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November 3, 2015

Biafra activists are working for Jonathan – Shehu Sani

Senator Shehu Sani, believes that the agitators of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra, working for former President Goodluck Jonathan. Sani, who represents Kaduna Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, said on Monday, that the new Biafra agitators were carrying out the ‘Plan B’ of Pro-Jonathan loyalists. He said the Biafra forces were upset... Read More
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Customs appoints 6 Deputy Comptrollers-General, 8 Assistant Comptrollers-General | YNaija.com
November 2, 2015

Customs appoints 6 Deputy Comptrollers-General, 8 Assistant Comptrollers-General

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd) has approved the appointment of six acting Deputy Comptrollers-General of Customs. Wale Adeniyi, Public Relations Officer, said on Monday, that the six officers, who are presently Assistant Comptrollers-General, will now occupy the positions of Deputy-Comptrollers-General in acting capacity. They are: I. ACG Idris Suleiman (Finance Administration and Technical Service)... Read More
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November 2, 2015

‘Democracy is threatened under Buhari’s government’ – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party claims that last weekend’s Borno Central Senatorial bye-election were manipulated by the All Progressives Congress-led federal government. Consequently, the party has alerted its members and supporters to be watchful and ready, to defend their votes in the November 21 and December 5 governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states respectively. PDP National Publicity Secretary,... Read More
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November 2, 2015

‘Stop spreading false stories’ | ‘You have military dictatorship syndrome’ | Between Presidency and Fayose

The Presidency has uncharacteristically, perhaps naively obliged Ayo Fayose, and it’s now involved in a back and forth with the Ekiti state governor. Recently, at the graduation ceremony of College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti, the governor called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to address Nigerians on the true state of the economy. Fayose also spoke about the federal allocation... Read More
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November 2, 2015

Ambode appoints retired AIG as new LASTMA boss

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has appointed a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Christian Akioja Olakpe, as the new Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The appointment was communicated via a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Habib Aruna, on Monday. Haruna stated that the new LASTMA boss’ appointment is... Read More
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November 2, 2015

Buhari, Jonathan hold private meeting in Aso Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari hosted former President Goodluck Jonathan to a private meeting on Monday afternoon. The pair met briefly at the new banquet hall of the presidential villa, in Abuja. There were no presidential aides in the meeting, which was reported to have lasted only 10 minutes. Neither Jonathan nor Buhari spoke to journalists as the... Read More
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November 2, 2015

‘We’re proud of your accomplishments’ | Obama praises Bamanga Tukur

A former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bamanga Tukur, has been congratulated by United States President, Barack Obama, on his 80th birthday. Tukur’s Special Assistant on Media, Oliver Okpala, issued a statement, saying that the US President sent a congratulatory letter to his principal. In the letter which, he says was co-signed by Michelle Obama,... Read More
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November 2, 2015

‘Ambode wants to use helicopter purchase to embezzle money’ – PDP

The Lagos state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has voiced its opposition to the plan by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to acquire three helicopters for security and traffic surveillance in the state. The governor has been at the receiving end of widespread backlash since he announced that the state will purchase an helicopter in November, to assist security agencies... Read More
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November 2, 2015

DSS wades into rift between Fulani herdsmen and Afenifere

As a result of the ongoing rift between Fulani herdsmen and the leadership of Afenifere, the Department of State Services (DSS), has organised a dispute-settling meeting between both groups. The meeting set up by the DSS, was between Afenifere and Miyetti Allah Cattle Rearers Association over the lingering animosity between two groups in the South-West. The Director of DSS in... Read More
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November 2, 2015

Missed your BVN registration? Don’t panic, here’s what to do

In spite of the deadline of Saturday, October 31, the Bank Verification Number (BVN) registration exercise will continue. Although the accounts of Nigerians who haven’t registered for BVN will be temporarily blocked, they can still access their accounts upon registration. Most of the commercial banks have started sending messages instructing customers on how to proceed regarding... Read More
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November 2, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Afenifere leader resigns | Buhari waiting for senate confirmation | Police to reopen Dele Giwa’s case | More stories

Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti resigns. Ynaija Nigeria government set to stop Dansuki overseas medical trip. Premium Times Troops raids militants hideouts, recovers weapons. Punch CJN explains reasons EFCC, ICPC fail to successfully prosecute corrupt politicians. YNaija Presidency warns Fayose of federal allocation. Leadership Police might reopen Dele Giwa’s murder case. Punch Presidency reacts to speculated... Read More
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November 2, 2015

Would you be more comfortable if Buhari’s ministers declare their assets?

