Day: 20 July 2017

Senate committee approves Christopher Wray’s FBI nomination

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 20-0 in favor of  President Trump's nominee for FBI Director Christopher Wray, Thursday. His nomination would now go to the Senate floor, where House Majority…

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Nigerian Army Boss. Tukur Buratai

Nigerian army demotes Major-General to Brigadier-General

Military Special Court Martial on Thursday demoted Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Sani, a one time Chief of Transformation and Innovation Centre of the Nigerian Army, to a Brigadier-General, NAN reports. The President…

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Today’s Noisemakers: Sam Thielman, El Rufai, Andrew Alli 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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Over 14,000 Nigerians ‘irregularly’ migrated to Italy in 2017

Over 14,118 Nigerians have migrated to Italy irregularly in 2017 alone, according to International Organization for Migration (IOM). IOM's Chief of Mission, Enira Krdzalic disclosed this while speaking at the…

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The Thread: Who should a wife blame for cheating- husband or side chick?

Radar Online has alleged that Kevin Hart has been cheating on his pregnant wife, Eniko Parrish. This set the stage for all sorts of comments on Twitter, equally comical and…

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Linkin Park lead singer, Chester Bennington commits suicide

Chester Bennington, lead singer of popular rock band, Linkin Park has died at the age of 41. Police told TMZ that "the singer hanged himself at a private residence in…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 20th of July

Read the full stories and analyses on YNaija:  

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OJ Simpson granted parole after 9 years in prison

Former US football star and actor OJ Simpson has been granted parole after nine years in a Nevada prison. "Thank you!" He said, bowing his head as the board approved…

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Police find 2 out of 6 African teens who went missing from robotics competition

Two of the six teenage members of the Burundi robotics team who went missing from Washington this week have crossed into Canada and have been reported safe by the D.C.…

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The Thread: This is how the internet reacted to Kevin Hart’s alleged cheating on his pregnant wife

Anyone who's been on social media a little more than a minute knows that these streets are lined with savage- and savage trips, savage cuts, savage will bleed. And although…

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Have you updated your Apple devices yet?

American technology company, Apple has released a software update to iOS and macOS that you should not waste time to download. The security update patches a dangerous vulnerability in WiFi chips that allows hackers…

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The world revolves around Trump | 5 takeaways from the US President’s interview with “failing” New York Times

The 45th President of the United States is a peculiar kind. About a month ago, President Trump tweeted in an attack on "Fake News Media", "The failing @nytimes writes false story…

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Price of diesel has crashed by 42% – NNPC

The Nigerian National petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said that diesel price nationwide crashed by 42 per cent due to strategic intervention by the Corporation to sustain supply of the product, NAN…

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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. 1. OSINBAJO SUBMITS N135.6BN VIREMENT PROPOSAL TO N’ASSEMBLY Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has submitted a virement proposal of N135.6bn to the…

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Visa and leading banks bring mobile payments to Nigeria

Global payments leader Visa has launched mVisa, its innovative mobile payment service, in Nigeria. The solution is being rolled out across Africa. Consumers from Visa’s Nigerian partner banks can pay…

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[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode says South West holds future of food security in Nigeria

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday described the south west region as the next frontier of food security in Nigeria, revealing that an Agric Master Plan that would facilitate…

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Opinion: The top 3 tribes in Nigeria and their vicious power struggles

by Isqil Najim   Looking at socio political mood of the country, I can see that there are three powerful tribes in Nigeria right now. All cohabiting in the same…

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North Korea yet to respond to South Korea’s offer of peace talks

Just hours before the scheduled joint military talks between North Korea and South Korea, Pyongyang is yet to confirm its attendance. Scheduled for Friday, near the demilitarized border that divides…

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NDDC terminates 600 contracts in order to restructure

As part of efforts to restructure the commission, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it has revoked more than 600 contracts and projects. NDDC Managing Director, Nsima Ekere told…

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Pius Adesanmi: Orijin will see me through

by Pius Adesanmi When a culture that defines economic opportunity as the massive manufacture of inferior material quick fixes for Africa (China) meets, falls in love with, and marries a…

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Bauchi governor dissolves cabinet

The Governor of Bauchi, Mohammed Abubakar Thursday, dissolved the State executive council, Punch reports. However, only the Special Adviser Security, Brig-General Ladan Yusuf retained his position. No official reason for the dissolution…

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Ivankantrol: What we see from this line in the Trump interview

by Alexander O. Onukwue In his first six months at the White House, President Trump has taken a beating from the media for spending too much time away from the…

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“No policeman is given a gun to shoot at will” – Owoseni reacts to Apapa mayhem

Lagos Police Commissioner Fatai Owoseni Thursday condemned the action of a Sergeant who was reported to have killed a truck driver at Apapa. The Sergeant attached to the Police Mobile…

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Osinbajo meets with APC governors

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is currently meeting with the APC governors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. No details on the agenda of the meeting yet, but according to Daily…

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The Man Awards to headline the 2017 edition of the Men’s Fashion Week Nigeria

The Man Awards is a set of awards, presented at the annual show hosted by Men’s Fashion Week Nigeria, which recognizes the outstanding work of gentlemen that have distinguished themselves through…

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Court discharges former Adamawa gov, Bala Ngilari

The Court of Appeal sitting in Yola, Adamawa, has discharged and acquitted former governor of the state, Bala Ngilari, Punch reports. Justice Ambrose Mamadi of the state High Court had…

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#Impact365: Two millenials set up Potter’s Children Global Foundation to cater to orphans and underprivileged children

In a society filled with children and young adults who are facing neglect and abandonment, there can never be too many hands reaching out to help. The Potter's Children Global…

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Saudi Prince arrested over video of abuse shared on social media

A Saudi prince has been arrested on the orders of Saudi King Salman bin Abdelaziz after videos were shared on social media showing the prince beating several people, BBC reports.…

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Why Trump’s latest interview would make you enrol in a Public Speaking class

by Alexander O. Onukwue Normally, interviews are supposed to flow, without looking rehearsed or overly formal in conversation. When you are having a chat with a high ranking official, especially…

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