Edwin Clark to Buhari: Deal with corrupt politicians or else, they’ll sink the country

Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South South leader, Edwin Clark has cried out over the level of corruption in the country and the economic crisis which have all combined to cause stagnation in the progress of Nigeria over the years. He warned that if President Muhammadu Buhari fails to deal severely with those who... Read More

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Business Connect: Eseoghene Odiete on creating an innovative brand in the Fashion Industry

Meet Eseoghene Odiete 25, named by YNaija as one of Africa’s 25 best entrepreneurs under 25 in 2015 and 40 under 40 Nigerian Entrepreneurs by Biz Watching. Ese is an award winning fashion and social entrepreneur. She started her business in 2013 with the little experience she had about business right after she graduated from... Read More

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Dear first class graduates, NYSC says you’ll be forced to teach

Don’t get too excited. The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Johnson Olawunmi has got a lot of goodies on his plate to dish out this season. He started with barring pregnant women and PG students from participating in the service, now, he has said prospective corps members with first class... Read More

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Majek Fashek escaped from rehab because their medicines ‘weakened his manhood’

The other day, Majek Fashek claimed he couldn’t go to rehab because it scares and depresses him. This week he’s saying rehab affected his “manhood”. See excerpts from his Encomium interview: Is there any hope of you and your wife getting back together? It’s up to my wife, if she loves me. She’s a woman,... Read More

What militant leaders will discuss during Saturday’s emergency meeting in Bayelsa

Former militant leaders have been summoned for an emergency meeting on Saturday, July 25. Leader of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta, Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, on Thursday, July 23, sent a memo to the commanders and leaders of the various wings of the militant group to attend an emergency meeting. Tompolo said the meeting,... Read More

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Why Buhari will probe only Jonathan’s government

The Presidency has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari will not probe administrations that came before that of Goodluck Jonathan. The Presidency says the reason for this is because it will be a distraction to start digging into past governments. Speaking with Vanguard on Thursday, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina, explained why... Read More

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FFK shows off ‘his son’… that looks just like his boo, Precious

Could it be that FFK did father a son with his boo and soon to be wife, Precious Chikwendu? Well he did share a picture on Twitter of him, Precious and a cute little kid that looks a lot like her with the caption, “My son..” https://twitter.com/realFFK/status/624243750538117120

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APC is ‘shocked by the huge corruption under Jonathan’s government’

The All Progressives Congress has expressed disbelief at the magnitude of corruption discovered while going through the records of the previous administration. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, revealed this to Punch, in Abuja, on Thursday, July 23. His statement was in reaction to the President Muhammadu Buhari’s revelation that some officials of... Read More

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NNPC is the engine room of corruption in Nigeria – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has described the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation as the engine room of corruption in the country. Saraki also bemoaned the fact that perpetrators of illegal deals in the corporation have not been apprehended and put on trial. The Senate President said this while addressing the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress led... Read More

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NYSC bars pregnant women and nursing mothers

Could this be a welcome development? The National Youth Service Corps has barred prospective corps members that are pregnant and nursing babies as well as Post Graduate students from participating in the national service across the country because they would not be able to undergo the four cardinal programmes of the NYSC. This includes mobilisation,... Read More

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“Probe any of our corrupt members” | Again, PDP tells Buhari to carry on

The Peoples Democratic Party has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate and prosecute any of its members found to be corrupt. The former ruling party said it would neither condone nor albeit corrupt persons, in order to protect its integrity. National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh, said this on Thursday, July 23, in Abuja. He said,... Read More

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Tompolo summons MEND leaders for a regroup in Bayelsa

Leader of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND) and High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo has summoned commanders and leaders of the various wings of the militant group to an emergency meeting,on Saturday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Tompolo did not state agenda of the meeting, but he said the meeting, which will... Read More

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US says Buhari has a lot to do to end Boko Haram

United States government has said President Muhammadu Buhari has a lot of work to do to end the ongoing Boko Haram attacks in the country. This was disclosed at a press briefing on Wednesday by the US Department of State. The US Department of State’s spokesman, John Kirby, said the US will do what it... Read More

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Those who voted for Buhari and those who didn’t would not get the same treatment, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he won’t treat people who didn’t vote for equally with those who voted for me. He did say this during a question and answer in the US on Wednesday. While asked by a white journalist how he intended to deal with issues in the Niger Delta, particularly Amnesty, bunkering... Read More

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Clark claims Amnesty office has N5 billion in its pocket

A former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark, has said N5.3 billion is still with the Amnesty Programme Office thereby called on President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently appoint someone into the office for the management of the fund. Clark, who spoke with journalists in Abuja on Thursday, said non-appointment for the replacement of Chairman of... Read More

