The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today 1. Saraki’s trial stalled The trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, has been adjourned as court goes on strike. 2. Public schools in Oyo state remain shut In spite of government directive to reopen public schools in Oyo state, the... Read More

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Why Oyo state government shut down public schools

Following the crisis rocking the Oyo state education sector, the State government, on Monday, announced that it has set up a thirty-one member Education Reform Initiative Committee to broaden the scope of the management of the public schools. This was disclosed by the Deputy Governor of the state, Moses Alake Adeyemo, who represented the state governor, Abiola Ajimobi,... Read More

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Chude Jideonwo: It’s time to sing a new song

by Chude Jideonwo Something has worried me for quite a while, and it goes without saying that for this meeting to be convened, it has worried many of you too. Last year my Album of the Year – not Christian Album of the Year – was ‘Miracle Worker’. There is no church in Nigeria that... Read More

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Does the government have the solution to this murderous herdsmen menace?

Over the weekend, suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked Gwari village in Niger state leaving at least 4 people dead and several others injured. On Monday, according to reports by Channels TV, over 81 villagers had been killed by suspected herdsmen in Benue state in the past one week. This is in a shadow of the infamous... Read More

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‘Nigeria will fulfill its financial obligation’ – Buhari tells AU

President Buhari has promised to fulfill the country’s financial obligation to the African Union. He made the disclosure while receiving the AU Envoy on the Peace Fund, Dr. Donald Kaberuka. In a statement released on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari said Nigeria will... Read More

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Mark Amaza: Fulani herdsmen – FG needs to swing into action (Y! Politico)

by Mark Amaza I feel like I am beginning to sound like a broken record: almost every time there is an attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen, we rant and vituperate, churn out tweets and angry articles, maybe organize a protest or two, and then the storm goes quiet. A few months ago, the whole of... Read More

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Y! Scoop: ‘We have no problems’ | Ubi Franklin dismisses Iyanya’s exit

Earlier today, Triple MG label co-owner Iyanya announced via his Instagram page that he will be setting a record label of his own. The announcement caused quite a debate among the fans of the Your Waist singer and critics alike as to why Iyanya will be setting up a new record label despite co-owning Triple MG.... Read More

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‘FG has no interest in securing lives’ – KOWA party reacts to fresh killings in Benue

Following the recent killing of 81 persons in Benue State by Fulani herdsmen, KOWA party has reacted to the tragedy. In a statement signed by its National youth leader, Jude Feranmi, the party condemned the killings and also criticized the Federal Government for being silent on the matter. The statement also urged Nigerians who cannot... Read More

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Ronaldo gifts Nani his Euro 2016 silver boot

Portugal National team Captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has given his Euro 2016 silver boot to teammate, Luis Nani. The Real Madrid star finished second, behind Antoine Griezmann, in the race to be crowned the top scorer at Euro 2016 and Ronaldo clearly isn’t interested in the runner-up gong. Valencia winger Nani took to social media following... Read More

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Chibok Girls: Presidency calls for support from BBOG group

The Presidency has called for support from groups campaigning for the return of over 217 school girls kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists from Chibok community in Borno state on April 16, 2016. In a statement issued on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu the presidency appealed to... Read More

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BREAKING: Court orders AMCON to return Jimoh Ibrahim’s assets, companies

Long embattled Nigerian businessman, Jimoh Ibrahim was temporarily vindicated in court on Monday when the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) was ordered to return possession of the companies seized from him over an alleged N50 billion debt. A Lagos Federal High Court presided over by Justice Abdulazeez Anka discharged an interim injunction giving AMCON... Read More

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Four dead in Bauchi fatal accident, syndicate arrested with human head

Bauchi State Police command has confirmed a fatal motor accident at Miya Berkete village in Toro Area of Bauchi State. According to a statement released by SP Haruna Mohammed, Police Public Relations Officer, Bauchi State Police Command, the accident occurred today Monday, when an Ash Opel Vectra with REG No FH 277 ABC, brushed a motorcyclist while... Read More

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Fani-Kayode fulfills bail conditions, awaiting release

After more than two months in the custody of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, on Monday, perfected his bail conditions and is now awaiting release from custody. This was contained in a statement by Fani-Kayode’s media adviser, Jude Ndukwe. The statement said that the former Aviation Minister would... Read More

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Burna Boy goes a notch higher with ‘Realest’ viral video

Following the release of his latest single ‘Pree Me’, dancehall singer, Burna Boy has gone a notch higher with the visuals to ‘Realest’ off his ‘On a Spaceship’ album. The release of the video shows the artiste has no intention of taking the back seat this year. ‘Realest’ is the third track on his last... Read More

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Public Schools in Oyo state still shut despite directive to reopen

In spite of directive to reopen on Monday (today), schools in Oyo state remain closed. The State Government had announced the re-opening of public schools in the state with effect from Monday. This directive was contained in a statement signed by Toye Arulogun, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism. According to Arulogun, the State... Read More

