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February 13, 2016

FG sacks Vice Chancellors of 12 universities established by Jonathan

The Nigeria Government, on Saturday, has fired the Vice Chancellors of the twelve universities established by the Jonathan administration and the Vice chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Vincent Tenebe. The directive was contained in a statement signed by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu. The statement, which didn’t state the... Read More

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February 9, 2016

Nasco to produce biscuits for FG’s national feeding program

The Federal Government, on Monday, signed a memorandum of understanding with NASCO Foods Limited, Jos, for the production of biscuits with high nutrient density for the national feeding program. This is in keeping with the Buhari administration’s campaign promise of providing quality education in the country. Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, had last year informed the... Read More

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February 5, 2016

‘Nigerians run the risk of starving to death by 2050’ – FG

The Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, said on Thursday that if all-year farming is not introduced, Nigerians would starve to death by 2050. The federal government said the country’s population would rise to 509 million by 2050, and the present mode of farming would not be sustainable. During the defence of the 2016 budget on... Read More

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February 4, 2016

MASSOB gives ultimatum for referendum… to drag Obasanjo before ICC

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has warned the Federal Government to urgently conduct a referendum in the South East geopolitical zone or prepare for the total crippling of socio-economic activities in the region and other parts of the country where Igbos are predominant. The position of the group... Read More

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February 4, 2016

Dasuki is trying to escape trial – FG

The Federal Government has accused former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki of looking for ways to escape his trial before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Maitama, Abuja. This was contained in a counter-affidavit filed by the prosecution against an application filed by Dasuki on Thursday. Dasuki had in an application... Read More

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February 4, 2016

FG recovers $14m from Jide Omokore’s Atlantic Energy

The Chairman of Atlantic Energy Drilling Concepts Nigeria Limited, Jide Omokore has reportedly paid over $14m, worth of crude oil royalty to the federal government. The company which was incorporated in 2010, was controversially awarded oil assets by the Goodluck Jonathan government. Omokore is widely believed to have been an ally of the former President and also has... Read More

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February 3, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘NASS can’t stop hike in electricity tariff’ | Why 6 Britons were deported | Trump blames voters, media for loss | More stories

We are not involved in the alleged seizure of merchant ship – IPOB, MASSOB. Vanguard $650,000 subsidy case against Lawan reopened by ICPC. Leadership Group condemns Falana’s move against Okonjo-Iweala. Vanguard FG tells NASS it can’t stop hike in electricity tariff. Leadership Former Chief of Air Staff, Amosu says he’s not returning arms funds. YNaija... Read More

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January 29, 2016

Zika virus: ‘Don’t travel to Latin America’ – FG warns Nigerians

The Federal Government has issued a new directive that Nigerians, especially pregnant women should be restricted from travelling to Latin America due to the Zika virus outbreak until the situation improves. The government said anyone coming from any of the Latin American countries should be interviewed at the various ports of entry and tested for... Read More

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January 28, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Budget to be passed on February 25 | Anti-graft war will end terrorism | Zika virus spreads | More stories

Falana says Okonjo-Iweala’s record was appalling. Leadership 2016 budget would be passed on February 25. Nation Anti-graft war is key to ending terrorism – FG. Leadership Jonathan keeps mum on arms deal scandal. Punch Female suicide bombers kill 14, injure 24 in Chibok in a fresh attack. Vanguard APC defends Oshiomhole, says alleged plot to impeach... Read More

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January 27, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘PDP plots to blackmail Oshiomhole’ | Poor El Chapo can’t get a good night’s sleep | Between Wall Street and Apple | More stories

Mayaki says PDP plots to blackmail Oshiomhole. Vanguard FG says corruption is fighting back. Leadership This is why Metuh keeps getting handcuffed – NPS. YNaija THISDAY Publisher, Nduka Obaigbena, finally visits EFCC. Leadership EFCC chairman, Magu to testify against Dariye over N1.126 billion fraud. Vanguard FG begins recovery of fresh $750 million Abacha loot. Punch... Read More

