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Opinion: Does Buhari want Nigeria to remain one?
by Umar Hassan That 2 of the 3 major tribes are actively clamouring for their own separate nations is in itself a failure for the Buhari administration.What makes it even…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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"…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Anti-Igbo threat: Osinbajo to meet Igbo elders today
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo will meet with leaders from the South-East on Wednesday, the presidency has said. The meeting is related to a notice of quit by some northern youths…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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