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Coup rumours made Buratai redeploy top army officers
by Omoleye Omoruyi Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, had on Tuesday warned army officers in line with the information that some officers were having secret meetings with politicians.…
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Pres. Trump is considering this Fox News reporter to replace Sean Spicer
by Itunuoluwa Adebo Former first lady of San Francisco city and current Fox News host,Kimberly Guilfoy said she's having conversations with the Trump administration about becoming White House press secretary.…
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Buhari is fighting corruption, agencies are mismanaging funds – Senate
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Nigerian Senate has expressed concern over failure of some government agencies to submit their 2017 budget proposal to the Legislature. Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Bala Ibn…
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Fuel Scarcity looms in Ekiti as NUPENG, IPMAN cut supply to the state
by Omoleye Omoruyi The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) have decided to stop the…
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Reuben Abati: The New President in France
by Reuben Abati Emmanuel Macron, the 39-year old who was sworn in on Sunday, May 14 as the new President of France has become a reference model for persons who…
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Instagram adds updates making it look more like Snapchat
by Omoleye Omoruyi Instagram has rolled out face filters, meaning you can now enhance your selfies by adding cartoon-style filters before sending them to your friends. It looks more like what…
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Aniefiok Udoabasi: How I almost died living with a violent girlfriend
by Aniefiok Udoabasi I once dated a violent woman. A lovely,beautiful woman but very violent when angry. Possessive,extremely jealous and, in my opinion, had low self esteem. She almost killed…
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Suicide bombers kill 5 in Borno
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Nigerian Police, Borno command, on Tuesday confirmed the killing of five persons in a suicide bomb attack in Konduga Local Government Area of the state. Victor Isuku,…
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We have served 25m meals to school children – FG
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Federal Government in a statement through the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, has reported that over 25 million meals…
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Banana Island Ghost releases movie trailer starring Chigul (WATCH)
BAM-NEMSIA Pictures on Tuesday released the first official trailer of its highly anticipated movie, Banana Island Ghost (B.I.G.). The movie written and directed by BB Sasore has Chigul (Chioma Omeruah)…
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MI visits Jay Z’s Roc Nation in New York
by Azeez Adeniyi Chocolate City rapper and CEO, Jude Abaga popularly known as M.I visited Jay Z's ROC Nation office in New York. The rapper met Lenny Santiego -A&R to…
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Pius Adesanmi: Condemning Yari from OBJ’s glass house
by Pius Adesanmi If you are a Nigerian and you can be on social media, you have two immediate attributes: 1) You own at least one device 2) You are…
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President Buhari has achieved a lot in 2 years – Lai Mohammed
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said the achievements of the Buhari-led Administration since 2015, has put Nigeria on the path of sustainable growth and…
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Pres.Trump attempts to reassure Turkish President after U.S plan to arm Kurds
by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Donald Trump on Tuesday, sought to repair relations with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is alarmed about a U.S plan to arm Kurdish fighters in…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 16th of May
Follow the links below to read these stories and analyses on YNaija this evening:
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Niger Delta: FG to terminate abandoned projects
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs has said it would terminate about six abandoned projects across the region with a view to enhance the development of the region.…
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The Thread: “I’m in love with 3 guys” | Lady asks Twitter NG’s advice on relationship dilemma
"This world is a world of scaffolding" If you're utterly befuddled by that statement above, nice to meet you. Let's see what you think about this thread below. The popular…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Ekiti 2018: Fayose removes PDP logo, posters from campaign office Ahead of the Ekiti 2018 election, the governor, Ayo Fayose,…
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US National Security adviser says Trump’s disclosure to Russians was ‘appropriate’
by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Donald Trump's national security adviser again asserted that Trump didn’t jeopardise U.S. national security by sharing intelligence with Russian diplomats, and said the conversation in the…
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How to plan a successful event in Nigeria
by Itunuoluwa Adebo You're at an event, you see those napkins fanned out in a perfect display on the catering table? The beautiful coloured lights bouncing off the wall? Someone…
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Senate shuts down Vanguard newspaper’s misleading headline; but was it necessary?
by Tolu O. There's something the Senate probably did not know about local newspaper, The Vanguard. Quick note to @ngrsenate: the online news site has a history of running stories…
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EFCC araigns Ex-Niger Governor, Aliyu for N1.46bn Fraud
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has on Tuesday, arraigned the former governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, in a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja,…
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APC commends Governor Fayose
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Ekiti chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Governor Ayo Fayose for renaming the Government House on Oke Ayoba Hills, Ado-Ekiti and the General…
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Price of rice has reduced by 7.22% – NBS Report
by Omoleye Omoruyi The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that the average price of imported rice has reduced by 7.22%. This comes from the findings that one kilogramme…
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Opinion: DSS lopsided recruitment | Buhari belongs to somebody
by Adesina Tosin Nathaniel An online news portal Premium times published on the 28th of April 2017 a report detailing a strange recruitment exercise by the Department of State Security…
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The Media Blog: Huffington Post KILLS it with this headline
We are loving it so hard, we want to marry it. On the matter of Leaker-In-Chief, Donald J Trump, prattling about his country's secrets to their arch-enemies from Russia and…
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Hard Rock Cafe to honour Fela Anikulapo Kuti
by Omoleye Omoruyi Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has not stopped receiving accolades, honours and awards, as Temple Management Company (TMC) is set to induct Fela into the Hard Rock Music…
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The Thread: “Put it on my head” | All the things to look forward to doing as an African parent
African parents are surely and truly a peculiar lot. Whether in the motherland or across the Atlantic, their distinctive behaviour set them apart from their western counterparts. African parents can…
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Syria denies U.S accusation of building crematorium at Prison
by Itunuoluwa Adebo The Syrian government on Tuesday denied accusations made by the U.S. that a crematorium had been built at one of its prisons that could be used to…
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Melaye called Jonathan the “promoter of corruption” but now, Dame Patience is a “promoter” of his book on corruption
by Soma Oj. Nigerian politicians will never fail to amuse us. Their confidence in the potency of the disease of national amnesia that plagues the populace tricks them into believing…
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The September Standard
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
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
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
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