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INEC postpones election in Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa
The governorship election in some places in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa state, has been pushed forward due to late commencement of the voting exercise. Consequently, INEC has rescheduled election…
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#BayelsaDecides: PDP takes early lead
In the gubernatorial elections held today in Bayelsa state, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is maintaining a comfortable lead, as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials declared the results in…
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Opinion: The proposed social media bill is attempted murder on the rights of Nigerians
This era is indeed a very special one. And this is because the world is more connected now than at any time in the past courtesy of social media. It…
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Buhari approves promotion of 907 FRSC officers
The promotion of 907 Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) officers between the ranks of Deputy Corps Commander and Deputy Route Commander has been approved by the Presidency. The statement to this…
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Kim Kardashian-West gives birth to baby boy
Kim Kardashian-West has given birth to her second child- a boy. Kim and husband, Kanye West welcomed the baby boy in the early hours Saturday (American time) in Los Angeles. To announce…
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In Kogi, APC chieftain goes door to door, begging voters to ‘come and vote’
As voting commenced in 91 local governments in Kogi state, registered voters have refused to come out and vote en masse. Low turn out of voters has been reported in…
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APC leads in Kogi supplementary election – See first results
The Kogi supplementary election is taking place in 91 polling units and the results of some of them have started trickling in. Yahaya Bello of the All Progressives Congress, is squaring off…
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Voters, electoral officers flee as thugs invade polling units in Kogi
Thugs have disrupted voting at Eti Aja 2 polling unit in Dekina Local government area of Kogi. Yahaya Bello of the All Progressives Congress, is challenging incumbent governor, Idris Wada, the candidate…
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Umar Sa’ad Hassan: Dasuki and company must pay for looting Nigeria dry
Sometimes I feel the pathetic state we are in today would have deteriorated to most of the country surviving on food aid from good samaritans if Goodluck Jonathan had lasted…
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#BayelsaDecides: Governor Dickson says APC is responsible for election violence
Seriake Dickson, governor of Bayelsa has declared his discontentment at the malfunctioning of the card reader machines as the plot of the Bayelsa elections deepens. He also blamed the violence that…
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Natures Gentle Touch supports 10th edition of The Future Awards Africa
Recare Limited, Makers of Natures Gentle Touch Natures Gentle Touch, is supporting the 2015 Future Awards Africa. The Marketing Manager, Recare Limited, Mr. Kunmi Balogun hinted that the company would…
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#BayelsaDecides: ‘APC thugs escorted around by soldiers’ – PDP
The opposition, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that Nigerian soldiers were seen escorting political thugs that are sponsored by the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP claims that…
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I’m quite worried about permanent voter cards – Goodluck Jonathan
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission and the Federal Government to review the card reader technology. Jonathan, wife, Patience Jonathan and his mother fell…
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#BayelsaDecides: Dickson, wife and mother suffer card reader malfunction
Bayelsa state governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Seriake Dickson fell victim to card reader malfunction as his thumbprint could not be read at the ongoing governorship election. Dickson, his…
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‘I had no transaction with Dasuki’ | Dopkesi opens up on his dealings with Jonathan’s government
Chairman of DAAR Communications, Raymond Dokpesi has denied any involvement in the arms transaction investigation of officials of the former administration and the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Dokpesi…
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Boko Haram sleeper agents arrested in various parts of Abuja
The Department of State Services, has disclosed that terrorist sect, Boko Haram is operating series of sleeper cells in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The security agency said on Saturday, that…
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#BayelsaDecides: INEC officials held hostage in Dickson’s local government
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that some of its officials deployed to distribute electoral materials at Sagbama local government area of Bayelsa State are being held hostage. Incumbent Governor, Seriake…
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The moment when Jonathan’s family finally got accredited (PHOTOS)
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, wife, Patience Jonathan and his mother suffered card reader malfunctions while trying to get accredited today at the Bayelsa governorship election. The family had to return…
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#BayelsaDecides: Goodluck Jonathan, wife and mother fall victim to card reader hitches
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan's thumbprint could not be read by the card reader at the ongoing Bayelsa state governorship election. The card reader introduced in the last general election by…
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Jude Ndukwe: The $2bn loot movie has two plots- Jonathan’s humiliation and Dasuki’s death
Since the issue of the alleged $2bn loot recovery spree by the Buhari-led administration came to the fore, Nigerians have been grossly entertained by the principal actors in the macabre…
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Etcetera critiques Asa, Naeto C and Korede Bello in new article
The weekly critic of everything and everyone but himself is back and his victims this time around are quite unexpected. Etcetera in his new article criticised Asa, for featuring on songs with Naeto…
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Adaeze Yobo calls John Fashanu a ‘British scammer tout’
Former MBGN, Adaeze Yobo, had a mother-daughter moment on Instagram on Friday night, and in the process, shaded the hell out of her ex stepfather, former soccer player, John Fashanu. The beauty…
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Music Meets Runway celebrates Nigerian top models in official campaign photos
The official campaign image for this year’s Music Meets Runway event has been released and it features N…
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#BayelsaDecides: Shooting reported at Oporoma
Heavy shooting has been reported at Oporoma headquarters of Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa state Residents have been forced to stay indoors in this area, ahead of accreditation…
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Court rejects bail application for Dokpesi
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has denied the bail application of Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi, who is being held by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Dokpesi…
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‘There is no faction in MASSOB’ – Uwazuruike
Contrary to earlier indication that the leader of the Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Ralph Uwazuruike was expelled by a faction of the group, Uwazuruike has insisted…
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The emancipation of wonder woman, Omawumi (YNaija Long Read)
“My name is Omawumi” Anyone who has ever listened to the music of Nigerian songstress Omawumi should be familiar with those 4 words. Making a splash at the commencement of…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Lai Mohammed defends Buhari’s travels | Kogi, Bayelsa polls holds today | Alaibe is owned by APC | More stories
Diverted $2 billion arms deal was approved by the CBN. YNaija Alaibe pledges allegiance to APC. Leadership INEC okays Kogi supplementary elections. Nation Lai Mohammed says Buhari's travels are necessary.…
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Flavour, Tiwa Savage, Davido, others nominated for KORA Awards 2016
KORA All-Africa Music Awards, the African continent's first and premier award ceremony in the musical arts has announced the nominees in the 26 categories for her 2016 edition. The award ceremony…
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Ini Edo is finally happy and in love with herself – Here’s why
You may have noticed that Ini Edo has been sporting a new trim look of late, and she's been flaunting at every opportunity. Apparently the Nollywood actress has been undergoing some…
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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