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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NLC Urges Full Implementation of ₦70,000 Minimum Wage Amid Rising Hardship
NLC urges full implementation of ₦70,000 minimum wage amid rising hardship EFCC traces CBEX funds to four countries, warns full recovery may be difficult Tinubu commends workers, promises to prioritise…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Peter Obi Slams Early UTME Start Times, Cites Safety Risks for Students
Peter Obi slams early UTME start times, cites safety risks for students Nigeria to host 2026 African Defence Colleges meeting FG warns of rising cyber-slavery targeting nigerian youths FG, World…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Naira Falls to ₦1700/$ in the Black Market
Naira falls to ₦1700/$ in the black market New petrol price raises inflation to 32.70% FG announces cash transfer to 20 million Nigerians World Bank lists Naira among list of…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Police Officers Tighten Security Ahead of October 1 #FearlessOctober Protest
Police officers tighten security ahead of October 1 #FearlessOctober protest FG announces October 1 (Independence Day) as a public holiday Ministry of Education strives to avoid ASUU Strike President’s panel…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Declares State of Emergency in Onne Port Over Arms Deal
FG declares state of emergency in Onne port over arms deal Nigeria’s economy has stagnated – Bill Gates Peter Obi joins forces with Alex Otti to remove party chairman Queues…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Announces Effective Date For New Minimum Wage
FG announces effective date for new minimum wage House of Representatives assures Nigerians of an end to fuel scarcity President Tinubu approves of salary increase for civil workers Minister of…
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FG to introduce $617M investment in digital and creative enterprises; NNPC says it has no plans to increase fuel prices | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
FG to introduce $617M investment in digital and creative enterprises All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman displays support for Tinubu over Atiku's antics NNPC says it has no plans to increase…
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Ooni of Ife Partners With Chinese Industry, Secures 50,000 Jobs; President of NLC Says Negotiations With FG Still in Early Stage | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Ooni of Ife collaborates with Chinese industry to provide 50,000 job opportunities ACCI implores the federal government to implement policies for economic development The NESREA and DG win public service…
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While Nigeria Awaits The Impending Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Strike, Here’s All You Need To Know About NLC Strikes Past-Present
On September 1, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) first announced that it would be going on a two-day warning strike on September 5 due to the inflation of prices caused…
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Panic As Dollar Trades At ₦1,000/$ in Parallel Market; Africa Will No Longer Sit Still As Foreigners Deplete its Resources – Pres. Tinubu | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Panic as US dollar trades at 1000/$ in parallel market Africa will no longer sit still as foreigners deplete its resources - Pres. Tinubu Police officers uncover a bomb-making factory…
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FG’s N5bn Subsidy Removal Palliative To States Revealed to be a Loan; Tobi Amusan Cleared of Anti-Doping Violation by AIU | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
FG’s N5bn Subsidy Removal Palliative To States Revealed to be a Loan Tobi Amusan Cleared of Anti-Doping Violation by AIU President Tinubu: Subsidy Removal Challenges Will Pave Way for a…
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I won’t rest until I bring relief to Nigerians, says Buhari; Peter Obi picks Datti Baba-Ahmed as running mate| 5 Things That Should Matter Today
I won’t rest until I bring relief to Nigerians, says BuhariMedical lecturers to be paid as FG breaks ASUU’s rankPeter Obi picks Datti Baba-Ahmed as running mateOdumeje to pay the…
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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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Information Blackout: Protest by the Press is alarm on the danger of democracy without watchdogs
A glance at any newspaper stand across Nigeria on July 12 would have brought one striking observation - most of the newspapers in the country bore an identical frontpage -…
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Southern governors are leading the charge for a restructured Nigeria and we love it
From the arrest and re-arraignment of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), nearly four years after he jumped bail and fled the country, to the…
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#TwitterBan: ECOWAS Court and the victory for human rights | #YNaijaCover
As if the unconstitutional absurdity by the Nigerian Government to ban microblogging site, Twitter was not enough embarrassment, the ECOWAS Court in Abuja has ruled against the prosecution of Nigerians…
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It appears difficult but this perennial ASUU ‘strike festival’ can be stopped
In what has now become almost an annual ritual, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) embarked on an industrial action which has now lasted about 8 months. With no…
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Supreme Court upholds right of female to inheritance, FG approves N10bn palliative for transporters | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The Federal Government has approved a ₦10 billion survival fund for transport workers and operators in the country. Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, revealed this information to…
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The YNaija Cover – the 16th of May
Follow the links to read our latest stories and analyses on the trending issues:
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Who actually wants to ‘kill’ Governor Nyesom Wike?
"So, you think the federal government would want to kill you?" was the question, Cletus Ukpong, a reporter with Premium Times asked Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike in a recent interview,…
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Kemi Adeosun’s NYSC certificate scandal will shame at least one Nigerian institution; the more the better
Following the bombshell report on Kemi Adeosun’s alleged forgery of a National Youth Service Corps exemption certificate, the NYSC directorate has confirmed that the Minister did request to be given…
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The Big 5: IGP grants approval for audit of SARS detention cells, Mimiko dumps PDP and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Ibrahim Idris, has approved the request by the National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) to begin…
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The Big 5: Osinbajo escapes death, House of Reps wants June 12 Election umpire honoured and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday escaped death as the helicopter conveying him from the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff…
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The Big 5: Buhari appeals to Nigerians on 2019 elections, Suspected Herdsmen shoot priest in Jalingo and other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to all Nigerians to support the Federal Government in its resolve to ensure the 2019 elections…
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The Big 5: PDP urges Buhari to ignore May 29 address, FG extends N1.9trn to states for salaries and other top stories
These are the major stories you should be monitoring today: The People's Democratic Party (PDP), has urged Buhari and the All Progressives Congress((APC) not to address Nigerians on the occasion…
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The Big 5: Bauchi Deputy Governor resigns. FG, States and Local Govts share N701bn and other stories
Here are the major stories you should be monitoring today: The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Nuhu Gidado, has resigned. Mr Gidado informed Governor Mohammed Abubakar of his decision in…
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The Late 5: FG dismisses claims on shutdown of Ikoyi Registry, Health Sector Unions call for sack of Health Minister and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Federal Government has faulted claims by the Lagos State Government that a Federal High Court had shut down the Ikoyi…
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Why is the Federal government suddenly interfering in the Omo-Agege saga?
The last has not been heard concerning the aftermath of the invasion of the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday April 18, 2018 by thugs allegedly led into the chamber by suspended…
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[The Activism Blog] BBOG: No sign that government is genuinely committed to the release of remaining Chibok girls
The Bring Back Our Girls Group (BBOG), the movement agitating for the return of the abducted Chibok girls has replied the statement credited to the President at the launch of…
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The Thread: The bitter truth every Nigerian must know about the Federal Government
From Military governments to civilian, Goodluck Jonathan through Buhari; with every other protest and kidnapping, the Federal Government has consistently shown that the lives of its citizens are less than…
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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