But this man though… Three young corps members in the same age range as President Buhari’s children die in the space of one week in very avoidable circumstances (and we can’t say this enough), but the president in his “almightiness” surfaces over one week later to commiserate with the families of the dead ones. How... Read More

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November 30, 2016

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The YNaija Tracklist: APC suspends Shehu Sani indefinitely | Why I approved judges arrest – Malami | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. APC suspends Shehu Sani indefinitely – YNaija Why I approved DSS sting operation, judges arrest – Malami – YNaija Man impersonates IG, defrauds Saudi doctor – YNaija Senate seeks to ban importation of used cars – YNaija Senate probes FIRS, NPA, others for alleged fraud – The... Read More

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November 28, 2016

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Reuben Abati: Goodbye, Fidel Castro

by Reuben Abati The death of Fidel Castro was long expected and when it finally came on Friday night, there was very little surprise across the world. He was 90, and in August, he had himself predicted that he would not live beyond 90. He had been sick for about ten years, compelling him to... Read More

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November 26, 2016

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The Thread: CBN, are you doing Black Friday sales on dollars? | Our top 10 tweets of the week

Twitter is a gold mine of hilarity, brilliance, knowledge, social and political issues, so we thought it would be selfish to keep all these goodies to ourselves. This week in Twitter-land, Jimoh Ibrahim and Fani-Kayode engaged in some heavy dressing down; it is a must read. We also learnt the art of clapbacks from these other folks.... Read More

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November 26, 2016

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The Thread: Fidel Castro loved Africa

Whatever might be said or spun about Fidel Castro, he was a man that did not turn his back on Africa and the civil rights movement. We told you debates rage on Twitter over who Fidel Castro was and what he stood for. The thread below presents a balanced perspective on who this man, who... Read More

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November 26, 2016

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YNaija Analysis: Fidel Castro’s influence on Nigeria and Africa

Fidel Castro’s life and legacy is one that defies all simplification. He remains a hero to some, and a monster to others. One of the defining parts of his legacy, however, was his defiance of the United States and his support for revolutionary efforts throughout Latin America and Africa. Castro himself came to power through... Read More

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November 26, 2016

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Buhari mourns Cuba’s Fidel Castro

President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the death of Cuban leader, Fidel Castro. Buhari in a statement issued on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said Castro was a “revolutionary icon”. The statement read, “On behalf of the Federal Government, President Buhari offers deepest condolences to Cuban President... Read More

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November 26, 2016

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The Thread: The man Fidel Castro

Debates are raging on Twitter over the type of man Fidel Castro was. Words like “revolutionaary”, “despot” “dictator” are bandied about at the mention of Castro’s name. But people also remember him as one who fought imperialism tooth and nail and gave Cuba one of the best health care systems in the world. Do see... Read More

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November 26, 2016

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The Thread: Eruptions of joy as Fidel Castro’s death is announced

Fidel Castro is dead, and the good people of Miami and half of Twitter are overjoyed. Fidel Castro was an icon of the Cuban revolution, who finally succumbed to the cold hands of death at a ripe age of 90.In 2002, Castro said “I have never been afraid of death,I have never been concerned about... Read More

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November 26, 2016

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Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro dies at 90

Former Cuban president and leader of the Communist revelation, Fidel Castro has died aged 90, state TV has announced. Cuban revolutionary icon Fidel Castro died late Friday in Havana, his brother, President Raul Castro, announced on national television. “The commander in chief of the Cuban revolution died at 22:29 hours this evening,” the president announced... Read More

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July 23, 2013

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Opinion: Jonathan, Boko Haram and the game of musical chairs

by Obademi Ayodeji Until recent times, it seemed to the public eye that the Nigerian government, in all its colossal might, was flagrantly defied by a sect; in the paradoxical manner of a heavyweight champion being pummelled senseless by a school-yard bully. In the Nigeria Economic Report issued by The World Bank in May 2013,... Read More

October 19, 2012

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TICKER: Fidel Castro reportedly suffers stroke… close to death

Fidel Castro has reportedly suffered an embolic stroke … and his health is so bad, the 86-year-old former leader of Cuba can barely eat, speak or recognize people. The news is being reported by El Nuevo Herald, which says it spoke with Jose Marquina — “a respected doctor” who assured the paper he has firsthand... Read More

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