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Opinion: Why the youth must be politically active
by Ibironke Oluwatobi The outlook of politics in Nigeria gives an impression of an engagement for individuals who are advanced in age. Participation of youths appears to be restricted to…
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Boko Haram is broke – UN envoy
The UN under-secretary-general for political affairs, Jeffrey Feltman has said terrorist sect, Boko Haram is currently faced with financial difficulties. Feltman, who said this on Tuesday, while briefing the security council…
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Power sector: How N2.7trn spent in 16 years generated darkness – Dogara
The speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has lamented how the country spent a whooping N2.74tn on the power sector and still remains in darkness. Dogara stated this…
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‘Osinbajo to send Onnoghen’s name to Senate for confirmation’
The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, is set to send the name of the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, to the Senate for confirmation as the substantive CJN,…
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The Thread: “How do you solve a problem like Kanye?”
It would appear Kanye is no longer in the Trump camp. He deleted all his tweets about Trump. According to TMZ, “The “Muslim ban” and other actions were the catalyst…
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Senate screens 23 non-career ambassadorial nominees
The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs on Tuesday screened 23 non-career ambassadorial nominees out of 46. The Chairperson of the committee, Sen. Monsurat Sunmonu said though the screening started late,…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Obama, Donald Trump, 2Baba and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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#BBNaija: The drill sergeant that we hope to never see again, Kemen is hitting on Tboss and it’s not cute + more highlights
It's Day 16 in the house and today will go down in record as the toughest day the housemates have experienced so far. Though the housemates were informed that they…
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Investigate killings of Nigerians in South Africa, FG demands
The Federal Government has demanded that the South African government investigate the killing of a Nigerian in Johannesburg in December last year. Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs…
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The Thread: This is the simplest solution for wife beaters, right?
The best way to stop violence against women is by having the male community speak up against it. This thread has this much going for it- the male community reacted. Do…
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“I am happy to be a coward who spoke out” – 2face
Pop Icon, Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2face has said he was in tears watching Nigerians troop out to protest on Monday. 2face who was expected to lead the protest…
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The Thread: “Wike wrote his name on all of the money?” | Nigerians react with suspicion towards Police’s recovered loot
The Nigeria Police Force today recovered millions of naira allegedly paid to INEC officials during the Rivers rerun election by Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike, according to Sahara Reporters. Judging by…
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N75m found in my account was legal fees paid by Fayose – Ozekhome replies EFCC
Human rights activist, Mike Ozekhome has dismissed allegations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that N75 million found in his account were proceeds of crime. According to Ozekhome…
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Wike did not bribe INEC officials – Rivers govt
The Rivers State government has denied allegations by the police that Governor Nyesom Wike bribed officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with N111 million. Chairman of the Police…
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Opinion: Like Hitler, like Trump?
by Ogbonna Nwuke It wasn't really supposed to be easy either for America or for a world order that has evolved over time. The signs had been there right from…
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[The Legislative Blog]: The day power failed the powerful
Some news sites had the prefix "Breaking", others had "Just In" while a few others just simply reported it without drama. What's the news here though? There was power failure…
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Closure of Abuja airport won’t go beyond 6 weeks – Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has promised that the rehabilitation of the Abuja airport runway will not go beyond six weeks. Amaechi gave the assurance when he appeared alongside his…
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“The future is female” | Watch Hillary Clinton’s first video since Trump became President
Presidential hopeful and former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has mostly kept a low profile since the inauguration of the 45th President, Donald Trump. She did acknowledge the #WomensMarch…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. POLICE RECOVER MILLIONS ALLEGEDLY PAID TO INEC OFFICIALS BY WIKE (PHOTOS) The Nigeria Police Force has recovered millions of naira…
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The Thread: These are the wildest ER sex stories you will ever read
The things doctors see, good gawd almighty. Do see below: Holy Moly
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YNaija Analysis: Nigeria’s Office of the Citizen is alive and active
When in the wake of the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok town in Borno State in 2014 by Boko Haram, Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili, Hadiza Bala Usman and other women…
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Oreoluwa Fakorede: A letter to my daughter about boys
by Oreoluwa Fakorede by Oreoluwa Fakorede Little girl, I’m 30 now and you’re 10. And because I am three times your age, I know some things you don’t know (yet).…
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ICPC seizes 62 houses from one public office holder
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) said it has seized 62 houses from a female public office holder. ICPC Chairman, Ekpo Nta, said this while answering…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 7th of February
Read the full stories here, here and here now!
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Why do security agencies look away when Fulani herdsmen kill Christians?, CAN asks
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday chided the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed for a statement credited to him. Mohammed had said there was no…
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Opinion: Providing for the lost children of Nigeria
Philip Obaji Jr. Children in northeastern Nigeria have dreams, but they are struggling to stay alive. They need help. Squatting in front of floor-seated teenage children in a camp providing…
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Ekiti Assembly orders IG of Police to arrest Fayemi
The Ekiti State Assembly on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant against former governor, Kayode Fayemi over contract fraud. The assembly had summoned Fayemi to appear before it on Tuesday to…
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Mimiko planning to abscond to Canada or China – Ondo APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has alleged that outgoing governor Olusegun Mimiko has is planning to flee the country before handing over. The party said this in…
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Senate acknowledge receipt of Buhari’s letter to extend UK vacation
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed that it has received a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari requesting the extension of his 10-day vacation in UK. Spokesperson of the Senate, Senator Aliyu…
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We were given N200 to detonate explosives – suicide bomber
The Boko Haram bomber who was intercepted by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Maiduguri on Tuesday has said she was given N200 for the mission. “They…
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