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Has Senator Dino Melaye’s Twitter account been hacked?
It begs the question, it really does. Perhaps not. In these days of tactless social media outbursts, a few immature, unsenator-like tweets shouldn't raise one's brows but forgive us- they…
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Indigo Arya presents… Living and Working in Lagos- an art ehibition
Indigo Arya is pleased to present to you Lagos: Living and Working, an art exhibition showcasing visual artists living and working in the city. The exhibition will be a bridge…
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Military installation ‘attacked by Boko Haram’
No fewer than 5 Boko Haram insurgents were killed and several others wounded, when a military installation in Borno State, was attacked on Friday. According to Sahara Reporters, military sources…
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EFCC arrests Ebonyi Speaker after shunning ‘2 invitations’
Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Ogbonnaya Francis Nwaifuru, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He is alleged to have diverted and misappropriated N60…
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Opinion: Breaking the exploitative habits of Nigerian universities
Before we proceed to digest the topic at hand, it is inevitable to note the contemporary knack for quantity at the expense of quality that dominates and generally defines our…
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Jude Ndukwe: Agatu massacre, Ese Oruru’s abduction and the threat to Christianity in Nigeria
The recent weeks have been tough for Nigeria and Nigerians. With the strangest of shameful news making the headlines and drawing negative attention to a nation already haemorrhaging uncontrollably from…
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Jonathan’s ex-ADC freed… after 3-weeks in custody
The former aide-de-camp (ADC) to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan- Colonel Ojugbane Adegbe has been released from by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Justice Yusuf Halilu of the federal high court,…
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Opinion: Ese Oruru and the victimization of Islam and the North
There is a usually predictable, almost robotic, pattern of reaction to any story in which an individual or a group from the north of Nigeria is a major character. This is…
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Whitney Houston’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina died as a result of ‘drugs and alcohol’
Last July, Bobbi Kristina Brown -the only daughter of the late entertainer, Whitney Houston and famous 90's singer Bobby Brown, passed away after being on life support for a few…
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Family and friends celebrate Ese Oruru’s return to Bayelsa (VIDEO)
After more than six months of anxiety, fear and tears, the family of abducted Bayelsa teenager, Ese Oruru, are in celebration-mode, following her rescue and arrival in Bayelsa. Ese was…
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Fayose, Sultan of Sokoto, Ooni of Ife, others attend coronation of Olubadan (PHOTOS)
A new dawn has set over the throne of the Olubadan of Ibadanland as Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji was on Friday, coronated as the new king of the historic Yoruba…
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Alleged Biafra sponsorship: Ex-APGA Chairman, Victor Umeh released by DSS
Former national chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, Victor Umeh, who was on Wednesday, arrested by the Department of State Security Service, has been released. Umeh, who was arrested…
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Panti Police barracks on fire (PHOTOS)
The barracks of the Police divisional headquarters (Panti) in Yaba, Lagos, is currently on fire. The cause of the fire outbreak, which has affected some buildings within the barracks, is…
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Fleeing Boko Haram insurgents killed in Sambisa forest (VIEWER DISCRETION)
Nigerian troops have killed some fleeing members of the Boko Haram insurgent group, at the Sabsawa axis of Sambisa forest. This dvevelopment was disclosed on Friday, in a statement released…
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‘Melaye, who can’t keep a marriage, has verbal diarrhea’ – Oshiomhole issues blistering reply (READ)
Edo state Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has lashed out at Senator Dino Melaye for inappropriately commenting on his marriage to Iara Oshiomhole. During a Made-in-Nigeria debate in the Nigerian Senate on…
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YNaija Exclusive: FG files lawsuit against Chevron, Agip, Shell over $12bn missing oil revenue
The federal government has instituted civil actions against multinational oil corporations- Shell, Chevron, Agip and other major oil companies- in a bid to recover over N2 trillion, believed to be…
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N780bn fine: ‘Why N118.8bn was set aside’ – MTN
The management of telecommunications giant, MTN, has explained why it set aside N118.8bn (about $600 million) in its Group Financial results. The company says the action is in line with…
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How ‘corruption in PPMC’ is causing fuel scarcity in Nigeria [DETAILS]
In recent weeks, Nigerians have seen an increase in the prices of petroleum products, as well as queues at fuel stations across the country. Nigerians are heavily dependent on fuel…
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‘Many generations will remain grateful to Obasanjo’ – Buhari
President Muhammdu Buhari has asserted that former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, through his personal sacrifice, commitment and wisdom, has contributed immensely to the institutionalization of democracy in Nigeria and Africa. While…
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Ex-Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh denied bail
Alex Badeh, a former Chief of Defence Staff, has been denied bail by a Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja. Badeh, who's being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
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The GIONEE M5 MINI battery: ‘Extreme, insane and absolutely impossible’
Recently, mobile phone manufacturing giant, Gionee, released its newest model into the Nigerian Market. The M5 Mini, which is just four weeks old, is fast becoming a favourite in the…
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Flavour, Yemi Alade to take centre stage at AMVCA 2016
The performers for the 4th edition of the African Magic Viewers Choice awards, have been announced. The star-studded lineup features Nigerian acts; Flavour and Yemi Alade, South Africa's award-winning musician;…
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Opinion: Poverty, separatism and a nation of desperate beggars
In any social order, the veracity of pluralism holds in diverse calling. Pluralism is a school of thought that clenches the universal belief of things existing in pair. In the…
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Why Senate must spend N4.7bn on official vehicles – Ali Ndume
As the controversy grows over the outrageous sum budgeted for the purchase of official vehicles for Nigerian Senators, the Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, on Friday, weighed in on the situation.…
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‘My daughter is truly pregnant’ – Ese Oruru’s father
Charles Oruru has confirmed that his daughter, Ese Oruru, who was abducted from Bayelsa to Kano, is truly pregnant. Oruru, who made this confirmation on Thursday, also said the family…
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Emeka Mba, 4 others to face trial over N10bn scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered N10,061,172,600 from the National Broadcasting Commission in its investigation on the alleged inflation of collateral funds meant for Digital Set-Top -Boxes. The former…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: North Korea ‘ready’ to use nuclear weapon |100k people call for Bill Clinton’s arrest | More stories
Senate urges FG to retrieve arms from herdsmen. Punch APC chieftain says Nigeria is in safe hands with President Buhari. Leadership Sheriff’s tenure would be determined by PDP NEC on…
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Y! Special Report: From Peckham to Biafra- Is Nnamdi Kanu a selfless saviour or the perfect propagandist?
On a sunny afternoon in July 2013, as Hilary Okeke drove around the city of Enugu with his friends on their way back from scouting for girls at the Polo…
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Reuben Abati: Ese Oruru, the girl-child and a nation’s shame
Three different incidents in the last week cast, poignantly, in bold relief the plight of the girl-child in Nigeria. Thanks to The Punch newspaper which launched the #FreeEse, #JusticeforEse campaign…
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Entertainment Roundup: Davido signs Nollywood actress’ son | Chidinma dumps Clarence Peters’ label? | Kendrick Lamar shocks fans with new album | More stories
Here are the stories making the rounds in the entertainment world. While you may have missed some of them, YNaija is here to make sure you stay up-to-date. Davido signs…
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The September Standard
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- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- The Future Awards Africa 2024: How Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James Served High-Fashion Mastery as Hosts
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
The September Standard
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
- Idia Aisien’s Comeback to Style 101: Will She Revive the Magic?
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- The Future Awards Africa 2024: How Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James Served High-Fashion Mastery as Hosts
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy