‘If people who steal goats can be handcuffed, why not Olisa Metuh?’ – Oshiomhole

by Emeka Nwankwo Coming on the heels of the recent outcry by the People’s Democratic Party over the handcuffing of their National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, when he appeared in court on Tuesday, Adams Oshiomhole, the Edo state governor, was quoted to have said that Metuh deserves no pity. Oshiomhole stated this while speaking to... Read More

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January 20, 2016

Former AGF, Mohammed Adoke, others to be declared wanted

by Emeka Nwankwo Reports indicate that the federal government has finalized plans to declare some officials of the Goodluck Jonathan administration wanted. This is in connection to corruption investigation by anti-corruption agencies. According to a report, the first list of names of wanted former government employees, who have fled the country in other to escape... Read More

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January 20, 2016

‘Whether Nnamdi Kanu lives or dies, adds no value to my life’ – Okorocha

Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, has denied calling for the hanging of the Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Okorocha said on Wednesday that he has no business with the Biafra leader nor will his death add any value to his life or politics. In a statement released by Chief Press Secretary,... Read More

January 20, 2016

‘This budget is a fraud’ | Senator cries out as deliberations begin on 2016 Appropriation Bill

The 8th Senate has on Wednesday, January 20, commenced deliberations on the 2016 budget submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari. As the deliberations began, senators from the All Progressives Congress, APC camp praised the budget as a sign of the change to come while senators on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP dissented. The... Read More

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January 20, 2016

Why NNPC shut down Kaduna, Port Harcourt refineries

by Emeka Nwankwo The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, on Wednesday, announced that it had shut down the Kaduna and Port Harcourt refineries, due to challenges incurred from the recent attacks on crude oil pipelines. This was contained in a statement signed by the Group General Manager, Public affairs Division, NNPC, Mr. Ohi Alegbe. The statement... Read More

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January 20, 2016

Fayose to Lai Mohammed: ‘Name the 55 Nigerians or apologise for lying’

Ekiti state Governor Ayo Fayose has reacted to the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed’s claim that 55 Nigerians stole a total of N1.34 trillion between 2006 and 2013. Fayose has asked Lai Mohammed to make public the names of the said 55 Nigerians who stole the N1.34 trillion if he is sure of... Read More

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January 20, 2016

Wizkid to feature on Wale’s new album

Wizkid was indeed a very hot commodity in the international music scene last year as he landed back to back international features with award winning acts- the biggest of them being on Grammy award winner; R Kelly‘s Buffet album. Wizkid is however, is continuing where he stopped in 2015 as he is set to feature... Read More

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January 20, 2016

‘Fayose, please relocate your airport to government forest’ | Farmers protest in Ekiti

Farmers, who have been displaced by the airport project initiated by the Ekiti State government, have staged a protest. The farmers, who are from five affected communities, on Wednesday, January 20 protested against what they called the “illegal acquisition of their farmlands and unlawful destruction of economic trees and crops” by the government. The farmers,... Read More

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January 20, 2016

Boko Haram kingpin, clad in a cowboy outfit, arrested en route Lagos

A Boko Haram kingpin, Jarasu Shira, who operates in the Damboa, Chibok and Askira axis of Borno State, has been arrested at a motor park in Damboa. Shira, also known as Jarido, was arrested at about 8:30am on Wednesday, alongside 10 other suspected Boko Haram members. He is number one on the new list of... Read More

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January 20, 2016

Court orders Federal Government to produce Dasuki

A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Federal Government to present the former National Security Adviser, Col Sambo Dasuki in court on Tuesday, February 16. Justice Adeniyi Ademola who is presiding over the trial of Sambo Dasuki for charges of money laundering and illegal possession of firearms brought against the accused by the... Read More

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January 20, 2016

Akah Bants: Wizkid vs Dammy Krane and Tiwa Savage’s baby

In the latest episode of Akah Bants, Akah Nnani invites a friend, actress Makida Moka, to talk about the recent clash between Wizkid and Dammy Krane. Dammy Krane accused Wizkid of stealing his songs and ideas for music; a serious accusation the Starboy didn’t reply to, until the Hypertek act allegedly fought at a club... Read More

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January 20, 2016

The Body Shop Extra: How To Tell Your Partner About Your STD Before You Get Sued

The Body Shop Extra: How To Tell Your Partner About Your STD Before You Get Sued First, here’s what you need to know about sexually transmitted disease (STD) facts: STDs are super common. The Americ…

January 20, 2016

BREAKING: Court orders Nnamdi Kanu to be taken to prison

A Federal High Court judge has ordered that the custody of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra and founder of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, be relinquished by the Department of State Services. Nnamdi Kanu was arraigned before the court on Wednesday, January 20 on trial for charges bordering on treason and his agitations... Read More

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January 20, 2016

2Face releases first official single as ‘2Baba’ (LISTEN)

Hypertek legend, Innocent Idiba who now goes by his new stage name –2Baba has released his first official single bearing the new name. The track titled ‘Coded Tinz‘ features Penthauze rapper, Phyno and internet comic sensation, Chief Obi. Listen below and tell us what you think

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January 20, 2016

Read the charges brought against Nnamdi Kanu as he appears in court

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra and founder of Biafra Radio, Nnamdi Kanu has appeared before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu who was picked up by the Department of State Services and has been in their custody since October 14, 2015 has been arraigned before the court for charges of treason... Read More

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January 20, 2016

Hollywood actor, Jamie Foxx turns real life super-hero… rescues man from burning car (WATCH)

