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FG declares Emergency Rule to continue despite ceasefire deal

by Rachel Ogbu Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki| credits: As Boko Haram continue to attack in the North despite cease fire talks with the government, the Federal…

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Opinion: The ASUU strike and its effect on Nigerian students

by Dapo Egunjobi There are other factors; the instability in electricity that adversely affects teaching, clinical trials and laboratory researches, inappropriate funding of the educational sector by the government... Before I…

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Thompson Oliha’s wish was not fulfilled – Wife

by Akan Ido Ex-Super Eagles midfielder, Thompson Oliha who died on Sunday was said to have died expecting the houses promised by the Federal Government to members of the Tunisia…

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“The decision is painful yet inevitable”: ASUU begins indefinite strike over allowance

by Akan Ido The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Monday has declared an indefinite strike action in the aftermath of the body’s National Executive Committee meeting held at the Olabisi Onabanjo University…

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FG bans civil servants from receiving chieftaincy titles

The Federal Government on Tuesday banned the conferment of chieftaincy titles and “other sundry awards” on civil servants until after their retirement or disengagement from service. The Head of Civil…

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Nigeria’s electricity situation is a nightmare – Power minister, Chinedu Nebo stars as Captain Obvious

by Akan Ido The Minister of Power, Professor Chinedu Nebo yesterday told newsmen that the power situation in the country has been a "nightmare" for the past three weeks due…

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We were paid N200, N240 as compensation – Adamawa flood victims

Archive photo by Akan Ido Victims of the flood which ravaged many parts of Adamawa state last year have complained over not being properly compensated despite the release of N500…

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Opinion: Saint Amaechi, please pray for us

by Saatah Nubari Can saint Amaechi say he has not seized the allocations of local government councils before? Amaechi is enjoying making people believe that he is been persecuted by the…

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The government just gave me a slap – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze I am not totally against a government looking at its citizens' emails... I think it is a collective slap on the faces of my (former) colleagues that something…

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Slow internet day? Premium Times reviews the “banned” Fuelling Poverty documentary for you (READ)

by Ogechi Ekeanyanwu Fueling Poverty, which addresses the serious issue of corruption in governance, compresses the reality of Nigerians into a 30- minutes film that immediately evokes a lot of passion-mostly anger.…

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Report: FG bans film on fuel subsidy scam, threatens producer (READ, WATCH)

by Hauwa Gambo A review of a document from the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), a federal agency, seems to indicate that the Federal Government is fighting a…

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Sentimental rubbish – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze One of the main benefits of the scrapping of JAMB and that other waste, NECO, is that it would begin the process of (hopefully) cutting the massive…

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Alamieyeseigha presidential pardon: “The critics are just being mischievous” – Reuben Abati

by Isi Esene The Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati has come out strongly to defend the presidential pardon granted to the former governor…

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It won’t cost gov’t a dime: FG approves development of new FESTAC Town in Lagos

FESTAC mask by Emma Okubenji The Federal Executive Council, on Wednesday, approved the development of phase II of FESTAC town in Lagos under a public-private partnership arrangement. Ama Pepple, the…

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No, thanks: Governor Oshiomhole turns down request to host Maku in Edo

by Akan Ido Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole has reportedly rejected a proposal by the Information Minister, Labaran Maku to bankroll the Good Governance Tour led by the minister across…

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Nasir el-Rufai likely to face arrest and prosecution over new book

by Akan Ido There are indications that following the release of his book, 'The Accidental Public Servant,' Nasir el-Rufai, the former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) may face…

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Not that easy, guys: FG responds to Boko Haram’s ceasefire announcement, gives conditions for engagement

by Isi Esene The Federal Government is, as expected, expressing cautious optimism over the recent announcement of a ceasefire by a faction of the Boko Haram militant Islamic sect. Its…

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Henry Okah conviction: MEND threatens renewed hostilities, declares Orubebe “persona non grata” [DETAILS]

by Akan Ido Following the conviction of Henry Okah in South Africa, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has released a statement threatening to carry out…

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Phones-for-farmers: “I will not be distracted” – Agric minister vows to pursue policy

by Isi Esene The minister of Agriculture, Akinwunmi Adesina, has insisted that there is no going back on the proposed purchase of cellphones for farmers in a bid to enhance…

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Thanks, but no thanks: We need funds not phones, farmers tell FG

A Nigerian farmer Farmers across the country have criticised the plan by the Federal Government to distribute mobile phones to 10 million farmers. They described it as a misplaced priority.…

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Time for a makeover: ASUU plans national education summit

by Godwin Akanfe The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is planning a national summit on education to chart a better path for the sector. The ASUU President, Dr Isa…

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Better skies ahead: FG to acquire 30 aircraft, plans reduction in air fares

The Federal Government, Wednesday, said it plans to acquire 30 aircraft to boost domestic airlines in the country and ensure reduction of air fares. It also attributed deluge of litigations…

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Xmas: FG uncovers plot to attack 10 states, recalls SSS officers on leave

Barely 24 hours and few days to the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Federal Government has uncovered secret plots by the Islamic extremist group popularly known as Boko Haram…

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Temie Giwa: Boko Haram spreads its wings (YNaija FrontPage)

The problem of Boko Haram is coming to all our homes faster than we can imagine. Days before the splintering began, the Boko Haram faction, still whole, had created a…

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Get ready: FG set to phase out kerosene and firewood usage in 5 years

The Federal Government in collaboration with stakeholders in the petroleum industry has commenced drafting of a new policy to phase out kerosene and firewood usage and replaced them with Liquefied…

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Senate approves $7.1bn foreign loans for FG and states

by Akan Ido The Senate yesterday approved the sum of $7.109billion for federal and state governments under the 2012-2014 Medium Term External Borrowing Plan. Of this amount, the sum of…

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FG dares not increase fuel pump price in New Year – Omar, NLC president

by Isi Esene The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Abdulwahed Omar has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will not attempt an increase in fuel pump price like…

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Opinion: Boko Haram the series: Season 2, Episode 1

by Mustapha Rabiu More than anything, this FG has been incompetent, and trigger-happy to blame others. There’s a certain numbness that fills the void in-between the promises made by President…

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“We are ready to sue Boko Haram at the International Criminal Court” – CAN President, Ayo Oritsejafor

by Akan Ido There are indications that the Christian Association of Nigeria is planning to drag the dreaded Islamic group, Boko Haram, before the International Criminal Court (ICC) to answer…

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Not cheery: Lagos-Ibadan expressway reconstruction may not start till next year

by Isi Esene This is not cheering news for those planning to take their annual trip from Lagos to the eastern part of the country as reports indicate that the…

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