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October 22, 2015

Has Nigeria hired foreign mercenaries to fight Boko Haram?

The present administration has reportedly hired mercenaries to support the troops of the Nigerian military in combating insurgent group, Boko Haram. A Turkish news agency -Anadolu Agency- reports that 250 mercenaries have been contracted from a South Africa-based private contractor, Specialized Tasks, Training, Equipment and Protection (STTEP). Vanguard reports that a source at the Nigeria Defence Headquarters revealed... Read More
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October 22, 2015

Fashola commends SkillUp Academy on youth development

In a bid to inspire technical education among the Nigerian Youth of today, SkillUp TVET Limited, an Industry-Backed Technical Skills Competency Development solution firm recently held a graduation ceremony for its students at an event which took place at the LCCI Conference and Exhibition Center, Ikeja, Lagos. The graduation ceremony themed: Beyond Skills Training: Innovation... Read More
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October 22, 2015

What happened right after Amaechi took a bow at the National Assembly (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi was screened at the senate today, Thursday, October 22. Immediately after Amaechi was allowed to ‘bow and go’, a carnival-like crowd mobbed him outside the National Assembly. See photos below: Watch video below, as shared on Instagram by Adebola Williams. https://instagram.com/p/9JEqH3iKk8/
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October 22, 2015

‘You rarely find children of the poor as cultists’ | 7 things Daramola said during #MinisterialScreening

Minister-Designate, Claudius Daramola mounted the podium at the ongoing ministerial screening, after Senator Heineken Lokpobiri was screened. Although no portfolios are attached to the nominees, Daramola was asked questions that centered on education. The Ondo state indigene was also queried on girl child education, cultism, tuition fees, among others. Here are 7 quotes from Daramola’s session: 1. “I... Read More
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October 22, 2015

#MinisterialScreening: 20 rib-cracking memes on Rotimi Amaechi’s screening

The ministerial screening of former Rivers governor, Rotimi Amaechi, was eagerly anticipated by Nigerians, across board. Hence, it was only expected for Amaechi’s screening to nearly-break the internet. While ‘Amaechi’ trended, ‘Rotimi Amaechi’, also did the same, on Twitter. Such was the intensity of the conversation that emanated from the screening of the Minister-Designate. While the tweets were... Read More
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October 22, 2015

#MinisterialScreening: 40 Twitter reactions to Rotimi Amaechi’s screening

After weeks of feverish anticipation, former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi has finally been screened at the senate. There was drama during the entire process, with Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio saying the Peoples Democratic Party will not ask him any question because petitions against him had just been received. Majority Leader, Ali Ndume retorted, saying... Read More
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Ohimai Amaize has renounced the Peoples Democratic Party | YNaija.com
October 22, 2015

@MrFixNigeria, Ohimai Amaize dumps PDP during #MinisterialScreening

Ohimai Godwin Amaize, the former Special Adviser on Media to Musiliu Obanikoro, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party. Amaize, possibly displeased with the conduct of the PDP Senators at the ongoing ministerial screening, denounced the opposition party via his Twitter page. The popular Twitter personality stated that the PDP has no future, while also stressing that... Read More
October 22, 2015

#MinisterialScreening: After answering 1 question, Senator Heineken takes a bow

Ministerial nominee, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has been seamlessly screened by the Senate. Senator Heineken was the second nominee to be screened on Thursday after Rotimi Amaechi. When he mounted the podium, Senate President, Bukola Saraki, asked Senator Heineken to educate the Senate on environmental rights in relation to the Niger Delta area. After answering the question... Read More
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October 22, 2015

Visa collaborates with Interswitch for ‘The Quickteller experience’

Global payment technology giant Visa and Africa’s leading digital payment and e commerce provider Interswitch have come together to announce a partnership that sees visa cardholders being able to perform business transactions through Interswitch’s multichannel payment platform; Quickteller. Speaking at the media briefing session which held at the prestigious Lily gate hotel Lekki on Thursday... Read More
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October 22, 2015

Closed session ends as Senate begins screening of 6 ministerial nominees

The Senate has come out of its closed session and ministerial screening is expected to commence, imminently. 6 ministerial nominees are expected to be screened today, Thursday, October 22. The six ministerial nominees are former Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi; former Speaker, Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Heineken Lopkobiri; Claudius Omoyele Daramola (Ondo). Others... Read More
October 22, 2015

Soldiers guilty of rigging Ekiti, Osun elections should be dismissed – Opadokun

Ayo Opadokun, the Convener of the Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reforms, has enjoined the Nigeria military to dismiss any officer found guilty of working with politicians to rig the 2014 governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states. Opadokun, stated this in an interview on Wednesday, pointing out that the outcome of the probe would serve as a deterrent... Read More
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October 22, 2015

Excitement as Rotimi Amaechi arrives National Assembly (See Photos)

Ministerial nominee, Rotimi Amaechi, has arrived the National Assembly, for his ministerial screening. Amaechi, who’s donning his traditional attire, arrived less than 30 minutes ago. The former governor of Rivers, should have been screened since last week, but his screening was twice postponed. Barring any extraordinary occurrence, Amaechi will be screened today. See photos below:
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October 22, 2015

Why Senators failed to hold ministerial screening on Wednesday

Deputy President, Ike Ekweremadu, should have presided over the screening of ministerial nominees on Wednesday. Senate President, Bukola Saraki, was unavailable on the day, to attend his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Ordinarily, Ekweremadu should have filled in for his boss, but the All Progressives Congress Senators didn’t allow that to happen. Senate Majority Leader,... Read More
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October 22, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Falae wasn’t paid salary as minister | Wike warns against pro-Biafra protest | Saraki was begged to enter the dock| More stories

Aregbesola, PDP at loggerheads over salary cut allegations. Premium Times INEC gets new chairman, Yakubu. This Day Falae says he wasn’t paid salary as minister. Premium Times Ndume says senate belongs to the APC, Amaechi can’t be disqualified. YNaija Boko Haram shot 20 people. This Day You lied, i never said rich Nigerians are joining... Read More
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October 22, 2015

Opinion: Can Nigeria survive the Saraki safari?

Senate President Bukola Saraki and his company have done something to, ensure lightening never strikes the same place twice. They have killed that idiom! On Wednesday, 20th October, 2015, Saraki reported at the Code of Conduct Tribunal Abuja in continuation of his trial for false declaration of assets and corrupt enrichment. He gloated and gloried... Read More
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