Confusion as @PoliceNG tear gas #OurNASS

by James Sambo Members of the police have used tear gas in the National Assembly complex as the House of Representatives resumed sitting today at the behest of the Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal. The speaker had earlier been denied entry into the complex by security operatives, but was smuggled inside by his loyalists. YNaija reached... Read More

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November 20, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Obanikoro shuns PDP peace meeting | Move over Mu’azu, Tukur wants his seat back | Why Tokunbo Wahab wants to succeed Fashola | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Obanikoro shuns PDP peace meeting. Punch Move over Mu’azu, Tukur wants his seat back. Premium Times Gov. Mimiko excites Ondo PDP aspirants. Punch Opadokun tells INEC to go back to the basics. Punch Why Tokunbo... Read More

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November 19, 2014

Electricity consumers in Abuja get 400,000 prepayment meters

by James Sambo Neil Croucher, the Managing Director of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) on Tuesday said the company has provided prepayment meters for 404,000 electricity consumers since it began operations. Mr. Croucher made this disclosure at a public consultation on the Credited Advance Payment for Metering (CAPMI) organised by Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). CAPMI... Read More

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November 18, 2014

Judge withdraws from Farouk Lawan’s $620,000 bribery case

by James Sambo On Tuesday, 17 November, Justice Adebukola Banjoko withdrew from the $620,000 bribery charges instituted against a former Chairman, House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Fuel Subsidy, Mr. Farouk Lawan. Justice Banjoko of a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gudu, Abuja, voluntarily withdrew from the case and ordered the case file to... Read More

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November 18, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Tambuwal finally settles for Sokoto gov’norship? | Atiku returns APC presidential forms | Adamawa voters’ll shun Jonathan in 2015? | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Tambuwal finally settles for Sokoto gov’norship. Leadership Lulu-Briggs wants zoning in Rivers PDP. Punch Political campaign spendings give INEC the jitters. Leadership Game of numbers get fuzzy in Ekiti House. Nation To whom it may... Read More

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November 17, 2014

I don’t have an issue with my security’s withdrawal – @SpeakerTambuwal

by Laila Ibrahim The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal has withdrawn his suit challenging the removal of his security detail by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Suleiman Abba. The policemen were withdrawn following Tambuwal’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressive Congress (APC). However, when the case resumed... Read More

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November 15, 2014

Hair by Debie’ to host hair seminar in Abuja

by Jewel Stephen Hair by Debie has put together a seminar to encourage young entrepreneurs to set up their Human hair business for as little as N50,000. Hair by Debie has been in the business of hair for years, with direct relations with hair factories in India and the United States. “We have affordable and... Read More

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November 15, 2014

Analysis: An Ijaw man has been in Aso Rock for four years, but what has changed in the Niger Delta?

by Adedayo Ademuwagun This week, President Goodluck Jonathan declared his intention to contest for a second term, and he explained the things he’s achieved as the president so far. The president has done some good work in his tenure. For instance, he’s created nine new federal universities to deal with the expanding demand for university... Read More

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November 13, 2014

Why I returned to @NGSuperEagles – Stephen Keshi

by Olorunwa Lawal Nations Cup winning coach, Stephen Keshi, has given reasons why he returned to the team after getting the boot courtesy of the Amaju Pinnick-led Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) executive committee. Keshi, who was the skipper of the 1994 African Cup of Nations winning team said he was cajoled to return to the... Read More

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November 12, 2014

@Atiku and @SpeakerTambuwal hold APC consensus meeting

by Kolapo Olapoju As the opposition party, All Progressives Congress held a meeting to agree on a consensus candidate for the party’s presidential ticket, some of the presidential candidates failed to show up for the sit-down on Tuesday, 11 November, in Abuja. Present at the meeting was former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Speaker of the House... Read More

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November 12, 2014

Obasanjo and IBB missing from Jonathan’s presidential declaration

by Kolapo Olapoju Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and erstwhile Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida were nowhere to be found at President Goodluck Jonathan’s declaration to contest the 2015 presidential election in Abuja on Tuesday, 11 November. Both former leaders are prominent members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, but in the past couple of years, Obasanjo has... Read More

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November 11, 2014

For the record: Full text of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Presidential declaration

“We bring to you; the full text of President Goodluck Jonathan’s declaration speech on Tuesday, 11 November at the Eagle’s Square, Abuja, to contest the 2015 Presidential Elections under the Platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.” Dear Compatriots: 1. Four years ago, precisely September 18, 2010; I stood in this Eagle Square, to offer... Read More

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November 11, 2014

“After seeking the face of God, I present myself” – GEJ declares for re-election

by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan has publicly declared his interest in contesting in the 2015 presidential election. Jonathan made the declaration amidst tight security and a surging crowd at the Eagles Square, Abuja. Jonathan arrived the venue at about 11:40am alongside the First Lady, Patience Jonathan, the President of the Senate, David Mark and... Read More

