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“A strong message” – Syria dropped from world Islamic body
by Adeniyi Abdul Leaders of the 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) suspended the membership of Syria earlier today. This took place during a meeting in Mecca and is meant…
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Hard: Drake & Chris Brown slapped with $16m lawsuit over night club brawl
by Adeniyi Abdul It's been a month and a day since the highly publicised fracas involving rapper Drake and singer Chris Brown took place in a New York City nightclub,…
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Hot Stuff: Alingo – Psquare – Yay or Nay?
by Doyin Jaiyesimi P Square is back again! This time they move away from their usual afro-pop style and give us an upbeat dance-hall tune. Will this be another…
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Ugodre Talks Figures: How to use bridge loans to initiate or complete your project
by Ugodre A bridge loan is a short term financing facility offered to a borrower before he obtains permanent funding for the finance of a project. Funds from bridge finance…
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Stay on your lane: Police Affairs minister condemns committee report
by Stanley Azuakola In line with tradition, another committee, this time a ministerial committee, has been constituted by President Jonathan to produce a white paper on the report of the…
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Koffi Olomide arrested and charged for assault
by Akan Ido Koffi Olomide, one of Africa's most popular music exports was yesterday arrested in Congo DRC after a fracas in a Kinshasa hotel. Olomide, 56, was promptly arraigned…
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Finally: Ecuador grants Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange asylum
by Akan Ido The Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange has been granted asylum by the Ecuadorian government. Assange had taken to the South-American country's embassy since June while fighting his extradition…
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TICKER: Africa’s runaway athletes have begun claiming asylum in London
While Ryan Lochte is getting smashed and letting Swedish long jumpers try on his diamond grille, some Olympic athletes were quietly planning how to slip away from the Olympic village…
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Area! Nigeria’s Got Talent goes to the Niger Delta
by Doyin Jaiyesimi It was the turn of the Niger Delta as the Nigeria’s Got Talent train moved to the cities of Port Harcourt, Warri, and Benin on the 9th,…
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TICKER: Man arraigned for beating his father
Mr. Lawrence Uagbale, a 30-year-old man was arraigned before an Apapa Magistrate’s Court in Lagos for allegedly beating his father. Uagbale Samsom, who resides at House 15, B Close, 511…
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Akintunde Oyebode: The less travelled road (YNaija FrontPage)
To be a champion, an individual must possess ability, belief, dedication and perseverance. This is why champions are…
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It’s official: Gov. Dickson signs Bayelsa anthem, coat of arms into law
by Stanley Azuakola Critics are still criticising; but the Bayelsa State government, under the leadership of Governor Seriake Dickson, is marching ahead. In less than two weeks, the Bayelsa State…
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“My husband beats me for denying him pieces of meat,” woman tells court
by Isi Esene Mr. Saliu Busari of 9, Akewusola St., Agege, Lagos has been accused of displaying uncontrolled jealousy after 29 years of marriage to Kudirat Busari. Reports say Kudirat dragged…
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10,000 houses to go: Panic as FCT says no going back on demolishing illegal structures
by Isi Esene There is panic among residents of parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as the FCT minister, Senator Bala Mohammed, has maintained that there is no going…
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“We’re targeting five gold medals in Rio” – Sports Minister
by Akan Ido Forward ever... The minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has revealed that Nigeria will be aiming for five gold medals in the next Olympics in Rio de…
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TICKER: Train crushes bus, kills pregnant woman in Lagos
A pregnant lady was killed while two others were injured in Lagos on Wednesday after an Iddo- bound train rammed into a J5 bus with number plate XE 899 FGG…
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SNAPSHOT: Azealia Banks poses with inflated condom on magazine cover; gets banned in 7 countries
by Adeniyi Abdul No stranger to controversy (and that's putting it mildly), rapper, or if you'd like to use the title she prefers, 'vocalist' Azealia Banks has found herself, well…
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FG withdraws N155bn from excess crude account
by Hauwa Gambo All in day's job? The Federal Government, yesterday withdrew, $1bn (N155bn) from the nation's Excess Crude Account. The money is to be shared among federal, state, and…
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It wasn’t Boko Haram – Kogi police commissioner speaks on Deeper Life Church attack
by Akan Ido The Kogi State commissioner of Police, Mohammadu Katsina, and the former chairman of DAAR Communications, Mr. Tom Adaba, have absolved the militant group, Boko Haram, from the…
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EPL Countdown: 5 players that will likely win the Golden Boot
by 'Ifreke Inyang Van Persie We started the YNaija EPL Countdown with our top 5 signings of the summer. We are basically making our predictions, for what already promises to…
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“Boko Haram are our children” – FG
by Isi Esene The minister of Information, Labara Maku, said yesterday that the Federal Government welcomes the decision of the Boko Haram Islamic group to engage in dialogue. According to…
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Zaaki Azzay’s wife leaves him, accuses him of battery
by Akan Ido Zaaki Azzay, the torchlight carrying Hausa rap sensation of the nineties (yes, we couldn't resist), has been accused by his wife of incessant battery. His wife Hadiza,…
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New toilets: Bill Gates leads innovation in human sanitation
by Doyin Jaiyesimi He revolutionised computers, now he wants to revolutionise toilets. Last year, Bill Gates, through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation raised a challenge to universities across the…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Lagos ranked 3rd worst liveable city in the world
by Adeniyi Abdul Nigeria may have come back from the Olympics empty-handed, but Lagos State might just have made up for it with this latest achievement which sees the city…
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TICKER: Joan Rivers: “I am the Rosa Parks of white people”
The almost-always funny, yet incredibly bold Joan Rivers is doing what she does best: Getting attention. Rivers protested outside a Costco store this week because she was angry that the…
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TICKER: Remember Joe the Plumber ? He says troops should stand along the US border with Mexico and “start shooting”
Remember Joe the Plumber? Well, he wasn’t actually a plumber since he wasn’t licensed, more like some random unemployed guy. But he was the guy who asked then candidate Obama…
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TICKER: Study: Depression and stress actually shrink your brain
Black people are perpetually under more stress than other demographics in this country. Don’t believe me? Just look at our unemployment rate, which is double that of whites. But…
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TICKER: Damn! Policeman hits 4-year-old girl with his motorbike, then shoots her father
An off-duty police officer in Chicago killed a man on Saturday night after a fight that ensued after the man’s 4-year old daughter had been injured by the officer’s motorcycle. …
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TICKER: “Usain Bolt is delusional and misguided” – Kim K’s step father and Olympic champ Bruce Jenner
Olympic champion Bruce Jenner, who won the decathlon 35 years ago says that Usain Bolt is out of his mind. Jenner made the comments after hearing Bolt declare himself as…
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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