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Oby Ezekwesili must accept Buhari’s appointment if offered, says El-Rufai son
Kaduna state governor,'s son Bello El-Rufai, who has been making headlines recently over his controversial opinions said that former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili has no choice but to accept…
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Impeachment call: Aregbesola replies Osun judge’s petition
Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has responded to the petition written against him by a serving judge in the State Judiciary, Folahanmi Oloyede. The Speaker of the House of Assembly,…
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APC says NNPC mischievous act to move cash to CBN is linked to missing NLNG dividends
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reiterated its call on the Federal Government to probe the whereabouts of the dividends paid to the NNPC by the NLNG, as well as…
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MAMAs here we come! 2face Idibia, Banky W, others head to South Africa (PHOTOS)
This year's edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards is happening this weekend in South Africa, and our Nigerian celebrities are headed there already! The likes of Banky W, Darey…
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“Where’s the N5,000 you promised old people, unemployed graduates?” | PDP asks Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party has asked the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress to start delivering on its campaign promises. The PDP inquires of the APC-led Federal Government when it would…
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How Buhari will spend his 4-day trip to the US
The itinerary of President Muhammadu Buhari for his forthcoming trip to the United States, has been released. In a statement released through his spokesperson, Femi Adesina, on Wednesday, it was revealed that President…
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Nigerian Youths: From my heart to yours
Words by Kofoworola Ayodeji A few weeks ago, I engaged one of my newest friends in a short but memorable conversation. The discussion centred on whether or not Nigeria could rise…
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7 things Governor Oshiomhole thinks Okonjo-Iweala misappropriated
Words by Temisan Jackson 1. Edo State Civil Servant Salaries: It is well known that as governor, Adams Oshiomhole is in complete control of the finances of Edo State; yet…
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Robbers exhume, behead, steal head of film director
So this happened. Grave robbers have stolen from a crypt the head of German expressionist cinema great Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau. Born in 1888, Murnau is best known for his 1922…
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DMX jailed for outstanding child support
The 44-year-old rapper - who has 12 children from several relationships - was originally detained in New York City in late June for "several issues outstanding" and was placed in…
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Exclusive footage of Gbenro Ajibade and Osas Ighodaro’s Wedding in New York
Osas Ighodaro and Gbenro Ajibade's big wedding is not something we will be forgetting in a hurry! The lovers who started dating about 3 and a half years ago,…
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Chris Brown’s aunt was robbed at gunpoint in singer’s home
Chris Brown's aunt was allegedly held at gunpoint when his home was ransacked in the early hours of this morning. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, three men in…
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President Buhari holds private meeting with Dele Momodu (PHOTOS)
Ovation Magazine Publisher, Dele Momodu, met with President Buhari, today, July 15. Momodu revealed via his Instagram page that Buhari invited him to the State House, Abuja, after reading a…
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El Rufai retires 20 permanent secretaries
Governor of Kaduna state Nasir El Rufai has retired 20 permanent secretaries from the Kaduna state civil service and the appointment of new officials to fill some positions in his…
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Gani Adams says his OPC faction won’t protest over pipeline protection contract
The National Coordinator of O’dua Peoples Congress (OPC) Gani Adams has said his faction of the OPC will not participate in the protest against the withdrawal of an NNPC contract…
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Tables turned! Phone thief to get $11,000 compensation from victim
A man named Yuan has been ordered by a Chinese court to pay a mugger 70,000 yuan ($11,000) after he beat up the mugger. The fine also comes with a three-month…
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Why Fayose is presently happy with President Buhari
No other politician in the Peoples Democratic Party attacked President Buhari during the presidential election, as much as Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose. However, since Buhari was inaugurated, Fayose has…
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Yinka Odumakin: Na only Fulani waka come?
Words by Yinka Odumakin Dear Hillary, The headline above is a line you sent to me on WhatsApp in what has become our ritual of daily dialogues about our country…
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Aww! Check out a photo of Timaya’s newborn
Aww this baby is Totes Adorbs! (Totally Adorable) Singer Timaya and his babymama Barbara have welcomed their second child together and it's a girl. The proud father announced her birth…
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Flavour and Mr. Ibu strike a pose (PHOTO)
Well how often do you see stuff like this happening?
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Rotimi Fasan: Buhari and his fake austerity
by Rotimi Fasan But Buhari came and shunned all that. Even when he could easily have access to Jonathan’s presidential fleet, he chose to travel commercial and would not accept…
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Buhari wants Nigerians to unite to ‘kill’ corruption
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to form a united front against corrupt practices in the society irrespective of their political or ethnic affiliations. Buhari said this on Tuesday…
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A Chinese mum refused to break her car window to save her trapped baby (PHOTOS)
We have all had our share of crazy stories, but this one takes the cake. A mother in China basically chose her BMW over her baby. She refused to smash…
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Innovation! This youth corper has improved the way NYSC manages data
A 25 year old graduate of computer science and Batch B corps member, Onyeka Kelvin Onyema, is presently being celebrated for creating a digital software for the National Youth Service…
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ICPC ‘takes Godsday Orubebe to court for alleged N605m fraud’
Former Niger Delta Affairs Minister, Godsday Orubebe, has been interrogated by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Ofeneces Commission (ICPC) in connection with an alleged N605 million fraud. The…
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Protesting EKO Atlantic workers say they’ve been going without pay
EKO Atlantic workers are protesting in Victoria Island presently and apparently it's because they've been going without pay. It was earlier reported that the workers were protesting along Ahmadu Bello…
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Unlike everyone else, this youth corper gets to wear a skirt
Because of her religion of course. An NYSC member got permission to wear a skirt instead of the regular khaki trousers because her religion does not permit the wearing of…
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Osun workers get back to work after a part pay
Workers in Osun resumed work on Tuesday after a seven-week strike called by the state labour unions. The state and local government workers had been working without pay. The News…
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EFCC arraigns Kwara ex-lawmaker Edun over N82.5m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former member, Kwara State House of Assembly, Oladimeji Edun, alongside his company, Zarab Ventures Limited, before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of…
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Huge protest by Eko Atlantic workers happening now in Victoria Island (PHOTOS)
Apparently, there's an ongoing protest now by EKO Atlantic workers along Ahmadu Bello way, Victoria Island, Lagos. Reports say the workers are protesting owed salaries. This has caused a traffic…
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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