A kidnap kingpin is in the wind and 3 police officers are dead; This is Buhari’s Nigeria

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A kidnap kingpin is in the wind and 3 police officers are dead; This is Buhari’s Nigeria

In a turn of events that will confound even the most open minded of political commentators, the Nigerian Police Force, via its official Twitter handle tweeted a series of tweets. One of them was this one, complete with a photo caption. #ProvideAnswersNigerianArmy pic.twitter.com/uCDAjMLV1e — Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) August 8, 2019 The tweet (and... Read More

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May 23, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 23rd of May

Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Big 5: Electricity generation falls to 2,616MW, six plants idle; Soldiers die, six missing as Boko Haram attacks army base in Borno | Other top stories The Late 5: LUTH resident doctors protest, issue ultimatum to management; Over 30 killed as gunmen raid Katsina... Read More

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March 18, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 18th of March

Follow the links to read the stories on YNaija: Just In: 4 rescued, others reportedly trapped as another 3-storey building collapse on Lagos Island The Late 5: We don’t know if army rigged elections – INEC; Four rescued from another Lagos building collapse | Other stories

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March 11, 2019

The Late 5: El-Rufai wins Kaduna governorship elections; Code of Conduct Tribunal orders daily of hearing of Onnoghen’s trial | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: El-Rufai wins Kaduna governorship elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared incumbent governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai, as winner of the governorship polls. El-Rufai defeated his closest rival with a margin of 231, 259 votes. Code of Conduct Tribunal orders daily of hearing of Onnoghen’s... Read More

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January 2, 2019

Nigerian Army reacts to ‘Feed Nigerian Soldiers’ campaign, declares promoter wanted

The Nigerian Army has reacted to a “Global Campaign To Provide Food For Nigerian Soldiers Fighting Boko Haram” by one Doctor Perry Brimah, a Nigerian in diaspora, describing it as fraudulent and criminal. In a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman on Wednesday, the army stated that “Nigerian soldiers deployed... Read More

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December 31, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 31st of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsC2gTFhSw9/ #YNaija2018Review: Wetin We Gain, Uyo Meyo, Heaven’s Gate…See the 10 best songs of the year

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December 28, 2018

The Late 5: You have to sweat and work for a living, no more handouts – Buhari tells Nigerian youth; Diesel-laden tanker explodes in Oshodi | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday flagged off his re-election campaign in Uyo, Akwa Ibom where he promised to improve on the war on corruption and insecurity, as well as build the economy in the interest of the people. Speaking to a large crowd of supporters who turned... Read More

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December 21, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 21st of December

Follow the links to the stories and analyses on YNaija: Check out these tweets from women testifying to the impact of #MarketMarchYaba Wanted: An Honest, Self-Reflective, Grown-Up Nigerian Army

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December 21, 2018

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Wanted: An Honest, Self-Reflective, Grown-Up Nigerian Army

On one hand, it is difficult to bash the Nigerian Armed Forces. They have been, to put it mildly, undercut in recent times by political calculations. They have often been thin on resources, especially when elections are on the horizon. The case against Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) by the federal government hasn’t progressed quickly enough... Read More

Opinion

December 17, 2018

The Late 5: NASS workers begin warning strike 2 days before Buhari presents budget; Atiku promises ministerial position for Nigerian under 30 | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. An OAU lecturer, Richard Akindele has been sentenced to 24 months in prison, after he changed his plea from ‘non-guilty’ to ‘guilty’. The trial judge, Maureen Onyekenu had earlier rejected a suspended sentence and plea bargain which the defendant’s counsel, Francis Omotosho, had pleaded for, noting that suspended... Read More

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December 17, 2018

How Amnesty International has attempted to destabilise Nigeria – Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army has called for the closure of the Amnesty International (AI) offices in Nigeria, alleging there is credible evidence the organisation is working hard to destabilise the country. This was said in a statement on Monday by the Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, which reads that the organisation’s attempt to destabilise the nation was noted... Read More

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December 15, 2018

Nigerian Army lifts suspension on activities of UNICEF in North East

Hours after the Nigerian Army suspended the operations of the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in the North-East, alleging that it abdicated its primary duty of catering for the wellbeing of children and the vulnerable through humanitarian activities and now engages in training selected persons for clandestine activities to continue sabotaging the counter-terrorism efforts, the... Read More

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December 13, 2018

The Big 5: ‘Army organises private burial for soldiers killed in Metele attack’; Lagos CP counters Shogunle on sex in a car | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday, at the first National Summit on Healthy Ageing, has said there are plans to establish regional geriatric centres at tertiary health institutions for clinical care and extend free healthcare services to Nigerians over the age of 60 years, in line with the... Read More

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Nigerian Army threatens legal action over doctored propaganda of Boko Haram attacks

