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Avengers bomb Bonny pipepline
Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers say they have resumed bombing of pipelines. In a statement on its website the group said it “brought down oil production activities at the Bonny…
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I couldn’t rape her because of my huge manhood – Okada rider
An Okada rider says his attempt to rape an eight year old girl was unsuccessful due to his manhood being too huge for her, The Punch reports. The rider, simply identified as…
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Man arrested for raping 15-year-old daughter in Lagos
The Lagos state Police Command has arrested a man for raping his 15-year-old daughter. This is contained in a statement released by the Police via its Twitter account, @PoliceNF_News dedicated…
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$15m: Accounts owned by Patience Jonathan’s mother – Lawyer
A lawyer representing former first lady, Patience Jonathan says two of the accounts frozen by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) did not belong to her but to her late…
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Army kills 3 armed bandits, arrests electric cable vandal (PHOTOS)
The Nigerian Army has killed three armed bandits in Kaduna state. The troops also arrested one electric cable vandal, as it cleared out cattle rustlers in its raid. This is…
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Lagos Police arrest man for raping 15-year-old daughter
The Lagos state Police Command has arrested a man for raping his 15-year-old daughter. This is contained in a statement released by the Police via its Twitter account, @PoliceNF_News dedicated…
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We will bomb UI before Independence Day – Terrorists
A terrorist group al-wilayat al-Islamiyya Gharb Afriqiyyah, on Friday threatened to bomb the University of Ibadan before Independence Day on October 1, The Punch reports. The message which was circulated to staff of the…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Unpaid salaries: Siasia gives NFF 2-week ultimatum, threatens sit-out | N5bn found in Army General’s daughter’s account |Puff Daddy donates $1 million to Howard University
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Unpaid salaries: Siasia gives NFF 2-week ultimatum, threatens sit-out - YNaija Sale of national assets: Labour unions threaten strike action - YNaija Boko…
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Just In: 4 killed in Washington mall shooting
Four persons have been killed in a shooting at a wall in Washington, United States of America. Brandi Montreuil, an eyewitness who was at the mall to see a movie said they…
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Boko Haram: We have freed over 2 million people in 1 year – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai says that over two millions persons have been freed from terrorist sect, Boko Haram by the military in one year. Buratai who was…
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Sale of national assets: Labour unions threaten strike action
Labour unions in the country have threatened to embark on a strike action over plans by the Federal Government to sell off some of the country's national assets, The Punch reports. The…
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Unpaid salaries: Siasia gives NFF 2-week ultimatum, threatens sit-out
Bronze medal winning coach Samson Siasia has given the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) a two-week ultimatum over his unpaid salaries, The Vanguard reports. Siasia who is owed five months by the…
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Tyson Fury, Wladimir Klitschko heavyweight boxing rematch cancelled
Tyson Fury's world heavyweight title rematch with Wladimir Klitschko has been cancelled for a second time. Fury's management released a statement saying he has been "declared medically unfit to fight".…
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Army kills 2 armed bandits, recovers 7 cows
Men of the Nigerian Army on Thursday killed two armed bandits, and recovered seven cows during a clean up operation in Zamfara state. This is contained in a statement issued…
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Oladiran wins MTVBase 2016 VJ search, seals N20m contract
MTV Base 2016 VJ search is over as 23-year-old Olayinka Oladiran was declared winner on Friday. Oladiran, who sealed a twenty million naira contract was revealed as the winner of…
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BRT vehicle in flames in Lagos Island (PHOTOS)
A Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) vehicle on Friday went up in flames at Adeniji bus stop in Lagos Island. There are no reports yet as to what caused the inferno,…
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Jibrin wants Ethics Committee hearing suspended, writes Dogara
Former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin has written a letter to the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara requesting for the suspension of the Ethics Committee set up to…
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Defection: PDP tells INEC to declare Dariye’s seat vacant
The Plateau state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare the seat of Joshua Dariye in the Senate vacant. On…
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EFCC arrests one of its detective for demanding N15m bribe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one of its detectives for allegedly receiving a N15m bribe from a lawmaker who is currently under investigation. This is contained…
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Kano Pillars to get N441m from Ahmed Musa’s move to Leicester
Nigeria club side, Kano Pillars will be getting N441m from Ahmed Musa’s transfer to Premier League champions, Leicester City. According to African Football, Pillars are to get part of the…
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Ondo guber polls: APC candidates reject Akeredolu as flagbearer
Three candidates in the Ondo Governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have registered their displeasure at the party for submitting the name of Rotimi Akeredolu as its flag…
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Patience Jonathan will never get justice from EFCC – Militant group
The Reformed Niger Delta Avengers (RNDA), on Friday said former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan can never get justice in the money laundering case against her by the Economic and…
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EFCC arrests 2 internet fraudsters
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two men Egbedayo Semilore, 26 and Elijah Jeremiah, 29 for alleged Internet fraud. This is contained in a statement issued on…
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Ruggedman releases ‘Religion’ video featuring 9ice (WATCH)
After years of rift between them music duo Ruggedman and 9ice came together im August. The pair released a song titled 'Religion'. Now, the duo has taken it a step…
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Bayelsa First lady, Rachael Dickson delivers quadruplet
The first family in Bayelsa state is in a celebratory mood as Dr. Rachael Dickson, First Lady of the state, has given birth to quadruplet in an undisclosed hospital in the…
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Buhari approves programme to commemorate 56th Independence anniversary
President Muhammadu Buhari has given his approval to the programme of events lined up for the commemoration of Nigeria’s 56th independence anniversary. This is contained in a statement issued on…
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Boko Haram killed 611 teachers, destroyed 910 schools in 6 years – UN
The United Nations says that no fewer than 611 teachers were killed and 910 schools were destroyed by Boko Haram militants in six years. A UN National Information Officer, Oluseyi…
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Why we are facing economic challenges – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said the current economic challenge the country is facing is due to the failure of past administrations to save for the rainy day. Buhari made…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Stop torturing suspects, IGP warns SARS operatives | Without Buhari, Nigeria would have packed up by now — Segun Oni | Michelle Obama Passport Scan Appears Online In Apparent Hack
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. BBOG endorses Buhari’s invitation to UN for Chibok girls negotiations - YNaija Stop torturing suspects, IGP warns SARS operatives - YNaija We…
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Ondo election: APC adopts Akeredolu as its candidate
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted Barrister Rotimi Akeredolu as its candidate in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo state, according to Sahara Reporters. According to the National Organizing Secretary of the…
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