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Iran Declares Two-Day Nationwide Holiday Over Extreme Heat
In a bid to safeguard public health during the relentless heatwave, Iran has announced a two-day holiday for government workers and banks across the nation, as reported by state media…
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Two goals from Bukayo Saka help England to a 6-2 victory over Iran in the World Cup Group B opener
Bukayo Saka scored twice as England thrashed Group B rivals Iran in Doha on Monday. First-half goals came from Saka, Jude Bellingham, and Raheem Sterling, and then the Arsenal rookie…
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What’s happening in Iran; Here’s all you need to know #MAHSAAMINI
The death of a young woman in police custody in Iran has generated widespread outrage and protest. Mahsa Amini was arrested by Iranian police for breaching the country's rigorous dress…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: IGP Adamu Mohammed places officers on red alert nationwide following killing of Qasem Soleimani
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has placed Police commands and formations nationwide on red alert following the death of Iranian military commander, General Qasem Soleimani, who was killed…
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At long last, leader of IMN, El-Zakzaky leaves for India for treatment
It has taken nearly four years of negotiations, protests, false starts and blatant defiance of the rule of law, but finally Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife boarded an Emirates…
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#WorldCup Roundup: Drama in Group B as Spain and Portugal qualify
It was a dramatic end to the final games of Group B, and as Nordin Amrabat put it ‘VAR is BS’. I certainly won’t go ahead to discredit VAR but…
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Earthquake: Buhari commiserates with Iran, Iraq
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday commiserated with President Hassan Rouhani and the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the devastating earthquake which struck recently. Senior Special Assistant on Media and…
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Trump chides Democrats Chuck Schumer over Iran nuclear deal
Reeling from his announcement on Friday stating the administration's decertification of the Iran nuclear deal, President Trump has slammed Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer for his criticism of the new…
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Trump sanctions Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guard
As part of the new plan in the decertified Iran nuclear deal, President Trump says the U.S. is imposing new sanctions on its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. In a recent speech…
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Trump announces decertification of Iran nuclear deal
Following through on his earlier promise, President Trump on Friday at the White House announced that the United States of America will not recertify the Iran nuclear deal, describing it…
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Iran threatens to quit nuclear deal if US impose new sanctions
by Adedotun Michael Hassan Rouhani, the Iranian newly elected President has threatened to quit the 2015 nuclear deal in hours if the United States does not desist to impose new…
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After years of shaming how other women dress, Azadeh Namdari, the Iranian presenter, gets a taste of her medicine
In every country where women are oppressed and seeking equality and emancipation from gender based discrimination, there are always women, often privileged, who choose instead to reinforce the oppression of…
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The Thread: The Trump effect in Iran
The United States loves its role as the World's police- well until Trump who touts MAGA any chance he can get. That did not stop him from tossing 59 missiles…
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UPDATE: Bomb attack, shooting spree targets the Ayatollah shrine
A separate bomb attack and shooting spree targeted the Ayatollah Khomeini shrine and has killed up to seven people. Iran's state TV news website said Wednesday four "terrorists," including a…
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Hostages held as suicide bomber attacks Iran Parliament
A Suicide bomber has attacked the Iran's Parliament building, the state media reports. Then gunmen went on a shooting spree in the parliament, holding a number of hostages inside the…
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U.S sanctions on missile work show ‘ill will’ – Iran
by Itunuoluwa Adebo Iran said on Thursday that the new U.S sanctions targeting it's ballistic missile program show "ill will" and are likely to undermine the 2015 nuclear deal between…
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US talks tough on Iran, but will stick to present deal for now
by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump's administration on Wednesday, declared the international deal to restrain Tehran's nuclear program had failed and that Iran continues to be "the world's leading sponsor of…
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Opinion: What Trump’s ban says to Nigeria and the rest of us
by Chude Jideonwo “We live in a very unknown but somehow very scary world right now,” tweeted a friend from home barely 50 minutes after news of President Donald…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 4th of February
Read the full stories and analyses here now.
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US slaps Iran with fresh sanctions after missile tests
The United States has hit Iran with fresh sanctions on Friday for recent ballistic missile tests and its support for Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Trump had earlier sanctioned companies and individuals…
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Tit-for-tat: Iran denies US wrestling team visas
Iran on Friday denied an American wrestling team visas after Donald Trump barred 7 predominantly Muslim countries for the US. “Considering the policies adopted by the new US administration, the…
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The Explainer: Why Nigerians shouldn’t rejoice over Trump’s Muslim ban
For the past couple of days, all hell has literally been let loose since the signing of an executive order by United States President Donald Trump that restricted entry to…
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We will ban Americans from our country – Iran
Iran has said it will ban Americans from entering the country after President Donald Trump signed an order restricting arrivals from Iran and six other Muslim states into the US.…
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Muslims barred from flights to US
Citizens of Iraq and Iran were on Saturday barred from boarding flights to America after President Donald Trump order the temporary ban of 7 Muslim countries. Trump had on Friday…
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Opinion: In God’s court, Buhari will not be partially deaf
by Umar Sa'ad Hassan There are people very skilled in the art of escaping the truth and the only time they don't deploy those skills is when the truth favours them.The…
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Are we going to sit by as Shiite killings breed another terror group?
History is fairly decided now on how the Boko Haram uprising started. Mohammed Yusuf, whatever his woes, was murdered unjustly and extra-judicially by the Nigeria Police after he was abducted…
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‘We will diversify Nigeria’s economy’ – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, said that Nigeria was learning how to diversify her economy and reduce its reliance on oil. The President stated this when he was paid a…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: 60,000 robots replace workers | Former Lagos governor dies | The Sharia bill explained | More
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. Edwin Clark refuses to go away. Punch Lagos loses a former governor. Vanguard Omisore wants N500million from EFCC for defamation, and he is…
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Historic Iran nuclear deal reached, international sanctions lifted
After the United Nations had established that Iran had significantly reduced its atomic programme, economic sanctions were lifted on the Islamic republic. The historic nuclear accord between Iran and major powers was set in motion…
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Saudi Arabia products banned in Iran
As the rift between the two countries deepens, Iran has banned the importation of all products from Saudi Arabia with immediate effect. A few days ago, Saudi Arabia took the…
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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