Looks like the fuel scarcity is back

Fuel queues have returned at filling stations across the country. Some filling stations in Lagos and Ogun states, as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have hiked the pump price while a few others have locked their premises. The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Petroleum, Austin Avuru, had recently said that the respite... Read More

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Abuja, Fuel, government, lagos, nnpc, scarcity

June 25, 2015

How a scared Buruji Kashamu fled from an Aero flight on Tuesday

Prince Buruji Kashamu, the embattled Senator, who is allegedly wanted in the United States, appears to be scared of two things- extradition and death. According to a report by PM News, Kashamu scampered off an Aero Contractors flight, alongside his lawyers, over a minor problem with the plane. The dramatic incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, June 23, when Kashamu... Read More

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Abuja, Aero Contractors, Buruji Kashamu, lagos, minor problem

June 24, 2015

“I know what they want is money” – Gov. Ajimobi embarrassed some journalists today

Some journalists were belittled in a condescending manner by Governor Abiola Ajimobi, today, June 24, at the National Secretariat of All Progressives Congress. According to Vanguard’s report, the incident occurred after a private meeting between some APC governors and National Chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun. The governors, which include Adams Oshiomhole (Edo), Tanko Al-Makura (Nasarawa),... Read More

Abuja, APC, Gov. Ajimobi, journalists

June 16, 2015

Why Saraki runs the Senate from his private residence

Since his election as the Senate President on June 9, Bukola Saraki, has been running the affairs of the Senate from his private residence in the Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This is because the official homes being built for National Assembly’s principal officers are still under construction. The former official residence of the Senate... Read More

Abuja, Bukola Saraki, official residence, private residence, Senate President

June 10, 2015

West African military chiefs were in town yesterday to discuss Boko Haram (See Photos)

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence staff as well as that of Cameron, Chad, Niger Republic, were in Abuja on Tuesday, June 9. The Heads of Intelligence and Security Agencies of the countries converged in the nation’s capital to discuss the operation of the modified version of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in the fight against Boko Haram. See photos... Read More

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Abuja, boko haram, Military chiefs, West Africa

June 9, 2015

Army and state security department in dispute over who should guard President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari hasn’t moved into the presidential villa yet and it’s reportedly causing a dispute between the army and state security. Since the inauguration on May 29, Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo haven’t moved into the official residence because of the ongoing renovation. Punch reports that the row between the army and the... Read More

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Abuja, Aso Rock, Buhari, DSS

June 8, 2015

Group pushes court to disqualify Gbajabiamila over US indictment

It looks like Femi Gbajabiamila won’t be heading the House of Representatives as the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court is at the moment hearing an ex-parte motion seeking to disqualify him from running for speaker the tomorrow. Justice Abdul Kafarati is presiding over the suit which was lodged before the high court... Read More

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Abuja, court, disqualify, Femi Gbajabiamila, NASS

June 6, 2015

How 120 passengers on Aero Contractors escaped death yesterday

Over 120 passengers escaped the grasp of death when an Aero Contractors Airline Flight 180 from Lagos to Kaduna developed technical fault mid-air on Friday, June 5. According to reports, 20 minutes after it departed the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, the aircraft suddenly lost altitude. This forced the aircraft to wobble continuously... Read More

Abuja, Aero Contractors, lagos, midair mishap, Prof. Ishaq Akintola

June 1, 2015

GEJ tekkers finally leave Otueke for Abuja

by Chinwe Okafor It took them 19 days to trek all the way to Otueke from Lagos and they finally achieved their goal when they met the former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan. Now, Oladele Nihi and his female companions are headed for Abuja via plane.

