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‘Our members are now living in fear because of DSS harassment’ – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has condemned the constant harassment and arrest of innocent people by the Department of State Services (DSS) under the pretense that they are IPOB members. IPOB, in a statement released by its Media and Publicity Officer, Emma Powerful, called the attention of the international community to the harassment and... Read More

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

These are the top five news to monitor today Niger Delta Avengers attack again Militant group, Niger Delta Avenger attacked another oil facility. 2. CBN calms nerves over ‘distress’ in banking sector The Central Bank of Nigeria has urged Nigerians to disregard reports that banks in the country are in distress. 3. Tributes pour in for late... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: PDP wants Sheriff arrested | ASUU rejects JAMB points system | Container kills 7 in Lagos | More

From the papers today- a tracklist JAMB cannot decide admission process for autonous universities- ASUU Guardian FG condemns murder of Nigerians in diaspora Vanguard Container tumbles off, kills 7 people Punch CBN insists all Nigerian banks are safe YNaija Governor Ambode wants Muslims to sustain the morality displayed during Ramadan Punch Army reopens key Borno... Read More

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‘Buhari is not reading the mood correctly, Nigeria’s unity is negotiable’ | Afenifere, Ohaneze disagree with Presidency

Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and the pan-Yoruba socio-political body, Afenifere, have reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s position on the unity of Nigeria. The President, on Wednesday, had in an address to Niger Delta militants said the unity of Nigeria as a country is not negotiable. Well, the president’s position has been rubbished by... Read More

Afenifere, igbo, Militants, mongrels, north, Ohaneze, power moners, Unity, Yoruba

BREAKING: Avengers hit another Chevron installation

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) have destroyed another oil installation belonging to Chevron. According to the group’s spokesperson, Mudoch Agbinibo, the attack was carried out between the hours of 10:50pm to 11:10pm on Wednesday. He revealed that the Avengers “strike team blew up Chevron Manifolds. the manifolds are RMP 22, 23 and 24.” The militants further... Read More

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5 things to know about Shinkafi, Nigeria’s first secret police boss

The death of Umaru Shinkafi, a former head of Nigeria’s secret police, was announced on Wednesday. According to a statement by Imam Imam, the Special Adviser on Media and Public Affair to the Sokoto state governor, Shinkafi “will be buried on Friday after burial rites are conducted according to Islamic injunction.” Shinkafi died at “the Harefield Hospital, Hill... Read More

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‘Killing of Nigerians abroad is unacceptable’ – FG

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Wednesday, decried the killing of a 17 year-old Nigerian, Fola Orebiyi, in London. Dabiri-Erewa said this in a statement signed by her Special Assistant on Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun. The statement noted that the killing of Orebiyi was unacceptable to the citizens and government... Read More

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‘Can’t you see the hand of God in PDP crisis?’ – Oshiomhole

The hand of God is in the leadership crisis bedeviling the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole. The governor said this on Wednesday while addressing Muslims in the state as part of efforts to mark the Eid-el-Fitri celebration at the Government House in Benin. While accusing the PDP of looting funds meant for... Read More

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CBN to Nigerians: ‘No need for panic withdrawals from any bank’

Following rumours making the round on social media platforms that some banks in Nigeria were facing distress, the Central Bank of Nigeria, on Wednesday, decried the reports as unfounded and untrue. The apex bank made this known in a statement signed by Isaac Okorafor, Ag. Director, Corporate Communications. The CBN said the appointment of a new board and... Read More

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Niger Delta militants

‘Buhari knows the people killing soldiers and policemen’ – Avengers

The militant group responsible for several pipeline explosions in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) has reacted to claims made by the senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Shehu Garba blaming the militants for the deaths of soldiers, policemen and civilians. In an interview, Garba Shehu had said, ‘Out... Read More

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President Buhari's bodyguard allegedly linked to Boko Haram

President Buhari has a strong message for Niger Delta militants

President Muhammadu Buhar has urged militants in the Niger Delta region of the country to give the unity of Nigeria a thought even as the bombing of oil installations and pipelines continues to affect the nation negatively. On Tuesday, the Niger Delta Avengers, a militant group, claimed responsibility for the blowing up of Chevron and... Read More

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Kachikwu, Ngige to meet with PENGASSAN over proposed strike

As the crisis in the petroleum sector continues to grow, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige and Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, will on Thursday meet with representatives of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) of Nigeria on Thursday. According to a statement released, on Wednesday, and signed... Read More

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‘Buhari, EFCC should keep their gun powder dry for me’ – Fayose

The Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayode, on Wednesday, said that President Muhammadu Buhari should desist from using a corrupt Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to fight corruption in Nigeria. According to a statement signed by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said that the President should... Read More

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For the first time in 5 years, Borno state celebrates Eid-el-Fitri openly

It’s good news in Borno state as for the first time in 5 years, residents are allowed to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitri on the streets. Because of the activities of Boko Haram terrorists, the state had barred all vehicular movements during all festivities, be it Islamic and Christian since 2011. Much to the delight of the... Read More

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‘I have no intention to run for 2019 election’ – Jonathan

Following media reports that former President Goodluck Jonathan might contest for the 2019 presidential election, the former president has denied the reports, saying that he has no such intentions. Speaking through his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze, the former President said that he never made any such declaration. An online media platform had alleged that Jonathan... Read More

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‘If you can endure 30 days of hunger, you can endure anything’ – Aregbesola

Governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregbesola is of the opinion that if people can survive the Ramadan fasting period, then they can survive under any circumstance. The governor aired his view on Wednesday in Osogbo while speaking after the Eid-el-Fitr prayers. Aregbesola urged Nigerians to be more tolerant and understanding so as to ensure that the... Read More

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Former head of secret police, Umaru Shinkafi is dead

Umaru Shinkafi, a titan in the political landscape of Nigeria has died. Shinkafi, also known as the Marafan of Sokoto was the vice-presidential candidate of Olu Falae in the APP/AD alliance in 1999 in the election which was eventually lost to Olusegun Obasanjo of the Peoples Democratic Party. He was also the head of the Nigeria Security Organisation (NSO),... Read More

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‘Leave Nnamdi Kanu, Peter Obi, Ekwueme out of your dirty schemes’ | Igbo youths unhappy with media reports

The Igbo Youth Movement (IYM) has warned politicians in the area to desist from dragging the names of Nnamdi Kanu, Alex Ekwueme and Peter Obi “into their dirty and imaginary dream world.’’ The group, in a statement released by its founder, Elliot Uko, described the attempt by some politicians to cause disagreement between the aforementioned... Read More

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Governor Ortom wants his picture in every school in Benue state

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has directed the educational institutions in the state to hoist the national flag in their premises as well as the portrait himself. He also directed that the portrait of President Muhammadu Buhari be displayed in all schools across the state. In a statement by his Special Adviser on education, Matthew... Read More

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today Wizkid makes it into the UK billboard chart Following the release of his collaboration with Tinie Tempah, Nigerian pop singer, Wizkid, has made it into the UK top chart. 2. Mother alleges that son was expelled for advising against sexual molestation A woman, Mayokun Akpoterabor, has... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Donald Trump hails Saddam Hussein | US warn of terror attack | Biafra group wants protest over Grazing Bill | More

From the papers- a tracklist US warns of possible terrorist attacks Punch Over 9,000 ghost workers discovered in Kogi state YNaija CBN says Nigerian banks are healthy Nation Don’t turn Nigeria into an Islamic state- HURIWA DailyPost Avengers accuse impostors of working for the government YNaija Kidnapper arrested after picking up ransom Vanguard Nigeria Police... Read More

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New forex policy: Import duty increases

Custom duties on imported cargoes has skyrocketed to 43 percent following the implementation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s new foreign exchange policy, the Punch reports. Before the the introduction of the foreign exchange policy, import duties were calculated on N197 to one dollar. This was contained in a circular released to all zonal coordinators and... Read More

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Boko Haram spy killed by soldiers (VIEWER DISCRETION)

On Tuesday, men of the Nigerian Army ambushed and killed an alleged Boko Haram spy at Barwati village, Kukawa LGA. The terrorist was killed while trying to gain access into the military location in a bid to infiltrate the troop’s position. 1 AK-47 rifle, 59 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, one 40mm x 46mm BGL2... Read More

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Fuel scarcity: NNPC stops pumping fuel to depots due to militant attacks

In a bid to avoid several losses due to militant attacks on oil pipelines, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has stopped pumping fuel to its depots. According to The Punch, the NNPC has began selling the petrol in bulk to oil marketers instead of pumping it to depots where it is distributed to dealers.... Read More

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Despite weeks of fuel price hike, NLC yet to set-up committee on minimum wage

The Nigerian Labour Congress, on Tuesday, denied reports that it has set up a new committee to deliberate on the proposed new minimum wage in the country. In a statement signed by its President, Ayuba Wabba, the NLC said the report was misleading and that it has not set up any committee on the minimum... Read More

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‘He is vindictive’ | Cayley college responds to same sex molestation case

Following the shocking revelation by a woman, Mayokun Akpoterabor, that her son, Medad, was allegedly ‘expelled’ from a school for advising a female student to report a case of sexual molestation, the school involved in the controversy has voiced its part in the affair. In a telephone interview with YNaija, the school principal, Mary Iyayi,... Read More

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Over 9,720 ghost workers found on Kogi state payroll

More than 9,720 ghost workers have been discovered in the payroll of Kogi state government, says a committee on staff screening and verification in Kogi. This was disclosed by the chairman of the committee, Jerry Agbaji, who made the announcement during a meeting with stakeholders in Lokoja, the Kogi state capital. Agbaji noted that the... Read More

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Kidnapped Sierra Leone diplomat gains freedom

After four days in captivity, the Sierra Leone Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, who was kidnapped on his way to Kaduna state from Abuja, has finally gained his freedom from his kidnappers. According to Don Awunah, the police spokesperson, Williams was released on Tuesday around 4pm following intense air and land activities within the area... Read More

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Obanikoro brought in N2.1bn cash for Fayose’s election – Tope Aluko

The 2014 election of Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, was partly funded with cash from the the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) under Col. Sambo Dasuki, and some contractors, says the former secretary of Peoples Democratic in Ekiti State, Dr. Temitope Aluko. He revealed this on Tuesday during an interview on ADABA 88.9 FM, where he stated that the... Read More

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Twitter impostors are ‘Government agents’ – NDA

On Monday, the Twitter account of the militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) was suspended by the micro-blogging platform. It would appear that some unscrupulous elements have seized the opportunity presented by the suspension of the @NDAvengers account to create a new one posing as the militants. The Avengers took to its website to reveal... Read More

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