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Former Taraba gov, Suntai is dead

Former governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai, is dead. Suntai had been paralysed after sustaining brain injuries, after an helicopter crash at the Yola airport in 2012. The former governor reportedly died in the US. He had been unconscious since the crash of the helicopter. A former commissioner of information in the state, Emmanuel Bello, confirmed the... Read More

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Five suicide bombers dead in failed attack in Maiduguri

Five suicide bombers on Tuesday failed in an attempted attack on Mammanti Village in Maiduguri, Channels TV reports. Some soldiers and Civilian Joint Task Force reportedly found the bodies of suicide bombers at Jiddari Polo while on patrol. According to the Civilian JTF, dead bodies of five suicide bombers, two male and three females were... Read More

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Cameroon repatriates 887 Nigerian refugees

About 887 Nigerian refugees have been deported from Cameroon following a request from the Cameroonian government. External Relations Officer, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Nigeria, Hanson Tanfu on Wednesday said the refugees have arrived in Banki, Nigeria’s border town with Cameroon. He said the Cameroonian government was worried that some of the refugees may be Boko... Read More

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Take over LAUTECH | SUG President pleads with FG

Student Union President of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Debo Balogun has urged the Federal Government to take over the institution. In an interview with the NAN, Balogun pleaded with the Federal Government to wade into the crisis rocking the institution. He narrated how the crisis started in 2016 and has continued to affect the... Read More

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Just In: Thousands of Biafran supporters gather at Nnamdi Kanu’s home (WATCH)

A mammoth crowd of pro-biafrans are currently gathered in front of the house of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu in Abia State. In a video posted by investigative journalist, Kadaria Ahmed, thousands of Biafran agitators could be seen chanting in front of Kanu’s house. During his bail hearing, Justice... Read More

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I made a huge mistake posting stolen twins’ pictures – Harrysong

Singer Harrysong has said sharing pictures of newborn babies gotten from the Internet as his was a mistake. Fans had lashed out at the singer after he posted pictures of twins gotten from the internet to announce the birth of his children. In a statement, Harrysong apologised, stating that his babymama posted the pictures which... Read More

FG approves purchase of Abuja Metro Plaza for Hajj Commission, NAHCON

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), has approved the purchase of the Metro Plaza building to serve as the permanent Headquarters of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The approval was given Wednesday at the FEC meeting still holding inside the council chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Premium Times reports The meeting is being... Read More

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My bride price was returned for formality – Tonto Dikeh

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has said her family returned bride price to her former in-laws out of formality. The actress had claimed she paid her own bride price when her marital crisis started. However, a video of the actress’ family returning her bride price to the family of her estranged husband, Olakunle Churchill had surfaced... Read More

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Stop spreading half truth – Reps reply Fashola again

Spokesperson of the house of representatives, Abulrazak Namdas, has said the National Assembly ‘intervened’ in the 2017 budget proposal sent by the Executive to carry every region along. The Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, had earlier stated that parts of the budget were interfered with by NASS. In reaction, the senate and... Read More

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People who abuse their partners have no sense – Actress, Omotola says (WATCH)

Nigerian star actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has said that legislations should be put in place and enforced in order to deal with the issue of domestic violence. In an interview with Hip TV, the actress noted that to deal with the issue, it has to be taken as a crime as “people who do this have no... Read More

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What led to the quit notice to Igbo’s – Aliko Dangote

The Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has reacted to the three months ultimatum given to Igbos by a coalition of northern youths. Dangote stated said joblessness was the reason for the ultimatum. Dangote said this when a team of business executives from Lagos Business School (LBS), visited his multi-billion dollars refinery and petrochemical... Read More

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Nigerian football sensation, Henry Onyekuru snubs Arsenal, joins Everton

Everton have beaten Arsenal to sign one of Nigeria’s most exciting young talents, Henry Onyekuru. Onyekuru, 20, was in breath-taking form last season scoring 22 goals in 38 games to finish as joint leading scorer in the Belgian Super League. And the Toffees got the Nigerian ahead of the Gunners and other top European sides,... Read More

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#BBNaija runner up, Bisola launches YouTube channel

First runner-up of the recently concluded Big Brother Naija 2017, Bisola Aiyeola, has announced the launch of her own YouTube channel where she will be uploading entertaining videos. In a video posted on Instagram, she said she started the channel to entertain fans. The actress and singer also revealed that she has opened a new YouTube... 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. TREASURY LOOTERS TO BE GRANTED “FULL AND COMPLETE AMNESTY” The House of Representatives is reportedly considering a law that would grant looters of Nigerian treasury “full and complete amnesty”. 2. TUITION FEES HIKE: SENATE SUMMONS 38 VCS The Nigerian Senate is set to summon Vice... Read More

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Buhari was right to speak to Nigerians in Hausa language – Shehu Sani

Senator Shehu Sani has defended President Muhammadu Buhari’s controversial use of Hausa language in his Eid-el-Fitr message to Nigerians on Saturday. Sani said Buhari was not speaking in his capacity as President but as a private citizen. He wrote on Facebook, “There’s nothing wrong with the President sending Sallah message in Hausa Language. “He is... Read More

