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Day: 14 September 2017
The Thread: “The only man who’s “balanced & objective” while his house is on fire is a mad man” | Igbos do not apologise for Nnamdi Kanu
It's burning on TwitterNG just as it is in Abia state where the Nigerian Army has taken up a stronghold. There's been continuous back and forth on political Twitter over…
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The Thread: “Nigeria is sitting on a keg of gunpowder; Buhari holds the matchsticks” | TwitterNG fires on all cylinders
Political Twitter has been on fire since morning, so much that Twitter's top trends side bar has had IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Abia, Igbos topping the list all day. Here's how…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Pastor Nike Adeyemi, Sam Hart, Atiku and others [Nnamdi Kanu vs the Nigerian Army Edition]
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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Trump labels Sanders’ healthcare plan “a curse on the US.”
President Trump has once again slammed Congressional Republicans for failing to repeal the Obamacare health plan nor provide a suitable alternative health care policy for Americans. Trump claimed the inability…
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Alhassan appears before APC’s National Working Committee
The minister of women affairs, Aisha Alhassan Thursday, appeared before the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Highlights: The NWC APC summoned the minister, having said a…
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Jeff Sessions tendered his resignation letter to Trump in May
Attorney General Jeff Sessions had sent President Trump his resignation letter earlier in May following Trump’s harsh rebuke on him during a meeting in the Oval Office, according to New…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s whereabouts unknown – Lawyer
Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor has claimed that soldiers of the Nigerian Army invaded the home of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) earlier today. In a statement,…
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‘4 persons killed, 15 injured during Army raid’ – Kanu’s brother
The younger brother of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu claims four persons were killed and 15 arrested in the alleged raid of Mr Kanu’s house on Thursday…
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We are unaware of resumption scheduled for Friday, LAUTECH ASUU, other Unions say
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) chapter and other workers’ unions in the school have said they “are not aware” of the resumption…
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D’Tigers through to the AfroBasket semifinals with an impressive win
The Nigeria senior men’s basketball team, D'Tigers are through to the semi-final stage of the ongoing 2017 Afrobasket championship - with a 106-91 victory over Cameroon to edge closer to…
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Crude oil “is getting its last years” – Kachikwu
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu says will no longer be an income resource in 10 years’ time - considering the world is moving away from oil. Dr Kachikwu said…
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Abia Police reassures resident of adequate security
The new Commissioner of Police in Abia, Anthony Ogbizi, has reassured residents of adequate security. Mr Ogbizi said this in a statement made on Thursday in Umuahia, the News Agency…
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Hillary Clinton calls for the elimination of the Electoral College
Former Democrats Presidential candidate in the 2016 election, Hillary Clinton has called for the elimination of the long standing election guiding policy of “Electoral College”. The former Secretary of State…
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Group writes Buhari, ask him to curtail the activities of IPOB
The South-East Renewal Group (SRG) has written to President Muhammadu Buhari and the United Nations alleging security threats by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in Southeast Nigeria. Highlights: The…
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[The Activism Blog] 2019: UN pledges support for Nigerian female politicians
The United Nations through the UN Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women) says it will support Nigerian female politicians vying for elective positions in the 2019…
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Anambra election: 2baba urges youth to go out and vote peacefully
Nigerian singer, Innocent ‘2baba’ Idibia has started a peace campaign to promote Anambra governorship election on November 8, TheCable reports. Mr Idibia Thursday, inaugurated the Vote Not Fight, Election No…
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When should we expect Fayose’s plan for IPOB?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The floor is now open for Governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose, to convince Nigerians that he can indeed take Buhari’s seat as he has claimed.…
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[The Activism Blog] Operation Python Dance II: Oby Ezekwesili chides Buhari
A former Minister of Education and Co-Convener of #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG), Dr Mrs Oby Ezekwesili has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to stop being a sectional leader. Ezekwesili, gave the advice in…
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“33” Export hits Uyo with Friendship Experience Party
The “33” Export Friendship Experience Party continued last weekend in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, as the undoubtedly No. 1 Friendship Beer in the country hosted friends in the city to a…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 14th of September
Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Why Wike is not responding to the killing of Policemen, destruction in Rivers – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers has explained why the governor, Nyesom Wike is silent on the killing of two policemen, violence and destruction of valuable property in Oyigbo…
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PDP condemns alleged attack on IPOB members in Abia
The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the alleged attack on suspected members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) by soldiers in Umuahia, Abia on Wednesday. Reacting…
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Shugaban vs Jagaban: Can Fayose stand against Tinubu?
by Alexander O. Onukwue After fighting for so long to be in power, former Lagos State Governor and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…
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[The Injustice Blog] When will the Consumer Protection Council live up to its responsibility?
The Consumer Protection Council (CPC), is an agency under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment was established by Act No. 66 of 1992, which commenced operations…
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The Late 5: ‘Troops withdraw from Abia’; LAUTECH calls of months-long strike; and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: The Nigerian Army has agreed to withdraw its soldiers from Aba and Umuahia in Abia, according to the…
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“I don’t think there is tension in the country” – IGP Idris
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris Thursday, said that there is no tension in the country - and there are efforts are on to quell the little tension in the Southeast.…
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[The Alausa Blog] Tinubu is technically still the governor of Lagos state and here’s proof
Okay! Okay!! No need for palpitations yet. Of course, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is not the governor of Lagos state although he still sits on his exalted throne from where he…
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2019: Fayose is already teasing the North for support
by Alexander O. Onukwue The first campaign poster posted on twitter with which Fayose officially announced his 2019 aspirations goes with a Hausa/Muslim message “Shugaban Naijeriya Insha Allah”. Fayose wears…
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[The Injustice Blog] The Nigeria Aviation sector is now at its lowest ebb
The Nigerian Aviation industry is currently at its lowest ebb. The sector that used to be the cash cow of the country is close to a dead wood. It is…
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Former White House official, Gorka commends Trump’s meeting with Democrats
Former White House aide Sebastian Gorka has on Thursday expressed his satisfaction with President Trump’s last night’s dinner with Democratic lawmakers. He says the President’s move suggests he is serious…
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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
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