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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Zulum Accuses Soldiers, Politicians of Collaborating with Boko Haram
Zulum accuses soldiers, politicians of collaborating with Boko Haram German envoy warns West Africa against relying on Russia for security Nigeria’s debt servicing jumps 50% in four months Over 4,900…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria’s Passport Ranked 96th Worldwide with Access to 46 Countries
Nigeria's passport ranked 96th worldwide with access to 46 countries Telcos set to disconnect banks over ₦250b USSD debt Depots increase petrol price to ₦950/litre ASUU raises awareness about the…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Boko Haram Attacks Yobe School, Shoots Students Dead
Boko Haram attacks Yobe school, shoots students dead FG pleads with resident doctors to suspend the strike and resume work Mpox Outbreak: Nigeria records eight more cases 70,000 students including…
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Nigeria Will Give Full Support to Investors – Shettima Pledges at Russia-Africa Summit; Nnamdi Kanu Calls Off Weekly Sit-At-Home in South-East | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nigeria Will Give Full Support to Investors - Shettima Pledges at Russia-Africa Summit President Tinubu Set To Back Google in Empowering Nigerians with 1 Million Digital Jobs Ex-Soldier Nabbed for…
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Seyi Tinubu Promises Nigerians Renewed Hope Amidst Fuel Price Hike; Boko Haram’ll be Child’s Play – Asari Dokubo Warns Rivers Gov, Fubara | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Seyi Tinubu Promises Nigerians Renewed Hope Amidst Fuel Price Hike Boko Haram’ll be Child’s Play – Asari Dokubo Warns Rivers Gov, Fubara Presidency Reaffirms Federal Universities in Nigeria Remain Tuition-Free…
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Obasanjo Reveals Startling Truth Behind Boko Haram’s Origins in Nigeria
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed some crucial insights into the early stages of the Boko Haram insurgency in the country's northeastern region. Speaking at the launch of his…
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Buhari: “I have stabilized the country and fulfilled my promise on Boko Haram”
President Major General Muhammadu Buhari (ret.) claims that "God has helped" his regime "eliminate Boko Haram" in the North-East. The President acknowledged that terrorism posed the greatest security danger his…
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I am Igbo ticket to presidency – Atiku; Banks unable to meet surging demand for new naira | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
I am Igbo ticket to presidency - AtikuBanks unable to meet surging demand for new nairaEFCC recovers over N30 billion from suspended AGF83,000 Boko Haram fighters surrenderEFCC keeping tabs on…
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I’m ready to lead, and I’m convinced Nigerians will vote me – Tinubu; Peter Obi gives bogus figures — APC chieftain, Dele Alake | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
I'm ready to lead, and I'm convinced Nigerians will vote me - TinubuPeter Obi gives bogus figures — APC chieftain, Dele AlakeRein in your attack dogs - Wike warns AtikuHundreds…
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Buhari to unveil redesigned naira notes today; Boko Haram kill 10 Chadian soldiers at Nigerian border | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Buhari to unveil redesigned naira notes todayBoko Haram kill 10 Chadian soldiers at Nigerian borderUS govt restates visa ban warning to election riggersOsun inauguration: Security agencies issue warning against rumoured…
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Defence minister says all 64 Boko Haram suspects escaped from Kuje prison
Bashir Magashi, Minister of Defence, says all Boko Haram suspects in Kuje prison in the federal capital territory (FCT) escaped. The minister spoke on Wednesday at a media briefing at the facility in Abuja, as gunmen…
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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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Okada ban enforcement begins today; Bandits abduct students, travellers on Birnin-Gwari road | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
‘Boko Haram commander, deputy killed’ in BornoCourt grants Okorocha ₦500m bail in alleged ₦2.9bn fraud suitFormer police commissioner, 3 others to be served hearing notice on killing of the Ekwulobia…
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Lagos CP says most okada riders are criminals and have been seen with pistols; Buhari signs national health insurance bill into law | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Lekki Phase 1 residents seek permanent Okada banEl-Rufai seeks to wipe out communities on the Kaduna-Abuja highway'Most okada riders are criminals'Buhari signs national health insurance bill into law'Nigeria to earn…
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Tems become first Nigerian to debut at No. 1 on billboard 100; world’s first malaria vaccine coming to Nigeria | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
TUC threatens strike over ASUU strike - againTems become first Nigerian to debut at No. 1 on billboard 100World’s first malaria vaccine coming to Nigeria, others in Sub-Saharan AfricaNigeria to…
