Nigerian students have this to say on the fuel subsidy matter

by Ranti Joseph The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) says it will not support the removal of fuel subsidy either by the outgoing or incoming administrations. In a statement issued by NANS’ Public Relations Officer, Nwankwo Ezekiel in Abuja on Monday said removing fuel subsidy was anti-people. The statement said NANS took the decision... Read More

FG, NANS, petrol, subsidy

April 30, 2015

FG fires FAAN Director over unapproved waiver grants

by Ranti Joseph The federal government has relieved the director of finance of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Tochukwu Bede Uchendu, of his appointment following a petition by two leading aviation labour unions over irregularities associated with his appointment and unapproved waiver grants worth N1 billion respectively. The Transport Services Senior Staff Association... Read More

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FAAN director, FG, unapproved waiver grants

April 28, 2015

Audit report on the missing $20billion is not reliable – PricewaterhouseCoopers says

by Ranti Joseph The recently released forensic audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, operations on the missing $20 billion oil money may not be reliable after all. PricewaterhouseCoopers, the audit firm that conducted the probe, says it cannot vouch for the integrity of its findings. In a shocking introductory letter addressed to Nigeria’s Auditor... Read More

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“PriceWaterHouseCoopers, $20billion, Audit report, FG

April 27, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: APC says Olanusi’s removal can’t stand, Boko Haram strikes again in Yobe, Mark faults FG’s court action, and more

The All Progressives Congress on Monday rejected the impeachment of Ondo State Deputy Governor, Ali Olanusi, saying the process leading to his removal violated provisions of the impeachment clause in the 1999 Constitution. The party said the action of the State House of Assembly was in disobedience of a court order which asked all parties... Read More

APC, David Mark, FG, Goodluck Jonathan, Olanusi

April 23, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: NNPC says why FG should remove oil subsidy, Jonathan/Buhari teams meet, El-Rufai sets up transition committee, and more

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on Thursday called on the Federal Government to scrap the Petroleum Support Fund (PSF) otherwise known as petroleum subsidy because government should not guarantee the price of crude oil that it does not control. In his presentation during the 2015 Oloibiri Lecture and Energy Forum of the Society of Petroleum... Read More

Buhari, el rufai, FG, jonathan, nnpc

April 14, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Mark, Gemade receive certificate of return, Rep’s house razed in Ondo over election result, #BBOG accuses FG of making empty promises on Chibok girls’ rescue, and more

The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria has congratulated Akinwunmi Ambode of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on his victory at the just-concluded governorship elections in Lagos. ERA/FoEN urged him to live up to his electoral promises when he assumes office, particularly the immediate reversal of the planned privatisation of water in Lagos. Mr. Ambode... Read More

#BBOG, Chibok girls, David Mark, elections, FG

March 26, 2015

What the FG had to say about reports of 400 women kidnapped in Damasak

by Ranti Joseph The federal government and military sources dismissed news reports on the abduction of over 400 women and children by Boko Haram insurgents from Damasak in Borno State, when the terror group was driven out of the town by Chad and Nigerien troops recently. A statement by PRNigeria, a media advisory for government... Read More

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Damasak, FG, FG military denies report on kidnap of 500 women in Damasak, insurgency, Military

March 10, 2015

“There will be no Islamic State in Nigeria” – FG believes Boko Haram is weak and desperate

by Ranti Joseph Federal government on Tuesday, March 10, stated that Boko Haram’s pledge of allegiance to the Islamic State group was a sign of weakness and a result of pressure on the jihadist militants by Nigeria and its allies. This was disclosed in a statement by the National security spokesman Mike Omeri, who called... Read More

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boko haram, FG, FG says Boko haram pledge of allegiance to ISIS is an act of desperation, insurgency, Isis

March 6, 2015

Now they say FG lied about meeting Chibok girls’ parents

by Ranti Joseph The National Publicity Director of Kibaku Area Development Association, an organization representing the entire Chibok community, Allen Mannaseh, on Friday described as a scam the purported meeting between the Federal Government representatives and parents of the abducted schoolgirls on Thursdays. Mannaseh, who was reacting to a press statement issued by Olawale Rasheed,... Read More

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Chibok girls, FG, FG didnt meet Chibok girls' parents'

March 4, 2015

FG approves N2.4 billion testing tools for automative council

N2.4 The Federal Government on Wednesday has approved a request by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment for the award of contracts by the National Automative Council (NAC) to procure auto testing laboratories equipment and tools to be installed in designated laboratories in Lagos, Enugu and Zaria. The decision was taken at the weekly... Read More

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aganga, FG, FG approves €11.6m testing tools for automative council, Okonjo-Iweala

March 2, 2015

FG’s attempt at plugging financial loopholes somehow bothers the APC

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress Campaign Organisation on Monday has described the Federal Government’s commencement of an independent revenue e-collection scheme under the Treasury Single Account initiative as too little too late. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Media and Publicity of the APC Presidential campaign, Garba Shehu. According... Read More

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APC, elections, FG, FG's e-collection scheme too late, says APC

