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Kemi Adeosun
July 11, 2018

Kemi Adeosun’s NYSC certificate scandal will shame at least one Nigerian institution; the more the better

Following the bombshell report on Kemi Adeosun’s alleged forgery of a National Youth Service Corps exemption certificate, the NYSC directorate has confirmed that the Minister did request to be given the certificate but they did not state when she made the request. That is very significant; if Mrs Adeosun did not request the exemption certificate... Read More
Citizenship, Editor's Pick, Featured
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July 9, 2018

The Late 5: PDP merges with 30 other parties ahead of 2019 elections, NYSC confirms Adeosun’s exemption letter application and other stories

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has on Monday entered into a new alliance with more than 30 other political parties in the country. The parties who announced a new name – Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) at a meeting which held at the Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
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Adeosun
July 7, 2018

The Late 5: PDP calls for Adeosun’s immediate sack, Buhari reacts to Saraki’s victory at Supreme court and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has on Saturday reacted to the Supreme Court’s acquittal of the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, saying the nation’s judicial system is working despite the challenges it is facing and no one should be allowed to undermine or break the judicial system. Buhari... Read More
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June 29, 2018

The Big 5: Nine die and several injured in Lagos Tanker explosion, Presidency says more people were killed under PDP era and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: An explosion on Thursday occured along the Otedola Bridge axis of Berger in Lagos after a petrol-laden tanker exploded with the blaze reportedly engulfing about 50 other vehicles. The accident which occured at about 5:30pm, caused a traffic gridlock which extended to the Third Mainland Bridge as vehicles... Read More
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May 24, 2018

The Big 5: Bauchi Deputy Governor resigns. FG, States and Local Govts share N701bn and other stories

Here are the major stories you should be monitoring today: The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Nuhu Gidado, has resigned. Mr Gidado informed Governor Mohammed Abubakar of his decision in a letter dated May 16. In the letter, Mr Gidado explained that his decision was based on his commitment to serve for only a single... Read More
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Rice
May 14, 2018

The Big 5: States share N593.1bn between January and March, Adeosun says N1.5tn was spent on capital projects in 2017 and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The 36 states of the federation have so far withdrawn about 593.1 billion from the Federation Account as revenue generated in the first quarter of 2018. The breakdown is contained in the monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) report obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria... Read More
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May 11, 2018

The Late 5: CAN General Secretary, Dr. Musa Asake dies at 66, Super Eagles to play Atletico Madrid and other stories

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: Rev. Dr. Musa Asake, The General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is dead. He was aged 66. According to a statement issued by Pastor Bayo Oladeji, Special Assistant on Media to the CAN President, Asake died on Friday after a brief illness. Asake... Read More
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March 26, 2018

The Late 5: MMM founder, Mavrodi dies at 62, PDP apologises to Nigerians, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom on Monday said the call for the declaration of a state of emergency in Benue and one other state by the leadership of Miyetti Allah is untenable. The governor, in a statement issued by his media adviser, Tahav Agerzua,... Read More
Featured
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Rice
February 6, 2018

[The Injustice Blog] FG wants to squander N1bn of taxpayers’ money on anti-rice smuggling vehicles

Last week, the federal government through the Minister of Finance Mrs Kemi Adeosun announced its plan to spend the sum of 1.12 billion naira on the purchase of anti-rice smuggling vehicles. According to the Minister, this is necessary to control the illegal importation of smuggled rice, which gets into the Nigerian market and end up making... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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December 25, 2017

#YNaija2017Review: Aisha Mohammed, Kemi Adeosun, Maina… Look who else was involved in the biggest scandals of the year

Some of the 10 stories that made up this list were tragic and demand our collective sober reflection while some just made us laugh out loud. Either way, we recall 2017’s most scandalous moments. Mercy Aigbe and hubby air filthy laundry Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe’s seven year marriage to Asiwaju Larry Gentry collapsed spectacularly amidst... Read More
Featured, Reviews, The Cutting Floor
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December 8, 2017

SEC DG, Gwarzo tried to use blackmail to avoid suspension – Adeosun

The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun says suspended Director General of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Mounir Gwarzo tried to use blackmail to stop disciplinary action against him. Background: Adeosun suspended Gwarzo on November 29 and set up an administrative panel to probe allegations of corruption levelled against him. A statement through Adeosun’s spokesman stated... Read More
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December 6, 2017

The Explainer: Is Kemi Adeosun’s rancor with Mounir Gwarzo payback?

