Sudden demolitions: What change is this?

The Thread: Rape is a nightmare – Help victims break the silence

Twitter user @survivor17, in a series of tweets, shares a very enlightening story on rape, victims and breaking the silence after the act. Rape has become a menace in our society today and the number of rape cases are on a daily rise, with victims being mostly young children who do not have the capacity to... Read More

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Shettima lied! We went to Chibok | BBOG protesters

Following claims by the Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima that the Bring Back Our Girls campaign group have never been to Chibok, Co-convener of the group, Bukky Shonibare has refuted the claims. Shettima had said the group has been protesting in the comfort of the Federal Capital Territory but have never been to Chibok... Read More

#BBOG, Bukky Shonibare, Chibok girls, Kashim Shettima, Protests

Mikel shares his Olympics experience | The good, bad and the ugly

Nigeria’s captain at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Mikel Obi has narrated his experience during the games. Mikel told his club’s website, Chelseafc.com, that it was mixed experience of good and bad. On his role as Team Nigeria’s captain, he said, “Yes, it was amazing. Leading the team not just in football but athletics, basketball, everything,... Read More

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Why I called out IBB’s son on Instagram – Zahra Indimi

After going on a about alleged assassination attempt by Mohammed Babangida, son of former military leader, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) on his ex-wife, Rahma Indimi over the custody of their children, Rahma’s sister, Zahra has now confirmed that the surveillance team stationed in front of her house has been withdrawn. Zahra who uses the handle @tulip_bistro... Read More

assassination, court battle, custody, divorce, Mohammed Babangida, Rahma Indima

150 years after, Apple kills off audio jacks for good

Apple’s latest fancy technology series, the iPhone 7 and 7+ were released on Wednesday to a never-before-seen public outrage for reasons more than one. Much to the excitement of the bosses at Apple, the new iPhone 7 is their chance to finally get rid of audio jacks. According to the company, the audio jacks had... Read More

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Edo Tracker: We lost N100m to postponement of election – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday said it has lost N100m owing to the postponement of the Edo State governorship election by two weeks. The Department of State Services and the police had insisted that INEC postpone the election, claiming that there were plans to disrupt the exercise. According to INEC’s Deputy Director in charge... Read More

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Police didn’t ban public protests – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said the Nigeria Police has not banned peaceful protest in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja or any other part of the country. The Police had been criticized in the past few days for stopping the Bring Back Our Girls protesters from walking to the Aso Rock Villa gate.... Read More

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3,000 female farmers protest against herdsmen in Ebonyi

Aggrieved by the destruction of their crops and farm lands by suspected herdsmen, about 3,000 women in Ebonyi State on Friday staged a peaceful protest to the palace of the traditional ruler of the community, HRH Ezego Moses Ngele. The women, mostly elderly farmers are demanding that the herdsmen leave their community. They chanted solidarity songs... Read More

3000 women farmers, Attack, destruction of crops, Fulani herdsmen

WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM VI: The Commander

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... Read More

Citizenship, Featured

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Entertainment Roundup: Adichie makes another global list | Rapper, Desiigner in police trouble | Beyonce scores another win

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup Panda crooner Desiigner arrested by police U.S. rapper, Desiigner, known for his Billboard number 1 single, Panda, has been arrested by the police after pointing a gun at another driver near the Lincoln Tunnel,... Read More

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‘I don’t want my daughter to grow up seeing gender restrictions’ – Linda Mabhena-Olagunju speaks to Leading Ladies Africa

Daring and not one to be deterred by obstacles, Linda Mabhena-Olagunju (@LindaOlagunju) is a woman with a big goal to transform the power sector in Africa and empower more Africans. Her success story is proof that any woman can succeed in any field, even those already dominated by men. Enjoy her interview with us. Can... Read More

Energy, Leading Ladies, Linda Mabhena-Olagunju, nigeria, Power, Renewable energy, south africa

There will be no more stealing in IDP camps – EFCC

The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu on Friday said the agency will put a stop to the diversion of relief items and food at the Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs) camps. According to a statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, Magu was quoted as saying this while promising World... Read More

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Nyesom Wike's fate rests on the ruling of the Supreme Court | YNaija.com

Edo Tracker: Wike denies link with militants, donating N2bn to Edo PDP

Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr. Austin Tam-George, on Friday, denied claims that the state governor, Chief Nyesom Wike had registered militants as voters in the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State. Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole on Friday had claimed that some South-South governors were trying to disrupt the election. But Tam-George... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, Edo governorship election, N2bn donation, Nyesom Wike, PDP

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Nigerian leaders also feel the pain of recession – Saraki Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said that leaders in the country are also affected by the current economic recession. 2. EFCC driver, others arrested for burglary, fraud The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has arrested... Read More

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Edo Tracker: Keep your eyes on INEC officials – IGP tells police

