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Obanikoro could be extradited from the US
Former Minister of state for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro could be extradited from the United States of America if the Federal Government follows due process, according to the U.S. Justice Department. Obanikoro in…
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Buhari visits his ‘voltron’ in London (PHOTOS)
The first photo of President Muhammadu Buhari since June 6 when he left Nigeria for London on vacation and to seek medical attention for an ear infection has been released…
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UK denies setting up secret meeting between Buhari and Jonathan
The United Kingdom has refuted reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is in London to hold secret talks with former president Goodluck Jonathan on the resurgence of militancy in the Niger Delta.…
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YNaija Opinion: Cameron, Buhari and fantastic corruption
“We have got the leaders of some fantastically corrupt countries coming to Britain… Nigeria and Afghanistan, possibly the two most corrupt countries in the world”, UK Prime Minister David Cameron…
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How the Presidency responded to David Cameron’s corruption statement
The Federal Government has responded to the branding of Nigeria as two of the most corrupt countries in the world by British Prime Minister, David Cameron. David Cameron, while speaking…
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We have fully and truly ‘suffered’ as David Cameron calls Nigeria a ‘fantastically corrupt country’ (WATCH)
It is finally clear now why President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria was invited to attend the 2016 Anti Corruption Summit scheduled to hold in London. President Buhari is billed to…
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President Buhari heads to France, Britain
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday, February 2, travel to France and Britain, twenty-four hours after returning from official visits to Kenya and Ethiopia. Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to…
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Britain to return Nigeria’s stolen funds stashed in British banks… but there’s a catch
Paul Awkright, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria has expressed the readiness of the British government to return looted funds stashed in British Banks, to Nigeria. While speaking to journalists…
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British couple who enslaved Nigerian for 2 decades, sent to jail
Emmanuel and Antan Edet have been jailed for six years each by a London court, after being found guilty of enslaving a Nigerian immigrant for over two decades. Back in November, the Edets…
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Must Reads: The 5 biggest policy differences between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, Cops arrested for murder manslaughter in Freddie Gray’s death + more
The 5 biggest policy differences between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. Vox Cops arrested for murder, manslaughter in Freddie Gray’s death. New York Post Nearly half of Obamacare exchanges are struggling over…
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If unemployment persists… Nigerian youth will be Boko Haram recruits – OBJ
by Kolapo Olapoju Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, says if Nigeria manages its resources efficiently, no Nigerian would lack basic amenities. Obasanjo spoke on Thursday, March 5, inside the auditorium of…
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Nigeria, others “highly vulnerable” to Ebola-like epidemic – Study reveals
by Godwin Akanfe Almost 30 countries around the world are "highly vulnerable" to an Ebola-style epidemic, with Somalia, Chad, Nigeria, Afghanistan and Haiti most at risk, Save the Children -…
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Still on Tompolo’s warships: We hear 2 Brits & 1 Norwegian have been arrested
by Iyobosa Omoregie Two British businessmen have been reportedly arrested on suspicion of bribing a Norwegian official alleged to have been involved in the controversial sale of the former naval…
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Opinion: We should make friends and not enemies
by Emeka Asinugo The only meaningful way to "confront our self-hatred" as humans is by being useful to others at every given opportunity. The point being that whether we are…
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Nigerian man nabbed with N53 million worth of cocaine in the UK
by Chidi Okoye A Nigerian-German man has been jailed in Britain after being caught trying to smuggle more than £200,000 (N53,883,087) worth of cocaine in 83 packages in his body.…
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Endowed Ghanaian actress, Joselyn Dumas is in love with Genevieve Nnaji
by Damilola Jagun Ghanaian actress and talk-show host, Joselyn Dumas says she 'absolutely loves' her Nigerian colleague, Genevieve Nnaji. In a recent interview, the endowed actress, who is the face of…
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“2015 elections will be open and transparent” – GEJ tells the world at UN General Assembly
by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has reiterated his determination to ensure that 2015 general elections will be conducted in accordance with global best practices, in order to further strengthen…
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What could be the implication on Scottish votes on independence in Nigeria?
by Shaun Eweni The Scottish people who have decided to go for independence are voting now, and each opinion will be counted. But how will these votes affect us the…
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Olusegun Adeniyi Speaks || Death in the Synagogue and the Scotland referendum
by Olusegun Adeniyi The people of Scotland will go to the polls today in a referendum that could end their 307-year-old union with England and begin the process towards breaking…
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Not yet Uhuru: Ebola epidemic will rage for another 12 to 18 months – Experts
by Akan Ido Contrary to World Health Organization (WHO) report indicating a 9 month window for containing the Ebola virus, American scientists report that this may take far longer than that.…
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How 50-year-old man accidentally killed himself with a vibrator
by Kolapo Olapoju In terrible news, British man has died after a vibrator got stuck in his anus and he was too embarrassed to see a doctor to remove…
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Dipo Awojide: Increase the Budget on Education, Research/Development and Training. (Y! PolicyHub)
by Dipo AwojideWe are not doing enough to make us more competitive as a nation. It is important that we continually increase investment in education, research and development, and training. Contrasting…
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Opinion: National identity – What does it really mean to be a Nigerian?
by Hussaina Ishaya Audu Well, this entire exercise got me thinking. Who is a Nigerian and can we actually define ‘Nigerianess’? What does it mean to be a Nigerian? Can…
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US freezes $458 million stolen by centenary award winning dictator, Sani Abacha
by 'Jola Sotubo In a seemingly unending chase, more public funds embezzled by the former Nigerian dictator, Sani Abacha, have been recovered by the United States government and frozen. The…
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YNaija Editorial: Let us be clear, we totally – unequivocally – stand against the anti-gay law
We have to wonder when it became our culture imperative to marginalise, to victimise, to hate. To witch-hunt a particular section of the otherwise law-abiding population. This one came upon…
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Opinion: How to manage oil wealth through developmental funds
by Mohammed Dahiru Aminu The success in managing the oil wealth of Nigeria will enable the country achieve some set objectives including but not limited to assuming a prudent savings…
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Sorry ladies, he’s taken: Chelsea’s Mikel Obi shows off the stunning lady who makes him tick (See Photos)
by Akan Ido Super Eagles and Chelsea FC defensive midfielder, Mikel Obi recently showed off the beautiful lady responsible for his rising profile. The footballer is said to be in…
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Opinion: For Nigerians, 2013 is a year of unfulfilled promises
by Ayo Olukotun Having said that, it must be reckoned that the Nigerian version of political fumbling and visionless leadership came with more woes for the citizen in 2013 because…
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Tunde Leye: This is what Nigeria must do to be great
by Tunde Leye The greatest power of today, the USA was set up to be just what we are now, a source of resources for the British. The greatest emerging…
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Young Nigerian couple jailed in U.K over plot to steal £19million (PICTURED)
A young couple were part of a global internet banking scam which could have netted a phenomenal £19million after hacking the accounts of nearly 2,500 people. Aderoju Bammeke, 22,…
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