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EFCC boss, Ibrahim Lamorde, to be investigated by EFCC | YNaija.com

October 28, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: FG not investigating Lamorde | CIA director hacked by teenager| Boko Haram December deadline not feasible | More stories

FG denies ordering investigation on Lamorde. Premium Times Timi Frank is APC’s new headache. YNaija Supreme court dismisses Wike’s petition. This Day FG says Nigeria new hope is agriculture. Leadership Boko Haram may not end in December-Gowon. This Day US condemn Boko Haram attacks. Leadership Witness says Fayose aides framed suspects in murder of NURTW chairman.... Read More

Ajimobi, boko haram, FG, tracklist, Tribunal, wike

October 26, 2015

FG files money laundering charges against Sambo Dasuki, requests secret trial

A new charge of money laundering has been filed by the Federal Government against the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (rtd). The added charge was filed at the resumed hearing on Monday, October 26, at the Federal High Court, in Abuja. The federal government is accusing the former NSA of being in the... Read More

charges, FG, money laundering, Sambo Dasuki

September 24, 2015

Farmers give Buhari’s government 7-days to rescue Falae

Ondo state farmers have given the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, a seven-day ultimatum to secure the release of former presidential aspirant- Chief Olu Falae. Falae was abducted last Monday, in Akure, by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Chairman of the Farmers Association, Akin Olotu, conveyed the ultimatum to journalists on Thursday, in Akure. The farmers said if... Read More

farmers, FG, kidnap, Olu Falae, ultimatum

September 18, 2015

FG seeks arrest warrant for Bukola Saraki

Due the absence of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, the Federal Government has asked the tribunal to issue a bench warrant for his arrest. The Ministry of Justice requested that the panel would give an order for his arrest, saying “he cannot sit in the comfort of his chamber and... Read More

arrest, Bukola Saraki, Code of conduct tribunal, FG, trial

September 14, 2015

This is when FG will start prosecuting corrupt Jonathan ministers, others

Although many have been accused, but none of the ex-government officials who served under the Goodluck Jonathan administration has been prosecuted. The Federal Government is however, expected to commence the prosecution of such persons as soon as an Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice is appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Attorney... Read More

Attorney General, corrupt officials, FG, prosecution

September 6, 2015

Why negotiations between FG, Boko Haram have always broken down – Senator Sani

Senator Shehu Sani, has given an insight into why previous attempts at negotiating for peace between Boko Haram and the Federal Government, ended in futility. Sani, an activist before venturing into politics, said that willingness was always lacking, on the part of the federal government, to meet the demands of the insurgents. While speaking to... Read More

boko haram, Chibok girls, FG, negotiation, Senator Shehu Sani

September 3, 2015

5 witnesses to testify for FG against Dasuki

Five witnesses will be called by the Federal Government in its case of illegal possession of firearms against former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd). Illegal firearms were recovered from the home of Dasuki, who was arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. Dasuki’s possession of the arms, were said to have violated... Read More

FG, firearms, prosecution, Sambo Dasuki, witnesses

August 26, 2015

Why Arewa leaders are against FG’s negotiation with Boko Haram

The Arewa Consultative Forum has warned the Federal Government against going into negotiations with Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The northern leaders insist that going into a dialogue with the insurgents, may eventually become an exercise in futility, owing to past attempts. Leader of ACF, Alhaji Ibrahim Coomasie, spoke on the issue at a press... Read More

Arewa Consultative Forum, boko haram, FG, negotiation

August 16, 2015

No more privacy! Nigerian social media accounts are being monitored by FG

From indications,it looks like Nigerians no longer have any form of privacy on social media as investigations shows that the Federal Government has been monitoring the social media accounts of Nigerians. Well, not all Nigerians though, just those who are suspected of having links with various terrorist groups, including Boko Haram and the Islamic State... Read More

boko haram, FG, Hacking, nigerians, phones, social media, terrorist groups

Buhari wants the army to make their own equipment

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Ministry of Defence to produce a plan for the establishment of a military industrial complex, where weapons can be produced for the army. Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu said Buhari gave this directive at the graduation ceremony of the National Defence College, Abuja. Buhari said the... Read More

