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November 4, 2023
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The Naira Gains Against the Dollar in the Black Market at 980/$; Rwanda Welcomes All Africans to Visit Without Visa Requirements | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. The naira gains against the dollar in the black market at 980/$ Nigerians began this week optimistic as the naira gains against the US Dollar, rising to 980/$. On November 3, the naira gained 980/$... Read More
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July 10, 2023
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Tinubu Emerges as Chairman of ECOWAS; Fayose Admits Working Against Atiku in Presidential Election | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss Tinubu Emerges as Chairman of ECOWAS President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been elected as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) during the 63rd ordinary session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads... Read More
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August 24, 2022
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U.S. to repatriate fresh $23m Abacha loot to Nigeria; Fake news, misinformation is worsening insecurity – Lai Mohammed | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

U.S. to repatriate fresh $23m Abacha loot to Nigeria Lagos, FG start fresh COVID-19 vaccination Fake news, misinformation worsening insecurity – Lai Mohammed 4 kidnapped Catholic Reverend Sisters freed in Imo Gunmen kill driver, abduct two Catholic priests Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you... Read More
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May 5, 2020
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FG to disinfect schools nationwide | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

The Federal Government has revealed that it plans to disinfect and decontamination of schools nationwide. Muhammad Mahmood, the Minister of Environment disclosed this at the Presidential Task Force briefing on COVID-19 in Abuja. He said the Federal Ministry of Environment would get the data of schools nationwide from the Federal Ministry of Education before commencing.... Read More
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February 18, 2020
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Ighalo plays against Chelsea, makes history; Sharia Council dares Boko Haram – 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo made history on Monday night as he came on for new club Manchester United in the 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, replacing Anthony Martial in the 90th minute. Ighalo wearing the number 25 jersey, broke two records on Monday night – He is now the first Nigerian player to play... Read More
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January 30, 2020
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FG to receive fresh $321m Abacha loot, Cabals are not controlling my government – Buhari | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Cabals are not controlling my government – Buhari  President Buhari has refuted claims of a cabal influencing decisions in his government. First Lady, Aisha Buhari has been claiming for a while now that a cabal is controlling her husband’s government. President Buhari in an interview with The Interview Newspaper stated that he’s the only one that took an oath... Read More
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October 23, 2019
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: South Africans have resumed xenophobic attack on Nigerians

Nigerians living in Mpumalanga province of South Africa have been subjected to another attack by South Africans in renewed xenophobic violence. Information on the attack is still sketchy at the time of writing this report, but it was gathered that the leadership of Nigerian Citizens In South Africa (NICASA) and Nigeria’s Consular General to South Africa... Read More
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June 5, 2019
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The YNaija Cover – the 5th of June

Follow the links to read all our latest stories: The Big 5: FCT residents didn’t vote for me but I’ll secure them – Buhari; Fresh trouble for Gbaja as court summons him on eve of speakership contest | Other top stories   The Late 5: UK seizes fresh £211m Abacha loot; Nigeria’s Muhammad-Bande emerges UNGA... Read More
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July 16, 2018
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The Big 5: Falana wants urgent meeting of Nigeria Police Council, France emerge as World Cup Champions and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has urged governors of the 36 states and President Muhammadu Buhari to convene an urgent meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to deliberate on the organisation, administration and general supervision of the Police. In a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos,... Read More
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November 16, 2017
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The Big 5: U.S.’ claims to Abacha loot, NCC’s new idea and, other stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The NCC is set to give directives to telecommunications firms to give 14 days grace to data users to renew their data or finish the unused data. Considering the loot is in dollars, the United States has said it would not release a said... Read More
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November 8, 2017
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The Big 5: Obasanjo appointed into UN mediation board, Jersey Island gives condition for return of Abacha’s loot, and other stories

Good Morning. Here are top five stories you should be monitoring today. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has been appointed into the United Nations Secretary General’s High-Level Advisory Board on Mediation. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday urged the National Assembly to ensure the Federal Government withdraw from the Organisation of Islamic Conference and other religious... Read More
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October 27, 2017
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Civil society groups will monitor recovered assets

The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami says the federal government has concluded plans to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Switzerland for the release of another $321 million recovered from the family of late Sani Abacha. According to him, a key component of the MOU is focused on meeting... Read More
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December 10, 2016
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‘FG to pay Swiss govt. $79m to recover $400m Abacha loot’

I’m order to recover part of the monies looted by former Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, the Federal Government has reportedly agreed to pay the Government of Switzerland the sum of $79m, The Punch reports. The Chairman of the Civil Society Network Against Corruption, Mr. Olanrewaju Suraj, made the disclosure dhis during a seminar to commemorate... Read More
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October 16, 2016
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US completing paper works for repatriation of $550m Abacha loot – Malami

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has said the United States is completing paper works to repatriate $550m Abacha loot stashed in the country. While speaking to Vanguard, Malami said what is remaining is the completion of paper works by the US. “We have done our part by providing the... Read More
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September 25, 2016
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Probe FG over $4bn recovered Abacha loot, Falana tells EFCC

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) on Saturday petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe the Federal Government over the recovered loot of former military leader, Gen. Sani Abacha. In a letter addressed to the commission’s acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu, Falana said the Federal Government has not accounted for the funds recovered... Read More
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September 5, 2016
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US set to return $458m of Abacha’s loot – AGF

The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Salihu Isah on Sunday revealed that the United States of America was planning to return $458 million looted and kept in the country by the General Sani Abacha administration. He said the U.S. Department of Justice, through its U.S.... Read More
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July 29, 2016
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Swiss govt. agree to return $321m Abacha loot

The Switzerland government has agreed to return the sum of $321 million stashed in the nation’s bank by the late dictator Sani Abacha. Both countries on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to effect the repatriation. The pact also seeks to block accounts linked to stolen funds. In 2005, Switzerland repatriated $722m stolen by Abacha... Read More
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December 22, 2015
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Abacha loot diversion: Why Okonjo-Iweala must be probed – Femi Falana

Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, to look into the alleged diversion of $500m loot recovered from the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha. Falana’s petition, dated December 18, was addressed to the Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu. The lawyer asked the EFCC boss to investigate and... Read More
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September 5, 2013
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Abacha loot: Two arrested in UK over £20m

by ‘Jola Sotubo Years after his demise, the name of former Nigerian military ruler,Sani Abacha, is still causing controversy around the globe. Efforts have been made to trace the funds reportedly embezzled by the late dictator and those efforts have extended to the United kingdom. Investigations have uncovered another £20m(N5.12billion) reportedly laundered by Abacha through... Read More
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