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February 14, 2016

‘I don’t care about Biafra referendum’ | 10 things we learned from Nnamdi Kanu’s father

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of secessionist group Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was arrested on the 14th of October by the Department of State Security Service (DSS) in his hotel room in Ikeja, Lagos. Kanu, who holds a dual citizenship of both Nigeria and Britain, is on trial for treason and has been denied bail by... Read More
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February 14, 2016

#HistoryClass with Cheta Nwanze: What really, is Murtala Mohammed’s legacy?

“Also with immediate effect, all the present Military Governors, and the Administrator of East Central State, have been relieved of their appointments and retired.” – Murtala Mohammed This is not a #HistoryClass to whitewash the legacy of Murtala Mohammed. Neither is it one to spit on his grave. Today’s #HistoryClass, is simply meant to put... Read More
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February 14, 2016

Kashamu’s extradition: Senate, NDLEA, AGF reach compromise

The Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Buruji Kashamu, will not be harassed, intimidated nor forcefully extradited to the United States- for now. The Nigerian Senate, the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and authorities of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have reached a compromise to put on hold, the plot to extradite Kashamu.... Read More
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February 13, 2016

‘Wike climbed into power over dead bodies, bloods of human beings’ – Itse Sagay

The Head of Presidential Anti-corruption Committee, Itse Sagay, has stated that the rulings that declared winners without elections in Rivers and Akwa Ibom state in spite of extensive evidences of irregularities, set a dangerous precedent in the history of elections. Sagay disclosed this at the Olu Palace, Warri on Saturday. “The judgements are very perverse,... Read More
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February 13, 2016

FG sacks Vice Chancellors of 12 universities established by Jonathan

The Nigeria Government, on Saturday, has fired the Vice Chancellors of the twelve universities established by the Jonathan administration and the Vice chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Vincent Tenebe. The directive was contained in a statement signed by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu. The statement, which didn’t state the... Read More
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February 13, 2016

APC not nervous over Supreme Court ruling – Odigie-Oyegun

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) John Odigie-Oyegun, has said that the party is not nervous or bothered about the Supreme Court’s ruling which favored the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s governorship candidates in Akwa Ibom and Rivers states. Oyegun, on his way to Cross River to receive defectors from PDP and Labour... Read More
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February 13, 2016

Rivers Election: Dakuku Peterside didn’t insult Peter Odili – APC

The Rivers state All Progressive Congress (APC), on Friday, came out to deny media reports that the party’s Governorship candidate for the state, Dakuku Peterside, insulted a former governor of the state, Peter Odili, and his wife, Justice Mary Odili, a justice of the supreme court. It would be recalled that the Supreme Court recently... Read More
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February 13, 2016

FG reopens Halliburton bribery scandal, implicated SAN says ‘we did nothing untoward’

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has begun a fresh probe into the $180 million Halliburton bribe scandal. The anti-corruption agency is said to have questioned several well connected and highly placed persons who had benefitted from the fraud. Among those currently being probed are two former Heads of state, Five Senior Advocate of... Read More
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February 13, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Fayose ready for EFCC, ICPC | Juta might emerge as PDP national chairman | Ben Bruce denies saying Kashamu should be jailed | More stories

Wike suspends Commissioner for Finance, Accountant-General. Punch Juta may likely be selected for the position of PDP national chairman. This Day 6 pipeline vandals arrested by NSCDC in Delta. Leadership Judge refuses to stop Rickey Tarfa’s arraignment. Punch Military discharges 275 suspected Boko Haram detainees. This Day 850 ghost workers, who receive regular salaries, discovered... Read More
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February 13, 2016

Chris Okotie: Why Nigerians must unconditionally support Buhari’s quest to clean the Augean stable

These, certainly are not the best of times for the grex venalium (the venal crowd) popularly known by ordinary Nigerians as treasury looters. The ongoing battle by President Muhammadu Buhari against this corrupt cabal who have held this nation hostage for years leaves no one in doubt that it is no longer business as usual... Read More
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February 13, 2016

‘There is no overnight success’ | Leading Ladies Africa interviews Omilola Oshikoya

Everything about Omilola speaks of depth, awareness, deep-rooted knowledge and a certainty grounded in faith. There is nothing wishy-washy or contrived about her as she shares her experience as Africa’s Premier Wealth Coach. She chats with Francesca Uriri on what made her start her business, why more women are taking charge of their financial futures,... Read More
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