Buhari, FG, local weapons, Ministry of Defence

“We are not prisoners of war” | PDP reacts to Dasuki’s arrest

The Peoples Democracy Party (PDP) has faulted the invasion and occupation of the residence of former national security adviser, Sambo Dasuki by the Department of State Services (DSS). The National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisah Metuh, disclosed this while speaking with journalists at the John Kadiya Street, Asokoro, residence of Dansuki in Abuja on Friday.... Read More

Dansuki, DSS, FG, Invasion, PDP

DSS vacates Dansuki’s house after 24 hours

After more than 24hours of siege, the Federal Government has ordered the withdrawal of the State Security Service (SSS) personnel from the Abuja home of the immediate past National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki after 24 hours of placing him and his friend, Bello Fadile under house arrest since Thursday. In a statement by PRNigeria, an agency... Read More

arrest, Dansuki, DSS, FG

Buhari fires NIMASA DG

President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked Patrick Ziakede Akpobolokemi as Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). In a statement by the special adviser to the President on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, the termination of Akpobolokemi’s appointment takes immediate effect. “He is to hand over the management of NIMASA and all government property in... Read More

Buhari, DG, FG, NIMASA, sacks

Buhari is being sued over bailout to states

Apparently not everybody is happy with the bailout fund approved by President Muhammadu Buhari to states to settles backlog of unpaid salaries. A member of the House of Representatives, Igariwey Iduma-Enwo, has approached an Abuja Federal High Court to challenge the decision of Buhari to rescue states in the country with a bailout of N713.7 billion.... Read More

Bailout funds, Buhari, court, FG, House of Representatives, N713.7bn

Gani Adams says his OPC faction won’t protest over pipeline protection contract

The National Coordinator of O’dua Peoples Congress (OPC) Gani Adams has said his faction of the OPC will not participate in the protest against the withdrawal of an NNPC contract for the protection of pipelines. NNPC is the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. Punch reports that Adams, who disclosed this in an interview on Wednesday in... Read More

Afghan National Army, FG, Gani Adams, OPC, Pipeline contract, protest

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: FG confirms recall of non-ambassador, PDP prepares for battle, Tinubu loyal to Buhari, More stories

Lawmaker urges officers to see battle against Boko Haram as priority. This Day US says rescue of Chibok girls is their priority. Leadership Refusal to approve N15.37bn loans behind Oshiomhole’s tirade against Okonjo-Iweala. This Day FG confirms recall of non-career ambassadors. Leadership PDP chieftain defends Okonjo-Iweala, says she should be left alone. Vanguard Dogara is... Read More

APC, Buhari, FG, PDP, Tinubu, tracklist

Dogara says this is the only way FG can remove fuel subsidy

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, said that the only legal way the Federal Government could permanently remove the subsidy on petroleum products was to initiate an amendment to the Price Control Act or have it repealed entirely by the National Assembly. He noted that in the schedules to the Act, petroleum... Read More

Dogara, FG, fuel subsidy, NASS

FG inaugurates ministerial committee on affordable housing

The Federal Government really does have the interests of the people at heart. They inaugurated a 12 man ministerial committee to develop a blue print for affordable housing in the country. In a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs, Adedeji Ajibade, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban... Read More

Committee, FG, housing

Companies linked to Nnamani in fraud case lose assets to FG

A judge of the Federal High Court in Lagos, Justice Mohammed Yunusa, pronounced the assets and funds of certain companies linked to former Enugu governor Chimaroke Nnamani forfeited to the Federal Government. Four of the companies are Renaissance University Teaching Hospital; Cosmos FM; Capital City Automobile Nigeria Limited, and Rainbownet Nigeria Limited. Punch reports that... Read More

FG, forfiet asset, Fraud, Nnanmani

‘Intervention fund approved by PMB is not from the Excess Crude Account’, says Presidency

The Presidency has said that the N804.7 billion intervention fund approved by President Muhammadu Buhari is not from the Excess Crude Account (ECA). In a statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, he said the reports making rounds are incorrect. He added that it became imperative to... Read More

Buhari, Excess Crude Account, femi adeshina, FG, intervention fund

Okonjo-Iweala spent $2.1bn without approval – NEC

The newly inaugurated National Economic Council, has accused former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, of spending $2.1bn from the Excess Crude Account without authorisation. The Council, which is chaired by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, made the accusation after the NEC’s 58th meeting in Abuja on Monday, June 29. While speaking to State... Read More

ECA, FG, NEC, ngozi okonjo iweala, nnpc

FG appoints Ladan as Director of DPR

The Federal Government has appointed Mordecai Danteni Baba Ladan, as the Director of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). He is to take over from George Osahon whose tenure ended on June 19, 2015. According to a statement on the website of the DPR, on Monday, the memorandum which was dated June 19, 2015 stated that... Read More

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drug abuse

FG set to shut down open drug markets from July 1

Over the years, disorganized distribution of drugs have been the deal but the government isn’t okay with it, to ensure organized drug distribution system in the country, the federal government will on July 1 commence the implementation of the National Drug Distribution Guidelines (NDDGs). During a press conference on Friday in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary... Read More

Drug, FG, nigeria

Fuel Scarcity is coming

Brace yourselves, guys. There is another scarcity on the horizon. On Thursday, 25 June, SEPLAT MD, Austin Avuru admitted the nation was simply unable to pay for the subsidy. He revealed this at a forum tagged “Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)/ Bloomberg CEO Roundtable: Banking and Oil Industries” Bank chiefs at the forum urged the government... Read More

FG, fuel scarcity, nigeria, SEPLAT

FG set to pay N5000 monthly to unemployed, poor Nigerians

The new administration had earlier promised to have the Youth and unemployed in mind and have already started working in that direction as the Federal government has declared that there are ongoing plans to implement one of its campaign promises that it will pay N5000 each to the poorest Nigerians across the country. Vice President... Read More

FG, N5000, nigeria, Osinbajo, Poor Nigerians, unemployed

Fuel scarcity may end soon as FG, marketers reach agreement

The fuel scarcity crisis may finally have a solution as the Federal Government and petrol marketers have agreed to end Nigeria’s fuel scarcity problem before or by next week Saturday. A meeting was attended on Friday, June 5, by stakeholders from the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Depot and Petroleum Products... Read More

FG, fuel scarcity, Marketers, nigeria

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Ex-militants make trouble over non-payment of amnesty allowance, Opposition group doubt Buhari’s readiness to govern Nigeria, Senate fails to override Jonathan’s veto, More stories

Ex-militants make trouble over non-payment of amnesty allowance. YNaija Ribadu condemns Yola bomb blast. PremiumTimes Opposition group doubt Buhari’s readiness to govern Nigeria. YNaija Senate fails to override Jonathan’s veto. Nation Court adjourns for ruling on anti-impeachment suit against Fayose. Vanguard PDP dragged to court over N70 million presidential campaign contract. YNaija Police AIG lambasts... Read More

court, FG, jonathan, Police AIG, Sambo, tracklist

FG pays $800million to marketers to end crisis

by Ranti Joseph Apparently, oil marketers didn’t just agree to call off the strike, the Federal government had to step into the matter and they reached a consensus, which oil suppliers claims Nigeria’s outgoing government has agreed to pay $800 million to end a fuel crisis crippling the economy. The Associated Press reports that chaos... Read More

$800million, FG, IPMAN, nigeria, oil marketers

Supreme Court re-lists constitution amendment case for Monday

by Ranti Joseph It seems the National assembly have found a way around it and President Goodluck Jonathan is not winning the battle as in a surprise U-turn, the Supreme Court rescheduled for Monday the hearing of the case arising from the face-off between the National Assembly and Jonathan on the legality of the Fourth... Read More

Constitution amendment, FG, national assembly, supreme court

Okonjo-Iweala: Working for FG Made Me Hypertensive

by Ranti Joseph The minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has lamented that the search for funds for Nigeria is taking its toll on her and other government workers. She said over 70 per cent of the workers in the Federal Ministry of Finance, including top officials, have high blood pressure as a result of... Read More

economy, Federal Ministry of Finance, FG, hypertension, minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweal

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