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Infinity War: Is Atiku an ‘alien’ or citizen? | The #YNaijaCover

“...reasoning of the lawmakers in ensuring that the persons to be the president of Nigeria is a citizen of Nigeria by birth is because such a person is the number…

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The Big 5: Buhari behaving like Abacha, planning to rig elections – Obasanjo; Gunmen attack Adamawa community, raze Catholic seminary | Other top stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Buhari behaving like Abacha, planning to rig elections On Sunday, former president Olusegun Obasanjo attacked President Buhari, describing his administration as a…

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The Late 5: Nuhu Ribadu declares for Adamawa governorship; #OsunDecides: PDP’s Adeleke wins polling unit | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nuhu Ribadu, has declared his intention to run for the governorship of…

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The Late 5: APC elects Oshiomhole as National Chairman, Buhari urges party members to keep faith with the party and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The All Progressives Congress has confirmed former Edo Governor, Adams Oshiomhole as its National Chairman on Saturday. Oshiomhole and 18 others were…

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The Big 5: Army Officer fighting Boko Haram in the North East commits suicide, Ebonyi says it has no land for ranching and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: A Nigerian Army Captain attached to troops operating at the heart of Boko Haram onslaught in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno has…

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The Big 5: Buhari to sign budget on Tuesday to prevent FG shutdown, PDP clears all 23 chairmanship seats in Rivers poll and other stories

These are the stories should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to sign the N9.1 trillion 2018 budget on Tuesday in a bid to forestall a shutdown of…

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The Big 5: Wike accuses FG of plot to frame him, Police Officers dismissed over use of tear gas and other stories

These are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, said he has uncovered a plot by the Federal Government to frame him up for gunrunning…

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The Big 5: Northern Elders Forum says ‘June 12 declaration’ not enough, W.H.O warns of possible cholera spread and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed reservations on President Buhari's declaration of June 12 as Democracy day and award of posthumous…

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[The Injustice Blog] Cholera: When will Nigerians have access to clean water?

At a time several countries in the world have declared a total eradication of Cholera, Nigeria is still battling with the scourge. Cholera is an infection of the small intestine…

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The Big 5: PDP urges Buhari to ignore May 29 address, FG extends N1.9trn to states for salaries and other top stories

These are the major stories you should be monitoring today: The People's Democratic Party (PDP), has urged Buhari and the All Progressives Congress((APC) not to address Nigerians on the occasion…

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The Big 5: Long fuel queues return, Herdsmen attack in Adamawa, and other top stories

These are the top five stories from Nigeria, that you should be monitoring today. After the holiday, long queues of Nigerians waiting to buy fuel has return to filling stations…

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Governor Jibrilla inaugurates 6-man commission on farmers/herders crises

The Adamawa government has inaugurated a six-man administrative commission of inquiry to look into the recent Demsa and Numan herdsmen/farmers’ clashes. Inaugurating the commission yesterday, Governor Mohammed Jibrilla reiterated government’s…

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Presidency commences national consultation on farmers-herders conflicts

Having visited Adamawa December 5, in the wake of the communal clashes in the area, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday, December 11, commenced a series of national consultations with…

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No one can stand against Buhari in 2019 and win – APC Chieftain

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa, Engr. Markus Gundiri has said that the ruling party is growing stronger in his home state after the exit…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – The 6th of December

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I have not resigned as Commissioner | Atiku’s daughter speaks on defection to the PDP

While former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has joined the People's Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2019 elections, one of his daughters, Fatima Atiku-Abubakar, who is the Adamawa Commissioner of…

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Osinbajo visits victims of Adamawa communal violence

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently in Numan, Adamawa, to visit the victims of the communal violence, also, to find a lasting solution to such kind of problem. Why it…

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Gunmen kill four policemen in Adamawa

The Adamawa police command has confirmed the death of four policemen in a clash with gunmen in Numan local government area of the state. Othman Abubakar, the command spokesman confirmed…

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Boko Haram kills two in Adamawa attack

Chairman, Madagali local government area of Adamawa, Yusuf Muhammed has said two persons were killed and many injured in Wanu village by Boko Haram insurgents. Mohammed, on Thursday in Yola said…

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Teenage suicide bomber attacks Adamawa mosque, ‘kills 50’

A teenage suicide bomber has attacked worshippers during early morning prayers, killing about 50 at a mosque in Mubi, Adamawa State. Adamawa State Police Command has said the suicide attack occurred…

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The Late 5: What you need to know about the new SGF, Boss Mustapha, Why Buhari met with Tinubu, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: Today's biggest story: President Muhammadu Buhari fired the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, who…

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[The Injustice Blog] Can two wrongs lead to a greater good?

On Thursday, October 5, 2017, it was reported that a Police Inspector with the Adamawa State Command was killed along the Wuro-Dole-Pariya Road in Girei Local Government area of the…

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YNaija Editorial: The sad day after Nigeria’s Independence

October 1, naturally, marks one of the most significant days in the history of our beloved Nigeria. Not only did we gain our independence from the exploitative British empire that…

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Court remands former PDP chairman, others in prison for diversion of IDPs food

A Federal High Court in Yola has ordered the remand of a former Adamawa PDP Chairman, Abdurrahman Bobboi, in prison for allegedly diverting food meant for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).…

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Boko Haram insurgents attack Adamawa village, burn houses

Boko Haram insurgents on Thursday attacked villagers in Ghumbili community in the Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa, Vanguard reports. This comes days after seven people were killed in Mildu…

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Just In: 7 left dead as Boko Haram attacks Adamawa community

Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a community in Adamawa State, killing at least seven people. According to PUNCH, the insurgents attacked Mildo community, Madagali Local Government Area of the state…

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The 2019 Race: Why Atiku should appeal to the PDP

by Alexander O. Onukwue The comments credited to the PDP leadership in Adamawa state about a move to bring back former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, to their fold has generated…

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Court discharges former Adamawa gov, Bala Ngilari

The Court of Appeal sitting in Yola, Adamawa, has discharged and acquitted former governor of the state, Bala Ngilari, Punch reports. Justice Ambrose Mamadi of the state High Court had…

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‘Boko Haram insurgents raid Adamawa village for food, medicine’

Boko Haram insurgents on Saturday night raided Kuda-kaya village in Madagali, Adamawa State, Premium Times reports. According to the newspaper, residents the insurgents came to steal food and medical supplies.…

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2 killed as bomb blast rocks Adamawa

A bomb blast has rocked the Fadaman Rake area of Hong Local Government in Adamawa, on Thursday, reportedly killing two children.  Daily Post reports that the blast occurred at about 7…

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