DSS out, Soldiers in to ‘take over’ President Buhari’s security

It looks like soldiers will now run the Strike Force for President Muhammadu Buhari. Punch reports that the Strike Force, which is a special security outfit saddled with the responsibility of protecting the President and the seat of power, currently comprises only officials of the Department of State Services. A top Presidency official, on Tuesday... Read More

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June 17, 2015

Mimiko elected chairman of PDP governors forum

Olusegun Mimiko, has been elected the Chairman of the Governors Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party. Mimiko, the governor of Ondo state, returned to the PDP from Labour Party in October 2014. Speaking with Journalists shortly after his emergence, Mimiko said: “We will do everything that we can do to engage the presidency and APC... Read More

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June 17, 2015

Hundreds came out to welcome Buhari to Kaduna yesterday (See Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Kaduna state, in the evening of Tuesday, June 16. He was received by the Governor of the state, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. As his motorcade drove into the town, hundreds of people lined up the streets to hail and cheer him, with chants of ‘Sai Baba’. See below, photos;

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June 17, 2015

Photos of D’Prince’s babymama Sharon Oparacho surface online

When Mavin Records singer D’Prince announced the birth of his baby boy last weekend, many were taken by surprise. He smartly hid his babymama’s identity from the prying eyes of the media. Still, we dug out to work and now we have got details of his babymama. Her name is Sharon Oparacho and she’s 26.... Read More

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June 17, 2015

NBA Finals: Meet Andre Iguodala, the Nigerian who gave LeBron a run for his money last night

Last night, Golden State Warriors’ Andre Iguodala was named MVP (Most Valuable Player) at the 2015 NBA Finals. His father is Nigerian and mum American. His recognition came after his stunning display against Cleveland Cavaliers’ Lebron James. During the game 6 final which took place in Cleveland, it was Iguodala’s responsibility to guard Lebron James. And guard him he... Read More

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June 17, 2015

Dino Melaye says ‘no to huge allowances’ of NASS members

Senator Dino Melaye, has taken a stance against the N9 billion wardrobe allowance of the members of the National Assembly. Melaye, who represents Kogi West Senatorial District, says that he expects the leadership of his party, the All Progressives Congress, to take a stand against the unreasonable allowance. The former member of the Federal House of... Read More

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June 17, 2015

Aiki Nigeria takes basic ICT training to Enugu

The training is geared to train youths with basic digital and communication skills, and also provide them with online learning opportunities in order to prepare them for the job market. Participants will be taught on the use of computer appreciation, search engines, Microsoft office, and social media. This training will run from the 25th of... Read More

Daddy duties: Check out these photos of Davido feeding his baby girl last night

Aww, Davido is such a great dad! He’s been all over his baby girl and wants his fans to know so. The new dad shared this photo of himself feeding his baby last night. He captioned it “ON DUTY… LAST NITE WAITING FOR MAMA TO SLEEP SO DADDY CAN GO FINISH HIS ALBUM LOL !”... Read More

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June 17, 2015

Take note. These cooks poisoned their boss to steal from them (PHOTO)

Following recent reports on the evil acts committed by maids, Nigerian mothers are more careful these days about the domestic staff they employ to take care of their kids. Well, cooks are the latest perpetrators. The other day, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo of Trinity House, a mega church in Victoria Island, Lagos, and his wife narrowly... Read More

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June 17, 2015

Tinubu says people are trying to damage his relationship with Buhari

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says some people are trying hard to create acrimony between him and President Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu made the utterance in reaction to a report that he allegedly accused Buhari of working against the party by helping Senator Bukola Saraki to emerge as senate president. A statement released by his... Read More

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June 17, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Oyegun reacts back, Elechi on EFCC radar, Buhari admits old age, More stories

John Odigie-Oyegun reacts to call for his resignation YNaija EFCC interrogates former Ebonyi governor, Elechi. ThisDay Duhu says APC’s NWC should be blamed for NASS crisis. Leadership Buhari to request for release of seized $9.3million arms money. YNaija Saraki pledges to fight corruption in NNPC. ThisDay Obiano denies defecting to APC. Leadership Buhari has admit... Read More

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June 17, 2015

“We are ready for them… APC cannot impeach Ekweremadu” – PDP Senator

A member of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the National Assembly, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, says his party is ready to resist any attempt by the All Progressives Congress, to impeach the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu. Nwaoboshi, who represents Delta North in the Senate, was quoted by Vanguard newspapers on Tuesday, June 16, as... Read More

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June 17, 2015

Akwa Ibom governor to dispose Akpabio-acquired private jet

The new governor of Akwa Ibom state, Udom Emmanuel, is reported to be prepared to sell the private jet acquired by the immediate past governor of the state, Godswill Akpabio. According to a report by Vanguard newspapers, Governor Emmanuel is seriously contemplating disposing of the aircraft purchased by his predecessor. An Akwa Ibom State Government House source was... Read More

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June 17, 2015

Mavis Nduchwa: The cofoundHER interview

A real estate and hospitality graduate turned TV presenter and now farmer, Mavis Nduchwa has done it all. Mavis’ journey to entrepreneurship goes as far back as when she was in boarding school, where she ordered and sold sweets to fellow students, and helped some students write their essays and letters for a small fee.... Read More

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June 17, 2015

“People always look for scapegoats” | APC Chairman reacts to calls for his resignation

National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, John Oyegun, has reacted to the call for his resignation by the party’s national deputy publicity secretary, Comrade Timi Frank, due to the shoddy outcome of the National Assembly leadership election. Frank had alleged that Oyegun was under pressure to do the wishes of some powerful people in the party,... Read More

