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The Late 5: PDP accuses FG of clamping down opposition, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gets married and other stories.
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the federal government and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of commencing what it…
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El-Zakzaky’s supporters march to the Human Rights Commission, demand his release
The members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) today in Abuja staged a protest march at the Human Rights Commission (HRC) to demand the immediate release of their leader, Sheik Ibrahim…
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The Thread: Buratai might be up to something sneaky
President Buhari's continued absence from Nigeria has given room for conspiracies to usurp the seat of power. In May, we heard rumours of coups plotting and Chief of Army Staff…
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The statements that led to the coup plot drama
Maybe we’re going too far with media reports and discussions on an imminent coup. Examining how the statements and actions leading to the coup rumours were very much inconspicuous, I…
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The YNaija Editorial: A coup in Nigeria must not be allowed
Last week, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai issued a warning against politicians who have been meeting army officers with a view to inciting them to carry…
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God has ordained Biafra – MASSOB
by Dolapo Adelana The Leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Comrade Uchenna Madu, has said that the issue of Biafra has been…
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‘Army mandates officers to contribute towards golf course’
by Dolapo Adelana The rank and file of the Nigerian Army is disgruntled over a decision to establish a multi-billion naira exclusive golf course for officers, Premium Times reports. It…
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Buratai cannot stop Biafra – MASSOB
by Dolapo Adelana The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has dismissed a statement credited to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Buratai, who was…
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Troops arrest foreign Boko Haram terrorist, kill 15
Nigerian troops have arrested a Boko Haram terrorist suspected to be a foreigner in Rann, Borno. The yet to be identified suspect was part of a group of terrorists that…
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UPDATE: Premium Times publisher, Dapo Olorunyomi refused bail
The Nigeria Police Force has refused to grant publisher of online news medium, Premium Times, Dapo Olorunyomi bail, YNaija reports. According to an inside source who spoke with our reporter, Mr. Olorunyomi…
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Amnesty Int’l demands immediate release of Premium Times publisher, Dapo Olorunyomi
Human Rights Group, Amnesty International has demanded the immediate release of the publisher of online news medium Premium Times, Dapo Olorunyomi and its judiciary correspondent, Evelyn Okakwu. Both journalists were arrested…
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We’ve sent Special Forces to Southern Kaduna – Buratai
The Nigerian Army says it has sent some of its troops to restore peace and order in its military exercise, tagged “Operation Harbin Kunama 2’’, to Southern Kaduna, parts of…
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Nigerian Army threatens legal action against Premium Times (PHOTOS)
The Nigerian Army has threatened legal action against online newspaper Premium Times for what it called "false" and "unsubstantiated" stories published by the firm. In a letter dated December 22,…
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Army deploys troops to Southern Kaduna
The Nigerian Army says it has deployed troops to Southern Kaduna to bring to an end to the killings in that part of the country. According to The Nation, Army spokesman Brig.-Gen.…
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SEE Abubakar Shekau’s captured Boko Haram flag (PHOTO)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received the personal flag of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau. In a picture shared on Saturday by the president's personal photographer, Bayo Omoboriowo, Buhari received…
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Army hands over Boko Haram flag to Buhari
The Nigerian Army has handed over the flag of Boko Haram that was recovered from “camp zero” in Sambisa forest to President Muhammadu Buhari. According to The Cable, Major General Lucky Irabor,…
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Army recovers Shekau’s Qu’ran, flag in Sambisa
The Nigerian Army says it has recovered a Qur’an and a flag in Camp Zero, the Boko Haram’s Headquarters in Sambisa forest, believed to belong Abubakar Shekau. According to Daily…
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We’ll use Sambisa as training ground of Army personnel – Buratai
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has said Sambisa forest, former base of terrorist group Boko Haram will serve as training ground of Army personnel starting from 2017.…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring toay
1. Panic as MMM operations get frozen for a month Popular ponzi scheme MMM has frozen its operations for one month due to "heavy workload". 2. ‘Pastor of Reigners Bible Church ignored…
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The YNaija Tracklist: ‘Pastor of Reigners Bible Church ignored stop work order’ | Troops likely to leave Northeast in 2017 – Buratai | More stories
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Sheriff is a paid agent of the APC - Makarfi-led PDP - YNaija 'Pastor of Reigners Bible Church ignored stop work order'…
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Troops likely to leave North-East in 2017 – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, says troops fighting the Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East would be returned to the barracks in 2017, when the fight would…
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Army to invade Sambisa Forest this week – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai, on Tuesday said the Nigerian Army would completely invade Sambisa forest and elsewhere to destroy the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in…
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Crush Boko Haram by December, Buratai urges troops
Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has urged troops of the Nigerian Army to completely wipe out all Boko Haram terrorists from the country this December. In a…
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Army council approves 8 division in Sokoto
The Nigerian Army Council has approved the establishment of the 8th Army Division in Sokoto. Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai made the disclosure on Sunday in Sokoto when he…
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60 per cent of Boko Haram members not Nigerians – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, says the recent activities of the Boko Haram terrorists shows that 60 per cent of them are not Nigerians. Buratai, said…
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Army blasts Vanguard over fictitious interview with Buratai
The Nigerian Army has reacted to a publication by a cloned Vanguard newspaper online page which accused Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai of blaming the death…
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Gashigar attack: Army spokesman accuses journalist of prejudice and contempt
The spokesman of the Nigerian Army Colonel Sani Usman has responded to a publication by a Deputy Editor of the ThisDay newspaper. In a statement on Saturday Colonel Usman faulted…
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We will deal decisively with killer herdsmen – Buratai
Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai says the Nigerian Army is fully committed to dealing with the menace of killer herdsmen across the country. Buratai said this while fielding…
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No Nigerian territory occupied by terrorists – Buratai
Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai says no Nigerian territory is under the control of terrorist group, Boko Haram. Buratai said such claims were unfounded as no local…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Unpaid salaries: Siasia gives NFF 2-week ultimatum, threatens sit-out | N5bn found in Army General’s daughter’s account |Puff Daddy donates $1 million to Howard University
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Unpaid salaries: Siasia gives NFF 2-week ultimatum, threatens sit-out - YNaija Sale of national assets: Labour unions threaten strike action - YNaija Boko…
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YMonitor
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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