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Police arrest 10 robbery suspects, rescue 49 kidnap victims in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command said it has rescued 49 kidnap victims and arrested 35 kidnappers in the state within the last 40 days. This was disclosed by the Bauchi…
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Lagos to install 13,000 CCTV cameras
The Lagos state government is set to begin installation of 13,000 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras to improve surveillance across the state. This was revealed by the commissioner of information…
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10 takeaways from Garba Shehu’s tweets in defence of Pres. Buhari
The Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu on Sunday wrote an article where he defended the President, Muhammadu Buhari. Shehu wrote on a several issues ranging from the…
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Budget-Padding Tracker: Jibrin to re-appear before police panel with documents
As the controversy surrounding the row over the padding of the 2016 budget continues, former House of Representatives’ Appropriation Committee chairman Abdulmumin Jibrin has been invited again for questioning by…
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U.S says these 20 Nigerian states are not safe to visit
The United States Department of State has issued a new travel warning to its citizens against travelling to some parts of Nigeria. The travel warning, which was posted on the…
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Muslim cleric who specializes in car theft, nabbed
A seasoned car thief met his waterloo when he was apprehended by men of the Lagos state Police Command after he allegedly tried to steal a Toyota Camry from a…
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OPC paid to protect Ijegun from Niger Delta militants
In an apparent reaction to the recurring nefarious activities of suspected miltants and kidnappers in the community, the Onijegun of Ijegun land in Lagos State, Oba Nureni Akinremi called a…
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Bayo Oluwasanmi: Who is responsible for the security of Nigerians?
by Bayo Oluwasanmi Following the gruesome murder of Preacher Eunice Olawale by Muslim youths in Kubwa, Abuja over a week ago, the question agitating the minds of majority of Nigerians…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: MEND attack Buratai | UBA denies links to Turkey’s failed coup | Hilary Clinton makes history at DNC | More
From the papers this morning- a tracklist MEND flays Army chief Buratai for 'insensitive' comments YNaija Some ambassadorial nominees could not recite Nigeria's national anthem at screening YNaija Aisha Buhari…
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Amaechi, Wike, others meet over Rivers re-run elections
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi were today in attendance at a meeting to chart a course for the peaceful conduct of the forthcoming elections…
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Priest, 2 others dead in hostage situation in France (WATCH)
A hostage situation in Normandy region of France on Tuesday, turned sour after two men armed with knives killed a priest before being shot dead by the police according to…
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Armed robbers waylay bank customer, steal his N4.3m
A customer of a new generation bank was left confounded and helpless in Abuja when, as he was visiting the bank's Kubwa branch, armed men accosted him. The man was about…
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Opinion: Amnesty or not, the Niger Delta question must be addressed
by Usman Alabi The spate of militant activities in the Niger Delta has increased, no thanks to the activities of the Niger Delta Avengers and other groups alike. Although the…
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Lawmakers hold closed-door meeting with security chiefs over insecurity
Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Army, on Monday, had a closed-door meeting with security chiefs in the country. The meeting which was held to discus the rising…
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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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Militants shoot sporadically to ‘send message’ to Delta governor (WATCH)
Niger Delta militants on Wednesday, showcased their firepower in a series of sporadic shootings into the air. The display of weapons was to send a message to the governor of Delta…
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Opinion: What the government should do before building a biometric database of vehicle owners
by Timi Olagunju Yesterday evening, sitting at my office (cross-legged), and relaxing from finishing a client’s job, I stumbled on a brilliant article by Victor Ewealor on Techpoint titled “The Nigerian…
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7-year-old arrested over the murder of 12-year-old boy
A 7-year old pupil, Chibuike Oramalu has been detained by the Enugu State Police Command as the principal suspect in the murder of a 12-year-old boy, Oluebube Boniface. The murder…
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EFCC to seize Fayose’s Lagos, Abuja properties
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made plans to seize some properties linked to Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, according to reports. The properties believed to be…
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‘No man born of a woman can crush Biafra’ – MASSOB
The Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereignty State of Biafra (MASSOB) has declared that only God can crush the agitation for a Republic of Biafra. The group, on Thursday, in…
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‘Our members are now living in fear because of DSS harassment’ – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has condemned the constant harassment and arrest of innocent people by the Department of State Services (DSS) under the pretense that they are IPOB…
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For the first time in 5 years, Borno state celebrates Eid-el-Fitri openly
It's good news in Borno state as for the first time in 5 years, residents are allowed to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitri on the streets. Because of the activities of Boko…
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Be careful to avoid bomb attack this holiday – DSS tells Nigerians
The Department of State Services (DSS) has called on Nigerians to be wary of packages and unknown persons during the period of Eid-el-Fitr celebration. According to a statement signed by the…
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Kuje prison escapees captured
The prisoners who escaped from Kuje Prison, Abuja, have allegedly been found and rearrested by security officials in the country. According to SaharaReporters, the escapees were aided by staff of…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories to monitor today DJ Obi breaks world record Popular Lagos Disc Jockey, DJ Obi, has smashed a world record on time spent DJing 2.…
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AskCharlesOnY!: What to know about starting a business in a bad economy
By Charles Odii Week 2 of #AskCharlesOnY! Dear Charles, Question: I’m currently employed in the Financial Services Sector and I’m sure you must have heard of the recent mass sacking in…
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New IG to retire 30 top police officers
It would appear that the first point of duty for the newly appointed police boss, Ibrahim Idris is to retire over 30 senior officers of the force. Ibrahim had reportedly…
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This video shows police officers brutalising a man and his sympathiser (WATCH)
The police, they say is your friend. But for this man in Rivers state and his sympathiser, the police was far from friendly to them. A video posted by @Instablog9ja…
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Opinion: How Governor Dickson wrecked his state with wire-tapping
by Peresuo D. Fubara For a state governor ever vociferous and self-assured – sometimes thoughtlessly so – in the murky terrain of Nigerian politics, Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State could…
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‘Integrity and respect for diversity’ | This is the new IGP’s agenda
The newly appointed acting inspector-general of police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris has promised Nigerians that he will do everything possible to give his best to Nigeria. Speaking to state house correspondents…
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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