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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 The 36 states of the federation have so far withdrawn about 593.1 billion from the Federation Account as revenue generated in…
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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…
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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…
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[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…
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#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…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Ali Baba, Banky W, Kemi Adeosun, others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 30th of November
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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…
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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…
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Only 40 million Nigerians pay tax – Adeosun
Only 40 million pay taxes out of 70 million taxable adults in Nigeria, the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said. She spoke yesterday at the first annual lecture of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 13th of November
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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…
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It is an error to categorise Nigeria as an oil economy – Adeosun
The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said that Nigeria is not an oil economy. The minister said that it was an error to categorise Nigeria as an oil economy…
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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…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 30th of October
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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…
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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…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy