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2 suicide bombers attack Borno community

Two Suicide bombers have attacked Molai, a community on the outskirts of Maiduguri in Borno State. Channels Television reports that the suicide bombers, a male and female, had attempted to gain entry into the General Hospital at Molai around 5:30 am. In the process, they blew themselves, with the loud explosion being heard in parts... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. ANYONE CALLING FOR BOYCOTT OF ANAMBRA ELECTION IS ANTI-IGBO – BIM The Ralph Uwazuruike-led Biafra Independence Movement (BIM), has described anyone calling for the boycott of the November 18, Anambra State governorship poll, as anti-Igbo. 2. INSIDERS: GOVERNORS VISIT TO BUHARI NEGATES COMMON SENSE Insiders... Read More

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Anyone calling for boycott of Anambra election is anti-Igbo – BIM

The Ralph Uwazuruike-led Biafra Independence Movement (BIM), has described anyone calling for the boycott of the November 18, Anambra State governorship poll, as anti-Igbo. Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General, Nnia Nwodo had urged the Igbo to be more committed to the ongoing voters registration exercise, as he expressed concern over the disposition of some Igbo to the... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: On Kaduna Declaration we stand, but… – Arewa Youth, Trump okays $600m bombers for Nigeria | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. How devolution of powers will affect FG institutions – YNaija PDP shall be all-inclusive, no special privilege – Makarfi – YNaija Cameroon delegation asks Nigeria to shun reports of the killing of 97 people – YNaija Fraudsters using my name to dupe people on Facebook – Ogbeh – YNaija Edo... Read More

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FG re-introduces history as a subject in schools’ curriculum

The National Council on Education (NCE) has approved the reintroduction of History into the curriculum for primary and secondary schools nationwide. The Chief Executive of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, announced the NCE’s decision in Abuja, and noted that the re-introduction of History was agreed on at a meeting in... Read More

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Reports of the murder of 97 Nigerian fishermen fabricated, Cameroon delegation in Nigeria says

Cameroon has since denied reports that 97 Nigerian fishermen were killed by its gendarmes in Bakassi peninsula, also downplaying the maltreatment of Nigerian refugees in the country. A 3-man delegation led by Cameroon Foreign Affairs Minister, Joseph Ngute, stated this on Thursday in Abuja, after a meeting with Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyeama. Ngute... Read More

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Aisha Buhari, Toyin Saraki, 15 govs’ wives converge in Imo for August meeting

President’s Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha Buhari, Zamfara State Governor, Abdulazeez Yari, Senate President’s wife, Toyin Saraki and 15 governors’ wives, yesterday converged met in Imo State for this year’s women conference. The theme of this year’s meeting “Women Building Bridges of Unity Across the Niger” according to the president’s wife, was especially for unity among women, through building bridges of... Read More

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How devolution of power will affect FG institutions

A professor of political science at the University of Abuja, Abdulhameed Ujo says the devolution of power to states would leave the federal government and its institutions, stranded. Ujo said this in an interview with NAN. He said the rejection of the bill on power devolution by the national assembly was “a step in exigency’’... Read More

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Just In: Neymar signs 5-year contract with PSG

French side, Paris Saint-Germain has announced the signing of Brazillian forward, Neymar. The 25-year-old had earlier paid his a 222 million-euro ($264 million, £201 million) buyout clause. Neymar signed a contract that will see him stay at the French club till 2022. The club tweeted, “Paris Saint-Germain are absolutely thrilled to announce the arrival of @neymarjr... Read More

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Buhari calls Aregbesola over mother’s death

The Presidency on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari called the Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola to commiserate with him of the death of his mother, Saratu Aregbesola. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja. He said Buhari described... Read More

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Iheanacho signs 5-year contract with Leicester City

Leicester City Football Club has completed the signing of striker Kelechi Iheanacho from Manchester City for an undisclosed fee. The 20-year-old Nigeria international has signed a 5-year contract, becoming the fourth exciting addition to Craig Shakespeare’s squad ahead of the new campaign. Iheanacho will wear the squad no.8 and joins fellow Nigeria internationals Wilfred Ndidi... Read More

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Niger Delta: Edwin Clark, PANDEF meet Osinbajo

Members of the Pan Niger Delta Elders Forum (PANDEF) have arrived the Presidential Villa for a meeting with Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, Vanguard reports. Those in the entourage include Chief Edwin Clark, the former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah, former Chairman of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. Senator Bassey Ewa Henshaw among... Read More

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Lagos state govt arraigns 42 homosexuals

28 adults and 12 minors were on Thursday arraigned before a Magistrate Court for alleged homosexuality by the the Lagos State government. The minors were arraigned before Ebute-Metta Magistrate Court, while the adults were arraigned before Yaba Magistrate Court. The defendants were arrested last Saturday by men of the Lagos State Police Command in Owode... Read More

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Just In: Barcelona confirms Neymar has paid his €222m buyout clause

