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Nnamdi Kanu prophesied and it is becoming a reality – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), said yesterday, that some of prophesies of Nnamdi Kanu, three years ago, were already becoming realities. In a statement published by Vanguard, IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, recalled that Kanu had also predicted on October 14, 2015 before his arrest, that there were plans to encourage the... Read More

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More than 50 artistes join voices to release track for Grenfell Tower victims

The cover of the Simon and Garfunkel classic organised by Simon Cowell to raise money for those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire hit the number one spot on iTunes few hours after it was released. “Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in West London, the record industry came together to record a single for... Read More

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Senate to pass bill to reduce high house rents

The Nigerian Senate is reportedly working on a bill that will check the high rate of house rents in Abuja and other parts of Nigeria. The Senate Committee Chairman on Federal Capital Territory, Senator Dino Melaye, has said. According to Punch, he said the ‘Rent Edit’ bill would protect tenants and landlords and promised that... 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 be monitoring today. 1. NIGERIA’S POPULATION TO OVERTAKE US BY 2050 – UN The United Nations (UN) has said Nigeria’s population is set to overtake the US by 2050. 2. WE WILL CRUSH APC IN 2018 – FAYOSE The Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose on Wednesday said a government of... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Nigeria’s population to overtake US by 2050 | Trump touts promises kept, victories to come | More stories

From the papers, a track list. Nigeria’s population to overtake US by 2050 – UN – YNaija We will crush APC in 2018 – Fayose – YNaija Nigeria’s unity is sacrosanct, non-Negotiable – Governors – YNaija MASSOB tackles S’East Govs for wearing ‘Hausa/Fulani attire’ – YNaija Diezani Bribe: EFCC to arraign ex-Minister Akinjide – YNaija... Read More

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Diezani bribe: EFCC to arraign ex-minister Akinjide

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Jumoke Akinjide on Thursday. Akinjide has been accused of receiving N650m from a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, during the countdown to the 2015 general election. The money was said to be part of the... Read More

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MASSOB tackles S’East govs for wearing ‘Hausa/Fulani attire’

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, on Wednesday chided South-East governors for warring “Hausa/Fulani traditional attire” at public functions. MASSOB leader, Uchenna Madu in a statement berated governors of Ebonyi and Enugu states, Dave Umahi and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, respectively, for putting on Hausa/Fulani attire at the recent meeting between Igbo... Read More

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Nigeria’s unity is sacrosanct, non-negotiable – Governors

Nigerian governors have said the unity of the country is sacrosanct and non-negotiable. Oyo State governor, Abiola Ajimobi who spoke on behalf of his colleagues said this at the end of a meeting called by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo as part of consultations for peace on Wednesday. He made the appeal against the backdrop of... Read More

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I am fully dedicated to the anti-corruption war – Malami

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has said he was committed to the war against corruption despite widespread insinuations he is not. The AGF spoke on Wednesday through a statement co-signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Salihu Isah and the Special Assistant to the President on... Read More

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We will crush APC in 2018 – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose on Wednesday held a rally celebrating three years of his victory in the June 21, 2014 governorship election. Fayose defeated Dr. Kayode Fayemi in all the 16 local government areas in the election. Fayose accused President Muhammadu Buhari of nepotism, stating that the 2017 budget did not capture the interests... Read More

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Nigeria’s population to overtake US by 2050 – UN

The United Nations (UN) has said Nigeria’s population is set to overtake the US by 2050. The current population of US is over 322 million, while Nigeria has more than 180 million. In a recent reports, the agency listed both nations among nine countries that would account for half of the world’s population growth from... Read More

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US Senator had secret meeting with North Korea to free Otto Warmbier

According to Fox , the office of Senator Rob Portman revealed he met with the North Korean delegation to the United Nations in December to seek the release of Otto Warmbier, the American student detained in January 2016. Senator Portman told Fox News that the senator in a New York meeting showed photos of Warmbier to showed... Read More

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N-Power: Graduate applicants cross 1m mark

The Federal Government’s youth employment scheme, N-Power, on Wednesday attained a major milestone by reaching 1.1 million graduate applicants in just one week, according to reports. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job creation, Afolabi Imoukhuede, said this in Asaba during an interaction with beneficiaries of the N-Power scheme in Delta, Vanguard reports.... Read More

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Russia cancels meeting with the United States over sanctions

Russian has canceled a meeting scheduled between Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and U.S under Secretary of state aimed at resolving issues affecting the relationship between the two countries, CNN reports. This announcement comes after the US announced an increase of sanctions against Russian individuals and legal entities in response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.... Read More

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Many appointees will go to jail for my recall – Dino Melaye

Constituents of Kogi West Senatorial District on Wednesday submitted a petition to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) demanding the recall of Dino Melaye from the Senate. But reacting to the action, Dino Melaye said the move to recall him from the upper legislative chamber will only make people go to jail. He wrote on... Read More

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Billionaire kidnapper, Evans, may face death penalty as Lagos Govt signs kidnapping bill

The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode has signed, the state kidnapping prohibition bill, 2016 into law. The law prescribes Life Imprisonment or death penalty for the offence of Kidnapping and forceful extortion in Lagos State. It therefore means that the recently arrested kidnap kingpin, Chukwudubem Onwuamadike, known as Evans may get a life imprisonment... Read More

