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The YNaija Cover – the 9th of June

Follow the links to read our latest stories: Beyoncé’s voice teased as Nala in The Lion King, Jessica Jones, Ad Astra – Here’s your movie trailer roundup Fresh Abacha loot uncovered in Channel Island, AIT/Raypower shut down by NBC, #BBNaija premieres June 30 – Here’s everything that went down this week The Daily... Read More

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AFCON 2019: Super Eagles gets ‘easy’ group ahead of biennial football showpiece [Full Group list]

The stage is set for the 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, known as the Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and to be hosted by the North African state of Egypt. Following the draws for the competition held on Friday in Cairo which saw legends of the... Read More

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January 14, 2019

The Big 5: NANS begs FG over ASUU strike; Saraki reacts to planned trial of CJN Onnoghen | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today NANS begs FG over ASUU strike The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has appealed to the federal government to fulfill agreements reached with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), to ensure resumption of academic activities in public universities. This was revealed in a... Read More

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November 27, 2017

The Late 5: Buhari speaks on Atiku’s exit, Zimbabwe’s army transfers power, and other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has finally heard the agitations of workers and workers’ unions in the country. The President has inaugurated a National Minimum Wage Committee to renegotiate the National Minimum Wage for Nigerian workers. This is after calls by the Nigeria Labour Congress that the... Read More

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November 27, 2017

Zimbabwe’s army transfers power to police after bloodless coup

Zimbabwe’s military has returned power to the national police on Monday, after staging a blodless coup on November 15 against former President Robert Mugabe. This was announced in a joint statement by the army and police. They said the decision was based on the return of “normalcy” following Friday’s swearing-in of President Emmerson Mnanagagwa. The military said... Read More

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November 26, 2017

Apart from immunity, deposed Mugabe is to enjoy some other benefits

The former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace are reportedly going to be given £7.5 million as well as immunity from prosecution. Why it matters: Mugabe was deposed from his position in a bloodless coup, after he had ruled the country for 37 years. According to msn.com report, Mugabe is said to have struck... Read More

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November 25, 2017

Mugabe takes a bow; Malami’s 360 on Maina; Ebuka’s iconic agbada | Here are this week’s winners and losers

by Alexander Onukwue and Ezinne Ajoku This was a week in which an awful lot of people won. From the Niger through Zambezi and across the Atlantic towards South America, there was much flow of joy. But there was sorrow too – in Mubi, in Numan, in Egypt – as the world continues to grapple... Read More

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November 24, 2017

The Late 5: Atiku’s exit from the APC, FEC’s N28bn to states and, other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has announced that a list of 500 Nigerians, who are tax evaders has been compiled and, they would be appropriately dealt with. The Federal Executive Council has approved N28 billion for 35 states. A former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has... Read More

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November 24, 2017

Just In: Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as Zimbabwe’s new President

Emmerson Mnangagwa, former Zimbabwean Vice President sacked by ex-President, Robert Mugabe has been sworn in as the new President. He took the oath of office before the chief justice, in front of thousands of citizens. “I Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa swear that as the president of the republic of Zimbabwe I will be faithful to Zimbabwe and... Read More

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November 23, 2017

Former Zimbabwean leader Mugabe granted immunity from prosecution

Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe was granted immunity from prosecution, sources close to the negotiations said on Thursday. According to the source, Mugabe was assured that his safety would be protected in his home country as part of a deal that led to his resignation. Mugabe ruled Zimbabwe for close to four decades but stepped... Read More

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November 23, 2017

[Special Editorial] The new Zimbabwe: How will it be achieved?

by Alexander O. Onukwue On the 22nd of November 2017, the 16 million people of Zimbabwe woke up and, for the first time in the last 37 years, did not have to worry when they will finally be free from the dictator, Robert Mugabe. More than half the population of the southern African nation has... Read More

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November 21, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Davido, Deji Adeyanju, others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

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November 21, 2017

Just In: Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe has resigned – Parliament Speaker

The overthrown President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe has finally tendered his resignation. This announcement was made by the Parliament Speaker, in a letter, he read to lawmakers, AFP reports. “I Robert Gabriel Mugabe in terms of section 96 of the constitution of Zimbabwe hereby formally tender my resignation… with immediate effect,” said speaker Jacob Mudenda.... Read More

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November 20, 2017

I will preside over ruling party’s congress | Mugabe refuses to resign

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe in a nationwide speech on Sunday insisted that he was still in charge of the South African country. Mugabe maintained that he would preside over his party-ZANU-PF-congress in December. Background: The ruling party, ZANU-PF had fired Mugabe as its leader and gave him 24 hours to resign as President or be... Read More

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November 19, 2017

Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe ‘agrees to resign’

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Sunday agreed to resign, a source familiar with the negotiations said. His party, ZANU-PF had given the 93-year-old less than 24 hours to quit as head of state or face impeachment. The source said the Zimbabwe military was working on a resignation statement by Mugabe, without giving details. Zimbabwe’s state... Read More

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November 19, 2017

Mugabe fired as ruling party leader, replaced with sacked VP

Zimbabwean ruling party, ZANU-PF has sacked President Robert Mugabe as its leader and replaced him with his sacked Vice President, Emmerson Mnangagwa. According to Reuters, the leaders of the party met on Sunday to take the decision. The party also fired his wife, Grace Mugabe as head of the ZANU-PF Women’s League. Patrick Zhuwao, Mugabe’s nephew, was... Read More

