12 ministers of state, 24 ministers: This is what Buhari’s cabinet looks like

President Muhammadu Buhari, renowned for his shrewdness, has lived up to his name, by slashing the number of federal ministries to 24. Since the rumour hit the grapevine months ago that President Buhari may possibly reduce the number of ministries, several figures have been bandied around, in a bid to ascertain the level of reduction.... Read More

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November 11, 2015

This is why PDP will win Bayelsa election – BoT Chairman

Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bello Haliru Mohammed, says Governor Seriake Dickson deserves to be re-elected at the forthcoming Bayelsa governorship election of December 5. Mohammed made the statement on Tuesday, during a meeting of the National Campaign Committee on Bayelsa State 2015 Governorship Election. The BoT Chairman of... Read More

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November 11, 2015

BREAKING: Buhari reduces ministries to 24 + Full list of ministerial portfolios

President Muhammadu Buhari has reduced the number of ministries to 24. He revealed this on Wednesday, while assigning portfolios to the new ministers at their inauguration, taking place at the presidential villa. Rotimi Amaechi was named minister of transport, while Babtunde Fashola was named minister of power, works and housing. Below is the full list of the ministers... Read More

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November 11, 2015

House of Tara launches new corporate headquarters in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Africa’s leading beauty brand, House of Tara – iconic for setting up the first make up studio and establishing Nigeria’s first make up school in 2004 launched its new corporate office located at 13A Onikepo Akande street, Lekki Pennisula scheme I, Lekki, Lagos, on Sunday November 8, 2015. The building interior was designed by Jumoke... Read More

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November 11, 2015

Etisalat, Indomie partner PIN to train 476 students in Kano

Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) trained 476 students at the 4th Edition of the ‘Dare to be B.I.G. (the Brightest ICT Guy/Girl)’ training and quiz competition for secondary schools. The training and quiz competition was supported by the Kano State Ministry of Education. The event took place from October 20th -22nd, 2015. Training covered basic computer skills,... Read More

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November 11, 2015

Fani-Kayode to Dokpesi: ‘Apologising for fielding Jonathan is inappropriate’

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, says the Peoples Democratic Party did not err in its decision to field former President, Goodluck Jonathan, as its presidential candidate in the last election. Chairman of DAAR Communication and chieftain of the PDP, Raymond Dokpesi, had said on Tuesday, that the party acted wrongly by going against its rotation policy,... Read More

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November 11, 2015

LASTMA boss will keep Lagos roads ‘clear at all times’… but drive with ‘sanity’

When the new LASTMA boss is a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, you know what to expect. The new traffic boss in Lagos state, has promised to ensure a free flow of traffic within the metropolis, as opposed to what’s been obtainable in the past few months. Chris Olakpe, CEO of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority... Read More

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November 11, 2015

Buhari begins inauguration of 36 ministers

President Muhammadu Buhari has commenced the inauguration of his ministers-designate at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja. Present at the inauguration ceremony are: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara. The ministers are presently taking oaths before the President in batches of four.

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November 11, 2015

PUMA Announces Autolacing Shoes

Puma just subtly announced its auto-lacing shoes. Yes, like we needed to get lazier. Anyway, the autolacing works via a patented disc closure system which includes a servo motor that powers a uniquely configured cable system designed to offer tunable support throughout the shoe which is known as Puma AutoDisc.

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November 11, 2015

Prize for innovation: Etisalat splashes N7 million on innovators

After months of numerous entry submissions and rigorous judging sessions, 2 winners have emerged for the 2015 edition of the Etisalat Prize for Innovation. This announcement was made at a glitz and glam event which held on Friday, November 6, 2015 at Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The winners, Obi Brown and Chijioke Ezegbo went... Read More

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November 11, 2015

Ibukun Awosika, Tara Fela Durotoye, Bolanle Olukanni, Mai Atafo and Others Step Out To Launch House of Tara’s Corporate Headquarters

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November 11, 2015

Emir of Zaria applauds Etisalat on renovation of school in his community

Fadi Sanka community in Zaria, Kaduna State was agog as indigenes trooped to witness the formal handover by Nigeria’s most innovative and youth-friendly telecommunications services provider, Etisalat of the renovated and remodeled school buildings as well as the donation of 30 desktop computers to Nuhu Bamali Primary School. The Emir of Zazzau, His Royal Highness,... Read More

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November 11, 2015

Emmanuel Ugwu: Before second termites start TANing President Buhari

In what underscores the pathology of futurist poaching that shapes the contours of Nigerian democracy, someone has kick-started a campaign for President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term, five months into the four year-long play! Buhari is still hamstrung by wonderment at the empty treasury he met upon entering Aso Rock. He has yet to initiate actions... Read More

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November 11, 2015

Apple Music Comes To Android Devices

Apple has released the android version of its popular music app to the Google Play store a few months after the launch.

