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Issa Hayatou is the new acting President of FIFA
October 8, 2015

BREAKING: Issa Hayatou named acting FIFA President

by Desmond Akatugba Issa Hayatou, President of Confederation of African Football, has been appointed as the acting head of world football governing body, FIFA. Below is the official release by FIFA to this effect: “Today, in accordance with Fifa’s Code of Ethics, Joseph S. Blatter was relieved of all his duties as Fifa President following the decision... Read More
October 8, 2015

‘Mikel, Emenike begged Enyeama not to quit Super Eagles’

The drama just would not end. After Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama quit the national team, popular football analyst and radio presenter, Oma Akatugba, claims that influential players such as Mikel Obi and Emmanuel Emenike pleaded with him to reverse his decision. According to Oma Akatugba, the pleas by the duo fell on deaf ears, as... Read More
October 8, 2015

‘Keep quiet, you betrayer!’ | Ex Militants attack Edwin Clark over swipe at GEJ

South South leader, Edwin Clark has been described as a betrayer, by ex-militants under the aegis of Niger Delta Liberation Force, (NDLF). The verbal attack on Clark is as a result of Clark’s statement on Wednesday, where he expressively said that former President, Goodluck Jonathan, was too soft on corruption. The ex-militants, feeling miffed by Clark’s comments,... Read More
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Vincent Enyeama has retired from international football | Photo: Getty
October 8, 2015

Why Enyeama retired from Nigeria’s national team

by Desmond Akatugba Super Eagles’ captain Vincent Enyeama, has announced his decision to quit the national team. Enyeama made the announcement on Thursday morning via his Instagram page. Enyeama’s decision is coming less than 48 hours after his face-off with Sunday Oliseh, gaffer of the Super Eagles. https://instagram.com/p/8klzn7Tao3/?taken-by=vinny2908 The Lille FC shot-stopper had on Tuesday, reported... Read More
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Former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi indicted by Justice Oremeji's probe report
October 8, 2015

Saraki, ex-governors in Senate to show love to Amaechi

In spite of the apparent opposition to his nomination, Senate President, Bukola Saraki and 12 other senators have vowed to put their support behind the confirmation of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi as a cabinet minister. 3 Peoples Democratic Party senators representing Rivers states had objected to Amaechi’s nomination and are ready to scuttle his confirmation. The Nation,... Read More
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Vincent Enyeama quits the Nigerian senior national team || YNaija.com
October 8, 2015

BREAKING: Vincent Enyeama quits Super Eagles

by Desmond Akatugba Captain of the Super Eagles, Vincent Enyeama, has quit the senior national team. Vincent Enyeama revealed his decision to leave the Super Eagles less than an hour ago, via his Instagram page. Enyeama’s decision is coming less than 48 hours after his face-off with Sunday Oliseh, gaffer of the Super Eagles. https://instagram.com/p/8klzn7Tao3/?taken-by=vinny2908... Read More
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October 8, 2015

Diezani reportedly stuck in London till April 2016

Former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke has reportedly been restricted from leaving the United Kingdom where she is to be tried till April 2016. Diezani, who was recently arrested and released on bail, is expected to be arraigned before the magistrate, after the conclusion of investigation into allegations of money laundering and bribery levelled against her. Consequently, she... Read More
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October 8, 2015

Photos of 2face Idibia, Rotimi Amaechi, Ali Baba, others at Basketmouth’s Lord of the Rib show

Celebrities and society people converged for Basket Mouth’s show, the Lord of the Ribs, which recently took place in Lagos. Those in attendance include popular personalities like; Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi singer, 2face Idibia; comedians, Ali Baba and Bovi; NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, and many others. See photos from the event below. Photography by... Read More
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October 8, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Falae attacked again | Edwin Clark takes a swipe at GEJ | Diezani’s stooge to be extradited | More stories

100 Boko Haram members killed in Yobe. This Day PDP boastful, says it has always beaten APC’s candidate, Prince Audu Abubakar. YNaija Chief of army staff promises to meet December deadline on Boko Haram This Day Army retires Abacha’s CSO, Major Al-Mustapha. YNaija Imo court, assembly complex shut as workers indefinite strike. Vanguard Buhari officially meets... Read More
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Al Mustapha compulsorily retired from Army | YNaija.com
October 8, 2015

