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Atiku Abubakar to address Tinubu’s CSU credential scandal today; United Arab Emirates in talks with FG to resolve visa ban | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Atiku Abubakar to address Tinubu's CSU credential scandal today Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) decries the low salaries of Osun magistrates and the poor condition of courtrooms United Arab Emirates in…
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LeBron James breaks NBA all-time scoring record
LeBron James has surpassed Kareem Abdul Jabbar's 39-year-old record to become the NBA's all-time top scorer. James, a 38-year-old star for the Los Angeles Lakers, scored 38 points in his…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: Nigeria’s ‘global dominance’ in sports continues, as athletes of Nigerian origin make the NBA draft
It is becoming increasingly glaring that Nigerians are a very dominant people when it comes to the world of sports. One need not look too deep to see our footprint…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: American born NBA star, Bam Adebayo is looking to bring his talent to Nigeria
An American Footballer, Roger Staubach, once said: "Winning isn't getting ahead of others, it's getting ahead of yourself." This certainly seems to be the case for Miami Heat's centre, Bam…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: World’s most beloved athlete Cristiano Ronaldo contracts Covid-19
From the moment sporting leagues all over the world gradually and successively began reopening sporting events, the badgering question of immediate concern was the safety of athletes and the proxy…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: The Lakers face a huge threat on their way to the NBA finals
The Los Angeles Lakers, a premier team in the National Basket Ball Association (NBA), and one of the few, if not the only global franchise in the league may face…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: Here’s the NBA game the whole world is talking about
Basketball is usually a tough sell for the typical Nigerian sports fan, as we tend to gravitate more towards soccer than other sports. But rarely do we ever have a…
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Fresh crisis in NBA as members form splinter group | #YNaijaCover
In a letter to the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, Friday, the conveners of the NNBA notified the minister of justice of its creation. According to the letter signed…
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Alleged rigging at the Nigerian Bar Association elections is a signifier of how much trouble we are in as a nation
The last recourse for justice for the average Nigerian is the Nigerian legal system. It is where we go when we have been wronged, when we try to force the…
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‘The ‘wizard’ among them all;’ Nigerians on Twitter revisit the glory days of Super Eagles
For the younger generation today, the pride every Nigerian felt when the Super Eagles who were underdogs at the time they took down the highly-rated Brazilian national team is only…
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The most valuable player in the NBA wants you all to know he is 100% Nigerian
The NBA Milwaukee bucks point forward, Giannis Antetokounmpo, also known as the Greek freak, has in fact dispelled the popular opinion that he is Greek. In an interview with Marc…
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Basketball in Africa is set for great things
It has been a exciting month for the game of basketball following the recently concluded NBA all star weekend, which had its first Nigerian all-star captain, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Fortunately some…
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The Late 5: Biafra referendum will hold same day as election – IPOB; Dogara announces defection from APC to PDP | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Biafra referendum will hold same day as election - IPOB The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Tuesday has announced that it…
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The Late 5: We will tackle power supply in the first six months – Peter Obi; ASUU strike: NANS to commence mass action against FG on January 7 | Other top stories
Here are the topical news that drove conversations in less than 48 hours into the New Year. ASUU strike: NANS to commence mass action against FG, ASUU, ASUP on January…
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The Big 5: Oil Marketers proceed on strike over subsidy claims; NBA reacts to charges against its President by the EFCC | Other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has directed its members to shut down all loading operations by…
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Brooklyn Nets’ point guard suffers gruesome injury
Tragedy hit the NBA community as another player suffers a gruesome injury. During an NBA game day on Monday, the Brooklyn Nets, went up against Minnesota Timberwolves, at the Target…
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NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler, teams up with African sensation Embiid, to create a super team
It has been a controversial year for NBA All-Star, Jimmy Butler and former team the Minnesota Timberwolves organisation. But following a meeting with Timberwolves, and the front office of the…
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NBA season 2018/19 kicks off in grandstyle and here’s how the giants faced off
The NBA season began on Wednesday and it kicked off with a bang. Boston Celtics, rookie of the year contender, Jason Tatum, stole the show. It was lot of excitement for…
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City clinch Carabao Cup, Kano Pillars top the NPFL log and Stokes return for England
Manchester City put their disappointing loss to Wigan Athletic in the Emirate FA Cup behind them as they clinched the Carabao Cup dominating Arsenal in the final. Sergio Kun Aguero…
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You are a “soulless coward” – NBA coach slams Trump
While the fiasco between the NFL and the presidency lingers, President Trump has again received a big lash from an NBA coach following a statement about former presidents. San Antonio…
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“Many stay away because they love our country” | Donald Trump attacks the NFL
U.S President Donald Trump has been in a war of words with players from both the NBA and NFL, earning himself the label of "bum" from one of the most…
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The Thread: “Get that son of a bitch…” | Did President Trump just prove that he’s racist?
President Trump has made a mess of things again. Now we know such an announcement probably does not come as a surprise to you, being jaded about anything Trump these…
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“Not all members of the judiciary are corrupt” – NBA tells FG
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to stop describing the judiciary as corrupt. It also supported the National Judicial Council’s recent recall of some…
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Opinion: Why is the Nigerian Bar Association sabotaging the anti-corruption war?
by Adesina Tosin Nathaniel This is not the best of times for the anti-corruption war of the Federal Government of Nigeria. The Nigerian Bar Association which is the umbrella…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. I will soon sign the 2017 budget into law - Osinbajo Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has hinted that…
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Release El-Zakzaky, Dasuki now, NBA tells FG
The Nigerian Bar Association had demanded the release of National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), and the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzakky. The duo…
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Opinion: Justice Nduta Ibrahim Auta is a sore on the thumb of the Nigerian Judiciary
by Mohammed Umar “In Justice, integrity is a necessity……” President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, 2016 The Nigerian judiciary revolves at periodic stages of the general polity. In this process, senior…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Osinbajo writes N’Assembly, seeks approval for $500m Eurobond | Okorocha under fire over PDP crisis comment | More stories
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Rivers rerun: Wike slams police over INEC report - YNaija NBA shortlists 12 lawyers for appointment as Appeal Court Justices - YNaija…
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NBA shortlists 12 lawyers for appointment as Appeal Court Justices
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has shortlisted 12 lawyers for appointment as Justices of the Court of Appeal. Secretary General of the NBA, Isiaka Olagunju in a…
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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