Yul Edochie, a Nollywood actor, has announced that he has been called by God to become a preacher. Edochie made this announcement in a video posted to his YouTube page on Monday. The actor stated in the post that he received the directive years ago but never followed through on it. The moment had come... Read More

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June 26, 2016

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Opinion: Over-employed civil servants and the siege at the Ministry of Finance

By Tonnie Iredia Last week, the Federal Ministry of Finance was effectively blocked for at least 3days from performing any of its duties. The act was carried out by the Ministry’s workers who were protesting the non-payment of what they called Special overtime allowances “due” to them. What greatly infuriated the workers was that the... Read More

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June 21, 2016

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How 7 federal health workers ‘stole $4m HIV fund’

Seven officials of the Federal Ministry of Health have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for allegedly diverting over $4 million intended for the fight against AIDS. The stolen money was donated to Nigeria by an international financing organization, Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Global Fund had in May sent a... Read More

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May 26, 2016

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“Have you forgotten us?” | Graduate interns say Kemi Adeosun is owing them for 5 months

As civil servants are owed multiple months arrears worth of salaries, an intern of the Ministry of Finance Graduate Internship Scheme (GIS) has revealed that the graduates under the scheme are owed 5 months worth of allowances. In an open letter addressed to “The Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Finance (FMF)”, Ori Benjamin, the secretary... Read More

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May 14, 2016

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Man begins marathon from Abuja to Lagos to create awareness on disease

A Nigerian, Fadeshola Adebayo has begun a 17-day marathon from Abuja to Lagos to create awareness about the Stephen Johnson Syndrome. The Stephen Johnson Syndrome is a rare and severe reaction to drug use which affects less than 10% body space but is still deadly anyways. The runner’s brother had died from the disease, a... Read More

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April 19, 2016

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Lagos-Calabar rail project: The blame-game ensues as lawmaker takes another shot

The end to the blame game over the details of the 2016 budget between the National Assembly and the Executive, is at the moment, nowhere in sight. A member of the House of Representatives Committee on Transport, Ehiozuwa Agbonnayima has declared that the Minister for Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi lied when he claimed that the N100... Read More

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January 31, 2016

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Nigeria’s production of ‘pencils to create 40,000 jobs’ – Ogbonnaya Onu

The Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu has stated that as part of the plans of the Buhari-led administration to awaken the production sector of the nation, Nigeria would start producing its own pencils by 2018. He revealed this in an interview with Daily Trust, stating that the plan would have a meaningful impact... Read More

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December 22, 2015

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‘Hold us to account’ | Fayemi unveils the 8 key drivers of success for mining industry (READ)

The inaugural media briefing of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, delivered by Minister, Kayode Fayemi on Monday, December 21. Good morning ladies and gentlemen. The core purpose of our gathering today is acquaint you with some of the emerging strategic priorities and plans of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development for accelerating and... Read More

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November 25, 2015

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Minister Ngige makes lofty promises to young Nigerians

Dr Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labor and Employment has brought a flicker of hope for the teeming population of unemployed Nigerian youths. Ngige said the Federal Government would venture into a new approach to battle the massive youth unemployment that’s been prevalent in the country for years. He claims the new approach would galvanize the economy... Read More

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July 12, 2014

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How I was implicated in a ritual kidnapping case – Lagos pastor opens up

by S’ola Filani A few weeks back, a woman caught with her neighbour’s 9 year old son tied in a box claimed she was sent by her pastor in exchange for N2.5 million. The ‘ritualist’ pastor, Chukwuemeka Nwankwo, who has been held in police custody at Panti in Lagos, has finally been given the opportunity... Read More

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January 12, 2014

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Femi Aribisala: On Apostle Paul’s deep-seated hatred for women

by Femi Aribisala Although not numbered among Jesus’ twelve disciples, many women were in his band of travelling companions. As a matter of fact, women provided the financial backbone of Jesus’ ministry Jesus chose twelve disciples and all of them were men. What does this tell us about his attitude towards women? Does it mean... Read More

