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November 9, 2015

EkitiGate: Army sets up panel to investigate officers

A five-man panel has been constituted by the Nigerian army to investigate alleged misconduct and shoddy dealings by some officers during the Ekiti and Osun State governorship elections in 2014. In February 2015, an audio recording went public, in which Brigadier General Aliyu Momoh was heard taking instructions from former Minister of Defense Musiliu Obanikoro, on the conduct... Read More
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November 9, 2015

Acting Clerk of Senate is dead

Adedotun Durojaiye, the Acting Clerk of the Nigerian Senate, has died. Vanguard reports that the Acting Clerk had been under the weather for some time, before he passed away at a hospital in Abuja. The report stated that Durojaiye, who became Acting Clerk in 2014, died on Sunday night. Durojaiye presided over the controversial inauguration of... Read More
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November 9, 2015

Nigeria: The aphorism of youth exclusion in government

The return of Nigeria to democracy in 1999 gave room for expression of suppressed age group, ethnic and social demands bottled up by decades of repressive and tough military rule. Nigeria is distinguished with her high diversity, however, the heterogeneity of the Nigeria society is not limited to its numerous ethnic groups and languages, different... Read More
November 9, 2015

MTN CEO resigns over $5.2 billion NCC fine

The Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of telecommunications giant, MTN, Sifiso Dabengwa, has resigned. Dabengwa’s resignation comes after the $5.2 billion fine imposed on the company by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The South African telecommunications company was fined over its failure to cut 5.1 million unregistered subscribers. In a statement issued in Johannesburg on Monday, MTN announced... Read More
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November 9, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Wanted terrorist arrested at airport | 12 post-Taraba judgement deaths | Buhari to inaugurate ministers | More stories

Wanted terrorist arrested at Abuja airport. Punch Osinbajo reiterates that Buhari will fulfill campaign promises. Vanguard APC, PDP clash in Taraba, 12 dies. This Day Wike appoints new 12 special advisers, 2 social media aides. YNaija US lawmaker says Nigeria is safe for foreign visitors. Leadership Ibori says he didn’t sponsor Biafra agitation. This Day... Read More
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November 9, 2015

Opinion: Making sense of the judgement of the Taraba Election Tribunal

The judgment of the Taraba State Governorship Election Tribunal delivered on Saturday is raising dust in Nigeria’s political circle and as expected many commentators, particularly those with partisan interests and many others, still, who have their party political and ethnic monocle on and who view law and justice from the binary of the Peoples Democratic Party... Read More
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November 9, 2015

Governor Wike appoints 12 Special Advisers, 2 social media aides, others

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has approved the appointment of 12 Special Advisers and two social media aides. The new appointment was disclosed on Sunday, November 8, by Simeon Nwakaudu, the new Special Assistant (Media) to the Rivers State Governor. The new Special Advisers are; Cyril Dum Wite, Engr. Nkem Nweribe, Barrister Chris Itamunoala, Daisy West, Sir. Elems Ogbowu, Barrister Okiri Aribitonye, Prince Shedrack... Read More
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November 9, 2015

‘As governor, there’s no way you won’t step on toes’ – Gabriel Suswam

Former Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue, says he did not steal government money, neither did he siphon money from the state. Suswam, who is on trial over money laundering and embezzlement, said on Sunday that he’s not a thief nor a criminal. Speaking at a special thanksgiving service organised for him at the Holy Ghost Catholic... Read More
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November 9, 2015

Why the US will not support cash exchange for Chibok girls

Walter Carrington, a former United States’ Ambassador to Nigeria, says it is important to rescue and bring back as many Chibok girls as possible. The retired diplomat however, said the US government will not support any moves to offer financial reward to the Boko Haram insurgents in exchange for Chibok girls. The Boko Haram terrorists abducted over... Read More
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November 9, 2015

How wanted Boko Haram terrorist was arrested en route Lagos

One of the 100 suspects Boko Haram insurgents declared wanted, was arrested on Sunday evening, by Aviation security. The suspect, Chindo Bello was nabbed at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja by Aviation Security, while boarding Aero Contractors’ Airline flight to Lagos. Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, released a statement, saying the suspect was later handed... Read More
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November 9, 2015

Presidency releases programme schedule for inauguration of ministers-designate

The Presidency has confirmed that the inauguration of the ministers-designate will be carried out on Wednesday, November 11. From a statement released by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, it was revealed that the ministers-designate are allowed to invite only two guests for their inauguration. The Presidency also revealed that the... Read More
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November 9, 2015

‘Little girls who want to be governor now have a role model’ – Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has commended Senator Aisha Alhassan on her doggedness and passion. Alhassan was recently declared the winner of the Taraba governorship election after the tribunal nullified the election of Governor Darius Ishaku. The court ordered governor-elect paid a courtesy visit to the former Vice President over the weekend, and he expressed... Read More
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November 9, 2015

Taraba tribunal judgement is a rape of justice – Wike

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has described the Taraba election tribunal judgement on the state’s governorship election, as a rape of justice. The Taraba Governorship Election Tribunal had on Saturday, nullified the election Governor Darius Ishaku of the Peoples Democratic Party. Citing the lack of an acceptable and INEC-recognised primary election in the PDP, the tribunal... Read More
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November 8, 2015

Opinion: Sambo Dasuki’s travails and the rule of law

It is indisputable fact that insecurity and corruption portend danger to the prosperity of any given nation. Every right thinking Nigerian, including this writer must support the government’s drive towards scratching off the shackles of insecurity and corruption. However, as a minister in the temple of justice, it is imperative to state that flagrant violation... Read More
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