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

These are the top five news to monitor today Niger Delta Avengers attack again Militant group, Niger Delta Avenger attacked another oil facility. 2. CBN calms nerves over ‘distress’ in banking sector The Central Bank of Nigeria has urged Nigerians to disregard reports that banks in the country are in distress. 3. Tributes pour in for late... Read More

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July 7, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: PDP wants Sheriff arrested | ASUU rejects JAMB points system | Container kills 7 in Lagos | More

From the papers today- a tracklist JAMB cannot decide admission process for autonous universities- ASUU Guardian FG condemns murder of Nigerians in diaspora Vanguard Container tumbles off, kills 7 people Punch CBN insists all Nigerian banks are safe YNaija Governor Ambode wants Muslims to sustain the morality displayed during Ramadan Punch Army reopens key Borno... Read More

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July 7, 2016

Garba Shehu: What do the Avengers want?

Out of the blue, a group calling itself the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA spouts. They kill soldiers and policemen. They kidnap and kill oil company workers. Piracy on the high seas. They asked oil companies to stop operations and pack out of the Niger Delta region. They blow up oil pipelines, power and other infrastructure.... Read More

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July 3, 2016

‘I will find you’ | Governor Ajimobi sends a message to assassins

The governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi has expressed sadness over the murder of the lawmaker representing Orelope Constituency at the State House of Assembly, Gideon Aremu. Gideon Aremu was murdered in the late hours of Friday by suspected assassins at his Alakia residence in Ibadan. According to a statement released by the governor’s Special Adviser, Communication and... Read More

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July 3, 2016

No less than 102 petition written against Fayose

More than 102 petitions have been written to the Inspector General of Police against the Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, a Punch investigation has shown. The petitions were said to have been written by persons who were either harassed, detained or beaten before, during, and after the 2014 governorship election in the state, which saw Fayose... Read More

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July 1, 2016

‘Buhari did not apologise to the Senate’ – This is what happened

On Friday, the Senior Special Assistant to the president on National Assembly Matters, Ita Enang was reported to have issued an apology to the Senate on behalf of the Presidency for the statement made by Okoi Obono-Obla, a Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Prosecution. Okoi had on Thursday told the Senate that it had no... Read More

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June 28, 2016

How militants attacked Ogun deputy governor’s entourage

Officials of the Nigerian Army and the Police Force were on Monday engaged in a 20-minute gun battle with militants when the Ogun Deputy Governor, Yetunde Onanuga, visited the Ebute-Ibafo in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the state. Also on the team were the state Deputy Commissioner of Police, Bello Makwashi, the state Director, Department of State Services, Kabiru... Read More

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June 27, 2016

Olabisi Kolawole replaced as Police PRO

The new Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim K. Idris, on Monday, appointed, Don Awunah, as the new public relation officer of the police force. According to a statement signed by SP Murtala Bello, the Admin Officer, Force Public Relation Department, Awunah will replace ACP Olabisi Kolawole who served as the force spokesperson for... Read More

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June 27, 2016

In Kano, man uses son as collateral for bag of rice

Mallam Yusuf Bala, in his chase to nab a bag of rice for himself, ended up leaving behind his five-year-old son as a collateral in the store on Sunday in Kano. According to reports, Bala made it to the rice dealer’s store and purchased a bag of rice. After that, he immediately headed home to get... Read More

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June 27, 2016

How 6 girls were turned to sex slaves in Abuja

28-year-old Ifeoma Daniel has been arrested alongside her partner-in-crime, Collins Madueke, for allegedly engaging six girls in sex trade in Abuja. The six girls – Chidinma Amakwe, Blessing John, Nancy Azubuike, Chiamaka Eze, Amarachi Chinedu and Beauty Ndulue – between the ages of 19 to 22 were found and rescued on Friday by the police and handed... Read More

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June 27, 2016

New IG to retire 30 top police officers

It would appear that the first point of duty for the newly appointed police boss, Ibrahim Idris is to retire over 30 senior officers of the force. Ibrahim had reportedly sent a letter to the Presidency last week recommending the retirement of some top officers in the police ranks. In response to the letter, the... Read More

