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BREAKING: NUPENG suspends warning strike

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, (NUPENG) has called off its three-day warning strike, PM News reports. The decision to end the strike followed a meeting the body held…

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The Media Blog: Did Buzzfeed finally cross a line?

Buzzfeed published an 'unverified memo' about Trump and Russia - and all hell has broken loose across America's media (and on Trump's timeline, of course, but that is no longer…

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Today’s Noisemakers: Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Nigerian Army 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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Trump: If my sons fail, I’ll tell them ‘you’re fired’

President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump has 'promised' to fire his sons if they fail in their appointments. Trump stated this at his first press conference since his election. After…

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DNC hack: “I think it was Russia” – Trump

President-elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump has said that he thinks Russia was behind the hack of the Democratic National Convention. Trump stated this on Wednesday while…

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UDPATE: Sahara Reporters publisher, Sowore transferred to State CID

Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters who was arrested on Wednesday by police has now been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, Lagos. Sowore, who wrote…

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

The top five stories that drove conversations today. NUPENG BEGINS 3-DAY WARNING STRIKE TODAY The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) commenced its three-day warning strike today.…

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Fiction: The woman she married

Mama loves Papa. It is the only rational thing - short of God designed - that can substantiate their relationship and the way she treats him. Their love is one…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 11th of January

Read the full stories and analyses here now!

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Buhari appoints Shuaib as NPHCDA boss

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved the appointment of Dr. Faisal Shuaib as the Executive Secretary of National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). This was contained in a statement…

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CNN responds to Trump’s allegations of false reporting

CNN has responded to allegations by President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump that it had reported falsely against him. In a statement on Wednesday, the organisation maintained that it…

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Opinion: The year ahead for Nigeria

by Bayo Oluwasanmi   A new year brings an opportunity to look ahead. So, as 2017 dawns, Nigerians should cast a look at the journey ahead. To be sure, Nigerians…

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Rerun probe: Rivers people won’t participate in sitting, Wike tells panel

Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has accused the Nigeria Police Special Joint Investigation Panel on Rivers Rerun of bias. Wike, who stated this on Wednesday when he received the panel's chairman,…

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Just In: ‘Sahara Reporters owner, Sowore, reportedly arrested’

Founder of New York-based online newspaper, Sahara Reporters has reportedly been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. Sowore was reportedly arrested on Wednesday following a complaint of criminal defamation,…

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Trump, CNN clash during press conference (WATCH)

President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump has clashed with news outfit, Cable Network News (CNN) at a press conference. Trump, who was making his first press conference since his…

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The Thread: Obama’s glowing tributes to Michelle and kids make the ultimate marriage goals

This man has got words. Such oratory. Such eloquence. It truly is a thing of beauty to watch. And when he spoke of Michelle, his wife, it literally left us…

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Army buries 15 soldiers declared missing

The Nigerian Army has recovered the corpses of “one officer and 15 soldiers’’ earlier declared “Missing in Action” during an operation to dislodge the Boko Haram insurgents from Gashigar Area in…

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Just In: Senate rejects ban on vehicle importation through land borders

The Senate on Wednesday called for the reversal of the Federal Government’s policy banning the importation of vehicles through land borders. Deliberating on the issue during plenary, the red chamber…

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The Thread: This insane response to white privilege will have you clapping for joy

White privilege is so entrenched into the American society, the perpetrators do not realise when they are carrying out the act. Sit back, relax and watch this young man handle…

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Pius Adesanmi: What do we do about young folks preoccupied with defending their political gods?

He comes inbox to call me an idiot. Of every 100 compatriots who insult me gratuitously, I ignore 99 on the ground that it is the price to pay for…

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Nigerian Army threatens legal action against Premium Times (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Army has threatened legal action against online newspaper Premium Times for what it called "false" and "unsubstantiated" stories published by the firm. In a letter dated December 22,…

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH FREED CHIBOK GIRLS (WATCH)

It has now been over 1000 days since more than 200 girls were abducted from their Community Secondary School in Chibok Community of Borno State. The abduction has led to…

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I did not remove Ndume – Saraki

President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki has denied insinuations that he had a hand in the removal of Ali Ndume as senate leader. Speaking with State House correspondents shortly after…

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Opinion: Why our lawmakers belong to the Personal Assembly of Nigeria

by Ibironke Oluwatobi The NASS continues to feign pro-democratic ethos. The lawmakers would rather have us believe that they represent the interest of the masses, while in fact, they prioritise their…

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Buhari, Saraki hold closed-door meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wesnesday held a closed-door meeting with Senate president Bukola Saraki at the Aso Rock presidential villa. The meeting held shortly after the weekly Federal Executive Council…

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[The Presidential Blog] There is more rejuvenation going on in the Aviation sector

Yesterday, the Senate shut down the Federal Government's proposal to close the Abuja Airport for 6 weeks starting March. They anchored their decision mostly on the lack of proper provision…

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Ndume accepts removal, congratulates Lawan

The leader of the senate, Ali Ndume has accepted his removal from the position. He assumed the position on June 9, 2015 but was removed on Tuesday. Speaking on Wednesday…

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Here’s how the drama between Rapper Ikechukwu, Sarah Ofili and Terry Tha Rapman started (LISTEN)

Rapper Ikechukwu Onunaku popularly known as Killz has accused colleague, Terry Tha Rapman of causing his break-up with his ex-fiancé, Sarah Ofili. The drama started on Instagram yesterday when Joy…

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Opinion: Guest Post | YABATECH students have been enslaved

by Anonymous You may have probably heard great stories about the institution being a citadel of excellence, but it's nothing more than an old glory. The institution has a pronounced…

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Gambian President Jammeh warns Buhari, others against interference

Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh has warned President Muhammadu Buhari and other ECOWAS from interfering in the political impasse in the country. Jammeh on Tuesday rejected "an unprecedented level of foreign…

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