Amid unconfirmed details of the terrorists’ attack on the 157 Battalion in Metele, Borno, the Nigerian Army Saturday, said that it would file cases in court against individuals or groups spreading “fake videos of purported Boko Haram attacks.” The army in a statement on Saturday said that it “continued to observe with great dismay the myriads... Read More

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President Buhari expresses shock over killing of soldiers by Boko Haram in Metele

President Muhammadu Buhari has “expressed deep shock over the killing of military personnel in Metele village of Borno by Boko Haram terrorists, assuring at the same time that immediate measures are being taken to ensure that the loopholes which led to the fatalities are blocked once and for all.” This was contained in a statement... Read More

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The Late 5: Nigerian Army re-integrates 155 ex-Boko Haram fighters into society; Centre for Disease Control confirms yellow fever outbreak in Edo | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday announced the outbreak of yellow fever in Edo. In a statement by the Chief Executive Officer of the NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, in Abuja said that following the report of an outbreak of fever of unknown origin public... Read More

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The information is false – Nigerian Army reacts to the reported death of 100 soldiers; why we should be worried about PDP’s spending behaviour – Presidency | Other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. President Muhammadu Buhari‘s media aide, Garba Shehu, said the opposition has more money than the government, alleging that the leading opposition parties have resolved to undertake a campaign clearly aimed at aggravating differences between Nigerians on the basis of especially religion, region and tribe. Shehu stressed... Read More

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November 23, 2018

The reports on number of casualties in the Metele attack are false – Nigerian Army

Amid outrage of the reported death of about 100 soldiers killed in an Army camp in Metele, Borno, the Nigerian Army has said there has been some misinformation on the reports. It was earlier reported that a lieutenant colonel and military unit commander along with scores of soldiers were killed by rampaging Boko Haram insurgents who... Read More

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November 19, 2018

The Late 5: Court restrains Daily Nigerian from publishing Ganduje’s videos; Nigerian Army uncovers new terrorist group | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Following the ban on election campaign lifted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, the Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar on Monday released the policy document that would drive his campaign ahead of the 2019 elections. According to the document, Atiku says... Read More

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November 13, 2018

Just In: Army arrests female suicide bomber in Borno

The Nigerian Army Tuesday arrested a 19-year-old female suicide bomber at Gonikalachari, Borno. The Army stated this moments ago via its official Twitter account, saying the suspect, Shaidatu Adamu, from Gwoza in Borno attempted to infiltrate Maiduguri with her suicide vest. Officials report that Adamu during interrogation revealed that she has been in the Sambisa Forest... Read More

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November 2, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 2nd of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: BREAKING: WAEC presents confirmation of school certificate result to Buhari Did the Nigerian Army just use a Trump propaganda video to justify Shi’ite killings?

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November 2, 2018

Did the Nigerian Army just use a Trump propaganda video to justify Shi’ite killings?

Late last night, American media outfit, Politico posted a video where the president of the United States of America, Donald Trump said he would advise the U.S. military to forcefully engage with anyone throwing stones and rocks at them as armed. In the video, Trump said, “I will tell you this, anybody throwing stones, rocks,... Read More

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September 2, 2018

The Big 5: Buhari’s comment on Nigerian migrants insensitive – PDP; Atiku tackles Osinbajo in restructuring debate | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has berated President Muhammadu Buhari over his comments about Nigerians migrants seeking to enter Europe illegally through the desert and the Mediterranean, during the visit of the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel to Nigeria. In a statement on Saturday by it’s spokesman,... Read More

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August 26, 2018

The Big 5: I’m not losing sleep over impeachment threats – Saraki, Ministry declares Carter Bridge safe for use | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has dismissed claims that the Senate is yet to reconvene due to the threat to impeach him by some senators and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Saraki, who spoke to newsmen in Asaba, Delta, after a closed door meeting... Read More

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July 1, 2018

The Late 5: Lagos govt. bans fuel tankers from non-trailer routes, 32 Boko Haram terrorists surrender to troops in Borno and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Lagos Government has announced a restriction of the movement of fuel tankers to designated trailer route in the state. In an announcement made by the Commissioner for Transportation, Ladi Lawanson in Alausa ,“as an immediate response to the latest incident, the Lagos State Government hereby... Read More

AMCON, katsina, lagos, Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerian Army

June 29, 2018

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Today’s Noisemakers: Imoh Umoren, Poju Oyemade, Daddy Freeze, others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

Opinion

June 24, 2018

The Big 5: Kwankwaso boycotts APC convention, nPDP to APC: Our agitations are not over and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Former Governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso boycotted Saturday’s national convention of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Senator representing Kano Central opted instead to meet with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar who is a leading contender for the Presidential ticket of the PDP... Read More