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Sen. Omisore distances self from PDP emissaries to the Ooni

Senator Iyiola Omisore, the beleaugered former Deputy Governor of Osun State has distanced himself from the envoy of some members of the Peoples Democratic Party to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. The emissaries who were led by the state chairman of the party, Mr. Soji Adagunodo paid a visit to the palace of... Read More

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#NoShameDay: The deep dark hole and the thin rope

By SheiFunmi Nomia Sincerely, how I feel when I have to genuinely talk about mental health, particularly mine, I begin to get teary eyes because I often recall moments I wish I’d let go forever or self-harmed to feel numb and aid implosion. Then there’s this anxiety that picks anytime and day to show up,... Read More

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#NoShameDay: ‘It is a journey, your journey, you are enough’ | @birdwithasong shares her story of mental illness

There is a silence and a dangerous indifference to mental sickness in Nigeria. Mental illness is often shrouded in deleterious stigmas and misconceptions. Persons suffering from mental sickness are often discriminated against and forced to remain -often, dying- in silence. Unbeknownst to many, mental ill health is largely under-diagnosed, with many unaware of their mental health status.... Read More

‘221, N446.44bn…’ | The 6 numbers that mattered this week

221: The number of constituency projects abandoned in 16 states in 2015, according to BudgIT Nigeria. N274 million: The operating profit declared by the NNPC for the month of May 2016. N850 million: The amount spent by the Sokoto State government on teacher’s salaries every month. N5.2 billion. The amount given to Plateau state by the... Read More

Trouble in Triple MG? Iyanya announces birth of new label

Iyanya has revealed that he will be launching a new label and releasing an album soon. “I’ll be launching my new label n new album soon,” the singer wrote on Instagram. The singer is currently signed to Made Men Music Group (MMMG) which he co-owns with his manager, Ubi Franklin. The label which was established in... Read More

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Court vacation leads to adjournment of Saraki, Ekweremadu forgery trial

The trial of Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, alongside two others on charges of forgery of Senate Standing Orders has been adjourned due to the court’s vacation that commenced today (Monday). Saraki, Ekweremadu, and two co-accused – a former Clerk to the National Assembly, Salisu Maikasu, and his then deputy,... Read More

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#BlackLivesMatter African Edition

In the United States, the movement is on, the protesters are on the streets and on social media demanding conversations on racism and police brutality that are long overdue. The killing of black men by police officers the last few days have reopened wounds that had not healed and black people from all over the... Read More

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Read Jim Iyke’s rib-cracking reply to a ‘troll’

Actor Jim Iyke is definitely not someone you want to mess with online. Asides being popular for his Nollywood stardom, the 39-year-old is also well-known for his deadly clap-backs and comebacks to internet trolls. The actor proved once again that he has no chill after he took a troll to the cleaners early this morning. Jim Iyke... Read More

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Kalu Aja: The good, the bad and the responsible; managing your debts (Y! Naira&Kobo)

by Kalu Aja Debt Management So this lesson, we will discuss borrowing and debt and how to go about it responsibly. When you borrow you go into debt, your liabilities increase. Debt increases cash flow, thus your Gross Income rises, but it also increases the expenses on your Non-Discretionary budget via Interest repayments. In the... Read More

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Nigerian governors are worried over the Abia state confusion

Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum and Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, has revealed that the governors in the nation are worried about the political and legal conundrum surrounding who the rightful governor of Abia state is. The governors are also reportedly working behind the scenes to ensure that there is no breakdown of law and... Read More

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14 senators gear up to testify against Saraki, Ekweremadu in forgery case

The trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, his Deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, outgoing clerk to the National Assembly, Salisu Maikasuwa, and his deputy, Ben Efeturi, for forgery of the standing orders of the senate is scheduled to resume on Monday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. Ahead of the resumption of... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Falana, others want Buratai fired | Senators ready to testify against Saraki, Ekweremadu | Yoruba people will never be slaves | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana requests President Buhari to fire Army Chief Burutai if he won’t resign over Dubai properties. Punch Robbery suspect doesnt need bulletproof vests, he told the police bullets can’t pierce his skin Vanguard 14 senators line up to testify against Senate President and his... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Burna Boy still expecting baby? | Nollywood heartthrobs wed | More Stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. Stella Uju shows off the baby bump Burna boy said never existed 2 weeks ago, Burna Boy took to twitter to say Stella Uju – the lady who had claimed to be carrying... Read More

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Portugal are the new champions of Europe The Portuguese national football team have won the Euro 2016 championship 2. Fuel scarcity looms in the horizon Following the strike action embarked on by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Thursday, depots within... Read More

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Morning Devotion: When will the government stop the violence of Fulani herdsmen?

Joachim MacEbong asks when the government will stop the violence of the Fulani herdsmen following the death of about 81 people over the last two weeks in Benue state. Take a listen.

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