence Ita Giwa fondly called ‘Mama Bakassi’ on Sunday, February 21, hit the big 70 and as a woman of exquisite taste and high-end fashion, she decided to celebrate it in style with a classy dinner/concert at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, The event was attended by her family,... Read More
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February 22, 2016

VP Osinbajo denies spending Valentine’s Day ‘outside Nigeria’

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and his wife spent Valentines’s Day in Nigeria, and not out of the country, says the Nigerian Presidency. The Vice President said himself and his wife, Dolapo Osinbajo were not ‘anywhere outside’ Nigeria, while stressing that ‘such reports are incorrect and untrue’. A statement released on Monday by Laolu Akande,... Read More
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February 22, 2016

5 things to know about Buhari’s new SA, ‘a visually impaired man’

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a visually impaired man, Dr. Samuel Inalegwu Ode Ankeli as his Senior Special Assistant. Ankeli will be responsible for serving as the president’s liaison for people living with disabilities. His appointment was communicated on Monday, through a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu. Here are 5 things... Read More
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February 22, 2016

Former Minister of Interior, Abba Moro in EFCC custody

Former Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Moro was on Monday taken in for questioning, alongside a former Permanent Secretary and a director over N650 million immigration recruitment scandal. In March 2014, over 6 million applied for 5,000 immigration jobs, following the nationwide advertisement... Read More
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February 22, 2016

‘Ali Modu Sheriff can fight for the PDP’s stolen heritage’ – Fayose

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has asked all stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party to support the new National Chairman of the party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff. Fayose called on all the parties involved and concerned about the development of the PDP to embrace the appointment of the senator as the party chairman as “his emergence at... Read More
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February 22, 2016

#YTech100: GTBank to host 100 most innovative persons in Nigeria’s technology

Y!/YNaija.com, the online newspaper for young Nigerians is set to partner with GTBank to host Nigeria’s most innovative personalities at the Social Media Week Lagos taking place on February 25, 2016 at the Experience Stage, Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. GTBank is a leading financial institution in Africa which delivers unparalleled customer service, drives... Read More
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February 22, 2016

Zaria massacre: Shi’ite Muslims fail to turn up at commission of inquiry

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria failed to send representatives to the Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the Kaduna state government to investigate the circumstances that led to the clash between the Nigerian Army and the Shi’ite members on December 12, 2015. While the Nigerian Army, on Monday, sent representatives to the public sitting... Read More
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February 22, 2016

Diezani summoned by House of Reps over oil swap contracts

The former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been summoned by the Federal House of Representatives. The House of Representatives Committee on Crude Oil Swap on Monday, dispatched the letter of invitation to the former minister. Alison-Madueke is expected to appear before the committee on Thursday, March 3 . She is expected to shed... Read More
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