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June 7, 2016

The YNaija Interview: ‘Making the invisible, visible’ – How Playback Nigeria fights for abused children

Sexual and physical violence is an under reported crime in Nigeria, with many persons unaware of the consequences of such abuse. iMarch4Children is an initiative aimed at raising awareness on violence against children and breaking the culture of silence involved in such acts. The iMarch4children campaign is convened by Oluwadamilola Apotieri-Abdulai, the Executive Director of Playback Nigeria and Nigeria’s... Read More
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June 7, 2016

How UNILORIN lecturer sexually harassed female student (LISTEN)

A lecturer at the University of Ilorin has been relieved of his duties as the head of Department of English over allegations of sexual harassment. Dr Mohammed Idiagbon’s advances towards a female student became public knowledge when an audio tape secretly recorded by the undergraduate got leaked to the press. The lecturer had invited the student to... Read More
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June 7, 2016

‘My trial is a distraction’ – Saraki

Following the series of delays and adjournment in his false asset declaration trial, Senate President Bukola Saraki has expressed frustration over the protracted proceedings. In an interview with TheCable, Saraki said his Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) trial is a huge distraction. “It (CCT trial)‎ is a distraction. I want to clear my name as soon as... Read More
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June 7, 2016

Hillary Clinton clinches Democratic presidential nomination – US media

Based on delegate and super-delegate count by two international media houses – CNN and Associated Press – Hillary Clinton has clinched the Democratic nomination for US president. AP reports that the count puts Clinton on 2,383 – which is the number required to make her the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party. According to CNN,... Read More
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June 7, 2016

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

These are the news stories to monitor today. 1) NYSC orientation course to begin The management of the National Youth Service Corps has announced that the 2016 Batch A stream II will begin its orientation course on Monday, June 13. 2) Alleged killers of Army official arrested Security forces have apprehended suspects who allegedly kidnapped... Read More
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June 7, 2016

I’m proud to have established 12 universities – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan said on Monday that he built hundreds of primary and secondary schools as well as 12 state universities during his tenure as President. The former President said this while speaking on Democracy and Equality at the Bloomberg studios in London. The speech, which was titled “Civis Nigerianus Sum” – I am... Read More
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June 7, 2016

‘Nigeria military not after Tompolo’ – DHQ

The Nigerian military is not particularly interested in former Niger Delta warlord, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo, unless he is found to be part of the recent militancy in the oil rich region, says the Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Rabe Abubakar. The spokesperson said this during an interview with Punch, where he noted... Read More
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June 7, 2016

‘Our prayer is that this works’ | FG begins negotiations with Niger Delta militants

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Nigerian military to halt its operations in the Niger Delta for two weeks to enable the government dialogue with militant groups. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, revealed this in Abuja on Monday. To this effect,... Read More
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June 7, 2016

‘We’ll deal with Igbo leaders who visited Buhari’ – IPOB

Secessionist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Monday, described Igbo leaders who visited President Muhammadu Buhari a day after the May 30 violent clash as Igbo traitors. A statement signed by the group’s coordinator, Clifford Iroanya, noted that the group will decide on how best to deal with the traitors for not condemning the... Read More
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June 6, 2016

According to the Health Minister, this is why Nigerians avoid public hospital

Lack of modern equipment and poor environmental conditions are the main reasons why Nigerians shy away from public hospitals, says the Minister of State for Health, Osagie Ehanire. The Minister stated this on Monday at the inauguration of three projects at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos. Osagie noted that an improvement in facilities and... Read More
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June 6, 2016

‘Don’t return IDPs back home yet’ | UN tells us what we should know

The United Nations (UN) has advised the federal and state governments that it is too early to send Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) back to their communities over safety concerns. The Regional Representative for West Africa for the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), Liz Kpam Ahua, spoke on this at a three-day Regional Protection Dialogue on the... Read More
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June 6, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 1) Election tribunal upholds Yahaya Bello’s election An election tribunal sitting in Kogi has confirmed the election of Yahaya Bello as the winner of the Kogi state gubernatorial election. 2) Militant leader, Tompolo in Libya Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, a former militant leader wanted by... Read More
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June 6, 2016

Report: Buhari also has a ‘terrible cough’, may have surgery in London

According to Sahara Reporters, President Muhammadu Buhari’s illness may be worse than Nigerians have been told. The President on Monday, travelled out of Nigeria to the United Kingdom to treat a niggling ear infection, which he has already received treatment for in the country. But the online platform reports that the President’s condition could be... Read More
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June 6, 2016

‘In the next few months, we should see some changes’ – VP Osinbajo

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has informed Nigerians that releasing the names of treasury looters “may jeopardize ongoing investigations.” Nigerians reacted with dissatisfaction when the federal government released the figures of cash and assets recovered from looters but ailed to reveal the names of those who embezzled the funds. Speaking during a meeting with a... Read More
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June 6, 2016

If I’m assassinated, hold El-Rufai responsible – Sani Shehu

Senator Shehu Sani’s rift with the Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai is well documented and has been largely political. However, according to the Senator representing Kaduna Central, the Governor threatened his life by describing him and his political associates as “ants he will match and crush”. Sani, speaking through his special adviser, political and ideology,... Read More
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June 6, 2016

‘As a human being, Buhari is entitled to rest… pray for him’ – Presidency

The Presidency has urged Nigerians to offer prayers for President Muhammadu Buhari as he travels abroad for see specialists over a niggling ear infection. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Monday, reiterated the fact that Buhari is not ill, while stressing that it is not the right word to... Read More
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June 6, 2016

Niger Delta militants vow to destroy Presidential Villa, DHQ, National Assembly, others

Militant group, Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force, JNDLF, has released a statement, indicating its intention to destroy the National Assembly, Presidential Villa, Central Bank of Nigeria, military formations in several states and other major government structures. The militant group had last week, threatened to test 6 missiles in the Niger Delta region from Tuesday, June... Read More
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June 6, 2016

How 2 Covenant University graduates drowned in Elegushi beach

Two ladies, Sola Ogunmefun and Funmi Odusina went to the beach on Sunday, June 5th like everyone else to celebrate their friend’s birthday. While at the beach, they resorted to taking pictures but unbeknownst to them, a huge tide was approaching. The tide swept them away into the ocean only to bring back their lifeless bodies.... Read More
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June 6, 2016

Did Raymond Dokpesi escape an assassination attempt?

Former Chairman of Daar Communications, Raymond Dokpesi, has reportedly escaped an assassination attempt after unidentified gun men allegedly shot at his car, killing a police guard in the process. According to The Signal, four armed men in a Honda Accord car accosted and shot the policeman attached to the security detail of Dokpesi, Sergeant Den... Read More
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June 6, 2016

Same sex marriage: ‘Every Nigerian deserves to be treated equally, without discrimination’ – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday, disclosed that he signed the same sex marriage prohibition bill into law because he respected the will of Nigerians and the rule of law. The former President said this while speaking on Democracy and Equality at the Bloomberg studios in London. The speech, which was titled “Civis Nigerianus Sum”... Read More
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