by Alexander O. Onukwue   Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, will answer to a House of Representatives on whether she suspended the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mounir Gwarzo because he was a player or he refused to “play ball”. According to the official account from the Minister in a petition, Mr... Read More
Thinking Through
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December 5, 2017

Reps seeks reversal of the suspension of SEC DG, Gwarzo

The House of Representatives has decided to probe the suspension of the Director-General of the Kemi Adeosun, Mounir Gwarzo. Why it matters: The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun suspended Mr Gwarzo over an allegation of financial impropriety levelled against him. The Head of Media Division, Abdulsalam Naif, and Head of Legal Department Anastasia Braimoh were also suspended. [ICYMI: FG appoints Abdul... Read More
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November 30, 2017

Maina didn’t receive salary after dismissal – Adeosun

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, on Thursday, said the former Chairman, Pension Reform Task Force, Abdulrasheed Maina did not receive any salary from the government after his disengagement. Adeosun said this when she appeared before members of House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating the reinstatement and promotion of Maina. What happened: There had been... Read More
The News Blog
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EFCC
November 29, 2017

Ikoyi funds: Only one whistleblower will be paid – Adeosun

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said only one whistleblower will be paid the whistleblower’s percentage for the N13bn Ikoyi apartment funds. She made this known to state house correspondents after the federal executive council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday. Background: Several persons had laid claims to being the whistleblower after the EFCC recovered the funds... Read More
The News Blog
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November 29, 2017

The Big 5: Buhari’s plan to checkmate violent extremism, Buratai on Boko Haram and, other stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. President Buhari has launched an action plan to checkmate violent extremism in the country. The policy is to be implemented by the National Security Adviser. The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has asked the political class, the Police and, others to continue to... Read More
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November 25, 2017

FG to increase taxes on tobacco, alcohol

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said the Federal Government is working towards increasing excise tax on tobacco and alcohol. Adeosun said this while speaking at the ECOWAS financial council of ministers in Abuja on Friday. What she said: “Federal government identified with the ECOWAS position on excise tax on some products,” Adeosun said. “One... Read More
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November 24, 2017

The Late 5: Atiku’s exit from the APC, FEC’s N28bn to states and, other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has announced that a list of 500 Nigerians, who are tax evaders has been compiled and, they would be appropriately dealt with. The Federal Executive Council has approved N28 billion for 35 states. A former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has... Read More
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November 24, 2017

We have compiled a list of 500 tax evaders…some own houses abroad – Adeosun

The Federal Government said it has identified and compiled a list of tax evaders, some of whom own houses abroad. Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun disclosed this at the national economic council meeting on Thursday. What Adeosun said: Adeosun said their tax compliance status at home will be determined. She added that they can take advantage... Read More
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November 14, 2017

Amaechi’s convoy engages in a show of shame, Education Ministry needs a new minister | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi over the weekend was embroiled in a messy public show of shame, as his convoy clashed with that of Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike. Both men who have been at loggerheads for years traded blames over who was responsible for the clash with the minister saying, his “black jeep was intercepted... Read More
Citizenship, Featured, Thinking Through
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November 12, 2017

Ikoyi whistleblower will be paid his reward this month – Adeosun

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said the whistleblower who pointed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to the N13bn funds in an Ikoyi apartment will be paid his reward this month. Background: The controversy over his reward started when the EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Magu said the whistleblower was already a millionaire. The whistleblower’s lawyer... Read More
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November 1, 2017

Can the expansion of Buhari’s cabinet be all female?

by Alexander O. Onukwue   President Muhammadu Buhari wants to expand the Federal Executive Council and it was worth enquiring what the gender representation would be. Of the 36 Ministers chosen by President Buhari in November 2015, only 6 were females, now reduced to 5 with the appointment of Amina Mohammed as United Nations Deputy... Read More
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October 30, 2017

The Big 5: Skales says he didn’t copy Olamide in his video, Adeosun extols the whistleblower policy and, other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Abdulrasheed Maina, a former pension boss, got fired from his job recently after allegations of about N100billion pension fraud he partook in 2013 resurfaced. But, as if that was not enough, Maina has once again been linked to another N17 billion pension... Read More
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October 30, 2017

The whistleblower policy has recovered more than expected – Adeosun

The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun on Sunday, said that the recoveries which the Federal Government had made through the implementation of the whistle-blower policy, had exceeded its expectations. Why it matters: The whistle-blower policy, which was launched in December 2016, is aimed at addressing the issues of corruption in the management of government resources. In... Read More
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