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June 27, 2016

This video shows police officers brutalising a man and his sympathiser (WATCH)

The police, they say is your friend. But for this man in Rivers state and his sympathiser, the police was far from friendly to them. A video posted by @Instablog9ja on Instagram shows a group of policemen assaulting and brutally beating a man while trying to force him into an open vehicle. The battering officers,... Read More

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June 26, 2016

Nollywood actor, Fred Amata robbed of car, valuables

Nollywood actor, Fred Amata has fallen prey to men of the night. This was made known by a friend of his, Matthias Obahiagbon who says the actor was attacked by four armed robbers just as he was about to make his way into the street where he resides. Obahiagbon said Amata, who’s the President of Directors Guild... Read More

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June 26, 2016

Opinion: EFCC and the misnomer of ‘account freezing’

By Obi Nwakanma The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) strikes yet again: this time, the target is Mr. Ayo Fayose, the irrepressible governor of Ekiti State. Reports say the commission has “frozen” his accounts. The EFCC is very fond of “freezing” the bank accounts and records of those whom it is just investigating before... Read More

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June 24, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Linda Ikeji shuts down tax evasion reports | African celebs gear up for BET Awards

Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. Yemi Alade, Wizkid, AKA, others in the US for BET Awards (PHOTOS). YBNL princess, Temmie Ovwasa debuts first music video (WATCH). Wizkid ‘might perform with Drake’ at the BET awards. ‘The Banana Island... Read More

June 23, 2016

Why Buhari did not fire ex-IGP, Arase

President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed why he retained former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase until his retirement from active service on Tuesday, June 21. Arase was appointed by the government of Goodluck Jonathan and was retained by Buhari even after the change of government in May 2015. The President, through his Special Adviser on Media... Read More

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June 23, 2016

Soldiers, policemen in gun duel over IDPs rice

A gun duel ensued between soldiers and policemen on Thursday at the Borno State Government House in Maiduguri over rice meant for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The IDPs who chose to stay outside camp, usually throng the Deputy Governor’s office on a daily basis to queue for hours for relief items such as rice. Things... Read More

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June 23, 2016

Gunman attacks German cinema complex

An anonymous man laid siege on the Kinoplex cinema in the western German town of Viernheim, on Thursday. Although the Police were able to stop the man by shooting him dead, about 25 people were reportedly injured as a result of an exposure to tear gas thrown by the police. For now, it is quite unclear... Read More

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June 23, 2016

Arase hands over to new Police boss, Ibrahim Idris (PHOTOS)

Former Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, on Wednesday, handed over to his successor, Ibrahim K. Idris. The handing-over ceremony took place at the IGP’s Conference Hall in the Force Headquarters, Abuja. See photos from the ceremony.

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June 22, 2016

Gunmen in military uniform waylay, murder APC chieftain

Former Councillor of Ward 1, in the Abua/Odua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Allain John-Morrison was beheaded by gunmen clad in military uniforms on Tuesday. The APC chieftain was murdered after his killers waylaid him while returning from Port Harcourt via a motorcycle. The motorcyclist, who was spared of the attack, reported the ordeal to the... Read More

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June 21, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. New Police IG appointed President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Ibrahim Kpotun Idris as the new Acting Inspector General of Police. 2. Wife of President Buhari not involved in bribery scandal Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, has confirmed... Read More

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June 21, 2016

‘Integrity and respect for diversity’ | This is the new IGP’s agenda

The newly appointed acting inspector-general of police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris has promised Nigerians that he will do everything possible to give his best to Nigeria. Speaking to state house correspondents at the end of the meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, Idris promised to focus on making sure that communities are safe and the police operates with... Read More

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June 21, 2016

Why Saraki, Ekweremadu may not be arraigned today

Officials of a Federal High Court in Abuja have backed the claims of Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu that no court summons had been served for the scheduled trial of the duo for forgery and corruption. The commencement of hearing of the said charges was scheduled to begin today at the Abuja... Read More

