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February 24, 2018

‘Black Panther’ rakes in $500 million at the global box office, Boko Haram kidnap schoolgirls from Dapchi and, other top stories that drove conversation this week

These are the stories top ten that drove conversatition this week. After a five-year absence, the Catholic Church announced its return to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). A delegation of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, led by Rev. Fr. (Prof.) Cornelius Omonokhua appeared at the expanded National Executive Committee and quarterly meeting of CAN... Read More
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January 27, 2018

Obasanjo’s letter to Buhari, Dino Melaye accuses NNPC of ‘monumental corruption’ and other top stories of the week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Sixteen, out of the 36 states in Nigeria, have indicated interest to be part of the cattle colonies initiative of the Federal Government. According to the Special Assistant to the Minister for Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, Dr Olukayode Oyedele, said more are expected to join.... Read More
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January 13, 2018

Benue gives mass burial to victims of herdsmen attacks, Dangote remains Africa’s richest man and other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. Residents of Benue remained mournful as bodies of the victims of the Fulani herdsmen attacks of Jan. 1 and 2 on parts of the state were given mass burial. Governor Samuel Ortom had also declared three days of mourning for the victims of the attacks on... Read More
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December 30, 2017

Davido and Wizkid’s surprise of the year, fuel scarcity and other top stories of the week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) said the fuel scarcity in the country is caused by hoarding and diversion by oil marketers who want the price increased – which the President ably declined. This was after the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)... Read More
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December 23, 2017

The $1bn ECA funds for security, IGP’s readiness to #ReformSARS and other top stories of the week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. As the fuel scarcity worsened, PENGASSAN threatened to go on indefinite strike, considering the FG’s resolve not to do anything about previous agreements. The strike began on Monday but, was called off same day after a meeting with the FG. Still on the matter,... Read More
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December 2, 2017

Wizkid’s feat at Mobo Awards, Nigeria’s #WorldCupDraw with Argentina, and other stories that got people talking this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, had resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and it would not have been surprising if he were given an automatic ticket to run for Presidency in 2019. But, the party – PDP, where everyone thinks he... Read More
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November 28, 2017

The Big 5: Jonathan attacks Sagay, Osinbajo on electricity tariff hike and, other top stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose and human rights activists, Femi Falana engaged in a war of words over the N1 billion Abuja property that the former pensions boss and AGF, Abubakar Malami claimed were sold to him (Falana) by the EFCC. Former President... Read More
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November 25, 2017

The resignation of Mugabe, Anambra elections and, other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose has said that he has no hard feelings against President Muhammadu Buhari, that his regular attacks – criticism – is good for democracy. He also mentioned that he would have liked if the President had congratulated him on his birthday... Read More
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November 23, 2017

The Late 5: Jonathan and the 2015 elections, Super Eagles FIFA ranking and, other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Nigerian Super Eagles has dropped nine places in the latest FIFA ranking despite impressive performance against Argentina – not forgetting that the team did not lose any match in the World Cup qualifiers. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he should be blamed for... Read More
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November 13, 2017

The Big 5: Corruption trial doesn’t disqualify anyone from contesting, Buhari approves 2,250 job slots for EFCC and, other top stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the PDP, Ahmed Makarfi has said that a trial on the basis of corruption is not enough to disqualify a candidate unless the court convicts the said candidate. Out of anger, a Nigerian soldier has killed... Read More
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November 11, 2017

The 2018 budget presentation, corruption in the military and, other top stories this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka had said he would destroy his green card if U.S President Donald Trump won the presidential election. There was no evidence if he actually went ahead with the supposed “threat” but, he was reported to have gone back to the U.S. Reacting... Read More
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November 7, 2017

The Late 5: Blackface attacks 2Baba again, President Buhari presents 2018 budget, other stories

These are top five stories that drove conversation today. President Buhari, today, presented the 2018 budget proposal at a joint session of the National Assembly. Read the details here. The apparent rift between the EFCC and the DSS is not going to end soon, considering the anti-graft reacted to a media report that it invited... Read More
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October 7, 2017

Davido accused of murder, Kachikwu’s letter to Buhari and other stories that got people talking this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Responding to the question, “Where is Nnamdi Kanu?” Orji Uzor Kalu said the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is not in the hands of the Nigerian Army but has fled to London, passing through Malaysia. As expected, Mr Kanu’s lawyer and... Read More
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October 5, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Brunei monarch marks golden jubilee | APC should be deregistered | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. The relationship between the Executive and the Legislature should not be defined as smooth – Dogara – YNaija Kachikwu will meet with President Buhari today over his leaked memo – YNaija About 11 people quarantined, as Monkeypox hits Bayelsa – YNaija Nigeria exported yam to the U.S. and this happened ... Read More
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October 2, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Catalans win right to break with Spain | Pastor Bakare on restructuring | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Police rescue kidnapped ACP – YNaija Kalu under attack for revealing Kanu’s location – YNaija Health workers yet to suspend strike, await Minister’s signature – YNaija Pastor Bakare highlights how to restructure Nigeria – YNaija Osun APC challenge PDP to a public discourse – YNaija Boko Haram: U.S. gives $54... Read More
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September 19, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: ASUU strike ends | Official launch of Army exercise in the S’East | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. After 36, ASUU calls off strike – YNaija We did not declare IPOB a terrorist organisation – Buratai – YNaija Impending fuel scarcity as NUPENG joins ULC strike – YNaija Accept your ineptitude, PDP tells APC – YNaija Gov Shettima says Nigeria cannot afford to separate – YNaija Buhari ‘signs’... Read More
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September 7, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Varsity, Polytechnic staff to embark on strike | Stock market rebounds with N71bn after recession | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. SSANU, NASU, NAAT to embark on a “comprehensive, total and indefinite strike” on Monday – YNaija FG promises to provide lasting solution to Benue flood – YNaija FG to present position at meeting with ASUU today – YNaija Ministers attribute end of recession to govt’s hard work – YNaija EFCC... Read More
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September 4, 2017

Diezani, others top Dubai assets list | Hydrogen bomb more powerful than Hiroshima | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. NEMA set to go on strike as ultimatum expires – YNaija “Our energies and resources shouldn’t be spent again on debates about division” – Buhari – YNaija U.S. will launch a “massive military response” to any threat from Pyongyang, Defense Secretary says – YNaija Court affirms EFCC’s power to freeze ‘suspicious’... Read More
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