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Niger police arrest 21 cattle rustlers, kidnappers
The Niger State Police Command said it has arrested 21 suspected cattle rustlers and kidnappers across the state. Spokesman of the command, Bala Elkalla, said this in a statement made…
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Obasanjo is an enemy of Ndigbo – MASSOB
The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has warned Igbo to stay away from former President Olusegun Obasanjo. In a statement by its leader, Uchenna…
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Buhari is a terrible, terrible leader | 5 takeaways for Nigerians as we go into 2017
by Mark Amaza Buhari is a terrible leader 2016 was President Muhammadu Buhari’s first full calendar year in office and save for the successes recorded against Boko Haram in the North-East,…
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Church Crawler: That Sunday when we stormed The Apostolic Church crossover service
by Damilola Fowowe Yes! It’s a new year and how best to start a year than in Church. So in Church Crawler style (see Sola Sobowale’s entrance in The Wedding…
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Drunk pilot passes out with 99 passengers aboard
A Pilot, Miroslav Gronych has been arrested by the police after reportedly getting drunk and passing out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 in Canada. CNN reports that the…
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I sold 50% of MMMG shares to Paul Okoye – Ubi Franklin
CEO of Made Men Music Group (MMMG), Ubi Franklin has said he transferred shares of his former partner, Iyanya to Paul Okoye of Upfront and Personal, TheCable reports. Franklin said…
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Gambian President Yahya Jammeh shuts down two radio stations
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has closed down two private radio stations in Banjul, as post-election crisis continues. Head of the Gambia Press Union, Emil Touray said Teranga FM and Hilltop…
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We are not aware of any Boko Haram attack in Niger – Police
The Niger Police Command has said it is not aware of any attack by terrorist group, Boko Haram in any part of the state. The command said this in a…
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N-Power: FG begins payment of N30,000 stipends
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of N30,000 stipends to the beneficiaries of the N-Power job creation scheme. This was disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity,…
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77-year-old Nigerian who pulls cars with his teeth (PHOTOS)
A 77-year-old Akwa Ibom man popularly known as Super Sampson has been said to be to pull a car with his teeth and eat bottles. He recently exhibited his rare…
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Abuja airport closure: FG more concerned about safety of Nigerians – Minister
The Federal Government has said the proposed closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja was for the benefit of Nigerians The FG said the lives of Nigerians was far…
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Southern Kaduna killings: IG disagrees with CAN over casualties
The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said 808 persons were not killed in the Southern Kaduna crisis, contrary to claims by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The…
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FG condemns killing of Nigerian in South Africa
The Federal Government has condemned the killing of a Nigerian, Tochukwu Nnadi by South African Police. The Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described…
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‘Nigerian Army abducted my daughter one year ago’, woman alleges
A Twitter user, @MaryamS1968 has accused the Nigerian Army of allegedly kidnapping her daughter over a year ago. In a tweet on Monday, Maryam Sani, said, "More than a year…
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How ‘hypocritical’ Dogara publicly embarrassed Emir of Argungu – Jibrin
Embattled lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin says Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu is a hypocrite who lacks courtesy and humility. Jibrin on Monday narrated a story via his Twitter page…
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APC remains the true hope for Nigeria – Party Chieftain
A party chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Delta, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor has described the party as the only true hope for Nigerians in the years to come. In…
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YNaija Editorial: What President Buhari must do in 2017
At the start of every new year, there is a burst of hope and optimism that the year will be better than the ones before it. Goals are set and…
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Senate kick-starts #MadeInNigeriaChallenge
The Nigerian Senate has kick-started the launch of the #MadeInNigeriaChallenge. Sharing the information on Monday via his Facebook page, President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki said, "This campaign is organised to…
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“A woman can have it all when she decides exactly what she wants” | Lady Boss Mofolusade Sonaike answers #LLA 10 questions
After dealing with not being able to spend quality time with her kids while she had a high flying career, Mofolusade Sonaike decided to launch out into entrepreneurship. It wasn’t…
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Osinbajo, Obasanjo, Gowon, other ex-leaders sing for Nigeria (WATCH)
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo led former Nigerian leaders, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Ernest Shonekan to sing a hymn for a greater, united and peaceful Nigeria in 2017. Other leaders…
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Album review: Bez’s Gbagyi Child is the sound of home
by Wilfred Okiche Bez Idakula wowed the world with Supersun, his Cobhams Asuquo produced 2011 debut disc that made the case at the time for a wider embrace of broader…
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Entertainment Roundup: Hollywood sign altered to read ‘Hollyweed’, Is Tekno leaving MMMG? | More stories
Here are the top entertainment stories that made news over the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept - and are buzzing this Monday morning. Hollywood sign vandalised and…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. Nigeria is destined to be great - Tinubu National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu in his…
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Rivers rerun: Army recovers DSP Alkali’s gun, uniform
The Nigerian Army has recovered the uniforms of Mohammed Alkali, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Mobile Police Unit 48 and his orderly, Sgt. Urukwu Nwachukwu in Rivers state. General Officer…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari’s silence on Kaduna killings, an endorsement – CAN | Treasury looters to face problems in 2017 – Bishop Okonkwo | More stories
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Buhari's silence on Kaduna killings, an endorsement - CAN - YNaija #NYSCAbuse: 'Police probe indicts NYSC for negligence in Corps member's death'…
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Nigeria is destined to be great – Tinubu
National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed optimism that Nigeria will fulfil its destiny. In a statement by his Media Office to celebrate the…
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Treasury looters to face problems in 2017 – Bishop Okonkwo
The presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission, Bishop Mike Okonkwo, has said that treasury looters and those who want to destabilise Nigeria will face troubles in 2017. Okonkwo said…
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The last set of celebrity death and new relationships | See our top 10 photos from the past week
Last week, there were at least 4 celebrity deaths worldwide. But it was also the last week of the year, so naturally, there was a lot of celebratory parties and…
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Buhari’s silence on Kaduna killings, an endorsement – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria says the silence of president Muhammadu Buhari on the killing of Christians in Southern Kaduna, "speaks volume over the perceived official endorsement of the dastardly…
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“Kill everybody you can kill…” and more | Here are our top quotes from last week
We had anticipated a week full of only New Years' messages and a few shocking revelations but it turns out a lot of people still had a lot to say…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy