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October 28, 2017
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The Maina scandal, Senator Misau’s allegations and other stories that got people talking this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. This week began with another scandal in the Buhari government. It was reported that President Muhammadu Buhari reinstated a wanted former pension boss, Abdulrasheed Maina. It did not take time before the Minister of Interior Affairs, Abdulrahman Dambazau said he does not have a hand in the... Read More
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October 21, 2017
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Banks crackdown on customer’s accounts, Okorocha and his statues and other stories that got people talking this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. You remember the Kachikwu-Baru saga? Well, this week, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu finally spoke on what transpired between him and President Muhammadu Buhari. He said, “Mr President has urged the two of us to find ways of working together to remove... Read More
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October 20, 2017
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The YNaija Tracklist: How 30 girls were raped in Yobe IDP camp | Everton’s struggles continue | More stories

From the papers this morning, a tracklist. NEMA staff begin 3-day warning strike – YNaija Banks to begin crackdown on customer’s accounts, as CBN rolls out strict rules – YNaija “This administration is full lies and propaganda” | Jonathan accuses APC, says PDP did well in its 16-year rule – YNaija ’17 governors plot against... Read More
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October 19, 2017
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The YNaija Tracklist: Reps ask FG to give FRSC arms | U.S. breaks its own law supporting Sudan military | More stories

From the papers this morning, a tracklist. 2019 election: No automatic ticket for Buhari – APC – YNaija We would not condone any act of indiscipline – OAU VC – YNaija Reps urge FG to provide FRSC officers with arms – YNaija Paris Club refund is our entitlement, we are not begging for money –... Read More
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October 18, 2017
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The YNaija Tracklist: FG acquiring modern warfare technology | Tottenham show they belong in the UCL | More stories

From the papers this morning, a tracklist. Kanu Nwankwo launches N1bn lotto for heart surgeries – YNaija I am 47, not too young to be Are Ona Kakanfo – Gani Adams – YNaija FG is acquiring and installing modern technology to fight Boko Haram – Buratai – YNaija About 10,400 get Army’s free medical service... Read More
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October 16, 2017
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The YNaija Tracklist: Nigeria has a history of accidental presidents | World Bank clarifies Buhari’s request | More stories

From the papers this morning, a tracklist. We have investments scattered across Nigeria – World Bank – YNaija “We have been having successive accidental leaders since 1999” – Na’Abba – YNaija We need to keep borrowing to save jobs – Adeosun – YNaija 6 killed as suspected herdsmen attack Plateau village – YNaija Game of... Read More
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October 14, 2017
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Buhari’s World Bank request, Davido’s evidence of a “clean heart” and other stories that drove conversation this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Continuing the conversation, NNPC replied the Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, saying the Corporation is not mandated to discuss contracts with him – in reply to the Minister’s memo that contracts were awarded without his knowledge. Maikanti Baru reiterated. NUPENG, PENGASSAN declared... Read More
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October 5, 2017
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The YNaija Tracklist: Brunei monarch marks golden jubilee | APC should be deregistered | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. The relationship between the Executive and the Legislature should not be defined as smooth – Dogara – YNaija Kachikwu will meet with President Buhari today over his leaked memo – YNaija About 11 people quarantined, as Monkeypox hits Bayelsa – YNaija Nigeria exported yam to the U.S. and this happened ... Read More
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October 4, 2017
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The Big 5: Senate begins investigation into Nigerian Army; Davido accused of involvement in death of Caroline Danjuma’s lover, and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: So, a number of interesting things have happened between last night and this morning, particularly, in the government. It turns out the federal government will not be able to complete at least 60% of the capital projects included in its 2017 budget, this... Read More
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October 3, 2017
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The YNaija Tracklist: 59 dead in Las Vegas shooting | Ekweremadu echoes 6-year term | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Activists threaten showdown at UK Embassy unless Nnamdi Kanu is extradited – YNaija Ekweremadu again echoes the need for a 6-year single term for President, Governors – YNaija The era of “settling” critics to keep quiet has ended –  Garba Shehu – YNaija NERC to fine consumers N450,000 for bypassing their... Read More
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October 2, 2017
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The YNaija Tracklist: Catalans win right to break with Spain | Pastor Bakare on restructuring | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Police rescue kidnapped ACP – YNaija Kalu under attack for revealing Kanu’s location – YNaija Health workers yet to suspend strike, await Minister’s signature – YNaija Pastor Bakare highlights how to restructure Nigeria – YNaija Osun APC challenge PDP to a public discourse – YNaija Boko Haram: U.S. gives $54... Read More
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September 30, 2017
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The Psquare rift; Fayose’s declaration and other stories that got people talking this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. In what might have been unsurprising in a military era, the Nigerian Police, Benue Command arrested a reporter of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Emmanuel Antswen – for reporting the protest at the Internally Displaced Persons camp at the International Market, Makurdi. He was later released after... Read More
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September 29, 2017
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The Late 5: Death sentence for kidnappers, Okocha voted as number one player, other top stories

