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January 22, 2019

The Big 5: ASUU strike continues as meeting with FG ends in deadlock; Obasanjo attacks Osinbajo, calls TraderMoni an “idiotic programme” | Other stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: ASUU strike continues as meeting with FG ends in deadlock Another meeting between the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) ended on Monday night without an immediate resolution of the ongoing strike. Stop Onnoghen’s trial now, follow due process, NBA tells... Read More

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January 21, 2019

The Late 5: Buhari sacks TETFund executive secretary Abdullahi Bafa; Fayose received N6.9 bn from Dasuki’s imprest, Obanikoro tells court

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari sacks TETFund executive secretary Abdullahi Bafa President Buhari has sacked Abdullahi Baffa as Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and immediately approved the reinstatement of Suleiman Bogoro, who was accused of fraud as the head of the agency. This was disclosed in a statement on... Read More

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January 21, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 21st of January

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: The Big 5: Buhari behaving like Abacha, planning to rig elections – Obasanjo; Gunmen attack Adamawa community, raze Catholic seminary | Other top stories Just In: Acting IGP reverts FSARS to SARS, orders immediate decentralisation of unit

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January 21, 2019

#2019Debate: 7 takeaways from Fela Durotoye, ANN Presidential Candidate

The much anticipated Presidential debate organised by the Nigeria Election Debate Group (NEDG) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) between the leading candidates running in the February 16 presidential election held on Saturday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. Although the candidates of the two major parties, Muhammadu Buhari of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Atiku... Read More

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January 21, 2019

Just In: Acting IGP reverts FSARS to SARS, orders immediate decentralisation of unit

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed A. Adamu has ordered the immediate decentralisation of the operations of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) initially centralised by his predecessor IGP Ibrahim Idris. RELATED: Ag. President, Osinbajo orders immediate overhaul and investigation of SARS Adamu who disclosed this at his inaugural conference with Commissioners of Police and other senior... Read More

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January 21, 2019

#2019Debate: 6 things we learnt from ACPN candidate, Oby Ezekwesili

The much anticipated Presidential debate organised by the Nigeria Election Debate Group (NEDG) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) between the leading candidates running in the February 16 presidential election held on Saturday and it was a revealing experience, especially for potential voters who desired a platform to hear the candidates present their plans and programmes, as well... Read More

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January 21, 2019

The Big 5: Buhari behaving like Abacha, planning to rig elections – Obasanjo; Gunmen attack Adamawa community, raze Catholic seminary | Other top stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Buhari behaving like Abacha, planning to rig elections On Sunday, former president Olusegun Obasanjo attacked President Buhari, describing his administration as a return to the era of the late former Head of state, Gen.Sani Abacha. This was revealed in a 16-page address, titled, Points for concern and action,... Read More

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January 20, 2019

#2019Debate: We must fix politics to progress economically – 7 takeaways from YPP’s Kingsley Moghalu

The much anticipated Presidential debate organised by the Nigeria Election Debate Group (NEDG) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) between the leading candidates running in the February 16 presidential election held on Saturday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. Although the candidates of the two major parties, Muhammadu Buhari of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Atiku... Read More

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January 20, 2019

Entertainment roundup: Lionsgate releases ”John Wick 3: Parabellum” trailer; BB Naija returns to Nigeria for a fourth season | Other stories

Here are the biggest stories you may have missed in entertainment during the week and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Lionsgate releases John Wick 3: Parabellum trailer The John Wick franchise is expanding and on Thursday, Lionsgate released the trailer for the third installment of the much-anticipated movie... Read More

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January 20, 2019

#2019Debate: APC offer explanations for Buhari’s absence, slams Atiku

The Presidential Campaign Council of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has offered explanations for President Muhammadu Buhari‘s absence at the 2019 Presidential debate organised by the Nigeria Election Debate Group (NEDG) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) on Saturday. In a statement released late Saturday by the spokesperson for the council, Festus Keyamo, the... Read More

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January 19, 2019

#2019Debate: Atiku apologises to Nigerians, explains ‘die minute’ boycott of debate

The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has apologised to Nigerians over his decision to boycott the 2019 Presidential debate organised by the Nigeria Election Debate Group (NEDG) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) after arriving the venue of the debate. I arrived the Congress Hall of the Hilton venue... Read More

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January 18, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 18th of January

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Just In: PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar arrives the U.S [PHOTOS] Just In: Atiku to face questioning on return from U.S. – Lai Mohammed https://www.instagram.com/p/BsvxOuRhFr2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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January 18, 2019

The Late 5: February polls: FG vows to deport illegal immigrants; Gov. Wike blames Ameachi for CJN Onnoghen’s travails | Other top stories

Here are the top stories that drove conversation today: February polls: FG vows to deport illegal immigrants The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has vowed to deport foreign nationals who intend to disguise as tourists to illegally observe next month’s general elections in Nigeria. According to a report by Vanguard newspaper, the Controller-General of Immigration, Muhammad... Read More

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January 18, 2019

Tutu Leadership Fellows calls for peace amidst unrest in Zimbabwe

Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellows of the African Leadership Institute, a diverse group of civic, political and business leaders from 40 African countries, have sued for peace in Zimbabwe amidst growing unrest in the country. With citizens expressing discontent over unmet expectations following renewed hope for the nation after the July 2018 general elections and the... Read More