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December 14, 2013

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REPORT: ‘My mother sold my baby for $1,600′

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The police in Cross River state have arrested a woman after her daughter lodged a report that she sold her baby for $1,600 to a child trafficker. The coversion in naira is about N253,000. Ndidi Nkwegu, the mother of the baby alleged that her mother sold her daughter in Ebonyi state. PMNews reports “When... Read More

November 29, 2013

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Stella Oduah’s armoured cars will buy 51 police patrol vans – Fashola

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, in a meeting of the 7th Annual Town Hall Meeting on Security held at the Civic Centre on Victoria Island, yesterday said about N51 billion is needed annually to buy and fuel 9,000 police patrol vehicles. The meeting themed: “Sustaining local responses to rising national security... Read More

November 15, 2013

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Why Pastor Adeboye suspended work on RCCG’s ‘N20 billion 3-Kilometre auditorium’

by Chi Ibe The billion-naira auditorium is back in the news again. Nigeria’s most revered pentecostal preacher, Enoch Adejare Adeboye had announced at e 61st Annual Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) plans to build a new auditorium. As published by YNaija at the time, the auditorium was to stretch 3km in... Read More

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September 22, 2013

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“God told me to go feed the strippers”: ‘Strip Church’ ministry helps exotic dancers shed their shameful past

Erin Stevens, founder of Strip Church in Nashville, appears in an undated photograph with her husband, Todd, and the couple’s three children. Stevens said launching the ministry has been her ‘greatest accomplishment’ aside from raising Elijah, 13; Daniel, 10; and Levi, 7. (Courtesy: Erin Stevens) One woman at a time, Erin Stevens is determined to... Read More

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August 26, 2013

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Jonathan sacks Youth Development minister

President Goodluck Jonathan today wielded the big stick by sacking the Minister of Youth Development, Inuwa Abdulkadir. The directive was contained in a statement released from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim but failed to give reasons for the decision. The statement which was signed by... Read More

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August 7, 2013

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#ChildNotBride: Girl absconds from husband’s house after getting forced into early marriage

by Oge Okonkwo A 17-year-old girl (name withheld), a native of Agaie local government, Niger State, has absconded from her husband’s house for being forced into marriage and taken refuge at the Niger State Ministry of Education. Reports the girl’s wish was to complete her education before marriage. Currently in Senior Secondary Two (SS2), her parents... Read More

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August 3, 2013

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#TheYNaijaInterview: “I always thought I would be a pastor’s wife” – Tara Fela-Durotoye

by Wilfred Okiche “I am sorry I have been interviewed so many times’’ Tara Fela-Durotoye says to me almost apologetically as we sit down to talk in the impressive building that houses House of Tara international, her locally grown beauty and make-up empire. The mostly female staff I meet on ground greet visitors with a... Read More

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June 9, 2013

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FaithNaija: 4 fears every pastor faces

By Paul Tripp Four fears tempt every pastor. They are: 1. My fear of me. Few things better reveal the full range of sin, immaturity, weakness, and failure than ministry. Few things will expose your weaknesses so consistently. Few endeavors will put you under such public expectancy and scrutiny. Few things are so personally humbling.... Read More

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September 20, 2012

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Senate committee recommends Arik Air as national carrier

by Isi Esene The absence of a Nigerian national carrier is receiving attention from the Senate with its committee on aviation recommending Arik Air as a possible airline to assume that status. Hope Uzodinma, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation disclosed this recommendation while presenting the report of the committee’s findings regarding the... Read More

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September 1, 2012

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Foreign development partners panic as Barth Nnaji hands over at the Power Ministry

by Isi Esene There are indications that Nigeria’s development partners particularly in the power sector are uncomfortable with the sudden change of guards in the power ministry while reforms were still in progress. Reports say the country representatives from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), World Bank, European Union, United States government, and other... Read More