Aregbesola, corruption, Fayose, FG, metuh, MTN, tracklist

January 26, 2016

Ijaw elders to FG: ‘It is difficult for us to produce Tompolo… we are not security agents’

Ijaw elders in Delta state simply can’t fathom why the federal government has said they should hand over former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, to security agencies. The elders said they do have no clue on the location of Tompolo neither do they possess any inkling as to whether he’s involved in the three-day... Read More

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The Nigerian FG hikes Kerosene price to N83 per litre | YNaija.com

January 25, 2016

Kerosene price hiked from N50 to N83 per litre [DETAILS]

The price of Household Kerosene (HHK) has been increased from N50 per litre from N83 per litre, as the federal government prepares to officially end subsidy payment on the product. The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, released its product pricing template released over the weekend- where it was stated that N83 per litre price will... Read More

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January 20, 2016

Economic downturn: FG to charge N50 on bank transactions

by Emeka Nwankwo In a move by the Federal government to create non-oil revenue, the Central Bank of Nigeria has mandated all commercial banks, as well as financial institutions, to collect N50 stamp duty from bank customers for money paid into their accounts. This was contained in a circular sent to all Deposit Money Banks... Read More

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January 11, 2016

‘FG planning to detain Nnamdi Kanu with Boko Haram members… and kill him there’ – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Department of State Services of denying medical treatment to Nnamdi Kanu, their detained leader, who’s also the Director of Radio Biafra. According to IPOB, the health of Nnamdi Kanu was gradually deteriorating and he’s in dire need of medical assistance. The pro-Biafran group also restated its... Read More

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January 1, 2016

Presidency yet to ban use of Hijab – Garba Shehu

The Presidency has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari has not taken a concrete decision to ban the use of Hijab. This was disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement put out on Friday. Buhari had on Wednesday during the presidential media chat, suggested that... Read More

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January 1, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Fayose benefitted from $2bn arms deal’ | ‘Buhari is a dictator’ | ‘PDP blackmailing Buhari’ | More stories

Osinbajo assures that FG will create N1 million jobs in 2016. YNaija PDP says media chat exposed Buhari’s undemocratic character. Leadership Appeal court rules in favour of Darius Ishaku and Alex Otti. This Day I didn’t receive N500 million from Atiku – Bindow. Leadership Fayose benefited from $2 billion arms procurement deal – APC. This Day... Read More

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December 28, 2015

We won’t sell National Theatre – FG

The Federal Government says there are no plans to sell off the National Theatre. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed said on Monday, that the theatre will continue to be a national monument. Speaking during an inspection visit to the National Theatre, Mohammed said: “But we are not averse to a Public-Private Partnership (PPP)... Read More

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December 28, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Shehu Sani adopts 60 children | ‘2016 budget doesn’t need crude oil’ | Man struck by a train, survives | More stories

Amaechi says FG will complete Abuja-Kaduna railway in2016. Leadership Nigerian troops, Boko Haram engage in a gun battle in Maiduguri. This Day Obasanjo has a word for the rich. YNaija FG wants to involve EFCC, DSS in prosecution of pipeline vandals. This Day Shiite members seek release of El-Zakzaky. Leadership CBN explains why Naira ATM cards was... Read More

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December 26, 2015

Why petrol may be reduced to N85 per litre from January 1, 2016

The Federal Government would reduce the pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N85 per litre from January 2016. Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu revealed this to journalists on Friday, December 25, while inspecting the Port Hacourt Refinery Company (PHRC). Kachikwu NNPC) said: “We have done a modulation calculation and it is showing... Read More

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December 24, 2015

Lagos, Kano, Abuja and Port Harcourt airports may be privatised

Four of the major airports in Nigeria- Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano- may be privatised by the Federal Government. During a fact-finding and evaluation tour of the Murtala Muhammed Airport on Wednesday, Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, hinted on the possibility of the privatising the airports. Amaechi said the proposed concession of the four airports would guarantee efficiency... Read More

