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November 9, 2016

Opinion: What does President Trump mean for Nigeria?

2016 will go down as the year of the roll back. In Nigeria, we are going through our first recession in nearly two decades. Our colonisers, the United Kingdom, turned their backs on four decades of European Union membership; Turkey, a major Nigerian trading partner, has slowly started turning its back on the legacy of... Read More
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November 9, 2016

Just In: Putin congratulates Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday became the first world leader to congratulate President-elect of the United States Donald Trump. According to a statement from the Kremlin, Putin “expressed hope for mutual work on bringing US-Russia relations out of their critical condition” and said that “building constructive dialogue” would be in the interest of both... Read More
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November 9, 2016

The Thread: Now that Donald Trump is President of the United States, what will T.B Joshua do?

And just like that, the bants have started flying on Twitter Nigeria- with good reason. You remember our very own Wole Soyinka, Nobel Laureate and poet extraordinaire; he who is responsible for the enlargement of the English Dictionary, Soyinka, the one and only? Yes, he specifically stated and I quote ” If in the unlikely... Read More
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November 9, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: The Headies nominees list is out, Chika Ike gets herself a G-wagon | More stories

Here are some of the stories that made news yesterday and others that unraveled while you were asleep – and are still buzzing this morning.Organisers of Headies awards release this year’s nominees list The Headies is one of Nigeria’s most coveted and respected awards and this year’s nominee’s list has just been released. Some of... Read More
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November 9, 2016

Army begins probe on death of Lt. Col Abu Ali, six other soldiers

The Nigerian Army has started preparations to probe the death of Lt. Col Abu Ali and six other soldiers during an attack in Mallam Fatori, Borno State last week Friday, The Punch reports. The six other soldiers were Sgt. Mu’Azu Ibrahim, Sgt. Hussain Jafaru, Sgt. Bassey Okon, Cpl. Chukwu Simon, Able Seaman Patrick Paul and... Read More
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November 9, 2016

It’s official! Donald Trump is U.S. president-elect

Billionaire businessman Donald Trump has won the United States presidential election making him the next and 45th president. Trump who is the Republican candidate in the election defeated his closest rival Hillary Clinton in a keenly contested battle. Trump has so far won 276 electoral votes surpassing the needed 270 votes as against Clinton’s 215.... Read More
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November 9, 2016

#AmericaDecides: Pres. Obama didn’t mute a Trump win here, did he? [WATCH]

Last night, Buzzfeed posted an exclusive 2-minute long #electionnight speech from President Barack Obama. President Obama has a special #ElectionNight message for you: "No matter what happens, the sun will rise in the morning" pic.twitter.com/OPH39vqvHE — BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) November 9, 2016 In the speech he says things like: “while we have certainly seen some... Read More
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November 9, 2016

12 universities and over 120 students receive grants in Etisalat Merit Awards program [PHOTOS]

Etisalat is underscoring its commitment to sustainable development through education by awarding grants to over 120 Nigerian university undergraduates with its Merit Awards initiative with the aim of rewarding and encouraging academic excellence amongst Nigerian undergraduates. The Award celebrates Nigerian university students with the highest CGPA in the departments of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science and... Read More
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November 9, 2016

FG charges Justice Ngwuta to court for money laundering

The Federal Government, on Tuesday, charged Justice of the Supreme Court, Sylvester Ngwuta before the Federal High Court Abuja. Ngwuta who was one of the judges arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) on October 8 was charged with money laundering and false declaration of assets. The charges against Ngwuta read, “Sylvester Nwali Ngwuta,... Read More
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November 9, 2016

SPECIAL EDITORIAL: This is America in 2016

It is (almost) over. Hillary Clinton, the most qualified person ever to run for the office of President of the United States of America, is about to lose to a person who called Mexicans ‘rapists’, demeaned women and not published his tax returns, and has had six bankruptcies. With their voting choices, Americans are about... Read More
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November 9, 2016

#AmericaDecides: Florida and everything you missed overnight

There was a fun conversation here within the YNaija editorial team on Monday morning. We had joked about Florida (calling it Flo-rida). But we never really imagined a Trump win in the State. We weren’t unaware of how important Florida is. The votes in Florida have decided the elections for America more times than they... Read More
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November 9, 2016

