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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. OJO, LAMBO MOVE AGAINST DINO MELAYE’S RECALL FROM SENATE The ongoing process to recall Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West) may be heading for a brickwall, as former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Federal, Bayo Ojo (SAN), and former health Minister, Eyitayo Lambo... Read More

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Kidnappers, ritualists’ den found near Ondo Assembly complex

A two-storeyed building suspected to be a hideout of kidnappers and ritual killers was on Monday discovered in Alagbaka, Akure, the Ondo State capital. The uncompleted building is located a few metres away from the Ondo State House of Assembly complex. It was said to be owned by an unidentified retired civil servant, Punch reports.... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Fashola insists NASS tampered with 2017 budget | Donald Trump celebrates victory at Supreme Court | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Nigeria in trouble if lawmakers can’t differetiate between budget and cash – Fashola – YNaija Nigeria is not a stranger to crisis, she was created out of crisis – Babangida – YNaija Boko Haram leader, Shekau, releases video says sect attacked military convoy, abducted Policemen – YNaija Ojo, Lambo move... Read More

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“I will keep fighting for the American people” – Donald Trump celebrates Supreme Court victory

Donald Trump‘s “victory” at the Supreme court has led to a series of tweets, and in his latest, he reiterates his will to “keep fighting for the American people”. President Trump had reacted to the ruling of the Supreme court Monday to allow the partial effect of the travel ban executive order. The President wrote in... Read More

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Ojo, Lambo move against Dino Melaye’s recall from Senate

The ongoing process to recall Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West) may be heading for a brickwall, as former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Federal, Bayo Ojo (SAN), and former health Minister, Eyitayo Lambo have declared support for the federal lawmaker. In a statement yesterday in Lokoja by Okun Development Initiative (ODI) and authored... Read More

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No President can perform magic when there is tension – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says tension disturbs the progress of a nation. Speaking in Abuja on Monday when he played host to a delegation of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ministers, Jonathan called on Nigerians to pray and work towards the nation’s unity, TheCable reports. “We should always use this period to know that the... Read More

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Boko Haram leader, Shekau, releases video says sect attacked military convoy, abducted policewomen (WATCH)

The insurgent group, Boko Haram, have released a video to confirm the abduction of policewomen. In the video released through a journalist, Ahmad Salkida, and published by Sahara Reporters, the sect’s leader, Abubakar Shekau, spoke for about 10 minutes‎. He said several female officers were abducted‎ during Boko Haram attack on a joint police/military... Read More

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‘FG seeks $5bn loan from World Bank to improve electricity’

The Federal Government is seeking a loan of $5 billion from the World Bank Group to boost power availability in Nigeria. The World Bank had in April stated that a delegation from Nigeria was in Washington DC to discuss assistance for the nation’s power sector, but did not disclose the details of the talks. However,... Read More

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Nigeria is not a stranger to crisis, she was created out of crisis – Babangida

Former military President Ibrahim Babangida (IBB), has expressed worry over the rising tension in the country. According to TheCable, IBB issued a statement on Monday and condemned the hate speeches and divisive comments from different parts of the country. Recalling his experience during the civil war, IBB asked those asking for secession to drop the... Read More

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Nigeria in trouble if lawmakers can’t differentiate between budget and cash – Fashola

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, says Nigeria is in big trouble if lawmakers cannot differentiate cash and budget. He expressed concern over the recourse of the National Assembly’s spokespersons to name calling over his observations on the 2017 budget. In a press release signed by his special adviser on media, Hakeem... Read More

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8 Chadian soldiers killed, 18 others injured in clash with Boko Haram

Eight Chadian soldiers were reportedly killed in fierce shooting with Boko Haram insurgents at the weekend on islands on Lake Chad. “Our forces attacked Boko Haram elements on five islands near Nigeria on June 24 and 25,” said spokesman Colonel Azem, indicating eight soldiers had died and another 18 were wounded. According to Guardian, he... Read More

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Vote your president out if you’re not happy – Ooni of Ife

The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has asked Nigerians to vote out president Buhari in the eventuality that he is not performing. He stated this on the Osasu Show adding that the electorates have not realized the power they have and urged them to be organized. “If you are not happy with your president, you... Read More

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Beyoncé speaks at the BET Awards for the first time since giving birth

Beyoncé gave a moving acceptance speech for the 2017 BET Awards, for the first time since welcoming twins with Jay Z. Beyoncé grabbed the viewers’ choice award for Lemonade‘s “Sorry.” “Thank you BET for this award and your tremendous support of Lemonade. This has been a journey of love, of celebrating our culture, honoring the past, and... Read More

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“No weapon fashioned against me shall prosper” – Melaye goes spiritual on his recall process

The embattled senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West) has alleged that the signatures of his constituents, which were collected for his recall, were forged and fraudulently forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Addressing newsmen at the press centre of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Lokoja on Sunday, Melaye reiterated that signatures of dead... Read More

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Over 70 percent of prison inmates awaiting trial – Dambazau

The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, on Sunday, said that more than 70 percent of inmates in Nigerian prisons were awaiting trial. Dambazau said this when he visited Kano central prison to mark this year’s Eid-el Fitr celebration, Daily Post reports. The minister said the decision to visit the prison was to show to the... Read More

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2 killed as suicide bomber attacks UNIMAID

