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Adele pens heart-warming letter, says she may never tour again

British singer, Adele, is wrapping up 15 months on the road, closing with a series of gigs in London, and has now said that she may not go for a tour again. In a handwritten letter shared on Instagram, Adele told fans touring ‘doesn’t suit me particularly well’ and that ‘I only ever did this... Read More

Buhari not on life support – Okorocha

Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha on Thursday asked Nigerians to disregard a statement by Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose, that President Muhammadu Buhari is on life support. Okorocha said this while speaking with State House correspondents in Abuja. He disregarded Fayose’s statement as ‘uncharitable’. Fayose on Wednesday had said Buhari was on life support and was... Read More

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Billionaire kidnapper, Evans, sues Police IG again, demands N300m in damages

Billionaire kidnapper, Evans, has again dragged the Inspector General of Police, and three others before a Federal High Court in Lagos over his alleged illegal detention. In the new suit filed on Thursday, Evans is claiming N300 million as general and exemplary damages against the police for alleged illegal detention and unconstitutional media trial, NAN... Read More

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Why the presidential aircraft is still in the UK – Garba Shehu

The Presidency on Thursday said the retention of the Presidential Aircraft, NAF 001, in the UK, where President Muhammadu Buhari is currently receiving medical treatment, was for reasons bordering on “protocol, ensure national security, diplomacy and prestige.” The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this in a statement made... Read More

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Federal Government declares ‘Tax Thursday’

Nigeria’s Federal Government has declared every Thursday “Tax Thursday”, to create awareness among Nigerians on payment of tax and accrued benefits. Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, who made the declaration in Abuja on Thursday, said the programme will last one year, and will target at least 4 million new taxpayers from the 36 states and the... Read More

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Angry US-based Nigerian threatens to kill Freeze over comments on #HallelujahChallenge

A US based Nigerian man has taken to social media to threaten OAP Freeze over his comments criticizing the #HallelujahChallenge organised by gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey. Nathaniel Bassey had organized a 30-day online worship program from June 1 through June 30 and received much viewership. Freeze had earlier described the idea as noble but reneged... Read More

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German audience laugh as Trump’s Commerce secretary video is cut off mid-speech

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross was cut off mid-speech for going over his time limit in a video feed according to Bloomberg. The video feed was to German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s political party’s business conference in Berlin, guests laughed and clapped at the move after Ross went over the 10-minute limit he was given. Merkel then... Read More

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Stop spreading seeds of national destruction – Gowon advises

A former military head of state, Yakubu Gowon, has advised that those spreading seeds of national destruction must not be allowed to succeed. Speaking at a seminar of the Knights of St. John’s International commander 574 in Abuja, Gowon said pronouncements coming from leaders should be “seasoned” and capable of encouraging the populace works towards... Read More

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Court sacks PDP’s George Sekibo, declares APC candidate, Uchendu as winner

The Rivers State National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has sacked Senator George Sekibo (Rivers East Senatorial District, PDP). The three-man panel sitting at Apo Quarters in the Federal Capital Territory affirmed the petition of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Andrew Uchendu, declaring him the winner of the December... 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. SENATOR DINO MELAYE MUST GO – CONSTITUENTS INSIST Kogi West Constituents have insisted that Senator Dino Melaye representing the constituency, must be recalled. 2. CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE GOVT BOWS – NNAMDI KANU Seven pro-Biafra groups, on Wednesday, decided to work together under... Read More

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NYSC members included into NHIS – Health minister

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved the inclusion of members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Minister of Health Isaac Adewole stated this at the end of the FEC meeting chaired by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday. He said, “The... Read More

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PFN cautions Nnamdi Kanu on uncivil activities

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has advised Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB to use dialogue rather than engaging in uncivil activities in their struggle for Biafra. The Chairman of PFN, Enugu State Chapter, Rev. Godwin Madu, gave this advice shortly after a special prayer meeting for peace in the country on Wednesday, Vanguard reports. The... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Travel ban 2.0 begins Thursday | Civil disobedience will continue until the govt bows – Nnamdi Kanu | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. ASUU denies hike on hike in varsity fees – YNaija ‘Badoo boys’ kill couple, two children in Ikorodu – YNaija Civil disobedience will continue until the govt bows – Nnamdi Kanu – YNaija Senator Dino Melaye must go – Constituents insist – YNaija 5.5 million housing units will be provided... Read More

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5.5 million housing units will be provided for Nigerians – AFCO

The African Farmers and Cultural Organisation (AFCO), an NGO, has revealed plans to address 17 million housing deficit in the country with 5.5 million housing units for Nigerians. The President/Founder of AFCO, Prince Chukwunwike Esiole, at the unveiling of the firm in Lagos over the weekend, said the company aims to address deficit of over... Read More

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Pope Francis’ top aide charged with sexual assault

Australia’s senior Catholic prelate, and one of Pope Francis’ top advisers, has been reportedly charged with sexual assault. Cardinal George Pell, became the highest-ranking Vatican official in recent years to face criminal charges involving accusations of sexual offenses. “Cardinal Pell has been charged on summons, and he is required to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’... Read More

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ASUU denies statement on hike in varsity fees

The Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan Chapter, Deji Omole, has called for investigation into an alleged false and damaging report on hike in universities’ fees. Omole, while expressing displeasure over the report attributed to him, denied issuing any statement to any media house on increment of fees in 38 universities,... Read More

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‘Badoo boys’ kill couple, two children in Ikorodu

Members of the ‘Badoo cult group’ have struck again, killing a couple and two of their three children at Olopomeji, Odogunyan. The family – Ike David, 50; Margret David, 28; Ike David (Jnr), 5; Matthew David, 4; and two-year-old Friday David– were reportedly attacked around 1am on Wednesday. While the father, a motorcycle rider, Margret... Read More

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Civil disobedience will continue until the govt bows – Nnamdi Kanu

Seven pro-Biafra groups, on Wednesday, decided to work together under the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, with the aim of speaking in one voice in their quest for referendum that will lead to the formation of the Republic of Biafra. Rising from a closed door meeting with Kanu, attended by over... Read More

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Osinbajo approves appointment of 14 heads of tertiary health institutions (SEE LIST)

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, has approved the appointment of 14 Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors in Federal Teaching Hospitals, Federal Medical Centres and Specialty Hospitals in Nigeria. This was disclosed in an approval letter signed by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Acting President and addressed to the Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole.... Read More

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Senator Dino Melaye must go – Constituents insist

Kogi West Constituents have insisted that Senator Dino Melaye representing the constituency, must be recalled. Addressing journalists in Lokoja on Wednesday, the leader of the group leading the aggrieved constituents, Honourable Olowo Cornelius stated that the Senator should be patient for the verification exercise to know whether or not those he claimed as dead were... Read More

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FAAN says leaking roof at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos has been fixed

Yesterday, a video of a leaking patch in the roof of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport “D Wing” went viral. It was reported that the leaks caused some flooding inside the airport. This development of course, led to instant conversations online about the sorry state of airport facilities in Nigeria and prompted an immediate reaction... Read More

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Biafra can’t be achieved through quit notice – PDP BoT

National Chairman, Board of Trustees, Peoples Democratic Party, Walid Jibrin on Wednesday said Biafra cannot be achieved by issuing quit notice. Jibrin stated this while speaking with newsmen in Nasarawa, Nasarawa State. According to him, if truly the Igbos want their country, it is only referendum that will grant that independence. Jibrin said he would... Read More

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‘Security operatives search Sambo’s Kaduna residence’

Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday stormed the Kaduna residence of former Vice-President Namadi Sambo, TheCable reports. According to the online news portal, they were accompanied by men of the Department of State Services (DSS) and state anti-robbery squad (SARS). They reported searched the house for two... Read More

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Leaking roof at Lagos airport causes flood (WATCH)

A video of a leaking roof at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos has gone viral. The video which showed a flooded airport had led to discussions online about the state of airports in the country. While responding, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Wednesday said the leaking roof was due to ongoing construction works at... Read More

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Just In: Billionaire kidnapper, Evans sues IGP over illegal detention

Billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike a.k.a. Evans has sued the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and three others over alleged illegal detention. The suspect’s lawyers filed the suit at the Federal High Court in Lagos. Joined as respondents in the motion are the Nigeria Police Force, Commissioner of Police, Lagos State and the Special Anti-Robbery... Read More

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Why I have not seen my twins since their birth – Harrysong

Singer Harrysong has said he has not seen his twins, since their birth days ago. In a recent interview, Harrysong said, “I’ve not seen the kids. I’ve been very busy, very very busy. They’re still in LA. They are not around.” He added, “It’s been amazing. I just saw pictures, the mother has been sending me pictures.... Read More

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APGA killed 2000 Biafra agitators in Anambra – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Wednesday blasted the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for chiding Nnamdi Kanu and referring to him as an emperor. The party in a statement on Tuesday had berated Kanu for stating that no election will be held in Anambra. While responding on Wednesday, IPOB in a statement by its Media... Read More

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Nigeria using child soldiers, US report claims

Nigeria is involving children under the age of 18 in its military operations, a US 2017 trafficking in persons report has said. The report listed Nigeria among countries to face restriction for allegedly violating the child soldier prohibition act (CSPA), 2008. The report accused the Nigerian security forces (NSF) of “using children as young as... Read More

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EFCC operative shot, escapes death in Port Hacourt

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said one of its operatives was shot at in Port Hacourt, Rivers State on Monday. The agency said the operative was investigating corrupt judicial officials when he escaped death. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC spokesman, said Austin Okwor “had closed late for the day... Read More

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Only 3 members of Buhari’s cabal are allowed access to him – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has claimed President Muhammadu Buhari has been on life support in a West-End London Hospital. He said this on Wednesday while addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti. Fayose stated that the audio message of President Buhari celebrating Eid-el-Fitri in Hausa language was “absolute lies.” “No doubt, the audio message was only a damage-control strategy... Read More

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