December 5, 2014

Feature: Chevron GMoU, a CSR initiative worthy of emulation

by Kolapo Olapoju In recent time, the Niger-Delta region of the Nigeria has witnessed a lengthy period of peaceful co-existence with oil companies operating in the region, as opposed to what was obtainable about a decade ago when the region was enmeshed in communal clashes, abductions and societal unrest over the perceived indifference of oil... Read More

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December 1, 2014

BREAKING: Residents flee as Damaturu comes under Boko Haram attack

by Isi Esene There are reports of sporadic gunshots in Damaturu, Yobe State. It is not clear what the details of the situation are but many believe members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect are making a move to take over the state capital after overrunning Mubi, another town in the North east state.... Read More

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adamawa, Borno, FG, Jonathan Gopep, nigeria, Politics, yobe

November 30, 2014

Gov. Fayose reduces EKSU tuition, blames Fayemi for wasteful spending

by Isi Esene Governor Ayo Fayose has blamed the Kayode Fayemi administration for squandering Ekiti state resources leaving him with little or no funds to run the state. Fayose made this disclosure yesterday while featuring on a radio/television programme ‘Meet your Governor’. He also use the occasion to announce a reduction of the tuition being paid by students... Read More

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Ayo Fayose, Civic Centre, Ecological Funds, FG, Ikogosi Warm Springs, Kayode Fayemi, nigeria

November 15, 2014

Jonathan reveals plans to dislodge Boko Haram insurgents

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has reiterated his commitment to regain control of areas in the Nigeria’s North-east taken over by insurgents groups. Jonathan disclosed this today in Maiduguri, Borno State, at the launch of the Presidential Initiative for the North-East (PINE). The President who was represented by Alhaji Mohammed Wakil, the Minister of State for... Read More

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November 2, 2014

We are still studying the Shekau video – DHQ

by Isi Esene The Nigerian military have disclosed that it is presently studying the video purportedly released by Boko Haram leaders, Abubakar Shekau denying a ceasefire agreement with the Federal Government. In a statement released by the Defence Headquarters and signed by the Director of Defence information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade, the military says it... Read More

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Abubakar Shekau, Borno, ceasefire, Chris Olukolade, DHQ, FG, Military, Mubi, nigeria, Video

November 2, 2014

We can’t say when the Chibok girls will return – Abba Moro

by Akan Ido Abba Moro, the Minister of Interior has reiterated the efforts of the Federal Governor at securing the release of over 200 schoolgirls abducted in April from the Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State. Moro who was responding to questions from newsmen over the weekend in Makurdi, Benue State explained that it... Read More

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Abba Moro, boko haram, Borno, chibok, FG, Interior Minister, nigeria, Politics

October 29, 2014

Soldiers flee as #BokoHaram invades town in Adamawa (Report)

by Akan Ido Reports say hundreds of Nigerian soldiers are making their way out of Mubi, Adamawa State as men believed to be members of the Boko Haam Islamic sect make advances towards the town. The insurgents, who were said to have attacked Uba Local Government Area yesterday, reportedly took over Mararaba Hildi, a few kilometers... Read More

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adamawa, boko haram, Borno, FG, Mubi, Politics, soldiers

October 17, 2014

“We are cautiously optimistic…”: #BringBackOurGirls group reacts to Boko Haram ceasefire

by Isi Esene The #BringBackOurGirls groyp which has agitated for the release of over 200 schoolgirls abducted from the Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State have reacted to news of a ceasefire agreed upon between the Boko Haram Islamic sect and the Federal Government. Reports indicate the deal which was struck in the Gulf... Read More

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Abuja, boko haram, Borno, chibok, FG, nigeria, Oby Ezekwesili, Politics, saudi arabia

October 7, 2014

This is why ‘ponmo’ consumption may be dangerous to your health

by Akan Ido The Federal Government has given even more reasons why the consumption of hides and skins (better known as ponmo) is dangerous to health. In a chat with newsmen on Tuesday, Isuwa Adamu, the Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Leather Science and Technology (NILEST), said ‘ponmo’ does not have nutritional benefits. He said some... Read More

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FG, Hides & skin, Isuwa Adamu, nigeria, Ponmo

September 30, 2014

Police Commissioners to issue tinted glass permits

by Akan Ido The Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has decentralized the issuance of tinted glass permit. The police boss delegated the power to Commissioners of Police in charge of State Commands so as to bring service closer to the people. Such permits have the same authority as those previously issued by Force Headquarters and... Read More

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FG, nigeria, police, Suleiman Abba, tinted glass

September 29, 2014

#BokoHaram unleashes terror on Adamawa villages

by James Sambo As many as 500 houses have been burnt down by men believed to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect in Michika and Madagali Local Government Areas of Adamawa. Many people living in Kubi and Watu villages in Michika LGA have been displaced due to the violence. Most of them who are... Read More

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adamawa, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, boko haram, FG, Michika, Military, terrorism

September 27, 2014

@TunjiAndrews analyses – FG backed loans key to power sector growth

by Tunji Andrews Nigerians have continued to express mixed reactions to the reported N213 billion bail-out fund meant to assist companies that bought over the unbundled Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). The N213 billion loan facility, being provided by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is expected to be repaid over a period of... Read More