Two persons were reportedly killed at a suicide attack at the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) on Eid-el-Fitr, the spokesman of the Police in Borno State, Victor Isuku, has revealed. Isuku, who informed newsmen on the Borno Police Whatsapp page, said that he was at the scene of the incident at about 12:05 a.m. on Monday.... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. BUHARI’S VOICE MESSAGE TO NIGERIANS IS A SCAM – FANI KAYODE Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has stated that the voice message purportedly from President Muhammadu Buhari is fake. 2. EID-EL-FITR: GOV GANDUJE GRANTS FREEDOM TO 500 INMATES The Kano State Government on Sunday... Read More

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After 13 years, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire goes off air

The Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (WWTBAM) show hosted by Frank Edoho is going on an indefinite break after 13 years. The show started in 2004 showing every week and was hosted by MTN Nigeria until an announcement was made on Sunday, June 25, that the Telco company has pulled out of the show.... Read More

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BET Awards 2017: Michelle Obama makes surprise appearance to honour Chance the Rapper

The former first lady’s visit to the award ceremony was occasioned by Chance‘s acceptance of the BET Humanitarian Award. Chance, 24, is now the youngest recipient of the award. He said, “I didn’t prepare a speech because I wanted to speak from my heart. I’m 24 and to be receiving something like this at my... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari’s voice message to Nigerians is a scam – Fani-Kayode | U.S. Senate Republicans skeptical Obamacare repeal can pass this week | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Buhari’s voice message to Nigerians is a scam – Fani-Kayode – YNaija Wike explains why he sacked all his commissioners – YNaija 2019 PRESIDENCY: Continued persecution of Saraki will dim APC’s chances – Kwara APC – YNaija Eid-el-Fitr: Gov Ganduje grants freedom to 500 prison inmates – YNaija Gov Okowa... Read More

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BET Awards 2017: Here’s the full list of winners

The 2017 BET Awards was star studded and filled with appearances from the biggest names in R&B, pop, hip hop and rap. Bruno Mars, Remy Ma, Cardi B, Fat Joe, Migos and more artists hit the stage at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The full list below: Best Female R&B/Pop Artist Beyoncé Kehlani Mary... Read More

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2019 Presidency: Continued persecution of Saraki will dim APC’s chances – Kwara APC

The Kwara State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said that the appeal filed by the Federal Government against the judgment of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), that discharged and acquitted President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, would dim the chances of the party in 2019 general elections. Vanguard reports that the... Read More

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Over 140 dead in Pakistan fuel tanker fire

At least 140 people were killed Sunday when they rushed to collect fuel from a crashed fuel tanker in Bahawalpur, eastern Pakistan, before it suddenly exploded. The truck veered off the road when the driver lost control, police official Mohammad Akhtar told said. As the tanker sat on the side of the road, fuel began... Read More

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Buhari’s voice message to Nigerians is a scam – Fani Kayode

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has stated that the voice message purportedly from President Muhammadu Buhari is fake. The Presidency had released a voice message from President Muhammadu Buhari’s to Nigerians to downplay media reports that he is suffering from speech impairment. In reaction, the former minister wrote on Facebook, “It was NOT President... Read More

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How a policewoman aided the release of billionaire kidnapper, Evans, when he was arrested for robbery

Chukwudumeje Onuamadike, the kidnap baron, known as Evans, was allegedly arrested for armed robbery in 2006 but a policewoman helped him circumvent justice. According to NAN, the police source who gave this revelation on Sunday, disclosed that seven members of Evans’ gang died while sharing their loot in Lagos state. After attacking a commercial bank... Read More

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Eid-el-Fitr: Gov Ganduje grants freedom to 500 inmates

The Kano State Government on Sunday granted pardon to 500 inmates of prisons in the state on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr. The state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, granted the pardon to the inmates at Central Prison, Kurmawa in the state capital, while addressing a cross-section of the convicts, shortly after the Eid prayer in the... Read More

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Gov Okowa charges politicians to go into farming

The Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Sunday, charged Nigerian politicians to go into farming, saying that investing in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, (MSMEs), would help the economy grow. Speaking at the one day Ika Economic and Investment Summit with the theme: Exploiting the Economic Potentials of Ika Nation through Strategic Partnerships, held in... Read More

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Wike explains why he sacked all his commissioners

The Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has explained that the dissolution of the State Executive Council was done after consultation with the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the state. Speaking during the election thanksgiving service in honour of the Majority Whip of the state House of Assembly at St Martin’s Anglican Church,... Read More

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“I’m so proud with what we’ve done in a short period” – Donald Trump

Speaking exclusively with “Fox & Friends” on Sunday, Donald Trump said he hopes both the democrats and republicans can come together and pass a bill that “everybody’s happy with.” Anchor, Pete Hegseth asked Trump about the Democrats’ message of “resist” when it comes to their mission in Congress. Trump discussed former President Obama‘s admission regarding Russia,... Read More

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DSS arrests high profile Boko Haram members in Kano

The Department of State Services (DSS) in Kano have on Sunday, arrested top Boko Haram commander, and 20 others suspects. The Director, Kano local office of DSS, Alhassan Muhammad, told newsmen in Kano that a 48 hours operation stopped what would have been a bloody Eid-el-Fitr in Kano. According to Vanguard, Muhammad disclosed that the... Read More

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