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September 12, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: If given the opportunity, I will fight corruption like never before – Atiku | Irma leaves most of Florida without power | More stories

If given the opportunity, I will fight corruption like never before – Atiku – YNaija I don’t understand why we are talking about second term already – Soyinka – YNaija Judiciary: No one will be spared in the fight against corruption – CJN – YNaija Stop confronting soldiers | Abia govt warns residents – YNaija... Read More
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September 12, 2017

The Big 5: Atiku’s race for 2019; Wole Soyinka condemns re-election talks; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: 2019 seems to have arrived early for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar who has, from recent indications, started his campaign for the presidency in earnest. Atiku seized the opportunity on Monday during a tour in Abuja to pitch himself, saying that he... Read More
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September 12, 2017

Top 10 photos of natural disasters across the world

At this time in 2017, several countries in the world are currently being ravaged by unavoidable catastrophes that have left hundreds dead altogether and thousands more displaced. In Nigeria’s Benue state, over 110,000 were forced out of their homes in nearly twenty five communities in the state, after a 72-hour torrential downpour that resulted in... Read More
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September 12, 2017

Strike: We will decide when to meet FG – NASU, SSANU

The non-teaching staff of Nigerian universities on Monday said they woukd decide when to meet the Federal Government over the ongoing indefinite strike embarked upon by the unions. The members of staff under the Joint Action Committee had embarked on an indefinite strike on Monday over the non-implementation of the 2009 agreement. President of Senior Staff Association of... Read More
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September 12, 2017

Stop confronting soldiers | Abia govt warns residents

The Abia State government has urged residents to desist from confronting soldiers performing their duties. The State government also pleaded with the Nigerian Army to undertake its Operation Python Dance II with caution. Deputy governor of the state, Ude Oko Chukwu in a statement said the government would ensure the safety of residents of the state. Chukwu... Read More
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September 12, 2017

I don’t understand why we are talking about second term already – Soyinka

Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has said it is disgusting that some politicians were already debating about President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election in 2019. He spoke with some journalists after a press briefing to unveil the second batch of students departing Nigeria for Lebanon on Tuesday for the Study Abroad In Lebanon programme by The Cedars Institute,... Read More
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September 12, 2017

FG, states need N700bn monthly for salaries, others – Osinbajo

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said the Federal and State governments need N700bn monthly for payment of salaries, statutory transfers and debt servicing. Osinbajo said this in Abuja at the opening session of a two-day national workshop on alternative sources of revenue generation for sustainable development in states and local councils in Nigeria. Represented by... Read More
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September 12, 2017

If given the opportunity, I will fight corruption like never before – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he would fight corruption heavily, if given the opportunity to lead Nigeria. Atiku said this during a facility tour of the new ultra-modern Yaliam Press Limited in Jabi area of Abuja on Monday. “I would fight corruption like never before if he is given the opportunity to preside... Read More
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September 12, 2017

Judiciary: No one will be spared in the fight against corruption – CJN

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen on Monday said there was no place for corrupt officials in the Nigerian judiciary. Onnoghen warned workers to abstain from corruption in order to allow the court system to function effectively. He spoke at a workshop organised by the NJI for court’s support staff, including secretaries, registrars, clerks, protocol officers,... Read More
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September 11, 2017

Buhari appeals to state govts to pay pensions, salaries

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to governors to pay salaries and pensions owed in their states. The president met with members of the national council of traditional rulers on Monday led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar and, he decried the way the Paris Club refund was spent by some state governors. The federal... Read More
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September 11, 2017

The Late 5: Melaye’s recall process back on track; Trump honours 9/11 victims; and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: A Federal High court in Abuja has dismissed Senator Dino Melaye’s lawsuit challenging the process of recalling him from the Senate, ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to proceed with the recall process. Responding, Dino Melaye accused the Governor of Kogi, Yahaya... Read More
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September 11, 2017

Seven Bloody Days of Summer III: Blood on the streets of the “Wild Wild West”

Only days before 9/11, a weeklong episode of bloodletting began in the central Nigerian city of Jos as Christians and Muslims, neighbours for decades, fought to the death. But what exactly happened? By Eromo Egbejule The Running Man Thank God It’s Friday remains a motivating mantra in most campuses across the world on the last working... Read More
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September 11, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Environmental Rights Agency urges the FG to ban the use of generating sets in MDAs

The Federal Government of Nigeria has been advised to ban the use of generating sets in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across the country. This advice was given by the Executive Director of the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN), Dr. Godwin Uyi Ojo last Wednesday in Abuja while commenting on the need... Read More
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September 11, 2017

[The Activism Blog] UNICEF says about 1.4m people are prone to cholera in North East Nigeria

The United Nations Children Education Funds (UNICEF), has raised alarm over the health of about 1.4 million Internally Displaced Persons in different IDP camps in the North eastern part of Nigeria. In a statement on Saturday, September 09, 2017, the agency said, the heavy rains have brought deadly diseases to children in the region. Most... Read More
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September 11, 2017

Phone conversation reportedly between Buhari’s cousin, Daura and supporter calls Aisha a “suicide bomber” (AUDIO)

An audio, purportedly of a conversation between a cousin of President Muhammadu Buhari, Mamman Daura, and one of his closest supporters, with Mamman Tukur a member of his cabal, during which Daura refers to the president’s wife as “suicide bomber from Yola.” The audio published by Sahara Reporters took place during the president’s medical vacation... Read More
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September 11, 2017

Benue flood: IDP camp manager sacked over irregularities

The Deputy Governor of Benue, Benson Abounu, has confirmed the removal of James Iorhuna, from office as Manager of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp, International Market, Makurdi, The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.Highlights: Mr Iorhuna was relieved of his duty because he violated the instructions given to him – following series of complaints against... Read More
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September 11, 2017

Kogi governor, INEC, FG behind my travails – Melaye

Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West) has described the ruling by a Federal High Court Abuja which failed to grant his application to stop his recall from the Senate as appealable. Melaye, in his reaction to the ruling on Monday, accused the Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello; the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), top Federal Government... Read More
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September 11, 2017

“I was considering which country to run to” | Buhari joked in a meeting with traditional rulers

President Muhammadu Buhari in a meeting with traditional rulers in Aso Rock on Monday joked that he was already considering what country “to run to” but for the improved rainy seasons in the last two years. He spoke while receiving the National Council of Traditional Rulers led by the Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, TheCable... Read More
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September 11, 2017

Seven Bloody Days of Summer II: Buried under the rubble of 9/11

Only days before 9/11, a weeklong episode of bloodletting began in the central Nigerian city of Jos as Christians and Muslims, neighbours for decades, fought to the death. But what exactly happened? by Eromo Egbejule Countdown to Perdition The seeds of discord were first sown in October 1945 when a minor fight between leaders of the... Read More
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September 11, 2017

Aisha Buhari donates relief materials to Benue flood victims

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari on Monday donated relief materials to victims of the Benue flood. Aisha made the donation at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, at International Market Makurdi. Aisha, who was represented by the wife of Nasarawa State Governor, Mairo Al-Makura said more relief materials are on the way. She said that... Read More
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