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The Big 5: INEC opens defense on Atiku’s petition; Don’t reappoint Ngige as Labour minister, NLC warns Buhari | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Three Nigerians ask Supreme Court to nullify Buhari’s election for allegedly lying on oath Three Nigerians have filed a suit at the Supreme Court against President Muhammadu Buhari’s academic qualification for the 2019 presidential election. The applicants, Kalu Kalu, Labaran Ismail and Hassy Kyari el-Kuris, have approached... Read More

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Three Nigerian authors make 2019 Booker Prize longlist, Buhari sends ministerial nominees to Senate, Air Peace aircraft crash lands at Lagos airport – Here’s everything that happened this week

Here are the stories that drove conversation this week: 12 reportedly killed in Shiites protest as IGP Adamu meets Buhari A Shiite protest that turned violent on Monday was the major issue of discussion at a meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. At least 12 people, including a police officer, were... Read More

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The Late 5: Justice Tsoho sworn in as Acting Chief Judge of Federal High Court; WAEC withholds results of 180,205 candidates | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: CJN Tanko Muhammad appoints new Chief Judge of the Federal High Court The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Friday, swore in Justice John Tsoho as acting Chief Judge (CJ) of the Federal High Court. His appointment was sequel to the retirement of Justice... Read More

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Moshood Fattah has nothing to prove and an industry to conquer

By: Uche Chika Elumelu FREEDOM PARK: Beneath the noonday sun, on a slightly-worn park bench, I wait. Bare-faced, scantily accessorized with the twins breathing freely underneath my flowery jumpsuit. I seem to blend in quite nicely with the peaceful scenery, but wait – how could nature’s chorus on a fine Saturday afternoon be so... Read More

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Moshood Fattah, Uche Chika Elumelu

The Big 5: Give us El-Zakzaky for treatment – Iran tells Nigeria; Boko Haram attacks Borno IDP camp | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Police holding onto 15 corpses of our members – Shiites After two days of violent encounters between the Shiite members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) and the Nigerian Police, the group has accused the police of ”holding on to 15 corpses of its... Read More

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The Late 5: Despite economic growth, poverty still high in Nigeria – Oshiomhole; Reps to investigate all abandoned projects since 1999 | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Despite economic growth, poverty still high in Nigeria – Oshiomhole There is still high rate of poverty in Nigeria despite government’s effort in pulling the country out of recession, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adam Oshiomhole, has said. Oshiomhole said this at the Maiden... Read More

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Okorocha’s camp links EFCC arrest to APC presidential primary

The Big 5: EFCC marks Okorocha’s properties; I’ll fight corruption in Nigeria’s judiciary – CJN Tanko | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: EFCC seals Okorocha’s properties The EFCC on Wednesday said its Enugu Zonal Office has marked some properties traced to the former Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha, and some of his family members. The EFCC spokesperson, Tony Orilade, on Wednesday, said the marking of the properties, is... Read More

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The Late 5: US travel ban shows presidential election was rigged – Atiku; Buhari swears in Tanko Muhammad as substantive CJN | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari swears in Tanko Muhammed as substantive CJN President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Tanko Muhammad as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the council chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Muhammad, a justice of the Supreme Court, was cleared by the... Read More

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The Big 5: Ministerial list nominees incompetent, lack fresh ideas – PDP; U.S. bans Nigeria’s 2019 election riggers, imposes visa restrictions | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Senate approves Buhari’s request for 15 special advisers The Senate has approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to appoint 15 Special Advisers. The approval comes exactly five days after the House of Representatives approved the same request. Ministerial list nominees incompetent, lack fresh ideas – PDP Following Buhari... Read More

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The Late 5: Senate suspends recess to screen Buhari’s ministerial nominees; Fulani jihadists are seriously working to take over Yorubaland – Nnamdi Kanu | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Senate suspends recess to screen Buhari’s ministerial nominees Following Buhari sending the list of ministerial nominees on Tuesday, the Senate has decided to postpone its annual recess in order to screen the list. The lawmakers had planned to embark on the vacation on Thursday. The decision to postpone the... Read More

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The Big 5: 12 reportedly killed in Shiites protest as IGP Adamu meets Buhari; Kano sets up committee to reform Almajiri system of education | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: 12 reportedly killed in Shiites protest as IGP Adamu meets Buhari A Shiite protest that turned violent on Monday was the major issue of discussion at a meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. At least 12 people, including a police officer, were reported... Read More

