Tag: Abuja

FG: Over 600 inmates escaped in Kuje prison attack

On Tuesday evening, explosions and gunshots were heard from the direction of Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Boko Haram terrorists launched a ferocious attack on the correctional…

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Religious extremism

Another Nigerian stripped of fundamental human rights and killed for ‘blasphemy’ in Lugbe, Abuja

While we mourn the death of Deborah Samuel, who was killed for supposed blasphemy. She, as a Nigerian citizen, was accused of blasphemy, stoned and burnt to death, notwithstanding the…

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Glo brings Battle of the Year to Nigeria

The World’s biggest dance reality television show, Battle of the Year in Nigeria has officially been unveiled in Nigeria by national telecommunications company Globacom. Widely regarded as the World Cup…

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Broda Shaggi, Iyabo Ojo and Akpororo Turn Up with the Infinix Note10 Nationwide Caravan Tour

Earlier in June this year, Infinix unveiled the Note 10 series in a remarkable online launch featuring top celebrities and incredibly engaging activities. Now, it turned out to be an…

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2021 Heroes Award: Indomie Kick-off Nationwide Search for Extraordinary Children

-          To institute other award categories In line with its corporate social responsibility initiative to honour heroic Nigerian children, Dufil Prima Foods Plc., makers of Indomie instant noodles has announced…

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Maina follows in footsteps of NDDC’s Pondei, slumps in court

We are all, definitely, in pain - borrow your voice from Ayo Fayose. As the popular saying goes; "crime does not pay," and law-abiding citizens of the world have held…

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#EndSARS: Yahaya Bello is out and about again or maybe tensed up too

From all indications, tension seems to be mounting among the political class as young Nigerians mobilise for a second phase of the #EndSARS protest. Not only have there been reports that the…

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FG, CBN disregard the law in attempt to stifle the #EndSARS influence because why not?

Every time you think there is a ray of hope for a truly democratic Nigeria, the government pulls a trick off its sleeves and reminds Nigerians how misplaced such thoughts…

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Sowore’s resilience to the #EndSARS cause makes us ask questions about 2023

Looking back to every event that unfolded in October 2020, from the #EndSARS protests to the #LekkiShooting, it is safe to assume that this period will go down in Nigeria's…

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More than early morning karate exercises, the new SWAT team needs psychological evaluation

Like the popular American one liner goes; "There's a new Sheriff in town." A quote often used to emphasize a change in order, except in this case there's literally a…

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End SARS

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: A divide among the youth is happening and it could harm the #EndSARS movement

If you are a millennial, you, no doubt, must have heard someone from an older generation refer to Nigeria as the Giant of Africa. While this may be a source…

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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Either opportunist thugs or government tools are causing the mayhem in Benin and we don’t know which is worse | #EndSARS

If there is one lesson we can take from history, it's how fickle patience is when a people begin to feel disdain. This single influence has been a reoccurring trend…

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#YNaijaEndSARSUpdate: Is the government fighting back with thugs? | #AlausaProtest

As we've seen historically, through countless cases, a peaceful protest is only a few violent acts away from turning to a national crisis. Protests are naturally a result of the…

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800k in Lagos or 150k in Abuja? All the reasons why you should think well before making a decision

Social media has become a haven for debates that cause actual changes in mindsets. You could learn how not to be stupid on social media, how to stay healthy during…

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Drive-in

Can the drive-in cinema experience save Nollywood’s movie going culture?

Over the weekend, two of the country's biggest players in the Nollywood cineplex industry made some important announcements. They were setting up to experiment with Drive-in cinema as a way…

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The YNaija Cover – Weekend Roundup

Follow the links to read the stories on YNaija:         See other stories we brought your way over the weekend:  

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I was searched on arriving Nigeria – Atiku

Former Vice President and presidential flagbearer of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Abubakar Atiku on Sunday said he was searched by those he termed "agents of the state" in Abuja,…

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Before Kaduna-Abuja rail line suffers failure of mismanagement

Passengers in their numbers on Sunday, August 5, 2018 were stranded at the Kaduna station of the newly commissioned Kaduna to Abuja rail services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation.…

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Police

[The Injustice Blog] Abuja Police Killings: Fact or Farce?

On the third of July 2018 in a rather unusual manner, the Nigerian Police Force through the FCT commissioner of police, Sadiq Bello informed the press that seven police officers…

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The Big 5: House of Reps throws out Peace Corps Bill, Amnesty International accuses Nigerian Military of rights abuses and other stories

These are the major stories you should be monitoring today: The House of Representatives on Thursday has aligned itself with President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to assent to the Peace Corps…

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The Big 5: Reps increase 2018 budget to N9trn, FG releases N10bn to rebuild properties destroyed by crisis and other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: The 2018 budget has been increased to N9.1 trillion by the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives on Tuesday, announced…

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IDP

[The Injustice Blog] As if they’ve not done enough damage, Politicians now use Abuja IDPs as protesters

The precarious state of Internally Displaced Persons across the country has been addressed several times on this blog, international and local humanitarian organizations have also bemoaned the abysmal manner in…

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Hands On Deck

[The Activism Blog] CSI Media moves Hands on Deck to Abuja to spread good will

2018 Good friday has come and gone, but the memory will remain unforgettable for the kids at Divine Wounds of Jesus Christ Orphanage home, Kubwa, Abuja as the Hands on…

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Buhari to depart Abuja for France on Monday

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday will depart Abuja for a summit in Paris, France. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement on Sunday…

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Speech

No cause for alarm over alleged plot to bomb Abuja – FG

The Federal Government on Sunday has said there is no cause for alarm over alleged plans by Boko Haram to attack the Federal Capital Territory and elsewhere around the country.…

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Terrorists have threatened to attack Abuja | US, UK warn citizens

The United States and British  governments have warned their citizens to stay away from Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over alleged threats by terrorist groups to carry out attacks during the festive…

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train

Across Nigeria by Train ‘Travel Beyond your dreams within your Reach’.

There are so many negative attributes to the Nigerian railway system, in spite of that, there is another that gives it hope. As against the old reviews, I think my…

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Emerging political leaders set to storm Abuja on November 22

As the nation gears towards another electioneering year which will determine the state of the economy and eventually return the nation to its lost glory, the need to get it…

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Jidenna arrives Nigeria ahead of Heineken Live Your Music parties in Lagos and Abuja (PHOTOS)

Nigerian-born American artiste, Jidenna arrived Lagos today ahead of the Heineken Live Your Music parties. He is expected to perform on Friday 27th October at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in…

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Music Takeover! Heineken unveils Jidenna as host of Heineken’s Live Your Music parties in Abuja and Lagos

International premium beer brand, Heineken has unveiled Nigerian-American artiste, Jidenna as host of the 2017 Live Your Music parties set to hold in Abuja and Lagos on 27th and 28th October respectively.…

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