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The Big 5: Nigerian Senate endorses 3 new federal higher institutions, British authorities raid Cambridge Analytica offices and other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, had confirmed that the last known Dapchi schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu, who was held back…
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The Late 5: FG responds to Bill Gates’ comment on the economy, Trump signs memorandum banning transgender people from the military, and other top stories
These are top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. About 30 parents of the Chibok girls still in captivity on Saturday visited the former President, Olusegun Obasanjo at the Olusegun…
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The release of the abducted Dapchi schoolgirls, Obasanjo’s claim to 3 million membership of the CNM and other stories that got people talking this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo; the immediate past Governor of Kano, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and some political parties have been meeting as part of…
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The Late 5: DSS narrates how it negotiated the release of the Dapchi schoolgirls, Russia accuses EU of anti-Russian campaign and other top stories
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Federal Government is ready to accept the “unconditional laying down of arms by…
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Presidency 2019: These are our possible contenders so far and how they stand
The National Assembly may still be in conflict with the Executive over the sequence of the 2019 elections but there is no denying the anticipation towards who the Commander-in-chief will…
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British Council partners YNaija to launch West Africa Arts Exchange
British Council in partnership with YNaija.com has launched the West Africa Arts Exchange (WAArtsExchange), a community of the talented artists from West Africa and arts lovers across the world. It will serve as a one-stop online destination…
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The Big 5: IGP Idris suspends withdrawal of policemen attached to VIPs, China promises to hit U.S. with tariffs and other top stories
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has postponed the withdrawal of police officers attached to political and public…
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The Late 5: Buhari says he is dedicated to rescue of remaining Dapchi girl, US plans to impose tariff on China, and other top stories
These are the top Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has said he is dedicated to the rescue of the remaining Dapchi schoolgirl in Boko Haram captivity.…
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Entertainment Roundup: Kanye West in legal battle over brand name ‘Yeezy’ | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. DJ Cuppy confirms relationship with Davido's manager DJ Cuppy has…
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The Big 5: Freed Dapchi schoolgirl narrates how 5 of them died in custody, Boris Johnson likens Russian World Cup to Hitler’s 1936 Olympics and other top stories
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. As reported by Channels Television, one of the abducted Dapchi schoolgirls who secured freedom on Wednesday has narrated how…
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The Late 5: FG confirms release of Dapchi girls, INEC announces date for commencement of Melaye’s recall process, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has confirmed that Boko Haram terrorists have released 91 girls and a boy abducted from…
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YNaija Says: How do you finance a terrorist organization? With the lives of teenage girls
Over the last month, many Nigerians had to relive a nightmare we were promised we would never experience again. Armed gunmen affiliated to the religious terrorist group Boko Haram, drove…
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Entertainment Roundup: Jay Z, Beyoncé announce dates for ‘On the Run II’ tour, Black Panther is now the most tweeted about movie | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Nollywood actress reportedly deported for fraud Nollywood actress, Lola Margaret…
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The Big 5: ACF says Nigeria cannot survive without the North, Cambridge Analytica suspends CEO after data scandal and other top stories
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has declared that the nation cannot survive without the North. ACF Chairman Ibrahim Coomassie…
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The Late 5: Buhari meets Namadi Sambo, Ex-French president held in custody, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Former Presidential spokesman, Doyin Okupe has challenged Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay to reveal…
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Profile: At long last here’s Lala Akindoju, Uncovered
For the Lagos Theatre Festival, Lala Akindoju decided she was ripe for a one-woman show. One-person shows aren’t the easiest of endeavors to pull off. The burden of single handedly…
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International Happiness Day: Nigeria is a very unhappy country, but it’s not because of poverty
Satish Kumar is one of my favourite people in the world. He is an Indian monk and editor, more famous as a pacifist. But it is his brave, original thinking…
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Entertainment Roundup: Don Jazzy, D’banj hint Mo’hits reunion tour, Fifth Harmony is taking a break | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Don Jazzy and D'Banj announce Mo'hits reunion tour Former labelmates,…
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The Big 5: Osinbajo says Jonathan administration embezzled N100 billion, $289 million few weeks to 2015 elections, the Weinstein Company files for bankruptcy and other top stories
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Nigerian Police Force have charged Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West) and three others with criminal conspiracy and unlawful…
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The Late 5: IGP orders withdrawal of police officers attached to VIPs, politicians, Sagay vows to reveal Saraki’s allowances, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Monday ordered the withdrawal of police officers attached to Very Important Persons…
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#YNaijaWomensMonth: Drag Me Down The aisle
Today's Women's Month essay is written by Alithnayn Abdulkareem, and explores the often underdiscussed dichotomies that come with being multi-ethnic in a country like Nigeria. She calls her essay 'a…
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Modern Democratic Party: Nigerian youth reposition for active political leadership
With the ‘Not Too Young To Run’ Bill still pending approval by President Muhammadu Buhari, youth in Nigeria have began to position themselves for political leadership and active participation in…
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Entertainment Roundup: Blue Ivy Carter bids $19K on art at auction with Beyoncé and Jay-Z | More stories
Wizkid admits he can't be faithful to one woman Starboy boss, Wizkid has opened up about his relationship with women and his babymamas. In an interview with Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Wizkid…
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The Big 5: Trial of Bilyamin Bello’s wife and alleged killer begins today, 2 injured in fourth explosion to hit Texas in a month and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have launched a peace move to upturn the cold relationship between the Executive and…
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The Late 5: Mamora ‘rejects’ Buhari’s appointment, Putin secures fourth term as Russian leader, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Former senator, Olurunnimbe Mamora, has rejected his appointment as the Chairman of the Abuja Investment and Infrastructure Centre. According to…
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#YNaijaEssays: These four Nigerian women have defied the odds
Nina Simone’s life and legacy looms across the world, and indeed Africa, to which she returned when she was at her lowest, disillusioned by racism and classism and misogynoir. Reports…
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The Big 5: Senator Wakili buried in Abuja, Russia expelling 23 British diplomats and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Senator Ali Wakili (Bauchi South) yesterday slumped and died in his Gwarinpa Abuja residence. Wakili, 58, reportedly died of suspected heart…
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PDP Chair, Uche Secondus gives reasons why we must celebrate James Ibori; President Buhari and the ‘IGP’s failure’ to obey an order and, other stories that people talked about this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Aisha Wakil said the terrorist group, Boko Haram, are willing to quit their activities. In a recent interview, Wakil, who…
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The Late 5: Court dismisses Melaye’s appeal against recall process, UEFA Champions League draw, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal on Friday dismissed an appeal by Dino Melaye, challenging the process of…
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Long Read: In its fifth year, the Lagos Theatre Festival discovers women
The opening act for the fifth season of the Lagos Theatre Festival which ran from 27, February to 4, March was open about its feminism. For The Illusions of Truth,…
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The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
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- 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
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