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Sonala Olumhense: Election is not about Buhari or Jonathan
by Sonala Olumhense For five years, I have pointed out how weak and unsuitable for leadership Mr. Jonathan was. But it is all clear to me now: his mission…
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Election postponement is a danger to our democracy – Fayemi
by Ranti Joseph Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, and a member of House of Representatives, Bamidele Faparusi, have accused the Presidency of polluting the military to ensure the…
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New assault on Niger border town by Boko Haram
by Ranti Joseph Boko Haram has staged another assault on Niger border town. The extremist sect staged an overnight assault on a border town in Niger on the night of…
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2face Idibia, Flavour, Kcee & more – see other male celebs who can handle business in the kitchen (PHOTOS)
by Anike Jacobs Gone are the days when guys are believed not to be involved in kitchen activities - now they are. We now bring you a list of the…
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It’s going down! Ahead of the #Grammys2015, Dayo Adeneye shares backstage photos
by Anike Jacobs It's only a few more hours to the 57th Grammy Awards! As the buzz builds up towards the event scheduled to hold at the Staples Centre in…
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African nations pledge 8,700 troops to fight Boko Haram
by Ranti Joseph African nations pulling together a regional force to fight Nigeria’s Boko Haram militants on Saturday pledged 8 ,700 soldiers, policemen and civilians, an increase from earlier estimates…
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I can only forgive Buhari on one condition… – Seun Kuti
by Anike Jacobs Afrobeat star and late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's son, Seun, has explained why he would not vote this year. He also opened up on the only condition under which…
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Like always, we hear TB Joshua predicted election postponement
by Anike Jacobs Amidst the controversy swirling around the decision by the electoral commission to postpone Nigeria’s elections by six weeks, Nigerian Prophet T.B. Joshua has released a video online…
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Plateau ex-gov, Joshua Dariye’s father kidnapped
by Ranti Joseph Gunmen, suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, on Saturday kidnapped Pa Dariye Defwan, the 87- year-old father of the former governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye. It was…
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Comedians, Basketmouth & AliBaba go hard on ‘oversabi’ bloggers (READ)
by Anike Jacobs You recall comedian Basketmouth was criticized when news went viral that he was taking some top Nigerian entertainers to London for his February 14th comedy show…
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Tonto Dikeh’s man spoils her silly with chocolates… and an expensive wristwatch (LOOK)
by Anike Jacobs And Tonto Dikeh's man keeps showering her with gifts and gifts and... need we say gifts again? The mystery man doesn't wait for Valentine's to spoil his lady silly.…
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Ibinabo Fiberesima explains why AGN could not save Muna Obiekwe
by Anike Jacobs Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) president, Ibinabo Fiberesima has explained why the Guild could not save late actor, Muna Obiekwe. Fiberesima lamented his death saying she wishes…
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YNaija Analysis: Yesterday’s postponement reminds us – we urgently need to restructure Nigeria
by Cheta Nwanze "There's a reason you separate the military and the police. One fights the enemies of the state, the other serves and protects the people. When the military…
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Mark Amaza: We shall never forget the Chibok girls
by Mark Amaza Contrary to many supporters of this government that insist the protests should be directed at the terrorists, need we remind them that Boko Haram does not owe…
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PDP commends INEC for postponing February elections
by Kemisola Filani The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation (PDPPCO) says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deserves commendation for adjusting the timetable of the 2015 elections.INEC chairman Prof.…
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#300Days: Malala calls for global action to free Chibok schoolgirls
by Kemisola Filani Nobel peace laureate, Malala Yousafzai has called for global support to help release the 276 girls kidnapped by the Boko Haram from the Government Girls’ Secondary School…
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Flashback: Year 2010, when The Economist thought GEJ was the messiah
by Kolapo Olapoju There was a time, when UK newspaper, 'The Economist', thought President Goodluck Jonathan, was going to be the man who would repair the decay of the Nigerian…
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Iyanya says he’ll never date a celebrity again – here’s why
by Anike Jacobs Singer, Iyanya has revealed he would not date a female celebrity again - and it's all because he's tired of 'drama'. He revealed this in a…
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Lebanese couple ‘offer N400,000 to assault victim’ in Lagos (PICTURED)
by Anike Jacobs We recently reported that a Nigerian woman was tortured by her bosses - a lebanese couple. Well, we've got an update on the story, the Nigerian woman…
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2Face, Pasuma, Reminisce, others headline RSVP concert
by Chinwe Okafor After thrilling young voters across the country with stellar performances from superstar artistes, the RSVP Concert Tour is set to hit Lagos with the Lagos Peace Concert…
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Drama as cows block expressway in Ondo, cause accident (See Photos)
by Anike Jacobs During the week, a mild drama occurred in Akure, the Ondo state capital over the sharing formula of cows numbering 11, crushed to death by a luxurious bus. According to Vanguard…
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“I’m the first person that will break the supposed jinx in Oyo State” | “They should stop commercialising Jesus Christ, he’s our Lord and Saviour” | These are our top 7 quotes of the week
by Kolapo Olapoju Every week, people talk, most of all politicians. While some make sense, others, not so much, however, they have one thing in common; their comments pique interest.…
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“What is Boko Haram?” || Watch Buhari respond to election postponement
by Kolapo Olapoju The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Muhammadu Buhari, has reacted to the postponement of the general election. When asked by a foreign journalist of…
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Angry PDP aspirants demand refund of ‘mobilisation’ money
by Ranti Joseph Aggrieved aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP ) across the country have demanded refund of their nomination fees and money spent on mobilisation during primaries. They had…
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Polls postponement is a major set back – APC moans
by Ranti Joseph The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, has described the shift in the dates of the elections as a set back for democracy. He disclosed…
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Full text of Attahiru Jega’s election postponement speech (READ)
by Jewel Stephen On Saturday, February 7, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Attahiru Jega, announced the postponement of Nigeria's general elections. Below is the full text of…
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Opinion: How reasonable is the election postponement?
by Ahanonu Kingsley It forces me to wonder what correlation has a military (or security) fighting insurgence has with elections. Do we require military in elections as to serve as…
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Opinion: These aspirants don’t care about what unites us
by Adesina Oluwaseun Sport should be an integral part of what any sincere government should place as a priority. I have critically watched with keen observation the various presidential candidate…
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Opinion: For us women, Pres. Jonathan is our champion
by Ebun Asagbe Whatever else he may be called, I now call our president The Women’s Champion. No other president has championed our cause like he has, no other president…
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The September Standard
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- 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