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June 17, 2015

Buhari to look into $9.3m arms money seized by South Africa

The Federal Government will demand for the release of the $9.3m weapon money seized from Nigerian agents by the South African authorities on September 5, 2014. President Muhammadu Buhari revealed this on Monday, June 15, while addressing Nigerians in South Africa at the Nigeran Consulate in Johannesburg. Buhari also promised to seek a review of the cases of... Read More

June 17, 2015

Buhari admits that old age will limit his performance

President Muhammadu Buhari, who will be 73 on December 17, has admitted that his age would limit the things he can do as the President of the country. Buhari said he would have loved being a President when he was at a much younger age. The President said this while speaking with Nigerians resident in... Read More

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June 17, 2015

Opinion: Is the APC the same as the PDP?

by Bolaji Aregbesola What played out at the inauguration of the 8th National Assembly on June 9, 2015 shows that true change may not have come after all despite President Buhari’s believe and avowal in his inaugural speech. APC was formed as a progressive political party. But happenings since the inauguration of the party on... Read More

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The assignment of ministerial portfolios is dependent on official confirmation by the senate | YNaija.com

June 16, 2015

Even #UndressNASS isn’t free from the hot takes

With Nigerian legislators set to earn N365 billion in the next 4 years, Nigerian have taken to social media to voice their objections. Well, not all of them… #UndressNASS maybe we are just been hypocrites most of us will ask 4 more if we r legislators — Legal Eagle (@classicaltiti) June 16, 2015 #UndressNASS don’t... Read More

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June 16, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Buhari boasts, APC divided, and more

President Muhammadu Buhari still reiterates on his commitment to kill corruption, he pledges that his administration would kill corruption. Buhari, who said this on Monday at the AU summit, the government is determined to secure the country, manage the economy, create employment and fight corruption. Apparently, the crisis in the All Progressive Congress (APC) is... Read More

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June 16, 2015

Ben Bruce reacts to the N9bn wardrobe allowance of his colleagues (TWEETS)

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, who has been advocating for a curb in excesses and the ostentatious lifestyle of politicians, has reacted to the report that Federal Legislators will get N9 billion as wardrobe allowance. In a series of tweets, Ben Bruce, called for patience and understanding from Nigerians, while assuring that he remains committed to fighting for the... Read More

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June 16, 2015

After the National Assembly drama, Atiku pays a visit to Buhari (See Photos)

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Defence House, in Abuja. This was the first time the pair were meeting since the National Assembly leadership elections. Also present during the visit were governors of Nasarawa, Tanko Al-Makura and Katsina, Aminu Masari as well as the Chairman of the... Read More

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June 16, 2015

I have also been locked up, so what? – Buhari says stop whining

President Muhammadu Buhari says he was imprisoned for two years, hence, those accusing him of throwing them in jail have nothing to whine about. Buhari made the utterance when speaking at a meeting with Nigerians in South Africa at the end of the African Union (AU) summit in Johannesburg. “This is my first time of... Read More

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June 16, 2015

Seun Onigbinde: The difficulty in unboxing state finances #OnigbeseGovernors

by Seun Onigbinde I tracked FAAC Allocations, and can say that in March, N945m was deducted for the repayment of the bond, but of course, governor Aregbesola has neglected to mention this crucial detail. Why did the Osun State government create University of Osun (UNIOSUN), a tertiary institution with an expensive outlay of six far-flung... Read More

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June 16, 2015

Tinubu’s role in the National Assembly leadership crisis – Boroffice

Senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District, Robert Boroffice, has shed light on the part played by National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, in the leadership brouhaha of the National Assembly. Some of the APC lawmakers, who are supporters of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and Speaker, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, believe that Lawan and Gbajabiamila were... Read More

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June 16, 2015

African Union proposes one passport, one currency: Is the world coming to an end?

Before anything, let’s be clear on the headline – it’s a joke. Anyway, word on the street is that the African Union plans on introducing a singular currency and passport in the year 2063. President Muhammadu Buhari attended the AU summit in Johannesburg, South Africa where AU commissioner for Economic Affairs, Anthony Maruping said the Union is... Read More

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June 16, 2015

Federal legislators to earn N395billion in 4 years

The N9 billion that will soon be released to the newly inaugurated National Assembly members has created a lot of controversy and discourse across board. Several opinions and speculations to the amount that we hear is only part of their allowance. According to Punch, Senators earn N2 million as salary per month while Representatives are... Read More

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June 16, 2015

Donald Trump is running for US President

Real estate billionaire, Donald Trump, has announced his intention to run for the President of United States, in the 2016 election. Trump, a staunch critic of Barack Obama, told supporters at New York’s Trump Towers on Fifth Avenue that: “I am officially running for president of the United States and we are going to make our country great again.”... Read More

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June 16, 2015

France bans African kids from “hissing” in school

With so many things happening around the world like terrorism, disease outbreaks, earthquakes, floods, “transracial” women, and racist bills being signed into law, it gives the impression that maybe the world is truly coming to an end. It beats me that although killing or detaining of Blacks in predominantly caucasian countries is racism of the highest degree and has been... Read More

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June 16, 2015

Check out the 10 most hilarious memes about the N’Assembly’s “wardrobe allowance”

Nigeria’s newly sworn-in legislators are expected to receive N8.64 billion as ‘wardrobe allowance’ next week. This comes to a sum of N21.5 million each for the country’s 109 Senators and N17.5 million each for the 360 members of the House of Representatives. Many Nigerians believe the sum is exorbitant, especially because of the present economic... Read More

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