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President Buhari visits survivors of Abuja bomb explosions (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari visited the survivors of the twin bomb attacks on Nyanya and Kuje in Abuja. The President commiserated with the victims of Friday's blasts, who are receiving treatment at the Trauma…
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Nyanya again! Bomb scare reported at Abuja (READ)
by Kolapo Olapoju Online newspaper, Premium Times is reporting a bomb scare in Nyanya, Abuja. A Peugeot 406 car suspected to be carrying an explosive device was sighted abandoned in…
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What are you really worth? – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze A good request on the face of it, but one made without a knowledge of the complexities of the situation on the ground, such as the…
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#BringBackOurGirls: Unprovoked attacks by security agencies must stop – Ezekwesili
by Isi Esene Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili has expressed her misgivings at statements made by the spokesperson of the Department of State Security for describing the #BringBackOurGirls campaign as…
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Boko Haram members – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwaze Not a few Lagosians were stuck in a spot of traffic on Friday because a few khaki boys, or area boys, depending on who you listen…
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Nyanya bombing mastermind uses British passport – Sudan Ambassador reveals
by 'Jola Sotubo The arrest of Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche in connection with the deadly April 14 bombing in Nyanya, Abuja was seen as a victory for justice but this has…
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How we took the #BringBackOurGirls campaign down to South Africa – MADinitiative founder, Damilola Apotieri
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Damilola Apotieri, a post graduate student at the Wits University, South Africa has been at the forefront of youth advocacy for most of his life founding the enormously influential…
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BUSTED: Military arrests bomb expert behind Abuja, Jos bombings
by Zara Mustapha File photo A man who confessed to being a bomb expert for the dreaded Islamic sect Boko Haram has been arrested by military operatives in Borno state…
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Wole Soyinka: And now, the ecumenical city of Jos?!
by Wole Soyinka Today, so soon after Nyanya, Jos has turned into yet another national abattoir, the current fate of so many of our towns, villages and other once thriving…
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Opinion: It’s time to revisit our national response to tragedy
by Wilfried Okichie Abandoning victims to their fate after the first photo op is callous and does not portray us as a people with regard for citizens. The high density…
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Jaye Gaskia: But how shameless can the ruling class be?
by Jaye Gaskia If this is thus true, then it follows that the real perpetrators and perpetuators of these forms of violent criminality are members of the ruling class. Our nation…
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#BringBackOurGirls: That defining moment when Oby Ezekwesili, others stand up to be counted (PHOTOS)
by Zara Mustapha The call for the rescue of about 276 Chibok schoolgirls abducted by the Boko Haram Islamic gets louder with local and international figures join the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.…
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#BringBackOurGirls: The US will not send Armed Forces into Nigeria – Obama (WATCH)
by 'Jola Sotubo The President of the United States of America, Barack Obama has spoken out on the abduction of over 200 Nigerian schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno. Obama, while announcing…
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“We will make them care”: #BringBackOurGirls protest hits Manhattan, New York (WATCH)
by 'Jola Sotubo The #BringBackOurGirls cause has been marked by protests all around the world with citizens of different countries standing in solidarity with the Nigerian people. One of such…
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23 famous quotes from Pres. Jonathan’s media chat (READ)
by Ogunsanwo Bamidele These are some of the most popular quotes from yesterdays 1 hour 43 minutes media chat with the president…. ON SECURITY “…I believe most Nigerians…
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#BringBackOurGirls: Guess what you’ll see on your Tumblr log-in page (LOOK)
by Akan Ido With millions of users on social media calling for the Nigerian Federal government to rescue about 276 schoolgirls abducted by men suspected to be members of the…
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“We are dealing with monstrosity” – Wole Soyinka tells Amanpour on CNN
by Oge Okonkwo Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka was on CNN moments ago to speak on the security situation in Nigeria and the efforts of the Goodluck Jonathan administration in stemming…
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#YIssueOfTheWeek: Is the South really safe from Boko Haram?
by Mark Amaza But how safe is the South really from Boko Haram? Is it because they cannot attack anywhere there or because they have not chosen to? For the…
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‘They tried to enter our school…’: Principal confirms Nyanya bus hijack incident
by 'Jola Sotubo The news which was recently reported about the hijack of a school bus in Nyanya, Abuja has been confirmed by the principal of the school in question.…
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‘I will soak the ground with Christian blood’: Shekau brags in chilling video (WATCH)
by 'Jola Sotubo Abubakar Shekau, the leader of terrorist sect, Boko Haram, has released a video where he makes threats against the country. Shekau goes on a tirade in Hausa…
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#BringBackOurGirls: Nigerian military steps up efforts to find missing schoolgirls
by Zara Mustapha File photo Reports say two Nigerian Army divisions have been deployed to the search of kidnapped Government Girls' Secondary School (GGSS) students who were abducted by men…
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Opinion: Terrorism – We must make critical distinctions before it all unravels
by Ifeanyi Uddin For obvious reasons, the administration at the centre is in a funk. In its favour, it has been argued that we may be seeing the result of…
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#BringBackOurGirls: ICT expert, Gbenga Sesan quizzed by the SSS, released (TWEETS)
by 'Jola Sotubo Entrepreneur and ICT expert, Gbenga Sesan has been invited for questioning by the Department of State Security Services over some comments he recently made on Twitter. Mr. Sesan,…
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#BringBackOurGirls: Borno gov’t refused to relocate Chibok schoolgirls for exams – WAEC boss
by Zara Mustapha Head of the National Office of WAEC, Charles Eguridu, said the Borno government officials should be blamed for the abduction of school girls in Chibok. Eguridu made the statement in…
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SHOCKING: Why we kidnapped the Chibok schoolgirls – Abubakar Shekau reveals
by Oge Okonkwo According to reports, leader of the terrorist sect, Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau said he will sell the girls abducted from the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) Chibok,…
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YNaija Editorial: Mr. President, we’re going to need you to resign
The fact that Nigerians (not even those who like him or feel sorry for him) cannot trust this president, and do not believe that he has the capacity to…
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Tunde Fagbenle: How Boko Haram will give Jonathan a second term in office
by Tunde Fagbenle In this regard also, all the talk of All Progressives Congress or whatever suggesting that they have the magic wand for pocketing Boko Haram when, and if,…
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Gimba Kakanda: Nigeria’s (in)security situation and your human worth
by Gimba Kakanda But this vile politics is not commendable at all, outrightly uncharitable in a country where condolences have become as common as hellos. In a real country, Olisa…
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Terrible: Jonathan’s official photographer shot by unknown gunmen in Abuja
by 'Jola Sotubo The official photographer to President Goodluck Jonathan was on Monday attacked by unidentified gunmen. Callistus Ewelike, who is also a photojournalist for the News Agency of Nigeria,…
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Who is Iyanya collaborating with on his new track? (WATCH)
by Tutu Akinlabi 2013 is definitely Iyanya's year and the star is still not slowing down. The "Kukere" master has numerous hits under his belt, the latest of which is…
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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