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October 29, 2015

PDP Senators’ decision to walk out is democracy in action – APC

The All Progressives Congress has described the ratification of Minister-Designate, Rotimi Amaechi, as a clear indication that the ruling party is finally united. The party stated that the confirmation of the former Rivers Governor, has shown that the lawmakers are willing to be in synergy with the party. National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, released a statement... Read More
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October 29, 2015

‘Loyalty, betrayal and CCT trial’ | What Nigerian Twitter is saying about Saraki

The confirmation of Rotimi Amaechi as a minister, by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, is threatening to break the internet… well, Nigerian Twitter. Although the Peoples Democratic Party Senators vehemently opposed the approval of the former governor of Rivers state, Saraki stepped in and made sure he sailed through. Nigerians, in trademark style, took to Twitter, to harp ceaselessly... Read More
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October 29, 2015

BREAKING: Senate approves 17 of Buhari’s ministerial nominees… Amaechi made to wait

After emerging from a closed session on Thursday, the Senate ratified the nomination of 17 ministers. Chairman of the Ethics and Privileges Committee, Senator Anyanwu is presently addressing the Senate on the findings from the petitions against Rotimi Amaechi. Debate is raging-on in the upper chamber over the report of the committee. Meanwhile, Senate has approved the... Read More
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Boko Haram's rocket making factory | YNaija.com
October 29, 2015

This is Boko Haram’s rocket-making factory (PHOTOS)

Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, has released pictures of its rocket-making factory, in an unidentified location. The ISIS affiliated Boko Haram, on Wednesday, released the photos showing the process of producing rockets for its insurgency. The photos were shared on the Twitter page of Terror Monitor, an organisation that monitors the activities of terrorist groups globally.... Read More
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October 29, 2015

These are the contracts, benefits Edwin Clark got from Jonathan – Ijaw group

Reacting to Edwin Clark’s statement that he did not benefit anything from former President, Goodluck Jonathan, a group, Ijaw Justice Forum (IJF), has described him as ungrateful. The group claimed that the former Federal Commissioner for Information received cash gifts from influential Nigerians, as a result of his closeness to Jonathan. Ijaw Justice Forum, also insisted that... Read More
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October 29, 2015

100-year-old mother of Sylva’s running mate abducted in Bayelsa

The mother of the running-mate of Timipre Sylva, has been abducted in Bayelsa state. 100-year-old Madam Ebifeghe Dikoro, is the mother of Chief Wilberforce Igiri. Sylva and Igiri are flying the flag of the All Progressives Congress candidate in the Bayelsa governorship election. Further details will be added to this developing story, when we know more…
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APC, PDP Senators hold separate meetings over Amaechi and Uguru | YNaija.com
October 29, 2015

Ministerial confirmation: APC, PDP Senators in last minute strategy meeting

To formulate or possibly to fine-tune their respective strategies ahead of the ministerial confirmation, Senators of the PDP and the APC, have gone into separate meetings. Senators of the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress, are at loggerheads over the confirmation of the two ministerial nominees, Rotimi Amaechi and Usani Uguru. The PDP... Read More
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Governorship candidate of the PDP, Senator Gyang Nyam Pwajok is dead | YNaija.com
October 29, 2015

PDP governorship candidate, Senator Pwajok dies in India

A governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Gyang Nyam Pwajok is dead. Senator Pwajok, represented the PDP, in the 2014 gubernatorial election in Plateau State. National Publicity Secretary of the opposition party, Olisa Metuh and Chuwang Dung, the Head of his media team during the election campaign, confirmed his death. Pwajok reportedly died on Wednesday night, in... Read More
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October 29, 2015

Buhari set to inaugurate, assign portfolios to ministers next week

President Mu­hammadu Buhari could possibly inaugurate and assign portfolios to his ministers next week. The Sun reports that a Presidency source revealed that President Bu­hari is expected to swear-in the new ministers during the course of the coming week. The report states that the swearing-in ceremony will most certainly take place between Monday and Wednesday. “For now, the plan is... Read More
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October 29, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: 9 big moments from Republican debate | APC wants Fayose’s aide arrested | How Apple became world’s most valuable company | More stories

100 Boko Haram suspects declared wanted. Leadership Police arrests 4 for impersonating military personnel. Vanguard Court adjourns Dasuki trial. Punch Emir of Kano sacks Ciroman Kano. Leadership APC calls for arrest of Fayose aide, commissioner over murder of NURTW chairman. Vanguard Reps to probe GEJ’s airport projects. Nation Emir of Kano explains why there is... Read More
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October 29, 2015

Opinion: Nigerians and the misconception of national unity

Just recently, Nigeria celebrated its 55th independence anniversary amidst a mixed atmosphere of renewed political hope and optimism on the one hand and the fear of an uncertain economic future on the other. The general belief is that the country has made some progress democratically and it is well positioned to begin the journey of... Read More
October 29, 2015

Why the war against Boko Haram is facing challenges – Emir of Kano

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, says the lack of cooperation and inter-agency rivalry between the nation’s security agencies, may hinder the Boko Haram war. The former Governor of Central Bank, stated on Wednesday, that security agencies must have a synergy, to effectively tackle terrorism. The Emir revealed this at the second edition of Nigeria... Read More
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October 29, 2015

There won’t be a ‘coordinating minister of the economy’ – VP Osinbajo

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinabjo has revealed that there would be no coordinating minister of the economy in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The administration of former President, Goodluck Jonathan, introduced the designation of ‘coordinating Minister of the economy’. Osinbajo revealed this on Wednesday, when the Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Jonathan Richardson, visited him... Read More
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October 29, 2015

Nnamdi Kanu’s Biafra group disowned, ‘condemned’ by ‘Citizens of Enugu’

The violent agitation of the Nnamdi Kanu-led Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been condemned by a pressure group, Concerned Citizens of Enugu State. The Concerned Citizens of Enugu State (CCES), has criticised the activities of IPOB over the detention of Kanu, the Director of Radio Biafra. Kanu was arrested two weeks ago, by the Department of State... Read More
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