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Don’t mind PDP, they cannot even provide electricity to roast boli – Tinubu
At a rally for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River state on Tuesday, APC presidential candidate Bola Tinubu criticized the country's foreign currency (FX) rate management system. The…
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CBN raises daily cash withdrawal limit to N500,000; Nigeria’s problem stems from country’s poor leadership – Peter Obi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
CBN raises daily cash withdrawal limit to N500,000Nigeria's problem stems from country's poor leadership - Peter ObiPDP chieftain, driver die in auto crash in DeltaOsinbajo visits Tinubu in AbujaSaraki ties…
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9 killed in oil depot explosion in Calabar
An explosion at Linc Oil and Gas tank farm in Calabar, Cross River state, on Sunday morning has reportedly led to the death of nine persons. The state commissioner of…
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“We feel pained and insulted” | Efik people distance self from Biafra
The Efik Leadership Foundation (ELF) has warned the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to desist from including the Efik people in their agitation. The ELF is a pan Efik non-governmental…
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People call me a magician because I continually pay salaries – Governor Ayade
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has said despite the receipt of only N4.3 billion as federal allocation, he has been able to pay workers in the State. He…
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Police reportedly arrest 4 suspects with 4,555 National Identity Cards
The Cross River command of the Nigerian Police have, on Monday, arrested four suspected thieves for the unlawful possession of 4,555 National Identity cards 21 others, The Nation reports, have…
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Gov. Ben Ayade hosts Acting President ‘Yemi Osinbajo as he commissions milestone projects in Cross River (OFFICIAL PHOTOS)
Acting President, Prof. 'Yemi Osinbajo today embarked on an official visit to Cross River to commission milestone projects undertaken by the state government. Osinbajo was received at the Margaret Ekpo…
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“The President himself negotiated the Lagos-Calabar rail funding” – Osinbajo
The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari personally re-negotiated the funding of the Lagos-Calabar rail project. He also disclosed that the Odukpani-Ikot Ekpene road was captured…
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[The Presidential Blog] Osinbajo made interesting remarks about Bakassi in Calabar
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN was in Calabar yesterday to commission the Monorail and other milestone projects. Asides meeting with kids and holding and MSME meet up, he also attended…
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The Defence Headquarters need to provide details on the Navy, Police clash in Calabar
by Alex Onukwue The official word, as it stands, from the clash between officers of the Navy and the Police was that there had been a disagreement at a traffic…
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Osinbajo visits Calabar (PHOTOS)
It was reported that Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, was to visit Calabar to commission some projects undertaken by the state government. Taking to Twitter, Osinbajo posted pictures of a warm…
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For the Presidency, Calabar getaway is a welcome distraction from the 2017 budget
by Alex Onukwue On Wednesday evening major online news platforms reported that the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo would sign the 2017 budget on Thursday morning, with Senate President Bukola…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Abducted Reps member released | JAMB releases 1,606,901 results | More stories
From the papers, a tracklist. Abducted House of Reps member released - YNaija UTME 2017: JAMB releases 1,606,901 results, supplementary exam to take place - YNaija Doctors, security officers clash…
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Navy to investigate clash with police in Calabar
The Nigerian Navy has said an investigation has begun to ascertain the cause of the incident between the Navy and Police in Calabar. The Director of Information, Nigerian Navy (NN),…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations. 1. 3 policemen reportedly burnt alive by angry naval officers in Calabar Three policemen were reportedly burnt to death on Tuesday, following…
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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. Minimum wage: Reps to cause review every five years The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, moved the process…
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3 policemen reportedly burnt alive by angry naval officers in Calabar
Three policemen were reportedly burnt to death on Tuesday, following a clash between the Police and some officers of Nigerian Navy in Calabar, Cross River state capital. The Cable reports…
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Police disperse peaceful protesters with teargas in Cross-River (PHOTOS)
The Nigerian police, has reportedly dispersed some peaceful protesters in Calabar, Cross-River. According to@EiENigeria, the protesters were attacked with teargas and threatened with gunshots. They had scheduled to converge at…
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Couple sell daughter to pay rent and start a business
by Omoleye Omoruyi Police Command in Cross River have apprehended a couple for allegedly selling their six-year old daughter for N400,000. The state Commissioner for Police, Hafiz Inuwa, said the…
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Calabar tragedy: Manchester United players to wear black armbands in memory of dead football fans
by Dolapo Adelana Premier League club, Manchester United has said that its players will wear black armbands to honour seven Nigerian football fans who died last week Thursday in Calabar,…
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Dogara calls for probe into death of football fans in Calabar
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has urged the state government to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of soccer fans in Calabar. About…
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FG directs NERC, NEMSA to investigate death of football fans in Calabar
by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and Nigeria Electricity Management Service Agency to investigate the electricity accident in Calabar that led to deaths…
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Death of Manchester United fans unfortunate – Saraki
by Dolapo Adelana Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed shock over the death of football fans through electrocution at a viewing centre in Calabar, the Cross River State…
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Manchester United’s condolence message to Calabar fans is a slap in the face of the Nigerian government
by Soma Oj. The past few weeks have been eventful for football fans world over. And those events have not been the happiest. First, it was the Dortmund bus bombing…
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The Thread: “What a monumental tragedy” “RIP” | Reactions from Manchester United and Nigerians over the death of football fans in Calabar
Nigeria is such an insecure country, not because Boko Haram terrorists are on the loose but because anything is capable of sending citizens to the great beyond. It could be…
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Buhari condoles with families of football fans killed in Calabar
by Azeez Adeniyi President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolences to the family of football fans who died at a viewing centre in Calabar on Thursday evening. In a statement…
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Seven dead at football viewing centre in Calabar
Seven people have reportedly been electrocuted at a football viewing centre in Atimbo, Calabar, Cross River state capital. The football fans were reportedly watching a UEFA Europa League match when…
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Justina Ovat, Christabel Ndubuisi, Esther Eshiet, Lizzy Udie and others lead Global Mentoring Walk in Calabar
Afterschool Centre for Career Development joined over 13,000 women globally to mark the 2017 Global Mentoring Walk. The walk in Calabar was part of the 117 walks held concurrently on…
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The Thread: Here’s why our states need to become self-sufficient
Everyone agrees- at least most do- that the current system we are running in Nigeria, where states look up to the Federal government for their daily bread is neither tenable…
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“The call has gone beyond 2Baba…” | EiE Nigeria speaks to YNaija, goes ahead with protest march
by Isime Esene Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE Nigeria) has vowed to go ahead with the planned OneVoice Nigeria protest march scheduled to take place in Lagos and Abuja on Monday,…
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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