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August 20, 2016

#NigeriaImmigration2000: When a government leaves its youth out in the cold – the story so far

A large number of aggrieved Immigration officers, who were dismissed from the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) last year, staged a protest yesterday at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. They were mostly ignored by government officials. Following the botched 2014 recruitment exercise into the NIS where several persons lost their lives, the Federal Government last year announced... Read More

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August 15, 2016

Why Buhari is giving appointments to family members, northerners – Fayose

Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday, said President Muhammadu Buhari is afraid of the unknown hence the reason for appointing his (Buhari) immediate family members and close associates into his adminstration rather than seek competent hands. According to a statement signed by Lere Olayinka, the governor’s special assistant on public communications and new media, Buhari... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. ISIS claims responsibility for Pakistan attack The terrorist group ISIS has claimed responsibility for Monday’s suicide bombing at a Pakistani hospital. 2. FG releases N420 million to states The Federal Government has disclosed that it released N420 million to each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to revitalize... Read More

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FG releases N420m to states to revitalize health centers

The Federal Government, on Monday, disclosed that it has released N420 million to each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory as seed money to help revitalize the primary health care centers in the states. According to the Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, who stated this during his visit to the University College Hospital... Read More

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Aisha Buhari interviewed in America (PHOTOS)

Aisha Buhari, wife of the President of Nigeria, who is in the United States of America on a working visit graced the Voice of America in Washington, D.C. with her presence on Friday. She was interviewed by both the English and Hausa services. Aisha Buhari’s visit to the United States has poked holes in Governor of... Read More

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Shi’ite Muslims protest in Kaduna, vows to trek to Abuja

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, popularly known as Shi’ites, on Wednesday, protested the continued detention of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, and other members by state security agents. According to The Punch, the protesters, composed of mostly women and children, defied police orders as they protested at the Muhammadu Buhari Way in Kaduna City,... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Panel recommends prosecution of soldiers involved in Shi’ite – Army clash The panel setup to investigate the violent clash between the Nigerian army and Shi’ite Muslims has recommended that soldiers involved in the face-off should be prosecuted. 2. Dislodged Arepo militants fleeing to riverine areas in Ondo... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Here are the top five stories to monitor today 1. The constitution allows House of Rep to pad budget -Jibrin Former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmummin Jibrin, has revealed further details of the current budget padding controversy. 2. I have no plans to form a new party – Atiku Former Vice President Atiku... Read More

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Edwin Clark takes swipe at Jonathan, Obasanjo and Yar'Adua | YNaija.com

FG’s dialogue with militants ‘will not work’ – Ijaw leaders

Ijaw leaders, on Saturday, called on the federal government to withdraw its troops from all occupied Ijaw land while decrying the destruction of oil installation by Niger Delta militants. The elders made this known during its consultative council meeting with the Bayelsa governor, Seriake Dickson and Delta deputy governor, Kingsley Otuaro, in Warri, Delta state where they called for the... Read More

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InCaseYouMissedIt: FG may release Nnamdi Kanu, Okah brothers

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), on Saturday, announced that the federal government has agreed to free Nnmadi Kanu, Obi Nwabueze, Charles and Henry Okah as well as other pro-Biafra agitators if they renounce their agitations. According to a statement by MEND’s spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo, said that the Edmund Ebiware, who is currently... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. #SaveMayowa: Police begins investigation The Lagos state police has announced that it will begin investigations into the alleged scam. 2. ’17 schools in Nigeria were involved in failed coup in Turkey’ Seventeen Turkish schools in Nigeria were allegedly involved in the failed coup attempt in Turkey,... Read More

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Niger Delta militants

‘MEND should speak for itself and not for others’ – Niger Delta Elders

A group, Concerned Niger Delta Elders (CNDE), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari not to negotiate with the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) but should dialogue directly with the Niger Delta Avengers or their representatives. This was contained in a statement signed by Seigha Manijar and Aureol Viviana. The statement noted that whatever agreement... Read More

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‘Buratai’s statement is insensitive and unprofessional’ – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), on Tuesday, lambasted the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, for his ‘insensitive’ and ‘provocative’ statement. In statement signed by Jomo Gbomo, the group noted that the claims made by COAS saying the army will use military force to crush militancy in the Niger Delta area was prejudicial... Read More

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We will use force for Niger Delta militants if dialogue fails- Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said the Nigerian Army would resort to force as an option if the dialogue between the Federal Government and militants fail. Buratai made this remark in Port Harcourt on Monday at the commissioning of a modern 2 Brigade headquarter complex with an Olympic size swimming pool.... Read More

