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Acting President ABS: How did Saraki resist the temptation?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Upon the motion by Senators Enyinnaya Abaribe and Kabiru Marafa, he immediately declared that they were “out of order”. But for more than the five minutes…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. DRAMA AS SENATORS ATTEMPT TO DECLARE SARAKI ACTING PRESIDENT A mild drama occurred in the Senate on Tuesday after Senator Enyinnaya…
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Entertainment Roundup: Celine Dion poses nude for Vogue magazine; Olamide features Davido in new track | More stories
Here are some of the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing on today's Entertainment Roundup. Olamide and Davido collaborate on…
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My family invested in Dubai property before I was army chief – Buratai
Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has said his family invested in properties in Dubai in 2013 before he was appointed. Buratai said this on Tuesday when he…
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Lille sacks Enyeama via sms
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has been told to leave his club, Lille alongside 10 others by new coach, Marcelo Biesla. The French club’s new Argentine boss has also…
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Why Farafina Trust Writing Workshop will not be holding this year – Chimamanda Adichie
Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has said the 2017 edition of the Farafina Trust Writing Workshop will not be holding this year. In a statement late Wednesday, Adichie said the…
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How Yari built hotel with N500m, $500,000 Paris Club funds – EFCC
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered an interim forfeiture of the sums of N500m and $500,000 allegedly looted from the Paris Club refunds. The funds were linked to…
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Army didn’t make the decision to swap terrorists for Chibok girls – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai on Tuesday said the decision to swap Boko Haram prisoners with Chibok girls was not a military decision. Buratai said this…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Melaye’s recall process is a waste of time – Saraki | Senate is confused, it wants to be co-executive with the presidency | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. Nigeria is an artificial creation, it can blow up at any time – Agbakoba - YNaija Melaye’s recall process is a waste…
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Drama as senators attempt to declare Saraki Acting President
A mild drama occurred in the Senate on Tuesday after Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe raised an order that there was a vacuum in government because Acting President Yemi Osinbajo was not in the…
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Troops neutralise invading Boko Haram insurgents in Borno
The Nigerian Army said troops of 81 Division Task Force Battalion have neutralized some Boko Haram insurgents who attacked them at Gulumba Gana in Bama LGA, Borno State. In a…
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Senate is confused, it wants to be co-executive with the presidency – Sagay
Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay has described the Senate as a 'confused' assembly. Sagay said this while reacting to the suspension of confirmation…
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Melaye’s recall process is a waste of time – Saraki
Senate President Bukola Saraki has described moves to recall Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye from the Senate as a waste of time. Saraki said this after Ike Ekweremadu, deputy…
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My family needs access to clothes, shoes | Ex-minister Bala Mohammed tells court
Former minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala Mohammed has asked a High Court In Abuja to allow him access to his house in the FCT. Mohammed in an application…
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Nigeria is an artificial creation, it can blow up at any time – Agbakoba
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) on Tuesday rejected the call for restructuring of the country. Agbakoba addressed journalists in Lagos on Tuesday at his…
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You ran Nigeria aground | Sheriff blasts PDP former ministers
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said former ministers of the party were part of those who ran Nigeria aground. This was stated by the National Chairman of the party,…
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You didn’t mean well for the party, PDP tells Okupe
The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the exit of the former Senior Special Assistant to former President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs Dr Doyin…
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My constituents were deceived into putting their names in the recall register – Melaye
Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has alleged voters in his districts were tricked into adding their names to the recall register. Melaye said this on Tuesday while speaking in…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Omojuwa, Chydee, Bollylomo and others [#YepaChallenge]
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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Russia and China team up and ask North Korea, U.S and South Korea to embrace de-escalation plan
On Tuesday, Russia and China joined diplomatic forces and called on North Korea, South Korea, and the United States to sign up to a Chinese de-escalation plan that is designed…
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The Thread: Is this the Nigerian police interpretation of “wealth must change hands”?
Yes, we are aware the Nigerian police is underpaid and ill equipped. Yes, we are very well informed that in order to make ends meet- or keep their ogas in…
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President Trump praises low 4th of July gas prices
President Donald Trump praised record-low prices of gasoline and expressed hope that they would continue to fall.As travelers hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday, The prices drop…
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“Happy 4th”| President Trump sends Fourth of July celebration message
In the spirit of the United State's independence celebration, President Donald Trump tweeted his fourth of July wishes to his followers and Americans in general. Trump’s tweet came minutes after…
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Photos from the funeral prayer for Maitama Sule
Maitama Sule's funeral prayer held today, July 4, at the Emir of Kano's Palace. It was earlier reported that body of the deceased arrived Kano from Abuja. The coffin was…
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“Demands unrealistic and not actionable”, Qatar replies Saudi-led coalition
Qatar said on Tuesday that the demands made by Arab nations were impossible to meet, as the 48-hour deadline was fast approaching for the emirate to respond. According to AFP,…
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Only legitimate court order can stop Dino Melaye’s recall – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said only a legitimate court order could stop the process for the recall of Senator Dino Melaye. In an interview with NAN,…
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Moses Ochonu: Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim is a hypocrite
Hypoby Moses Ochonu Nigeria has minted some overnight hyper-liberal commentators. In the last two days, they've been lecturing us on how the private life of Senator Abba Bukar Ibrahim should…
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[The Music Blog] Jay Z’s 4:44 album is a carefully curated project that does everything right
Shedding the private tag that the Carter Knowles family is known for, the last albums from Beyoncé and Jay Z have been very open about their most intimate dirties. After…
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Cleric, 2 others admit killing UNIOSUN student
An Islamic cleric Sakariyau Abdulrofiu; Ibrahim Ayuba and Yusuf Aliu have confessed that they killed UNIOSUN student, Oluwafemi Shonibare. Punch reports that the confession was made on Tuesday night as they were paraded at the…
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The Thread: “He’s that thick” “Do your job” | Nasty answers follow Trump’s heartfelt question on Twitter
Donald Trump effectively marred 4th of July, America's Independence Day on Twitter by this early morning tweet. To be fair, he was simply trying to understand the workings of Kim…
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