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Access Bank, AfDB, CBN, Christian Nze, Diamond Bank, DISCOs, FG, Power

September 12, 2014

Boko Haram sponsors? Arewa wants Sheriff and Ihejirika probed

by Jewel Stephen The Arewa Consultative Forum has called for a probe of former Governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, and immediate past Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Azubuike Ihejirika, over their alleged sponsorship of Islamist militant group, Boko Haram. Speaking in Kaduna, Mr Ibrahim Mohammed, Arewa’s spokesman said the forum wanted President... Read More

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August 25, 2014

FG bats its eyelashes at LASU – To splurge N1.3 billion on infrastructure upgrade

by Godwin Akanfe The Lagos State University (LASU) is to get N1.3 billion from the Federal Government to upgrade infrastructure in the institution. Vice Chancellor of the school, Prof. John Obafunwa, disclosed this in an interview in Lagos, saying that the money would come to the school very soon and would be used to carry out... Read More

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July 29, 2014

YNaija Editorial: So, what is the Jonathan government getting right?

This president’s record on security can rightly be graded negative, we are not yet winning the war against Boko Haram and we are failing on securing communities and states and building a frame of trust across the Nigeria. His federal government has also missed a huge opportunity to rally Nigerians in conduct, strategy and focus... Read More

July 25, 2014

Read the latest statement from Patience Jonathan about #BringBackOurGirls

by Kolapo Olapoju The wife of the Nigerian president, Dame Patience Jonathan, voiced her concern over the delay in the release of the abducted Chibok girls by members of the Islamic terrorist organization, Boko Haram. During a meeting with the Nigerian community in Windhoek, Namibia, she said that the girls would be soon be released while... Read More

July 25, 2014

Reno Omokri: Ignore social media propaganda, let me tell you why GEJ is not clueless

by Reno Omokri So this man, Jonathan, has in a space of a few years brought about a solution to two of the most pressing and recurring municipal issues facing the most populated areas of Nigeria. New Media, dominated predominantly by Social Media, may not determine who wins elections but it will determine who influences... Read More

July 25, 2014

Who said the rich and influential do not go to prison in Nigeria? See here

by Emmanuel Chidiogo “Only the less privileged go to prison in Nigeria” were the words of Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, in Enugu last week as he expressed dismay at the level of dilapidation of Nigerian prisons. According to Ekweremadu, only the poor and the weak mostly go to prison in Nigeria. Well, to a... Read More

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July 22, 2014

#RiddleMeThis: Who is the next public official to be impeached?

by Mayowa Aboah The Enugu State House of Assembly has formally commenced impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor, Sunday Onyebuchi. This was made known in a meeting that lasted less than an hour, in an assembly presided over by Speaker, Eugene Odoh, who accepted the notice of impeachment against the Deputy Governor. 22 out of the 24 members... Read More

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Nigerian students have this to say on the fuel subsidy matter

FG fires FAAN Director over unapproved waiver grants

Audit report on the missing $20billion is not reliable – PricewaterhouseCoopers says

Today’s Daily Brief: APC says Olanusi’s removal can’t stand, Boko Haram strikes again in Yobe, Mark faults FG’s court action, and more

Today’s Daily Brief: NNPC says why FG should remove oil subsidy, Jonathan/Buhari teams meet, El-Rufai sets up transition committee, and more

Today’s Daily Brief: Mark, Gemade receive certificate of return, Rep’s house razed in Ondo over election result, #BBOG accuses FG of making empty promises on Chibok girls’ rescue, and more

What the FG had to say about reports of 400 women kidnapped in Damasak

“There will be no Islamic State in Nigeria” – FG believes Boko Haram is weak and desperate

Now they say FG lied about meeting Chibok girls’ parents

FG approves N2.4 billion testing tools for automative council

FG’s attempt at plugging financial loopholes somehow bothers the APC

Feature: Chevron GMoU, a CSR initiative worthy of emulation

BREAKING: Residents flee as Damaturu comes under Boko Haram attack

Gov. Fayose reduces EKSU tuition, blames Fayemi for wasteful spending

Jonathan reveals plans to dislodge Boko Haram insurgents

We are still studying the Shekau video – DHQ

We can’t say when the Chibok girls will return – Abba Moro

Soldiers flee as #BokoHaram invades town in Adamawa (Report)

“We are cautiously optimistic…”: #BringBackOurGirls group reacts to Boko Haram ceasefire

This is why ‘ponmo’ consumption may be dangerous to your health

Police Commissioners to issue tinted glass permits

#BokoHaram unleashes terror on Adamawa villages

@TunjiAndrews analyses – FG backed loans key to power sector growth

Boko Haram sponsors? Arewa wants Sheriff and Ihejirika probed

FG bats its eyelashes at LASU – To splurge N1.3 billion on infrastructure upgrade

YNaija Editorial: So, what is the Jonathan government getting right?

Read the latest statement from Patience Jonathan about #BringBackOurGirls

Reno Omokri: Ignore social media propaganda, let me tell you why GEJ is not clueless

Who said the rich and influential do not go to prison in Nigeria? See here

#RiddleMeThis: Who is the next public official to be impeached?

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