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January 18, 2019

Just In: Dino Melaye gets bail on ground of ill-health

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, in Maitama, has granted bail to the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye on health ground. Delivering a ruling on the bail application by the lawmaker, argued by his lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN) Justice Yusuf Halilu said since Melaye cannot be arraigned on the stretcher or ‎on his... Read More

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January 18, 2019

Just In: Atiku to face questioning on return from U.S. – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government says that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will face questioning in an investigation on his alleged role in the collapse of defunct Bank PHB. when he returns from his current trip to the United States. According to Premium Times, Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who disclosed this to State... Read More

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January 18, 2019

The Big 5: FG moves to implement protocol to curb herdsmen killings; Imo APC suspends Okorocha | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: FG moves to implement protocol to curb herdsmen killings The Federal Government has said it will implement the 1998 protocol on movement of cattle herders as part of measures to address the killings by suspected herdsmen in the country. It explained that the security summit on... Read More

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January 17, 2019

Just In: PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar arrives the U.S [PHOTOS]

The Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, hours ago arrived Washington D.C, capital of the United States of America. According to the former Vice President who disclosed the information via a tweet on his handle on Thursday, he will be meeting with US government officials, Nigerians living in D.C metropolis and... Read More

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January 17, 2019

Court issues order against arraignment of CJN Onnoghen, suspends trial till Jan. 28

A Federal High Court in Abuja has extended the restraining order against the arraignment and trial of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen to January 28. In a ruling by Justice N. E. Maha on Thursday, the court ordered a fresh service of the court summons to the respondents after a counsel representing the respondents... Read More

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January 17, 2019

The Big 5: Boko Haram sponsored by forces outside Nigeria – Buhari; NNPC is a mafia organisation, I’ll privatise it – Atiku | Other top stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: NNPC is a mafia organisation, I’ll privatise it – Atiku The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, said on Wednesday that he would privatise the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation if elected, describing the state-owned oil firm as a “mafia organisation.” Atiku was... Read More

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January 16, 2019

The Late 5: Buhari, Osinbajo to feature on live TV programme on Wednesday; Death toll rises to 14 in Nairobi hotel terror attack | Other top stories

Here are the top stories that drove conversation today: Death toll rises in Nairobi hotel terror attack The death toll in a terrorist attack by Shabab militants who stormed a luxury hotel and office complex in Nairobi rose to 14 on Wednesday, President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya said. Kenyatta said in a speech to the nation that... Read More

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January 16, 2019

Osinbajo expresses sadness over Onnoghen’s trial; CCB reportedly serve CJN court notice personally

The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has expressed sadness over the trial of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Walter Onnoghen, on allegations of false and non-asset declarations, adding that President Muhammadu Buhari had no prior knowledge of the arraignment until late Saturday. As reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Osinbajo who was speaking... Read More

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January 16, 2019

Ag. IGP names Frank Mba as new Spokesman for Nigeria Police

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Abubakar Adamu Mohammed has appointed Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Frank Mba as the new Spokesman for the Nigeria Police. As contained in a statement by the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Force, CSP Aremu Adeniran on Wednesday in Abuja, the posting of Frank who is a former Police Spokesman- both... Read More

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January 16, 2019

The Big 5: New IGP to adopt new strategy in tackling security challenges; EFCC denies raiding home of CJN Onnoghen | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Following his inauguration as the new acting IGP of the police, Mohammed Adamu has said he will adopt a fresh strategy to tackle the insecurity challenges facing Nigeria. The new police chief said this Tuesday while speaking with State House correspondents after he was decorated with his... Read More

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January 15, 2019

The Late 5: Atiku accuses Buhari’s APC of plotting to rig elections; Okorocha’s party dumps Buhari, adopts Atiku | Other top stories

Here are the top stories that drove conversation today Atiku gives Lamido, Makarfi, Dogara, Ekweremadu appointments The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; and former Kaduna State governor, Ahmed Makarfi, as technical advisers. The appointment was... Read More

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January 15, 2019

BREAKING: Ibrahim Idris bows out, Buhari decorates Abubakar Adamu as Acting IGP

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed in acting capacity, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Mohammad Abubakar Adamu as the new Inspector General of Police at a ceremony held at the State House, Abuja on Tuesday. The development follows the compulsory retirement of the former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Kpotun Idris having clocked 60 years today, in pursuant... Read More

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AFRIFF

January 15, 2019

Younger Nollywood filmmakers are tackling diversity in storytelling. Is there an audience?

At the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), Nigeria’s biggest and most important film festival, held in Lagos from 12-17th November 2018, the closing film was not a hit. Directed by Faraday Okoro, 31, a young Nigerian American based in the United States of America, Nigerian Prince is the end product of a pitch presented at... Read More

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January 15, 2019

The Big 5: Buhari shortlists AIG as replacement for IGP Ibrahim Idris; Charges against CJN, ill-advised and extremely dangerous – Ekweremadu | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly shortlisted an Assistant Inspector General of Police from Nasarawa, Adamu Mohammed as a replacement for the outgoing Inspector-General of Police Ibrahim Idris, who bows out of service as he clocks 60 years on Tuesday. As reported by the News Agency of... Read More

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