Month: July 2016
Terrorists fleeing troops now disguise as civilians, MNJTF warns
The Multinational Joint Task Force Headquarters has raised the alarm that terrorists fleeing the ongoing onslaught by troops are now settling ...
Here is what Nigerian Twitter is saying about the finale of #TheVoiceNigeria
The final of #TheVoiceNigeria held tonight and Arese, a stage actress and an amazing singer came out on top as ...
2 more Nigerians killed in South Africa
Barely a week after a 35-year-old Nigerian businessman, Ikejiaku Chinedu was killed in the Limpopo province in South Africa by operatives ...
Budget-Padding Tracker: Dogara’s security details may be withdrawn
There are insinuations that the Federal Government may withdraw the security details attached to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, ...
Arese becomes first winner of #TheVoiceNigeria
Agharese Emokpae has won the debut season of #TheVoiceNigeria beating 47 other contestants on her wy to the title. Arese ...
Budget-Padding Tracker: DSS has no business investigating reps – Falana
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and civil rights activist, Femi Falana has said that the Depart of State Service ...
FG to start paying ex-militants from Monday
The Federal Government has agreed to start paying ex-militants on Monday in line with the amnesty programme. The Special Adviser ...
Dogara versus Jibrin | The winners and losers
The drama that in recent times engulfed the hallowed chambers of the House of Representatives is now starting to look ...
Prison Break: Kogi Governor Insists on FG Investigation
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has asked the Federal Government to set up a Commission of Inquiry to investigate ...
6 escaped prisoners recaptured
Six out of the 13 prisoners that escaped from the Koton-Karfe prison in Kogi state have been rearrested. The Comptroller-General ...
Boko Haram: Troops recover cache of arms, ammunitions in Gamboru
The Nigerian Army on Sunday, said it has recovered some sophisticated weaponry from Boko Haram terrorists during its raid at ...
‘Profligate fiscal policy, bad choices…’ | Fashola gives reason for recession
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Saturday, said that the present economic recession was caused by ...
National Theatre in total darkness over N9m power debt
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc (EKEDC) on Sunday said electricity supply to the National Arts Theatre in Lagos was ...
Reps demand justice for murdered Nigerian in South Africa
Following the murder of a Nigerian, Ikejiaku Chinedu in South Africa, the House of Representatives has asked South Africa’s President, ...
‘Sheriff is an agent of change’ in PDP
The factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff, on Saturday, said that the his faction of the ...
PDP chairmanship: I won’t step down for any candidate – Dokpesi
Following rumours that he had stepped down for Bode George in the race for the chairmanship position of the Peoples ...
Price of tomato crashes to N800 per basket
The price of tomato was at an all time high in May, with a basket of the red fruit selling ...
Budget-Padding Tracker: Jibrin releases pictures of Dogara’s ‘guest houses’ in Abuja
Former Chaiman of the House committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin has released pictures of what he called guest houses of ...
‘Visionless’ GEJ executed TSA, Abuja-Kaduna rail | Omokri blasts Osinbajo
Former Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on New Media, Reno Omokri, has blasted Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, for a ...
1 dead, 4 wounded in Texas shooting
A gunman shot into a crowded entertainment district of downtown Austin early Sunday morning leaving one woman dead and four ...
FG releases N150bn for women enterpreneurship
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Aisha Alhassan, on Sunday revealed that the Federal Government had released N150 ...
FG bans distribution of souvenirs at MDAs’ events
In a bid to ensure the efficient utilization of public funds, the Federal Government has banned the procurement and distribution ...
10 things to note from The Voice across the world
The final of The Voice Nigeria airs tonight where one out of the 48 contestants who entered the show will ...
Northern elites disagree over restructuring
A chieftain of the Arewa Consultative Forum, Mohammed Abdulrahman, on Saturday stated that northern elites, who are opposing the restructuring ...
Budget-Padding Tracker: SERAP demands Dogara, others to resign
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has written an open letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives ...
Eulogies for UBA’s outgoing GMD/CEO at book launch
It was rain of accolades for the outgoing Group Managing Director/CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Phillips Oduoza ...
The top 10 stories that made headlines this week
These are the top ten stories that made headlines this week 1. FIFA President visits Nigeria New FIFA President, Gianni ...
Facebook Messenger hits 1bn monthly users
Popular instant messaging app, Facebook Messenger now has 1 billion monthly users globally. The platform, which connects friends, families and loved ones ...
#TheVoiceNigeria: 40 things to know about the 8 finalists
It’s down to the wire tonight as 8 highly talented finalists battle to be the first ever winner of #TheVoiceNigeria. ...
FG’s dialogue with militants ‘will not work’ – Ijaw leaders
Ijaw leaders, on Saturday, called on the federal government to withdraw its troops from all occupied Ijaw land while decrying the destruction of oil ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
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