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Turkish military coup fails
A coup was on Friday night, attempted in Turkey, as top military officials in the country declared that they had "taken control of the country." Major infrastructures in the Turkish capital,…
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Fani-Kayode released from detention
Former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The director of media and publicity in the campaign organisation…
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Federal High Court gives reasons for Gov Ikpeazu’s sack
The Federal High Court, on Friday, July 15, explained why it ordered the sack of Abia state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu. The court said it found out Dr. Ikpeazu allegedly submitted false tax…
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We didn’t doctor arms scandal report – FG
The Federal Government has said there is no truth in the insinuation that the report of the Presidential Committee on the Audit of Defence Equipment Procurement in the Armed Forces…
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27 states to be probed over spending of bailout funds
The House of Representatives, on Thursday July 14, commenced probe of 27 state governments over the application of N689.5bn bailout funds granted them. The decision was taken at the plenary…
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Army lays ambush for Boko Haram terrorists, recover gun truck (PHOTOS)
The Nigerian Army, acting on a reliable tip-off on the movement of suspected Boko Haram terrorists, laid an ambush on Thursday morning. Troops of 118 Task Force Battalion, 7 Brigade,…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Truck attack in France leaves 84 dead | New police boss investigating his former boss | We are not impeaching Buhari, Senate refutes rumors | More
From the papers today- a tracklist World outrage against Bastille Day attack in Nice as death toll reaches 84 YNaija New IG starts investigating predecessor, Solomon Arase barely one month…
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Bullion van driver reveals how he transported N1.2bn to Fayose
The noose seems to be tightening around Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state as a bullion van driver, Olaoluwa Omotoso, has reportedly confessed to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission…
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DSS arrests Obanikoro’s wife
The Department of State Service (DSS), on Thursday, arrested the wife of former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Vanguard reports. According to the report, Obanikoro's wife had sneaked…
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‘There is only one way for corrupt people- it ends in prison’ | Soyinka
World renowned author and Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, on Thursday, said that the Federal Government should jail anyone who is found guilt of corruption. Soyinka stated this at an event…
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60 persons killed in Nice, France, after truck drove through a crowd
About 60 persons have died in Nice, France, on Thursday, after a truck drove into a crowd, leaving several persons injured and killed after a Bastille Day fireworks display. According…
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New police boss begins probe on predecessor
Acting Inspector General of Police (Ag.IGP) Ibrahim Idris has initiated a probe of his predecessor, Solomon Arase, barely a month after assuming office. According to a statement issued by the…
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This is how ‘Dasuki transferred millions to Omisore’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed why, a former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Iyiola Omisore is still in its custody. In a counter-affidavit it filed before a…
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Morning Devotion: The reversal of electricity tariff by the court, NFF House of Commotion, FG’s falling revenues and the arms probe
Joachim MacEbong talks about the reversal of electricity tariff by the court, NFF House of Commotion, FG’s falling revenues and the arms probe. Take a listen.
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Just In: Sex scandal hearing postponed, US ambassador shuns House of Reps
The House of Representatives has postponed the hearing of three of its members accused of sexual misconduct, primarily due to the absence of the Foreign Affairs Minister, Godfrey Onyeama. Three…
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Just In: Buhari asks Senate to confirm Magu as EFCC chairman
The presidency has sent a letter to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The letter requesting Magu's confirmation was…
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‘Buratai declared $1.5m Dubai properties in wife’s name’ – CCB
The $1.5 million Dubai assets of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, were declared in the name of his wife, the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) says. According…
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Senators, AGF clash over Saraki, Ekweremadu forgery case
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Wednesday finally honoured the invitation of the Senate to come in and explain why the forgery suit was…
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FG cannot fund constituency project for legislators anymore’ – SGF
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, on Wednesday, restated his position that government cannot continue to fund the constituency project of the National Assembly. Lawal said…
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Sheriff says INEC cannot reject his candidate for Edo governorship
Ali Modu Sheriff, the factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, insisted that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot reject the candidate presented by his faction for…
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Senate passes law kicking against discrimination of persons with disabilities
The Senate on Wednesday July 13, 2016 passed for its third and final reading the ‘Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities (Prohibition) Bill (2016) (SB 22).’ Commenting on the development through…
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‘There is no easy money to throw around anymore’ – President Buhari
President Muahmmadu Buhari on Wednesday said that the era throwing money around in the country had gone for good, reiterating his administration's resolve to fight corruption. Bahari made the comment…
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‘We’re not lily-livered, he cannot threaten us’ – Lagos Senators berate Melaye
The two Senators representing Lagos state in the Senate, Senators Olugbenga Ashafa and Solomon Adeola, on Wednesday, lambasted Senator Dino Melaye for his verbal assault on Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Tinubu,…
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Morning Devotion: The infrastructure of corruption, threats in the Senate and investigating Buratai
Joachim MacEbong talks about the infrastructure of corruption, threats in the Senate and investigating Buratai. Take a listen below.
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Oil workers call off strike? | Saraki’s CCT trial adjourned till September | Bernie Sanders wants Hilary as Obama’s replacement | More
From the papers today- a tracklist NUPENG, PENGASSAN suspens strike YNaija APGA explains why Biafran agitators are still at large YNaija More time for Senate President, Saraki as CCT adjourns…
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BREAKING: NUPENG, PENGASSAN suspend strike action
Oil workers under the umbrella of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and National Union of Petroleum and Gas Workers (NUPENG) have suspended the strike action which…
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Selective corruption war? EFCC boss dodges questions about Buratai’s Dubai properties
Ibrahim Magu, the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Tuesday, dodged questions about the allegations that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has properties worth $1.5m…
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CAN wants justice for murdered Christians or else…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared that it wants justice for the horrendous killings that were carried out on its members in recent times by religious fanatics and…
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INEC rejects Sheriff’s candidate for Edo guber election
Matthew Iduoriyekwemwen, the Edo governorship candidate of Ali Modu Sheriff-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been rejected by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The electoral body said…
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‘Sheriff’s emergence is an act of God’ | Sheriff’s PDP claims support of 12 governors
The factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, on Tuesday, claimed that he has the support of 12 state governors in the party- even though he refused…
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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