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November 17, 2015

‘N6bn wasn’t spent on presidential fleet’ | Presidency is frustrated and tired of distractions

Contrary to widespread speculation, the Presidency maintains that N2.3 billion, and not N6 billion, was spent on maintenance of the presidential air fleet since May. Reacting to the rumour mill on Tuesday, the presidency expressed frustration over the fictional report that has portrayed Nigeria in a negative light. Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to... Read More
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November 17, 2015

South East governors took a decision on Pro-Biafran protests today

Governors of the South East region held a meeting on Tuesday, to discuss the growing spate of pro-Biafran protests by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB). Present at the meeting were: Governor Ifeany Ugwuanyi of Enugu state, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state, Rochas Okorocha... Read More
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November 17, 2015

This is what Buhari believes will take Nigeria out of poverty

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, said the diversification of the economy through agriculture and solid minerals mining is the way to eradicate poverty in the country. Buhari made the assertion while speaking in Kebbi state at the official launch of the N40 Billion “Anchor Borrowers’ Programme” (ABP) organized by the Central Bank of Nigeria for rice... Read More
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November 17, 2015

How politicians plan to use thugs, police uniforms to manipulate Kogi elections – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase, says the force has uncovered plans by some politicians in Kogi to clothe thugs in police uniform during the state governorship election slated for Saturday, November 21. Arase, who disclosed this on Tuesday in Lokoja, at a stakeholders’ forum, said the primary objective of the shady politicians was to disrupt the... Read More
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November 17, 2015

Fayose to Lai Mohammed: “You need to be cured of basket mouth syndrome”

Ayo Fayose’s camp is at it again! Lere Olayinka, Special Assistant to the Ekiti State Governor on Public Communications and New Media has given a not so friendly description of Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed while reacting to the minister’s statement that Fayose and other people looking into President Buhari’s Treasury Single Account policy should... Read More
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November 17, 2015

Opinion: Buhari’s Ministers and the change agenda

Almost six months after the commencement of his administration, President Muhammadu Buhari eventually inaugurated the Federal Executive Council (FEC) with new Ministers sworn in and assigned portfolios on November 11, 2015. Buhari of the All Progressives Congress, APC, assumed office as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on May 29, 2015 alongside Vice... Read More
November 17, 2015

Sam Eleanya: Kanu’s Biafra masturbation or Nehemiah’s earthy but tested way? (Part III)

Yesterday, was dedicated to first of five distinguishing things between Nehemiah’s timeless way for reconstructing a broken but beloved homeland and the death-dishing methods of the hordes of ethnicpreneurs and politicspreneurs who have set their sight on notoriety and ill-gotten wealth, self-preservation from deserved justice or monthly amnesty allowance leveraging the Ndi-Igbo name or any... Read More
November 17, 2015

Charlie Sheen finally reveals he’s HIV positive (WATCH)

Finally, we’ve heard from the horse’s mouth. Hollywood actor, Charlie Sheen is currently on the Today Show, where he has confirmed the reports that he’s HIV positive. In an interview with Matt Lauer, the 50-year-old actor said: “It’s a hard three letters to absorb. It’s a turning point in one’s life.” Sheen told the interviewer that he was... Read More
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November 17, 2015

‘Hello’ gets a break! Adele debuts new single ‘When We Were Young’ (WATCH)

We’re genuinely sorry Ruby Gyang… your ‘Hello’ cover was a tad late. Adele recently performed a new single When We Were Young off her forthcoming album, 25 at a live performance at The Church Studios in London. During the live session, some of the tracks on her third album (due for worldwide release on November 20) were mixed and mastered.... Read More
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November 17, 2015

‘No apologies’ | One week after, Dokpesi sings another tune (READ)

Raymond Dokpesi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, infers that the entirety of the Nigerian media industry is filled with liars and every reporter in the business misquoted him, a week ago. What are the odds… The Peoples Democratic Party chieftain has denied apologising on behalf of his party for fielding former President Goodluck Jonathan, in... Read More
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November 17, 2015

FG may begin free school meals, N5,000 monthly stipend in 2016

In the first quarter of the year, during the its presidential campaign, the All Progressive Congress (APC) made a lot of promises to Nigerians, and now the chicken has come home to roost. One of these promises is the now-contentious N5,000 monthly stipend for unemployed youth. APC assured Nigerians that if their candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari,... Read More
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November 17, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Hillary Clinton is often confused | Why ISIS is losing | Army warns against Pro-Biafra protest in Lagos | More stories

Fayose calls Buhari is a shadow chaser. YNaija Army stops fresh Boko Haram attack in Maiduguri. Leadership This is what Buhari said about Jonathan’s govt. YNaija Army warns against Pro-Biafra protest in Lagos. Punch INEC begins distribution of PVCs to newly registered voters in Kogi. Daily Post Okowa says Governors will diversify the economy. This Day PDP chieftain, Smart... Read More
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November 17, 2015

‘I won’t use your money to marry more wives’ | This is one of Sylva’s campaign promises

There should be a political satire show on Channels, AIT, NTA, STV… and the likes, and it should be called- ‘Politicians say the darnedest things’. Forgive us for expecting a politician to make ‘only’ tangible promises during electioneering, even if they’re flat-out lies. Forgive us for expecting Timipre Sylva to stick to promises like ‘creation of employment opportunities... Read More
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November 17, 2015

‘This government is chasing shadows’ | If Fayose doesn’t talk about Buhari… who will?

Perhaps, a week will come when Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, would fail to utter a word about President Muhammadu Buhari, a man he loves to hate and hates to love. In this week’s offering, Fayose compares Buhari’s administration to that of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. According to the man who recently celebrated his 55th birthday,... Read More
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