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November 24, 2018

Nigerian Army threatens legal action over doctored propaganda of Boko Haram attacks

Amid unconfirmed details of the terrorists’ attack on the 157 Battalion in Metele, Borno, the Nigerian Army Saturday, said that it would file cases in court against individuals or groups spreading “fake videos of purported Boko Haram attacks.” The army in a statement on Saturday said that it “continued to observe with great dismay the myriads... Read More

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November 24, 2018

President Buhari expresses shock over killing of soldiers by Boko Haram in Metele

President Muhammadu Buhari has “expressed deep shock over the killing of military personnel in Metele village of Borno by Boko Haram terrorists, assuring at the same time that immediate measures are being taken to ensure that the loopholes which led to the fatalities are blocked once and for all.” This was contained in a statement... Read More

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November 24, 2018

The Late 5: Nigerian Army re-integrates 155 ex-Boko Haram fighters into society; Centre for Disease Control confirms yellow fever outbreak in Edo | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday announced the outbreak of yellow fever in Edo. In a statement by the Chief Executive Officer of the NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, in Abuja said that following the report of an outbreak of fever of unknown origin public... Read More

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November 24, 2018

The information is false – Nigerian Army reacts to the reported death of 100 soldiers; why we should be worried about PDP’s spending behaviour – Presidency | Other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. President Muhammadu Buhari‘s media aide, Garba Shehu, said the opposition has more money than the government, alleging that the leading opposition parties have resolved to undertake a campaign clearly aimed at aggravating differences between Nigerians on the basis of especially religion, region and tribe. Shehu stressed... Read More

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November 23, 2018

The reports on number of casualties in the Metele attack are false – Nigerian Army

Amid outrage of the reported death of about 100 soldiers killed in an Army camp in Metele, Borno, the Nigerian Army has said there has been some misinformation on the reports. It was earlier reported that a lieutenant colonel and military unit commander along with scores of soldiers were killed by rampaging Boko Haram insurgents who... Read More

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November 23, 2018

The Late 5: Boko Haram reportedly kills 100 soldiers in Borno; I am tired of issuing condolences over unnecessary deaths- Atiku | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: No fewer than 100 soldiers have been reportedly killed by Islamic State West Africa Province (a faction of Boko Haram) on Sunday and others missing, following an attack on an army base in Metele village of Borno. According to news agency Reuters, five security sources confirmed the death toll... Read More

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November 23, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 23rd of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Comply with public holidays or face sanctions – FG warns organisations How the subsidy saga played out – Jonathan explains

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November 23, 2018

Comply with public holidays or face sanctions – FG warns organisations

The Federal Government on Friday, says it will henceforth not hesitate to sanction any Organisation, Institution or affiliation that denies Nigerians the right to observe their holidays as provided in the Act by an “appropriate authority,” Daily Trust reports. As contained in a statement by the Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. (rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, the Federal government stated... Read More

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November 23, 2018

How the subsidy saga played out – Jonathan explains

Dedicating eight pages to his recently launched book, ‘My Transition Hours’, former president Goodluck Jonathan has said the fuel subsidy protest showed that there are fewer politicians in the country who are honestly patriotic. On January 1, 2012, Jonathan removed the fuel subsidy. Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala championed the decision but was met with strict... Read More

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Goodluck Jonathan, My Transition Hours

November 23, 2018

Police reveals how Offa robbery suspect, Michael Adikwu died

Following the allegations by the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki that Michael Adikwu, the principal suspect in the April 5, Offa robbery incident (which claimed 33 innocent persons) had been murdered in police custody and that the Presidency institute a judicial inquiry into the death of the suspect to determine “how and when the suspect died,” the... Read More

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Bukola Saraki, Jimoh Moshood, Michael Adikwu

November 23, 2018

SustyVibes to hold its first-ever photography exhibition

SustyVibes is holding the first-ever environmental photography exhibition featuring photographs from the beneficiaries for the 2017 Street Dreams Project. The event will hold, with the theme “Women and the Environment”, at the African Artists’ Foundation in Victoria Island on December 8, 2018, and will display the works of eight beneficiaries of the first “Street Dreams... Read More

November 23, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Disney releases first teaser of live-action “The Lion King”; Dencia attacks Burna Boy over bleaching cream launch | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still today. Dencia attacks Burna Boy over skin whitening cream launch in Lagos Singer and CEO of Whitenicious, Dencia has blasted at Nigerian singer, Burna Boy over his comment on Blac Chyna‘s proposed launch of a skin whitening cream... Read More

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November 23, 2018

The Big 5: Death of Offa robbery suspect wouldn’t stop your prosecution – Police tells Saraki; Presidency says Jonathan lied about corruption in his book | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Nigeria’s Presidency has replied former President, Goodluck Jonathan, saying he (Jonathan) lied when he stated that corruption is more intense now in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari that it was before 2015. In a statement on Thursday, Presidential Spokesperson, Garba Shehu said Nigeria was rather more corrupt under Jonathan than... Read More

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November 22, 2018

8 weeks after “operation fix the pothole”, Lagos government assures residents of solutions to traffic

On September 21, 2018, the governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode, through the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ade Akinsanya, directed the state Public Works Corporation to repair all the potholes on major and inner roads across the state within the next four weeks – yet, so many potholes across the state have still been left unattended.... Read More