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August 28, 2012

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Lights out: Power minister, Barth Nnaji resigns

by Isi Esene The minister of Power, Professor Barth Nnaji has tendered his resignation. It is not clear why he has decided to do so at this this time but there have been various oppositions to his vision for carrying the power sector forward. He has had a long-lasting challenge with various electricity unions who... Read More

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August 11, 2012

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“You are allowed to steal,” but not too much – Indian minister tells officials

by Adeniyi Abdul Corruption really isn’t such a bad thing really, if the worlds of Indian Minister Shivpal Singh Yadav are anything to go by. The minster while speaking to public officials at a gathering. “If you work hard, and put your heart and soul into it, then you are allowed to steal some,” Shivpal... Read More

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July 8, 2012

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#ThisShouldConcernYou: See the schedule for Third Mainland Bridge diversions

by Isi Esene The Lagos State government has released the daily vehicular traffic diversion plan for commuters using the Third Mainland Bridge during the periodof repairs planned for the bridge. The schedule, signed by the state commissioner for Transportation, Kayode Opeifa, gave details of alternative routes and diversion points on the bridge to be observed... Read More

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June 23, 2012

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Opinion: Is fuel scarcity inevitable this year?

by Henry Boyo In the light of the attrition, social stress and economic losses experienced during extended periods of fuel scarcity in recent years, Nigerians would pray that such traumatic situations do not arise again. Even if all indicators pointed to imminent fuel scarcity, it is unlikely that any government official would summon the courage... Read More

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June 19, 2012

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What a tangled web: Okonjo-Iweala reinvestigates fuel subsidy payouts

by Tolu Orekoya “What a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive,” goes the poem by Walter Scott, and it looks like the fall out from the fuel subsidy probe and the Farouk Lawan bribery scandal has left a tangled mess for the cordinating minister of the economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to unravel. The probe report released earlier... Read More

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God has called me into ministry – Yul Edochie

Opinion: Over-employed civil servants and the siege at the Ministry of Finance

How 7 federal health workers ‘stole $4m HIV fund’

“Have you forgotten us?” | Graduate interns say Kemi Adeosun is owing them for 5 months

Man begins marathon from Abuja to Lagos to create awareness on disease

Lagos-Calabar rail project: The blame-game ensues as lawmaker takes another shot

Nigeria’s production of ‘pencils to create 40,000 jobs’ – Ogbonnaya Onu

‘Hold us to account’ | Fayemi unveils the 8 key drivers of success for mining industry (READ)

Minister Ngige makes lofty promises to young Nigerians

How I was implicated in a ritual kidnapping case – Lagos pastor opens up

Femi Aribisala: On Apostle Paul’s deep-seated hatred for women

REPORT: ‘My mother sold my baby for $1,600′

House of Representatives question ministry’s N2.6bn warehouse in CBN, FCMB

EFCC releases detained Jigawa Government officials

Stella Oduah’s armoured cars will buy 51 police patrol vans – Fashola

Why Pastor Adeboye suspended work on RCCG’s ‘N20 billion 3-Kilometre auditorium’

“God told me to go feed the strippers”: ‘Strip Church’ ministry helps exotic dancers shed their shameful past

Jonathan sacks Youth Development minister

#ChildNotBride: Girl absconds from husband’s house after getting forced into early marriage

#TheYNaijaInterview: “I always thought I would be a pastor’s wife” – Tara Fela-Durotoye

FaithNaija: 4 fears every pastor faces

Senate committee recommends Arik Air as national carrier

Foreign development partners panic as Barth Nnaji hands over at the Power Ministry

Lights out: Power minister, Barth Nnaji resigns

“You are allowed to steal,” but not too much – Indian minister tells officials

#ThisShouldConcernYou: See the schedule for Third Mainland Bridge diversions

Opinion: Is fuel scarcity inevitable this year?

What a tangled web: Okonjo-Iweala reinvestigates fuel subsidy payouts

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