MTN says FG slashes fine to $3.8bn… but Communications Minister isn’t in the loop

South African telecommunications giant, MTN, says the Nigerian Federal Government has slashed the $5.3 billion fine imposed on it, to $3.4 billion. The Nigerian Communications Commission handed the mobile phone company a $5.2 billion penalty in October after failing to cut off users with unregistered SIM cards from its network. The company said on Thursday, that it... Read More

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Buhari, money, MTN, south africa, telecom

December 2, 2015

The Buhari government is trying to kill Dasuki – Fani-Kayode

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode says Nigerians are no longer safe as a result of the federal government’s agenda to persecute opposition elements. Reacting to the eviction of Kayode Are, the former Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), Fani-Kayode said the situation is extremely dangerous and unacceptable. He said Are told him on Wednesday that his... Read More

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Buhari, fani-kayode, Kayode Are, PDP, sss

December 2, 2015

If you must prosecute Saraki, go after former governors – Senator Shehu Sani

Shehu Sani, the senator representing Kaduna Central, on Tuesday, December 1, called on the Code of Conduct Bureau to also examine the asset declarations of other governors who were contemporaries of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. While speaking at the 8th Forum of the laureates of Nigerian National Order of Merit in Abuja, Sani said politics should not... Read More

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Buhari, CCT, dasuki, Justice, Politics, Saraki, senate

December 2, 2015

Sambo Dasuki accused of illegal arms importation, assassination attempts (DETAILS)

The National Task Force on Illegal Importation of Firearms, NATFORCE, has alleged that ex-National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, is complicit in the importation of trailer load of illegal arms and ammunition into the country. The Director General of the NATFORCE, Osita Emmanuel Okereke claims that the imported weapons were given to terrorist sect, Boko Haram. To validate its claims,... Read More

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boko haram, Buhari, dasuki, jonathan, Nigerian Army, weapons

December 2, 2015

Biafra agitators must not be compelled to belong to Nigeria – Yerima

Former governor of Zamfara State, Ahmad Sani Yerima, says the Biafra agitators in the South East, are on a legitimate struggle for self determination. Yerima on Tuesday advised the federal government and security agencies to allow the protesters exercise their fundamental human rights as guaranteed by the constitution. He cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari and the Armed Forces against the... Read More

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agitation, biafra, Buhari, succession, Yerima

December 1, 2015

Begrudginly, Senate passes supplementary budget, allows Buhari to borrow

The Senate has approved the supplementary budget President Muhammadu Buhari submitted before the Red Chamber. While presenting the supplementary appropriation bill on Tuesday, Senator Danjuma Goje explained that the initial amount slated for the settlement of subsidy claims only covered January to September, therefore there was a need to include the months of October to... Read More

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2015 supplementary budget, budget, Buhari, economy, policy, Saraki, senate

November 30, 2015

‘Buhari is like Abraham Lincoln’ | 10 things we learned from Pastor Bakare’s interview

Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Senior Pastor of the Latter Rain Church is no stranger to politics and the general affairs of the nation. Bakare, who was running-mate to President Buhari in the 2011 presidential elections, has stayed off the political scene for the past few months. Returning from his self imposed hiatus, the cleric granted TheNews... Read More

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APC, Buhari, Church, Interview, Politics, Religion

November 30, 2015

President Buhari has made 12 foreign trips… for these reasons

Since May 29, when Muhammadu Buhari was sworn into office as the president of Nigeria, he has undertaken different journeys to about a dozen countries around the world. Many Nigerians have lashed out at his frequent traveling schedule, stating that there were pressing issues to be dealt with within the country like the increased spate of... Read More

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Buhari, international, nigeria, Travel

November 29, 2015

Oil marketers reveal how Buhari can end fuel scarcity

Marketers have revealed to the government how to put an end to the snake-like queues for petrol, that Nigerians all across the nation, are currently bedeviled with. The fuel scarcity in the nation would end if the government decentralizes the distribution of the products, marketers have said. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, on Sunday,... Read More

Buhari, fuel scarcity, Oil and Gas, Petroleum, ppmc

November 28, 2015

We’re confused! Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun says returned stolen funds have ‘no figure’

Ever heard of ‘figure-less’ funds, no? The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeoun, can perhaps give Nigerians an education of funds that have no figure. Responding to questions about President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent statement that looters are voluntarily beginning to return funds, the Minister of Finance, managed to confuse Nigerians the more. Adeosun acknowledged that funds are being returned,... Read More

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Buhari, kemi Adeosun, looters, stolen money

November 25, 2015

President Buhari hailed upon arrival at burial of HID Awolowo (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Ikenne, Ogun state, for the burial of late Chief HID Awolowo. Chief Hannah Idowu Dideolu, who died on September 19, is being buried beside her late husband, the late Yoruba leader, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. See below, photos of President Buhari’s arrival:

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Buhari, HID burial, Ikenne, Ogun State

November 25, 2015

This is what APC wants you to do about fuel scarcity

As the queues at petrol stations get longer and frustration of Nigerians gets more obvious, the ruling political party of the nation, the All Progressives Congress, has a message to deliver. Writing on its Twitter page, the APC said President Muhammadu Buhari, is addressing the issue of fuel scarcity. The APC is aware of the hardship Nigerians... Read More

APC, Buhari, fuel scarcity, Petroleum

November 25, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: PDP, APC in 2 squabbles | Obama is nonchalant about ISIS | Buhari to decide MTN fate | More stories

IPMAN set to sanction marketers over fuel scarcity. Leadership PDP says Fashola will fail as minister. Punch Dickson’s campaign claims APC thugs attacked supporters. Vanguard MASSOB takes jibe at politicians. YNaija PDP against replacement of Audu. Punch Nasir el-Rufai says governors don’t have a life. YNaija APC senators stall move to summon Buhari over fuel scarcity. Vanguard... Read More

APC, Buhari, dickson, Fashola, fuel scarcity, PDP, senate, tracklist

November 24, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: FG yearns to revoke Dasuki’s bail | DSS justifies Kanu’s detention| Aregbesola names N750m school after Soyinka | More stories

FG tells court to revoke Dasuki’s bail. Vanguard APC mourns Abubakar Audu. Leadership Eze Ndigbo laments nobody cares about the South-East. YNaija DSS gets order to detain Kanu for another 90 days. Leadership Army arrest two officers for sabotage of military’s fight against terrorism. Nation Aregbesola names N750 million school after Soyinka. Nation Women stage solidarity rally... Read More

APC, army, audu, Buhari, DSS, kanu, Kashamu, PDP, tracklist

November 23, 2015

Buhari, Saraki, Dogara react to Prince Audu’s death

The President of the nation, Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the news of Prince Abubakar Audu’s demise with deep regret. Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the president revealed that the news of the governorship aspirant’s death really devastated him. According to the statement, “we are obviously devastated at the... Read More

audu, Buhari, Dogara, Kogi, Saraki, senate, Tragic

November 22, 2015

Photos of President Buhari’s arrival in Iran

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran for the 3rd Summit of the Gas Exporting Country’s Forum. The President departed Nigeria for Iran, via the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, in Abuja. See below, photos of his arrival in Iran:

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Buhari, gas summit, Iran, nigeria

November 22, 2015

Army doesn’t need mercenaries to fight Boko Haram – Presidency

The Presidency has maintained that Nigeria will not seek the help of foreign mercenaries in ending the activities of terrorist group, Boko Haram. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, disclosed this to Punch on Saturday. Adesina insisted that President Buhari would not allow the military to seek the help of hired mercenaries.... Read More

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boko haram, Buhari, insurgency, nigeria

November 19, 2015

‘Buhari is responsible if any harm comes to Ekweremadu’

A group called Izumunna has declared that it would hold President Buhari responsible if any harm comes to deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, who survived an assassination attempt in Abuja, on Tuesday, November 17. The group said on Thursday, that the assassination attempt is part of a conspiracy to eliminate all Igbo-speaking nationals from the Buhari Government. The Igbo... Read More

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Abuja, assassination, Buhari, Ekweremadu, Izumunna, senate

