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#YNaija2017Review: Hurricane Harvey, Mugabexit, Libyan slave trade… See the top 10 events that shook the world
These 10 events sent shock waves around the world, leaving confusion, disarray and relief in their wake. Presented in no particular order. Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria This year,…
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Trump confirms visit to Florida over Hurricane Irma
Confirming the words of White House press secretary, Sarah Sanders on Tuesday of his impending visit to Florida, President Trump has personally disclosed he would be visiting the flood battered…
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Walt Disney donates $2.5m to Hurricane Irma victims
Foremost entertainment production company “Walt Disney company” will donate $2.5 million to support Hurricane Irma relief efforts across Florida, the Caribbean and other protected areas affected by the Atlantic storm,…
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The Big 5: Operation Python Dance 2 not targeted at Kanu; Osinbajo says “future of oil is declining”; and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: In response to the alleged attack on the home of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra…
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Trump laments unexpected state of Hurricane Irma damage
Although, the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Centre predicted the strength of Hurricane Irma even before it made landfall in the Caribbean, with a complementary precautionary effort from…
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Boris Johnson visits British Virgin Islands over Hurricane Irma
Bowing to political pressure undermining the essence of the incumbent British government, Boris Johnson, the UK foreign secretary, is scheduled to fly to the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean…
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US Navy deploys Carrier to help rescue operations in Florida
As part of rescue efforts and to achieve a thorough search, the U.S. Navy has dispatched the aircraft carrier “Abraham Lincoln” and two other ships to the Florida Keys to…
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The YNaija Tracklist: If given the opportunity, I will fight corruption like never before – Atiku | Irma leaves most of Florida without power | More stories
If given the opportunity, I will fight corruption like never before – Atiku - YNaija I don’t understand why we are talking about second term already – Soyinka - YNaija…
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Theft increases as Hurricane Irma ravages Florida
Following series of burglary arrests as Hurricane Irma ravages the plane of Florida, authorities have warned residents that "going to prison over a pair of sneakers is a fairly bad…
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Richard Branson laments damage caused by Hurricane Irma on his island
British billionaire, Sir Richard Branson has revealed some of the damage wrecked on his luxury island resort Necker Island by Hurricane Irma which passed through the Caribbean last week. He…
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The Late 5: “Operation Python Dance 2.0”; Catholic priest shot in Lagos; and other top stories
Three Boko Haram terrorists, two allegedly computer specialists and the third a herbalist, have been remanded in prison custody by a Lokoja Chief Magistrate Court. The computer specialists were identified…
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French territory of St Martin destroyed by Hurricane Irma
The French territory of “St Martin” in the Caribbean Islands, struck by Hurricane Irma has been left in a pitiable devastating state. The category 5 storm which dropped more than…
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Knife-wielding man shot by police at Miami airport during Irma evacuation
Amidst massive evacuation from Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma, an unusual incident has erupted at the Miami airport as Police shot a man trying to get into a Miami airport…
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U.S. senators delay spending package votes over Hurricane Irma
House lawmakers are pending completion of work on spending package bills to fund government in 2018 to allow early adjournment for the week on Friday afternoon amid eagerness by some…
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“Heed the advice of officials” | Trump warns citizens over Hurricane Irma
While bracing for the possible impact of the imminent Hurricane Irma expected to invade Florida over the weekend, President Trump has urged concerned citizens to heed the advice of authorities…
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The Big 5: Osinbajo visits Benue flood victims; Nigerian killed in South Africa; and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo visited the flood victims in Benue on Thursday, with a message from President Muhammadu Buhari. "I…
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President Trump declares state of emergency in Hurricane Irma target areas
In response to the threatening wrath of Hurricane Irma which has made landfall today in the Caribbean Islands, moving towards Puerto-Rico and the US Virgin Islands and expected to reach…
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Trump deploys officials to Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma
In his latest reaction to the terrific Hurricane Irma which made landfall in the Caribbean islands this morning and expected to reach Florida by weekend, President Trump has ensured officials…
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Terrific Hurricane Irma makes landfall
The feared Hurricane and the most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane in recorded history “Hurricane Irma” has eventually made landfall in the Caribbean islands early this morning, Fox news reports. Greater than Hurricane…
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After Harvey, another Hurricane set to besiege the US
The Caribbean has been forced to declare a State of emergency over another potential devastating Hurricane “Hurricane Irma”, growing into a category 4 storm and has been forecasted to begin…
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