Abacha’s CSO, Major al-Mustapha compulsorily retired from Army

Major Hamza al-Mustapha, the Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has been compulsorily retired from the Nigerian Army. Al-Mustapha was compulsorily retired as a result of his unavailability in the Army for a period of over 14 years. Punch obtained a copy of the retirement letter sent to Al-Mustapha from the... Read More
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Audu Abubakar, APC Kogi guber candidate | YNaija.com
October 8, 2015

PDP to APC: “We’ve been beating Prince Audu Abubakar since 2003”

The Peoples Democratic Party in Kogi state, has boasted about its record against the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Prince Audu Abubakar. Publicity Secretary of the PDP in the state, Prince Bode Ogunmola, also absolved his party of any involvement with the N11 billion embezzlement allegation leveled against Abubakar. It had been alleged that... Read More
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October 8, 2015

Saraki hosted a delegation from Saudi Arabia yesterday (PHOTOS)

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and other Senate leaders, received a delegation led by Prince Dr. Khalid Bin Abdullah Al Saud, from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The Advisory Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and representatives of the Senate discussed on matters bordering on terrorism and increased partnership of both nations. See photos below:    
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Buhari's meeting with Saraki, Dogara, NASS leaders | YNaija.com
October 8, 2015

Buhari holds first official meeting with Saraki, Dogara, Gbajabiamila, others (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, hosted Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, to a first official meeting. The meeting, which was held late at night at the First Lady’s conference room in the Presidential Villa, was attended by Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari... Read More
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UK requests for Kola Aluko's extradition from Switzerland over links with Diezani Alison-Madueke | YNaija.com
October 8, 2015

Kola Aluko, Diezani’s stooge to be probed, extradited

Oil baron, Kola Aluko, who’s one of the collaborators of former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, may soon be extradited from Switzerland to the United Kingdom. Alison-Madueke, who was arrested in the UK last week for alleged bribery and money laundering, is believed to have carried out many shady dealings with Aluko. The Office of the... Read More
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October 8, 2015

Presidency will react to criticism of Buhari’s ministerial list in the fullness of time

While criticisms and reactions continue to trail the announcement of the ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Presidency has decided not to react just yet. The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, had on Wednesday, announced 21 names from the ministerial list sent to him on September 30. As soon as the names became public knowledge, everyone... Read More
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October 8, 2015

Buhari’s ministerial nominees get over 10 petitions at Senate

The Senate’s Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Petitions has reportedly received not less than 10 petitions from individuals and groups against the 21 ministerial nominees presented for screening by President Muhammadu Buhari. The first batch of the President’s ministerial nominees, comprising of 21 names, were read out to the Senate on Tuesday, October 6. Apart... Read More
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Edwin Clark takes swipe at Jonathan, Obasanjo and Yar'Adua | YNaija.com
October 8, 2015

What Edwin Clark said about GEJ, OBJ and Yar’ Adua yesterday

A former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Edwin Clark, has retired from partisan politics and left his party as well. But not without one last shot at former Presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan and the late Umaru Yar’Adua. Speaking in his Abuja residence on Wednesday when a group, Think Nigeria First Initiative, paid him a courtesy visit-... Read More
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Buhari to meet with Saraki and Dogara at presidential villa
October 7, 2015

President Buhari to meet with Saraki, Dogara, others

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to meet with Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, tonight. Punch Newspapers reports that Buhari’s sit-down with Saraki and Dogara, will start from 9pm. The leadership of the National Assembly are expected to attend the meeting with other lawmakers from both chambers. The meeting... Read More
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Former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi indicted by Justice Oremeji's probe report
October 7, 2015

‘Amaechi’s government took N53 billion from Rivers reserve fund’

The administration of former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi has been accused of diverting N53 billion from the State Reserve Fund. This was contained in the report of the Rivers State Judicial Commission, which was submitted to Governor Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday. Wike had constituted the commission to probe the sale of valued assets belonging to the... Read More
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