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Opinion: Niger Killings – David Umaru as the lone voice of reason
By Abdullahi Bello Kuta The month of August, 2016, will be remembered by the people of Niger as that of bloodbath and preventable extrajudicial killings. We witnessed the biggest crisis in the state…
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The top 10 stories that made headlines this week
These are the top ten stories that made headlines this week 1. FIFA President visits Nigeria New FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, paid an official visit to Nigeria last week. He…
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Opinion: Is the search for oil in the North-East a fool’s errand?
By Ikenna Okonkwo President Buhari recently ordered (if that is the right word) the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) to intensify its search for hydrocarbons in the Nigerian sector of the Chad basin…
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PDP zones 2019 presidency to North
The Zoning Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has placed the 2019 presidential ticket in the North following a report submitted to the national caretaker committee. The Chairman of the Committee…
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‘It doesn’t make sense to zone chairmanship, Presidency to the North’ – Markafi
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) National Caretaker Committee, Ahmed Markafi, on Friday, said that the forthcoming convention of the party will produce duly elected leaders and not…
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Opinion: The one sided nature of President Buhari’s appointments
by Gbemiga Olakunle I belong to everybody. I belong to nobody.” That was the golden statement or word on the marble credited to President Muhammadu Buhari in his Inauguration Speech…
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Opinion: The fallacy of enforcing national unity
by Ugochukwu Amasike The threat of violence and force of arms can not guarantee or enforce Nigeria's fragile "unity" forever. It is an exercise in futility to attempt to do so;…
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DSS agent shoots unarmed woman in presence of her children
On Wednesday, in the Jere area of Kaduna, a woman was shot dead by an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the presence of her children. The…
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‘Buhari is not reading the mood correctly, Nigeria’s unity is negotiable’ | Afenifere, Ohaneze disagree with Presidency
Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and the pan-Yoruba socio-political body, Afenifere, have reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari's position on the unity of Nigeria. The President, on Wednesday, had in…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Donald Trump hails Saddam Hussein | US warn of terror attack | Biafra group wants protest over Grazing Bill | More
From the papers- a tracklist US warns of possible terrorist attacks Punch Over 9,000 ghost workers discovered in Kogi state YNaija CBN says Nigerian banks are healthy Nation Don't turn…
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Boko Haram spy killed by soldiers (VIEWER DISCRETION)
On Tuesday, men of the Nigerian Army ambushed and killed an alleged Boko Haram spy at Barwati village, Kukawa LGA. The terrorist was killed while trying to gain access into…
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‘If Buhari is not careful with NDA, he will plunge Nigeria into another civil war’
A former adviser to ex-President Shehu Shagari and a foremost northern politician, Junaid Mohammed, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to mete out military actions, like those used on Boko Haram…
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These 4 tweets make the case for why lumping the ‘North’ together is foolish
For a nation that boasts of over 200 tribes and languages, generalization can sometimes be dangerous. To many across the shore, there are only three tribes in Nigeria - Yoruba,…
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Opinion: A wake up call to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
By Bayo Adeyinka My dear Asiwaju, I am compelled to write this open letter to you because of the state of affairs of the Yoruba nation. Firstly, I wish to…
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Opinion: Why Nigerians must agree to disagree on the ‘Nigerian question’
By Ayodele Adio Just recently, former vice president Atiku Abubakar made bold proclamations on restructuring the Nigeria’s socio-political land scape. This time he wasn’t a lone wolf, other prominent Nigerians like…
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‘Why must the blood of Biafrans continue to be spilled on Arewa land?’
Secessionist group, the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), on Sunday, condemned the killing of an Igbo woman, Bridget Agbahime, by an angry mob in…
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Igbo woman killed in Kano was provoked by her killer – CAN
The Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Sunday, reacted to the gruesome murder of Bridget Agbahime by angry Muslim youths in Kano for blaspheming Prophet Mohammed.…
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Reuben Abati: Tomato scarcity as metaphor
One of the major news items in circulation has been the scarcity of tomato. Incidentally, Nigeria is (was) the 14th largest producer of tomato in the world and the second…
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Fayose explains why he ‘betrayed’ Ali Modu Sheriff
Not too long ago, Ayo Fayose was a proponent of Ali Modu Sheriff's candidacy for National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party - but these days, it's a different story.…
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IPOB is now friends with Niger Delta Avengers and Egbesu Water Lions
The two newly revamped militant groups in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Avengers and the the Red Egbesu Water Lions now have an ally in the Indigenous People of…
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Shekarau was arrested by the EFCC, and he sees God’s hand in it
A former minister of education, Ibrahim Shekarau has declared that his arrest and detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is not in any way political rather a test…
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PDP zoning committee to submit report in favor of Ali Modu Sheriff
Ahead of its May 21 national convention in Port Harcourt, the National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party will on Thursday, April 28 receive the recommendations of the party’s…
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PDP zones presidency to the North [DETAILS]
The Peoples Democratic Party in line with its current reforms and upcoming May 21 National Convention in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has reportedly zoned the positions of president and vice…
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‘We cheated our brothers from the North by helping Jonathan’ – PDP BoT chairman
The Peoples Democratic Party's Board of Trustees Chairman, Senator Jibrin Wali, on Sunday, said that the party lost the 2015 election because Northern leaders forced Jonathan on Nigerians. Senator Wali…
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Opinion: Economic terrorism and curious fire outbreaks in Kano
As I type this firefighters are battling to put out rampaging inferno at the Kano’s major market, Abubakar Rimi Market, Sabon Gari. At the same time, similar fireballs were reported…
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Why North must retain PDP Chairmanship – South West zone
The South-West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has made its position known on the national chairmanship position of the opposition party. The South-West chapter, on Thursday, maintained that the…
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‘They are people of certain classes’ | CBN defends appointment of Buhari’s nephew, 90 others
The Acting Director of Corporate Communications of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Isaac Okorafor has tried to explain the alleged nepotism of the apex bank which is reflected in the…
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Opinion: Nigeria, a house divided within itself
We may not have been together if not for the 1914 amalgamation. But since the artificial wedding took place over a century ago, it is quite surprising how and why…
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CAN reacts to forced marriage of Christian girls, Islamic Coalition against terrorism (READ)
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 Northern States, on Saturday, March 12, questioned the Federal Government's decision to include Nigeria in the coalition of Islamic Countries fighting…
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Jude Ndukwe: Agatu massacre, Ese Oruru’s abduction and the threat to Christianity in Nigeria
The recent weeks have been tough for Nigeria and Nigerians. With the strangest of shameful news making the headlines and drawing negative attention to a nation already haemorrhaging uncontrollably from…
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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