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November 10, 2014

2015: APC plans emergency meeting on Tuesday

by Isi Esene The All Progressives Congress (APC) are said to have scheduled an emergency meeting with its elders and members of the National Working Committee on Tuesday in Abuja. This meeting is coming the same day President Goodluck Jonathan plans to declare his intention to contest the presidential elections next February. Sources say the meeting... Read More

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November 10, 2014

Pres. Jonathan reacts to Yobe school assembly attack

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has conveyed his sincere condolences to the families of students who died in the Yobe school assembly ground attack earlier today. In a statement made public by Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, the Federal Government vowed to bring the perpetrators of the... Read More

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November 8, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: C’River PDP suspends Donald Duke’s man | Gunmen assassinate Nasarawa gov’s aide | Jonathan concedes ground to PDP senators |More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. C’River PDP suspends Donald Duke’s man. Premium Times Gunmen assassinate Nasarawa gov’s aide. Premium Times Jonathan concedes ground to PDP senators. Vanguard Fashola stays biting hard at INEC’s behind. Nation INEC’s PVC collection heats up... Read More

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November 8, 2014

Court to @SpeakerTambuwal: You cannot have your security details just yet

by Godwin Akanfe The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has yesterday Friday November 7, 2014 adjourned hearing of the substantive suit and Preliminary Objection filed by the Federal Government to November 17, 2014 and declined making Orders for the restoration of Tambuwal’s privileges which he was stripped of. The Federal government’s lawyers, Mr. Ade Okeaya-Inneh SAN... Read More

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November 7, 2014

The more you look, the more you see: Why Nigeria’s celebrities are not as rich as they seem

EROMO EGBEJULE runs the rule through the doctored lives of the country’s young and famous On a quiet January day, a Medview Airlines plane was preparing to take-off from Terminal 2 of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos, destination, Abuja. Passengers were seated, but the business-class section was conspicuously empty. On recognizing actress Eniola Badmus who... Read More

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November 5, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Atiku scores GEJ (very) low | ‘Bring it on,’ Fayemi dares Fayose |IBB hosts OBJ, Atiku in Niger | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Fayemi tells Fayose to bring it on. Punch We’re not trying to impeach Tambuwal – PDP Reps Leadership Low blow: Atiku says all APC presidential aspirants are better than GEJ. Premium Times IBB hosts... Read More

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November 4, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: OBJ visits IBB in Niger, Tambuwal storms NASS without security details, 3 Imo APGA officials die in auto crash, and more

Three officials of the All Progressives Grand Alliance in Imo State died in a road crash in Edo State while returning from Abuja to the state. A statement on Tuesday in Abuja by the National Chairman of APGA, Chief Victor Umeh, named the three party officials as Mr. Tony Mgbeahurike (State Publicity Secretary); Obinna Ibe... Read More

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November 4, 2014

Suleiman Abba confirmed as Inspector-General of Police

by Azubuike Azikiwe Suleiman Abba, the Acting Inspector General of Police, has been confirmed as the new Inspector General of the Nigeria Police Force. He was confirmed on Tuesday, 4 November, by President Goodluck Jonathan following a Police council meeting which was held at the Presidential Villa. Following the retirement of his predecessor, Mohammed Abubakar, he... Read More

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November 4, 2014

British Council Nigeria to hold 12th Education UK Exhibition

by Jewel Stephen Are you interested in studying abroad? Are you a parent looking for a school for your children? Are you a professional looking to improve your career prospects? Your Journey Begins Here! British Council Nigeria invites you to our Education UK Exhibition this November! Join representatives from over 50 UK institutions in Lagos and... Read More

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November 4, 2014

PDP Reps get green light to sack Tambuwal, as court stops early resumption

by James Sambo Peoples Democratic Party lawmakers in the House of Representatives have been given the green light to sack Honourable Aminu Tambuwal from his position as Speaker, because of his recent defection from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The order was reportedly sanctioned on Monday, 3 November, by the Presidency and leadership of the... Read More

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November 4, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Nda-Isaiah stands up to be counted | Fashola’s simply unimpressed with GEJ | APC fingered in Rivers PDP crisis | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Nda-Isaiah stands up to be counted. Leadership Court stands with Tambuwal on reconvening the House. Leadership 2015 …APC Reps too. Leadership 2015: PDP lawmakers want automatic ticket. Leadership PDP throws presidential nomination forms open.... Read More

