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Exclusive! Bonang Matheba on her style, beauty tricks and African fashion
Bonang Matheba is that girl from the block who just loves to have fun. The best part is she is doing just that and winning as well. The style star…
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My involvement with Sambo Dasuki and the arms deal scandal – Okonjo-Iweala
Former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says she cannot be held accountable for the misappropriation of the funds released for the procurement of arms for the nation's armed forces. Former National…
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‘We’re not interested in an Igbo President in 2019’ – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has declared that their only agenda is the release of Nnamdi Kanu and the actualization of Biafra. The pro-Biafra group said it's not interested…
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‘In 2016, the return of IDPs to their homes will start in earnest’ – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that people displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency will begin to return to their homes in 2016. The President said on Monday in Abuja that…
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Wizkid’s Ojuelegba ranked 12th biggest song of 2015 by US magazine, The Fader
Wizkid may have silenced some critics after his hit song Ojuelegba was ranked 12th best song in the world in the last calendar year, by New York based magazine, The Fader. The…
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Saraki gives marching orders to Senators at inauguration of TSA hearing (Full Text)
A keynote address by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the inauguration of the public hearing on the 'abuse and mismanagement of Treasury Single Account Regime', by the Senate Joint…
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British High Commission hosts winners of The Future Awards Africa 2015
The British High Commission in Nigeria hosted winners and nominees of The Future Awards Africa 2015 to a reception at his residence on Monday 7 December, 2015. The reception which…
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Siasia’s Dream Team VI qualify for AFCON final, Rio Olympic games
Nigeria’s U-23 team, the Dream Team VI, has qualified for the 2016 Olympics Games, holding in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. The U-23 team coached by Samson Siasia, earned the qualification…
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Kogi governor-elect, Yahaya Bello receives certificate of return from INEC (PHOTOS)
Kogi state governor-elect, Yahaya Bello has received his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Bello, candidate of the All Progressives Congress defeated incumbent governor, Idris Wada…
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‘Newly discovered sexually transmitted disease is more common in black people’
A new sexually transmitted disease called mycoplasma genitalium has been confirmed to exist by scientists in the United Kingdom. The STD which was first discovered over 20 years ago, is…
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Bringing back the 90’s at MTN Corporate Elite Night 2015
The 9th edition of Corporate Elite 2015 was a show to remind people across board of why the 90’s was the era of love songs. It was held at Eko…
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Cookie Lyon roars atop Time Magazine’s 16 most influential fictional characters list
An obvious choice if we must say. Empire's 'no-nonsense' female lead character, Cookie Lyon played by Hollywood star, Taraji P. Henson has been crowned as the most influential fictional character…
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Opinion: The suspension of Great Ife students’ union and other pertinent matters
It usually surprise many people that, on their arrival at the Obafemi Awolowo University Campus, one of the first structures out of all the beautiful buildings on the campus, one come…
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$2bn arms scandal: 7 photos from the arraignment of Raymond Dokpesi
Chairman-Emeritus of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi, was earlier today, arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Dokpesi, alongside his company, Daar Investment and Holdings…
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Angela Merkel named Time Magazine’s 2015 Person of the Year
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been announced as TIME magazine’s Person of the Year for 2015. It’s been 29 years since a woman has been awarded this title, the last being Philippines president Corazon Aquino in 1986. The…
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Chuma Nwagbogu: My mother’s slap and how I learned to drive
The more I reflect on the lessons my parents taught me, the more stories I remember. The more stories I remember, the clearer their actions become. The clearer their actions…
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Opinion: N5, 000 Social Welfare tokenism is a waste and damage to Nigeria’s reputation
The proposed plan of Federal Government of Nigeria led by President Muhammadu Buhari to commence payment of N5, 000 Social welfare to about 25 million Nigerians is a plan one…
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Dokpesi arraigned for money laundering, remanded in EFCC custody
Chairman-Emeritus of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Dokpesi, alongside his company, Daar Investment and Holdings…
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Prostitutes no longer welcome on the ‘streets of Akwa Ibom’
Commercial sex workers have been asked to leave the streets of Uyo. The Akwa Ibom State government through the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Glory Edet, gave this directive in Uyo…
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Bayelsa APC members protest cancellation of election result (PHOTOS)
Members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Yenagoa are protesting against the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the results of Southern Ijaw LGA in the state…
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‘Excuse is no longer in the dictionary’ – Buhari’s photographer, Bayo Omoboriowo
The inspiring story of Bayo Omoboriowo, the official photographer of President Muhammadu Buhari, has been told countless times. The rise of the 28-year-old Mushin bred photographer from impoverished circumstances to the…
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Patient Sunday Oliseh lashes out at Nigerians for their impatience
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh is upset with Nigerians over their lack of patience in waiting for results to materialise in the national football team. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, in…
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Ezeife to Buhari: ‘Hand over Petroleum Minister portfolio to Ibe Kachikwu’
In reaction to the lingering fuel scarcity in the country, former governor of Anambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife called on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign as Petroleum Minister. Ezeife said that the…
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Adekoya Boladale: This Social Media deserves to be banned
“Hopefully, someday we will get tired of this attitude of voting people out and start focusing on voting people in” –Ayodele Sogunro One of the identified problems militating against our…
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Ara seeks to enlist 2,000 bone marrow volunteers in Lagos
Ara, a volunteer initiative to combat blood cancers and sickle cell anemia in Africa, in collaboration with the Bone Marrow Registry in (DKMS); is launching a program to recruit the…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Nnamdi Kanu seeks bail | Boko Haram sponsors can’t escape | Saraki absolves self from stolen N310 million | More stories
Why Bayelsa election killings must be probed. Premium Times Saraki says he's not the owner of N310 million stolen by DSS agents. This Day World Bank advises Buhari to remove oil…
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The YNaija Interview: ‘I’m obsessed with Nigerian men’ | Bonang Matheba on relationship, career and D’banj
Having earned a reputation as one of the biggest television and radio personalities in South Africa, the ambitious Bonang Matheba, like every other human, is insatiable and wants more. Bonang,…
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#RelationshipGoals: The animated Dakolos
Being an R & B/soul singer is one thing. Being a lover boy in real life is another. You don’t need to be to…
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Oladoyin Taiwo: A journey of hope and overcoming challenges (30 Days of Gratitude)
The bible in Ps 103 says;...Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits... I remember, this time last year on a cold evening downtown Chicago, I…
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Why Federal Government cannot release Nnamdi Kanu yet
The Federal Government, has revealed to a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, the reason behind its reluctance to release the detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu.…
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- 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