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Osinbajo to continue consultations on Nigeria’s unity

The consultations by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo with various segments of the Nigerian society will continue, his media aide, Laolu Akande has said. He stated this in a release, stating the impact of the previously held consultations. “While this set of consultations was concluded last week, the presidency will continue to actively engage with different segments... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Pro-Trump group pulls ads criticizing Heller over Obamacare | Treasury looters to be granted “full and complete amnesty” | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. I’m ready to submit myself if I’m declared wanted – Arewa Youth leader, Yerima – YNaija Treasury looters to be granted “full and complete amnesty” – YNaija Tuition fees hike: Senate summons 38 varsity VCs – YNaija Over 2,000 PDP members defect to APC in Rivers – YNaija Police nab... Read More

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Our lives are in danger – Victims of billionaire kidnapper, Evans, cry out, Evans the kidnapper

Some victims of suspected kidnap baron, Chukwudumeje George Onwuamadike aka Evans, have expressed worry that they may be harmed by members of his gang who have not yet been arrested. The Nation reports that one of them, Donatus Dunu whose escape led to Evans arrest, decried the release of his worker, Emeka Egbulugha, by the... Read More

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Treasury looters to be granted “full and complete amnesty”

The House of Representatives is reportedly considering a law that would grant looters of Nigerian treasury “full and complete amnesty”. The proposed law would, if passed, give the looters escape route from probe, inquiry or prosecution after fulfilling certain conditions. Also, such looters shall not be compelled by any authority to disclose the source of their... Read More

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Police nab notorious Onitsha robber, Alamo

The Nigerian Police, Onitsha Command, Anambra, have arrested a notorious robbery gang’s leader identified as Onyebuchi Ibanu Umemo, also known as Alamo, whose gang has allegedly been terrorising inhabitants of the city. The arrest by a combined team of policemen attached to the Central Police Station, Onitsha, and vigilante operatives, followed a distress call over a... Read More

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Over 2,000 PDP members defect to APC in Rivers

About 2,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP members joined the ruling party in Tombia, Degema LGA, during an empowerment programme on Tuesday, Daily Post reports. Welcoming the new members, a chieftain of the APC in... Read More

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Tuition fees hike: Senate summons 38 VCs

The Nigerian Senate is set to summon Vice Chancellors of 38 Federal universities over increase in tuition fees, chairman, Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, Senator Barau Jibrin said on Tuesday. Jibrin stated this in reaction to the statement credited to the chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of the University... Read More

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4 Nigerians face £10m fraud in the UK

Four suspected fraudsters, who are Nigerians, are reportedly being prosecuted for allegedly using the identities of civil servants to commit a £10 million scam in the UK. The accused were said to have stolen personal details from the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC), to make fraudulent claims over a four-year period. Member lists were ‘stolen... Read More

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I’m ready to submit myself if I’m declared wanted – Arewa youth leader, Yerima

The Leader of the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, Shettima Yerima, who was chief speaker of the youth who issued a notice to the Igbo to quit the 19 northern states, on Tuesday, said he would submit himself for questioning if declared wanted. He debunked reports that he was not on the run and had nothing... Read More

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Ojo, Lambo, others deny going against Dino Melaye’s recall process

Former minister of Health, Eyitayo Lambo; former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Bayo Ojo, Tunde Ipinmisho (FNGE) and Major Gen. Julius Oshanupin (Rtd) on Tuesday all refuted reports that they endorsed Senator Dino Melaye. They stated this in a statement jointly signed by the four of them and made available... Read More

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CNN Producer calls coverage of Trump-Russia investigation bulls**t on video

Founder of Project Veritas James O’Keefe has released an undercover video of a CNN producer saying the network’s constant coverage of a possible collusion between Trump administration officials and Russia during the 2016 presidential election is “mostly bullshit.” In the clip, CNN supervising producer John Bonifield, who works in the network’s medical unit says “I... Read More

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Don’t sell your votes for PDP’s poison rice – Osun Speaker

The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly and the Chairman, Campaign Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the July 8 Osun West Senatorial District By-Election, Hon. Najeem Salaam has warned electorates in Osun West district not to sell their votes in exchange for the rice by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Hon. Salaam... Read More

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Tonto Dikeh and hubby, Olakunle are officially divorced, bride price returned

Following the messy crisis that has trailed Tonto Dikeh‘s marriage to Olakunle Churchill, the bride price paid to the actress’ family has now been fully returned and the marriage officially dissolved. Tonto Dikeh had earlier claimed that she paid her bride price herself, but Churchill’s brother downplayed such claims, saying she was lying. The letter... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. “KANU HAS NO AUTHORITY TO SPEAK FOR THE IGBOS” – APGA The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has warned the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against speaking for the Igbo people. 2. NIGERIA IN TROUBLE IF LAWMAKERS CAN’T DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN BUDGET... Read More

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