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‘Disregard rumors, I am very strong’ – Tinubu; Nigeria to evacuate students from Sudan amid crisis starting Tuesday | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss ‘Disregard rumors, I am very strong’ – Tinubu Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s President-elect, has dispelled rumors surrounding his health and readiness for office, following his return to the country on Monday after spending a month abroad. Upon his arrival at... Read More

February 23, 2021

3 young Nigerians reveal shocking takes on climate change

If you hear the names Vanessa Nakate or Greta Thunberg, does it ring a bell? If yes, congratulations you are an environmentally conscious Nigerian. If your answer is no, don’t despair because you are more part of the greater majority of Nigerians than you will care to know. Unlike their peers in Uganda, Sweden, and... Read More

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Middle Belt

January 27, 2018

#YNaijaEssays: Ignored by the government and abandoned by its famous sons, chaos is brewing in Nigeria’s Middle Belt

The North’s Hidden Belt In contradiction with its famous slogan, ‘Food Basket of the Nation’, Benue’s lands have been haemorrhaging blood for the better part of Governor Samuel Ortom’s administration. Food production in the agrarian state is at an all-time low, no thanks to the activities of Fulani herdsmen. Who are the Fulani herdsmen? By... Read More

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September 15, 2017

IGP meets Osinbajo over IPOB crisis

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday met with the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris over the ongoing crisis in Abia State. Idris spoke with State House Correspondents after the meeting which lasted for an hour. He said the aim of the meeting was to ensure the security of all Nigerians. He said, “Obviously, one is to deploy... Read More

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August 23, 2017

Facebook launches dedicated tab for Safety Check feature

Facebook announced on Monday that it is making Safety Check easier to find on its platform. Facebook’s goal to build a safe and supportive community just got a boost as it announced that people can now see from a single source the recent places where Safety Check has been activated. Getting information about loved ones... Read More

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#SouthernKaduna: How well is el-Rufai handling the crisis?

by Tosin Adesina The recurrent crisis in the Southern Kaduna area of Kaduna reared his ugly head again on the 19th of July 2017, and by the time the dust settled, over 35 souls have been sent to their graves. That Southern Kaduna is in crisis is not news, as the zone has been enmeshed... Read More

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#SouthernKaduna: Its time to take a second look at multicultural cohabitation

by Tosin Adesina In the wake of the recurrent crisis in Southern Kaduna, there is an urgent need to zoom into the multicultural cohabitation system being practised in Nigeria. A common lie being spread around Nigeria is that we are one but our day to day actions have proved otherwise – the ethnic clashes across... Read More

Story of the day

cohabitation, crisis, Fulani herdsmen, Settlers

Senate promises to end LAUTECH crisis

The senate has vowed to end the crisis which has led to the closure of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH). Speaking while receiving a delegation led by the president of LAUTECH Alumni Association, Professor Adewale Sunday, in Abuja, the President of the Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, described the continuous closure of the school as... Read More

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Kaduna killings: Osinbajo orders deployment of more troops

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has ordered the deployment of more troops to Kaduna state to solve the security challenges in the region. This comes after reports of communal clashes, resulting in the loss of lives in Kajuru, Kajuru Local Government Area of the State. Osinbajo commiserated with families of the victims, the government and people... Read More

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PDP to set up disciplinary panel for Sheriff, others

The National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja, on Tuesday, agreed to set up a Standing Disciplinary Committee for members who pushed the party into crisis, Punch reports. Thse NEC also agreed to set up a Standing Reconciliation Committee. Spokesperson for the party, Dayo Adeyeye, said these were part of the decisions... Read More

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Nigerians still believe in PDP – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that Nigerians still want the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to lead the country. Jonathan said this at the expanded National Caucus of the party held on Monday night at Wadata House, Abuja. “Nigerians still believe in the PDP because when the Supreme Court judgement was given, I was so... Read More

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Sheriff and his followers must be sanctioned | Group tells PDP leaders

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is under pressure to impose sanctions on the former National Chairman of the party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, and his followers, Punch reports. According to the newspaper, some groups have started submitting petitions to that effect. Some members of the party believed that Sheriff and members of his... Read More

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Stay or Go: What now for Ali Modu Sheriff?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the PDP Chairmanship tussle in favour of Ahmed Makarfi, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, it appears, is out in the cold. The former Borno State Governor became the Chairman of the Party to complete the tenure of Adamu Mu’azu in 2015 after the crushing defeats in... Read More

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Arrest of Arewa youth will lead to crisis – Junaid Mohammed

A Second Republic lawmaker and Northern elder, Dr. Junaid Mohammed has said the arrest of Arewa youths over the quit notice issued to Igbos will lead to crisis. In a chat with Punch, Mohammed said the Federal Government failed to properly address threats from both the Northern and southern regions. He said, “The threat to... Read More

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Declare state of emergency in Kogi | Dino Melaye urges senate

Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye on Tuesday urged the Senate to declare a State of Emergency in Kogi State. According him, the governor of the state, Yahaya Bello had sent his killer squad to attack him when he was addressing supporters on Monday. He added that some of his supporters were injured during the... Read More