Jamie Foxx came to the rescue of a man involved in a car crash outside the actor’s home in Hidden Valley, California, on Monday night. People magazine reported that the actor rushed to the scene after the driver lost control of the vehicle, skidded off the road and flipped the car, which then burst into... Read More

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January 20, 2016

Economic downturn: FG to charge N50 on bank transactions

by Emeka Nwankwo In a move by the Federal government to create non-oil revenue, the Central Bank of Nigeria has mandated all commercial banks, as well as financial institutions, to collect N50 stamp duty from bank customers for money paid into their accounts. This was contained in a circular sent to all Deposit Money Banks... Read More

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January 20, 2016

‘Dasuki schemed me out of Jonathan’s presidential campaign’ – Doyin Okupe

by Emeka Nwankwo Embattled former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe, in a statement on Tuesday, denied media reports that companies traced to him were awarded contracts from the Office of the National Security Adviser. Okupe stated that he and former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki, never got along well, with... Read More

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January 20, 2016

Lassa fever could kill 1,000 Nigerians – Health Minister

by Emeka Nwankwo Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has warned that Lassa fever could kill 1,000 Nigerians and that the viral infection has spread to 17 states in the country, with Edo, Rivers, Nassarawa and Taraba states being hotspots of the virus. This is in addition to Bauchi, Kano and Niger states, which have... Read More

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January 20, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Workers sacked by Okorocha, resume work | Oshiomhole blames PDP… again | NNPC Mega station razed | More stories

NNPC Mega Station razed by fire. Premium Times Buratai says Army won’t condone any form of impunity. Leadership Workers sacked by Okorocha, resume work. Premium Times Corrupt judges will be prosecuted, jailed – FG. Leadership EFCC Chairman, Magu promises to obey court. Premium Times Lassa fever patient runs away from hospital. YNaija Olubadan of Ibadan,... Read More

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January 20, 2016

An economic model for reducing cost of textbooks in Africa – A UNESCO report

A new study by UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring Report (GEM)* issued on 19 January proposes an economic model that would help reduce the cost of textbooks and increase their availability to students in schools in sub-Saharan Africa. According to the paper, Every Child Should Have a Textbook, centralized financing mechanisms could allow for a US$3... Read More

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January 20, 2016

British Council holds ‘Art of Billboard’ workshop for Nigerian artists

The Art of Billboard is a workshop for artists to explore the possibilities for art and design in the public realm. Launched on the 18th of January 2016, artists Karo Akpokiere (Nigeria and Germany), Matt Stokes(UK), Nick Waplington (UK and US) have developed new works of art to be presented in a very public context... Read More

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January 20, 2016

The Inspire Series with Glory Edozien: My top 5 resolutions for 2016 (WATCH)

Happy New Year! I hope 2016 brings all your dreams to life! It’s been an exciting January and I can’t wait to share all that we have planned at Inspiredbyglory.com. But in the meantime, how are those resolutions coming along? I know January is usually the time where we begin to frame our goals, ambitions... Read More

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January 20, 2016

‘Let Allah sort it out’ | Watch Sarah Palin’s endorsement of Donald Trump

Screeching like nails on a chalkboard and piercing the eardrums with great intensity, former vice presidential candidate of the United States, Sarah Palin, endorsed divisive, yet leading Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, at a rally in Iowa State University. Palin, the former governor of Alaska, said after mounting the rostrum to speak- “Media heads are... Read More

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January 20, 2016

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala & Janeen Madan: The plight of African farmers in the digital age

Financial Inclusion Matters for Africa’s Smallholder Farmers Agriculture forms the backbone of African economies, accounting for 32 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). A majority of the continent’s farmers earn their living on small plots of less than two hectares, which represent 80 percent of all farms across sub-Saharan Africa. But these smallholder farmers are... Read More

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January 20, 2016

The European Union will support Biafra agitation… under these conditions

The European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security, Federica Mogherini has responded to the call for a referendum by the Organization of Emerging African States, OEAS and the agitators for a Biafra state. In addition to calling for the release of all Biafran political prisoners, and a snap referendum held in 90 days for Biafra’s... Read More

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January 20, 2016

Lassa fever patient escapes from hospital

It was revealed on Tuesday, by the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, that a Lassa fever patient successfully escaped from an hospital in Ebonyi State. The unnamed patient was said to have sneaked out of the health facility, where he was receiving treatment. Professor Adewole revealed this during a meeting of the National Council... Read More

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January 20, 2016

Ahmed Sani Yerima of #ChildNotBride fame, to go on trial for diverting N1bn loan

Ahmed Sani Yerima, a former governor of Zamfara State is set to be tried for allegedly mismanaging N1 billion loan meant for the repair of Gusau Dam in 2006. 19 charges have filed against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Sani, who left office 9 years ago, will be... Read More

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January 20, 2016

David Oyelowo, Idris Elba speak on #OscarsSoWhite controversy (WATCH)

Following the criticism of the organisers of the Oscar Academy Awards for an apparent lack of diversity in nominations for the second consecutive year, British-Nigerian actor David Oyelowo and British-Ghanaian actor Idris Elba have shared their thoughts on the issue, while calling for a change in the mentality of colour in Hollywood. David Oyelowo, who... Read More

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January 20, 2016

‘Cleaning Dambazau’s shoes was a mark of respect’ – NSCDC

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has attempted to justify the public cleaning of the shoes of the minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, by an officer of the State Security Services. Following the publishing of the video, there was widespread outrage from Nigerians over the action and/or inaction of the minister while his... Read More

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