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UN supports integration of ex-Boko Haram insurgents; GSM operators propose 40% increase in price of calls, data | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
UN Secretary-General supports Nigeria’s integration of ex-Boko Haram insurgents MTN, Mafab get NCC nod to rollout 5G services by AugustOgun gov’s aide, Abidemi Rufai, pleads guilty to $350,000 fraud in…
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Corruption is the only thing thriving under Buhari – Bishop Kukah; anti-graft officials accuse Buhari of obstructing corruption fight | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
*'EFCC, ICPC officials accuse Buhari of sabotaging fight against corruption' | *Joint task force reportedly kills 10 Boko Haram commanders in Lake Chad region | *Buhari has allowed corruption to thrive - Bishop Kukah | *Labour minister, Ngige, declares for presidency | *West African scientists to boost COVID-19 vaccine production
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A timeline of promises to ‘name’ Boko Haram sponsors and the usual endpoint
The Northern Youths Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in August 2021 gave President Muhammadu Buhari's government a 14-day ultimatum to publish the names of those in his administration said to be…
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Borno IDP Camps: Could Governor Zulum be misplacing the difference between ‘prostitution’ and rape?
On Wednesday, July 7 2021, Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, lamented that prostitution is on the rise within the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps of the…
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Presidency’s response to #PantamiMustGo: And democracy went into coma | The #YNaijaCover
Never do anything against conscience even if the state demands it.- Albert Einstein 8:27pm. Thursday, 22nd April 2021. The evening turned out to be one of the lowest moments in Nigeria's…
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#PantamiResign: Haunting shadow for embattled Communications Minister or…? | #YNaijaCover
I once heard a famous preacher say: "Yesterday is in the tomb, tomorrow is in the womb, today is in your hands." For anyone this counsel is given, it definitely…
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7 years since the Chibok kidnap and government’s failure to protect schoolchildren
On April 14, 2014 in the remote town of Chibok, Borno, trucks belonging to the insurgent group Boko Haram invaded the Government Secondary School and abducted 276 schoolgirls from their…
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What we know about the latest school abduction in Kaduna
Banditry and kidnap is on the fast rise and the Federal College of Forestry in Kaduna is the latest site, suspected gunmen invading the college and abducting a still-undisclosed number…
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“Boko Haram is a creation of the Nigerian State.” – Prof. Umara Ibrahim Gudumbali on Public Eye
Funmi Iyanda rounded off the month of February by discussing Boko Haram with the Executive Director of the Initiative For Community Health And Crisis Response, Hauwa Magaji, journalist, Jack Vincent…
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How women from IDP camps are getting back their livelihoods
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are persons who have been displaced by natural disaster or conflicts from their homes, and with Boko Haram insurgency in Northern Nigeria and activities of other…
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The Nigerian Army is just as guilty as Boko Haram; Amnesty International warns
The Boko Haram-led insurgency in Nigeria is one which has lasted for over a decade and recent happenings suggest that unless there is a change in course of action, it…
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Nigeria can do without Buratai and his speculation of terrorism for 20 more years
When the Nigerian Army launched a book, Compendium of Nigerian Army Transformation: The Buratai Years (2015-2020), in July to commemorate its annual anniversary and celebrate the reign of its Chief…
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Shekau’s new details about the Zambarmari Massacre raises issues
Leader of the terrorist Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau Tuesday, December 1, 2020, in a daunting video, revealed more details about the Zambarmari massacre in Jere Local Government Area of Borno , where the…
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Boko Haram: For many reasons, we are seemingly losing the war but peddling rhetorics is worse among them
Fresh off the controversy that followed a statement made by Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on a visit to Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, where he was reported…
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Why the end may not be in sight yet for Nigeria’s insecurity challenge
Incidents that took place in the past week have made it probably the most gruesome since the week of October 20, 2020. When Nigeria was again named the third most…
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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