‘Dogara told me to pad 2016 budget with N20bn project’ | Jibrin sings like a bird

Just In: Remo monarch, Oba Michael Adeniyi Sonariwo is dead

Respected Remo monarch, Oba Michael Adeniyi Sonariwo, the Akarigbo of Remoland, is dead. The Ogun State first class monarch who was aged 90 died Saturday, July 23 in London. Oba Sonariwo who was the Chairman of the Ogun State Traditional Council, was flown to London a week ago following an illness. “He died Saturday evening in UK... Read More

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#DisabilityBill: Odds against persons with disability in Nigeria

by Cynthia Ferdinand Disability is a physical or mental impairment that is perceived to limit one or more major life activities of an impaired person. While this appears a direct definition, Nigerians have ascribed various definitions to disability in different terms, concluding that persons with disabilities are abnormal persons who are offered mainly medical and... Read More

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The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

These are the top 10 news that made headlines this week 1. Nigeria is in recession The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has confirmed that the Nigerian economy is in recession. 2. Hon. Jibrin asks Dogara to resign Former House Chairman of the Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has called on the Speaker of the... Read More

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Opinion: Persons with disabilities bill – the task before Nigeria’s Senate

Over 19 million Nigerians live with one form of disabilities or the other, with more than 80% of them living in the rural areas of the country. In every region of the world, in every country, persons with disabilities often live on the margins of society, deprived of some of life’s fundamental experiences. Persons with disabilities have... Read More

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Opinion: There is no concrete action plan for Nigeria’s economy

The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun has finally confessed that the Nigerian economy is in recession even though I had argued that the economy was already in recession in my article titled “Nigeria’s economy is finally in recession” and which was published by an online newspaper on 16 March 2015. ‎Although the Minister of... Read More

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Femi Falana: On official corruption and immunity

In order to ensure the smooth running of the government the Constitution has conferred immunity on the heads of the executive. A couple of laws have equally granted immunity to members of the judiciary and the legislature. However, the proposal of the Senate to confer absolute immunity on the heads of all legislative houses in... Read More

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Akin Osuntokun: Let’s talk about the unity of Nigeria

Beyond polemics, the fact is that the unity of Nigeria started being negotiated and renegotiated right from its amalgamation in 1914, and it has to be so, since the inhabitants of the amalgamated territories did not come together of their own volition in the first place. Right from independence in 1776, the unity of the... Read More

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Simon Kolawole: Where do we go from here?

If you were a lover of reggae music in the 1970s, you would certainly know “Time Hard”, a hit song by The Pioneers, the Jamaican three-man band. “Every day,” they sang, sonorously, “things are getting worse.” That song was released in 1972. At the time, Nigeria was producing two million barrels of crude oil per... Read More

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July 23, 2016

‘The President has treated me unfairly’ | 7 things to note from Tompolo’s letter to Buhari

Former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, who is also known as Tompolo, once again wrote an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari requesting him to instruct the military to desist from the constant harassment of his family and associates. In his letter, Tompolo recounted the experiences of some of his associates and family members at the hands... Read More

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Opinion: Between “Internet Governor” and Oshiomhole’s “third term”: A nay vote

by Sufuyan Ojeifo Many Nigerians, especially Edo indigenes and residents, had patiently waited for the gubernatorial campaign flag off of the All Progressives Party (APC) in Edo State, so as to make some sensible inference and possibly a starter-opinion-projection on the likely candidate to beat in the September 10 election. This was after the Peoples... Read More

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Fallen trailer causes massive gridlock in Lagos (PHOTOS)

A large truck has caused a massive traffic gridlock at Western Avenue, Lagos, after it fell on the bridge in Ojuelegba. Movement of vehicles going towards Barracks and Ojuelegba bus stops from the National Stadium area have been constricted by the fallen truck. Efforts are being made however, to tow the truck away from the... Read More

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Reuben Abati: All protocols observed

by Reuben Abati Nigerians love events and ceremonies. The engine of governance in fact runs on this special fuel, which in many ways has become an occasional excuse for waste and idleness. I have in the course of work attended and compered many of such events; one thing that I find curious is the obsession... Read More

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Philip Obaji Jr, 2015 Future Awards Africa Young Person of the year winner, attends the International Human Rights Training program in Canada

Philip Obaji Jr winner of The Future awards Africa was among the participants at the 37thInternational Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) which held from June 5 – 24, 2016 in Montreal, Canada. The IHRTP was designed to build capacity within participants to undertake more effective human rights education. The emphasis throughout the Program is on... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news to monitor today FG confirms that Nigeria is in recession Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has confirmed that the Nigerian economy is in recession. 2. No plans to impeach me – Yari The Governor of Zamfara state, Abdulaziz Yari has denied claims that the state House of Assembly was... Read More

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Despite IMF negative projection, FG says economy will grow

Contrary to the forecast by the International Monetary Fund that the Nigerian economy will contract further, the Federal Government has said that Nigeria’s economy will pick up in the 3rd quarter of the year with an estimated 3.3 to 3.5 percent growth by the end of 2016. This was revealed on Thursday by the Minister National Planning,... Read More

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‘Nigeria’s system has crumbled, needs overhauling’ – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday, said that institutions within Nigeria has crumbled and needs to be overhauled for the growth of the country. Obasanjo who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Deacon Victor Durodola, stated this while speaking at the 18th Valedictory Service of Good Shepherds Schools, Ota, Ogun State. He particularly pointed out the... Read More

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‘Technically, Nigeria is in recession’ – FG confirms

The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has confirmed that the Nigerian economy is in recession. Speaking with Senators on the state of the economy, Adeosun projected that the economy will however grow further. Even as she added that Nigeria, despite the recession, is still the largest economy in Africa. She faulted the IMF’s position that... Read More

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Opinion: Abdulmumin Jibrin’s bad, childish, inappropriate behaviour

by Jumai Abubakar The Nigerian political scene has presented Nigerians with one form of drama or the other since May 2015 when the Buhari administration was sworn in. From the anti-corruption fight and interesting testimonies from detained suspects, to the protracted legal battle against Senate President Bukola Saraki and more recently, his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu.... Read More

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‘Make all your ‘facts’ public,’ Dogara dares Jibrin (READ)

by Isime Esene The Speaker of the House of Representative, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has reacted to a statement by the sacked Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin accusing him and other leaders of the House of corruption. In a series of tweets monitored by YNaija hours ago, Jibrin said he was victimized... Read More

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BREAKING: Abdulmumin Jibrin accuses Speaker Dogara, others of corruption

by Isime Esene Abdulmumin Jibrin, the Former House Chairman of the Committee on Appropriation has called on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara to resign. Jibrin made this assertion in a series of tweets on his Twitter timeline accusing Dogara and other leaders of the Lower Chamber of corruption and essentially... Read More

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How to solve Nigeria’s current Forex scarcity, by Dolapo Oni

by Dolapo Oni Nigeria urgently needs to increase the supply of dollars in the economy, especially at the interbank market where access is really limited and customers of banks are unable to get enough dollars. Consequently, there are issues with imports of various petroleum products, food items and even services. The gap between the official... Read More

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Opinion: Ogun state is now for the highest bidder

by Tajudeen Sanusi Even though the last general election was just a year ago, the race to occupy the Oke-Mosan Governor’s office of Ogun State has begun in an unprecedented pace. In what seems like a planned move, potential contenders have started composing campaign teams and many already mapping out strategies on how to clinch the... Read More

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Opinion: The one sided nature of President Buhari’s appointments

by Gbemiga Olakunle I belong to everybody. I belong to nobody.” That was the golden statement or word on the marble credited to President Muhammadu Buhari in his Inauguration Speech on Friday, May 29, 2015 at the Eagle Square, Abuja. With that particular statement, among other highlights of his Inaugural speech, the nation that has... Read More

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Saatah Nubari: WE will take back our country from THEM in 2019… get ready

by Saatah Nubari I rented an apartment about a week ago and the compound had a big generator house—that was part of the building plan—where tenants kept their generators. The owner of the compound had already done the generator connections for every flat, so all I had to do was to search the generator house... Read More

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The late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today Hillary Clinton blamed for kidnap of Chibok girls Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie, on Tuesday, said that the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, is to blame for the 2014 kidnapping. 2. Nigeria loses N127bn to cybercrime annually – FG The Minister of... Read More

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Opinion: How to put an end to the menace of hawking in Lagos

by Usman Alabi There is no denying the fact that the city of Lagos has for so long been menaced by the phenomenon of hawking in various shades and manifestations. Virtually every nook and cranny of the city has been desecrated by hawkers who parade and showcase their goods in various forms and styles, and... Read More

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Opinion: Nigerians, worry about yourselves, Remi Tinubu and Dino Melaye will be fine

by Ololade Ajekigbe Two lawmakers butt heads and engage in a war of words on the floor of the upper legislative chamber. One is the controversial Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial district, while the other is the lawmaker representing Lagos Central and wife of the equally controversial former governor of Lagos State and National Leader of... Read More

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UBA and MasterCard announce ground-breaking Pan-African partnership

United Bank Africa (UBA) and MasterCard have announced a partnership which will see UBA act as the issuer for MasterCard in 18 new markets in Africa. The partnership which came into effect in the second quarter of 2016 will see UBA issue MasterCard credit, debit and prepaid cards across these markets. The partnership will also... Read More

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A Nigerian military officer directs civilians at a checkpoint along Sapele-Warr road in the Niger Delta region | Filed Photo: YNaija.com