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June 21, 2016

Cook kills colleague for snitching on him

A cook, Daniel Okorie has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his friend, Onyeka Jackson, to death in Lagos. Okorie has been on the police’s wanted list since accusations of him beating up a female customer reached the station. Apparently, his female victim had reported him to the authorities who in turn staged a manhunt to... Read More

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June 21, 2016

‘It is true that I stole… but I didn’t take away my loot’ – Robber

22-year-old Jamiu Labara didn’t waste the court’s time at the Lagos Magistrate when he abruptly pleaded guilty to the offences read out to him, save for one. Labara was arrested over an alleged burglary on March 18 and was arraigned before a magistrate, Oyetade Komolafe, on four counts of burglary and assault. He plead guilty to all three... Read More

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June 19, 2016

‘We haven’t seen any court papers’ | Saraki, Ekweremadu react to forgery suit

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu are yet to be served with the court process on the suit initiated against them by the Federal Government over the alleged forgery of the order used for their inauguration as presiding officers of the 8th Senate. The aides to the two principal officers of... Read More

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June 19, 2016

Elegushi beach closed down over death of Unilag students

The Elegushi Royal Family has announced the temporary closure of the Elegushi Beach following the tragic death of two postgraduate students of the University of Lagos at Elegushi Beach on June 5. Speaking to the press at the Elegushi Palace, Lekki, on Saturday, the Asiwaju of Ikateland, Prince Olanrewaju Elegushi, who stood in as representative... Read More

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June 18, 2016

Police officer shoots LG chairman after ‘hearing strange voices’

The lesson from the story below is that – even your police security orderly may not be your friend. A police officer allegedly shot at Nkechi Chukwurah, the Chairman Ndokwa East Council in Delta State. According to Southern City News, the police officer, identified as Dave, was attached to the security detail of Chukwurah, who is currently... Read More

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June 18, 2016

236 people arrested in RCCG camp

The Osun state police command, in collaboration with the security unit of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, have arrested 236 persons after a raid was conducted at the Redemption Camp along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. According to the Punch, an official in the RCCG security unit said the raid was a routine “clean up.” He... Read More

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June 18, 2016

DSS, IGP meet with Sheriff, Makarfi… PDP secretariat to remain locked

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase and the Director-General, Department of State Services, Lawal Daura, on Friday, waded into the leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The security chiefs held a peace meeting with the former national chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff, and the Chairman of the national caretaker committee,... Read More

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

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: PDP wants Sheriff arrested | ASUU rejects JAMB points system | Container kills 7 in Lagos | More

Garba Shehu: What do the Avengers want?

‘I will find you’ | Governor Ajimobi sends a message to assassins

No less than 102 petition written against Fayose

‘Buhari did not apologise to the Senate’ – This is what happened

How militants attacked Ogun deputy governor’s entourage

Olabisi Kolawole replaced as Police PRO

In Kano, man uses son as collateral for bag of rice

How 6 girls were turned to sex slaves in Abuja

New IG to retire 30 top police officers

This video shows police officers brutalising a man and his sympathiser (WATCH)

Nollywood actor, Fred Amata robbed of car, valuables

Opinion: EFCC and the misnomer of ‘account freezing’

Entertainment Roundup: Linda Ikeji shuts down tax evasion reports | African celebs gear up for BET Awards

Why Buhari did not fire ex-IGP, Arase

Soldiers, policemen in gun duel over IDPs rice

Gunman attacks German cinema complex

Arase hands over to new Police boss, Ibrahim Idris (PHOTOS)

Gunmen in military uniform waylay, murder APC chieftain

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

‘Integrity and respect for diversity’ | This is the new IGP’s agenda

Why Saraki, Ekweremadu may not be arraigned today

Cook kills colleague for snitching on him

‘It is true that I stole… but I didn’t take away my loot’ – Robber

‘We haven’t seen any court papers’ | Saraki, Ekweremadu react to forgery suit

Elegushi beach closed down over death of Unilag students

Police officer shoots LG chairman after ‘hearing strange voices’

236 people arrested in RCCG camp

DSS, IGP meet with Sheriff, Makarfi… PDP secretariat to remain locked

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