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November 12, 2015

‘I was in a relationship a year ago’ – Don Jazzy speaks on ‘Onome’

Eligible spinsters get in here, Don Jazzy may still be available. Speaking to journalists at a press conference on Wednesday, The Mavin CEO was asked if he was in a relationship, and he replied saying: “No, I don’t have a girlfriend”. When asked of the last time he had a relationship, the Dorobucci singer responded saying: “A year ago”.... Read More
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November 12, 2015

5 of 17 retired permanent secretaries involved in corruption scandal

Five of the 17 federal permanent secretaries, who were compulsorily retired by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, may face trial for involvement in corruption. One of the retired senior civil servants has been interrogated by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission(ICPC). Another one is alleged to have embezzled public funds, which he used for exotic... Read More
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November 12, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: PDP disown Dokpesi | Why EFCC can’t probe CCT boss | All there’s know about new ministers | More stories

PDP disowns Dokpesi over apology statement. Premium Times Tinubu says change comes with pain and sacrifice. This Day Newly inaugurated ministers assume duties. Premium Times This is why EFCC won’t probe CCT boss. This Day Names, profiles and portfolios of the new ministers. YNaija Senate Spokesperson says senate is not divided. Leadership Army declares that... Read More
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November 12, 2015

Opinion: When will the true Ebola heroes be recognized?

About one year ago, Nigeria averted what would have become the most explosive and complex Ebola outbreak in any single country in history. On July 20th 2014, an infected and ill Liberian traveler came into the country through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos and began to expose unsuspecting Nigerians right from the airport to... Read More
November 12, 2015

Jude Ndukwe: PDP and Dokpesi’s misplaced apology

The recent apology by the chairman of PDP’s National Conference Planning Committee, High Chief Aleogho Raymond Dokpesi, for what he considers perceived mistakes of the People’s Democratic Party in its last 16 years of leading Nigeria and particularly for fielding former president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, is embarrassing to party members and supporters of the former president.... Read More
November 12, 2015

Names, profiles and portfolios of the ministers in President Buhari’s cabinet

Babatunde Fashola (Lagos)– Substantive Minister – Power, Works and Housing A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), he was Chief of Staff (1999-2007) to former Lagos State Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu before being elected Governor himself. As Governor of Lagos State from 2007 to 2015 he was responsible for key reforms in the areas of taxation,... Read More
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November 12, 2015

‘Ekiti has many solid minerals’ | Fayose’s message to Fayemi is spot-on

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, has urged the new Minister of Solid Minerals, Kayode Fayemi, to use his position for the benefit of Ekiti, which has an abundance of solid mineral resources. While congratulating Fayemi, the governor stated that President Muhammadu Buhari, may have considered the need for the commercial exploitation of the solid minerals in Ekiti... Read More
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November 12, 2015

‘I didn’t promise to make everyone happy’ | Oshiomhole to prosecute the Igbinedions

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole has vowed to prosecute former governor, Lucky Igbinedion and his father, Sir Gabriel Igbinedion. Oshiomhole says he would take the files containing alleged fraud perpetrated during the Lucky Igbinedion administration to Abuja next week in order to begin prosecution. The governor claims that father and son converted properties, funds meant for the people of... Read More
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November 12, 2015

‘Corrupt people, broke nation’ | Read PDP’s cynical reaction to ministers’ portfolios

The National leadership of the Peoples Democratic is unimpressed at the portfolios assigned to the ministers of President Muhammadu Buhari. The opposition party stated on Wednesday, that the portfolio distribution by President Buhari, does not inspire confidence that the government is really after change. National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, warned the new ministers of the challenges... Read More
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November 12, 2015

‘When you need to hide anything, we’ll hide it together’ – Minister of Niger Delta tells staff

The new Minister of Niger Delta Affiars, Pastor Usani Uguru and his Minister of State, Cladius Daramola, have urged their staff not to hide anything from them. Pastor Uguru, who addressed the staff of the ministry, urged the Directors and top management of the ministry to guide the new leadership, in a transparent manner. The... Read More
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November 11, 2015

10 things Fayemi should do immediately at the Ministry of Solid Minerals

Former governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi, is the new Minister of Solid Minerals and Steel Development. His responsibility therefore, will be to oversee an industry that has the potential to be a major cash cow, yet lacks adequate regulation and a proper structure. Minister Fayemi has his work cut out for him, and here... Read More
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November 11, 2015

Opinion: Saraki and the hypocrisy of the Nigerian judicial system

Nigeria operates a form of government that portrays Federalism in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Federation consists of 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory, which are constitutionally empowered with the Legislative, Executive and the Judiciary functions within the scope of their jurisdictions. However, the Judiciary faces certain problems, which show... Read More
November 11, 2015

‘I consulted widely’ | 6 notable quotes from Buhari’s address to new ministers

President Muhammadu Buhari, while inaugurating his ministers on Wednesday, said he was hesitant to rush the process, to avoid making the mistakes of the last administration. Buhari revealed that he was careful in appointing the right ministers into the right positions, as opposed to what was obtainable in the recent past. Below are 6 notable quotes from Buhari’s... Read More
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November 11, 2015

3 quotes by EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu, as he takes over from Lamorde (PHOTOS)

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, has handed over to his successor, Ibrahim Mustapha Magu. Magu, who was appointed on Monday, November 9, has promised to ‘ginger up the anti-corruption campaign’ of President Muhammadu Buhari. The new EFCC boss said corruption must be fought to a standstill, as no meaningful development... Read More
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November 11, 2015

From ‘class monitor’ to ‘minister challenger’, Senator Ben Bruce switches role

Does Senator Ben Murray-Bruce go back to Bayelsa East Senatorial District, to reside with his constituents every other weekend? If he does, then perhaps, he’s somewhat justified for challenging Babatunde Fashola, the newly sworn-in Minister of Power, not to use electricity-generator in his house. The businessman/lawmaker, who was a ‘class monitor‘ just yesterday, is a ‘minister challenger’ today.... Read More
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November 11, 2015

PDP’s Ekweremadu presides over Senate as Lawan, Akume of the APC walk out

Two All Progressives Congress Senators, Ahmed Lawan and George Akume, staged a walk out during plenary session at the Senate. The pair led their colleagues to exit the Red Chamber over the fact that Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu presided over plenary session, in the absence of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Saraki was away at the presidential... Read More
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