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We are taking necessary steps to ensure release of detained student in Turkey – FG
The Ministry of Foreign affairs on Wednesday said it was taking necessary steps to ensure the release of the detained Nigerian students in Turkey. The Ministry’s spokesperson, Clement Aduku, disclosed…
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50 Nigerian students arrested over Turkey failed coup
The Turkish government have alleged arrested 50 Nigerian student over the botched military coup in the country. Most of the students are said to study with Fathi University. A relative of…
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The YNaija tracklist: ‘Buhari’ dog owner is still in prison | Borno state wants Sheriff arrested for Boko Haram links | Turkey launches campaign against ISIS | More
From the papers- a tracklist Bode George accuses Governors Wike and Fayose of greed over PDP chairmanship- YNaija Borno state calls for the arrest of Ali Modu Sheriff over Boko…
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How teenager killed 51 people at Turkish wedding
On a day of celebration, 51 lives were taken by a suicide bomber in Turkey. The dead were dancing at a wedding when a suicide bomber aged between 12 and 14…
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Reuben Abati: The failed Turkey coup and Erdogan’s ‘power poisoning’
by Reuben Abati I was shocked by the trenchant reaction to my piece on the July 15 attempted coup in Turkey from at least two persons. The piece titled “Nigerians…
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Reuben Abati: Nigerians and the failed coup in Turkey
By Reuben Abati Turkey is about five hours away from Nigeria by air, about 2, 634 miles from here, but the night there was a coup attempt in Turkey, July 15,…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Coup attempts fails in Turkey A coup attempt by military officials in Turkey has failed and the plotters…
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Turkish military coup fails
A coup was on Friday night, attempted in Turkey, as top military officials in the country declared that they had "taken control of the country." Major infrastructures in the Turkish capital,…
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Siasia releases 35-man provisional list for the Rio Olympics
Samson Siasia, head coach of the U-23 team has released the 35-man provisional list for this year's Rio Olympics. He included in the list, Super Eagles players such as John…
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These are the turkey-sharing pictures that’s earned Julius Agwu several criticism
In commemoration of thanksgiving weekend in the US, ace comedian, Julius Agwu through his Julius Agwu Foundation, shared 250 turkeys to 250 families in Atlanta, Georgia. This however, did not augur well with…
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Thisday claims Okorocha travelled to Turkey with 100 people
The people of Imo state have reportedly criticized the Turkey trip embarked on by their state governor, Rochas Okorocha, alongside 100 others. The trip, which has reportedly crippled activities in the state…
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How Nigerian ISIS-supporters purportedly get visas to join sect in Syria
It's been revealed by the Head of Mission, Syria embassy in Nigeria, Dr. Shafik Daiyob, that Nigerian supporters of the Islamic State of Syria and Iraq (ISIS), usually obtained visas…
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‘I don’t believe in juju’ – Super Eagles striker, Emenike responds to ritual stories
by Mark Bassey Super Eagles and Fenerbahce player Emmanuel Emenike, has rubbished media reports that claimed he underwent a Turkish spiritual cleansing ritual, to end his goalscoring drought. The striker…
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Move over America, the Russians are giving us the jets we need
by Kolapo Olapoju A few days after a Chad-bound arms laden Russian plane was intercepted by the Nigerian Army at the Malam Aminu Kano Airport, an arms related deal has been…
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The Pope prayed at a mosque last weekend – Is this the cool, progressive thing to do?
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Picture the Pope praying in a mosque alongside top Muslim leaders. That's what happened in Turkey last weekend. Pope Francis was at the Blue Mosque in Instabul…
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Sexy and young: Sweden’s Minister of Health gets loads of love from around the world
by Temitope Onitiju He's just 29-years-old and is fondly called the 'handsome minister'. Sweden's Minister of Health, Gabriel Wikstrom got Twitter users in Turkey excited, after a picture of him…
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What attracted me to my husband – Adaeze Yobo opens up
by Akan Ido Former beauty queen, Adaeze Yobo can't stop talking about her relationship with Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo. In an interview with the Sun Newspapers, the beautiful lady…
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Meet the World’s Tallest Teenager who stands at over 7 feet tall (LOOK)
by Kolapo Olapoju According to a Guinness World Records news release, a teenager, Rumeysa Gelgi, 17, from Safranbolu, Turkish now holds the title for the tallest female teenager. Rumeysa, who's…
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Perry Brimah: The Turkey arms to Nigeria terrorists mess
by Perry Brimah Does Nigeria act appropriately when arms are smuggled or cargoed into and through its borders? Is there a top-level Nigerian government involvement in smuggling deadly arms to…
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You’re blocked! Turkey announces a ban on Twitter after corruption allegations
by Oge Okonkwo Turkish prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has placed a ban on Twitter use as a social media tool. Reports say this is in an attempt to halt…
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9 foods that takes away your energy
by Fitnea There are thieves among foods, stealing your energy and harming your health. Everything you eat has an impact on your energy levels. More specifically, eating the wrong foods…
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BUSTED: Man arrested with 107 ATM cards at Lagos Airport
by 'Jola Sotubo Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), yesterday apprehended a man found in possession of 107 Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards. The 36-year-old man was…
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Okey Ndibe: On Nigeria’s new ‘MINTED’ hope
by Okey Ndibe Nigeria’s economic policy makers are understandably giddy about Mr. O’Neill’s flattering prognosis. I’d caution the infusion of a high dose of chastening realism into the premature celebration.…
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Opinion: Nigeria and its phantom MINT projections
by Nasir Suwaid The basic fundamental problem though is the fact that valid projections should always be premised on certain tangible factors of realism, conceptualism and a glaring self belief…
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Sad news: Intending pilgrim dies hours before arrival in Israel
by Adeola Balogun An intention to go on pilgrimage has ended in sorrow for one unfortunate pilgrim and his family after it was reported that he died in transit. Despite…
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Turkey opens its first online sex shop for Muslims
A Turkish entrepreneur has opened the country's first online sex shop for Muslims, selling everything from lubricants to herbal aphrodisiacs and offering advice on how to have 'halal' sex. Haluk…
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Unacceptable: Turkish TV presenter gets sacked for showing TOO MUCH CLEAVAGE in low-cut top (PHOTOS)
A Turkish TV presenter has been dismissed after a spokesman for the ruling Justice and Development Party criticised her for wearing a low-cut top on television. Gözde Kansu's outfit was…
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Vera Ezimora: How to eat (hard) meat at a Nigerian event with swag
by Vera Ezimora So you stare at this meat in your plate and you imagine yourself at home, showing it all kinds of pepper by devouring it with two hands…
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8 foods that are good for your eyes
by Lauren Chadwick Eating corn regularly reduces the risks of cataracts in women and helps prevent the loss of yellow pigments in the eyes. 1. CARROTS No, carrots being one…
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Is this truly Jesus’ cross? Archaeologists may have uncovered a relic from the crucifixion (PHOTOS)
Archaeologists in Turkey believe they have found a small piece of the cross used to crucify Jesus. It was discovered in a stone chest on the site of seventh-century Balatlar…
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