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November 22, 2018

Jonathan lied, his government was full of corruption and unwillingness to implement policies – Presidency

Nigeria’s Presidency has replied former President, Goodluck Jonathan, saying he (Jonathan) lied when he stated that corruption is more intense now in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari that it was before 2015. In a statement on Thursday, Presidential Spokesperson, Garba Shehu said Nigeria was rather more corrupt under Jonathan than it is now and... Read More

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November 22, 2018

The Late 5: Tambuwal compensates former PDP guber candidate; Senate adjourns plenary in honour of 44 slain soldiers | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Sokoto House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Manir Muhammad Dan-Iya as the new deputy governor of the state, following the unanimous adoption of a motion by the Deputy Majority Leader, Ibrahim Sarki by a voice vote during plenary. Dan-Iya until last week was the... Read More

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November 22, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 22nd of November

Follow the links below to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Dates for Buhari, Atiku, others to square up in presidential debate announced

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November 22, 2018

Dates for Buhari, Atiku, others to square up in presidential debate announced

The Nigerian Election Debate Group (NEDG) has announced Jan. 19, 2019 as date for presidential debate for candidates of the different political parties participating in the February 16, presidential election to unveil their plan for the country. Disclosing this on Thursday in Abuja at a press conference, Group chairman, John Momoh who doubles as the chairman of... Read More

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November 22, 2018

Kola Aina, Tosin Faniro-Dada, Olumide Soyombo… see the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Technology

For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the brave new world of technology. From serial investors chasing the next big wave, to developers and communication leaders. These 10 are breaking all the boundaries. Kola... Read More

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November 22, 2018

Jonathan blames INEC for his defeat in 2015

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, in his book, ‘My Transition Hours‘ launched on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, said that the 2015 Presidential election was choked with “manipulations, intrigues, intimidations and betrayals,” putting part of the blame for his defeat at the doorstep of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Jonathan, however, said the reason he conceded... Read More

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November 22, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Davido says “everything changes” as he turns 26 | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still today. Davido says everything changes as he turns 26 He wrote on Instagram, “HAPPY OBO DAY WORLD !! 26 !!! THANK YOU, GOD, FOR EVERYTHING!!!! EVERYTHING CHANGES FROM TODAY! WATCH ME GO UP.” https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqbsb9eHMzb/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BqXPOv1HfLe/ Justin Bieber shows Aaron... Read More

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November 22, 2018

The Big 5: Endorse Buhari now and 2023 Presidency is yours – SGF tells South East; Saraki wants judicial inquiry to investigate death of Offa robbery suspect | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and Governors of the South East geopolitical zone on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi who spoke with journalists after the meeting, said the visit of... Read More

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November 21, 2018

The Late 5: Jonathan’s book, nothing but a presidential tale by midday – Gov. Shettima; Otedola appears in court, testifies against Lawan | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has said the security challenges confronting Nigeria are both internal and external factors. Speaking on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President on receiving a security report from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), who were commissioned to take... Read More

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November 21, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 21st of November

Follow the links below to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: It is worrisome that New Telegraph will award Ganduje amid bribery allegations 7 months after, here’s what happened to the principal suspect in the Offa robbery

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November 21, 2018

Obama refused to provide military assistance to rescue Chibok girls – Jonathan reveals

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the protests that held after the Chibok girls were kidnapped on April 15, 2014, were only politically motivated and just an action by the opposition to use the opportunity to further stain the cloak of his administration. He said this in his book, “My Transition Hours’ launched on... Read More

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November 21, 2018

Here’s how Nigeria can be restructured without constitutional amendment – Agbakoba

Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has again lent his voice to the argument on restructuring of the country, insisting that the country can be restructured administratively pending constitutional amendment. Speaking at a briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, the National Intervention Movement (NIM) Co-chairman, explained that while restructuring is basically power... Read More

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November 21, 2018

7 months after, here’s what happened to the principal suspect in the Offa robbery

The principal suspect in the deadly April 5, 2018, bank robbery attack in Offa, Kwara, Michael Adikwu, a dismissed police constable is dead. Kwara State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kamaldeen Ajibade disclosed this at a Kwara State High Court Wednesday when five of the six principal suspects were brought to court. The five suspects arraigned... Read More

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November 21, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Jason Derulo joins Idris Elba in “Cats” movie; Dolly Parton has a message for young girls | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still today. Jason Derulo joins Idris Elba, Taylor Swift in ‘Cats’ movie Singer-songwriter Jason Derulo has been added to the cast of the film “Cats,” the live-action adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Derulo will play “Rum Tum Tugger”, a... Read More

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November 21, 2018

The Big 5: Why I couldn’t implement 2014 National Conference report – Jonathan; Buhari’s government, worst in Nigeria’s history – Agbakoba | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has revealed why he didn’t implement the 2014 National Conference, despite having over seven months to do so, although he said he left office with the hopes that President Muhammadu Buhari would implement the report. The Otuoke-born leader who revealed this in his... Read More

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November 20, 2018

The Late 5: Jonathan brought peace to Nigeria – Abdulsalami; Apologise to Nigerians for plagiarising ‘Next Level’ logo – PDP tells Buhari | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Former military Head of State, Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar, on Tuesday commended former President Jonathan for bringing peace to the country by conceding defeat in the 2015 presidential election, adding that the nation could not thank Jonathan enough. Abdulsalami stated this while felicitating with the former President... Read More

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