Buhari celebrates with Ogun at 40, commissions projects in Abeokuta (PHOTOS)

As part of activities to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Ogun state, President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, inaugurated projects executed by the administration of Senator Ibikunle Amosun in the capital city- Abeokuta. The projects inaugurated by President Buhari are- Itoku-Sapon flyover named Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti Flyover, Ultra-modern market at Sapon, the partially completed ultra-modern market, Omida as... Read More

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February 2, 2016

‘Buhari spends $1m on every foreign trip’ – Fayose

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose has asserted that at the rate President Muhammadu Buhari goes on foreign trips, he may end up spending 20% of the Federal Government budget. The governor claims that each foreign trip of the President gulps about $1 million, which take a strain on the economy every time. Speaking through his Special Assistant... Read More

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February 2, 2016

‘Stop leaking information’ | Chief of Staff warns Aso Rock workers

Workers at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, have been warned to stop leaking information contained in official documents and files or face stiff sanctions. The warning was sounded by the Chief of Staff to the Presidency, Abba Kyari. Kyari made this known on Monday at the send off ceremony of some officials who were redeployed... Read More

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February 2, 2016

Farouk Lawan’s co-accused to testify against him

In what can be best described as a dramatic surprise, the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), on Tuesday, opened its criminal case against Farouk Lawan, former Chairman of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Fuel Subsidy, by listing his co-accused as the first witness. The first prosecution witness was announced as Boniface Emenalo, as the... Read More

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February 2, 2016

Tambuwal awards scholarship to young car designer (PHOTOS)

Sokoto state governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, on Tuesday awarded a scholarship to Bashir Aliyu, a young, brilliant car designer to study automotive design in the United States. A statement issued by Tambuwal’s spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, on Tuesday said the Governor has directed the Ministry for Higher Education and the state Scholarship Board to work out... Read More

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February 2, 2016

How DSS’ lack of promptness stalled Dasuki’s trial, again

The trial of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki was yet again stalled- as his delay in showing up in court forced Justice Peter Affen of FCT High Court to postpone till a further date. Operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS) were reported to have failed to produce Dasuki in court when scheduled to... Read More

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February 2, 2016

Pat Utomi is the face of ‘competence’ in Nigeria – Sultan of Sokoto

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111, has described Professor Pat Utomi as the face of competence and creativity in Nigeria. Speaking in honour of the the political-economist at 60, Sultan of Sokoto described him as an advocate for good governance and the best among his generation. A statement released by Rasheed Adebgenro, the... Read More

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February 2, 2016

How to get a plane of your own (DETAILS)

I have Often times entertained questions from the friends and relations alike about, what it takes to own and operate a private plane. By this, I mean the basics of acquiring, maintaining and keeping a plane in Nigeria and all over the world. I must warn you; to think like a billionaire so you don’t... Read More

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February 2, 2016

Kanye’s ex and Yeezus’ wife bless the internet with a selfie… and a conspiracy

Bearing in mind the supposed bad blood between the two American celebrities, and the recent social media dramas that have played out in the past week, you are forgiven- for being surprised. Amber Rose and Kim Kardashian put up the same selfie on their social media accounts, and the world of pop-culture can’t stop talking about it.... Read More

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February 2, 2016

D’banj set to bring Fela back… in video for ‘Emergency’ (PHOTO)

D’banj is not raising anyone from the dead. Certainly not. The music star is simply re-creating the stage presence of the Afro-beat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti for the visuals of his recently released single -Emergency. D’banj posted on Instagram, a behind-the-scene picture from the set of the video shoot, inspired by Fela’s stagecraft.

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February 2, 2016

‘Who tax don epp?’ | Chude Jideonwo on taxation, governance, democracy and development

I remember being a law student at the University of Lagos. The law of taxation was my worst course. I thanked God that I would never have to deal with this again. If only I had known that as a businessperson, tax law would once again be my worst course. Only this time, the exam... Read More

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February 2, 2016

Jude Ndukwe: An Open Letter to Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka

I write you this letter with all sense of humility and deep respect for you and your calling as a priest of the Holy Mother Church. This letter has become absolutely necessary owing to your recent political activities which are causing the Church huge embarrassment. As a Catholic myself, I, as other Catholics, are now... Read More

February 2, 2016

Yaya Toure possibly leaving Mancheser City over Pep Guardiola’s arrival

Following Manchester City‘s announcement of Bayern Munich’s manager, Pep Guardiola as its gaffer for next season, Dimitri Seluk, the agent of Yaya Toure‘s agent has claimed that the club’s star midfielder might be jumping ship in the summer. Speaking to the Sun, the controversial agent thinks Yaya would be leaving because of his history with the Spanish manager... Read More

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February 2, 2016

Whatsapp hits 1 billion users

Popular instant messaging app, Whatsapp, has reached a billion users worldwide. This is according to the Chief Executive of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg. Mark wrote on his Facebook wall that: “One billion people now use WhatsApp. There are only a few services that connect more than a billion people.” Whatsapp, on its part, wrote on their... Read More

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February 2, 2016

I remain in PDP, count me out of any other party – Ibrahim Shekarau

Former Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau has stated categorically that he has no intention to quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said that any plan to float a new political party that will challenge both the PDP and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2019, he should be counted out of it. Shekarau... Read More

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February 2, 2016

Paul of Psquare reacts to Blackface’s copycat swipe (WATCH)

