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LIVES ON THE LINE 2: Alex Ogbu was telling a story but became the story
By Patrick Egwu This investigation is on the unresolved killing of three Nigerian journalists while on assignments between 2019-2020. For six months, Nigerian investigative journalist, Patrick Egwu investigated these murders,…
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Usifo Ataga: It’s time the Police applied legal steps rather than ‘meet-and-greet’ rounds
The story of Chidinma Ojukwu and the late Super TV CEO, Usifo Ataga is one that most Nigerians are familiar with by now. Even the lady might need no introduction…
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Once again a mob calls for blood in a new blasphemy case in Northern Nigeria
A mob of young Nigerian Muslim men in Sokoto, stormed the palace of Sultan, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, on Thursday carrying placards that read “Isma’il must die,” to demand the arrest…
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Opinion: The death of Ahmed Gulak
The cold-blooded murder of Hon. Ahmed Gulak, former Speaker of the Adamawa House of Assembly, former Special Adviser on Political Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan, former National Co-ordinator of the…
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#HerStory Series: “I regret nothing”| 47-year-old Sex Worker shares on leaving her parents to start a new life
Art, it is said, imitates life. Sometimes, the opposite is the case, and when this happens, we gasp and ponder how or if we are so inclined, we bury ourselves…
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#EndSARS: How the monopoly of violence is being broken in Nigeria
by Ayodele Ibiyemi As young Nigerians protest police brutality and extrajudicial killings across Nigeria, cases of violence in Ogbomoso, Ilorin, Lagos, Abuja are being recorded and people are becoming unsafe…
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‘It’s a callous act; turn yourself in to the police’ – PDP, Atiku react to Senator Abbo’s assault on nursing mother
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the viral CCTV footage published by Premium Times showing the Senator representing Adamawa North at the National Assembly, Elisha Abbo assaulting a nursing…
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We have arrested officers involved in the shooting of Kolade Johnson – Lagos Police Command
The Lagos Command of the Nigeria Police has reacted to the outrage that greeted the death of a young man, Kolade Johnson on Sunday, at a football viewing centre in Onipetesi…
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Ag. IGP names Frank Mba as new Spokesman for Nigeria Police
The Acting Inspector General of Police, Abubakar Adamu Mohammed has appointed Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Frank Mba as the new Spokesman for the Nigeria Police. As contained in a statement by…
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UPDATE: Police reacts as Dino Melaye chooses ‘floor’ over bed at DSS hospital
The intrigues in the case between the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye and the Nigeria Police appears to be far from over, as the embattled lawmaker, refused Friday evening to enter…
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UPDATE: Location of Dino Melaye revealed after reported ‘disappearance’
A report has emerged on the location of the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye who was reportedly whisked away from his hospital bed at the Police Hospital, Abuja by masked police operatives in an unmarked…
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Fr. Mbaka endorses President Buhari; Labour announces date for indefinite strike over minimum wage | Other top stories this week
These are the stories that drove the conversation this week: Following the state of insecurity in Zamfara, especially after the reported killings of 18 persons in the state on New…
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UPDATE: Police speaks on Dino Melaye’s arrest, reveals condition of Senator
The Nigeria Police says the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye who turned himself in for arrest on Friday, over an alleged offence of criminal conspiracy and attempted culpable homicide, committed…
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Suspected killers of former CDS, Alex Badeh nabbed; Buhari slams wife again over statement on cabal frustating his govt | Other top stories this week
These were the stories that drove the conversation this week: Nigeria’s first Executive President, Alhaji Shehu Usman Shagari, passed on at the age of 93. The information was made known…
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The Big 5: FG dismisses UN report on ransom paid for #DapchiGirls, declares Aug 21 and 22 public holidays | Other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: A report by the United Nations (UN) has claimed that the federal government paid huge ransom for the release of Dapchi…
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The Big 5: LASG sets up Mobile Court over Apapa Expressway gridlock, Ogunbiyi rejects result of Osun PDP primaries and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Lagos State Government has resolved to set up a Mobile Court to deal with recalcitrant drivers of articulated vehicles who park…
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The Late 5: 210 inmates escape from Minna Prison, Police make U-turn on Saraki invitation and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: 210 inmates on Sunday night escaped from the Minna Maximum Prisons, Tunga area of Minna Metropolis in Niger. Spokesperson of the…
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The Big 5: Saraki dissociates self from Offa robbery, Nigeria Police launches free legal service scheme and other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has dissociated himself from the Offa Robbery Suspects contrary to claims by the Nigerian Police Force.…
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The Late 5: Police invites Saraki over indictment in Offa Robbery, Super Eagles announce 23-man World Cup squad and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Nigeria Police have invited Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki to answer allegations against him by suspects who took part in…
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The Late 5: Senate explains non-reduction of ages for Senators and Governors, PDP condemns Buhari’s statement on youth and 2019 and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, on Friday explained that the 35 years age qualification for the Senate was retained to…
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Suspected badoo boys kill Pastor in Ikorodu
A pastor was killed Sunday morning by persons suspected to be Badoo members. The incident occurred at Lajo Road, near transformer in Igbogbo-Bayeku, The Nation reports. The pastor’s widow, Gloria and 10-month-old…
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Nigeria Police rated worst in the world, NPF rejects rating
The World Security and Police Index International (WISPI) has rated the Nigeria Police Force as the worst police organisation in the world. In its report, WISPI said the NPF has been unable…
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Opinion: Institutional corruption within the Nigerian Police Force
by Gbolahan Adeyemi On the 19th of August 2017, the Nigerian Police Force Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr Moshood Jimoh was on Channels television (Sunrise programme) dispelling the notion…
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Igbonla boys release: The Nigeria Police can do better
by Tosin Adesina The Nigeria Police Force is one that has lost its values over the years, from bribery to extortion of unsuspecting members of the public and other vices…
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The Igbonla boys are back, but why did it take so long?
by Tosin Adesina Sixty-five days after they were abducted from their schools the six kidnapped students of Igbonla model college, Epe were rescued from by the Police from their kidnappers.…
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Igbonla boys: Abba Kyari proves once again that he’s ‘Mr. Capable’
by Tosin Adesina There is one man making waves in the crime and detective scene of Nigeria at the moment. His name: Abba Kyari, and this is not the Chief…
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N1.6bn relief for flooded states, 240 Borno children die of malnutrition | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
N1.6 billion - Acting President Yemi Osinbajo ordered on Wednesday that this amount be released to states affected by flooding. 240 - The number of internally displaced children that have…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 24th of February
Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now!
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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