Abuja, GEJ, Otueke, trekkers

May 29, 2015

Oshiomhole and wife attend inaugural lunch (Photos)

by Ranti Joseph The newly wedded wife of Edo state governor, Iala Oshiomhole performs her official duty with husband as she attends the inaugural lunch on Friday in Abuja. But looking at the couple, there seems to be something off about them, maybe they are just bored with all that is happening around them as Iala is... Read More

Abuja, Adams Oshiomhole, Iala, inaugural lunch, inauguration

May 25, 2015

See: Protesters hits the streets of Abuja, Lagos

by Ranti Joseph Apparently seems like people are beginning to get frustrated with the lingering oil crisis in the country and has taken to the streets to make their intents known as hundreds of people are marching round the street of Gwarinpa Abuja and their numbers are increasing by the moment. Protesters are seen carrying... Read More

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Abuja, fuel scarcity, lagos, protest

May 19, 2015

Gun shots will ring out in Abuja in the next 5 days, says Army

by Ranti Joseph The Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army has informed that they would be firing artillery guns in preparation for the Presidential inauguration and swearing in Ceremony, as well as on the main day. The assistant Director, Army Public Relations in the Guards Brigade, Charles Ekeocha, who disclosed this in a said that... Read More

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Abuja, army, gun shots, Inauguartion day

May 14, 2015

Breaking: Fire engulfs the Federal Secretariat in Abuja

by Ranti Joseph Breaking news doing the rounds on social media is that the Federal Secretariat, Abuja is on fire. Reports say the fire started from the section of the complex occupied by the Federal Ministry of Education and fire fighters are battling to save the inferno from spreading to adjourning buildings. According to witnesses, the... Read More

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Abuja, Federal secretariat, fire outbreak

May 10, 2015

A farewell service for GEJ and Patience as they walk into the future (PHOTOS)

by James Sambo It’s been an interesting six years for President Goodluck Jonathan and Patience Jonathan a.k.a Mama Peace. In the same vein, Mama Peace and GEJ will and won’t be missed, depending on who you are. To some it’s good riddance, to others- it’s a tearful goodbye. The much-maligned pair were earlier today, in the Church... Read More

Abuja, Advent church, Farewell service, Patience Jonathan, President Jonathan

May 8, 2015

Buhari, Jonathan meet in secret… again

by Kolapo Olapoju For the third time since the presidential elections, President Goodluck Jonathan and President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, met again in private. The pair reportedly met behind closed doors on Wednesday night inside the President’s office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Just like the first meeting they had, Wednesday’s private sit-down was not opened to members... Read More

Abuja, Muhammadu Buhari, President Goodluck Jonathan, secret meeting

May 5, 2015

APC governors say Jonathan has destroyed the economy, emptied the treasury

by Ibrahim Panshak After a meeting with President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, the old and incoming governors of the All Progressives Congress, accused President Jonathan of destroying the economy. The governors, known as the ‘Progressives Forum’, also accused the President of emptying the nation’s treasury. They also bemoaned the fact that the president-elect would be faced with unprecedented... Read More

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Abuja, Muhammadu Buhari, Progressives Forum, Rochas Okorocha

May 1, 2015

Did you know that Okonjo-Iweala is a cancer survivor?

by Damilola Jagun On Thursday, April 30, a rare revelation was made by the coordinating minister of the economy and minister of finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. At the service of songs for Oronto Douglas, special adviser to the president on research and documentation, she revealed that she survived cancer 15 years ago. During the event which... Read More

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Abuja, cancer, ngozi okonjo iweala, oronto douglas

April 30, 2015

These are the Boko Haram captives rescued by Nigerian Army (PHOTOS)

by James Sambo Nigeria’s military has released photos of some of the women, girls and children it reportedly rescued from Boko Haram’s enclave in Sambisa forest. The pictures were released by the Defence Headquarters, on Thursday, April 30.

