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Foremost reporter alleges President Trump is being drugged in the White House
The highest speculation about a sitting President that can ever be imagined has surfaced with Alex Jones of Genesis Communications Network on his show “The Alex Jones show” claiming that…
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Buhari appeals to state govts to pay pensions, salaries
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to governors to pay salaries and pensions owed in their states. The president met with members of the national council of traditional rulers on Monday…
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Theft increases as Hurricane Irma ravages Florida
Following series of burglary arrests as Hurricane Irma ravages the plane of Florida, authorities have warned residents that "going to prison over a pair of sneakers is a fairly bad…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 11th of September
Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on TAnja:
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The Late 5: Melaye’s recall process back on track; Trump honours 9/11 victims; and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: A Federal High court in Abuja has dismissed Senator Dino Melaye’s lawsuit challenging the process of recalling him…
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What Jonathan believed about Boko Haram – Obasanjo
A former president, Olusegun Obasanjo has said the war against the insurgent group, Boko Haram has to be fought from the root. Speaking in an interview with the BBC in…
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Seven Bloody Days of Summer III: Blood on the streets of the “Wild Wild West”
Only days before 9/11, a weeklong episode of bloodletting began in the central Nigerian city of Jos as Christians and Muslims, neighbours for decades, fought to the death. But what exactly…
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[The Activism Blog] Environmental Rights Agency urges the FG to ban the use of generating sets in MDAs
The Federal Government of Nigeria has been advised to ban the use of generating sets in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across the country. This advice was given by the…
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[The Activism Blog] UNICEF says about 1.4m people are prone to cholera in North East Nigeria
The United Nations Children Education Funds (UNICEF), has raised alarm over the health of about 1.4 million Internally Displaced Persons in different IDP camps in the North eastern part of…
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Phone conversation reportedly between Buhari’s cousin, Daura and supporter calls Aisha a “suicide bomber” (AUDIO)
An audio, purportedly of a conversation between a cousin of President Muhammadu Buhari, Mamman Daura, and one of his closest supporters, with Mamman Tukur a member of his cabal, during…
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All eyes now on INEC for next move on Dino Melaye’s recall
After all the fanfare about the call to recall Dino Melaye in June, many must have wondered if as expected the case had just quietly died. But surprisingly, the court…
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Benue flood: IDP camp manager sacked over irregularities
The Deputy Governor of Benue, Benson Abounu, has confirmed the removal of James Iorhuna, from office as Manager of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp, International Market, Makurdi, The News…
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How Diezani shunned the powers of NASS and approved NNPC funds – Report
The 2015 audit report of the Federation Account has uncovered how the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, assumed the powers of the National Assembly to draw billions in…
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Miss Texas Margana Wood slams Trump’s Charlottesville comments
Just when you would think tensions and wide criticisms sparked by Trump’s comment on the Charlottesville violent incident which sent the media space agog in the early weeks of August,…
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Kogi governor, INEC, FG behind my travails – Melaye
Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West) has described the ruling by a Federal High Court Abuja which failed to grant his application to stop his recall from the Senate as appealable.…
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“I was considering which country to run to” | Buhari joked in a meeting with traditional rulers
President Muhammadu Buhari in a meeting with traditional rulers in Aso Rock on Monday joked that he was already considering what country “to run to” but for the improved rainy seasons…
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Seven Bloody Days of Summer II: Buried under the rubble of 9/11
Only days before 9/11, a weeklong episode of bloodletting began in the central Nigerian city of Jos as Christians and Muslims, neighbours for decades, fought to the death. But what exactly…
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Resident doctors to evaluate FG’s offer tomorrow
The leadership of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says it will meet on Tuesday to evaluate the response of the Federal Government to its demands. The News Agency…
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Aisha Buhari donates relief materials to Benue flood victims
Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari on Monday donated relief materials to victims of the Benue flood. Aisha made the donation at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, at International…
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President Trump proceeds to Pentagon for 9/11 remembrance ceremony
Minutes after observing the moment of silence in commemoration of the 9/11 victims at the White House, President Trump and wife Melania proceeded to the Pentagon to participate in a ceremony called…
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Pius Adesanmi: Don Williams – Fragments of memory
by Pius Adesanmi America invaded my formative years in Nigeria through culture, mainly books and music. Indian (Amitabh Bachchan!) and Chinese (Bruce Lee!) films relegated American (John Wayne) films to…
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WAEC set to re-introduce e-marking for its tests
The West African Examinations Council International Office in Lagos said it will soon re-introduce electronic marking for its tests. Head of the Office, Adelowo Maliki, disclosed this in an interview with…
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Richard Branson laments damage caused by Hurricane Irma on his island
British billionaire, Sir Richard Branson has revealed some of the damage wrecked on his luxury island resort Necker Island by Hurricane Irma which passed through the Caribbean last week. He…
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FG approves concession of Lagos, Abuja airports
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said the Federal Executive Council has agreed to concession the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja. Osinbajo said this on Monday while speaking…
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Insiders: Mama Taraba has committed political suicide, she should resign
Insiders shared their varying opinion about the Minister of Women Affairs and social Development, Aisha Alhassan’s statement about supporting Atiku in 2019, even as she reiterated that there is no…
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Trump, Melania observe moment of silence in honour of 9/11 victims
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump has led a team of White House staffs in observing a minute silence for the ill-fated victims of the 9/11 attack in 2001.…
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Atiku Abubakar, Rihanna, Nigeria, Aisha Alhassan | Here are last week’s winners and losers
Across Nigeria and the rest of the world, headlines blazed all week last week. From Hurricane Irma to the doctors' strike in Nigeria (and we could never forget the ASUU…
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Trump’s deal with Democrats strengthens Ryan’s grip as speaker
With President Donald Trump's deal with Democrats last week casting some aspersions on Trump’s trust of his should-be Republican comrades, the development has opened another rift within the GOP Conference…
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Troops kill Boko Haram insurgents in ambush
The Nigerian Army said troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have killed many Boko Haram terrorists in ambush at the early hours of Sunday. In a statement on Monday by Brigadier General Sani…
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BREAKING: Customs seizes 1,100 firearms at Lagos port
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 1,100 firearms smuggled into the country at Tin-Can Island port, Lagos. Comptroller General of the Nigerian Custom Service, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd) confirmed this…
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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
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