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US to ‘provide’ $40m humanitarian aid for Boko Haram victims
The Nigerian government is expected to receive a $40 million humanitarian aid from the United States for the victims of Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region. According to the…
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‘Buhari using millions in foreign aid to go after political opponents’ – UK Telegraph
Millions given to Nigeria by the British government as foreign aid to prosecute the war against Boko Haram is said to have been diverted by the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government…
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‘We support Buhari’s anti-corruption war’ – John Kerry (WATCH)
The Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffery Onyeama, on Wednesday, held a joint press conference with the United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, at the White House. Kerry, while…
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How Nigeria, US, UK governments failed to rescue ’80 Chibok girls’
Revelations which recently came to light, proves that the governments of the United States of America and United Kingdom, at a point in time, knew the location of the kidnapped…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: Donald Trump, Islam and the US presidential election
American politics and politicians fascinate me in the same way that their history does. From the days of their great men of faith and vision like the Pilgrim Fathers, the…
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‘There’s urgent need to prevent Boko Haram from regenerating’ – US
The United States is proposing to provide Nigeria with further military assistance, possibly in the form of elite soldiers to assist the Nigerian Army with strategy and manpower in the…
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Biafra passports not valid, illegal – US, UK governments
The passports being issued by the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, are not recognised by the governments of the United Kingdom and the United States…
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‘Let Allah sort it out’ | Watch Sarah Palin’s endorsement of Donald Trump
Screeching like nails on a chalkboard and piercing the eardrums with great intensity, former vice presidential candidate of the United States, Sarah Palin, endorsed divisive, yet leading Republican presidential candidate,…
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This is the solution to Nigeria’s electricity problem – US Ambassador
The Federal government has been advised by United States to create an enabling environment for big private companies to invest in the power sector. The US Ambassador to Nigeria, James…
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‘Travelling to Nigeria is risky’ | US warns its citizens
The United States Department of State has warned American citizens of the possible dangers in travelling to Nigeria, among other countries. Issuing a worldwide travel alert on Monday, that the US…
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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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Ebola survivor gives birth to baby girl in the US
Survivor of Ebola virus disease, Dr. Ada Igonoh has given birth to a baby girl. Dr. Igonoh of First Consultant Medical Centre, was delivered of her baby at the Greater El-Monte…
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N1.3bn up for grabs for information on Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau
The US has hinted that the $23 million bounty placed on the Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, and other members of his consultative council is still subsisting. It was discovered that Shekau…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: I wasn’t arrested, I was invited – Akpabio | EFCC interrogates Abba | Saraki in a dilemma| More stories
Imo state submits 10 petitions against Buhari's nominee. YNaija Nasarawa assembly approves 16 advisers for Al-Makura. Leadership US says they are still waiting for Buhari's cabinet This Day Saraki to…
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Nigerian Ambassador to the US reportedly dies
Nigeria's ambassador to the United States, Adebowale Ibidapo Adefuye, has died, reports say. According to Sahara Reporters, Adefuye passed away on Thursday, in Washington, DC. The ambassador was said to…
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US responds to Oshiomhole’s claim that a Jonathan minister stole $6bn
The United States has criticized the Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole for his allegation that some senior US officials named to him a former Jonathan minister who stole $6 billion.…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: US sending arms to Nigeria, Wike goes spiritual on his enemies, Fayose shades Buhari again, More stories
Buhari goes after un-returned government property. Premium Times US government reportedly sending arms to Nigeria. YNaija UK to investigate corrupt people in Nigeria. This Day Wike goes spiritual again on…
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NDLEA: Kashamu’s extradition is not over yet
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said it is still continuing moves to extradite a senator representing Ogun-East at the National assembly, Buruji Kashamu, to the United States for alleged…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Nigerians deported from Cameroon, Onwenu ignores ICPC, Buhari did not receive list of oil thieves from US, More stories
12,000 Nigerians deported from Cameroon. YNaija NDDC suffers Multimillion Naira contract scam. Premium Times 8 Boko Haram insurgents quits the sect. YNaija Onyeka Onwenu shuns ICPC invitation over N17m alleged…
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Buhari may have not received list of oil thieves from the US
President Muhammadu Buhari, hasn't been given the list of crude oil thieves, by the government of the United States. It was widely reported in the media that the US government had given…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: PDP crisis deepens, Senate confirms service chiefs, EFCC quizzes Yar’adua daughter, More stories
Reality dawns on Olisa Metuh, says its cold out there. YNaija Ondo PDP says Olisa Metuh is not on Ondo payroll. Leadership PDP crisis as police barricade entrance of secretariat.…
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Congress says there is no law preventing US from equipping Nigerian military
The United States of America has reiterated support to help Nigeria defeat the insurgent group Boko Haram, saying it was determined to find the insurgents and deal with them wherever…
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US may possibly lift arms embargo on Nigeria
The head of a delegation of the US Congress Committee on Judiciary to Nigeria, Darrel Issa, has revealed that the United States may possibly lift its arms embargo on Nigeria.…
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US says Nigeria is the hub for human trafficking
A report by the United States’ government has identified Nigeria as a source, transit and destination country for women and children subjected to forced labour and sex trafficking. In its…
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“No country is helping Nigeria on Boko Haram as much as the US” – Ambassador Entwistle
The United States has said that it supports Nigeria in the fight against Boko Haram more than any other country. US Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, said his country supports…
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Garba Shehu: Buhari, a product of God and the US
Shortly after the August 1983 military coup that brought a 40-year-old Muhammadu Buhari to power, he received a phone call from top personnel in the United States Army. General Smith…
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Femi Fani-Kayode responds to US Senator Patrick Leahy
Former aviation minister and campaign spokesman for President Goodluck Jonathan’s reelection bid has said the Peoples Democratic Party, Femi Fani-Kayode has responded to Patrick Leahy – sponsor of the Leahy Law (or…
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President Buhari never said he would marginalize certain parts of the country
While asked by a journalist how he intended to deal with issues in the Niger Delta, particularly Amnesty, bunkering and inclusive development, the President more or less implied that focusing…
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Buhari never said US helped Boko Haram – Presidency
The Presidency has denied the widespread report that President Buhari accused the United States Government of helping in the growth of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The President's Special Adviser…
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Fani-Kayode applauds Buhari for rejecting gay marriage
The Director of Media and Publicity of the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation (PDPPCO) Femi Fani-Kayode, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for standing his ground against gay marriage during his recent…
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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