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Ex-Amnesty boss, Kingsley Kuku releases hospital photos, says he has no foreign loot
Former presidential adviser on Niger Delta amnesty, Kingsley Kuku, has shared photos, to prove that he has undergone a knee operation in the United States. Kuku, who has been invited for…
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INEC office burnt down, one week to Abia governorship Election Tribunal
The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Obingwa LGA of Abia state was burnt down on Sunday, August 2. The suspected arson which occurred at about 1.00p.m, brought down…
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This is PDP’s latest grudge with Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party says the lack of an economic team and a clear-cut fiscal policy by President Muhammadu Buhari's administration is responsible for the decline in the stock market.…
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Football Business: Ifeanyi Ubah versus Aliko Dangote
They are two great men worthy of emulation by any upcoming or aspiring Billionaire and of course their wealth can be traced, no doubt. In several ways, they have both shown…
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Amir Abdulazeez: Nigerian politicians and the myth of “Assets Declaration”
It is safe to assume that many Nigerians showed little or no concern towards the declaration of assets by elected and appointed public officials prior to the emergence of Ummaru…
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Saraki appoints two new aides
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has appointed Ibrahim El-Sudi as his Special Adviser on Legal Matters and Mohammed Isah as Special Assistant on Public Affairs. This was disclosed in a statement by…
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Boko Haram chief recruiter arrested in Chad
A mastermind of Boko Haram operations in Chad and northern Cameroon, Bana Fanaye also known as Mahamat Moustapha, has been arrested by authorities in Chad. During his arrest, series of…
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Adeola cautions police on chase
Senator Solomon Adeola, representing Lagos West Senatorial District has called on men of the Nigerian Police Force to always exercise caution and discretion in execution of their roles of prevention…
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Tambuwal pledges support to the Nigerian Army
The Sokoto state government has said it will assist the Nigerian Army by providing critical infrastructures and assisting officers in every way possible to enable them carry out their constitutional…
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Safiya Salau’s Short Stories: Chemical X
... a poem by Safiya Salau. Curiosity got the best of us. Better than best, it got the greater good of us. What did the grinded bunch of leaves…
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“Young people are drifting into aimlessness” | Kola Oyeyemi ignites a reading generation
A little drop of goodness in an ocean of nonchalance is perhaps the best way to describe the deeds of Kola Oyeyemi, General Manager; Consumer Marketing at MTN,- as he…
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President Buhari takes corruption war to civil service
President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed the Auditor-General of the Federation to conclusively resolve all outstanding audit queries within 30 days. The development was made public on Sunday, by the President’s…
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Nigerian Air Force, Army repels Boko Haram attack
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in a combined effort with the ground troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully repelled an attack on Bita village by the Boko Haram terrorist…
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Metuh says he is ready for probe by DSS
With allegations raised against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Publicity secretary, Olisa Metuh,by aggrieved workers of the party, Metuh said he was ready to make himself available to the Department…
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Blessing Okagbare looks amazing in her new Nike campaign shots
It has been a while since Nigeria has had a proper world class female athlete, hasn't it? Via Nike.com: World-class sprinter and long jumper Blessing Okagbare, 26, is already the…
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US says Nigeria is the hub for human trafficking
A report by the United States’ government has identified Nigeria as a source, transit and destination country for women and children subjected to forced labour and sex trafficking. In its…
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Boko Haram converts chemistry laboratory to bomb factory
The Nigerian Army has discovered an abandoned chemistry laboratory turned bomb factory, which belongs to Dikwa College of Education, in Borno State. The laboratory had been taken over by Islamic…
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Ugandan woman stabs Nigerian man after he ‘raped her girlfriend’ (VIEWER DISCRETION)
A Nigerian man named Epa is said to be in a fatal condition as he is currently fighting for his life in a hospital in Malaysia. According to the reports,…
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Buhari awarded with one of the highest honours in Benin Republic (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari has been awarded with one of the highest honours in Benin Republic. During his one-day visit to the neighbouring country, Buhari was awarded with the Grand Croix…
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“Boko Haram will be defeated before the year ends” – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram will be defeated by end of this year. Buhari said this on Saturday, August 1, in Cotonou during a gala…
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MFM splashes N91m on 180 first class graduates
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries on Saturday offered monetary rewards worth N91 million to its members who earned first class grades from different universities across the country. The General Overseer…
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91-year-old gets IT job at Silicon Valley
91-year-old Barbara Beskind, has proved that it is never too late to keep trying. The nonagenarian started a new career as a tech designer for IDEO, a firm in Palo…
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Man commits suicide after catching wife with lover in Bayelsa
32-year-old Amatari Christmas, has committed suicide in Bayelsa State after his wife's incessant infidelity was revealed to him. She was allegedly having an illicit affair with an unnamed young man who…
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Osun lawmaker wants Buhari to revive War Against Indiscipline
During the Buhari/Idiagbon regime, the country experienced discipline in all aspect and there was little or no corruption in the country. In light of this, while reminiscing, a member of…
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See Billionaire, Bill Gates’ wife fetch water, wash plates with Malawian women
Melinda Gates, wife of the richest man in the world, was pictured on Saturday carrying on her head a bucket of water, in a village in Malawi. The billionaire’s spouse, who…
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Senate crisis: APC governors hope to settle out of court
With the ongoing crisis in the Senate, with lawmakers dragging themselves to court, there are strong indications that governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the aegis of the…
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Northern elders shy away from getting involved in Senate crisis
Even as the crisis in the senate continues, elders of the North have said they would not step in and interfere. The elders, under the auspices of the Northern Elders…
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IG of Police, Arase ordered to appear in court over Senate forgery scandal
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase, to appear before it on Tuesday to answer questions on the ongoing investigation into the alleged…
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Buhari, Osinbajo yet to complete their assets verification process
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo are yet to appear at the office of the Code of Conduct Bureau for verification of their assets, hence the delay in…
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Army dissolves court martial against mutiny soldiers, others
Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has reportedly dissolved all the ongoing General Military Courts Martial in Nigeria. The Army chief is said to have begun the process of reviewing…
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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
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
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