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

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. Markafi urges Sheriff to embrace dialogue Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national caretaker committee, Ahmed Markafi, has called on the sacked chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff to embrace dialogue over the Edo state gubernatorial primary. 2. Court asks EFCC to... Read More

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Uche Secondus may have just said everything wrong with Nigeria under APC

Former acting national Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus has described the administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by President Muhammadu Buhari, as an insincere government that has no clear solution for the teeming problems plaguing the country. Secondus was earlier in the year arrested and detained by the Federal Government... Read More

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The Nigerian Army says nobody is plotting coup against President Muhammadu Buhari, as alleged by some militants | YNaija.com

FG secretly investigates and ‘clears’ Army boss, Buratai of corruption [DETAILS]

Following accusations of corruption leveled against the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, the federal government is said to have investigated and cleared him of any corrupt practice. According to PR Nigeria, the government has investigated the recent report that Buratai owns properties in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). However, the investigation showed... Read More

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‘We’re developing cyber warriors, we’ll defeat internet Boko Haram’ – Army

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, says defeated Boko Haram insurgents operating from the internet, are behind the reports that his family acquired two properties in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The Army Chief vowed to defeat the cyber terrorists the same way land insurgents were destroyed by Nigerian troops. Minister of Defence,... Read More

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According to Niger Delta Avengers, this is the map of a broken Nigeria

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, has called for the fragmentation of Nigeria into separate republics. The group has in the past expressed its support for the agitation for a Sovereign Republic of Biafra, while championing the separation of the Niger Delta from the rest of Nigeria. However, with the recent referendum on Brexit held by... Read More

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#JusticeForBridget: Killers of Igbo trader remanded in prison

A Kano state magistrate court has turned down the request for bail made by the five suspects involved in the murder of 74-year-old Igbo trader, Bridget Agbahime. Agbahime, a trader a the popular Kofar Wambai market in Kano, was on June 2 hacked to death for allegedly insulting the Prophet Mohammed. The five accused persons, Ahmed Dauda,... Read More

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‘I was instructed to claim Badeh’s property’ – Witness

The prosecution witness in the trial of a former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, Mustapha Yerima has declared that he was pressured by the defendants to lay claims to the property allegedly acquired with diverted military funds. Badeh alongside Iyalikam Nigeria Limited is standing trial before Justice Okon Abang of the... Read More

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No bail for Fani-Kayode, sent to prison

Pending the hearing of his bail application, former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, was on Tuesday remanded in prison by a federal high court sitting in Lagos. According to a statement released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, the case was moved to July, 1, by the presiding judge,... Read More

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‘Return my symbol of authority and looted property’ – Tompolo writes Buhari

Former militant warlord, Government ‘Tompolo’ Ekpemupolo, on Tuesday, informed President Muhammadu Buhari that the military is yet to return his symbol of authority as the chief priest of Egbesu Shrine, Oporoza, Gbaramatu Kingdom. In an open letter to the President, he noted that symbol of authority was taken a month ago when the military invaded Oporoza in... Read More

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Niger Delta militants

‘Why negotiations with Niger Delta Avengers will fail’

A former member of the Delta Waterways Security Committee (DWSC) in Warri, Delta state, Omolubi Newuwumi, has declared that the proposed negotiations between the Federal Government and the militant group, Niger Delta Avengers will ultimately fail. Newuwumi, who is also known as Gentle General, is a former Commissioner for Youths in Delta state as well... Read More

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Nigeria ‘looks forward’ to great miracles – VP Osinbajo

Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, has said that Nigeria is in need of great miracle for it to achieve peace and development. Osinbajo said this while speaking at the one day crusade organized by the Deeper Life Bible at the National Stadium, Abuja. The crusade was titled: ‘Night of Extraordinary Wonders.’ “I want to say how privilege... Read More

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‘We will kill you and nothing would happen’ | Fani-Kayode was allegedly told this by the EFCC

The operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) who allegedly assaulted former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode will not be punished, according to Jude Ndukwe, his spokesperson. Ndukwe claims that the pardon given to the operative is in line with the plan of the agency to keep Fani-Kayode in custody for as long... Read More

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Nigerian Army Boss. Tukur Buratai

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today. Presidency and Saraki in war of words Following the accusations made by Senate President Bukola Saraki that there is a government within the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Presidency has called on Saraki to identify those running such a government. 2. Lagos sets up task... Read More

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Niger Delta militants

How militants attacked Ogun deputy governor’s entourage

Officials of the Nigerian Army and the Police Force were on Monday engaged in a 20-minute gun battle with militants when the Ogun Deputy Governor, Yetunde Onanuga, visited the Ebute-Ibafo in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the state. Also on the team were the state Deputy Commissioner of Police, Bello Makwashi, the state Director, Department of State Services, Kabiru... Read More

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‘I and Saraki are on a ridiculous trial today, whose turn will it be next?’ – Ekweremadu

Reacting to his forgery trial, the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said democracy, alongside himself, Senate President Bukola Saraki and two others, are all on trial. Ekweremadu pointed out that the National Assembly has been subjected to a ridiculous trial based on personal vendetta of people who swore to protect the law. Saraki, Ekweremadu... Read More

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Lagos state government set to unleash its wrath on ‘Omoniles’

