by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram. But we have largely only heard a single story. Sending a reporter across 7 cities, we tell a more complete story – personal tales of...
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Members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday donated N50,000 each to Nigeria Paralympics team for their impressive performance at the Games in Rio. The motion was passed by Hon. Ayo Omidiran who said the athletes’ unprecedented performance at the Games was worth applauding. She said the athletes needed encouragement from the House, having won...
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Members of Agatu community in Benue State who were victims of attacks by Fulani herdsmen have sued the Nigerian government to ECOWAS court, demanding a compensation of N10 billion. In an application made available to NAN on Wednesday, the community prayed the court to direct the government to rebuild and resettle members of the community....
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President Muhammadu Buhari has invited the United Nations to serve as intermediary during the negotiations for the release of the abducted Chibok girls. Buhari said this while speaking with the United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. “The challenge is in getting credible and bona fide leadership of...
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President Muhaamdu Buhari has told his Swiss counterpart, Johann Schneider-Ammann to release the country’s funds which were stashed away in the European country. According to a statement by the President’s spokesperson, Femi Adesina, Buhari said this during a bilateral meeting with the Swiss president at the sidelines of the 71st UN General Assembly in New...
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Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup How Tiwa Savage got into music In a latest interview with Vibe Magazine Mavin first lady, Tiwa Savage, spoke on how she got into music and song writing. She said: “I played...
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A 20-year-old man, Bassey Johnson has been arrested by the Lagos State Police command for allegedly raping a 4-year-old girl at the Idimu area of the State. It was learnt that Johnson allegedly raped the victim when she and her brother went to his house to watch television. Her brother had reportedly slept off when...
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by Ewa Edmund Okpo I learned that the State Government has endorsed a Mass Stop And Search Operation by the Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State following the attempted assassination of Mr. Cletus Ekpo, the transition chairman of Etinan Local Government Area, two days ago. The assassination attempt lead to the death of his...
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The Bishops of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican communion) on Wednesday abruptly ended its meeting which was scheduled to hold for 5 days. According to Punch, this was because of the threat issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) that it would be holding a sit-at-home protest on September 23 against the detention of its...
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According to a newly released report by Amnesty International (AI), “an elite Nigerian police squad set up to combat violent crimes is torturing detainees to extract lucrative bribes and confessions.” This Nigerian police squad that was thoroughly investigated by AI is the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The report of the special police squad’s notorious and...
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American pastor who is known for his anti-gay stance, Steven Anderson has been deported by Botswana for his ‘notorious’ homophobic comments on a Botswana radio station. Anderson was said to have made daring comments about the Orlando nightclub shooting and was subsequently arrested by immigration officers on September 20 while in the studio. The Botswana...
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The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said since the beginning of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, it has rescued over two million persons held captive by dreaded terrorist group, Boko Haram. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, who was represented by the Chief of Civil Military Relations, Maj. Gen. Peter Bojie, stated this in...
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These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Army to use drones during Edo guber election The Nigerian army has disclosed that it will use drones to monitor the forthcoming Edo State gubernatorial election. 2. Nigeria will experience tech revolution soon – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria is on its way to...
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen a Skye Bank account belonging to former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan with a balance of $5m. According to reports, the step was taken after Mrs. Jonathan confirmed that the money came from the same source as the four frozen company accounts. A detective at the...
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The Niger Delta Peoples Professional Volunteer Force (NDPPVF) has said it would bomb the the headquarters of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) if the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrests former First Lady, Patience Jonathan. In a statement by its spokesperson, Parkinson George-Amabo, the group said the way EFCC is investigating Mrs. Jonathan is not acceptable. “As...
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From the papers this morning – a Tracklist Former Adamawa Gov. Ngilari remanded in EFCC custody – YNaija Drones will be used for Edo election – Army – YNaija Nigeria on its way to technology revolution – Buhari – YNaija Kogi: We’re ready to support Bello, says Wada – Punch Emir Sanusi calls of Fed Govt to sell...
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Defending champions Manchester City will face neighbours Manchester United in the fourth round tie of the competition. Pep Guardiola’s men will be away to Jose Mourinho’s side as they try to defend their title. Other mouth watering ties in the next round include a London derby between West Ham and Chelsea. Merseyside club Liverpool will...
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Marcus Rashford was the star of the night for Manchester United scoring on his debut in the EFL Cup. United took the lead in the 18 minute through Michael Carrick. Northampton Town equalised in the 42nd minute through Revell. Ander Herrera restored United’s lead in the 68th minute while Marcus Rashford secured victory by slotting...
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has remanded former governor of Adamawa state Bala Ngilari in custody. Justice Nathan Musa of a High Court in Yola ordered Ngilari’s detention on Tuesday. Ngilari was charged by the EFCC for violation of procurement laws in the award of a contract worth 167 million Naira to one...
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said Nigeria is on its way to a technology revolution. Buhari made the remark during his address at the US/Africa business forum in New York stating there were a lot of talented young Nigerians in the digital space. He said, “Young Nigerians are increasingly demonstrating that they have the talent...
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Barely a week to the Edo governorship election security agencies are putting final touches in ensuring a hitch free process. As part its plans, the Nigeria Army says it would use drones during the September 28 governorship election in Edo State, The Punch reports. This was disclosed by the Commander of the 4 Brigade Command, Brigadier General...
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Today marks the celebration of International Peace Day – a day set aside by the United Nations General Assembly to strengthen “the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples”. This year’s theme; ‘Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace’, might seem like a tall order particularly in these days of random bombings...
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A report by the National Human Rights Commission says the right of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, was violated by members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria during the December 2015 Shiite/Army clash in Zaria, Kaduna State, The Punch reports. This is contained in the report of the Commission’s Special Investigation Panel on...
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These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today 1. Remove Adeosun, Udoma – Senate tells Buhari The Nigerian Senate has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to remove the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, as well as the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udoma. 2. I pray for Buhari – Reno...
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The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has refuted claims by Amnesty International that men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) use extreme torture to obtain bribe from suspects. Idris said this on Wednesday during an interview with Al-Jazeera. He said, “The Nigeria Police Force in its entirety condemns every element of torture in the conduct...
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Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin has sued two lawyers over claims that he has 1.5million pounds in his account in the United Kingdom. In a suit before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory Jibrin said the claims by the lawyers were false, defamatory and a plot to destroy his reputation. In the writ of summon...
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Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin says he would only attend the hearing of the Ethics committee of the House of Representatives if it is made public. The lawmaker representing Kiru-Bebeji Federal Constituency of Kano state made this known in a statement he released on Wednesday. The statement read in part, “I attended the sitting of the House today...
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This didn’t make as much of a splash as it should have. Understandable sha – it’s Nigeria after all, where the present has very little knowledge of its provenance. Dapo Olorunyomi is one of Nigerian journalism’s true greats. Almost every important milestone of the past 20 years has his footprints all over it – until...
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kakonomics kækəˈnɒmɪks,ɛk-/ noun the strange preference for low quality outcomes. the word for ‘Nigerians are mad’. “Nigerians are mad.” Sound familiar? How about: “Nigeria is special. Standard laws of economics don’t apply here.” Or: “We have a unique system of doing things, that’s why we need homegrown solutions.” I tend to roll my eyes...
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Eighty four students of the Lagos State University (LASU) have been issued warning letters for indecent dressing by the university authorities, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. The warning was issued by the Students Affairs Division of the University which published a list of the 84 students. According to the University Official bulletin obtained on Wednesday the students...
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