Barcelona says Brazillian star, Neymar has paid his buyout clause of 222m euros (£200m). The 25-year-old is set to join French side, Paris St Germain for a world record fee. According to a statement by the Spanish side, Neymar’s lawyers paid the sum in person at Barca’s offices. La Liga had earlier rejected an attempt... Read More

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We are already moving out of recession – Udoma

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udo Udoma has said the country is already moving out of economic recession. Udoma stated this in Abuja while inaugurating the Joint Planning Committee for the 23rd Nigerian Economic Summit. He said as the country is already on its way out of economic recession, the current efforts... Read More

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NIMC clarifies Immigration’s enforcement of identity number

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) on Thursday said the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) enforcement call dors not say national e-ID card, but National Identification Number (NIN). The NIS had on Wednesday said it would not renew or issue International Passport to anybody without the National Identification Number (NIN) starting from January 1, 2018. NIMC... Read More

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€222m: Neymar’s transfer to PSG beyond rationality – Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said Neymar’s imminent transfer to Paris Saint-Germain is “beyond calculation and rationality.” Wenger said the 222 million euros ($260 million) deal was a consequence of what happens when “a country owns a club”. “For me, it is the consequence of the ownerships and that has completely changed the whole landscape... Read More

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NNPC signs financing deals with Shell, Chevron

The Federal Government has signed financing deals with oil Shell and Chevron to develop projects that would boost reserves and revenue. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. “Two sets of alternative financing agreements on Joint Venture (JV) projects to boost reserves and production in line with... Read More

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Police dismiss 4 cops for looting Jonathan’s house

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dismissed four policemen over theft of belongings of former President Goodluck Jonathan in his Abuja house. The cops had stolen six television sets, fridges, air-conditioners, Ijaw attires and designer suits which they sold to traders at the Pankera second-hand market in Gwarimpa, Abuja. A statement by the FCT... Read More

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BREAKING: Our quit notice to Igbos still stands – Arewa Youth

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (ACF) has said its quit notice to Igbo people resident in the North still stands. The youth had asked Igbos in the north to leave before October 1. Chairman of the forum, Shettima Yerima while speaking with journalists on Thursday said Igbos who are willing to remain in the north... Read More

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‘Buhari holds meeting with Obasanjo in London’

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo met with President Muhammadu Buhari, in Abuja House, London, Nigerian, on Wednesday, The Sun Newspaper reports. According to the newspaper, Obasanjo was accompanied on the visit by a former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola. The meeting between the two leaders, it was gathered, lasted only 40 minutes. A source... Read More

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Just In: Kogi Assembly elects new speaker

The Kogi state House of Assembly has elected a new speaker, after former speaker, Umar Ahmed Imam resigned on Wednesday. Mathew Kolawole , member representing Kaba/Bunu state constituency was elected as the new speaker. Speaking shortly after the swearing in of the new speaker on Thursday, the deputy speaker, Hassan Abdullahi from Dekina/Okura constituency described... Read More

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Kcee launches 2017 Anambra governorship campaign

Singer Kingsley Okonkwo popularly known as Kcee has joined the race for the next governor of Anambra State. The “Limpopo” crooner on Thursday shared his campaign poster on Instagram. “It’s about time, Big Announcement on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 11am,” he wrote. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXVH3MSlGBX/ Yul Edochie, son of veteran actor, Pete Edochie had earlier declared... Read More

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No conflict between us and AGF Malami – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it has no pending conflict with the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. The office of the Attorney-General had written a letter to EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu, asking him to comply with the regulation on the prosecution of high-profile cases. Malami claimed that the agency has... Read More

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Neymar’s transfer to PSG is good news – Macron

French President, Emmanuel Macron on Thursday described Brazilian superstar Neymar’s expected transfer to Paris Saint-Germain as “good news.” “It adds attractiveness. Yes, it’s good news,” Macron told journalists as he visited a holiday centre for children outside Paris. He also congratulated PSG’s chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who was attending the same event. “Congratulations, I believe there... Read More

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Tsav must prove allegations against me in court – Ortom

Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has said former Lagos State Police commissioner, Abubakar Tsav must prove corruption allegations he made against him in court. Ortom said this while reacting to Tsav’s refusal to apologize over allegations he made against him in a letter written to the Presidency. Tsav, who is the Public Complaints Commissioner in... Read More

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MMM returns with new strategy to woo Nigerians

Popular ponzi scheme, Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox (MMM) has launched a promotion campaign after collapsing few months ago. The scheme displayed a letter on the dashboard of participants, urging them to invite new members. It has launched a contest among participants, where they can win cash prizes between N30,000 and N500,000 for inviting new participants and... Read More

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FG grants tax break to music, movie producers, others in creative industry

The Federal Government has granted “Pioneer Status” to the creative industry, in an attempt to transform the industry, creating jobs in the process. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said the decision to grant the industry ‘Pioneer Status’ is in fulfilment of the promise made... Read More

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