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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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Buratai establishes new army unit in Buhari’s hometown, Daura
by Azeez Adeniyi Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai on Friday established a forward operation base in Daura, Katsina State. The base was named Muhammadu Buhari base. Director, Army Public…
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Watch this hilarious video of Hillary Clinton dodging a hug from Trump
by Itunuoluwa Adebo A hilarious video shot during Hilary Clinton's campaign was posted Friday by Phillip Reines, an old time Clinton aide on Twitter. The video shows Clinton on Sept.…
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The Thread: “To have something for the boys” | Witty, eye opening answers to Pastor Sam’s question about Nigeria
Pastor Sam Adeyemi, founder of Daystar Christian Centre Church in Lagos is very passionate about Nigeria. Today, he decided to pose a pertinent question to his followers. Seeing as there…
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President Trump “told” Russians firing ‘nut job’ Comey eased pressure
By Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump allegedly told Russian officials at a meeting between both countries that former FBI Director James Comey is a "nut job" and that firing him relieved…
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Boy, 13, caught with 29 wraps of Indian Hemp
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Osun State Police Command said they have arrested a 13-year-old boy for being in possession of 29 wraps of Indian Hemp and seven wraps of weeds called…
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NNPC GMD, Baru, loses son few weeks after losing wife and sister
by Omoleye Omoruyi Son of Group General Manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru, Mohammed Kawu Baru is dead. This is coming weeks after Baru lost his mother and…
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FG to review report on minimum wage – Ngige
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has said that the Federal Executive Council (FEC), will review the report of the joint committee on national minimum…
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YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors: Ambode on the rise, as Fayose drops by 5
Lagos Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has risen ten places in the latest YNaija effectiveness ranking for governors. Ambode, has been very busy in the past week commissioning one program after another…
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The Thread: “Fleeing your problems?” “Try not to start WW III” | Americans worry about Trump’s international trip
Gosh! Donald Trump has embarked on his first international trip with First Lady, Melania Trump. He intends to visit some holy sites and repair fractured relationships with some countries.…
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Suspended FUTA VC reinstated
by Omoleye Omoruyi The governing council of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), have recalled the suspended Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Adebiyi Daramola. Daramola was suspended alongside the VC…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Omojuwa, Amara Nwankpa and Ayo Sogunro
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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Former Counterterrorism expert blasts Trump | Says he doesn’t represent America
by Itunuoluwa Adebo Former FBI and CIA official Philip Mudd, has once again thrown the President in the slammers by calling him an unredeemable narcissist. Now a Counterterrorism expert on…
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Two Nigerians in the UK fight landlord with planks (WATCH)
by Omoleye Omoruyi Two Nigerians were caught on camera trying to hit their white landlord in the UK with a plank while he evicted them from his house. One of…
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“President Buhari is an Igbo hater, radical Islamist and a racist” | 5 things we learnt from Fani-Kayode’s recent statement
by Tolu Omoyeni Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode is not a fan of President Muhammadu Buhari or his administration and he has never failed to severely criticize his…
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Diabetes: Researchers develop drug to replace insulin injection
by Omoleye Omoruyi A research by Australian scientists reveals that diabetic patients might soon be able to use drugs instead of insulin injections in treating the illness. Led by the Universoty…
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Militants kidnap 4 Itsekiri leaders, others
by Omoleye Omoruyi It has been reported that four Itsekiri leaders and some officials of Elcrest, an indigenous firm operating in the Niger Delta region, have been kidnapped by men…
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Skales, Korede Bello, Humblesmith, Harry Song to Perform at Yaw’s #APERE on May 28 in Lagos
Comedian and OAP Steve ‘Yaw’ Onu will be staging his annual ‘Yaw Live on Stage’ event titled APERE featuring Sound Sultan on Sunday, May 28 2017 at Eko Hotels Convention Centre, Lagos…
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[The Sexuality Blog]: There have always been queer Nigerians, get over it
We say it here all the time on the sexuality blog in response to the hateful and very inaccurate statement that homosexuality and queerness is some scourge brought in by…
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UTME 2017: JAMB debunks rumour of marks deduction
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says candidates who wrote the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) should disregard any information of deduction of marks. In a…
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Enyinnaya Abaribe takes top spot as Bukola Saraki rises three places | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for senators
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has risen three places in the latest YNaija effectiveness ranking for senators. Saraki's rise follows the decision of the National Assembly under his leadership to finally…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Fleeing Boko Haram insurgents relocating from Sambisa to Taraba forest Taraba State governor, Darius Ishaku on Thursday said fleeing…
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90 Nigerians deported by South Africa
by Omoleye Omoruyi The South African government on Friday deported 90 Nigerians for committing immigration-related offences. Spokesman of the Lagos Airport Police Command, DSP Joseph Alabi, confirmed in Lagos. Alabi…
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UTME 2017: We didn’t extend deadline for registration – JAMB
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has debunked reports of extension of the date of registration for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Head of…
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President Trump’s approval ratings hit new low in polls
by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump's approval ratings have hit another low in new polls, following drama filled weeks of and controversial decisions in the White House. The latest Politico/Morning Consult…
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U.S. House of Rep. to send healthcare bill to Senate in some weeks
by Itunuoluwa Adebo House Speaker Paul Ryan, Friday said the U.S House of Representatives will send its healthcare overhaul plan passed earlier this month to the Senate in a few…
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92-year-old man caught trying to abuse 11-year-old girl
by Omoleye Omoruyi A 92-year-old pensioner has become Britain’s oldest paedophile to be caught trying to sexually abuse an under-aged girl. Ivor Gifford was trapped by The Hunted One after they…
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EFCC top official allegedly acquires houses, hectares of land (DOCUMENTS)
by Omoleye Omoruyi A top official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been accused of corrupt practices. Abubakar Aliyu Madaki retired as a Superintendent of Police in…
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Fact Check: Why the double standard, Trump? You crucified Hillary and others for mishandling classified information
by Ezinne Ajoku On the 10th of May, President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, hosted the Russian ambassador, Sergey V. Lavrov, and the Russian foreign minister,…
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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