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Minimum wage: We are losing patience, NLC tells FG
The Nigeria Labour Congress has said workers are losing patience over the proposed National Minimum Wage. The congress urged the Federal Government to announce the membership of the Minimum wage…
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I really can’t explain this feeling | D’Banj on being a father
Singer D'Banj is excited at the birth of his son, Daniel Oyebanjo. The singer had announced the birth of his first child on Friday, having managed to keep his marriage…
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Arsenal FC, Donald & Melania Trump, Yemi Osinbajo | Here are last week’s winners and losers
From the sword-wielding American president to his fashion killer wife to trophy lifting Gunners, here are last week's winners and losers. WINNERS Arsenal FC In the 79th minute of the…
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[The Church Blog] Morning Devotion: Victoria Orenze is from another plane, and another dimension
Fire!
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‘APC to hold convention after Ramadan’
The All Progressives Congress has scheduled to hold after the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Punch reports. This is coming barely three days after APC governors and the party’s National…
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Time to stop German cars sales in the U.S | Trump tells European leaders
U.S President Donald Trump has said “the Germans are bad, very bad” while meeting with European leaders in Brussels on Thursday, according to the German news magazine Der Spiegel. Trump…
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Kidnappers of Lagos school pupils demand N1bn ransom
Kidnappers of six pupils of Igbonla Model College, Epe, Lagos State, have demanded N1bn ransom for their release, Punch reports. The parents were reportedly contacted on Saturday and allowed to…
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Pius Adesanmi: The Coconut on the head of Nigerian Christianity
by Pius Adesanmi. Ambode versus Chaplain... I haven't seen Ambode's denial or clarification. I haven't heard his own side of the story. We also haven't heard from Mrs. Ambode. If…
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Shoving Prime Ministers, Grabbing glowing orbs | 8 cringeworthy moments from Donald Trump’s first international trip
"I think we hit a home run no matter where we went. Now we’re getting on that very big plane and heading back to Washington. I can think of no…
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Buhari attempting to silence Igbo leaders in the opposition – Fayose
Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said President Muhammadu Buhari is planning to silence all Igbo leaders in the opposition parties. Fayose said this while reacting to the reported raid…
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IT failure forces British Airways to cancel flights from Heathrow, Gatwick
IT systems failure has forced the British Airways to cancel all its flights out of major London airports Heathrow and Gatwick on Saturday. "We have experienced a major IT system…
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Sleeper-in-chief, Trump appeared to have dozed off at G-7 Summit
US President Donald Trump has been caught sleeping during the G-7 Summit held in Italy this weekend. Italian Prime Minister, Paolo Gentiloni who hosted the summit was speaking when Trump…
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“It’s either Biafra or death” | Nnamdi Kanu says Biafra will happen in the next few months (WATCH)
Clearly going against his bail conditions, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has said the creation of a sovereign state of Biafra will be achieved in the…
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MASSOB faults IG’s directive on May 30 protest
The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has faulted the alert by Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on the sit-at-home protest by Biafrans to mark…
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Igbos most affected by economic recession – Ohakim
Former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim has said Igbos are the most affected by the Economic recession. Ohakim spoke on Saturday at the inaugural Chinua Achebe International Conference held…
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The Thread: Donald Trump returns to tweet storm mode and Americans go on the attack
As Donald Trump makes his way back to the United States after nine days on his debut world tour, his Twitter fingers pick up steam. In less than 24 hours,…
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Osinbajo returns home from G7 summit
Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has announced his return from the G7 summit in Sicily, Italy. Through a tweet, he said, “Honored to represent Nigeria today at G7 summit Africa outreach…
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Dogara bestowed with chieftaincy title in Aba
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Saturday, was honoured with the title, Ome Udo 1 (Peace Maker) of Aba at the palace of the traditional ruler of…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Osinbajo + Arsenal fans can’t believe their good fortune
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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Africa is confident of the future | Read Osinbajo’s statement at the G7 summit
Yemi Osinbajo at the G7 Summit in Sicily Italy, cites energy and talent of youths as sources of optimism. Osinbajo spoke today at the G7 Summit special outreach forum on…
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[The Sexuality Blog]: Here’s something we never thought we’d see in our lifetimes
At the ongoing 2017 NATO summit, spouses of the coalition's leaders assembled for events organised in their honour. But this year, among the first wives and official partners was a…
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[The Music Blog]: Wait a minute, did American singer Pia Mia jack Phyno’s song?
With years of covers by Olu Maintain and uncredited sampling by P-Square in Nigeria music history, who knew the day would come when Nigerian artists could potentially lay a copyrights…
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[The Music Blog]: Between porting to Glo and why 2face really quit The Voice
Earlier last week, it was news that 2face was leaving Airtel's The Voice after only one season. The news would further go on to be that 2Baba (as he likes…
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Isaac Adewole retains position as Nigeria’s best minister | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for ministers
Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole has retained his number one spot as the most effective minister in the Nigeria. Adewole, who is a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of…
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Memoirs Of Being Single, MOBS presents: Singles Beach Fun Fair
We are so happy and proud to announce the first MOBS "Singles Beach Fun Fair". Trust us there is nowhere else you would rather be on the 24th of June,…
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Pamela Braide: Dear Governor Ayade, here’s a guide to fixing Cross River at 50 disaster
by Pamela Braide Here is FREE advice to the Cross River State government: the Cross River at 50 is directionless hubris, highlighted by an ill thought out rebranding exercise that…
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Osinbajo appoints NPC, BOI chiefs
Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has approved the following appointments for some Federal Government Parastatals, Agencies and Commissions: Ali Usman—Chairman, National Pension Commission. Funso Doherty—Director-General, National Pension Commission. Manase Benga—Executive Commissioner,…
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Presidency releases photos of Buhari to mark Children’s Day
The Presidency on Saturday, in Abuja released some filed pictures of President Muhammadu Buhari with children in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to mark the 2017 Children’s Day. Buhari is however…
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Bukola Saraki is the best senator in Nigeria | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for senators
Love him or hate him, the President of the Senate, Abubakar Bukola Saraki is proving to be a man of his words. Two weeks ago, he delivered on his promise…
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5 intriguing things we learned about Melania Trump from her first international trip
On the 19th of May, Donald Trump accompanied by his wife Melania, his daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner, embarked on their maiden international tour. Their itinerary crisscrossed Saudi…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy