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Arewa Youth
July 1, 2017
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Farooq Kperogi: The intellectual case against Nigeria’s break up (Pt III)

by Farooq Kperogi What I have said about the Yoruba people (see part II) is also true of many other ethnic groups in Nigeria. But, for reasons of space, I will only highlight the constructedness of Hausa, Igbo, and Ogoni. The notion of Hausa as a collective ethnic identity, particularly in its current form, is... Read More
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June 28, 2017
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Opinion: Between Nigerian Igbos and Biafran agitators – A Northerner’s perspective

by Yushau A. Shuaib The sweet memory of my youth service year in an Igboland of Asaba, Delta State in the 90s, is what I have continued to relish whenever a discourse on tribalism, sectionalism and the likes are on the front burner in my beloved country, Nigeria. As non-indigenes, especially young Northerners, we were... Read More
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June 28, 2017
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. TREASURY LOOTERS TO BE GRANTED “FULL AND COMPLETE AMNESTY” The House of Representatives is reportedly considering a law that would grant looters of Nigerian treasury “full and complete amnesty”. 2. TUITION FEES HIKE: SENATE SUMMONS 38 VCS The Nigerian Senate is set to summon Vice... Read More
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June 28, 2017
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The YNaija Tracklist: Pro-Trump group pulls ads criticizing Heller over Obamacare | Treasury looters to be granted “full and complete amnesty” | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. I’m ready to submit myself if I’m declared wanted – Arewa Youth leader, Yerima – YNaija Treasury looters to be granted “full and complete amnesty” – YNaija Tuition fees hike: Senate summons 38 varsity VCs – YNaija Over 2,000 PDP members defect to APC in Rivers – YNaija Police nab... Read More
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June 27, 2017
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Opinion: Nigeria’s careless dance to the drumbeats of disintegration

by Nduka Odo It is obvious to all that Nnamdi Kanu and his Indigenous People of Biafra disparage a continued existence of one united Federal Republic of Nigeria. Their agitations for the secession or restoration of the sovereign state of Biafra from Nigeria landed him and others into Kuje prison under the hands of President... Read More
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June 26, 2017
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Igbo quit notice: Refusal to arrest Arewa youth a case of double standard – Ijaw youth

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has said the refusal of security agencies to arrest northern youths who issued quit notice to Igbos was a case of double standard. In a statement signed by its President, Eric Omare, on Monday said the quit notice poses great security threat to the country. “The Arewa youths quit notice... Read More
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June 25, 2017
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Kaduna Declaration: Yerima replies Falana, says he has the support of Northern elders

The Co-Convener of the Coalition of Northern Groups and leader of Arewa Consultative Youth Forum, Shettima Yerima, has challenged human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, to go to his hometown and see if he can win an election. At a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, Falana described Yerima as a “Lagos man” and so had... Read More
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June 23, 2017
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Kaduna Declaration: Arewa Youth call for the arrest of the NSA, IGP and DSS Director

The Coalition of Northern youths under the auspices of Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA), have called on the Yemi Osinbajo to sack the National Security Adviser, Inspector General of Police and Director of State Security Services for their failure to arrest those behind the “Kaduna Declaration”. Osinbajo and Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai had earlier ordered... Read More
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June 22, 2017
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Opinion: 5 observations Nigeria’s separatist groups need to ponder on

by Jideofor Adibe   The hot news these days is the current notice given by some Northern ‘youths’ under the aegis of Coalition of Northern Youth Groups for the Igbo to leave the 12 Northern states by October 1 2017. The group claimed their action was a response to the persistent demand for Biafra by... Read More
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June 21, 2017
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Igbo quit notice: Arewa youth will be arrested no matter how long it takes – El-Rufai

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai on Tuesday said he would arrest members of the northern coalition groups that gave the Igbo a three-month ultimatum to leave the region no matter how long it takes. The youths who gave the ultimatum in an open letter to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo said the Igbos should be allowed... Read More
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June 18, 2017
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DSS warns those promoting disunity through hate speeches to desist