The Lagos state government, on Monday, announced that it will soon unleash its wrath on land grabbers, also known as ‘Omoniles’, in the state. The Akinwumi Ambode government has set up a five man Special Task Force to curb the criminal act. The State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Adeniji Kazeem, made the warning on behalf... Read More

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‘You can’t compare us with Boko Haram’ – Niger Delta militants

Following the statement made by foremost northern politician, Junaid Mohammed, wherein he described the Niger Delta militants as terrorists like Boko Haram, one of the militant groups in the region, Niger Delta Sea Commandos (NDSC) has responded. According to a statement signed by the spokesperson of the group, Major Osama Blatter, the NDSC said they weren’t... Read More

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‘Senate fine-tuning Gender Equality Bill so it won’t clash with religion’

The Chairman Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and Tetfund, Senator Binta Masi, on Monday, disclosed that the National Assembly is committed to passing the Gender Equality Bill in due time. Binta stated this at a workshop organised in Abuja by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation(UNESCO); National Universities Commission (NUC) and Are Babalola University,... Read More

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‘Zenith Bank hasn’t denied funding my election’, says Fayose as EFCC arrests ‘best friend’

The ‘best friend’ of Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state, Abiodun Agbele has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the N4.7 billion allegedly received from the Office of the former National Security Officer, Sambo Dasuki in June 2014. Agbele is accused of collecting N4.7 billion from former Minister of state for... Read More

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Church Crawler: Covenant Christian Center – hundreds of souls united in one voice

Nothing best describes the beauty of unity in diversity, the silence in a cacophony of carefully orchestrated sounds and the serenity in the gathering of many – than my experience at Covenant Christian Centre, Lekki. I set out from my abode with the mind to get to the church some minutes late- the famous African... Read More

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Opinion: The Nigerian government and its citizens habit of playing the ostrich

Recent happenings in the Ikorodu area of Lagos state calls for urgent action by all and sundry, this is impunity in its highest form. How can residents sleep with an eye open and walk in fear of being attacked by so called militants -Ijaw or whatever and wherever they come from and no one seems... Read More

Brexit, citizen, election, government, nigeria, Odua

TFESS Digital Marketing Masterclass – 10 reasons you should be part of this!

The Future Enterprise Support Scheme is putting together an engaging course content training on Digital Marketing this week. You do not want to miss this opportunity to set yourself apart. With the evolution of modern technologies, small and medium businesses are doing everything they can to keep up, in an attempt to capture a growing and very... Read More

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Boko Haram insurgents now disguise as ‘vigilantes, hunters’

The Nigerian Army has revealed that insurgents of terrorist sect, Boko Haram now disguise as civilian vigilantes and hunters. Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, Acting Director Defence Information, made this disclosure in a statement released on Monday. “Following the coordinated military offensive against the remnants of Boko Haram Terrorists in Sambisa forest, the fleeing terrorists now... Read More

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Protest holds in Ekiti against Buhari, APC (PHOTOS)

On Monday, residents of Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital trooped out in their numbers to protest against the alleged selective war against corruption of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. The protesters also warned Buhari to desist from picking on Governor Ayodele Fayose even as they urged him to probe the campaign funds of the... Read More

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‘Throw open the doors of jail, I shall be a happy guest’ – Saraki

President of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Monday, alleged that there is a government within the government of President Muhammadu Buhari that is using the executive power to carry out its atrocious activities. The Senate President made the allegation in a statement signed personally by him. He noted that the forgery charges brought against him... Read More

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2 suicide bombers self-detonate around Maiduguri mosque

Two suicide bombers detonated their explosives around a mosque in Maiduguri during midnight Ramadan prayers. Bukar Shehu, a civilian joint task force member, was quoted as saying that the suicide bombers were intercepted near a mosque premises under tree, before they blew up themselves to death. Meanwhile, spokesperson of the Borno state police command, Victor... Read More

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‘I’m still Governor’ | Ikpeazu vows to challenge sacking by High Court

Following the judgement of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordering his sack, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has asked the people of his state to remain calm as he still remains their governor. Justice Okon Abang ruled against Ikpeazu and directed that he should vacate his position following an alleged falsification of the... Read More

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Olabisi Kolawole replaced as Police PRO

The new Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim K. Idris, on Monday, appointed, Don Awunah, as the new public relation officer of the police force. According to a statement signed by SP Murtala Bello, the Admin Officer, Force Public Relation Department, Awunah will replace ACP Olabisi Kolawole who served as the force spokesperson for... Read More

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Senate Chief Whip confirms Standing Order was altered (WATCH)

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Olusola Adeyeye has confirmed that the senate standing rules were altered – the reason the senate president, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu are currently facing a forgery charge at a Federal High Court in Abuja. Adeyeye was a senator in the 7th senate before he was re-elected... Read More

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Inside the Ekiti drama with Ayo Fayose & Zenith Bank… and more on The Slab with Isime‎ [LISTEN]

It’s another edition of The Slab with Isime. On this edition, Adebayo Emuleomo who has been away for a while, is back to join the rest of the YNaija crew – Chukwukere Okpani and Oreoluwa Peters. Today was about Gov. Ayo Fayose‘s issue with Zenith Bank and the whole begging episode; AMCON‘s seizure of Ben Murray-Bruce‘s assets;... Read More

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