November 19, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ISIS already in America | Dasuki defends himself | DSS ordered to produce Nnamdi Kanu | More stories

Female suicide bomber kill 15 in Kano market. Punch Ex-service chiefs to also be charged in arms procurement trial. YNaija Court orders DSS to produce Nnamdi Kanu. Leadership This is why Buhari ordered sack of Justice Akanbi. YNaija Court upholds governor Ortom’s election. Leadership Former education minister, Aja-Nwachukwu, dies at 63. Punch Remi Tinubu takes over... Read More

biafra, Buhari, jonathan, Justice, PDP, Remi Tinubu, tracklist

November 18, 2015

“You liars are looking for sympathy” | Dasuki fires back at the Presidency

Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki has described the allegations of diverting funds meant for weapons purchase, as spurious lies meant to garner sympathy for an under-performing president. Dasuki’s arrest was ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari, based on the recommendation from the report of the investigative committee on arms procurement. In his defense, Dasuki released a statement on... Read More

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army, Buhari, corruption, dasuki, statement, terrorism

November 17, 2015

This is what Buhari believes will take Nigeria out of poverty

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, said the diversification of the economy through agriculture and solid minerals mining is the way to eradicate poverty in the country. Buhari made the assertion while speaking in Kebbi state at the official launch of the N40 Billion “Anchor Borrowers’ Programme” (ABP) organized by the Central Bank of Nigeria for rice... Read More

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agriculture, Buhari, economy, nigeria, poverty

November 17, 2015

Fayose to Lai Mohammed: “You need to be cured of basket mouth syndrome”

Ayo Fayose’s camp is at it again! Lere Olayinka, Special Assistant to the Ekiti State Governor on Public Communications and New Media has given a not so friendly description of Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed while reacting to the minister’s statement that Fayose and other people looking into President Buhari’s Treasury Single Account policy should... Read More

APC, Buhari, Fayose, lai mohammed, TSA

November 17, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Hillary Clinton is often confused | Why ISIS is losing | Army warns against Pro-Biafra protest in Lagos | More stories

Fayose calls Buhari is a shadow chaser. YNaija Army stops fresh Boko Haram attack in Maiduguri. Leadership This is what Buhari said about Jonathan’s govt. YNaija Army warns against Pro-Biafra protest in Lagos. Punch INEC begins distribution of PVCs to newly registered voters in Kogi. Daily Post Okowa says Governors will diversify the economy. This Day PDP chieftain, Smart... Read More

army, boko haram, Buhari, economy, Fayose, Maidguri, tracklist

November 16, 2015

Buhari stylishly reacts to Pro-Biafra agitation… without mentioning ‘Biafra’

Ever since the recent Biafra protests and agitation broke out across parts of the South East and South-South, President Muhammadu Buhari, has surprisingly stayed mute on the matter. But on Monday morning, while launching the 2016 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund at the Presidential Villa, President Buhari said Nigerians are determined to remain... Read More

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Buhari, indivisible, nigeria, United

November 15, 2015

Why Buhari is to blame for Biafra agitation, protests – Ohaneze Ndigbo

A chieftain of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Ozo Anaekwe, has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s marginalization of Ndigbo is the reason behind the renewed agitation for Biafra by the members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB). Speaking on Saturday in Onitsha, Anaekwe said Buhari’s utterances, policies and actions towards the South-East, is responsible for the recent protests. Anaekwe said Buhari’s continuous... Read More

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agitation, biafra, Buhari, Ndigbo, protest

November 15, 2015

It’s hard to say we have a government – Cardinal Onaiyekan

Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, says anyone expecting that President Muhammadu Buhari to end corruption in the country is definitely oblivious of the level of corruption prevalent in Nigeria. Speaking at the celebration of the 30 years establishment of the Amity Printing Press, in Nanjing, China, Cardinal Onaiyekan said Buhari’s main problem is that he’s surrounded by people who... Read More

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Buhari, corruption, nigeria, Onaiyekan

November 13, 2015

‘You’ll soon go back to your lives’ | Buhari visits IDP camp in Yola (PHOTOS)