These are the stories that got people talking today. The Nigerian Senate has approved the death sentence for abduction, wrongful restraints or wrongful confinement for ransom. This followed the passage of a bill on abduction, wrongful restraints or wrongful confinement for ransom. The Bill was sponsored by Senator Isa Hamma Misau (Bauchi, APC). This comes after Lagos... Read More
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September 23, 2017
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Buhari at #UNGA, the renewed rift between the Psquare brothers and other top stories of the week

Another week ends and we bring you the stories that got people talking. IPOB drama In response to the declaration as a “militant terrorist group”, the members of  the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) said they are not terrorists – asking how a “peaceful and armless” group agitating for secession should be regarded as a... Read More
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September 22, 2017
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The YNaija Tracklist: Kim Jong Un gives new threat | Chelsea agree to sell Diego Costa | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. We will not allow anybody to do backdoor admission – JAMB – YNaija We are not terrorists and can never be – IPOB – YNaija Non-teaching staff of Universities suspend strike – YNaija Customs DG meets Turkey envoy today over illegal arms importation – YNaija No harm will ever come... Read More
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September 20, 2017
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The YNaija Tracklist: IPOB crisis ‘bigger than Boko Haram’ | Airforce joins “Egwu Eke” | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Airforce joins Operation Python Dance II in the Southeast – YNaija NLC threatens to name and shame governors owing salaries – YNaija What led Nigeria into recession – former Minister – YNaija Nigeria’s domestic debts hit N14.06tn in June – NBS – YNaija Customs recovers 18 “smuggled” bulletproof vehicles from... Read More
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September 19, 2017
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The YNaija Tracklist: ASUU strike ends | Official launch of Army exercise in the S’East | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. After 36, ASUU calls off strike – YNaija We did not declare IPOB a terrorist organisation – Buratai – YNaija Impending fuel scarcity as NUPENG joins ULC strike – YNaija Accept your ineptitude, PDP tells APC – YNaija Gov Shettima says Nigeria cannot afford to separate – YNaija Buhari ‘signs’... Read More
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September 18, 2017
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The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari arrives New York | Emmy Award winners | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. President Buhari arrives New York for UN Summit – YNaija Osun APC can’t survive the “electoral hurricane” come 2018 – PDP – YNaija We look forward to a fruitful meeting with the FG – ASUU – YNaija Emmy Awards 2017: Full list of winners – YNaija EFCC visits Madueke’s Dubai... Read More
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September 11, 2017
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The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari travels to U.S. next week | Hurricane Irma claims 24 lives | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Nigeria is stagnant, no development is going on – Wike – YNaija Troops did not invade Nnamdi Kanu’s house – Army – YNaija Stand on the truth, don’t be intimidated | Fani-Kayode advises Alhassan – YNaija Dangote-led national relief committee donates N250m to victims of Benue flood – YNaija Charly... Read More
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September 5, 2017
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The YNaija Tracklist: Tension in NEMA over N665m liabilities | Kim Jong-Un accused of begging for war | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. The Medical Doctors and Dentists Council of Nigeria describe Resident Doctors’strike as illegal – YNaija First Lady, Aisha Buhari awards scholarships to 60 children – YNaija NLC, TUC decry attitude of the FG over NPA $20m bribery scandal – YNaija Southwest Ndigbo dissociate self from hate speech against Yorubas – YNaija... Read More
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September 4, 2017
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Diezani, others top Dubai assets list | Hydrogen bomb more powerful than Hiroshima | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. NEMA set to go on strike as ultimatum expires – YNaija “Our energies and resources shouldn’t be spent again on debates about division” – Buhari – YNaija U.S. will launch a “massive military response” to any threat from Pyongyang, Defense Secretary says – YNaija Court affirms EFCC’s power to freeze ‘suspicious’... Read More
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September 1, 2017
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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. Petroleum minister gives mid-term report, says petrol prices likely to fall Based on what was described as the competition inherent in the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) price modulation, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu yesterday, made a prediction of cheap petrol... Read More
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September 1, 2017
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The YNaija Tracklist: Osinbajo not taking over FG/ASUU negotiation team | UK to crackdown on modern slavery | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. It is too late for Nigeria to disintegrate – Fayose – YNaija Buhari aims to assist Benue Flood victims, Nigerians react – YNaija Fayemi allegedly approved the supply of 156 vehicles through an ‘oral agreement’ – YNaija  It is not true Osinbajo will head FG’s negotiation team with ASUU –... Read More
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August 31, 2017
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. WE’RE TRYING TO UNDERSTAND THIS NEW, REMORSEFUL DINO MELAYE When a man admits that he needs to repent, the first question that comes to mind is, “What are your sins?”. When it’s a Nigerian politician who publicly admits that “he must repent”, then we need... Read More
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August 29, 2017
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Why our mumu suppose don do for ASUU strike, not Diezani …But why has it chosen to carry-out sit-outs to urge the return of the former Minister of Education, Diezani Alison-Madueke to the country, when there were arguably other issues which are of more... Read More
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August 28, 2017
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Have You Heard Of The 3 M-Men Of The Kaduna Mafia? For as long as the Buhari presidency has existed, there has been talk of cabals and shadow show-runners that actually run the Government instead of the persons Nigerians elected. Read here. 2. “Lagos Is One... Read More
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