#BayelsaDecides: ‘No protests, no demonstrations’ – Police warns Bayelsans

The Bayelsa state police command has warned against all forms of procession, rallies or demonstrations after the governorship election in the state. The police says some disgruntled elements are planning to carry out illegal demonstrations, processions and rallies in Yenagoa, the state capital. Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of training and development, Hashimu Argungu issued a... Read More

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December 7, 2015

Emir of Kano says Diezani should be made a scapegoat of corruption (WATCH)

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, recently had an interview on PBS Newshour, an American television programme, where he spoke on the alleged financial excesses of the last administration. As part of it’s week-long Pain and Promise special report, the Emir of Kano was a guest on the show, and he got to speak on the activities of... Read More

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December 7, 2015

Senate to Nigerians: ‘The social media bill is for your protection’

The Nigerian Senate says every citizen will have an opportunity to contribute to the shaping of the controversial bill dubbed as the ‘anti-social media bill’. The Upper Chamber of the National Assembly said in a statement that Nigerians have a misunderstanding of the bill, which was sponsored by Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah. Chairman, Senate Committee... Read More

December 7, 2015

‘We must stop, stop! Stop this lowering of the bar’ | Chude Jideonwo’s rousing speech at The Future Awards Africa 2015

In 2000, the Economist made a bold declaration about Africa: it called us the hopeless continent. We screamed. We protested. Oyinbo people are trying to put us down. They are insulting us. It’s time for us to tell our own stories etc. So by 2011, the foreign media had gotten the message, and the narrative... Read More

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December 7, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Another APC emerges in Kaduna | MASSOB name-change drama | PDP leads in Bayelsa election| More stories

This is Orji Uzor Kalu’s approach to ending Biafra agitation. YNaija PDP rejects Bello as Kogi Governor-elect. Leadership PDP leads in four local government areas in Bayelsa poll. Nation There is a new APC in Kaduna. Leadership PDP declares Wada poll’s winner of Kogi election. Nation Gov Ikpeazu loses mother at 87. Vanguard Buhari, 25... Read More

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December 7, 2015

Playable City Lagos 2016 now receiving applications

Watershed, British Council and Future Lagos seek ten creative people to participate in an eight-day Playable City Lagos Lab in March 2016. Rooted in the challenges and opportunities of one of Africa’s fastest growing cities, Playable City Lagos will support, inspire and challenge participants to develop playful interventions intersection of art, technology, society and culture. Responding to specific social challenges... Read More

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December 7, 2015

Toke Makinwa and Maje Ayida spotted together twice in one night (See Photos)

Toke Makinwa and Maje Ayida were seen about town at two separate events on Sunday, December 6. The pair have of late, been enmeshed in a marriage scandal, owing to Maje’s infidelity towards Toke. But on Sunday, all that seemed like distant memory as the couple were first spotted at The Future Awards Africa 2015.... Read More

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December 7, 2015

Thousands troop out to catch a glimpse of Kogi Governor-elect, Yahaya Bello (PHOTOS)

Governor-elect of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, was welcomed by a massive crowd of thousands on Sunday, at Okene. Bello, who’s from Agassa in Okene, had paid a visit to the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, shortly after his victory was announced. Upon Bello’s arrival, a mammoth crowd surrounded his convoy to catch a glimpse of... Read More

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December 7, 2015

After being ‘humbled’, Lai Mohammed does a few push-ups with Army officers (PHOTOS)

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, paid a visit to Bama and Konduga in Borno state, over the weekend. The Minister, who visited war-torn areas of the towns, also paid a visit to an Internally Displaced Persons camp. After getting ‘humbled‘ by the visit, Lai Mohammed partook in a few push-ups with Army officers. See photos... Read More

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December 7, 2015

$2bn arms deal update: EFCC shocks Dasuki, Dokpesi, others with evidence of transactions

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly made significant headway in the probe of the disbursement of $2.1 billion arms contract from the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. The major suspects in the arms deal scandal are; former NSA, Sambo Dasuki, Chairman of DAAR Communications, Raymond Dokpesi, former Sokoto Governor... Read More

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December 7, 2015

Lai Mohammed visits war-ravaged Borno, returns ‘humbled and sober’ (PHOTOS)

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed says his weekend visit to Bama and Konduga Local Government Areas of Borno state left him humbled. While praising the military for its efforts in the war against Boko Haram, Mohammed said that the December deadline given by the President will be achieved. Mohammed said he returned very sober,... Read More

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December 7, 2015

If I’m President, this is how I’d end Biafra agitation – Orji Uzor Kalu

Former Abia state governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, says the pro-Biafra protesters have a valid right to agitate for secession, but their manner of getting this done, is faulty. According to Kalu, the protesters and pro-Biafra groups have a right to self determination, and the federal government needs to enter into dialogue with them to nip the agitation... Read More

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December 7, 2015

#BayelsaDecides: Governor Dickson takes early lead, wins 4 local councils

Governor Seriake Dickson of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) is clearly ahead of the pack in the Bayelsa State Governorship election having polled 81,929 votes. There are eight local councils in the state and Dickson has thus far, won four out of the five local councils where results have been collated. Collation of the election results... Read More

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December 7, 2015

There’s no more MASSOB, our new name is BIM – Ralph Uwazuruike

Founder of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Ralph Uwazuruike has announced the renaming of the group to Biafra Independent Movement (BIM). He announced this on Sunday in an interview at the Ikemba Ojukwu Memorial library in Owerri. “The change in name became absolutely necessary because of the sad introduction... Read More

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