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Who was Olaudah Equiano? | Google is celebrating the 272nd birthday of the Nigerian who helped end slave trade
Have you seen today's Google Doodle? Google has altered its logo today to celebrate what would have been the 272nd birthday of Olaudah Equiano, a Nigerian man who was one…
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Nigeria moves up 3 places in latest FIFA ranking
Nigeria has moved up three places to the 41st position in the World and retained the fifth in Africa in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola world rankings. It said that Nigeria had…
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Wealthy Nigerians have asked me to speak to governors about their taxes – Adeosun
Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said the Federal Government will begin taxing luxury goods soon. Adeosun said this at the annual meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund…
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Evans’ associate slams N100m suit on Police
A suspected accomplice of alleged billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans, Emeka Arinze, on Monday asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to order his immediate release from police custody.…
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Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week returns for its 7th Edition
From the 25th– 28th October 2017 at Eko Atlantic, Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week will galvanise the entire African continent to be the global locus for creativity and commerce…
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20 killed in another attack on Plateau village
Gunmen have reportedly killed twenty persons in another attack in Bassa local government area of Plateau state. What happened: Communities in some parts of the Plateau have come under incessant attacks by…
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Aimcare NG marks Global Handwashing Day with hygiene symposium
Aimcare NG is a social enterprise committed to ensuring everyone especially young people have ongoing access to clean water, sanitation and good hygiene regardless of economic status and location. We…
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[The Activism Blog] W.H.O pledges continuous support for Nigeria
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has pledged continuous support for the country in its fight against epidemic diseases and in emergency responses especially in the North-eastern part of the country.…
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[The Presidential Blog] Buhari is making dreams come true (WATCH)
President Muhammadu Buhari today, Monday, 16 October 2017, met with three little kids today at the State House. Buhari's Presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad had earlier promised a 10-year-old through her…
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British singer, Ed Sheeran involved in an accident in London
British singer, Ed Sheeran has been involved in an accident in London. The singer confirmed it himself on an Instagram post showing his right arm wrapped in a white plaster…
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Supreme Court reinstates 783 corruption charges against Jacob Zuma
South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal Friday, upheld a High Court ruling to reinstate no fewer than 800 corruption charges filed against Jacob Zuma before he became president, according to…
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Opinion: 5 key things to know about the Monkeypox outbreak
by Dr Charles-Davies Omiete If you have been following the news, it has been a few weeks since a rare viral disease has been dominating headlines in Nigeria. A Monkeypox…
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Kachikwu’s Abuja residence catches fire
The private residence of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, caught fire on Sunday evening, TheCable reports. The report: The fire started in his bedroom as a…
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Shadia Bseiso becomes first Arab woman in WWE
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. signed its first female performer from the Arab world Sunday, pulling down cultural prohibitions. According to Eyewitness News, a Jordanian versed in jiu-jitsu, Shadia Bseiso dreams of encouraging…
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Fisayo Soyombo: Zahra and Aisha Buhari as fashionable Aso Rock Clinic critics
by ‘Fisayo Soyombo There are the Buharis who are not Buharists. Credit to Nasir el-Rufai, the most recent and most persistent proponent of the term ‘Buharism’, ‘Buharists’ can be…
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Brexit: Theresa May to meet EU Chiefs in Brussels
In what seems like a move to appease the warring faction and break the impasse over Brexit negotiations, British PM, Theresa May will make an unannounced trip to Brussels today…
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[The Injustice Blog] When will President Buhari visit the South-South and the South-East?
The main characteristic of leadership is an all-encompassing spirit, this spirit makes the leader accept his citizens as one irrespective of their ethnicity or religion. This important leadership characteristic has…
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Falsehood will not help you win the 2019 election, APC tells PDP
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Sunday, urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to rethink its strategies of returning to power in 2019. The ruling party said deliberate falsehood will not…
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[The Injustice Blog] Buhari and his misconstrued World Bank statement
For President Muhammadu Buhari and his administration, it's one day - one controversy. At a time we are still discussing the decay at the Aso Rock clinic, Kachikwu-Baru spats which…
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Rochas Okorocha has finally lost it with this statue of Jacob Zuma | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors
So, Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha decided to be silly over the weekend. This is a man, who according to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the state is owing workers and pensioners salaries…
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Everything we know about the “deadly” Mogadishu bomb blast in Somalia
A massive bomb attack in a busy area of the Somali capital, Mogadishu Saturday is now known to have killed at least 276 people, police say. In bits: A lorry ladened…
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President Macron set to strip Harvey Weinstein of prestigious French honour
In a latest development on the Harvey Weinstein sexual scandal, France President, Emmanuel Macron has requested relevant authorities to strip the disgraced movie producer of his highly coveted Légion d…
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“A South African must not kill a Nigerian, every country must unite” – Jacob Zuma
South African President, Jacob Zuma has condemned the xenophobic attack on Nigerians residing in South Africa. Zuma, who was on a 2-day visit to Owerri, Imo State, said, “A South…
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Entertainment Roundup: Sansa Stark is getting married and there’s no Lannister involved | More stories
These are the biggest stories that made the rounds in the entertainment space through the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing this Monday…
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The Big 5: President Buhari grants a little girl’s wish, Minister of Finance says Nigeria needs to keep borrowing, and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari is starting the week on a pretty inspiring note. In a very unprecedented turn…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Nigeria has a history of accidental presidents | World Bank clarifies Buhari’s request | More stories
From the papers this morning, a tracklist. We have investments scattered across Nigeria – World Bank - YNaija “We have been having successive accidental leaders since 1999” – Na’Abba -…
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The Media Blog: And GreyRoomNG is trending on Twitter AGAIN
Remember GreyRoomNG, right? the podcast that made very good numbers in its first episode. They are at it again. After eleven hours of uploading its latest episode (Do you think…
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We need to keep borrowing to save jobs – Adeosun
The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said the Federal Government’s desire to borrow more funds from international creditors is to prevent job losses. Mrs. Adeosun, who spoke yesterday at…
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We have investments scattered across Nigeria – World Bank
World Bank Group says it has an investment portfolio of about $8.5 billion scattered across states and regions in Nigeria. The Senior Communications Officer, World Bank Nigeria, Olufunke Olufon said…
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