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, set the precedence a few months ago, by declaring their assets. One of the support-groups of the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign, had also said back then, that everyone appointed under Buhari would declare their assets. And now that the President is set to inaugurate and assign... Read More
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November 2, 2015

Why EFCC, ICPC fail to successfully prosecute corrupt politicians – CJN

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, has explained the reason behind the failure of the nation’s anti-graft agency to ‘successfully’ prosecute high profile corruption cases. Mohammed said the anti-graft commissions usually bring before the court, cases with too many charges tied to them. The CJN said that for a prosecution to be successful,... Read More
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November 2, 2015

Our 20 favorite pictures, moments from Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro’s wedding

Actress, Lilian Esoro and CEO of MMMG, Ubi Franklin, finally got married on Sunday, November 1. The white wedding and the follow-up reception had an array of entertainment industry celebrities in attendance. We bring you the 20 finest moments from the day: https://instagram.com/p/9jdZHLnZ0H/?tagged=lilianubi2015 https://instagram.com/p/9jj6UnDi0x/?tagged=lilianubi2015 https://instagram.com/p/9j9MNmDpZb/?tagged=lilianubi2015 https://instagram.com/p/9j8tFKgD01/?tagged=lilianubi2015 https://instagram.com/p/9joppZndm6/?tagged=lilianubi2015 https://instagram.com/p/9jdZltEAH3/?tagged=lilianubi2015  
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November 2, 2015

Ministerial portfolios: What’s the hold up? – The Senate

While President Muhammadu Buhari can’t be absolved of blame in the seemingly unending wait for the composition of his cabinet, the National Assembly is responsible for the recent delay. The Presidency claims to have not yet received feedback from the Senate regarding the confirmation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial nominees. Hence, the delay in the inauguration... Read More
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Garba Shehu and Femi Adesina, say Buhari hasn't assigned portfolios to ministers | YNaija.com
November 2, 2015

“Was it officially signed?” | Presidency reacts to speculated list of ministerial portfolios

Having been inundated with series of communication regarding the list of speculated ministerial portfolios that spread through social media over the weekend, the Presidency has been forced to comment. According to the Presidential spokespersons, no list assigning portfolios to the already-screened ministers was released. Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina... Read More
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November 2, 2015

These are the speculated portfolios of Buhari’s ministers

After 6 months of nail-biting, mind-blowing suspense, President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial nominees were eventually screened by the Senate last week. The nominees were screened without portfolios, and it is expected that President Buhari will inaugurate the new ministers and assign portfolios to them this week. But Nigerians, having waited this long, appear to have exhausted... Read More
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November 1, 2015

Buhari can’t be distracted by Metuh, a broken record – Presidency

The Presidency says it will not paint a false picture of the country to the outside world for the sake of ‘marketing’ Nigeria. Speaking on behalf of the presidency, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said the misdeeds of the Peoples Democratic Party government will not be emulated by the present government. In... Read More
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November 1, 2015

I’m being witch-hunted because I supported Jonathan – Orubebe

Elder Godsday Orubebe, former Minister of Niger Delta, says he’s being framed by the Code of Conduct Tribunal, because of his support for former President, Goodluck Jonathan. Orubebe is to be arraigned on November 9, on a four count-charge of bribery and false assets declaration at the CCT. The former minister, revealed during a press conference... Read More
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November 1, 2015

‘Ambode finds the job challenging’ | 6 things we learnt from #JJMeetsAmbode

Social media influencer, Japheth Omojuwa engaged the governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode in a Sunday chat on Twitter. Omojuwa asked Ambode questions regarding his governance of Lagos state and issues affecting Lagos as well as what he’s doing to effect change. During the question and answer session, we grasped 10 things. 1. Ambode finds... Read More
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