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The Late 5: IGP probes siege at the Dakolos’ residence, re-assigns petition to DIG; Deputy commissioner of police killed in Shiite, police clash | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: IGP probes siege at the Dakolos’ residence, re-assigns petition to DIG Following the invasion of armed men storming the residence of the Dakolos on Sunday, Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of police (IGP), has officially ordered a probe. The armed men supposedly from the police had gone to house... Read More

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The Big 5: Ganduje, Kano Igbo leaders reject call for Fulani’s relocation; Police arraign whistle-blower who accused Emefiele of N232bn fraud | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Police arraign whistle-blower who accused Emefiele of N232bn fraud The police have arraigned a whistle-blower, George Uboh, for alleged defamation against the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The charge sheet, which an online medium, SaharaReporters, published on its website, was filed... Read More

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BREAKING: Unknown armed men stalk Timi Dakolo’s private residence

View this post on Instagram STRANGE MEN AT HOUSE,…WITH GUNS A post shared by Timi dakolo (@timidakolo) on Jul 20, 2019 at 8:49am PDT In an update posted to his official Instagram handle, singer Timi Dakolo posted video evidence of armed men idling outside his house in a white unmarked van. The van... Read More

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The Late 5: Atiku, PDP closes case at presidential election tribunal; Boko Haram kill aid worker in Borno | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Boko Haram kill aid worker in Borno Boko Haram on Thursday killed an aid worker and abducted five others. The workers are attached to Action Against Hunger, a humanitarian organisation. In a statement on its website, the organisation said the attack occurred on Thursday, along the road... Read More

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APC, Atiku, Buhari, The Late 5

The Big 5: We are ready to defend ourselves against herdsmen – Ooni tells Buhari; Arrested suspects not yet linked to Olakunrin’s murder – Police | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: No laws bans cattle grazing in Abuja – official Against the background of concerns expressed by residents on the increasing sighting of cattle roaming the street in the city, Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEDP) has said there are “no written laws” that ban the practice... Read More

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The Late 5: Mikel Obi retires from international football; Army commander, 20 soldiers killed in Boko Haram ambush | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: APC suspends its national Vice Chairman Inuwa Abdulkadir The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the suspension of the party’s National Vice Chairman, Inuwa Abdulkadir. Abdulkadir had been controversially suspended by the Magajin Gari “A” Ward, Sokoto North Local Government Area of... Read More

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Lakeith Stanfield set to star in adaptation of American-Nigerian chef Kwame Onwuachi’s memoir, “Notes From a Young Black Chef”

Lakeith Stanfield of the Sorry To Bother You and Atlanta fame is set to star play the lead role in the adaptation of Notes from a Young Black Chef, based on the 2019 memoir by Nigerian-American chef Kwame Onwuachi. Notes from a Young Black Chef chronicles Onwuachi’s upbringing in the Bronx, his adolescent journey to Nigeria... Read More

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Tanko Muhammad

The Big 5: Senate confirms Muhammad as Chief Justice of Nigeria; WHO declares Ebola international health concern | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senate confirms Muhammad as Chief Justice of Nigeria The Senate has confirmed Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria. President Buhari had on Thursday requested Mr Muhammad’s confirmation. His request was sequel to the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC) to make... Read More

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Buhari, Ebola, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, lawan, ministers, Pro-Obaseki lawmakers, The Big 5, WHO

CAN

In a move that surprises no one; CAN publicly disowns solidarity visit to COZA

On Sunday, the 14th of July 2019, the Abuja branch of the Commonwealth Of Zion Assembly received a purported solidarity visit from Reverend Dr. Israel Akanji, the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) North Central Zone, and Reverend Dr. Jonah Samson, chairman of CAN, FCT chapter. Both reverends insisted they were at the... Read More

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The Big 5: Gov Makinde makes assets public, declares N48b; We are still negotiating for Chibok girls, Sharibu, others’ release – Presidency | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Gov Makinde makes asset public, declares N48b Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has published his asset declaration document on Monday, which shows he has in excess of N48 billion in both cash and properties. The governor complied with Nigeria’s code of conduct law that mandates... Read More

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Elizabeth Ndubisi-Chukwu, Garba Shehu, Leah Sharibu, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Mohammed Isa, Nasir el-Rufai, Senate President Ahmad Lawan, The Big 5