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November 18, 2017

Buhari’s South East visit, the whistleblower drama and, other stories that got people talking this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Nigerian lawyer, Femi Falana has shown concern for the calibre of “older Nigerians” who would be the main candidates for the presidency in 2019 – Muhammadu Buhari and Atiku Abubakar. Seven days does not pass by without a social media celebrity fight that causes... Read More

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November 17, 2017

BREAKING: Mugabe makes first public appearance after military takeover

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe attended the graduation ceremony of Zimbabwe Open University in Harare on Friday morning. This is Mugabe’s first public appearance since the military seized control of the country. Background: The military had taken control of the country, insisting that it was not a coup but an action towards people around Mugabe. Mugabe... Read More

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November 17, 2017

Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF says “no going back” on Mugabe

The leaders of Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party are meeting on Friday, to reach a resolution on the process to finally oust President Robert Mugabe at the weekend – as highlighted by a senior party source. Background: Robert Mugabe and wife, Grace were placed on house arrest – what many describe as a military coup –... Read More

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November 16, 2017

Robert Mugabe refuses to resign after talks with military

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has refused to resign during a crunch meeting Thursday with military generals. The talks in Harare confirmed to AFP by a source close to the army leadership, came after soldiers blockaded key roads, took over state TV and detained the veteran leader. “They met today. He is refusing to step down. I... Read More

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November 16, 2017

Head of African Union says body will not accept Zimbabwe coup

The Head of the African Union (AU) Alpha Conde has, on Thursday, gone against a supposed military coup d’etat in Zimbabwe. Antecedent: Robert Mugabe and wife, Grace were placed on house arrest by the Military. Although, ZANU-PF has said it was only a bloodless transition. “We demand respect for the constitution, a return to the constitutional... Read More

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November 15, 2017

The Thread: “Stay out of Zimbabwe’s politics, Zuma” | Africans say no to Jacob Zuma’s interference

Today, Zimbabwe’s military has had the country under lockdown- including its President Robert Mugabe, who has ruled for 37 years. South African neighbour President Zuma thought he could do the heroic thing by sending an envoy to meet with Mugabe and the Military so he could obtain ” a more clear picture of what is... Read More

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November 15, 2017

The Thread: “If it looks like a coup, walks like a coup and quacks like a coup, then it’s a coup” | Twitter reacts to Zimbabwe’s military takeover

Following news reports showing military tanks rolling into Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital, home to Robert Mugabe, the 93 year old President, they’ve been conflicting stories as to whether a coup has taken place or not. WATCH: BREAKING: Military tanks seen heading towards Zimbabwe’s capital Hararehttps://t.co/7LlPnjoJZS pic.twitter.com/eZUSOBFatm — BizAfricaDaily (@BizAfricaDaily) November 14, 2017 #Zimbabwe , #gracemugabe ,... Read More

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November 15, 2017

Every effort must be made to resolve all issues | Buhari calls for calm in Zimbabwe

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for calm and peace, as the army takes over power in Zimbabwe. Background: It was reported that President Robert Mugabe and his wife, have been detained – where the president was replaced with Comrade E Mnagngawa. What Buhari said: According to a statement by the Presidency on Twitter, Buhari urged... Read More

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November 15, 2017

“There was no coup, only a bloodless transition” | Zimbabwe’s ZANU-PF speaks on Mugabe’s arrest

The Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU -PF) have announced that there was no coup in the country, only that President Robert Mugabe and his wife, have been detained – where the president was replaced with Comrade E Mnagngawa. They wrote on Twitter, “Zimbabwe has not had a coup. There has been a... Read More

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October 24, 2017

Mugabe’s spokesperson says the President would have rejected WHO’s ambassadorial role

Zimbabwe‘s Robert Mugabe would have rejected the role of WHO goodwill ambassador had he been formally asked, his spokesman said Tuesday. A reminder: The World Health Organisation (WHO) revoked the appointment of Mugabe’s as a goodwill ambassador, following widespread criticism. Before that: Friday, the state-owned Herald celebrated the largely ceremonial appointment as a ‘New feather in President’s... Read More

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September 22, 2017

Mugabe attacks Donald Trump at #UNGA, calls him “Giant Gold Goliath”

The President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe came all out for U.S. President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday – calling him the “Giant Gold Goliath.” Highlights: Mugabe, 93, took Trump to task both on policy and appearance. “Some of us were,” Mugabe said, pausing for emphasis, “embarrassed, if not frightened, by what appeared... Read More

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Cash-strapped Zimbabwe to build $1bn Mugabe university

Zimbabwe on Wednesday announced its plan to build a $1 billion university to honour its 93-year-old President, Robert Mugabe. “Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Robert Gabriel Mugabe University,” Jonathan Moyo, minister of tertiary education, told a news conference. “There can be no better recognition of President Mugabe’s commitment to education and his exemplary... Read More

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I’m not dying, I’ve strong bones – Mugabe

President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe Saturday, said he was neither quitting nor dying and that there was no one that could adequately fill his space. Mugabe, 93, has been in charge of the former British colony since independence in 1980. Mugabe told tens of thousands of supporters at a rally in the town of Chinhoyi,... Read More

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