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Abuja, boko haram, rescued captives

April 30, 2015

Pius Adesanmi: Dear Jonathanians, you have no moral right to criticize anyone

by Pius Adesanmi You sacrificed your right to such a critique the moment you decided to invest in the most perverse politics of perfection ever known to the African continent after May 29, 2011. That is when the journey to your destruction of Goodluck Jonathan started. You said he was God. You said his wife... Read More

Abuja, gejites, General Buhari, opinion, Pius Adesanmi, ynaija

April 29, 2015

Buhari attends induction certificate course of the National Assembly (See Photos)

by Kolapo Olapoju President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, April 29, attended the ongoing induction certificate course for the incoming legislators of the National Assembly. Buhari was accompanied by the All Progressives Congress’ National Chairman, John Odigie Oyegun and other party chieftains to the event which was held at the International Conference Centre, in Abuja. See... Read More

Abuja, All Progressives Congress, International Conference Centre, John Odigie-Oyegun, Muhammadu Buhari, President-elect

April 26, 2015

Buhari will investigate $20 billion missing from NNPC account

by Panshak Ibrahim The president-elect, General Mohammadu Buhari, says he will investigate the alleged missing $20 billion from the account of the Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation, NNPC. Buhari made the disclosure on Sunday, April 26, while addressing a delegation of Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, who paid him a congratulatory visit at... Read More

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#VoteChange, Abuja, adamawa, Muhammadu Buhari, nnpc, Sanisu Lamido Sanusi

April 25, 2015

Apparently, there’s another ‘Buharian traveler’ who has started his own long trek

by James Sambo Suleiman Hashimu, the ‘Buharian traveler’ recently completed his trek from Lagos to Abuja and fortunately for him, he got to meet the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari. Another supporter of the President-elect, Abubakar Duduwale, is set to embark on a similar journey, but this time, from Adamawa to Abuja. Duduwale revealed to journalists in Yola on... Read More

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Abubakar Duduwale, Abuja, adamawa, Buharian traveler, Muhammadu Buhari, suleiman hashimu, trekking

April 24, 2015

Why I decided to walk from Lagos to Abuja – ‘Buharian traveler’ speaks

by Kolapo Olapoju On Friday, April 24, Suleiman Hashimu, the man who trekked from Lagos to Abuja, got to meet with President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari in the presidential campaign headquarters of the All Progressives Congress in Abuja. Hashimu walked for 18 days in commemoration of the election victory of Buhari. According to Hashimu, the journey was... Read More

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'Captain Rugged, #ASUU Strike Latest: AAUA begins lectures, Abuja, APC, kwara, lagos, Muhammadu Buhari, suleiman hashimu

April 24, 2015

Buhari in private meeting with President Jonathan

by James Sambo Outgoing President, Goodluck Jonathan and the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), are reportedly engaged in a private meeting. Buhari was said to have arrived for the meeting at about 3pm. The pair are said to be holding talks inside the new Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. More details to follow soon.

#GoodPresident, Abuja, Muhammadu Buhari, President Goodluck Jonathan, Presidential Villa

April 24, 2015

Buhari meets with Igbo elders in Abuja (See Photos)

by James Sambo President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari met with some Igbo elders in Abuja on Friday, April 24. Some of those granted an audience by Buhari are; Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra and Chief of staff (Prof. Joe Asike). Others are Rtd. Major General Ike Nwachukwu, Dr Dozie Ikedife, Elder Ken Emechebe, Dr. Kalu Idika, Gen.... Read More

Abuja, Col. Chris Ugokwe, Dr Dozie Ikedife, Dr. Kalu Idika, Elder Ken Emechebe, Gen. Sam Momah, Major General Ike Nwachukwu, Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Joe Asike, Willie Obiano

April 21, 2015

Jude Egbas: 9 questions for the man who trekked from Lagos to Abuja for Buhari

by Jude Egbas How was he able to survive armed robbers, drunk drivers, witches and wizards, ritualists, carnivorous animals and muggers on the roads? Like everyone else, I have been enthralled by the story of Hasheem Suleiman–the 33-year-old gentleman who took a leave of absence from his construction job, slipped into sportswear and trainers and... Read More

