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7 things we learnt from 2face’s address on the proposed march

Music icon, 2baba has explained why he decided to lead a march against policies of the government. When he first announced a protest, some celebrities including Davido and Burna Boy…

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The Thread: Burning questions for 2Baba’s critics

In case you are social media averse, and so do not know what is making the rounds today, we've got your back. Tuface is the no.1 trending topic on Twitter…

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The Thread: The 2Baba protest that everybody is arguing about

2Baba is trending on Twitter today because he called for a protest against the hardship government has inflicted on Nigerians. This is a snippet of what he wrote: "A call…

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Stop being a 2face hater | Ruggedman slams Blackface

Rapper, Ruggedman has slammed a fellow artiste Blackface for sharing and approving a post that criticized icon, 2face who plans to lead a protest against the government. Blackface on Tuesday…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 30th of January

Read the full stories and analyses here now!

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Thousands of Americans protest Trump’s “Muslim ban” (PHOTOS)

Thousands of Americans have started protesting the decision by President Donald Trump to ban nationals of 7 predominantly Muslim Countries into the US. Nationals of these countries who have valid…

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#OccupyCBN: Nigerians protest at CBN headquarters (PHOTOS)

A group of Nigerians led by PDP member, Deji Adeyanju on Friday protested at the entrance of the Central Bank of Nigeria headquarters in Abuja. The protesters under the #OccupyCBN…

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Police, Shiites protesters clash in Abuja

The Police and members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria otherwise known as Shi'ites clashed on Wednesday during a protest over the continued detention of its leader, Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.…

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2face announces nationwide protest against govt policies

Pop singer, Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2face has announced he would be leading a nationwide protest against "obnoxious policies" of the Federal Government. 2face took to his Instagram page…

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UNIOSUN declares holiday after death of another student

The Osun State University has been shut down after protests by students following the death of one Feyisara Odeyinks of the department of Anatomy on Monday. It was learnt that…

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Just In: Policemen shoot UNIOSUN students

Policemen have reportedly shot at some students of the Osun State University while playing football on Saturday morning. According to The Punch, the incident occurred at the Oke Baale area of Osogbo,…

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Insiders: “Gov. Ajimobi demonstrated his lack of understanding of his position”

Perhaps it is nothing but blackmail when a sitting governor accuses students protesting the closure of their school for eight months of disrespecting him and telling them to do whatever…

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Southern Kaduna killings: BBOG criticises Buhari for failing to take action

THe Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) group has said President Muhammadu Buhari has failed to stop the killings in Southern Kaduna. The BBOG said this in a statement on Friday…

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N-Power: Lagos applicants besiege Assembly, protest delay of programme

Lagos youths who were accepted for the Federal Government's N-Power Scheme on Tuesday besieged the Lagos State House Assembly to protest the non-commencement of the programme in the state. The…

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LAUTECH students to stage protest over 7-month strike

Students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho will stage a protest on January 9 over the continued closure of the institution. In a statement made available to The Punch…

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Backstory: Arik Air has prolonged issues but remained in denial

by Tolulope Omoyeni Staff of Nigerian airline, Arik Air today staged a protest at the domestic terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. They are joined in solidarity by members…

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Workers shut down Arik Airlines

The staff of Arik Air are currently protesting over non-payment of seven months salary arrears and other anti-labour practices. The protesters are displaying placards at the domestic terminal of the Murtala…

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Timeline: #PayFalcons | This is how we got here

Nigeria has a habit of treating its heroes shabbily and with disdain. This trend has been a norm over the years, from one administration to another, and it's apparent that…

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Unpaid allowances: You’d be paid in 48 hours, Kyari assures Falcons

The issue of unpaid allowances between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Super Falcons will be resolved in two days, according to Abba Kyari. Kyari, who is the Chief…

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Super Falcons to storm Aso Rock in protest

The Super Falcons will on Wednesday storm the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja to protest against the non-payment of their entitlements. According to  a statement by one of the organisers…

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‘Police reportedly attack, arrest protesting LAUTECH students’

Some men of the Nigeria Police in Oyo State have reportedly attacked some protesting students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. The institution has not been on session since June…

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Cross River workers condemn payment of December salary on first day

Civil Servants in Cross River State on Friday protested a move by the state governor, Ben Ayade to pay their December salary on the first day of the month. The…

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JUST IN: Shi’ites protest at NASS over continued detention of El-Zakzaky

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria otherwise known as Shi'ites are currently protesting the continued detention of their leader, Sheik Ibrahim El-zakzaky, Punch reports. The Shi'ites are demonstrating in…

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Youth stage protest for Patience Jonathan in Enugu

Some youth of Igbo extraction took to the streets of Enugu on Wednesday in protest against the alleged “persecution” of Patience Jonathan by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. According…

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Joel Ighosa Ighalo: The making of a truly Nigerian family [NEXT]

by Joel Ighosa Ighalo I do not know if it is appropriate to call them the Bring Back Our Girls Family or not. Indeed, it must consist of people who…

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Charly Boy: Fellow frustrated Nigerians, make it a date with us on November 15th

by Charly Boy                             From Unity Fountain to National Assembly In the life of every human being, there…

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Protest in Ondo over removal of Jegede as PDP candidate (PHOTOS)

Some aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State are currently protesting the confirmation of Jimoh Ibrahim as candidate of the party in the forthcoming election. INEC…

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Delta community protest herdsmen attacks, hold SSG hostage

A community in Delta State, Osissa community in the Ndokwa-East Local Government Area is currently protesting the alleged killing of three members of the community by suspected Fulani herdsmen. According to…

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Lagos slum dwellers protest against planned demolition of shanties

Lagosians who reside in the slums on Monday protested against the planned demolition of structures in the slums by the Lagos State Government. The protesters stormed the governor's office, demanding…

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Edo election: Ize-Iyamu leads protest against outcome in Benin

Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu on Friday led a protest against the outcome of the polls. APC candidate, Godwin Obaseki…

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