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We are seeing progress in the economy – Osinbajo
by Dolapo Adelana Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria is beginning to "see a bright light at the end of the tunnel" in the nation's economy. Osinbajo said this Thursday…
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The Spelling Bee Challenge: FARO boosts the Adamawa Quiz Debate Contest with products
The Spelling Bee Challenge Adamawa Quiz Debate Contest is boosted with support from Adama Beverages Limited. The company, based in Yola, the Adamawa State Capital, is the maker of FARO…
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“Don’t travel to Kaduna, Adamawa, others” | US, UK, Australia warn citizens
By Azeez Adeniyi The United States and two other countries have warned their citizens not to Kaduna and some other states in Nigeria. This is following the planned closure of…
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Femi Kuti visits Adamawa IDPs camp
Afrobeat icon, Femi Kuti has continued his humanitarian work with a visit to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Adamawa. Kuti had earlier visited Maiduguri IDPs camp in January …
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Adamawa to hold special prayers for Buhari on Friday and Sunday
Adamawa Governor, Mohammed Jibrilla Bindow has announced that the state will on Friday and Sunday, offer special prayers in mosques and churches for the speedy recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari.…
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Madagali suicide bomber had a baby strapped to her back – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said a female suicide bomber who attacked Madagali town in Adamawa State earlier this month had a baby strapped to her back. Adamawa…
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JUST IN: Gunmen attack Adamawa, kill 3 police officers
The Adamawa Police Command have confirmed three policemen dead after an attack by armed persons in Demsa Local Government Area. The Adamawa police spokesperson, Othman Abubakar, also confirmed that two…
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Three female suicide bombers killed by vigilante group in Adamawa
Three suspected female suicide bombers were shot dead on Wednesday by members of a vigilante group in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa while attempting to attack the Gulak market.…
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Boko Haram: Army repels attack on Adamawa community
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday warded off an early morning attack by fleeing insurgents on Dar village in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa. Madagali LGA chairman, Yusuf Mohammed lauded…
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Ex-Adamawa governor, Nyako accepts Supreme Court judgement
Former Governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako said he has accepted the judgement of the Supreme Court on his appeal. The apex court had earlier in Friday dismissed his appeal…
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Adamawa blast: Buhari condoles with families, says attack is an act of desperation
President Muhammadu Buhari expresses heartfelt condolences to the families of victims of the twin bomb blasts in the town of Madagali, Adamawa State which claimed some lives and injured several…
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Adamawa blast: Atiku calls for vigilance
Following Friday's bomb blast in Madagali, Adamawa, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has called for vigilance among residents of the state. At least 30 people were killed in the explosion reportedly…
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Raheem Oluwafunminiyi: Fleeing terror [Nigerian Voices]
by Raheem Oluwafunminiyi The second half of my stay in Adamawa marked a period of both hope and fear. First, there was nationwide strike early in the year but by the…
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Nyako’s reinstatement: S’Court fixes ruling for Dec. 16
The validity of the impeachment of former governor of Adamawa State, Admiral Murtala Nyako (rtd) will be put to bed as the Supreme Court has fixed December 16, 2016 to…
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It’s today! The Future Project and YNaija present Conversations on ‘We Survived Boko Haram’ stories
The Ford Foundation and The Future Project in partnership with Y!/YNaija.com will be holding a 2-hour program tagged Conversations on 'We Survived Boko Haram' stories. This is a gathering of…
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Simon Kolawole: Left with a broken heart
Sadness overwhelmed me — that’s if sadness is not a criminal understatement. Sometime in May 2005, I had taken my daughter to Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) for a Friday…
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LONG READ: What shall we do about the North East?
Surely you must have noticed, the North East of Nigeria has been on a multi-year war that had killed thousands and left millions homeless. Which is perhaps the problem –…
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Former Adamawa Gov. Ngilari remanded in EFCC custody
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has remanded former governor of Adamawa state Bala Ngilari in custody. Justice Nathan Musa of a High Court in Yola ordered Ngilari's detention…
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WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM IX: What Christiana did next
by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram.…
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WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM VII: The ones government left behind
by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram.…
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Adamawa death toll hits 30
The death toll in the attack by herdsmen on Kodomun village in Adamawa state has increased to thirty The Punch reports. The Adamawa State Police Commissioner, Mohammed Ghazzali has been criticised over…
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Farmers, herdsmen clash claim 15 lives in Adamawa
A clash between farmers and herdsmen in Kodomun village of Adamawa state has claimed fifteen lives, leaving several others injured, Channels Television reports. According to the villagers who spoke to Channels Television…
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Boko Haram insurgent arrested while using ATM
The Adamawa state police command on Friday, announced the arrest of a suspected member of the Boko Haram terrorist sect. The suspected insurgent was said to have been arrested while…
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Sam Omatseye: Go forth and give
by Sam Omatseye Three men have shown us the different shades of love. One shows it genuinely, the other as a show man and the third in dubious colour. I…
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Army insists: Sarah Luka is one of the Chibok girls
by Chi Ibe Today, Yakubu Nkeki, the head of the Chibok Abducted Girls Parents group, told the AFP that the girl, Sarah Luka, rescued yesterday is not one of the…
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How depraved, fully grown man raped 4-year-old to death
Little Aisha Ali was doted-on by her 25-year-old uncle but it just so happened that he was a pervert seeking to defile her. The uncle was alleged to have raped…
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EFCC raids Yola Government House, arrests Chief of Staff
A Chief of Staff of Muhammadu Jibrilla, Adamawa state governor has reportedly been arrested by agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over an alleged scam. The aide, AbdurRahman…
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Adamawa explosion possibly caused by ‘accidental discharge’
Accidental discharge is the likely cause of Thursday morning's explosion in the Jimeta Divisional Police Headquarters, in Yola, Adamawa state. The explosion was reported to have rocked the police station…
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Police Divisional HQ in Adamawa rocked by explosion
Jimeta Divisional Police Headquarters, in Yola, Adamawa State has been rocked by a powerful explosion. The explosion, which occurred at about 11:44 am on Thursday, is suspected to be from…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Violent herdsmen aren’t Nigerians’ | Donald Trump lied | APC suspends party chieftain | More stories
Boko Haram attacks Borno villages, kills 30. This Day Over 300 PDP members defect to APC in Delta. Vanguard Somalia president says Boko Haram insurgents are trained in Somalia. Nation…
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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