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November 3, 2014

IGP inaugurates Nigeria Police Committee to manage communal clashes

by Akan Ido The Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has today inaugurated the Nigeria Police Committee on the Prevention and Management of Communal Clashes. This action is geared towards bringing to a halt the pervasive communal clashes that have plagued different parts of the nation. The committee inaugurated today was earlier set up on 27... Read More

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November 3, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: Atiku condemns insurgent attacks in Adamawa, Tambuwal uncovers plot to remove him, 16 gov’norship aspirants shun Rivers appeal panel, and more

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Monday in Abuja condemned the nefarious activities of insurgents suspected to be Boko Haram in Mubi, Adamawa, few days ago. Atiku, who made the condemnation at a news conference, wondered how a few insurgents were able to take over a town with a population of more than 300,000. According to... Read More

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November 3, 2014

Just In: Court declines Tambuwal’s application for injunction

Hon Justice A. R. Mohammed of the Federal High Court Abuja today heard and declined a motion exparte filed and argued by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal’s lawyers. In the application, Tambuwal sought for an injunction to restrain the House of Representatives from reconvening and from having any meeting to remove him... Read More

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November 2, 2014

Femi Fani-Kayode: Here are some hard questions for the Buharists

by Femi Fani-Kayode That is the APC for you. With them you will never see what you will get until it is too late. They are very good at using religion to achieve their objectives and at playing double games. And of course propaganda and the manipulation of the mass media is their forte. This... Read More

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November 2, 2014

Generator importers will soon be out of business – Power Min., Chinedu Nebo

by Isi Esene The Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo has declared that the business of importing and selling power generators will end soon. He said this at the Public Affairs Forum (PAF) on Thursday, October 30, in Abuja while reacting to questions from a member of the audience who observed that there is a... Read More

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November 1, 2014

We will market GEJ using the Indomie Marketing Strategy – @DoyinOkupe

by Isi Esene The Federal Government has concluded plans to publicize the achievements of the President Goodluck Jonathan administration over the past four years using the ‘Indomie Marketing Strategy’. This plan was made public by Dr. Doyin Okupe, the Special Assistant to the President of Public Affairs during the launch of a 4-day interactive forum... Read More

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Confusion as @PoliceNG tear gas #OurNASS

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Obanikoro shuns PDP peace meeting | Move over Mu’azu, Tukur wants his seat back | Why Tokunbo Wahab wants to succeed Fashola | More stories

Electricity consumers in Abuja get 400,000 prepayment meters

Judge withdraws from Farouk Lawan’s $620,000 bribery case

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Tambuwal finally settles for Sokoto gov’norship? | Atiku returns APC presidential forms | Adamawa voters’ll shun Jonathan in 2015? | More stories

I don’t have an issue with my security’s withdrawal – @SpeakerTambuwal

Hair by Debie’ to host hair seminar in Abuja

Analysis: An Ijaw man has been in Aso Rock for four years, but what has changed in the Niger Delta?

Why I returned to @NGSuperEagles – Stephen Keshi

@Atiku and @SpeakerTambuwal hold APC consensus meeting

Obasanjo and IBB missing from Jonathan’s presidential declaration

For the record: Full text of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Presidential declaration

“After seeking the face of God, I present myself” – GEJ declares for re-election

2015: APC plans emergency meeting on Tuesday

Pres. Jonathan reacts to Yobe school assembly attack

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: C’River PDP suspends Donald Duke’s man | Gunmen assassinate Nasarawa gov’s aide | Jonathan concedes ground to PDP senators |More stories

Court to @SpeakerTambuwal: You cannot have your security details just yet

The more you look, the more you see: Why Nigeria’s celebrities are not as rich as they seem

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Atiku scores GEJ (very) low | ‘Bring it on,’ Fayemi dares Fayose |IBB hosts OBJ, Atiku in Niger | More stories

Today’s Daily Brief: OBJ visits IBB in Niger, Tambuwal storms NASS without security details, 3 Imo APGA officials die in auto crash, and more

Suleiman Abba confirmed as Inspector-General of Police

British Council Nigeria to hold 12th Education UK Exhibition

PDP Reps get green light to sack Tambuwal, as court stops early resumption

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Nda-Isaiah stands up to be counted | Fashola’s simply unimpressed with GEJ | APC fingered in Rivers PDP crisis | More stories

IGP inaugurates Nigeria Police Committee to manage communal clashes

Today’s Daily Brief: Atiku condemns insurgent attacks in Adamawa, Tambuwal uncovers plot to remove him, 16 gov’norship aspirants shun Rivers appeal panel, and more

Just In: Court declines Tambuwal’s application for injunction

Femi Fani-Kayode: Here are some hard questions for the Buharists

Generator importers will soon be out of business – Power Min., Chinedu Nebo

We will market GEJ using the Indomie Marketing Strategy – @DoyinOkupe

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