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Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh face-off with captain, Vincent Enyeama
There has been a face-off involving Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh and captain Vincent Enyeama, in the team's camp in Belgium. Goal.com reports that Enyeama arrived late to camp after…
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Governor Ambode: My First Quarter Report
Lagos state governor, Akinwumi Ambode, gave the following address at the first edition of the quarterly town hall meeting, on Tuesday, October 6. Fellow Lagosians. In my inaugural speech, I…
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3 Boko Haram collaborators arrested by Nigerian Army (PHOTOS)
The Nigerian Army has arrested three Boko Haram collaborators. The Army says their arrest was made possible by information provided by Boko Haram financier, fund raiser & stimulant supplier, Mohammed Maina, who…
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Buhari, APC reportedly lobbies PDP Senators on ministerial screening
Following the release of his ministerial list, President Muhammadu Buhari, has reportedly pleaded with Senators of the Peoples Democratic Party, to go easy on his nominees. The ministerial screening, which…
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“The President is a surprise master” | Fayemi says Buhari never told him anything
Former governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, says he never had an inkling that he'd make the list of President Muhammadu Buhari's ministerial nominees. Fayemi expressed surprise at his nomination,…
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This is what PDP has to say about Buhari’s ministerial list
The ministerial list of President Muhammadu Buhari was certainly going to cause ripples in the political scene. While Balarabe Musa has expressed his disappointment with the list, opposition party, Peoples Democratic…
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Caleb Okereke: This weight called Bride Price
Nne, You are not educated. The closest you’ve been to school is aiding your Mother in the shop where she sells drinks and were you let grizzled men pinch your…
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David Mark gets to spend 20 years in the Senate
David Mark would have spent 20 years in the Senate by 2019, barring any unforeseen circumstances. A petition filed by Daniel Onjeh against the victory of former Senate President, Senator…
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Fake Army General, who sponsors Boko Haram, arrested in Bauchi
The Nigerian Army says it has arrested Aliyu Hussaini, a suspected Boko Haram sponsor, impersonating as a Brigadier General. The army disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday. The statement that Hussaini was caught…
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El-Rufai discovers N1.3 billion pension fraud in Kaduna state
The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has announced that it has uncovered a pension racket that costs the state N1.3 billion annually. In state government also confirmed that 2,484 ghost pensioners were…
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‘We were expecting saints’ | PDP Senator throws shade at Buhari’s ministerial list
A Peoples Democratic Party lawmaker representing Delta north senatorial district in the national assembly, Peter Nwaoboshi, is unimpressed with the ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking with Channels Television after…
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“Why did Buhari waste 4 months on ‘ordinary’ nominees?” | Balarabe Musa reacts to #TheList
Malam Balarabe Musa, has expressed disappointment in the ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari. According to the erstwhile governor of Kano state- the names on the list is not worth…
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[UPDATE] Charles Okah attempts suicide in Federal High Court
The suspect alleged to be behind the 2010 Independence Day bombing in Abuja, Charles Okah, tried to jump from the third floor of the Federal High Court complex in Abuja on…
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‘Same old faces’ | 40 Twitter reactions to President Buhari’s ministerial list
by Desmond Akatugba After the ministerial list of President Muhamamadu Buhari, was disclosed by Senate President Bukola Saraki on Tuesday morning- the levee of criticism, opinion and commentary, broke. Nigerians…
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Oby Ezekwesili, Timi Dakolo, Monalisa Chinda others attend ‘Captive’ premiere at House on the Rock
Metropolitan Church, House on the Rock collaborated with the United States Embassy in Nigeria to screen for the first time in Nigeria, the highly anticipated Hollywood movie, Captive at The Rock Cathedral,…
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British Council UK/Nigeria 2015—16 season to host ‘Creative Hustle’ event on performing arts
The British Council UK/Nigeria 2015—16 season, will be holding an event on performing arts on Thursday, October 8. The event tagged; 'Creative Hustle' is designed to help youth on how to…
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In Conversation with Chude: Zainab Balogun speaks on her career and relationship (Part 1)
Chude Jideonwo launches a chat-session where he gets to sit with his favourite people, to have an in-depth conversation about life and their stories. On the debut episode of 'In Conversation…
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The 1st AfricaBeta event: An exposition of the business potential of messaging and chat apps in Africa
The first AfricaBeta event where technology experts and startups discussed the ideas shaping the future of mobile in Africa held on the 3rd of October. It was organized by TechCabal…
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#TheList: 4 former Senators among Buhari’s ministerial nominees
by Desmond Akatugba Senate President, Bukola Saraki officially announced the ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari. The list, which was read during plenary on Tuesday, contained only 21 nominees. Four former…
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The 5 former governors that made Buhari’s #MinisterialList
The ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari, has been officially announced by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The list was read out during plenary session on Tuesday, on the floor…
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Opinion: The graves are not yet full
Last week, Nigeria celebrated 55 years of her independence from the British and it was yet another a moment to lament our missed opportunities of economic progress. But were we…
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Army arrests Boko Haram financier with N1million (PHOTOS)
Nigerian troops of 112 Battalion and Special Forces in Mafa and Dikwa raided a Boko Haram camp at Bulungwa Naibe in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno on Monday. The…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: Of warriors and heroes past
The warrior is noble and strong. His resolve is firm and his commitment is total. His is to kill, to shed blood and to be killed. His is to die…
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Let the lobbying commence: Screening of Buhari’s ministers to begin next week
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has announced the 21 ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari. The names were on a list sent to him by the President on Wednesday, September 30. Saraki…
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The historic moment when Saraki read out the ministerial list (WATCH)
For over 4 months, the nation waited with frenetic anticipation for the ministerial list of President Muhammadu Buhari. So forgive us if we think this was an historic moment. Watch videos…
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These are Buhari’s 21 ministerial nominees, as announced by the Senate
The ministerial list of President Muhammadu Buhari, has been read out to the Senate by Bukola Saraki. The list of the 21 nominees was sent to the Senate last week Wednesday,…
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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