CCT adjourns Saraki’s trial to January 11

The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on Tuesday adjourned the trial of Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki for two months. The tribunal chairman, Danladi Umar, fixed January 11, 2017 for the continuation of the asset declaration trial against Saraki. The decision was made after the defence counsel concluded its cross-examination of the prosecution witness, EFCC detective,... Read More
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November 9, 2016

#AmericaDecides: Donald Trump all set for the White House, leads Clinton by 244-209 electoral votes

Republican candidate Donald Trump looks set to become the next occupant of the White House come January 20, 2017. With the election results showing he is currently leading the Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in the race to sit at the Oval. Trump now has 244 electoral votes as against Clinton’s 209.
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November 9, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: EFCC recruitment: 200,000 apply for 750 slots | Insurgency: BBOG mourns slain soldiers

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Dangote to employ 250,000 Nigerians – Official – YNaija Full list of nominees for the 2016 Headies Awards – YNaija Army blasts Vanguard over fictitious interview with Buratai – YNaija EFCC recruitment: 200,000 apply for 750 slots – YNaija Sacked Kwara LG officials performed poorly, says Ahmed – Punch... Read More
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November 9, 2016

‘I only set out to solve problems, not to become an entrepreneur’ | Lady Boss, Isio Wanogho answers #LLA10Questions

Our Lady Boss today wears many hats and we are in awe of how she balances them all so effortlessly. She is Isio D. Wanogho, a true creative and a woman who loves to solve problems. Enjoy our interview with this Lady Boss. Can you briefly describe yourself and your business? My name is Isio... Read More
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November 9, 2016

Full list of nominees for the 2016 Headies Awards

Organisers of the Headies Awards, Hip TV has released its nominees for the 2016 edition. There are 21 categories in this year’s awards focusing on activities between July 2015 to June 2016. See full list of nominations below: BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR Emergency – D’banj Pray For Me – Darey Feat. Soweto Choir Love... Read More
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November 9, 2016

This interview about the fight against Boko Haram should get you worried

The death of Muhammed Abu-Ali along with six other soldiers on Friday night threw the nation into mourning. Abu-Ali, who until his death was one of the most effective commanders in the Nigerian Army, was buried on Monday along with his comrades. There has been an increase in the number of soldiers killed by the... Read More
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November 9, 2016

EFCC recruitment: 200,000 apply for 750 slots

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday said it received over 200,000 applications for the 750 vacancies in the agency. This is according to a statement by its Head of Media and Publicity, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, who said the anti-graft agency is following the Federal Character Principle in the exercise. The statement said, “It... Read More
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November 9, 2016

Dangote to employ 250,000 Nigerians – Official

250,000 Nigerians would be gainfully employed by the Dangote Group according to an official of the company. Executive Director (Communications) of the Group, Ahmed Mansur, told journalists in Abuja on Tuesday that the employment opportunities will be made available due to its investments on new projects in agriculture, sugar, oil refinery and fertilisers. Mansur also... Read More
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November 9, 2016

A vote for neither Trump or Clinton is a vote for?

It had been said sometime yesterday that Donald Trump could take it all the way to the White House. Donald Trump is leading in juicy states now. Trump has won Ohio and North Carolina, while Hillary has won California and Hawaii. Americans are deeply divided over this election, no thanks to Donald’s Trump racist comments.... Read More
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November 9, 2016

Army blasts Vanguard over fictitious interview with Buratai

  The Nigerian Army has reacted to a publication by a cloned Vanguard newspaper online page which accused Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai of blaming the death of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu-Ali on President Muhammadu Buhari. Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman said the interview was mischievous because it never occurred. Read full statement... Read More
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November 9, 2016

#AmericaDecides: Here are our top 10 photos from the U.S election

The United States presidential election has come and gone. It was a well fought election as the frontline candidates, Hillary Clinton of the Democratic Party and Donald Trump of the Republican Party went head to head. But what is an election, without pictures? Nothing. So we took our time to provide you with our top... Read More
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