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We ‘ll come out of crisis to win 2019 election – PDP

by Azeez Adeniyi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it would come out of its crisis and take over governance again. National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prof. Wale Oladipo said this in Osogbo on Friday. Oladipo who is part of the Ali Modu Sherif faction said the part will dislodge the ruling All... Read More

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Magistrate’s absence stalls Audu Maikori’s court case

by Azeez Adeniyi The ongoing case involving Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori did not hold on Thursday due to the absence of the magistrate. Maikori has been charged for allegedly inciting violence due to his comments on the Southern Kaduna crisis. The legal practitioner had claimed six students of an institution in Kaduna were killed... Read More

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Southern Kaduna: We will continue to meet parties involved to solve crisis – Osinbajo

by Dolapo Adelana Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday said the Federal Government will do all it can to resolve the crisis in Southern Kaduna. Osinbajo, who visited the area on Tuesday said this in a series of tweets via his personal Twitter account. He said, “A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to... Read More

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No fresh communal clash in Ile-Ife – Osun govt

The Osun State government has debunked reports of fresh communal clash in Ile-Ife. There had been reports that 9 people were injured in a skirmish that broke out in the ancient town of Ile-Ife. However, speaking to newsmen on Fiday evening in Osogbo, Tope Adejumo, the Special Adviser on Security to Governor Rauf Aregbesola, stated... Read More

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Buhari directs Osinbajo to head delegation on Niger Delta crisis

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to lead the special presidential delegation aimed at resolving the crisis in the Niger Delta region. This was revealed by the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, retired Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh, on Monday in Abuja. He said Osinbajo will take over from Niger-Delta elders who were... Read More

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Two Fulani herdsmen killed in Southern Kaduna

by Azeez Adeniyi Two Fulani herdsmen were on Saturday killed in Southern Kaduna area, Premium Times reports. The victims were reportedly shot while herding cattle in Anguwan Yashi village in Jema’a local government area. The National Assistant Secretary of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Ibrahim Abdullahi, identified them as An as Shuaibu and Yahaya Musa.... Read More

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Why Nigeria has continued to face crisis – Bishop Kukah

by Azeez Adeniyi Catholic Bishop of Sokoto diocese, Matthew Kukah has said Nigeria continues to face crisis because no one has been able to ascertain what is wrong with Nigeria. He said this while speaking on ARISE TV NETWORK on Saturday. He added that the Southern Kaduna crisis has not been properly managed. “Today, it... Read More

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#SouthernKaduna: “Stop the bloodshed…” | Osinbajo tells groups

by Dolapo Adelana Acting president Yemi Osinbajo has told all groups involved in the crisis in Southern Kaduna to stop the bloodshed and embrace peace. Osinbajo stated this while speaking in Kaduna to community and religious leaders on Friday. The acting president gave details of his discussion via his Twitter account, @ProfOsinbajo. “While in Kaduna,... Read More

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Why Southern Kaduna crisis persists – CAN

by Dolapo Adelana The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said the failure of security agencies to arrest and prosecute those responsible for the killings in Southern Kaduna was the reason the crisis persisted. Special Assistant, Media and Communications (CAN), Pastor Bayo Oladeji, stated this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. The association called on... Read More

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February 26, 2017

PDP crisis: Sheriff to meet Obasanjo

by Dolapo Adelana The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff and members of his national working committee are planning to meet former President Olusegun Obasanjo, The Punch reports. According to the National Secretary of the party, Prof. Wale Oladipo, they plan to meet with stakeholders in the party. He said... Read More

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February 24, 2017

Southern Kaduna crisis exaggerated – Commissioner

by Dolapo Adelana The Police Commissioner in Kaduna, Mr Agyole Abeh has said the crisis in Southern Kaduna has been largely exaggerated and used as a propaganda by those benefitting from it. Abeh stated this in Kafanchan on Friday while giving update on the security situation in the area, that some community leaders in the area were compounding the issues... Read More

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February 24, 2017

PDP: Why I met Anenih – Sheriff

by Dolapo Adelana The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff says he visited former chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT), Chief Tony Anenih to seek counsel. Sheriff made the disclosure on Friday while addressing journalists after he held a closed door meeting with Anenih. He said, “If there... Read More

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February 22, 2017

PDP: Sheriff begs Fayose, gives exit date

by Dolapo Adelana The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has pleaded with Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose to sheath his sword as he seeks to rebuild the party. Sheriff made the plea in Abuja on Wednesday when he addressed a delegation of South West PDP members at his office in Maitama.... Read More

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January 22, 2017

Analysis: Apostle Suleiman gets it all wrong with his hateful, inciting preaching

by Mark Amaza For the past 24 hours, a video has been spreading on social media showing Apostle Johnson Suleiman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, an Auchi-based church making some rather shocking comments unexpected of someone who claims to be a religious leader. In the video, Apostle Suleiman admonished his members to kill... Read More

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