The Department of State Services (DSS) has said it would deal with persons promoting disunity and tension in the country. The agency said it will deal with those found culpable, asking them to stop immediately. The DSS also noted that it has launched an investigation to unmask the sponsors of the recent wave of hate... Read More
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June 17, 2017
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Opinion: Too late to save divided, separate, hostile and unequal Nigeria

by Bayo Olu We have witnessed the independence of Slovenia from the former Yugoslavia, the collapse of the Soviet Union, the division of the former Czechoslovakia, and the separation of both Eritrea from Ethiopia and South Sudan from Sudan. Numerous of successful secessions have allowed people greater freedom and self-determination: Greek independence from the Ottoman... Read More
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June 16, 2017
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Peregrino Brimah: If you arrest Arewa Youth, you must arrest Senator Ekweremadu

by Peregrino Brimah I totally disagree with any deportment towards ejecting peoples who have come to live peacefully in any territory, however I am fully in support of the right of self determination as decided upon by the majority. This noted, as regards the recent posture of the federal and Kaduna state governments, there is once again a... Read More
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June 14, 2017
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Full text of Osinbajo’s warning to Arewa youth over Igbo quit notice (READ)

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday held a meeting with northern elders over an ultimatum by youths in the region asking Igbos in the north to leave before October 1. Osinbajo warned the youths, while stating that any attempt to disrupt the peace of the country will be taken seriously. The Acting President also said... Read More
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June 13, 2017
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Arewa youth ultimatum: Osinbajo to meet northern, Igbo leaders

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is  expected to meet with Northern elders on Tuesday over an ultimatum given by some northern youths, asking Igbos in the region to leave. According to Daily Trust, the meeting will take place at 4pm at the Old Banquet Hall of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The acting president will... Read More
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June 12, 2017
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The YNaija Tracklist | ‘Buhari not returning soon’ | Clean up the White House or I fire you – Donald Trump threatens Priebus | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. ‘Buhari not returning soon’ – Presidency sources – YNaija Dino Melaye turns pastor, insists he cannot be recalled – YNaija “We’re surprised that Northern youth calling for secession haven’t been arrested – Ohanaeze – YNaija Boko Haram kills 8 in Borno – YNaija “I ccollect ransom in dollars because am... Read More
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June 10, 2017
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Northern Youth Council asks FG to arrest supporters of ‘The Kaduna Declaration’

The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has asked the Federal Government to arrest Arewa Youth that asked Igbo to vacate the North within three months. They also demanded arrest of Ango Abdullahi, Northern Elders’ Forum spokesman, for supporting them, Daily Post reports. NYCN told newsmen on Saturday in Kaduna that if Ango Abdullahi and... Read More
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June 10, 2017
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The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversation this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. 1. My husband is recovering fast – Aisha Buhari speaks from London After 23 days of the President’s medical vacation in the UK, Nigeria’s first lady, Aisha Buhari, visited him. Speaking through her Senior Special Assistant on Administration, Hajo Sani, she said the President... Read More
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June 8, 2017
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Northern youth rescind on decision, asks Igbos to stay

The Northern youth coalition, headed by the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum have had a ‘rethink’ of “The Kaduna Declaration”, asking the Igbos remain in the Northern region. In a video published on social media, the President of the Arewa Youth Forum, Yerim Shettima, and President of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, Youth Congress, Isaac Bolami,... Read More
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Idris
June 8, 2017
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“I want us to be alert” – Police IG speaks on Northern youth threat

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the investigation and subsequent arrest of members of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum for asking the Igbos to vacate the North. The Northern Youth on June 6, at a news conference in Kaduna, gave the Igbos a three-months ultimatum to vacate the region, calling it “The Kaduna... Read More
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June 7, 2017
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“We cannot afford to toil with the destiny of this country” | Northern governors disown Arewa youth over 30-day ultimatum

Governors of the nineteen northern States on Wednesday, disowned a coalition of Northern Youths, led by the Areas, who reportedly issued a 30-day ultimatum to Igbos to vacate the Northern region. ‎Borno Governor and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Kashim Shettima, spoke on behalf of his colleagues in Maiduguri on Wednesday. The forum... Read More
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June 7, 2017
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. FG orders opening of N-Power portal on June 17 Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has directed that online portal of the Federal Government’s job initiative, N-Power, be re-opened on June 17. 2. Stealing public funds too easy, recovery difficult – Adeosun The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun... Read More
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