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NUC says online degrees not acceptable in Nigeria

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has said that Online degrees are not acceptable in Nigeria. NUC, the regulator of university education in Nigeria disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja. The Public Relations Officer of the commission, Ibrahim Yakasai, said this at a press briefing. Details later

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The Presidency goofed, Osinbajo’s house not targeted by Boko Haram

This is a classic example of how a little error can create widespread frenzy. Apparently, the Presidency erred by releasing a communique where it was stated that the home of Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, is being targeted by Boko Haram insurgents. It appears the mistake came from a typo where ‘Vice President (VP)’ was used... Read More

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The moment when Buhari said he’ll be more fair to people that voted for him (VIDEO)

During a question and answer session on Wednesday in the United States, President Buhari said he will treat people who gave him more votes better than those who didn’t vote for him. Watch video below:

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Fani-Kayode accuses US of helping Boko Haram grow

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused the United States of helping in the growth and spread of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. Fani-Kayode says the refusal of the US to classify the group as a terrorist organisation until 2014, contributed to its increased boldness. He would also criticise the Barrack Obama-led government for refusing to... Read More

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Boko Haram planning to bomb Osinbajo’s house

Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, has revealed that Boko Haram insurgents were planning to bomb his house. Osinbajo stated this on Thursday, July 23, at the National Economic Council meeting with governors at the presidential villa in Abuja. The communique issued at the end of the meeting, contained the alarm made by Osinbajo. He said: “The Vice... Read More

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Governors claim they did not get any bailout fund from Buhari

Governors of the 36 states under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) has formally declared that it did not received any bail out fund from the federal government. The governor’s however stressed that they would continue to demand for their legitimate earnings in the Federation Account while also pledging to work with President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure coherent... Read More

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VP Osinbajo, state governors at the NEC meeting today (PHOTOS)

The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, the state governors heldthe National Economic Council meeting today. The meeting was chaired by Osinbajo in Aso Rock.

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EFCC suspect ‘dies in Kirikiri prison during Eid prayers’

A businessman and foreign exchange dealer named Suleiman Yerima has been reported dead. He reportedly died while being detained in Kirikiri prison by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to PRNigeria, Yerima died last Friday during the end of Ramadan fasting prayers on the Muslim Praying Ground in Kirikiri prison. He suddenly slumped while... Read More

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President Buhari NOT surprised to see CEO of Oando, Wale Tinubu at the Corporate Council of Africa dinner in Washington DC

“Corporate Council of Africa, Abdusalam Aduke, our representative in the United States of America and corporate sponsors of … captors of industries here present. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, I’m not surprised to meet the Chief Executive of Oando here. He is a very close friend of my big friend, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I’m talking about... Read More

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YNaija TV: What has been your worst experience with a Bus Conductor?

Almost all Nigerians have embarrassing moments with Bus conductors. YNaijaTV went to the street to feel the pulse of several persons concerned

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#SomeoneTellCNN: CNN reporter calls Kenya a terror hotbed

CNN correspondent Barbara Starr referred to Kenya as a “hotbed of terror” on Thursday. She said, “President Barack Obama is not just heading to his father’s homeland, but to a hotbed of terror.” This blunder immediately sparked an outrage on Twitter and the hashtag #SomeoneTellCNN started trending worldwide. See some of the tweets embedded below:... Read More

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RE: Ogbeni Aregbesola and the 40 thieves

I love the internet. I can’t stress that enough. It gave me a job, puts food on my table and has afforded me unbelievable freedoms. However, I hate when people take undue advantage of its privileges to simply malign a personality or push a selfish agenda. In this article, that is exactly what this gentleman, Mr. Favour Afolabi, did. He... Read More

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APC chieftain says Buhari will improve discipline in Nigeria

An APC chieftain in South Africa, Ken Dike, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari would restore discipline in Nigeria. Dike is the Secretary of APC in Gauteng Province of South Africa. He made the statement in an interview in Johannesburg on Thursday. He said, “One thing is certain; it will be no longer be business as usual. Buhari has... Read More

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No Cheta, the feminist movement has NOT gone off the rails

Funny how a man who will always be the beneficiary of patriarchy boldly declares feminism has lost the plot. @Chude a woman who insists that she will never cook for her husband as one told me today merits that question without apology. — Chxta (@Chxta) July 22, 2015 Of course, any movement that threatens... Read More

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Buhari says US ‘unintentionally aided Boko Haram’ with arms embargo

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the United States ‘aided and abetted’ the Boko Haram sect by refusing to provide weapons to Nigeria. A US law prevents the government from selling arms to countries which commits human rights abuses, the BBC reports. Buhari met President Barack Obama in Washington on Monday to seek further assistance.... Read More

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