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NLC, TUC Suspends Nationwide Strike; Naira Falls Against US Dollar at ₦1,114/$ in the Parallel Market | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
NLC, TUC suspends nationwide strike Nigeria's food inflation rises to 27.33% in October Saudi Arabia gives reason for visa cancellation of 177 Nigerians Naira falls against US Dollar at ₦1,114/$…
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Canada Reviews Application Requirements for Dependents’ Visa for Nigerians, others; INEC Declares Douye Diri as Governor of Bayelsa State | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
INEC declares Douye Diri as Governor of Bayelsa State FG warns NLC and TUC against their decision to strike despite court order Peter Obi donates 20 million to Enugu Hospital…
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Lionel Messi’s future uncertain at PSG following suspension after unapproved Saudi Arabia trip
Lionel Messi, the Argentine superstar footballer, has found himself in hot water at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after travelling to Saudi Arabia without the club's permission. As a result, Messi has…
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Buhari leaving Nigeria far better than he met it — Presidency; Obi emphasizes unity as key to fighting challenges in Nigeria | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Buhari leaving Nigeria far better than he met it — Presidency Obi emphasizes unity as key to fighting challenges in Nigeria Buhari departs for last official visit to Saudi Arabia…
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Cristiano Ronaldo and partner allowed to cohabit despite Saudi Arabia’s severe laws
Despite Saudi Arabian legislation prohibiting cohabitation between unmarried individuals, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez will be permitted to do so. The 37-year-old donned an Al-Nassr jersey to his big-money unveiling…
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Rumors concerning my health are now stale gist – Tinubu
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed the much-talked-about health problem that has been connected with him as stale gist. While on lesser…
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Arsenal defeats Crystal Palace with two goals in Premier League kick-off match; Wizkid becomes the first African artist to headline the world’s biggest gaming event in Saudi Arabia | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Arsenal defeats Crystal Palace with two goals in Premier League kick-off matchWizkid becomes the first African artist to headline the world's biggest gaming event in Saudi ArabiaEFCC vows to crack…
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Saudi Arabia bans underage marriage – a move that protects the rights of children
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has taken a step in the right direction, like its neighbours, with an unspoken caveat. The Islamic epicentre has set a minimum age for marriage…
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#NigeriaAt60: 10 things we learnt from President Buhari’s Independence Anniversary speech
As is common with previous Independence Anniversaries, President Muhammadu Buhari, addressed Nigerians in an early morning broadcast Thursday. The President's speech touched on a number of areas from the economy…
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EidAlFitr: Divergent views trail Sultan’s directives on celebration
The EidAlFitr is one celebration that many Islamic Faithful in Nigeria look forward to, following the conclusion of holy month of fasting - Ramadan. Each year, as it appears, there…
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The Late 5: Senate panel endorses Emefiele for second term, dismisses ‘stolen’ N500bn allegation; Court nullifies appointment of new emirs in Kano | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Ben Murray-Bruce calls for population control to reduce poverty “What’s our population control policy? Does anybody care how many children we have?…
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The YNaija Cover – the 1st of May
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#WorldCup Roundup: Uruguay show class in 3-0 win over Russia | Saudi Arabia break Egyptian hearts with last minute winner
Uruguay ensured top spot in Group A with 9 points after a relatively convincing 3-0 victory over World Cup hosts Russia. Luis Suarez opened the scoring in the 10th minute…
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#WorldCup2018 Profile: Salah, Suarez and Cavani are the key men in Group A
Generally, there is less excitement about Group A of the upcoming World Cup in Russia as attention will be focused on the so-called groups of death. However, with careful observation it…
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“Black Panther” will be the first movie to break Saudi Arabia’s 35-year-old cinema ban
What better way for Saudi Arabia to end its 35-year-old ban on cinema than with Black Panther! The Marvel superhero blockbuster will help open the first movie theatre in Saudi…
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Saudi Arabia arrests 11 princes including prominent billionaire, Alwaleed bin Talal
Saudi Arabia has arrested 11 princes, including a prominent billionaire, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, and dozens of current and former ministers, reports said, in a sweeping crackdown as the kingdom's young…
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Saudi’s Crown Prince wants to return the country to ‘moderate islam’; what does that mean for gender equality
The crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud recently said as part of his speech at the beginning of the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh…
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Saudi Princess becomes first woman to head multi-sports federation
Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has been named to head a Saudi multi-sports federation, in a first for women in the conservative Muslim kingdom where men…
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Saudi police penalise woman for violating ban on driving
A woman from Saudi Arabia was filmed driving a car, but the Police have meted out punishment on the grounds that the ban on female drivers has not yet been…
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Saudi Arabia announces policy allowing women drive
Saudi Arabia Tuesday, announced that it would allow women to drive - ending a policy that has become a global symbol of the repression of women in the home to Islam’s…
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Hajj 2017: 2 more Nigerians die
Th Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Abdullahi Mukhtar has announced the death of two more Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, bringing the number of deaths to…
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Hajj 2017: 4 Nigerian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia
Four out of the 81,200 Nigerian pilgrims to this year’s hajj in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, has reportedly died. The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Mohammed,…
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Entertainment Roundup: Cartoon Network denies airing obscene content; Saudi Arabian singer arrested for dabbing | More stories
It's Fri-yaaay!!! We're excited about the weekend and the final roundup for the week so we curated the biggest news from yesterday and the ones that unraveled while you slept.…
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198 illegal immigrants in Saudi Arabia return to Nigeria
The Federal Government on Saturday received no fewer than 198 Nigerians illegally residing in Saudi Arabia at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport at about 10 am. The News Agency…
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I didn’t attend any meeting to unseat Osinbajo – Bala Mohammed
Former minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala Mohammed on Monday denied any involvement in a meeting in Saudi Arabia during which plan to unseat the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo…
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“Demands unrealistic and not actionable”, Qatar replies Saudi-led coalition
Qatar said on Tuesday that the demands made by Arab nations were impossible to meet, as the 48-hour deadline was fast approaching for the emirate to respond. According to AFP,…
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YNaija Says: We are stunned at the request to shut down Al Jazeera
Since the beginning of June, there has been a brewing diplomatic crisis in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates cut off diplomatic relations with…
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The Dummies Guide to understanding the crazy power shuffle that just happened in Saudi Arabia
Very early on Wednesday morning, right in the middle of the last ten days of the sacred month of Ramadan, the Saudi Royal family - which is often erroneously characterised…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Saraki spends final days of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia (PHOTOS)
It was only last week that Senate President Bukola Saraki was acquitted by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) in a 18-count false asset declaration charge brought against him by…
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FG to investigate sales of date fruits from Saudi
The Federal Government has said it will begin investigations over the sale of some of the 200 tonnes of date fruits donated by the Kingdom of Saudi to Nigerian Muslims in…
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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