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The Thread: These are the implications of allowing Buhari remain a ‘Missing President’
Our missing President, Muhammadu Buhari, is causing quite the disruption in the land. Lauretta Onochie is mouthing off, concerned citizens have staged a protest in Abuja, and the Nigerian police…
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North Korea will be met with “fire and fury” if nuclear threat escalates – Trump
President Trump has declared that if North Korea's nuclear threat continues it will be met with "fire, fury and friendly power" like the world has never known before. Trump said…
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Osinbajo did not call those agitating for restructuring political jobbers – Presidency
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has denied calling those agitating for restructuring “political jobbers”. Osinbajo said this on Tuesday in a statement by his media aide, Laolu Akande. He was reacting…
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Today’s Noisemakers: P. Diddy, Donald Trump, and the Kenyans who will do anything to cast their votes
Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…
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Boko Haram has destroyed one million houses in Borno – state govt
The Borno Government on Tuesday said about one million houses and public structures were destroyed by Boko Haram insurgents in the state. According to the state, properties worth over N1.9tn…
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If you do one thing today, it should be reading this essay by Deandre Levy.
Men have gotten a lot of slack in the last few months for their increasingly frustrating refusal to look inwards and ask better of themselves and the men in their…
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Senate majority leader, McConnell criticises Trump’s approach to legislative processes
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has expressed his criticism of some of President Donald Trump’s decision in a speech on Monday to a Rotary Group in northern Kentucky. McConnell, a…
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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. FG LISTS 27 INDUSTRIES TO ENJOY TAX HOLIDAY The Federal Government has announced a list of 27 new industries that…
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Eketi Edima Ette: Hilarious ways Nigerian mothers spin the marriage talk
by Eketi Edima Ette I swear, my family is something else. ?? One of my scheduled events was cancelled. That meant I could extend my vacation, to my mother's joy.…
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Hackers demand millions of dollars for stolen HBO data, threaten further releases
"We successfully breached into your huge network. … HBO was one of our difficult targets to deal with but we succeeded (it took about 6 months)" Hackers who struck HBO…
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Folorunsho Alakija, Emmanuel Uduaghan, others lead conversation as ‘Inside Out with Agatha’ celebrates 20th anniversary
'Nigeria Beyond Oil: The Future,' a conference organized by ‘Inside Out with Agatha’ - Nigeria’s longest running independent television talk show – held on Friday 5 August, 2017 to mark the show's 20th anniversary. The event,…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 8th of August
Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija:
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10 more entrepreneurs get Life Lager’s Progress Booster grant
10 more entrepreneurs have received cheques of N300, 000 each to grow their business at the Life Progress Booster Show, an initiative of Life Lager Beer, a brand committed to…
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Go into forests and wipe out Boko Haram insurgents | Buratai tells troops
Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has urged troops to advance into forests and wipe out remnants of Boko Haram terrorists. Buratai gave the charge on Tuesday in Bama, after…
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North Korea can now attach nuclear warheads to missiles – U.S. intelligence
A US intelligence report confirmed by The Business Insider posits that North Korea has made a breakthrough and can now build nuclear bombs small enough to fit on missiles. The…
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Buhari has broken no law…calls for his resignation is noise-making – Senate
The Senate has said President Muhammadu Buhari has not violated any law through his absence in the country for 90 days. The senate made this known in a statement released…
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7 moments from the ‘City of Friends’ event that truly defines friendship
1. THE SUCCESS STORY OF IKECHUKWU JOEL One of the impressive stories that arose on the first day at the ‘City of Friends’ event, Ikechukwu Joel or ‘Champane’, as he is called by…
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“Who is this imbecile?” “Wet Oshogbo weed talking” | TwitterNG reacts to Nnamdi Kanu’s wannabe
Is madness in the air? We heard Lauretta Onochie fire off balderdash recently. Then this fellow comes along with his grammar problems and cruel intentions. Watch: Forgive us, but…
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We won’t allow anybody stop Anambra election – Obiano
Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano has said no person or group can stop the governorship election in the state. The governor spoke with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday when he…
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Brexit may suffer another blow over European Economic Area agreement
A hard Brexit was never up for contention, but the stiff knock it has received could not be said to have been anticipated. The latest blow to dent the process…
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Meet the speakers for TEDxYaba: Maryam Uwais (MFR) Special Advisor to FG, Social Investment
TEDxYaba 2017 is dedicated to curating ideas that reflect the innovations and the innovative spirit that has made Yaba an example to other cities in the country. Maryam Uwais is…
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Why we dispersed protesters calling for Buhari’s resignation – Police
The FCT police Command has said it dispersed protesters demanding for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari to prevent "breakdown of law and order." There had been reports that policemen…
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Lauretta Diaries: What to expect when she writes her book on Buhari
by Alexander O. Onukwue In case you did not know, Lauretta Onochie actually came from the UK before working for the Buhari Support Organization from 2014. She is a lecturer,…
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South African president, Zuma survives another no-confidence vote
South African President, Jacob Zuma has survived another no-confidence vote. On Tuesday, 384 parliamentarians voted with only 177, supporting the vote of no confidence. More than half of the voters,…
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Starting and running your own business: The Pros and Cons
Starting and running your own business can be very tough and many new businesses have folded up simply because of a lack of proper mentorship and support system. Well, there's…
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LUTH alerts health workers over released corpse of Lassa fever victim
The epidemiology unit of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) has issued a notice over the corpse of a Lassa fever victim released by the hospital. It was learnt that the…
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Opinion: My encounter with an unusual beggar that left me astonished
by ‘Kunle Adebajo The location was the Ade Ajayi Garden, University of Ibadan. I was enjoying the second round of a game of Scrabble with a good friend when this…
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Why does Buhari even need a social media assistant?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has just Mr Laolu Akande as the principal person in charge of his communications. President Buhari has at least four personnel…
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FG has neglected us | Xenophobia attack victims lament
Some Nigerians affected by the xenophobic attacks in Limpopo province of South Africa have lamented that they have been neglected by the Nigerian government. Chairman of the Nigerian union in…
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Impact365: Aimcare Services provides hygiene education and free products to prevent hygiene-related illnesses
Keeping up with personal hygiene etiquettes is harder in this part of the world because of lack of access to clean water and soap. Handwashing with soap is a culture…
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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