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Today’s Daily Brief: Buhari submits nomination form, Orji Kalu withdraws from senatorial race, PDP aspirants blame Wike for their woes, and more
Former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), Monday submitted his presidential nomination form at the All Progressive Congress national ...
#DivorceDrama: My husband says I’m promiscuous, disgraces me in public – Woman laments
by Akan Ido Abeke Olowolafe, a 50-year-old woman living in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, is seeking the dissolution of her ...
Obi Asika joins the African Advisory Committee of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art in Washington DC
by Isi Esene Obi Asika, Chairman Dragon Africa, Chairman Social Media Week Lagos, founder Storm 360 one of Africa’s ...
Terrible explosion rocks PDP secretariat in Cross River
by Akan Ido There was an explosion at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretariat in Calabar, Cross River State. ...
Why we’re awarding scholarship to deserving students – Desmond Elliot
by Isi Esene The Desmond Elliot Foundation has awarded scholarships to 10 deserving students in Lagos. The Foundation which ...
FirstBank: Putting you first, even in money transfers
by Jewel Stephen As one of Nigeria’s foremost financial institutions, First Bank of Nigeria is known for putting its customers ...
THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Even Tukur wants NASS invasion probed | #ThatAwkwardMoment when Maurice Iwu calls for credible elections | Yup, APC will sue DSS over office raid | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. ...
“I am distraught and devastated…” || Actress, Stephanie Okereke Linus reacts to rape allegations against brother (READ)
by Akan Ido Actress, Stephanie Okerele Linus has reacted to allegations of rape levelled against her older brother, Daniel Okereke. ...
I was chained and forced to sleep with over 30 men || Confessions of a Nigerian sex slave (WATCH)
by Akan Ido The experience of Ifekoya Adejoke is as harrowing as it is heart-breaking. Lured by a false promise ...
@APCNigeria warns against @SpeakerTambuwal arrest, say it is recipe for chaos
Godwin Akanfe The All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned that the reported plan allegedly hatched by the Presidency to arrest ...
@hartng: Assessing the assessors of Abia government
by Sam Hart After the tour, when the tourists left, I posted a tweet laying out the option before ...
@INECNigeria sets up 15 Standing Committees for #2015Elections
by Akan Ido In a bid to deliver on its promise of a free and fair election in 2015, the ...
Album review: The trouble with MI’s The Chairman
by Wilfred Okiche In December 2008, a certain short black boy who grew up in the city of Jos ...
Opinion: #Abia and the insanity of a critic
by Madubuko Hart I was astonished that some persons are still backward in the way they reason and act. Some ...
@Diiwanna: Where are the warriors? (Y! FrontPage)
by Dayo Olugbemi “Me I like my country I like the land and people Everything e dey for Nigeria Make ...
@Adekoyabee: Very soon, #Nigeria will be dead
by Adekoya Boladale In a few months time, Africa most populous nation, Nigeria will be heading to the polls to ...
Nigeria is winning the war against Boko Haram – Pres. Jonathan
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed that Nigeria is winning the war against insurgent elements in the country. Jonathan, ...
Just In: Supreme Court sacks Taraba Acting Governor
by Akan Ido The Supreme Court has given a landmark judgement against the current Taraba State Acting Governor, Garba Umar. ...
THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Dame Patience goes MIA on Dickson | Gowon & Buhari visit IBB | Presidency lashes out at Amaechi | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. ...
Black Friday blow out in Nigeria
by Jewel Stephen If you didn’t know any better you would think Black Friday was a national worldwide holiday. Such is the level of ...
Akin Osuntokun: Poverty of Nigeria’s history
by Akin Osuntokun Following upon the publication of the column penultimate week titled ‘Unfounded Fears of Revanchist Igbo’ I have ...
Amaechi is reckless and power hungry – Presidency
by Isi Esene The Presidency on Thursday expressed its displeasure at a statement attributed to Rivers Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, ...
Opinion: Africa, a continent of prophets?
by Mario Giro Nigerian prophets now run the continent and beyond, aggregating a large number of followers. There is ...
Today’s Daily Brief: OBJ gets voter card, Ozekhome calls for Tambuwal’s resignation, PDP says GEJ’s not involved in NASS chaos, and more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was on Thursday presented with his Permanent Voter Card at his presidential Hilltop residence in Abeokuta ...
Drama as Tambuwal, others force their way into the National Assembly (WATCH)
by Isi Esene Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the Speaker of the House of Representatives today presided over a sitting of House ...
Why we invaded the National Assembly today – Police HQ
by Isi Esene The Nigerian Police have explained its role in the commotion which was generated after the Speaker of ...
Confusion as @PoliceNG tear gas #OurNASS
by James Sambo Members of the police have used tear gas in the National Assembly complex as the House ...
We have no arrangement with political parties – MTN deny knowledge of Ambode branded recharge cards
by Kolapo Olapoju MTN Group, one of the leading telecommunication companies in Nigeria, has distanced itself from some of ...
Pres. Jonathan, Dangote, others to meet key investment advisers in the UK
by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan will be in London, UK on Thursday evening to preside over a meeting of Nigeria’s ...
Tony Elumelu & Orji Uzor Kalu join Forbes Magazine list of Africa’s Richest
by Isi Esene Forbes Magazine has released a list of 50 Richest Tycoons in Africa with Chairman of Heirs Holding, ...
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
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