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[The Presidential Blog] Bayo Omoboriowo is posting about Buhari again | You know what that means right?
We found a corollary between our President's presence and his personal photographer's activities. It's proven. When President Buhari took his first medical leave in January, we only became certain he…
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Steve Scalise discharged from hospital after almost 6 weeks
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was discharged from the hospital Tuesday and has been moved to an intensive inpatient rehabilitation facility. In a statement released by MedStar Washington Hospital Center Wednesday,…
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“The illness had taken a toll on his health”, NGF delegate says of Buhari
One of the governors who met with President Muhammadu Buhari in London on Wednesday allegedly said this evening he was delighted to see him in person after so many weeks…
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Scaramucci confirms A.G Sessions to announce investigation of White House intel leaks
Attorney General Jeff Sessions will announce several criminal leak investigations soon. According to a source, the announcement of the leak investigations has been in the works and would happen most…
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EFCC recovers N329bn from Oil Marketers
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Office, has recovered a sum of N328,988,296,990.62 from nine major oil marketers across the country. The recovery, according to a statement by…
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Post-humous promotion given to Inspector who lost his life fighting Boko Haram
The Inspector General of Police has promoted post-humously, late Inspector Idris Musa to the rank of an Assistant Superintendent of Police for an act of bravery, gallantry and supreme sacrifice…
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IGP Idris orders redeployment of Area Commanders, DPOs along Abuja-Kaduna highways
Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has rrdered the mmediate redeployment of Officers and Men along Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria highways to other states. This is to ensure total success of Operations Absolute…
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Osun is not owing workers – Aregbesola
Governor of Osun, Rauf Aregbesola says he is not owing civil servants salaries. Aregbesola said this on Wednesday in Osogbo at a symposium organised by the Osun Command of the…
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Ban on Transgenders: Donald Trump has much support from the American people – White House
The White House has said US President Donald hasn't betrayed his commitment to the transgender community. Trump had in June 2016 wrote, "Thank you to the LGBT community, I will fight…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 26th of July
Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Now the real Executive vs Legislature tug of war begins
by Alexander O. Onukwue For the Not Too Young To Run Bill and other amendments passed on the floor of the Senate at its fourth Constitution Review, the battle has…
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Donald Trump continues attacks on Sessions
US President Donald Trump has continued his attacks on the Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, asking why he didn't replace Andrew McCabe as acting FBI Director after James Comey was fired…
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Independent candidacy: A major one for Saraki?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Of the Constitution Review bills passed by the Senate on Wednesday 26th July, the assent to Independet Candidacy was perhaps one of the “major” ones. No…
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Army rescues kidnapped oil workers in Borno
The Nigerian Army has reportedly rescued all the oil workers kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists at Barno Yasu in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno. Suspected Boko Haram members had earlier…
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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. Nigeria May Stay Longer In Recession – Emefiele Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, says Nigeria may…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Saraki, Eyo Ekpo, Pius Adesanmi 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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Bill number 8: Why more immunity for the 8th senate?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The Senate passed a bill to grant its members and other legislators immunity covering every matter discussed in plenary and at meetings of committees. It was…
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Affirmative: Why the girl child can now believe
by Alexander O. Onukwue At least one in every three Ministers appointed by the President, and Commissioners chosen in the 36 states of Nigeria, will henceforth mandatorily be a woman.…
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We’re on the move to checkmate fake news – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said the Ministry has moved to checkmate the menace of fake news by strengthening the capacity of its Information Officers. The…
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Ever considered online dating? See the 10 words you should never use on your online profile
Online dating? Yes, Yes, Yes, it is a thing. This is 2017 with its gazillion social media apps and the huge endless hole called the internet has made meeting people online…
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Osinbajo meets with Abdulsalami in Aso Rock
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, and a former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), are currently meeting behind closed door. The meeting is holding in Osinbajo’s office inside the Presidential…
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#PromiseKept: The 8th Senate has done something worth applauding
by Alexander O. Onukwue On Wednesday, 26th July, the Nigerian Senate passed thirty-three bills as part of a Review of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The…
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Buhari receives the delegation from the Governors’ Forum (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari has received the delegation from the Nigerian Governors' Forum who were reported to visit him today, July 26 at the Abuja House, London. The delegation is led…
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Cross River monarch arrested for alleged cult activities
A team of the State Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Police have reportedly arrested the Paramount Ruler of Yakurr local government area and the Obol Lopon of Ugep, Obol Ofem…
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The Thread: This is how ISIS recruits suicide bombers abroad
Radical Islam has launched a frenzy of terrorist attacks around the globe. London, for instance has been the scene of multiple terror attacks, sometimes happening simultaneously. These attacks are carried…
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U.S. Energy Secretary gets pranked by Russian comedians into a fake interview
Rick Perry, the U.S. Energy Secretary was pranked by a Russian prankster posing as the Prime Minister of Ukraine into discussing expanding American coal exports to Ukraine and other energy…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Calm down everyone! Here’s what the Senate actually means by ‘immunity for legislators’
The Senate must have caught wind of the immediate backlash that followed the legislative immunity granted to its members at today's constitution review. When the Senate Twitter handle shared the…
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Farooq Kperogi: President Buhari’s grand moments in America
by Farooq Kperogi By all accounts, President Buhari not only had incredibly wondrous moments in America during his visit here, he also gave me and many Nigerians a cause to…
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8 dead, 15 rescued in collapsed building in Lagos
Eight dead bodies were recovered while 15 occupants were rescued after almost 24 hours of a rescue operation at the site of a collapsed building at No. 3 Massey Street…
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The #NotTooYoungToRun Movement commends the Senate for the passage of the Age Reduction Bill
The Not Too Young To Run movement has commended the Nigerian Senate for the passage of the historic age reduction bill seeking to reduce the age for running for the…
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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