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Friday told Police officers to keep their eyes on INEC officials. Idris also urged his officers to be wary of officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and arrest any staff who attempts to interfere with the electoral process. The police boss said this during his visit to the... Read More

Edo governorship election, Ibrahim Idris, IGP, inec officials, Nigeria police

Chibok girls’ kidnap is a scam – Christian Women group

The Women’s Wing of the Christian Council of Nigeria on Friday has said the Chibok girls abduction saga was a ‘big scam’ used by some Nigerians to promote their selfish agenda. The group’s National President, Rev. Omatsola Williams said this during an interview with journalists 2nd national convention in Abuja. The organisation said, “Nigerians should not toy... Read More

Chibok girls, Christian Council of Nigeria, Rev. Omatsola Williams, scam, selfish agenda

Dear Saraki, you feel the pains of recession too? Pray, do tell how?

Senator Bukola Saraki says he and other leaders of Nigeria feel the pains of this recession. Really funny, sir. Hard to imagine what you leaders are going through right now. What could have possessed a Senate leader in the ‘Federal Republic of the Most Expensively run Government’ to say such. But just before we all... Read More

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Diversion of funds is the cause of Niger Delta problems – Kachikwu

The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has said the diversion and misuse of funds meant for the Niger Delta over the years is the cause of the region’s current hardship. Kachikwu said this while hosting some lawmakers from the Imo State House of Assembly, who recently visited him in Abuja. The minister said... Read More

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Angry youth attack Fulani herdsmen in Enugu

Angry youths of Aku community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State have carried out a reprisal attack on Fulani herdsmen in the area. The villagers were angry over the destruction of their crops by cows and the continued harassment by the armed herdsmen. Wareri’s siblings; Musa, Baba and Mohammed were said to have gone missing... Read More

3 missing, Angry youths, Enugu State, Fulani herdsmen, gunshot wounds, reprisal attack

Audu Abubakar, APC Kogi guber candidate | YNaija.com

Group condemns arrest, detention of Abubakar Audu’s son

A political group, the Audu/Faleke Political Organisation on Friday condemned the arrest and detention of Mohammed Audu, son of former governor of Kogi State, Abubakar Audu for alleged robbery and homicide. In a statement by the spokesperson for the group, Duro Meseko, the group alleged that there is a plan to manipulate the judiciary with regards to the... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Patience Jonathan’s account ‘frozen’ | Zimbabwe to fire 25k workers | 2 Muslim women, babies attacked in NY

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist Powerlifter, Rolland Ezuruike wins gold, breaks paralympics record – YNaija EFCC driver, others arrested for burglary, fraud –YNaija Saraki says ‘We are also feeling the pains of recession’ – YNaija Oshiomhole: PDP registered 8,000 militants – YNaija Road crashes leave 3,048 dead this year, says FRSC –... Read More

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The Media Blog: 3 tweets about NYT interns that should depress Nigerian journalists

That is all.

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Powerlifter, Rolland Ezuruike wins gold, breaks paralympics record (WATCH)

Just after female powerlifter, Latifat Tijani won silver, another powerlifter, Rolland Ezuruike has won gold in the men’s -54kg at the 2016 Rio paralympics. Ezuruike set a new record of 190kg. His first lift of 185kg broke the previous paralympic record before he extended it with his second lift of 190kg. Watch below:

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EFCC driver, others arrested for burglary, fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one of its drivers, Nasiru Isa for allegedly breaking into a sealed mansion of Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh (retd.) with the intent of carting away valuables. In a statement released by its spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC said a policeman, Corporal Aliyu Ismaila was also part of... Read More

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We are also feeling the pains of recession – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Friday said leaders in the country are also affected by the current economic recession. The Senate President said this on Friday while addressing State House correspondents after observing the Juma’at prayer at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. He also urged Nigerians to pray for the country. The Senate President said,... Read More

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The Thread: This is specifically for the ‘woke’ Twitter

Urban dictionary defines being “Woke” as being aware, i.e. knowing what’s going on in the community. You know those Nigerians on twitter that always like to sound intelligent, like they know everything? Or those who argue relentlessly, without really listening? Or those who like to contest every itty-bitty thing, just to make a point? Just... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Buruji Kashamu’s many woes

Senator Buruji Kashamu representing Ogun East senatorial district is in a lot of trouble but Nigerians are not talking so much about it because “all man for himself”. The embattled Senator has been receiving fresh jabs from different sides, some of which are tied to the drug-related charges brought against him by the United States... Read More

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Edo Tracker: PDP registered 8,000 militants – Oshiomhole

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole on Friday accused some PDP governors in the South-South of registering 8,000 militants in a bid to rig the governorship election in the state. He said this during a visit by the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to the Government House, Benin City. “Our opponent unable to find local thugs to help... Read More

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