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November 11, 2015

Opinion: The shocking double speak of Senator Marafa

“A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.” – Aesop Say what you want to say about Kabiru Marafa, the distinguished Senator representing Zamfara Central constituency in the 8th National Assembly, but never call him a shy... Read More

November 11, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Ortom sacks 11, spends N500m | Putin wants to attack US | Aregbesola fights for women | More stories

Benue governor, Ortom buys N500 million vehicles for aides. Premium Times Aregbesola says he will prosecute female genital mutilation. Leadership Ortom sacks 11 permanent secretaries. Punch IBB says he won’t run for any office again. This Day Plot to remove Gbajabiamila revealed. YNaija Sarafoam factory razed by fire. Punch Buhari set to reduce federal ministries... Read More

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November 11, 2015

Opinion: A referendum is better than another Biafra war

The recent agitation from pro Biafrans has become a worrisome affair in the past few months. Insanity is regaled in support of Nnamdi Kanu, an evangelist of Biafra who is given an accolade and trophy by his followers for his continuous efforts in spreading the doctrine through Radio Biafra. Indigenous People of Biafra( IPOB) recently... Read More

November 11, 2015

Policeman misses exam, wishes wife farewell, commits suicide

Corporal Agi Elias was found dead inside his car, at the Police Training School, Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, November 10. The policeman, apparently committed suicide at about 8p.m on Monday, after missing an assessment examination at the Police training school. Elias missed the final examination for the promotional course he was undergoing, as he was stuck in traffic on his way from... Read More

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November 11, 2015

House crisis: Is there a plot to remove or suspend Femi Gbajabiamila?

In the Federal House of Representatives, the lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress, are divided into two factions: Pro-Dogara and Pro-Gbajabiamila. In spite of belonging to the same party, supporters of the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara and Majority Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila, have hardly seen eye-to-eye, since the House was inaugurated. The latest acrimony between Dogara and... Read More

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November 11, 2015

Saraki’s CCT trial judge, Danladi Umar in corruption scandal

Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Justice Danladi Umar- who’s overseeing the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki- may have a few troubles of his own. It has come to the fore that Justice Umar was indicted of corruption by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission a few years ago. The House of... Read More

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November 11, 2015

Sacked Taraba governor says tribunal judgment was ‘accidental’

The sacked Governor of Taraba state, Dairus Ishaku, says the ruling of the State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, is an anomaly. The tribunal had removed Ishaku, and ordered that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Aisha Al-Hassan, be inaugurated as the governor. The tribunal had based its decision on the fact that... Read More

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November 11, 2015

Buhari to reduce federal ministries to 25

It is strongly believed that President Muhammadu Buhari, may have reduced the number of federal ministries to 25. The President has consistently hinted that his government cannot maintain the number of ministries the country has and also recently stated that not all his ministers will have portfolios. Buhari is expected to inaugurate his ministers-designate on... Read More

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November 10, 2015

‘Please forgive us, fielding Jonathan was a mistake’ – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked for forgiveness over its inability to meet the expectations of Nigerians, in the past 16 years. The opposition party said that having taking cognizance of the errors of the past few years, it’s decided to organise a national rebranding conference. Chairman, National Planning Committee of the conference, Raymond Dokpesi, stated... Read More

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November 10, 2015

Opinion: Nigeria, the potential $2 trillion economy

Nigeria’s population is approximately half the size of United State of Americas’ population which is put at about 330 million people. As at 2015, Americas’ budget was $4 trillion, whilst that of Nigeria was put at N4 trillion, benchmarking against the most prosperous economy (America), I strongly believe the economic target our leaders should be... Read More

November 10, 2015

Seyi Shay signs Pepsi endorsement deal (PHOTO)

After tweeting earlier today about joining the likes of Wizkid and Tiwa Savage as a Pespi Ambassador, Seyi shay is no more ‘long-throating’. The singer has just inked a deal with the American multinational beverage giant. The singer who is set to release her solo debut album, ‘Seyi or Shay’, revealed the news on Instagram.

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November 10, 2015

BREAKING: Buhari appoints 18 new permanent secretaries

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed 18 new permanent secretaries as replacement for those retired earlier on Tuesday. Special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed the appointment. He also revealed the approved list of the redeployed sitting permanent secretaries. See the list of the new secretaries below. 1. Mrs. Ayotunde Adesugba... Read More

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November 10, 2015

PDP to Buhari: ‘There is crisis in the land, dialogue with the people’

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned the All Progressive Congress-led Federal Government that it will no longer accept the manipulation of election tribunals. The opposition party said it has had enough of the brazen impunity of the APC government, which is designed to punish members of the PDP. PDP Acting National Chairman, Uche Secondus, said this on Tuesday, at the... Read More

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November 10, 2015

Why I can’t accept PDP’s invitation to rebranding conference – IBB

Former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, says he will not be a part of the upcoming rebranding conference of the Peoples Democratic Party. Babangida says he bade goodbye to partisan politics four years ago after he failed to secure the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party in the presidential elections. The elder statesman released a statement... Read More

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November 10, 2015

Another APC crisis? Dogara, Gbajabiamila supporters fight in NASS lobby

The levee has broken for the second time in a few months, and the water pours over. The All Progressives Congress party is about to witness the outbreak of another internal crisis as lawmakers of the ruling party, on Tuesday, turned the lobby of the Federal House of Representatives, into a battleground. Supporters of the... Read More

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November 10, 2015

Photos from Obasanjo’s closed-door meeting with President Buhari

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, visited President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, at the state house in Abuja. The two leaders held a private meeting, away from the prying eyes of reporters. Photographers on the other hand, got to take a few photos from the meeting. See below:

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