The Late 5: Obasanjo writes Buhari again, warns him to end violent attacks across Nigeria; Tribunal overrules Buhari, INEC, admits video evidence – Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Tribunal overrules Buhari, INEC, admits video evidence The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal is to, later on Monday, rule on the objection by the Independent National Electoral Commission, President Muhammad Buhari, and the All Progressives Congress, to the request by the Peoples Democratic Party and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar,... Read More

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CAN in Abuja says: We stand with you, Biodun Fatoyinbo

The Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) had two special guests at yesterday’s Sunday service. The first was Reverend Dr. Jonah Samson, the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) FCT chapter. The second was Reverend Dr. Israel Akanji, the chairman, CAN North Central. The presence of both pastors comes just two weeks after Biodun... Read More

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Biodun Fatoyinbo, CAN North Central, Israel Akanji, Jonah Samson

The Big 5: The responses to security challenges are so weak – Moghalu; Impeachment notice on Obaseki not from us – Edo lawmakers-elect | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: No vacation for you, Bulkachuwa tells Appeal Court judges The President of the Court of Appeal, Zainab Bulkachuwa, has cancelled this year’s annual vacation of judges of the court. Federal High Court judges had on July 8 started their annual vacation and some other judges... Read More

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Funke Olakunrin, Governor Godwin Obaseki, kingsley moghalu, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prof. Wole Soyinka, The Big 5

In Case You Missed It: On Apple Music’s Up Next Artist interview, Burna Boy reveals he didn’t realise his music had ”popped” until performing in Eastern Nigeria | Anthony Joshua visits Makoko Community

On Apple Music Up Next Artist interview, Burna Boy was interviewed by Beats 1’s Julie Adenuga on his forthcoming album Africa Giant, and the moment he realised his career was blowing up. The latter he explained when he performed in 2014 in a stadium in Eastern Nigeria. According to Burna Boy, Easterners tend to gravitate... Read More

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Anthony Joshua, Burna boy, Makoko community

Fatoyinbo

In a historic move, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria starts investigation into rape allegations against COZA pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo

Following rape allegations brought against Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) minister, Biodun Fatoyinbo, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has made a decision to investigate all claims against the pastor. This is the first time in the history of the body that this has been done. In a letter sent to Timi Dakolo last week,... Read More

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This Week In Music: Lady Donli’s ”Suffer Suffer,” Niniola’s ”Boda Sodiq,” Tiwa Savage and Zlatan’s ”Shotan” and more

Because he has nothing better to do with his time, every Saturday, Bernard Dayo brings you the most awe-inspiring, confounding, addictive or otherwise hilarious moments from the week in music. This week: Lady Donli is here to enjoy on ”Suffer Suffer” Lady Donli stars as ”Cash Mummy” in the video for her new single Suffer... Read More

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Chris Brown, Davido, Lady Donli, Niniola, tiwa savage, Zlatan

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s men are ”masters” over women misogyny, Senator Remi Tinubu vs Elisah Abbo, Super Eagles beat South Africa in #AFCON2019 quarter-final – Here’s everything that happened this week

This week was a rollercoaster of buzzy stories, from politics to culture and while we routinely reported each of these stories from our YNaija desk, here’s a roundup of everything that went down in the past six days and are still trending today: Senator Remi Tinubu vs Elisah Abbo During the Senate investigative session presided... Read More

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The Late 5: Appeal Court rejects suit challenging Buhari’s academic qualification; Gunmen attacked our witnesses going to Presidential Election Petition Tribunal – PDP | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Appeal Court rejects suit challenging Buhari’s academic qualification The Court of Appeal in Abuja has rejected an appeal challenging Buhari’s academic qualification to stand for the last presidential election. Justice Mohammed Idris, who read the lead judgment of a three-man panel, upheld an earlier judgment by a... Read More

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Will a woman win the #PepperDem season of #BBNaija? Against the female housemates, the odds are already stacked

The fourth season of Big Brother Naija, Pepper Dem, has barely stayed two weeks on our screens but there’s already enough talking points. The 21 housemates are good looking – especially the men – and fans were initially disgruntled that the show was sloshed with foreign accents, the lingering theory that housemates from the diaspora... Read More

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BBNaija, Female Housemates, Khafi, Pepper Dem, Tacha

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