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Peter Obi Questions FG: ‘Where’s the Fuel Subsidy Money Going?’; President Tinubu Employs Special Investigator to Probe CBN | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Peter Obi Questions FG: ‘Where's the Fuel Subsidy Money Going?’ President Tinubu Employs Special Investigator to Probe CBN ECOWAS Takes Bold Stand Against Coup Plotters in Niger – Imposes Drastic…
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Amnesty International Calls for Coroner’s Inquest on 103 #EndSARS Victims in Mass Burial; VP Shettima Asserts Nigeria Doesn’t Need Handouts But Real Partnerships at UN Summit | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Amnesty International Calls for Coroner's Inquest on 103 #EndSARS Victims in Mass Burial 4 Suspected Boko Haram Members Arrested in Foiled Plot to Attack Atiku's Residence in Yola Nigeria Police…
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Atiku meets PDP mammoth crowd in Yola
A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar was welcomed by a large crowd who are members and supporters of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). Why it matters: Atiku had some days ago…
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Court discharges former Adamawa gov, Bala Ngilari
The Court of Appeal sitting in Yola, Adamawa, has discharged and acquitted former governor of the state, Bala Ngilari, Punch reports. Justice Ambrose Mamadi of the state High Court had…
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“33” Export Friendship Experience parties continues in Port Harcourt, Yola and Onitsha
“33” Export Friendship Experience parties continue to provide friends with the opportunity to connect, bond and share moments in Port Harcourt, Yola and Onitsha this Sunday, May 21, 2017. The experiential parties which…
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WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM XVI: The book seller
by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram.…
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WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM V: “I’m not leaving here. It’s my home”
by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram.…
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Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: Letter from Africa – Custody battle after Boko Haram child kidnap
By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani In our series of letters by African journalists, Nigerian novelist and writer Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks a mother's desperate battle to recover her kidnapped toddler. For many…
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EFCC raids Yola Government House, arrests Chief of Staff
A Chief of Staff of Muhammadu Jibrilla, Adamawa state governor has reportedly been arrested by agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over an alleged scam. The aide, AbdurRahman…
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Opinion: Economic terrorism and curious fire outbreaks in Kano
As I type this firefighters are battling to put out rampaging inferno at the Kano’s major market, Abubakar Rimi Market, Sabon Gari. At the same time, similar fireballs were reported…
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Appeal Court nullifies Murtala Nyako’s impeachment as Adamawa governor
A Court of Appeal sitting in Yola has reversed the impeachment of Murtala Nyako as Governor of Adamawa. Back in July 15, 2014, 17 out of 25 members of the…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Diezani begs for mercy | Ben Carson knows nothing about the Middle East | Ekweremadu escapes assassination | More stories
NNPC orders DPR to seal filling stations hoarding petrol. YNaija Kwara governor, Ahmed swears in second batch commissioners. Leadership Fresh bombing in Yola killing over 30 killed, 80 injured. This…
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Bomb explosion rocks motor park in Yola
There has been an explosion at a motor park in Yola, Adamawa State. The blast reportedly took place at a vegetable market in the park, just as traders were closing up…
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‘You’ll soon go back to your lives’ | Buhari visits IDP camp in Yola (PHOTOS)
"“My government is doing everything possible to rebuild your homes, schools hospitals and roads to enable you go back to your homes. Boko Haram will soon be a thing of…
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The Future Awards Africa tour visits Chibok, Mubi, Yola, others (PHOTOS)
As part of the 100-city tour for The Future Awards Africa’s (TFAA) 10th anniversary, the awards visited conflict zones across the North of Nigeria last week – to highlight challenges,…
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Why Nigerian Airforce fighter jet crashed in Yola
A Nigerian Airforce fighter jet crashed on Saturday, around Hong, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The pilot of the aircraft lost his life in the crash, says the…
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What quarrel does Boko Haram have with the good people of Nyanya? – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the recent bomb attacks in Abuja, Maiduguri and Yola by the insurgent group, Boko Haram. Buhari expressed his condemnation through a statement personally signed him, pointing out that…
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Vice President Osinbajo visits IDP camps in Adamawa state (Photos)
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo arrived Adamawa state on Thursday to visit some of the internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in the state. Osinbajo was warmly welcomed in Yola the state capital by…
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Military assures positive result against insurgency
The military are again giving their reassurance that the insurgency raving the nation will soon come to an end as the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Kenneth Minimah, said…
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Atiku trekkers get stranded in Yola with no money to return home
Safe to say that a non-verbal disclaimer/caveat has been put out by these politicians that the individuals trekking in their honour, are solely on their own. Three men, Salihu Jibrin, Aliyu Adamu…
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Photos from Yola’s first Boko Haram attack (VIEWER DISCRETION)
Yola, the capital of Adamawa State, on Thursday, June 4, suffered its first attack from insurgents of the Boko Haram sect. A resident of the town, Salihu Aliyu, revealed to…
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Ife Adebayo: Why the military are now taking the fight to Boko Haram (Rejoinder)
by Ife Adebayo I am compelled to write this article in response to Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive’s article on YNaija which seeks to find excuses for the Federal Government and absolve them of…
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Atiku donates $100,000 to IDPs in Adamawa
by James Sambo Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar is still in the habit of donating to charitable causes despite losing the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries to Muhammadu Buhari.…
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We hear 19 giant bombs have been uncovered in Adamawa
by James Sambo 19 giant bombs have been reportedly uncovered by the police in Adamawa. The discovery was made on Friday, February 6, in a bush in the state. Meanwhile, the…
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Even VP Namadi Sambo has something to say against Buhari (READ)
by Anike Jacobs Vice-President Namadi Sambo who is known for keeping mum on salient issues has now come out of his shell. While passing a remark at the presidential rally…
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DHQ reveals how Air Force helicopter crashed in Yola
by Isi Esene Defence Headquarters has confirmed the crash-landing of a Nigerian Air Force helicopter at the Yola International Airport earlier today. The Director of Military Information, Maj. Gen. Chris…
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Military plane crashes near NYSC camp, Yola
by Jewel Stephen The crash has been reported of a Nigerian military helicopter on a surveillance mission in Adamawa state. Reports by Premium Times say it came down in Damare,…
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Gunmen abduct Nuhu Ribadu’s younger brother
by James Sambo Sani Ribadu,- the younger brother of the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Nuhu Ribadu, - has been abducted by gunmen. One…
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Internally displaced persons in Adamawa camps climbs to 10,496
by Panshak Ibrahim Many Internally Displaced Persons are constantly trooping into Yola, following attacks on their communities by the Boko Haram sect. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Adamawa State…
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90,000 Catholics displaced in North-East Nigeria
by James Sambo The Catholic Church has disclosed that 14 of its parishes in the Northeast were sacked by the rampaging Boko Haram insurgents with over 90,000 of the Church’s…
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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