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Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has approved the appointment of Mr. Olanrewaju Lasisi, a National Assembly correspondent with Channels Television, as the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. Yahoo Journalist learned that the House of Representatives Speaker also appointed a Daily Trust correspondent in National Assembly, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, as his Chief Press Secretary, while Bukola Ogunyemi, a World Wildlife Fund social media specialist, was appointed Special Assistant on New Media. Others appointed by Gbajabiamila are Dele Anofi, a political reporter with the Nation newspaper, as Special Assistant on Print Media; a member of Buhari campaign…

MTN Nigeria, a telecommunications outfit in Nigeria has announced a price reduction across all its data plans and offerings. Yaahoo Journalist reports that the company’s Chief Marketing Officer, Rahul De, made this known on Wednesday while addressing a news conference. MTN Chief Marketing Officer said the slash was aimed at delivering more value to its customers. Yaahoo Journalist understands that users can now have up to 30 percent more data volume for 30-day plans. De said that users would also enjoy up to 100 percent incremental volume for weekly data plans and 25 percent incremental volume for daily plans. “In…

The governor of Oyo State, southwest Nigeria, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Mr. Olawale Mogbonjubola, as his Deputy Chief of Staff. Yaahoo Journalist reports that this was disclosed in a statement issued by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor. The statement indicated that Mogbonjubola is an architect by training and principal partner of Cadarch Limited. Mogbonjubola attended Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, and has over 15 years of cognate experience in architecture. Before his appointment, Mogbonjubola, through his working career, had seen him enlist clients such as Airtel Nigeria, UBA Group, First City Monument…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested 30 suspected internet fraudsters otherwise known as Yahoo Boys. Yaahoo Journalist reports that the arrest was carried out by the Ibadan zonal office of the EFCC on Wednesday, July 10. It was learned that the suspects were nabbed at different locations within the city of Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital during an early morning raid carried out by operatives of the anti-graft agency. Yaahoo Journalist understands that the raid was a sequel to a deluge of intelligence reports available to the Commission on their alleged fraudulent activities. Several reports reveal…

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, says the agency is fighting powerful forces in the country. Yaahoo Journalist reports that Magu made this comment at the 3rd African Anti-Corruption Day in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital by the EFCC. The EFCC acting Chairman stressed that the commission was determined to wage war against corruption to its logical conclusion. He said that it has been difficult for the commission to repatriate stolen funds and assets in safe havens abroad. His words: ”The forces we are against are powerful because they have a lot of stolen funds…

Next Level cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari is set to accomodate about twelve (12) to fifteen (15) of his former ministers. Yaahoo Journalist learned that former ministers’ names are on the list which was reportedly submitted to Senate President Ahmed Lawan on Wednesday. The development will be coming after the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan had said the National Assembly will receive Buhari’s ministerial nominees this week. Those speculated to be on the list of the President’s Next Level cabinet as at last night are ex-Ministers of Justice and AGF Abubakar Malami (SAN); Adamu Adamu( Education); Hadi Sirika (Aviation); Zainab Ahmed…

Olusegun Obasanjo, a former President of Nigeria, is the architect of Islamisation and Fulanisation in the country, a Nigerian ambassador has said. Yaahoo Journalist reports that the Nigerian envoy to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Hassan Ardo, made this comment while reacting to recent comments by Obasanjo that President Muhammadu Buhari was out with a Fulanisation and Islamisation agenda. The Nigerian ambassador said Obasanjo’s time is president laid the foundation for a possible Islamization of the country. Ardo expressed surprise at how Obasanjo had the guts to accuse someone else of the same foundation he laid. According to him,…

Yahaya Shiko, a retired major, who served as the collation agent for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Kaduna South Local Government of Kaduna State during the presidential election, has alleged that February 23 election were doctored in his presence in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party. Yaahoo Journalist reports that Shiko made this claim while speaking before the Presidential Election Tribunal on Thursday. The retired major, who is the 20th petitioners’ witness of PDP at the Tribunal, said the election in his area was marred by over-voting and allocation of figures to political parties…

Maty Ezraty death is the talk of the town in the yoga community. The founder of YogaWorks, a beloved Los Angeles yoga legend, was said to have suddenly died in Tokyo, Japan. Yaahoo Journalist understands that the late Maty Ezraty, a teacher of teachers, discovered yoga in her early 20’s after years of dance. According to yogi David Kim, Ezraty died unexpectedly in Tokyo Japan at age 55. Maty Ezraty Death: Maty Ezraty Cause Of Death – What Happened? Ezraty’s cause of death has not been confirmed, Yaahoo Journalist understands. This online news platform understands that the yoga community currently…

English Premier League giants, Arsenal FC have completed the signing of promising teenage defender, Jason Sraha, from Europa League winners Chelsea FC. Yaahoo Journalist reports that the Europa League finalist unveiled Sraha alongside 11 other first-year scholars on Monday. A statement on Arsenal website reads: “Jason recently joined us from Chelsea. He is a left-footed center-back with a calm and composed attitude in and out of possession.” Sraha will be hoping to make his debut in the U18 Premier League when the 2019/2020 season kicks-off. Yaahoo Journalist understands that all players in Arsenal’s U17 year are required to start the…