““My government is doing everything possible to rebuild your homes, schools hospitals and roads to enable you go back to your homes. Boko Haram will soon be a thing of the past, said President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, when he visited the Makhio Internally Displaced Persons camp, in Yola, Adamawa state. While speaking to the IDPs,... Read More

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Buhari, CAMP, IDP, Yola

November 13, 2015

APC to PDP: “We’ll not fail, face your rebranding”

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised the opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to re-brand itself rather than putting its effort in running down the present administration. The party enjoined PDP to join hands with the President Muhammadu Buhari to fix the nation. National Secretary of the APC, Mai Buni- while reacting to PDP’s allegations that... Read More

APC, Buhari, PDP, rebrand

November 13, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Trump compares Carson to a ‘child molester’ | Jihadi John killed | Lamorde to be Commissioner of Police | More stories

Orientation agency says Boko Haram has infiltrated South- West. YNaija This is why Buhari didn’t select permanent secretaries through examination. This Day APC takes a swipe at PDP | says it doesn’t assign positions to mistresses like the PDP. Leadership PDP agents laments non-payment of election allowance. Punch Rivers state disowns Biafra says it will... Read More

APC, biafra, boko haram, Buhari, PDP, Rivers, Tinubu, tracklist

November 12, 2015

Corrupt APC members are being rewarded – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressive Congress (APC) led federal government of lacking direction. The opposition party says it would resist ‘the growing culture of impunity’ being exhibited by the the administration. The party, during the one day national conference held in Abuja on Thursday, condemned what it described as the ‘growing... Read More

APC, Buhari, National Conference, PDP

MTN says FG slashes fine to $3.8bn… but Communications Minister isn’t in the loop

The Buhari government is trying to kill Dasuki – Fani-Kayode

If you must prosecute Saraki, go after former governors – Senator Shehu Sani

Sambo Dasuki accused of illegal arms importation, assassination attempts (DETAILS)

Biafra agitators must not be compelled to belong to Nigeria – Yerima

Begrudginly, Senate passes supplementary budget, allows Buhari to borrow

‘Buhari is like Abraham Lincoln’ | 10 things we learned from Pastor Bakare’s interview

President Buhari has made 12 foreign trips… for these reasons

Oil marketers reveal how Buhari can end fuel scarcity

We’re confused! Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun says returned stolen funds have ‘no figure’

President Buhari hailed upon arrival at burial of HID Awolowo (PHOTOS)

This is what APC wants you to do about fuel scarcity

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: PDP, APC in 2 squabbles | Obama is nonchalant about ISIS | Buhari to decide MTN fate | More stories

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: FG yearns to revoke Dasuki’s bail | DSS justifies Kanu’s detention| Aregbesola names N750m school after Soyinka | More stories

Buhari, Saraki, Dogara react to Prince Audu’s death

Photos of President Buhari’s arrival in Iran

Army doesn’t need mercenaries to fight Boko Haram – Presidency

‘Buhari is responsible if any harm comes to Ekweremadu’

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ISIS already in America | Dasuki defends himself | DSS ordered to produce Nnamdi Kanu | More stories

“You liars are looking for sympathy” | Dasuki fires back at the Presidency

This is what Buhari believes will take Nigeria out of poverty

Fayose to Lai Mohammed: “You need to be cured of basket mouth syndrome”

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Hillary Clinton is often confused | Why ISIS is losing | Army warns against Pro-Biafra protest in Lagos | More stories

Buhari stylishly reacts to Pro-Biafra agitation… without mentioning ‘Biafra’

Why Buhari is to blame for Biafra agitation, protests – Ohaneze Ndigbo

It’s hard to say we have a government – Cardinal Onaiyekan

‘You’ll soon go back to your lives’ | Buhari visits IDP camp in Yola (PHOTOS)

APC to PDP: “We’ll not fail, face your rebranding”

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Trump compares Carson to a ‘child molester’ | Jihadi John killed | Lamorde to be Commissioner of Police | More stories

Corrupt APC members are being rewarded – PDP

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