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Court sentences Ekiti principal to life imprisonment for raping 12-year-old student
Taiwo Ajayi, a secondary school principal has been handed a life sentence by an Ado-Ekiti high court for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl. Ajayi reportedly lured the girl into his…
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[The Sexuality Blog] #HeterosexualPrideDay and the continued obliviousness of straight people
A few days ago LGBT people all over the world gathered together to celebrate Pride, an annual event that is a part celebration-part awareness drive. Pride is held to protest…
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Most stories about kidnapper Evans on social media are false – Abba Kyari
Assistant Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari who led the capture of billionaire kidnapper Evans has said most of the stories about the kidnapper on the internet was false. Kyari in…
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[The Church Blog] The #HallelujahChallenge ends today and there is a word for you
It's been 29 exciting days of staying up till 12 AM to be a part of the Hallelujah Challenge. 29 days of being a part of a continuous unscripted 1…
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Lipton’s ‘Don’t Just Think; Do’ Ramadan Campaign ends as Nigerians embrace doing good
Lipton, Nigeria's leading tea brand, engaged with Nigerians all across the country to promote the virtues of Ramadan while also encouraging them to make commitments towards doing more selfless acts.…
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Troops arrest Boko Haram terrorist, discover explosives
Troops of 27 Task Force Brigade, deployed to Buni Gari in Borno said they have arrested another suspected Boko Haram terrorist. Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, the Director Army Public Relations, made…
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Osinbajo appoints 14 new Resident Electoral Commissioners
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday approved the appointment of 14 new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Director office of the Secretary to the…
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I will appeal my sack from the senate – Sekibo
Sacked Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker representing Rivers East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator George Sekibo has said he will appeal the judgment of the petition tribunal which upturned his victory…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 29th of June
Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Lipton’s ‘Don’t Just Think; Do’ Ramadan Campaign ends as Nigerians embrace doing good
Lipton, Nigeria's leading tea brand, engaged with Nigerians all across the country to promote the virtues of Ramadan while also encouraging them to make commitments towards doing more selfless acts.…
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Nigerian files lawsuit compelling senate to determine Buhari’s health status
A Nigerian, Toyin Dawodu has filed a lawsuit compelling the senate to ascertain if President Muhammadu Buhari can discharge his constitutional duties. According to a statement dated June 28, Dawodu…
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Finally, Donald Trump will meet his bestie Vladmir Putin
White House National Security adviser H.R. McMaster said Thursday that President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a G20 summit scheduled for next week in Germany,…
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Earth to Nigeria: Your population is officially a crisis | 4 takeaways from latest United Nations data
By the year 2050, Africa will be the most populous place in the world and Nigeria will be the third most populated country in the world. The population of Nigeria…
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German transport security assaults ‘Nigerian man’ over train ticket (WATCH)
A 48-year-old man believed to be Nigerian was put in a headlock and thrown to the floor at a train station in Munich after he was confronted on the train…
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Samuel Remi-Akinwale, 17, gradually becoming the political voice of British youth
17-year-old Nigerian-British advocate Samuel Remi-Akinwale has been campaigning in the United Kingdom calling for life skill subjects to be taught in schools so young people are better prepared for life. This…
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Nigerians will overpower any call to divide this nation – US envoy
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington has said Nigeria will overcome those agitating for secession. Symington said this in a speech at an event held in commemoration of the…
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Melania Trump defends her husband | “He will punch 10 times harder”
In the wake of President Trump's attack on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough, Republicans are saying such tweets are beneath the office of the president. In…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE GOVT BOWS – NNAMDI KANU Seven pro-Biafra groups, on Wednesday, decided to work together…
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Platform Petroleum donates ultramodern building to UNN
Platform Petroleum Limited, an indigenous oil and gas exploration and production company on Wednesday June 28, 2017 handed over an ultra-modern building to the Geology Department of the University of…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Someone finally confirms Dino Melaye’s theory about his fake recall
The ongoing power play between embattled Senator Dino Melaye and Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello has seen a number of interesting twists and turn since the alleged move to recall…
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YNaija Says: These politicians need to stop fooling themselves with calls for ‘restructuring’
For the past couple of years and especially for the past few months, the debate on whether Nigeria needs restructuring and the exact manner that restructuring should take has been…
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Dangote can never be among genuine northern patriots – Northern youth
A coalition of Northern youths have described Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote as a moral liability to the region. The youths said this while reacting to a statement made by…
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Is Bill Cosby the goal for Evans’ lawyers?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Just in case you need a reminder, Bill Cosby is the American comedian and actor whose trial on the charge of non-consensual sexual assault resulted in…
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Don’t freak out when Evans, the billionaire kidnapper hires your favourite SAN
by Alexander O. Onukwue When money talks, anything bold and serious works, regardless of whether a kidnapper is involved or not. After the coverage eased off for some days, Evans…
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Evans Suit: What’s the worst that could happen?
by Alexander O. Onukwue It’s only a suit asking for him to either be tried now or untied, but could Evans really be up to something here? He may have…
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Court orders SaharaReporters publisher to pay N4bn to Saraki
Justice Adeyinka Oyinloye of the Ilorin High Court has ordered the publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore to pay N4 billion as damages to Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki. The order was…
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The Media Blog: Hope you heard that Facebook is now in the business of TV production
This was announced Monday. It is working with a small group of partners to start releasing episodes from around August. "Our goal is to make Facebook a place where people…
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Evans Headache: How will the Police swallow this bitter pill?
by Alexander O. Onukwue While Evans the billionaire kidnapper waited for his Nollywood adaptation, photoshop geeks went to work and turned up with the ‘Evans Paracetamol’. The byline to the…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s statement is provocative, unproductive – Ohanaeze
Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo on Thursday said leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu was heating up the polity. President-General of Ohanaeze, Chief John Nnia Nwodo…
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Opinion: Is this the end of right-wing populism?
by Jideofor Adibe The outcome of the recent elections in several European countries - Austria, the Netherlands, Britain and France - is raising question about whether right-wing populism has…
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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