Two can play that game: PDP woos ex-governor Ibrahim Shekarau in Kano

by Oke Efagene The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday received assurance from a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, of his readiness to partner with them to develop the state. Shekarau, who is a former governor, gave this assurance when he was visited at his Kano home by a... Read More

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January 3, 2014

Caught in the act: This mother of 5 was arrested with heroin at the Lagos airport (PHOTOS)

by Adeola Balogun A woman in Lagos and on her way to Liberia has been arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for being in possession of illicit drugs. Nsofor Ngozi Anderlin was apprehended after one of her bags was searched and a stash of heroin was found concealed beneath it.... Read More

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January 3, 2014

Rivers lawmaker, Chidi Lloyd, arrested ‘while trying to escape in Amaechi’s private jet’ – Police

by ‘Jola Sotubo Controversial Rivers lawmaker, Chidi Lloyd, has been arrested by operatives of the police force in the state. Hon. Lloyd is still standing trial for his part in last year’s fracas at the State House of Assembly during which he slammed a mace on the head of Michael Chinda, a fellow lawmaker. Lloyd... Read More

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January 3, 2014

2 ex-inmates arrested for robbing Niger prison 6 days after their release

by ‘Jola Sotubo Two criminals have paid a surprise visit to a Niger prison which once housed them. The duo are said to have broken into the armoury at the facility in New Bussa and made away with a number of weapons. The suspects have however been arrested after the operation which they are said... Read More

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January 3, 2014

We have no plans to increase fuel price – FG

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The Federal Government has refuted claims that it has plans to increase the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, at station pumps which currently goes for N97 per litre. The FG described the speculation of the price increase as unfounded. Also on the frontline of controversies was the... Read More

January 3, 2014

Like a boss: Dangote leads Forbes biggest African billionaire gainers of 2013 (See full list)

by Oke Efagene Recent findings have shown that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, made the biggest profit in the continent in 2013. The business tycoon who has excelled greatly in his cement, sugar and flour business, watched his fortune skydive $10.1 billion, or 79% through Wednesday, December 31. The highest gainer for him, was his Dangote... Read More

January 3, 2014

SHOCKING: Woman collapses and dies while testifying in church on New Year’s Day

by Oke Efagene A tragic incident happened in Umuogwuta, Ndegwu, in Owerri West local council area of Imo State on New Year’s day, as a woman suddenly collapsed and died while giving her testimony during a church service. A resident who spoke to journalists on condition of anonymity said, “The Lagos-based lady, Ifeoma Anozie, collapsed... Read More

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January 3, 2014

Abimbola Adelakun: GEJ should do and join APC please

by Abimbola Adelakun The very moment he becomes an APC member, they will swallow their rants and begin to campaign for him as a “progressive”. And other PDP members too will join in droves and before you know it, another monster is born! The year 2014 will doubtless have interesting moments but in terms of... Read More

January 3, 2014

“That Kenyan lady is lying!”: Reuben Abati denies Jonathan’s ‘7-jet visit’ to Kenya

by ‘Jola Sotubo Following recent reports in the news and a recent video released to the effect that President Goodluck Jonathan had visited Kenya with 7 private jets, Presidential Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, has said that there is no truth to the story. [READ:Kenyan lady ridicules Nigeria over Jonathan’s presidential fleet] The... Read More

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January 3, 2014

No deal: Presidency loses battle to win over Amaechi’s deputy, others

Oke Efagene Due to the defection of 5 governors to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), the Presidency has been making attempts to woo their deputies into remaining in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). As a bait, the PDP is dangling gubernatorial tickets before the deputies to retain them in the party. However, it was... Read More

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January 3, 2014

‘She was dangling by the window’: Lawyer arrested after wife dies in mysterious circumstances

by ‘Jola Sotubo A legal practitioner in Edo has been taken into police custody after his wife died in mysterious circumstances. John Oghie Atogwe was detained by the police in the Auchi environs of the Estako West Local Government Area of the state after his wife’s body was said to have been found dangling by... Read More

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January 3, 2014

YNaija reviews the performance of federal ministries in 2013 (Vol. 2)

by Mark Amaza This is the second and concluding part of the review of federal ministries in 2013. You can check through the first part HERE. Mines and Steel: Despite Nigeria’s immense endowment in mineral resources, very little has been done to exploit these resources commercially. In all honesty, there is little incentive for state governments to... Read More

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