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‘FG will not negotiate with criminals, Internet-based ‘militant’ groups’ – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), on Sunday, disclosed that it is in support of the Federal Government’s decision not to negotiate with the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) and other militant groups in the region. According to a statement by MEND’s spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo, the group has begun talk with the Federal Government... Read More

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MEND confirms peace talks with FG

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has said it is in talks with the government to end violence in the Niger Delta. The group confirmed this in a statement on Sunday. “The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) wishes to confirm that indeed it has been in preliminary... Read More

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Niger Delta Avengers deny negotiating with FG

Following claims by the Presidency on Thursday, that the FG is already negotiating with the Niger Delta Avengers, the group has debunked such claims on Friday. According to a statement issued by the group’s spokesman, Mudoch Agbinibo, the group was not aware of any ongoing peace talks. The statement confirmed that the NDA would only... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news to monitor today FG confirms that Nigeria is in recession Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has confirmed that the Nigerian economy is in recession. 2. No plans to impeach me – Yari The Governor of Zamfara state, Abdulaziz Yari has denied claims that the state House of Assembly was... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Here are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Melaye, Tinubu reconcile The President Of the Senate, Bukola Saraki brokered peace between Senators, Oluremi Tinubu and Dino Melaye. 2. Crime suspects handed over to the police are being released – Naval chief Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has accused the police of setting... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. New IGP accuse predecessor The new Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has accused his predecessor, Solomon Arase, of going away with 24 vehicles. 2. FG sends names of suspected ghost workers to EFCC The Federal Government has forwarded the names of suspected ghost workers to... Read More

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SERAP sues FG for not releasing looters names

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Federal Government and the Minister of Information, Lai Muhammed for, “failure to release the names of suspected looters and the circumstances under which recovered stolen public funds were recovered.” The suit which was signed by SERAP executive director, Adetokunbo Mumuni was filed at the Federal High... Read More

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Niger Delta militants

‘All we see in FG is double standard, lip service’ – Militants

Militant group, the Ultimate Warriors of Niger Delta, on Saturday, lambasted the federal government for its double standard on the issue of dialogue. According to a statement issued by the militant group, the federal government’s double standard and lip service is worrisome, hence why oil installations are still being destroyed. The group called on the Movement... Read More

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The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

These are the top ten news headlines for the week. 1. Threats to impeach President Buhari According to reports, some Senators called for the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari at an executive session of the Senate. 2. Between Dino Melaye and Oluremi Tinubu Senator Dino Melaye reportedly threatened to beat up and impregnate Oluremi Tinubu... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Coup attempts fails in Turkey A coup attempt by military officials in Turkey has failed and the plotters have surrendered. 2. EFCC quizzes Obanikoro’s wife, daughter The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has questioned the wife and daughter of Musiliu Obanikoro 3. ‘Military contracts... Read More

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‘There is only one way for corrupt people- it ends in prison’ | Soyinka

World renowned author and Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, on Thursday, said that the Federal Government should jail anyone who is found guilt of corruption. Soyinka stated this at an event while in Abeokuta to mark his 82nd birthday which was celebrated on Wednesday. Answering questions at the 7th edition of the Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange programme... Read More

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FG begins audit of revenue generating agencies

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has disclosed that the Federal Government has commenced the review of the cost profile of all its revenue generating agencies. She made this known on Thursday at a two-day National Revenue Retreat which was organized by the Ministry of Finance in Kano. According to Adeosun, the measure will ensure that... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Buratai’s Dubai property was declared in his wife’s name The Code of Conduct Bureau has stated that the multi-million dollar property of the Chief of Army Staff was declared in his wife’s name. 2. Lagos APC and Senators condemn Melaye The All Progressive Congress (APC)... Read More

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FG cannot fund constituency project for legislators anymore’ – SGF

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, on Wednesday, restated his position that government cannot continue to fund the constituency project of the National Assembly. Lawal said this when he appeared before the Senate Joint Committee on Ethic, Appropriations and Finance. He noted that the revenues accruable to Nigeria were falling and... Read More

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PENGASSAN, FG to hold crucial talks on Monday

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria(PENGASSAN) has confirmed a meeting between some of its members and the Federal Government tomorrow, Monday. The union had resolved to continue its strike indefinitely, unless the government takes necessary steps to savage the collapsing oil sector. However, there seems to be a turn of events,... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today. BBOG group slams President Buhari Activist group, BringBackOurGirls, has decried the failure of President Muhammadu Buhari to address all of the problems raised during their meeting with him. 2. Oliseh, NFF in war of words Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)... Read More

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