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Apostle Suleman granted the highest Honorary Citizenship and key of the State of South Carolina

The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman was, on Wednesday, conferred with an ‘Award and Key Of The State of South Carolina’ which is a Honorary Citizenship by the state of South Carolina, United States of America. The event took place at the Faithful Centre Bible Church, Inglewood, California, Vanguard reports. Leader of... 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. KADUNA DECLARATION: OSINBAJO MEETS WITH 36 STATES GOVERNORS Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, met with State Governors, as part of the series of consultations on the issue of ethnic agitations, between the pro-Biafra groups and the Northern youth. 2. SAUDI KING UPENDS ROYAL SUCCESSION, APPOINTS SON AS... Read More

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“There is no truth in it at all” | Education minister debunks rumours that CRK has been removed from school’s curriculum

Nigeria’s federal government says Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) is compulsory for all Christian students, and Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) for their Muslim counterparts. The Ministers of Education, Adamu Adamu, said this during a press briefing at the end of the FEC meeting presided over by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, The Cable reports. “I read in... Read More

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#OtodoGbame: Residents get their first favourable ruling against Lagos state govt

The Lagos High Court, Igbosere, has ruled in favour of the Otodo-Gbame residents who were forcibly evicted by the state government. The presiding judge, Justice Surajudeen Onigbanjo, gave the verdict on Wednesday, June 21, ruling the evictions as unconstitutional, saying that it violated their rights and ordering compensation. The Justice Empowerment Initiative (a Lagos-based human rights... Read More

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Kaduna Declaration: Osinbajo meets with 36 states governors

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has arrived for a meeting with State Governors, as part of the series of consultations on the issue of ethnic agitations, between the pro-Biafra groups and the Northern youth. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, Governors from the 36 states, Ministers, Security Chiefs and other senior government officials,... Read More

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Suswam’s arraignment stalled due to absence of witness

The trial of former governor of Benue state, Gabriel Suswam, was on Wednesday stalled at the Federal High Court, Abuja, due to the absence of a second defendant, Omadachi Oklobia. Suswam and Oklobia are standing trial before Justice Ahmed Mohammed on allegations of fraud and money laundering, Guardian reports. But, the court was informed that... Read More

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Billionaire kidnapper Evans’ wife talks about his proceeds from victims

Wife of one of Nigeria’s most notorious kidnapper, Evans, Uchenna Precious Onwuamadike, has revealed that her husband stored his proceeds with one of Nigeria’s top commercial banks. Precious has been granting interviews following the arrest of her husband, and confirmed what her husband said about his bank details, Daily Post reports. Precious, had previously opened... Read More

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No referendum, no 2019 election – Nnamdi Kanu warns

The Leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has warned on Wednesday that his members and other eligible voters in Anambra State would boycott the 2019 general elections if a referendum is not held. Kanu, who spoke at his father’s palace in Afara Ukwu Ibeku, Umuahia, Abia State also stated that the gubernatorial election slated for November... Read More

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Biafra: There must be allowance for people to express themselves – PDP

The Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led PDP has said the agitations by pro-Biafra groups is not taking the right steps. This was made known in Abuja at a press conference addressed by Senator Ahmed Makarfi, on Wednesday. The Party also condemned the recent ultimatums and counter-ultimatums by some Nigerians from the Northern and South-Eastern regions, saying it... Read More

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Queen Elizabeth removes her crown to give her speech for the first time in 43 years (WATCH)

Theresa May had her first Queen’s speech this morning and some viewers were more focused on the Queen’s colourful look, as it is the first time she is giving a speech without her crown in 43 years. Leaving out the usual robes and heavy crown, today marked the first Queen’s speech in 43 years that... Read More

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We can’t vacate the North – Ndigbo vow

Leaders of the Igbo living in the nineteen Northern states vowed on Tuesday to ignore the October 1 quit notice given to Igbos by Northern youth. President-General of Igbo traditional rulers in the northern states and Abuja, Chikezie Nwogwu, stated this during a courtesy call on Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. According to Vanguard, Nwogwu... Read More

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INEC receives signatures of electorate seeking Melaye’s recall

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received signatures from the electorates in Kogi West Senatorial District, asking for the recall of Senator Dino Melaye. Punch reports that six bags, which contained the signatures of 52.3 percent of the electorates from the zone and other petitions, were submitted to the Commission in Abuja on Wednesday.

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Etisalat takeover: NCC assures subscribers of network’s integrity

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured Etisalat subscribers that the network’s integrity would not compromised. The assurance is coming after a consortium of banks took over the management of the telecommunications company over a debt. Director, Public Affairs of NCC, Tony Ojobo, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Ojobo said that the regulatory... Read More

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Bobrisky to undergo butt surgery in the US

Nigerian crossdresser, Okuneye Idris popularly known as Bobrisky has said he would be getting a butt lift in the United States. He revealed on SnapChat that despite paying half of the money, he is scared of going on with the surgery. Bobrisky is well-known for his controversial posts and statements. He had recently stated that... Read More

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