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ASUU extends strike by four weeks; JAMB clarifies cut-off mark for admission to Nigerian universities | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
ASUU extends strike by four weeksLagos moves to remove illegal structuresTaraba and Plateau bandits kill 10SSS reportedly arrests Boko Haram leader in OgunJAMB clarifies cut-off mark for admission to Nigerian…
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Osagie Ehanire reveals 70% of persons with COVID-19 are males – 5 Things that Should Matter Today
Minster of Health Dr. Osagie Ehanire has revealed that out of the 2,000 persons that have been tested for the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), 70 percent are males. According to Ehanire,…
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The Late 5: FG debunks Ebola rumour in Nigeria; Buhari orders security agencies to end Taraba violence | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Disregard rumour of new Ebola case in Nigeria - FG The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to disregard rumour of a…
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The Big 5: France snatch victory against Super Falcons to reach last 16; INEC must produce server used for 2019 polls – Peter Obi | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: France snatch victory against the Super Falcons to reach last 16 The French women team have emerged as the second…
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ASUU suspend 3-month old strike, Boko Haram attacks Adamawa town and other stories that made the headlines this week
Here are the top stories that made the headlines this week: Atiku not Nigerian, caused Ekwueme’s presidential loss in 1999 – Nnamdi Kanu The self-exiled leader of the Indigenous People…
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The Big 5: Lagos govt. announces movement restriction for Buhari’s visit on Saturday; INEC creates 57,023 more voting points for elections | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Jonathan saved Nigeria from political crisis - Abdulsalami Abubakar A former Nigerian military head of state, Abdulsalami Abubakar, said on Thursday that by…
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The Late 5: Presidency confirms deaths at Buhari’s campaign rally in Taraba; PDP deceiving US, UK, EU – El-Rufai | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court to force Obanikoro to appear at Fayose's trial A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday ordered Musiliu Obanikoro, a former…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Atiku Abubakar, Deji Adeyanju, Shehu Sani [The Taraba-killings edition]
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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[The Presidential Blog] Osinbajo is in Taraba to commission new projects
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo is in Taraba today, commissioning State projects alongside the Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan. The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande revealed that the two…
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Taraba group to drag Osinbajo to ICC for alleged neglect
The Save Our Souls Group (SOSG), a coalition of various ethnic nationalities in Taraba state have written to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, demanding justice in the killings of their people…
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Why I returned the N60,000 – Former N-Power beneficiary explains
Daniel Joshua, the Taraba state-born 31-year old, a former N-Power graduate employee says his sound Christian moral upbringing compelled him to refund the N60,000 paid into his account, after he…
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Backstory: Helicopter crash, brain damage | Reliving Danbaba Suntai’s slow death
On Wednesday, former Taraba governor, Danbaba Suntai passed on. According to a former commissioner of information in the state, Emmanuel Bello, the "former governor died in the United States". THE CRASH…
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Former Taraba gov, Suntai is dead
Former governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai, is dead. Suntai had been paralysed after sustaining brain injuries, after an helicopter crash at the Yola airport in 2012. The former governor reportedly…
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Supreme court sacks Senator Sani Danladi, asks him to return salaries and allowances
The Supreme Court on Friday ordered Senator Sani Abubakar Danladi (Taraba North) to vacate his seat and refund all salaries and allowances he received within 90 days. The court order…
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“I offer my condolences to the victims of the violent attacks in Taraba” – Osinbajo
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed sadness over the attacks in Taraba state, saying relief materials and more security will be provided. It has been reported that ver 100 Fulanis have…
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Fulani elders beg Osinbajo to declare state of emergency in Taraba
Elders in Fulani-dominated communities in Sardauna local government area of Taraba state have asked Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to declare a state of emergency in the state. The state is experiencing…
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Buhari’s govt has sidelined my people, Minister leads protest to APC headquarters
by Dolapo Adelana Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Senator Aisha Alhassan, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) government led by President Muhammadu Buhari has neglected members…
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N1.64bn fraud: Court orders ex-Gov. Nyame to begin his defence
A former governor of Taraba, Jolly Nyame, has been ordered by a Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Gudu, to begin his defence on March 8, 2017 after Justice Adebukola…
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Unknown assailants hack 18 farmers to death in Taraba
Unknown assailants in the early hours of Sunday reportedly hacked 18 farmers to death at Dan-Anacha in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State. It was learnt that the farmers…
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Why does Obasanjo keep talking and talking?
by Roqeebah Olaoniye Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo has been in the News lately with various conflicting quotes to show. The conspiracy theorists in us have been awakened and the question…
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Herdsman reveals how Enugu community was attacked (READ)
Mohammadu Zurai, a suspect in the April 25 attack on Nimbo community in Enugu state, has given details on how the violent attack was carried. According to the Punch, Zurai,…
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REPORT: Death, destruction and the herdsmen
The following is a report conducted by SB Morgen, on the menace of Fulani herdsmen. Introduction In the early hours of Monday, April 25th, 2016, destruction was unleashed upon Ukpabi-Nimbo,…
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Again, herdsmen attack Taraba villages for revenge, 13 killed
Not less than 13 people have reportedly died in Taraba state as farmers in 3 local government areas were pursued out of their villages by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The farmers…
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Fulani herdsmen ‘burn villagers alive’ in Taraba (VIEWER DISCRETION)
Fulani herdsmen allegedly attacked four villages in Gashaka local government area of Taraba state, on Monday, April 11. According to a Facebook user, Bako Benjamin, the herdsmen destroyed farmlands and…
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In Taraba, 2 ‘Boko Haram commanders’ arrested
Two wanted Boko Haram commanders have been arrested by the Taraba Police Command. One Boko Haram commander, Ali Audu was arrested in Tella, Gassol Local Government Area while Abdulmumini Abdullahi,…
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Boko Haram insurgents are ‘relocating to Taraba state’
Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, the Senate Deputy Minority Leader has said Boko Haram terrorist sect is working towards the establishment of a new base in Taraba state after been dislodged from…
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BREAKING: Supreme Court declares Darius Ishaku winner of Taraba governorship election
The Supreme Court, has on Thursday, February 11, declared Darius Ishaku as the legitimate governor of Taraba state. The apex court upheld the outcome of the April 11, 2015, governorship…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Fayose benefitted from $2bn arms deal’ | ‘Buhari is a dictator’ | ‘PDP blackmailing Buhari’ | More stories
Osinbajo assures that FG will create N1 million jobs in 2016. YNaija PDP says media chat exposed Buhari's undemocratic character. Leadership Appeal court rules in favour of Darius Ishaku and Alex…
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Sacked Taraba governor says tribunal judgment was ‘accidental’
The sacked Governor of Taraba state, Dairus Ishaku, says the ruling of the State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, is an anomaly. The tribunal had removed Ishaku, and ordered that the…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Wanted terrorist arrested at airport | 12 post-Taraba judgement deaths | Buhari to inaugurate ministers | More stories
Wanted terrorist arrested at Abuja airport. Punch Osinbajo reiterates that Buhari will fulfill campaign promises. Vanguard APC, PDP clash in Taraba, 12 dies. This Day Wike appoints new 12 special…
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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