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December 16, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: 8 biggest moments of Republican debate | Another N40 billion theft | Trump’s disturbing Las Vegas rally | More stories

Another N40 billion theft by ex-NIMASA DG, Akpobolokemi discovered by EFCC. Premium Times Benue PDP Representative sacked by Appeal Court. Leadership Fayose comes for OBJ, takes a swipe at PMB. YNaija Odili denies collecting N100 million from Dasuki. Leadership PDP acting chairman, Uche Secondus sacked by court. YNaija INEC explains why Bayelsa, Kogi elections were inconclusive. Leadership Ngige says... Read More

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December 9, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Nnamdi Kanu seeks bail | Boko Haram sponsors can’t escape | Saraki absolves self from stolen N310 million | More stories

Why Bayelsa election killings must be probed. Premium Times Saraki says he’s not the owner of N310 million stolen by DSS agents. This Day World Bank advises Buhari to remove oil subsidy. Leadership Top Floor of 35-storey NECOM house in Lagos razed by fire in Lagos. This Day Dasuki trial adjourned till 2016. Leadership NCC explains... Read More

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December 9, 2015

Why Federal Government cannot release Nnamdi Kanu yet

The Federal Government, has revealed to a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, the reason behind its reluctance to release the detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu who has been detained since his October 17 arrest, had filed an application before the high court, seeking to enforcing his fundamental right to freedom.... Read More

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December 9, 2015

No Boko Haram sponsor, arms funds looters will go unpunished – FG

The Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government has reassured Nigerians that neither Boko Haram sponsors nor looters of the funds meant for arms procurement, will be allowed to go scot free. Minister of Informational and National Orientation, Lai Mohammed, while addressing a press conference on Tuesday, said everyone found complicit will be charged and tried, but added that due process would... Read More

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December 3, 2015

FG to High Court: ‘Cancel Dasuki’s bail’

The federal government has filed an application seeking to reverse the bail granted to the former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki. The court had on November 3, granted Dasuki permission to travel abroad for medical treatment, ordering the government to immediately release his passport. In the new application filed on Thursday, through the counsel of the... Read More

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November 30, 2015

Ohanaeze Ndigbo to FG: “Nnamdi Kanu should be released urgently”

The apex Igbo organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has called on the Federal Government to urgently release Nnamdi Kanu, the Director of Radio Biafra. The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, has been in the detention of the Department of State Security, since his arrest in October. Ohanaeze Ndigbo arrived at the decision to demand for his... Read More

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November 25, 2015

‘Our promise to pay N5,000 is not in the 2015 budget’ – FG

The Federal Government has said that the 2015 budget does not contain the proposed plan to pay N5000 stipend to unemployed Nigerians. The government said the payment of the monthly stipend will not take off until next year, due to a lack of provision for it in the present budget. Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon... Read More

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November 20, 2015

“Dasuki was invited by arms committee and we have proof” – Presidency

The Presidency insists that former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, was invited by the presidential committee investigating the purchase of arms and military hardware under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. The report of the investigative committee indicted Dasuki and several others, over an alleged N333bn phantom arms contracts. The embattled Dasuki had released a statement on Wednesday, stating that the Presidency... Read More

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November 18, 2015

A moment of silence… for the world-famous ‘I Pass My Neighbour’ generator

The Nigeria Customs Service has revealed that the Federal Government has banned the importation of small generators, popularly called I pass my neighbor. While speaking with newsmen, the Controller, Federation Operations Unit Zone A, Lagos of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Madugu Sanni made this disclosure in Lagos on Tuesday. He explained that the Customs was able to... Read More

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November 9, 2015

Sambo Dasuki sues FG over threat to his life

Former National Security Adviser (NSA) Colonel Sambo Mohammed Dasuki (rtd) has dragged the Federal Government before a Federal High Court in Abuja over the infringement of his fundamental human rights and security of his life. Dasuki is asking the court for a mandatory order compelling operatives of the Directorate of the State Security Service (DSSS) to vacate... Read More

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