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BREAKING: Abdulmutallab jailed for life
by Hauwa Gambo Umar Abdulmutallab, the underwear bomber trained in Yemen but of Nigerian parentage has been sentenced by US District Judge Nancy Edmunds to mandatory life sentence. Abdulmutallab, 25, was…
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YNaija Commentary: Amended budget means wider deficit
by YNaija Editor The Federal Government has revised upwards its outlook for the budget deficit this year, due to the cost of the partial reinstatement of petrol import subsidies. The…
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One month after Obiageli Ezekwesili’s announcement, World Bank president to step down
The World Bank today announced that its president, Robert Zoellick will be stepping down in June. It will be re-called that its vice-president for Africa, Obiageli Ezekwesili, also announced in…
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Young & Nigerian: “I like to think I am still under construction” – Emmanuel Adediwura
by 'Ifreke Inyang Emmanuel Adediwura is into NGO, Business Development and Consultancy. He's also involved in an NGO, I am into Business Development and also have my hands in Consultancy.…
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From Jonathan, with love? President requests permission to borrow N1.3 trn
by Hauwa Gambo While he presented his 2012 budget, President Goodluck Jonathan has promied that his government would not add to the nation's huge debt burden - especially as, with…
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It’s official – Mo’cheddah leaves Knighthouse … “I’m in a good place,” she says
by Hauwa Gambo Knighthouse Creative and singer Mo'Cheddah announced today that the artiste is no longer under the company’s management, and will no longer be recording for the company’s record…
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#BBViral: Pray your way to breakthrough! 8 ‘violent’ prayer points for Valentine’s Day
by Hauwa Gambo We got this today and just had to share! Here are some "fire" prayers for February 14... 1) Anybody tryin to hug my husband or fiance seductively,…
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BREAKING: Tim Godfrey is alive and well!
by Hauwa Gambo YNaija is glad to confirm that gospel artiste Tim Godfrey has been found this morning following his abduction yesterday night. He is presently at a police station…
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BREAKING: Tim Godfrey is alive and well!
by Hauwa Gambo YNaija is glad to confirm that gospel artiste Tim Godfrey has been found this morning following his abduction yesterday night. He is presently at a police station…
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With over 417,000 votes, PDP’s Dickson is winner of Bayelsa elections
by Chi Ibe As we announced exclusively online a few minutes ago, the People's Democratic Party's candidate, Henry Seriake Dickson has been announced the Governor-elect of Bayelsa. According to the…
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#BayelsaVotes: PDP set to be declared winner, as all local council results are in
by Chi Ibe ALL LOCAL COUNCIL RESULTS HAVE ARRIVED THE STATE COLLATION CENTRE. AFTER THE DELAY, SOUTHERN IJAW AND BRASS LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION RESULTS HAVE ARRIVED AND COLLATION…
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#BayelsaVotes: See the results from Yenagoa and two other LGAs – PDP winning by wide margin!
by Chi Ibe 13 WARDS OF OGBIA LGA: NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS: 70827; NUMBER OF ACCREDITED VOTERS: 55271; TOTAL VOTES CAST: 55271; REJECTED VOTES: 1235. TOP 3 PARTIES: PDP: 50848.…
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UPDATED: Collation of results to continue at 2pm as #BayelsaVotes
by Chi Ibe Bayelsa gubernatorial election results out of eight local governments have arrived the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), according to the commission's public relations officer,…
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#BayelsaVotes: Results from 4 LGAs are in
by Chi Ibe Bayelsa gubernatorial election results from four out of eight local governments have arrived the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), according to the commission's public…
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Low turnout, scattershot violence as #BayelsaVotes … Collation now on
by Chi Ibe Elections have largely wrapped up across Bayelsa today as the state votes in the gubernatorial elections in which the president and former governor of the state, Goodluck…
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Low turnout, scattershot violence as Bayelsa votes … Collation now on
by Chi Ibe Elections have largely wrapped up across Bayelsa today as the state votes in the gubernatorial elections in which the president and former governor of the state, Goodluck…
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#BayelsaVotes Update: “The best candidate will win” – Jonathan says as voting commences across state
By Chi Ibe PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN SAYS HE EXPECTS THE BEST CANDIDATE TO EMERGE AS GOVERNOR OF BAYELSA STATE AFTER THE VOTING EXCERCISE. THE PRESIDENT MADE THIS KNOWN SHORTLY AFTER…
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Bayelsa: President Jonathan arrives ahead of election with mother and wife
by Chi Ibe PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN HAS ARRIVED YENAGOA, THE BAYELSA STATE CAPITAL AHEAD OF THE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE TOMORROW. THE PRESIDENT WHO ARRIVED AT 3.30 PM…
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Court orders INEC to include candidate in Bayelsa election tomorrow
by Chi Ibe A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to include the candidate of the African Liberation Party (ALP), Mr. Dumbo Hink…
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“Corruption is a threat to our national security” – Nuhu Ribadu explains why he accepted Alison-Madueke’s appointment
by Hauwa Gambo Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, former presidential aspirant, has formally explained today why he took the controversial decision to head the federal government's task force on petroleum revenue as…
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Respected economist, Sam Aluko is dead
by Chi Ibe Only a day after respected diplomat and former minister Matthew Mbu passed, it has been confirmed that Professor Sam Aluko is dead, aged 83. The late Aluko,…
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“Lagos Protest today called off” – Official Statement from Save Nigeria Group
The Save Nigeria Group(SNG) has called off the "victory rally" scheduled for Saturday at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Lagos. The decision is based on the unprecedented terror…
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CPJ: Channels TV reporter murdered while covering Kano bombings
by CPJ A television reporter covering the aftermath of coordinated terrorist attacks in northern Nigeria was gunned down this afternoon, according to local journalists and news reports. Enenche Akogwu, 31,…
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President Jonathan declares state of emergency
by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has declared a state of emergency in parts of Plateau, Yobe, Borno and Niger hit by the Boko Haram violence and announced the closure of part of…
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Something New! Ola delivers first single titled ‘My Body’
by Chi Ibe Olamide Baruwa-Etti, is one artist to watch out for in the year 2012. His first single, 'My Body' is without doubt the kind of song to make mouths…
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New Video: ‘You look good’ – Sunny Agabi
by 'Ifreke Inyang Sunny Agabi is an amazing dancehall artiste. The style which is reminiscence of Blacky's music, fuses rapping and singing. His first single was title 'No more' and…
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YNaija Editorial: “No one” is YNaija Person of the Year 2011 … Let’s tell you why
We always knew it was going to be a tough one; but who knew how tough? Our search was for the one person, living and working in Nigeria, whose…
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New Video: ‘Pon Roborobo’ by CodRead
by 'Ifreke Inyang CodRead, a Nigerian model, entrepreneur and singer based in South Africa has cut a video for his Capital Hill's Tha Suspect produced track - 'Pon Roborobo'. The reggae singer…
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He’s out! eLDee announces release date for his last album
by Wilfred Okiche HipHop heavyweight, eLDee has announced 31, March 2012 as the release date for his next album, 'Undeniable'. The Big boy hit maker confirmed via his Twitter handle…
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Ra teams up with T-kash and Cwitch to produce this new sound, ‘Eefin yipo’
by Chi Ibe Ra, is the rapper with swagger, he joins skills with T-kash and Cwitch both O.G.B.A representers to drop another hook for the streets. Titled 'Eefin yipo' (Too much smoke),…
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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
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