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The Thread: How America’s legislature propagates slavery using prisoners
Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 and the Thirteenth Amendment was ratified in December 1865 effectively abolishing slavery, apparently it continues unchecked in the United…
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Opinion: Nigerian youth and the get rich quick syndrome
by Alex Enemanna Over the years, our youths have been caught in the web of devising means to survive and remaining afloat in a capitalist society like ours. With the…
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The Thread: #Nepawahala | NEPA takes major L on Twitter NG
Our electricity problems in Nigeria looks like it's been from time immemorial. With each new Minister of Power, our electricity woes get compounded. At this point, Nigerians are convinced constant…
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Law student cuts off rapist’s penis
by Azeez Adeniyi An Indian law student on Friday severed a man's manhood for allegedly attempting to rape her at her house. The police said the 23-year-old lady said she…
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Opinion: Is content really King?
by Tenu Awoonor Recently I was thinking of the increase in adoption OTT players have gained and the consequent dilemma it’s wrapping around operators who now have to grapple with…
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Shame upon evil wishers | Adesina blasts those wishing Buhari dead
by Azeez Adeniyi Spokesman to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina has berated those spreading rumours about the President's death. In a published article “They learnt Nothing, and forgot nothing”, Adesina…
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Peregrino Brimah: Jonathan actually defeated Boko Haram while Buhari mopped up
by Peregrino Brimah For posterity, it is important that we are honest in recording accounts of the day. When we are partial and political, we only do injustice to ourselves…
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998 Boko Haram captives rescued; 2,500 whistleblower tips | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
€2million - The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has reported that the Federal Government paid Boko Haram insurgents two million euros for the release of 82 abducted Chibok girls. 998 - The…
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Another male suicide bomber attacks University of Maiduguri
by Azeez Adeniyi A male suicide bomber on Saturday attacked the University of Maiduguri for the third time in a week, SaharaReporters reports. According to the online newspaper, the explosion…
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The Thread: “Shooting blanks” | All the ways men cause female infertility
Stories abound of mother-in-laws terrorising their son's wives because they can't give birth and husbands throwing their wives out of the house because she can't give him a child. In…
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Parents of released Chibok girls arrive Abuja (PHOTOS)
Parents of the 82 Chibok girls recently released by terrorist group, Boko Haram have arrived Abuja to reunite with their daughters. Minister of Women Affairs, AlHassan Jummai had during a…
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How ‘FG paid €2m’ for release of 82 Chibok girls – Report
by Azeez Adeniyi The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has reported that the Federal Government paid Boko Haram insurgents two million euros for the release of 82 abducted Chibok girls. According…
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Farooq Kperogi: Xenophilia, fake sovereignty and Nigeria’s slavish politicians
By Farooq A. Kperogi Sometime in 2012 at the height of Goodluck Jonathan’s unnerving incompetence amid rising Boko Haram insurgency, I made a tongue-in-cheek suggestion that Nigeria’s governance should be…
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See photos of comedian I Go Dye mum’s mansion
by Azeez Adeniyi Comedian I go dye recently built a mansion for his mum in Benin. In an Instagram post, the comedian said he had always dreamt of building a…
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The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversations this week
These are the top 10 stories that drove conversations this week. Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya dies of cardiac arrest Nollywood actress Moji Olaiya passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest…
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Moji Olaiya’s burial canceled in Canada as Ekiti govt intervenes
by Azeez Adeniyi The burial of Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya slated for Friday in Canada was canceled, Encomium reports. This was reportedly due to the intervention of the Ekiti State…
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“I am constantly chasing the next opportunity to create something that adds value” | Zainab Balogun speaks with Leading Ladies Africa
When Zainab Balogun made her way back to Nigeria some years ago, there was only one goal on her mind: to push her love for media and entertainment beyond a…
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‘I miss my son’ | Mercy Aigbe’s estranged husband laments
by Azeez Adeniyi Lanre Gentry, estranged husband of Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has said he misses his son. The actress had packed out of their matrimonial home along with her…
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How I attempted to defraud Buhari’s children – Suspect
by Azeez Adeniyi Charles Abam, a former police sergeant has been arrested by the police for attempting to defraud the children of President Muhammadu Buhari. Abam reportedly confessed that he…
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Biafra’s Forgotten Soldiers VII: We don’t pray for another war – Veteran
by Patrick Egwu Ejike Seventy-year-old Francis Njoku tries to rest one of his legs atop his neatly dressed bedspread in a one-room apartment where he lives at the Oji-River resettlement…
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Just In: Trump arrives Saudi Arabia for first foreign tour
by Azeez Adeniyi US President Donald Trump has landed in Saudi Arabia for his foreign tour since taking office. Trump will hold talks with leaders in the ultra-conservative kingdom later…
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‘Parents of released Chibok girls to arrive Abuja today’
by Azeez Adeniyi The parents of 82 Chibok girls recently released by terrorist group, Boko Haram Willa arrive Abuja today, The Nation reports. The newspaper reports that the Federal Government…
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Troops rescue 998 persons from Boko Haram, destroy bomb factory
by Azeez Adeniyi Troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade of the Nigerian Army on Friday rescued 998 Boko Haram captives during a fighting patrol in some villages in Borno. According…
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Fired Comey to testify about Russia’s ‘interference’ in elections that saw Trump secure White House
by Azeez Adeniyi Former FBI Chief, James Comey who was fired by President Donald Trump has agreed to testify publicly about Russian interference in the 2016 elections, lawmakers announced Friday.…
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Ebola: We are on top of the situation – Health minister
by Azeez Adeniyi The Minister of health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has said the Federal Government is ready to ensure the recent outbreak of Ebola virus in Congo does not spread…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 20th of May
Follow these links to read our cover stories and analysis on YNaija this morning:
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Dele Momodu: Open letter to Prophet T.B Joshua
by Dele Momodu My dear Prophet, I’m very certain this letter must come to you as a big surprise. But that is the nature of this column. It is in…
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I have stopped many people from committing suicide – TeeBillz
by Azeez Adeniyi TeeBillz, husband to music star, Tiwa Savage has said he has stopped many people from committing suicide since his rehabilitation. TeeBillz had attempted to jump into the…
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British wedding of the year? | 5 things to expect at Pippa Middleton’s wedding today
Pippa Middleton is not exactly royalty but she happens to be the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton’s only siste…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Ebonyi lawmaker, Maria Ude Nwachi needs to get herself together and stop being a joke
What in the world is going on with this Ebonyi legislator, Maria Ude Nwachi? And worse off, why do most people think she's hilarious? How is it anywhere near funny…
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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