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December 6, 2015

NLC to Governors: ‘If you can feed your animals with N100k, you can’t cut 18k minimum wage’

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has assured state governors that workers across the country will embark on a strike action if the N18,000 minimum wage is reduced. NLC President Ayuba Wabba maintains that Organized Labour will resist any attempt by state governors to stop the payment of the minimum wage. “Governors should prepare for the mother of all... Read More

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December 6, 2015

‘Uwazuruike is completely lost… no Igbo man wants to hear his voice’ – MASSOB

The Uchenna Madu-led faction of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) says one of its leaders, Ralph Uwazuruike has lost the confidence of Ndigbo. Factional MASSOB leader, Madu, says Uwazuruike is completely lost as he’s no longer fighting for the actualization of Biafra, but for personal interests. Speaking in Enugu... Read More

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December 5, 2015

Nigeria goofs with actual figure of MTN fine

The Nigerian Communications Commission has revealed that there was an error in the reduced fine given to South African telecommunications giant, MTN. The NCC handed the mobile phone company a $5.2 billion (N1.04 trillion) penalty in October after failing to cut off users with unregistered SIM cards from its network. But after series of negotiations, on Thursday, December... Read More

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December 4, 2015

See photos of President Buhari’s late-night arrival in South Africa

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in South Africa, for the Forum on China/Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Buhari arrived South Africa at night on Thursday, for the forum which s taking place in Johannesburg. The President is expected to return to Nigeria after the conclusion of the forum on Saturday, December 5. See below, photos of Buhari’s arrival in... Read More

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December 4, 2015

Why we can’t keep paying N18k minimum wage – State governors

Nigerian governors insist that the prevalent economic crunch and dwindling national revenue will ultimately lead to a situation where the federal minimum wage of N18,000 will either be reduced or workers massively entrenched. Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum and Zamfara state governor, Abdulaziz Yari, said in spite of widespread public criticism, it’s not feasible to continue... Read More

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December 3, 2015

Ooni of Ife says we’ll overcome fuel scarcity, power, water… and traffic challenges

Amen! The mouthpiece of Oduduwa has spoken. Ooni of Ife, Oba Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, predicts that Nigeria would overcome the present economic and security challenges. According to the Ooni of Ife, Nigerians are thoroughbreds in the school of surviving. The monarch says Nigeria has a history of overcoming challenges and surmounting encumbrances, and that Nigerians are innately resilient... Read More

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December 2, 2015

Fuel scarcity will end in a few days – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has promised Nigerians that the issue of fuel scarcity in the country will be over in a matter of days. Mohammed’s assurance was premised on the approval of fuel subsidy payment by the National Assembly. The National Assembly on Tuesday, approved the supplementary budget of N574.4bn, out of... Read More

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December 2, 2015

This is the solution to Nigeria’s electricity problem – US Ambassador

The Federal government has been advised by United States to create an enabling environment for big private companies to invest in the power sector. The US Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle opined that this is the solution to the epileptic power situation in the country. Entwistle disclosed this on Wednesday, during a visit to the Minister of Science... Read More

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Hameed Ali says most Customs officers are not corrupt | YNaija.com

December 2, 2015

I will dismiss and jail any corrupt Customs officer – Hameed Ali

The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali, has vowed to discipline, dismiss or jail any officer found guilty of corrupt practices. While speaking to Customs officers in Calabar, Ali said the dismissal and jailing of corrupt officers will serve as a deterrent to others, and ultimately restore the integrity of the Service. “I want to make it clear to... Read More

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December 2, 2015

President Buhari returns to Nigeria (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday evening, returned to Nigeria, from his trips to Malta and Paris. The President had attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Malta, while in Paris, he attended the UN Climate Change Conference. See below, photos of his arrival.

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November 30, 2015

President Buhari has made 12 foreign trips… for these reasons

Since May 29, when Muhammadu Buhari was sworn into office as the president of Nigeria, he has undertaken different journeys to about a dozen countries around the world. Many Nigerians have lashed out at his frequent traveling schedule, stating that there were pressing issues to be dealt with within the country like the increased spate of... Read More

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November 29, 2015

Why terrorism may continue to thrive – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says terrorism will persist in the world, if good people continue to act indifferently towards the menace. Buhari was quoted to have said this on Sunday, while speaking on behalf of other participating African Heads of State and Government at the closing Executive Session of the 2015 Commonwealth Summit in Malta. A statement was issued to... Read More

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November 29, 2015

How Nigeria spent Abacha loot – World Bank

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) is in possession of over 700 pages of documents containing information on how the recovered assets and loot from the late General Sani Abacha, was spent by the Nigerian government. SERAP had on September 21, sent an Access to Information request to President of the World Bank, Jim Yong... Read More

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El Rufai claims that a former minister tried to return N50bn through him | YNaija.com

November 28, 2015

SGF says El-Rufai lied… about what GEJ spent on Independence celebrations

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has, in so many words, described the governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, as a liar. The governor of Kaduna state, El Rufai had earlier claimed that the previous administration led by Goodluck Jonathan, spent up to N64 billion for Independence celebrations between 2011... Read More

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November 27, 2015

Why Ndigbo cannot fight Nigeria | MASSOB leader speaks on IPOB, Radio Biafra

Leader of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) Ralph Uwazuruike, says it’s impossible for the Ndigbo to take up arms against the Nigerian state. Uwazuruike said the South-East states are landlocked and as such, do not have the needed deep sea ports to bring in arms and ammunition to wage a war.... Read More

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November 26, 2015

Dear Minister Fashola, President Buhari says Nigeria’s ‘roads are dead’

The new Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola undoubtedly has his work cut out for him, although precedence has shown that he’s a worker. The gravity of what’s expected of Fashola in the Works sector, was glimpsed on Wednesday, at the interactive dinner organised for Senators by the Presidency. During the dinner, President Muhammadu Buhari said... Read More

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November 24, 2015

‘Travelling to Nigeria is risky’ | US warns its citizens

The United States Department of State has warned American citizens of the possible dangers in travelling to Nigeria, among other countries. Issuing a worldwide travel alert on Monday, that the US said ‘current information’ suggests that Boko Haram is planning to launch attacks in its regions of operation. In the travel advisory to its citizens, the US... Read More

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November 23, 2015

“No election is free and fair in Nigeria” – Balarabe Musa

According to elder statesman, Balarabe Musa, having a free and fair election in Nigeria is presently impossible. The former governor of the old Kaduna state said on Sunday, that the financial capability of a candidate is the only determinant of success in an election in Nigeria. Musa said that in all the past elections conducted since Nigeria... Read More

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November 23, 2015

N18,000 minimum wage: ‘We’re ready for battle’ – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress, has declared its intention to fight the attempt by the Governors’ Forum to renege on the N18,000 national minimum wage. State governors have declared their inability to continue to pay the N18,000 minimum wage, which was signed into law by former President Goodluck Jonathan in March 2011. Hence, the Labour Congress, has vowed... Read More

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November 22, 2015

Photos of President Buhari’s arrival in Iran

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran for the 3rd Summit of the Gas Exporting Country’s Forum. The President departed Nigeria for Iran, via the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, in Abuja. See below, photos of his arrival in Iran:

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November 22, 2015

Army doesn’t need mercenaries to fight Boko Haram – Presidency

The Presidency has maintained that Nigeria will not seek the help of foreign mercenaries in ending the activities of terrorist group, Boko Haram. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, disclosed this to Punch on Saturday. Adesina insisted that President Buhari would not allow the military to seek the help of hired mercenaries.... Read More

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November 21, 2015

Opinion: Nigeria’s foreign affairs will suffer until we demand respect for every citizen

Time Magazine, October 20, 1961, carried an opinion titled ‘The Pride of Africa.’ The piece chronicled the 1st Foreign Affairs Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the late Jaja Wachuku of the Ngwa royal dynasty. With all due respect, the Nigerian Foreign ministry has since groped for direction and – with a few exceptions –... Read More

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November 21, 2015

Dele Momodu: The inferiority complex of Nigerian journalists and the loss of influence

Fellow Nigerians, one of my favourite jokes often credited to Chief Moshood Abiola is the one in which he says: “The Holy Bible tells us to love our neighbours as ourselves, it didn’t say more than ourselves!” Nothing could be truer. The thesis I am about to propound is that journalists should begin to love... Read More

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November 21, 2015

Why I cannot support minimum wage cut – Oshiomhole

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, says he doesn’t support the position of his fellow governors to reduce the monthly minimum wage being paid to workers. Oshiomhole said as a former labour man, he cannot question the wisdom behind the national minimum wage, which was fought for years ago. The governor spoke on the matter on... Read More

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November 20, 2015

Opinion: Tales from the ‘broke’ country and the reality of poverty

Poverty has a way of awakening the genius of survival within us. For many, poverty is not only a way of life- forced not only by vicissitudes but by the way the resources of the state are harnessed and wealth distributed in an unequal way between classes-it is also the chain measure used for measuring... Read More

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November 20, 2015

Governors may no longer be able to pay N18k minimum wage | Labour reacts

Citing the poor state of the economy, the Governors of the 36 Nigerian states have said they can no longer pay their workers, the N18,000 minimum wage. The prevalent minimum was signed into law in March 2011 by former President Goodluck Jonathan. The governors’ position was disseminated after a meeting of the Nigerian Governors Forum, at the... Read More

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November 20, 2015

16 Nigerian communities reportedly taken over by Benin Republic

Siixteen villages in Okuta, in Baruten local government area of Kwara state, have been invaded by Benin Republic. Okuta is the border town between Nigerian and the neighoring Benin Republic. Vanguard reports that authorities of Benin Republic have already built a Police station, known as Gerdarmes Office in the French-speaking country. Similarly, the country’s flag is said to... Read More

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November 19, 2015

We’re worried by Biafra agitations – Arewa Youth Forum

The Northern youth has condemned the continued protests by the Pro-Biafra proponents for the creation of Biafra. The youths under the aegis of Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) warned those behind the criminal agitation to desist from it and allow Nigeria to remain in peace and find solutions to its challenges. In a statement signed by its... Read More

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November 18, 2015

A moment of silence… for the world-famous ‘I Pass My Neighbour’ generator

The Nigeria Customs Service has revealed that the Federal Government has banned the importation of small generators, popularly called I pass my neighbor. While speaking with newsmen, the Controller, Federation Operations Unit Zone A, Lagos of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Madugu Sanni made this disclosure in Lagos on Tuesday. He explained that the Customs was able to... Read More

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November 17, 2015

This is what Buhari believes will take Nigeria out of poverty

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, said the diversification of the economy through agriculture and solid minerals mining is the way to eradicate poverty in the country. Buhari made the assertion while speaking in Kebbi state at the official launch of the N40 Billion “Anchor Borrowers’ Programme” (ABP) organized by the Central Bank of Nigeria for rice... Read More

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