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Day: 19 June 2017
Kaduna Declaration: Osinbajo postpones meeting with northern traditional rulers
Yemi Osinbajo has reportedly postponed his meeting with traditional rulers from the north earlier scheduled for 4:00pm on Monday. The meeting will now hold at 3:00pm on Tuesday. The meeting…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Yemi Osinbajo, Davido, Abdulmumin Jibrin, 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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The FG is too big, we need to trim it – Ike Ekweremadu
The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said that the Federal Government and its functions needed to be trimmed in order to ensure effective administration. He also stated that Nigeria's…
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Ghanaian-British celebrity fitness expert Efua Baker is ‘THE’ Body Producer
Efua Baker is a Ghanaian-British celebrity fitness expert and personal trainer. She became known to us in the health and fitness scene in 2004 when she was on the BBC One programme Fat Nation - the Big…
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Double bass player, Chi-chi Nwanoku appointed OBE in the 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours
Nigerian- British double bass player Chi-chi Nwanoku just been appointed OBE in the 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours, this adds to her other royal honour as MBE for services to Music in the…
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Reni Eddo-Lodge shares her racism struggle in new book, “Why I’m no longer talking to white people about race”
Reni Eddo-Lodge, Nigerian-British journalist focused on feminism and exposing structural racism speaks on her new book; Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race. The 27-year-old award-winning journalist explores…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 19th of June
Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire
In 2016, Nigerian-British Kenneth Olumuyiwa Tharp was one of almost 300 British actors, musicians, writers and artists that signed a letter calling for the UK to stay in the EU…
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2017 Budget Series: In defence of Yemi Osinbajo – Abdulmumin Jibrin
Suspended House of Representatives member, Abdulmumin Jibrin has said that Yemi Osinbajo's statement on the 2017 budget is 'a harmless remark'. In a series of tweets, the lawmaker defended the…
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UK-based James Barnor is Ghana’s father of photography
by Rachel Ogbu// As part of the festivities marking Ghana at 60, 'the James Barnor Homecoming Exhibition' has been showing since the 6th March 2017 at the Mövenpick Emporium in…
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London mosque attacker has been named
The attacker of the London terrorist attack has been named locally as Darren Osborne, from Weston-Super-Mare in Somerset. Darren Osborne, 47, a father-of-four, is well known by locals, Telegraph reports.…
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The Thread: Nigerians need to know the health status of President Buhari
The health status of President Muhammadu Buhari is turning to be the worst kept secret in the country. Buhari, who is currently in the United Kingdom on medical vacation for…
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‘Dino Melaye caught on tape scheming with an Officer’ (LISTEN)
Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West) has been caught on tape planning with a senior police officer in an attempt to frame innocent citizens in his alleged assassination plot. The online…
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Sade Adu appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Sade Adu, born Helen Folasade Adu was on June 10, appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire during the Queen's 91st Birthday Honours for her services to music.…
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The Big 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. We don’t see Nnamdi Kanu as a south-east leader of thought – Presidency The Presidency has said the government does…
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U.S CEOs give Trump an ‘F’ for his 130 days as President
During his 2016 campaign, President Trump went on and on about his apparent business prowess, but since he assumed power business leaders seem alarmed by Trump's political skills or lack of.…
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N8.5bn Fraud: Witness narrates how army general diverted N4.1bn NIMASA funds
A former Commander of the Military Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Pulo Shield, in the Niger Delta, Major-General Emmanuel Atewe (retd.), has been reported to have diverted about N4.1 billion…
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Opinion: Isoken is the most accurate movie about Chimamanda yet
by Alexander O. Onukwue Even while the final credits scrolled up, you lingered by the steps to know if there would be some other enthralling piece of drama in this…
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US Diplomats meets with stakeholders in the Nigerian entertainment industry (PHOTOS)
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington and Consul-General John Bray have on Saturday met with stakeholders in Nigeria's entertainment industry. The event organised by leading talent agency, Temple…
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This is the reason why Church Corruption is being condoned
by Alexander O. Onukwue Just before you lash the writer of this piece, do well to confirm the meaning of the word condone. Because to condone a thing does not…
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Chibest David wins Hi-Life Fest competition, expresses gratitude to Life Continental Beer
Chibest David yesterday emerged winner in the grand finale of the Hi-Life Fest competition organised by Life Continental Lager Beer. Hi-Life Fest is a talent competition aimed at discovering, training,…
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Opinion: Igbos must return to their homeland to find peace
by Christina Adegbaju Now more than ever, there has been an increase in conversations centering about the Igbo exodus. Igbos are like Israelites, they will be persecuted every where except…
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Do Christians actually care that their Church members are corrupt?
by Alexander O. Onukwue It is not strange to find persons who say the main problem in Nigeria is not corruption. We are not talking about persons like Demola Olarewaju,…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Governor Ambode receives the Assistant Inspector General of Police
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode received the Assistant Inspector General Of Police, Zone 2 Police Command, Ibrahim Adamu at Lagos House, Ikeja earlier today. Ambode met the AIG in a bid to…
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Nigerian rappers to set Guinness world record, to freestyle for 15 hours
Some Nigerian rappers including Vector, Yung6ix and others have said they would take a shot at setting a world record by freestyling for 15 hours. In an instagram video Vector…
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Just like porn and alcohol, angry dad insists on ban of phones to pre-teens
An anesthesiologist and a father of five has insisted that mobile phones are good but not beneficial for children. The Colorado dad came to this conclusion after his two youngest…
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PROFILE: Madam Efunroye Tinubu, the wealthiest woman in Yorubaland in the 19th century
Business Tycoon, Slave trader and Socialite Efunporoye Osuntinubu Olumosa often shortened to Europe Tinubu after whom a prominent Lagos landmark, "Tinubu Square," is named was born in the Ojokodo forest…
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Church Crawler: My weakness and the strength of Daystar Christian Centre
I woke up really weak on Sunday morning and could hardly move myself out of bed. I could hardly decipher the reason for the weakness but there I was on…
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“Very soon you will hear good news” – Police assures parents of kidnapped Epe students
The Nigerian Police have told the parents of the kidnapped students of Lagos State Model College, Igbonla-Epe that the students would be returned safely. The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of…
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The Acting President Osinbajo has been following the Evans story
by Alexander O. Onukwue Professor Osinbajo, in his Fathers’ Day address at the Villa Chapel, could have restricted himself to the example of Abraham as a Father to be emulated.…
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The September Standard
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- 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
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