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October 12, 2015

NNPC boss was supposed to be Jonathan’s Petroleum Minister – Metuh

National publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, has revealed that the Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Ibe Kachikwu, was supposed to be Minister of Petroleum two years ago under the last administration. Metuh disclosed this on Monday, while speaking on Channels Television programme, Sunrise Daily. “Ibe Kachikwu was supposed to be Minister of Petroleum under PDP... Read More
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October 12, 2015

‘Jonathan is the reason power supply improved, not Buhari’

Former Minister of Power, Chinedu Nebo says the improvement in power supply was achieved by former President, Goodluck Jonathan and not President Muhammadu Buhari’s body language. Nebo stated that Jonathan did his best to achieve optimum electricity supply and to improve the power sector, but ‘some people did not want him to succeed’. Nebo spoke in Ikole Ekiti on... Read More
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University of Calabar students stage protest | YNaija.com
October 12, 2015

University of Calabar students protest poor amenities (PHOTOS)

Undergraduates of the University of Calabar are currently staging a protest in the school campus. The students are protesting the deplorable state of basic amenities in the school’s hostels. Their complaints range from lack of water and power as well as unusable toilets for the females. The students, who are chanting the name of the new Vice Chancellor, have blocked... Read More
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October 12, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Tinubu attacks Saraki | Falae’s abductors arrested | No immunity for NASS leaders | More stories

Ben Murray- Bruce says ministers should live modest. YNaija NEMA, Police confirms that no explosion in Karu. Leadership Federal Government responsible for Alamieyeseigha’s death- Fayose YNaija Gov Umahi says its senseless for PDP not to support Buhari. Leadership Tinubu attacks Saraki again. This Day ICPC boss takes anti-corruption campaign to airports. Leadership 5 Falae suspected... Read More
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Waje harps on how she coped after getting pregnant in the University | YNaija.com
October 12, 2015

How I survived getting pregnant in the university – Waje

Singer, Waje, went nostalgic and socially conscious on Sunday, October 11, when the ‘girl child day’ was commemorated. In an emotional note on her Instagram page, Waje shared the tale of how her journey as a single parent has been so far. Waje revealed that after getting pregnant in the university, she considered quitting, but... Read More
October 12, 2015

Fayose blames Federal Government for Alamieyeseigha’s death

Ayo Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, has blamed the All Progressive Congress led Federal Government for the death of former Bayelsa State Governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha. Fayose said on Sunday, that Alamieyeseigha should have been left alone to live in peace, after already serving his sentence and forfeiting his properties. The governor accused the Federal Government of orchestrating the... Read More
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October 12, 2015

Nollywood stars get plots of land from Gambian President

Several Nollywood stars have received plots of land from Gambia President, Prof Dr Sheik AJ Jammeh. The land presentation was done on Saturday, October 11, by Vice President Dr Mrs Isatou Njie-Saidy, at the Presidential palace in Banjul. The Nollywood stars include: Francis Duru, Segun Arinze, Monalisa Chinda, Patience Ozokwor, Eucharia Anunobi, Ejike Asiegbu, Tony... Read More
October 12, 2015

Rotimi Amaechi’s former commissioners defend their boss

Former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has been defended by commissioners who served during his tenure, over the report of the State Judicial Commission of Inquiry that funds were misappropriated during the last administration. According to the commissioners, the report of the Justice George Oremeji-led commission was a blatant fabrication design to taint Amaechi and all those who worked with him.... Read More
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James Ibori insists that Alamieyeseigha was not corrupt | YNaija.com
October 12, 2015

Alamieyeseigha had only one house in his village – James Ibori

Former governor of Delta state, James Ibori, who’s imprisoned in the United Kingdom, has reacted to the death of former Bayelsa state governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha. Alamieyeseigha died of cardiac arrest on Saturday, October 10, in Port Harcourt. Speaking through his spokesperson, Tony Eluemunor, the former governor said Alamieyeseigha was a victim of evil politics and great hypocrisy.... Read More
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October 12, 2015

“I will not join issues with you” | Saraki replies Tinubu

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, says he remains a loyal member of the All Progressives Congress, in spite of Bola Tinubu’s insinuation that he’s a Peoples Democratic Party member at heart. APC National leader, Tinubu, had released a statement on Sunday, denying being in cahoots with Saraki to derail the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari. In... Read More
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October 12, 2015

‘PDP is in Saraki’s soul’ | ‘The Sun has sunk to a new low’ – Tinubu

The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu has reacted to a publication by The Sun newspapers that he’s colluding with Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to truncate the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari. The publication had reported that Tinubu was upset over the fact that he didn’t have as much input as desired... Read More
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October 11, 2015

6 suspects arrested for Olu Falae’s kidnap

Six suspects have been arrested by the Police in relation to the abduction of the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Olu Falae. Falae was abducted by suspected Fulani herdsmen from his farm in Ilado village, Akure North, Ondo state. The elder statesmen was released days later after a ransom of N5million had been paid... Read More
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October 11, 2015

Explosion rocks beer parlour in Lagos

There has been an explosion inside a beer parlour located at L&K Street, Oworonsoki, inward Mayaki, Lagos. According to the South West Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency, Ibrahim Farinloye, four people including a girl were injured in the explosion in the locked beer parlour. He said: “Fire service and police are trying to find out the cause of the... Read More
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October 11, 2015

Nobel laureate vs ministerial nominee: Soyinka takes the high road

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has announced his resignation as the Chairman Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding (CBCIU)  following the continued rift between him and former Governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola. In a statement released on Saturday, Soyinka said that he was frustrated and embarrassed at the continued reference of a court suit... Read More
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