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Opinion: The government’s needless forex policy for pilgrims
With regard to federal government's decision of August 4, 2016, instructing Nigerian banks to provide forex to the country's intending Hajj pilgrims at N197 per This follow after the government…
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Reuben Abati: Rio Olympics, change and the United states of Nigeria
by Reuben Abati “ I hear we are no longer Nigeria, but the United States of Nigeria” “You didn’t hear anything. Stop being hypocritical, my friend.” “But the incumbent Minister…
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Buhari condoles with Saudi Arabia over suicide bombing
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the suicide bombing in Madinah, which occurred on Monday in Islam's second holiest city. In a statement released by his Special adviser on Media and…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Militants protest in Delta | Suicide bomber hits Medina | Trump is clearly racist | More
From the papers this morning - a tracklist Wike is confident ahead of Rivers rerun election Punch Fayose's accounts remain frozen until September at least YNaija Ex-militants protest in Delta…
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Opinion: The ugly face of America’s not-so-subtle biases
by Abiola Akintunde The mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando has revealed the subtle biases in the language that public officials use to define human right abuse or…
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‘Nigerians should support Islamic Coalition against terror’ – Minister
Following the recent public outcry over the announcement that President Muhammadu Buhari had agreed for Nigeria to become a member of the Islamic Coalition against terrorism under the Kingdom of…
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Buhari returns from trip to Qatar, Saudi Arabia (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Nigeria, from his trip to Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The President touched down at the Nnnamdi Azikwe International in Abuja, on Monday evening. See below,…
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Buhari meets with Nigerians in Saudi Arabia (PHOTOS)
President Muhaammadu Buhari on Tuesday, met with Nigerians residing in Saudi Arabia. See photos below.
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Buhari turns down Saudi Arabia’s offer to join ‘coalition of Islamic states against terror’
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected the offer given to Nigeria by Saudi Arabia to join forces as a coalition of Islamic states against terrorism. President Buhari jetted out to Saudi…
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Saudi Arabia products banned in Iran
As the rift between the two countries deepens, Iran has banned the importation of all products from Saudi Arabia with immediate effect. A few days ago, Saudi Arabia took the…
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Saraki hosted a delegation from Saudi Arabia yesterday (PHOTOS)
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and other Senate leaders, received a delegation led by Prince Dr. Khalid Bin Abdullah Al Saud, from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The Advisory Council of the Kingdom of…
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“Rather than stone the devil and die, we’ll sacrifice a ram” – Emir of Kano
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, says Nigerians will stop participating in the devil-stoning ritual of the yearly Hajj exercise. Over 70 Nigerians have been reported killed from the…
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Nigeria now has 3rd highest death toll in Hajj stampede
Coming in on the heels of Iran and Egypt- Nigeria is the country with the third highest casualty rate in the tragic Hajj stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia. Before now,…
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These are some of the Nigerians killed in Hajj stampede
Not less than 717 people were killed and 863 injured at the Hajj stampede in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. According to the Saudi Civil Defence Service, the stampede broke out during the symbolic stoning…
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Emir Of Kano goes book-shopping in Saudi Arabia (PHOTOS)
Emir Of Kano, Muahmamdu Sanusi II, is currently in Saudi Arabia, on holy pilgrimage. The Emir, was recently spotted book-hunting in a bookshop in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. See below the photos, as…
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How 20 Nigerian pilgrims died in Mecca
The death toll of Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia since the beginning of this year’s Hajj has risen to 20. The figure was confirmed by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria…
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Senator Barata finally speaks, says he was never detained in Saudi Arabia
Senator Hassan Barata, a former chairman, Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism, has finally reacted to allegation that he was detained in Saudi Arabia. He denied media reports that he…
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3 Nigerians injured in Saudi Arabia crane accident
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has confirmed that three Nigerian pilgrims sustained minor injuries in the crane crash at Mecca’s Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia. Chairman of the commission,…
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FG reacts to Senator Barata’s detention in Saudi Arabia
The Federal Government says it is waiting for a full report on the circumstances that led to the detention of a former Chairman, Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism, Senator Hassan…
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Senator reportedly detained in Saudi Arabia
Senator Hassan Barata, who is a former Chairman Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism, has reportedly been detained in Saudi Arabia. A report by The Nation said that when Barata was…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Gov. Aliyu travels for Lesser Hajj, wants Speaker to act in his stead
by Ranti Joseph Niger State Governor Babagida Aliyu on Wednesday wrote to the state House of Assembly of his trip to Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj, directing the…
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Analysis: Yes, Nigeria is diversifying but what is the objective exactly?
by SBM Intelligence In presenting the 2015 Budget to the national assembly, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, noted that the 2015 Budget is…
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Must Reads: Michelle Obama just made a bold political statement in Saudi Arabia, 6 terrifying facts about Measles + more
Make no mistake: Michelle Obama just made a bold political statement in Saudi Arabia. The Washington Post Cumberbatch’s ‘coloured’ gaffe reveals just how white the film industry is. The Guardian…
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Must Reads: But why aren’t the Japanese f__king?, Fast track on drug for Ebola has faltered + more
Last year America sent Special Ops Forces into almost 70% of the countries in the world. MotherJones Did Facebook just finally kill off hoax news? Big Think Why aren’t the…
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Meet the new king of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud
by Chinwe okafor The King of Saudi Arabia has died. The Royal officials announced he has been in the hospital on admission for weeks after suffering bouts of ill health.…
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7 things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)
by Kolapo Olapoju 1. The federal government really has to start minding it's business, rather than meddle in what does not concern them. That is the rebuttal of Rivers state APC…
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Obasanjo talks one or two things you can learn about Yar Adua’s failed health
by Anike Jacobs More excerpts from former president Olusegun Obasanjo's new memoir, 'My Watch' have surfaced online. In a chapter titled “To be or Not to be: Jonathan” in the…
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“We are cautiously optimistic…”: #BringBackOurGirls group reacts to Boko Haram ceasefire
by Isi Esene The #BringBackOurGirls groyp which has agitated for the release of over 200 schoolgirls abducted from the Government Girls' Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State have reacted to news…
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Federal government reportedly meeting with #BokoHaram leaders in Saudi Arabia
by Azubuike Azikiwe According to Voice of America, the Federal Government has entered into talks with representatives of Boko Haram in Saudi Arabia to facilitate the release of the abducted…
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Nigeria set to dethrone India as leading exporter of students to UK schools
Kolapo Olapoju Based on recent research compiled by the British Council, Nigeria will soon overtake India to become the second biggest source of international postgraduate students in the United Kingdom. The…
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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