Day: 18 September 2017

UPDATE: After 36 days, ASUU calls off strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has announced suspension of its strike action. The ASUU President, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi, announced this in Abuja late on Monday. The condition: The union said…

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INEC releases amended timetable for Melaye’s recall

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will conduct verification of signatures for the recall of Dino Melaye on October 14. INEC disclosed this in its amended timetable…

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Allow us dump recall documents in front of Melaye’s office | INEC tells court

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday urged Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Abuja to allow it serve Dino Melaye his recall petition through substituted means. Background:…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 18th of September

  Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija:

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Trump, Netanyahu meet in New York for bilateral discussions

As world leaders gather in New York for the UN 72nd general assembly, US President Donald Trump and his Israel counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu have engaged in a bilateral meeting to…

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Senator Adeleke is back with his dance moves (WATCH)

Senator representing Osun West, Ademola Adeleke has featured in another video singing and dancing in a church. Adeleke had made headline after dancing to celebrate his victory in a video.…

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Will APC also accuse Saraki of sponsoring IPOB? | Fayose asks

Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose has said those accusing him of sponsoring the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have lost their sense of normal reasoning. Fayose said no amount of blackmail will…

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Biafra: Northern governors visit Abia

Some northern governors have paid a solidarity visit to Abia state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu. This is after President Muhammadu Buhari appointed a delegation to visit the South-East on a peace…

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Whereabouts of Nnamdi Kanu, parents unknown since soldiers’ attack – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Monday alleged that the whereabouts of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu and his parents are unknown since the alleged attack on his residence in…

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Today’s Noisemakers: Issa Rae, Kate Henshaw, The Dancing Senator 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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It’s sad states are still owing salaries – FG

The Federal Government has asked State governments to stop blackmailing it over non-payment of workers salaries. Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Sen. Ita Enang,…

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BBN star, Bisola to attend UN General Assembly

Big Brother Naija star, Bisola will be attending the 72nd annual United Nations General Assembly in New York. Recall that one of the prizes after she emerged first runner-up was…

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President Trump leads US delegates to UN general assembly

The White House has disclosed that, President Donald J. Trump will lead the United States’ delegation to the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in New York City this week. The…

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Premier League: Top 10 players of the season so far

Following Gameweek 5, the Premier League is already tensing up as Manchester City and Manchester United maintain the top spot on the table. As Jose Mourinho’s Man. United and Pep…

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UNILAG to host $1m Hult Prize

The University of Lagos has been selected to host a local edition of the Hult Prize, the world’s largest student competition for the creation of new social businesses. The annual…

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Biafra: IPOB using fake videos to mislead international community – FG

The Federal Government has accused members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of using fake videos of mass killings from other African countries to mislead the international community. The Minister…

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9mobile takes another step closer to customers at the Enugu Customer Forum 2017

Once again seeking more innovative ways to touch its customers, 9mobile, Nigeria’s most innovative and customer-friendly telecommunications company hosted subscribers in Enugu at its quarterly interactive feedback session, 9mobile Customer…

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Why didn’t you call for a council of state meeting before… | Falana attacks Jonathan

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo to apologise for the killings in Odi, Bayelsa state and Zaki Biam, Benue state during his tenure. Why it…

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Should Buhari have travelled while Nigeria is in chaos?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The United Nations General Assembly is a meeting which Buhari, as Nigeria’s President, is required to attend, but it seems to have come at a time…

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Lagos airport becomes first to be certified in Nigeria

The Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos has become the first airport in the country to be certified by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Director- General of the NCAA, Capt. Muhtar Usman…

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Orijin teases lavish offer with #Orijin100 search

On Thursday, August 31, Orijin announced the biggest brand-consumer collaboration the world has ever seen - the #Orijinal100 campaign. As the authority in herbs, Orijin has declared its intentions…

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Army begins withdrawal of troops from Abia

The Nigerian Army has started gradual withdrawal of troops from checkpoints in Aba, Abia State. The News Agency of Nigeria has said some of the checkpoints have been dismantled on Monday.…

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Nigerians are free to stay in any part of the country – Northern governors

The Northern Governors' Forum has said its visit to the South-East was to assure people of the region that they are with them. The Background: President Muhammadu Buhari had sent…

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“Transit through London”: PMB, is this another medical vacation?

by Alexander O. Onukwue From the experience of the year 2017, it cannot be interpreted as malice that the mention of President Buhari and the city of London in the…

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[The Injustice Blog] Just before the military starts another exercise in the Southsouth and Southwest

While the nation is still grappling with the tensions created by the ongoing Operation Python Dance II in the Southeast, the Nigerian Army on Saturday, september 16,2017 announced its intention to…

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Abia police commissioner is trying to please his Northern masters – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said it would bounce back despite 'intimidation' by the Federal Government. The group said this in a statement by its Media and Publicity…

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New case of Yellow fever confirmed in Kwara – FG

The Ministry of Health has said a young girl in Oke Owa community, Ifelodun local government area of Kwara state has been diagnosed of Yellow fever. Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole…

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#NGAinUNGA: Which nations will Buhari court to help fight Boko Haram?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Nigerian delegation at the United Nations General Assembly hopes to reaffirm its “commitment to global peace, security and development and where necessary, the need for…

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Buhari sends northern governors to S’East over Biafra agitation

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a delegation of Northern governors to the South-East on peace mission, TheCable reports. The President had held a meeting with Governors Ganduje, Shettima and Tambuwal…

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[The Injustice Blog] Are we not over-stretching our Military?

The Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara in Abuja on July 4, 2017, at a capacity/ Interactive Needs Assessment Workshop of Security Sector Related Committees in the…

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