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Day: 12 January 2017
The Thread: This has to be the most surprising day of Joe Biden’s life
The President of the United States, Barrack Obama, just awarded the Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, with the highest American honour- the Presidential medal of Freedom. Joe…
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Man discovers year-old $1m lottery ticket 8 days before deadline
In what could be described as a lucky breakthrough, an Oregon man discovered a million-dollar prize when he uncovered a nearly year-old lottery ticket. Joemel Panisa found the unclaimed winning…
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The Thread: Obama hip hop moments | #Obama farewell
January is already on a roll. And what this means for America is that their President will soon become a private citizen again, and the White House will then be occupied…
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Biden sheds tears as Obama awards him with America’s highest civilian honour (WATCH)
Vice President of the United States Joe Biden could not hold back tears as he received America's highest civilian honour. In a surprise farewell ceremony for his VP at the…
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The Thread: Might Mr Eazi have a point, though?
Music, generally, is fluid and dynamic and borrows from different cultures and places. This was the place Mr Eazi was coming from when he tweeted that "Ghana's influence on present…
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Army reveals cause of death of deceased Command school commandant
The Nigerian Army says Colonel Anthony Okeyim, who was found dead at his apartment in Command Secondary School Apata in Ibadan, Oyo State, died as a result of intracranial pressure arising…
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That epic Soulja Boy shade
This response to the rapper's enquiry is epic. We thought to share. Oh, boy! These streets are rough.
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The Thread: “Pretty Mike should just bear ‘Mikolo’ in his cell” | Top 5 quotes about Pretty Mike
When you're bored with your life and have arrived, what's the next thing to do? Get a halter and some chains and lead adults around. Even better, make sure they…
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Soyinka blasts Buhari, El-Rufai for Southern Kaduna killings
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari and Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai for the manner in which they handled the killings on Southern Kaduna. Soyinka, who spoke…
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Corruption is Nigeria’s greatest problem – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said corruption ranks the ‘‘very worst” of all the major problems confronting Nigeria. Receiving recipients of the 2016 Nigerian National Order of Merit (NNOM)…
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Pius Adesanmi: A note on the Nigerian Army
by Pius Adesanmi. The Nigerian Army is threatening to sue Premium Times for publications they claim are hostile to them. My friends, Musikilu Mojeed and Ololade Bamidele, must be sweating…
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Nigeria’s relationship with Taiwan unchanged – Presidency
The Presidency has dismissed what it called "incorrect media reports" stating a severing of ties between Nigeria and Taiwan. A statement by media aide to President Muhammadu said the relationship…
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Premium Times replies Army, refuses to apologise
Online news platform, Premium Times has replied a letter by the Nigerian Army threatening legal actions against the news outlet. In a letter dated December 22, the army accused Premium…
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Air Force destroys illegal oil storage facility in Rivers (WATCH)
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday destroyed an illegal oil storage facility belonging to militants in Rivers. The facility located about 25km south of Opubiri, was attacked about 4:45pm…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Mr Eazi, Pretty Mike, Premium Times and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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We have no plans to invade Gambia – Army
The Nigerian Army has denied as untrue claims by an online news platform (not YNaija) that it planned to send troops into Gambia. In a statement on Thursday by its…
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2 Army officers killed by IEDs in Borno
The Nigerian Army has lost a captain and a lieutenant during a counter-attack against terrorist group, Boko Haram on Thursday, Premium Times reports. An improvised explosive device (IED) planted by the terrorist…
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Any attempt to remove Ekweremadu as Deputy Senate President is a call for anarchy – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party has described a statement credited to Senator Kabiru Marafa which he made on the floor of the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, as unconstitutional, undemocratic. Marafa had…
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Mercy Abang: A tale of resilience – Journalists working under the veil of Boko Haram
by Mercy Abang “A 9-year-old boy dressed for school, turns to say goodbye, within the twinkle of an eye, a bullet from an AK47 rifle makes its way through his…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Police arrest Pretty Mike for putting chains on girls The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday arrested popular club owner,…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 12th January
Read the full stories and analyses here now!
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I’m waiting on God to choose my successor – Fayose
Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, says he was waiting on God to help in choose who would succeed him as governor in 2018. According to a statement by his Chief Press…
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Opinion: This is how Information Communication Technology can impact Agriculture in Nigeria
Agriculture is an important economic sector, since it provides income and food for a large segment of the population in developing countries. Youths and women go into agriculture now more…
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How is Malala Yousafzai involved with the release of Chibok girls?
By now you have probably read President Buhari's response to a letter written to him by the Nobel Prize Laureate, Malala Yousafzai. Malala Yousafzai is the 20-year old child-rights activist whose ill…
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We’ve sent Special Forces to Southern Kaduna – Buratai
The Nigerian Army says it has sent some of its troops to restore peace and order in its military exercise, tagged “Operation Harbin Kunama 2’’, to Southern Kaduna, parts of…
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Buhari to attend Africa-France Summit in Mali
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday travel to Bamako, Mali to attend the 27th Africa-France summit. Buhari will head to Bamako from Banjul in Gambia where he is scheduled to…
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Kudirat’s murder: S’Court grants LASG request to appeal Al-Mustapha’s acquittal
The Supreme Court on Thursday granted the request of the Lagos State Government to appeal against the acquittal of Major Hamza Al-Mustapha for the murder of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, PM News reports.…
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The Dummies’ Guide to how budgets are passed in Nigeria
If there was any good to come out of the mess that the 2016 budget turned out to be, it is the increased interest that many Nigerians - both the elite…
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U.S. blocking return of $550m Abacha loot
Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay on Thursday said Nigeria is on the verge of losing another $550 million recovered from the Abacha family to…
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Opinion: Why we need a national Carrier
by Jennifer Nagu: “You can’t be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline. It helps if you have some kind of a football team, but at…
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The September Standard
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- 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
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