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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today 1. Remove Adeosun, Udoma - Senate tells Buhari The Nigerian Senate has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to remove…
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#WhitePeopleProblems: Man breaks into jail for protection
When many try frantically to break out, this 23-year-old man ironically broke into an Ohio jail facility for protection. Chad Saylor made his way, for help, into the Butler County Resolutions facility…
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US extradition: ‘Apprehensive’ Kashamu seeks unnecessary appeal
The Federal High Court on Thursday dismissed a fresh application by Senator Buruji Kashamu over his possible extradition to the US for drug-related charges. Kashamu had previously gotten two orders…
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Opinion: Why Donald Trump will lose [A Rejoinder]
By Joseph Abiagom Yesterday, while reading my morning routine of YNaija articles, (you guys are doing a great job by the way), I came across Chineme Uzo’s article that suggested “Why…
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#RioOlympics: Ethiopia wins Africa’s first gold
The United States of America has remained top on the Olympics medal table for the 7th day in a row. The USA have a total of 50 medals; 20 gold,…
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#RioOlympics: USA remains top as Phelps wins 22nd Olympics gold
The United States of America maintained top spot on the medal standings. The USA has a total of 38 medals, 16 of which are gold medals. China is USA's closest…
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#RioOlympics: U.S. leads medal table again, as Brazil qualifies for men’s football quarter-final
The United States of America have toppled China from the medals table. The USA achieved the feat by winning gold in the Women's 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay. The USA has 11…
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Halliburton scandal: Fayose must apologize to Aisha Buhari – Arewa youths
The Arewa Youth Integrity Forum (AYIF) has asked Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose to apologize to the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari and Nigerians for alleging that Buhari cannot…
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Opinion: On that Michelle Obama speech
by Ololade Ajekigbe "Our motto is: When they go low, we go high"- Michelle Obama I had all but concluded the piece for this week when…
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Blame Hillary Clinton for kidnap of Chibok girls – Chris Christie
Governor of New Jersey, USA, Chris Christie, on Tuesday, said that the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, is to blame for the 2014 kidnapping of 219 Chibok girls. Christie, who…
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Open revolt against Donald Trump at Republican National Convention
It was a rowdy scene and open revolt at the US Republican Party National Convention as those opposing the candidacy of Donald Trump broke into chaos, shouting, “Roll call vote!…
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Just In: Sex scandal hearing postponed, US ambassador shuns House of Reps
The House of Representatives has postponed the hearing of three of its members accused of sexual misconduct, primarily due to the absence of the Foreign Affairs Minister, Godfrey Onyeama. Three…
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Phyno announces U.S. tour this August
Indigenous Hip-Hop artiste Phyno will be heading to America this August for a Summer Tour. The tour is organised by Big A Entertainment. Fans in the U.S. will be opportuned to see him…
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‘Aisha Buhari not involved in Jefferson bribery scandal’ – Ibrahim Lamorde
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde, on Tuesday, confirmed that the 'Aisha Buhari' that was linked to the bribery scandal involving U.S. Congressman, Williams Jefferson,…
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Copa America: Messi-inspired Argentina demolish Panama
He can be quiet off the pitch but when there is a call for someone to rise to the occasion, Lionel Messi is always there to deliver in picturesque fashion. The…
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‘I’m with her’ | Obama endorses Hillary Clinton
After a hard fought battle with Senator Bernie Sanders, Former First Lady of the USA and Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, has emerged the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party.…
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Nigerian youths would soon be able to run for President, others
The House of Representatives on Wednesday, passed a bill seeking to reduce the age limit of those interested in vying for the Presidency and other political offices. The bill, which scaled…
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Opinion: What is the value of human life?
By Jennifer Nagu Animal right activists in the past week protested the killing of a gorilla “Harambe” who was shot Monday in the Cincinnati Zoo. The shooting of the gorilla was…
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Donald Trump can now kiss China’s a**, literally
Following Donald Trump's anti-Beijing rhetoric during his U.S. Presidential campaign, a Chinese company, Qingdao Wellpaper Industrial Co., has reacted quite literally. The reaction is a Chinese toilet paper with Donald Trump's face…
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‘Trump is rattling world leaders’ – Obama
President of the United States of America, Barrack Obama, today said that the Republican Presidential party nominee, Donald Trump, is rattling world leaders. While noting that world leaders are surprised by…
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Opinion: Why Nigerian states need restructuring
By Uzoma Erondu Nigeria has a thing or two to learn from Sudan. Yes, the same Sudan known for strife, pestilence, drought, internal conflict and war. But hang-on, before we…
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US to return $350 million to Nigeria
The US Secretary of State, John Kerry, has restated the commitment of the US government to return at least $350m stolen from Nigeria and stashed in the USA. Kerry stated…
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The U.S. is not impressed with Buhari’s timeframe on Boko Haram
While speaking at a media round table discussion on regional security summit, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on Friday, said that there is no need to put…
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The US government says it won’t fund Nigeria’s 2017 census
The United States Government has made it crystal clear to the federal government that US will not offer any financial assistance to Nigeria for the national census scheduled for 2015.…
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Obanikoro, Muazu, others to be extradited back to Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission has initiated legal procedures that will result in the extradition of past government officials who fled the country to avoid investigation into their corrupt…
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Why US wasn’t committed to Boko Haram war under Jonathan
The U.S Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, Samantha Power, who is currently in Nigeria, has stated that the United States of America was skeptical of Nigeria's fight against Boko…
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‘I handed over a Nigeria that produced the richest man in Africa’ – Jonathan
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday, stated that democracy will continue to grow in the African continent if leaders 'value the process (of elections) more than the product of…
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US set to return $480m; ‘largest loot ever traced to a Nigerian public officer’
The government of the United States of America has agreed to return to Nigeria about $480 million allegedly stolen by the late military Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, and…
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US demands ‘immediate release’ of Chibok girls
In remembrance of the two years anniversary since 297 school girls were kidnapped from their school in Chibok, Borno state, the United States government has once again reiterated its call…
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AGF, EFCC boss travel to the US… not for the Nuclear Summit – Here’s why
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami and Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, have traveled to the United States of America to hold talks on…
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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