@egbas, Abuja, hasheem sulaiman, Jude Egbas, lagos, opinion, trek, ynaija

April 20, 2015

‘Buharian traveler’ gets hero’s welcome after arriving Abuja on foot (PHOTOS)

by Panshak Ibrahim Hasheem Suleiman, the 33-year-old man who set out on a foot journey from Lagos has finally arrived his destination, in Abuja. Suleiman embarked on the walk to commemorate the emergence of Muhammadu Buhari as President of Nigeria. He made a vow to trek from Lagos to Abuja if Buhari wins the... Read More

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#IfScotlandWasNigeria, Abuja, lagos, Muhammadu Buhari

April 16, 2015

This is how air traffic controllers ‘scattered’ everyone’s travelling plans today

by Godwin Akanfe The Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) began a warning strike on Thursday over welfare issues, stranding hundreds of intending passengers were stranded at airports all over the country. The strike is meant to last for a day. A Lagos-bound passenger, Ayo Oyalowo, told YNaija that he was unaware of the strike until... Read More

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Abuja, air traffic controllers, Banji Olawode, lagos, Tunji Andrews

April 10, 2015

Is the PDP so broke that it can’t pay ‘cleaners’ salaries?

by Kolapo Olapoju After being defeated at the presidential election and losing control of the National Assembly, the Peoples Democratic Party appears to be suffering on various fronts. From reeling in the agony of the defection of several of its top members, the party is now faced with the stark reality that it’s National Secretariat,... Read More

Abuja, national secretariat, Sabobak Kleen, wadata plaza

April 7, 2015

Did Rivers APC travel to Abuja to protest against its state REC? (See Photos)

by Ranti Joseph About 1,000 APC members from Rivers state Tuesday stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, demanding for the immediate sack of the state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Gesila Khan. With such a large number of APCs members in Abuja, we wonder, did the APC members travel down to... Read More

Abuja, APC, elections, INEC, REC, Rivers

Looks like the fuel scarcity is back

How a scared Buruji Kashamu fled from an Aero flight on Tuesday

“I know what they want is money” – Gov. Ajimobi embarrassed some journalists today

Why Saraki runs the Senate from his private residence

West African military chiefs were in town yesterday to discuss Boko Haram (See Photos)

Army and state security department in dispute over who should guard President Buhari

Group pushes court to disqualify Gbajabiamila over US indictment

How 120 passengers on Aero Contractors escaped death yesterday

GEJ tekkers finally leave Otueke for Abuja

Oshiomhole and wife attend inaugural lunch (Photos)

See: Protesters hits the streets of Abuja, Lagos

Gun shots will ring out in Abuja in the next 5 days, says Army

Breaking: Fire engulfs the Federal Secretariat in Abuja

A farewell service for GEJ and Patience as they walk into the future (PHOTOS)

Buhari, Jonathan meet in secret… again

APC governors say Jonathan has destroyed the economy, emptied the treasury

Did you know that Okonjo-Iweala is a cancer survivor?

These are the Boko Haram captives rescued by Nigerian Army (PHOTOS)

Pius Adesanmi: Dear Jonathanians, you have no moral right to criticize anyone

Buhari attends induction certificate course of the National Assembly (See Photos)

Buhari will investigate $20 billion missing from NNPC account

Apparently, there’s another ‘Buharian traveler’ who has started his own long trek

Why I decided to walk from Lagos to Abuja – ‘Buharian traveler’ speaks

Buhari in private meeting with President Jonathan

Buhari meets with Igbo elders in Abuja (See Photos)

Jude Egbas: 9 questions for the man who trekked from Lagos to Abuja for Buhari

‘Buharian traveler’ gets hero’s welcome after arriving Abuja on foot (PHOTOS)

This is how air traffic controllers ‘scattered’ everyone’s travelling plans today

Is the PDP so broke that it can’t pay ‘cleaners’ salaries?

Did Rivers APC travel to Abuja to protest against its state REC? (See Photos)

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