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Chris Bamidele: 20 technology Dos and Dont’s in a relationship
by Chris Bamidele Do you find yourself constantly checking your Blackberry—even when you’re on a date? Is your blackberry, iPad, tablet, iPhone etc. closer to you than your partner? Have…
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About 20 officers still missing from Gwoza police training school attack
by Laila Ibrahim The Inspector General of Police Suleiman Abba has said about twenty officers of the Nigeria Police Force are still missing after the Gwoza training school attack.…
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Aww, wedding bells might just be ringing for Funke Akindele soon
by S'ola Filani Who’s up for some Wednesday morning gossip? Actress Funke Akindele, aka Jennifer, may be taking another shot at marriage soon! "The pretty actress, who recently marked her…
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You don’t commit murder and say sorry | El-Zakzaky rejects Jonathan’s ‘sorry’
by S'ola Filani Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, who lost three of his sons and 31 other members of his group, Shiite Islamic Movement in Nigeria on July 25…
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Going, going…: FG gets set to ban hides and skins, ‘ponmo’
by Akan Ido The days of widespread consumption of hides and skins popularly known as ponmo may be numbered going by statements made today in Ibadan, Oyo, by Akinwumi Adesina, Nigeria's…
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4-year-old boy crushed to death by a cupboard in Lagos
by Akan Ido A four year old boy, Emmanuel Ore-Ofe Saheed, has been crushed to death by a cupboard around the Ayobo area of Lagos. The tragic incident reportedly happened…
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Dreadlocks! Wizkid has a new hairstyle
by Damilola Jagun Singer, Ayo Balogun, better known as Wizkid is making some changes in his life, and his hairstyle is one of them. Shortly after revealing in an interview with…
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Busted! Beggar caught while attempting to kidnap toddler
by Azubuike Azikiwe A beggar has been arraigned on Tuesday, 9 September, before a Tinubu Magistrates' court, Lagos, for attempting to kidnap a toddler. The begger, 31-year-old Gboyega Dauda, is…
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Join #TheFutureLagos dialogue session with Hon. Abike Dabiri [DETAILS]
by Isi Esene TheFutureLagos is an initiative powered by a group of young Nigerians who are desperate for change in Nigeria as a whole with a bird’s eye view on…
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Davido features DJ Arafat in HOT new single, Naughty [LISTEN]
by Isi Esene Multiple award winning HKN star Davido has released a new single Naughty featuring DJ Arafat. Naughty enjoys DJ Arafat's wild fusion neatly laced with Davido's catchy vocals. This is…
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Ayomide Fabs: Under the Mainland bridge (30 days, 30 voices)
by Ayomide Fabs I stood on the pedestrian pavement with big fat railings, watching happily as the sea flowed freely without restraint. It was peaceful. Peaceful in spite of…
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Tarila Marclint Ebiede: President Jonathan is unable to solve the Niger Delta environmental question (Y! PolicyHub)
by Tarila Marclint Ebiede Five years after militancy stopped in the Niger Delta and amnesty was established, little has been done to address the environmental question that partly led to the…
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This is how the PDP plans to re-elect Goodluck Jonathan as President
by Tony Tamuno The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South region has said it plans to deliver the zone 100 per cent to President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015…
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Oopsy! Beyoncé crashes wedding in Italy wearing a bikini (LOOK)
by Akan Ido An Italian bride got the greatest surprise on her wedding day as super-couple, Beyonce and Jay Z inadvertently crashed her event on Saturday. The multi-award winning artistes…
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Jonathan has given unprecented power to women in his administration – here, we present their scorecard
by Adedayo Ademuwagun When President Goodluck Jonathan introduced ministers for his cabinet in 2011, close to one-third of them were women. No Nigerian head of state had put that many…
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Dating since World War II: 90-year-old lesbian couple finally get married (LOOK)
by Damilola Jagun After dating for 72 years, an American lesbian couple have finally gotten married. Last weekend, the pair, 91-year-old Vivian Boyack, and 90-year-old Alice Dubes, tied the knot in…
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Kim Kardashian FINALLY does the Ice Bucket Challenge (and even snaps a selfie)
by Akan Ido This might actually be the only time you'll see selfie queen, Kim Kardashian with smudged makeup and wet hair. Mrs. Kanye West earlier today featured on the…
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Davido nominated as ‘Best African act’ in MTV European music awards
by Kolapo Olapoju Davido has been nominated for the 2014 MTV European music awards, in the 'Best African Act' category. He is nominated alongside Goldfish (SA), Diamond (Tanzania), and Toofan…
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Nigeria’s football drama: CAS upturns FIFA’s directive to NFF
by Olorunwa Lawal The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland has accused World Football Governing Body of interfering with the internal running of football in Nigeria. The…
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I will join the PDP where I have friends – Ikimi
by Isi Esene Tom Ikimi, erstwhile leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has made clear his intention to join the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after dumping the opposition…
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Maigari-led NFF board yet to take over the office
by Olorunwa Lawal The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has written a letter to FIFA, intimating it of the latest development in the Glass House. The Secretary general of the federation,…
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Demola Rewaju: Lawyers and 2 other people you cannot do without in your business (Y! Business)
by Demola Rewaju The idea of the self-made successful individual is one that we all like to aspire to be and that is one of the reasons that many people…
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Raped to death: Man dies after having sex with 6 wives
by Azubuike Azikiwe A man has died in Benue state after being forced to have sexual intercourse with all of his six wives. The deceased, Uroko Onoja, a wealthy businessman…
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FIFA gets deadline over Giwa’s petition to CAS
by China Acheru World football ruling body, FIFA have received a deadline of noon on Tuesday, Swiss time to respond to a letter written to them by the Court of…
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Opinion: Why the PDP should present a Northerner as presidential candidate
by Adams Abonu It is an open secret that President Goodluck Jonathan will seek re-election as we approach the 2015 General Election. That the machinery of the Peoples Democratic Party…
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Herbalists are angry! They want Federal government to probe Sheriff and Ihejerika, or else….
by Azubuike Azikiwe Herbalists have given the Federal government an ultimatum to probe the alleged sponsors of Boko Haram, else they would personally deal with them. The Northern Nigeria arm…
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2015: Nigerians are you ready for Muhammadu Buhari?
by James Sambo Former Head of State, Rtd Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari is set to declare his interest in the 2015 presidential candidate ticket for the All Progressive Congress (APC). This was made known by…
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Solomon Osadolor: About Near Death Experiences (NDE)
by Solomon Osadolor Nothing can quite really wake you up to life like nearly dying. Being consistently inundated with the going-ons of life and trapped in a Maslow's-Hierarchy-of-Needs circus, we're…
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Delta youths injure Navy officers in a fracas
by Tony Tamuno A minor conflict which occurred between youths of Ode-Ugborodo community in Warri South-West Area of Delta, and Nigerian Navy officers of the state has left two officers injured.…
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I’ll have to start again, trader cries as fire destroys shops in Lagos market
by Adedayo Ademuwagun About fifty Shops at Abule-Egba area of Lagos, were on Monday gutted by fire. The fire which occurred at the Abule Egba Wood Market, also involved two vehicles - a…
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The September Standard
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
- Idia Aisien’s Comeback to Style 101: Will She Revive the Magic?
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- The Future Awards Africa 2024: How Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James Served High-Fashion Mastery as Hosts
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
The September Standard
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
- Idia Aisien’s Comeback to Style 101: Will She Revive the Magic?
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- The Future Awards Africa 2024: How Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James Served High-Fashion Mastery as Hosts
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