Following Blackface‘s copycat swipe at Africa’s famous duo –Psquare, one of the brothers Paul Okoye has replied the former Plantashun Boiz member. In a new interview with Hip TV, Paul said the group has always been accused of being copycats and Blackface is simply the latest accuser. He also spoke about the new signing of a new act- Muno- to... Read More

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February 2, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: N10bn found hidden in Education budget | US voters don’t care about Hillary’s emails | Pay ransom to kidnappers no more | More stories

I didn’t sack commissioners for supporting deputy’s ambition – Oshiomhole Leadership Tope Aluko says Fayose is after his life. YNaija IGP Arase warns against giving ransom to kidnappers. Leadership Senate reveals hidden N10 billion in education budget. Vanguard Ekiti APC asks AGF to prosecute Fayose for rigging. Punch Namadi Sambo’s office raided by EFCC. Nation... Read More

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February 2, 2016

Red Carpet: Brian McKnight, Styl Plus, Omawunmi, Sir Shina Peters, Nikki Laoye And More At Butterscotch Evenings 2016

The third edition of Butterscotch Evenings hosted by TV Sweetheart Michelle Dede took place on Saturday, 30th January…

February 2, 2016

Bayo Oluwasanmi: The jury is out… Fayose may serve jail time

New evidence reveals that the Star of Ekitigate Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State is guilty of election rigging. The damning evidence of election rigging by Fayose would prove a lethal weapon in his prosecution and would ultimately earn him a free ticket to Kuje or Kirikiri Federal Maximum Prison. For Fayose, this is the... Read More

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February 2, 2016

Ezekwesili to FG: ‘Don’t feed lies to Nigerians’

Leader of the #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) movement of former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, on Monday, called on the Buhari administration to avoid creating trust deficit in his government. The former Minister of Education said this at the usual sit out organized by the #BBOG group. While urging the government to always tell the truth in... Read More

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February 2, 2016

#IowaCaucus: Donald Trump loses to Ted Cruz… Clinton and Sanders tied

US senator and Presidential Candidate for the Republican Party, Ted Cruz, on Monday, won the Iowa Republican caucus beating out billionaire, Donald Trump, who was previously seen as a front runner, and Marco Rubio. 45 year old Sen. Ted Cruz won 28% of the Iowa republican votes. “Iowa has sent notice that the republican nominee... Read More

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February 2, 2016

Fayose wants ‘to get rid of me at all cost’ | Tope Aluko says his life is in danger

Former Peoples Democratic Party Secretary in Ekiti state, Tope Aluko, says his life is in danger. Aluko had on Sunday, exposed the process that preceded the rigging of the 2014 governorship election in Ekiti State by incumbent governor, Ayo Fayose. The PDP chieftain had also alleged that former President, Goodluck Jonathan gave Fayose $37 million to prosecute the... Read More

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February 2, 2016

Stella Oduah, Andy Uba refuse to be sacked, resume work

The two sacked senators from Anambra state, Andy Uba and Stella Oduah have ignored the ruling of the Supreme Court, as they resumed work at the National Assembly on Monday, February 1. Senators Uba and Oduah were over the weekend, reported to have been removed from office by the apex court. After deliberating on the warring factions of... Read More

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February 2, 2016

Why PDP should be grateful to Gulak – Doyin Okupe

Doyin Okupe, a former spokesperson of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, says the actions of former political adviser to Jonathan, Ahmed Gulak, woke the Peoples Democratic Party from ‘deep slumber’. Okupe says members of the opposition party should be thankful to Gulak for brazenly declaring himself the substantive chairman of the PDP. Gulak had stormed the party’s... Read More

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February 2, 2016

Wanted fugitive: INTERPOL places red alert on ex-Pension boss, Maina

A red alert has been issued on the former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, by the International Police Organisation, INTERPOL. An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission revealed to Punch Newspapers, that the action of the INTERPOL was in response to the request made by the anti-graft agency. He is alleged to have... Read More

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February 2, 2016

Why I refused to appoint Tope Aluko as Chief of Staff – Fayose

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose has explained the reason behind his failure to appoint the former state Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tope Aluko, as Chief of Staff. Aluko had on Sunday, alleged that the military was used to influence the outcome of the June 21, 2014 governorship election in the state, while adding... Read More

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February 2, 2016

Buhari, Obasanjo, Tinubu, Adenuga, others celebrate Ogun at 40 (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari embarked on a two-day official visit to Ogun State, on Monday, February 1. The president’s trip to Ogun is in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the creation of the state. After his arrival on Monday, Buhari met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo as well as the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of... Read More

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February 2, 2016

Emir of Kano sacks Governor Ganduje’s brother as Village Head

The Kano Emirate Council has sacked the Village Head of Ganduje, Sani Umar Ganduje, who’s the younger brother of the Kano state governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The council on Monday, announced the removal of Ganduje, by the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, at a special palace sitting in Kano. The Emir revealed that the Sani was sacked... Read More

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February 1, 2016

EFCC raids former VP, Namadi Sambo’s office; seize $50,000

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, on Monday, raided the office of immediate past Vice President, Namadi Sambo, in Abuja. The anti-corruption agency is reported to have seized $50,000 during the raid. The raid, according to Vanguard, was based on the discovery that an aide to the erstwhile vice president, Daboh, had collected N25 million... Read More

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February 1, 2016

‘Some Nigerian governors live like emperors’ – Obasanjo

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday, upbraided some Nigeria governors for living like emperors while asking Nigerian citizens to make sacrifices so as to survive this difficult time. Obasanjo made the statement while speaking as the chairman of the inaugural conference of the Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy(ISGPP), at the University of Ibadan.... Read More

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