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These are the banks barred by CBN from forex transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria has released an updated list of 9 banks who failed to remit $21.2billion meant for the NNPC into the Treasury Single Account. According to the…
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Reply Fayose’s suit in 7 days, court orders EFCC, ICPC
Following a motion filed to stop the probe into finances of Governor Ayodele Fayose’s administration, an High Court in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt…
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Attorney-General wants Sheriff arrested over connection with Boko Haram
Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Borno state, Kaka Shehu Lawan on Tuesday called for the arrest and prosecution of former governor, Ali Modu Sheriff in connection with dreaded terrorist group,…
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Borno governor gives timeline for IDPs to return home
All Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) will return home latest May 29 next year, Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima said on Tuesday. Shettima said this while speaking to State House Correspondents…
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Where is Kelly Hansome, the ‘Maga don pay’ artiste?
"Maga don pay shout hallelujah, Mugu don pay shout hallelujah" If you are a Nigerian reading this post and you don't know the lyrics above, then we would like to…
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JTF kills 2 suspected members of Niger Delta Avengers in Bayelsa
The Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe said it has killed two members of the Niger Delta Avengers and arrested three others on Monday over the killing of four soldiers…
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‘Porridge mom’
by Eromo Egbejule Before 2014, Lydia John, then a 32-year old mother of six would fry yams, potatoes and akara, then sell to the people of Gwoza in Borno state…
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25 years of the Internet in photos – look how far we’ve come
by Roqeebah Olaoniye Today, August 23, 2016 marks 25 years since the world was granted unhindered access to almost everything we seek. Essentially, on this day 25 years ago, the…
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My promise on Boko Haram will be fulfilled – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said he has not forgotten his promises to Nigerian as regards security and the Boko Haram terrorist group, vowing to fulfill them. Buhari who was…
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Police recruitment: Applicants will take lie detector test
The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday said it has made compulsory a lie detector test for all successful candidates in its ongoing recruitment exercise. This was revealed by the Force…
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Opinion: The wobbling giant called Nigeria
by Aduratomi Bolade For some curious reason, we have become used to low or at best average performance. Nigeria has become a synonym for mediocrity. Whether in governance, education or sports.…
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The Nigerian army has been lying to us over and over, and they are back with more
The Nigerian Army has been working tirelessly to put an end to the menace that is Boko Haram and its activities. Kudos to these brave fighters as they were able…
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MTV MAMAs is back, and it’s (expectedly) not coming to Nigeria
by Isime Esene For three years in a row, the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs), arguably Africa's biggest award show has moved to Johannesburg, South Africa, and one can't help…
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Just In: Kaduna state lawmaker kidnapped
A lawmaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Ismail was abducted on Tuesday, SaharaReporters reports. According to online platform, the lawmaker was reportedly kidnapped from his house around…
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The landlord of Maiduguri
by Eromo Egbejule “At the peak of the insurgency crisis in 2013 and 2014, we had so much business coming in that we had no time to eat”, says Usman…
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We will go on with the re-screening of 2,000 dismissed recruits – Immigration Service
Unperturbed by their continued protests, the Nigeria Immigration Service on Tuesday said it would still go ahead with the re-screening of 2,000 dismissed officers in 2015. The Service spokesperson, Ekpedeme…
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We will only embrace Niger Delta Avengers on one condition… – MEND
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has said it won’t be part of any negotiations with the Federal Government if the Niger Delta Avengers team led…
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A tale of 2 dogs; ‘Buhari’ and the Mayor of Cormorant
by Tolu'lope Omoyeni Somewhere in the United States, in a small Minnesota town called Cormorant, a dog was reelected into the office of Mayor of Cormorant. Wowzers! 9 year old,…
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Religious tolerance: John Kerry throws in some good words for the Sultan of Sokoto
The U.S. Secretary of State on Tuesday praised the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar for promoting religious tolerance in the country. Kerry who is currently on a two-day visit…
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Majek Fashek is back, features 2baba on ‘No more sorrow’ (LISTEN)
Legendary raggae artiste, Majek Fashek has dropped a single titled 'No more sorrow' featuring 2Baba. The song is a re-worked version of his hit single, 'holy spirit' in the 90s…
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Jason Njoku: What Andrew taught me about the future of our ecosystem
Mrs Njoku was fast asleep, no noise from the kids, the world was at peace. I finally had time to wade through hundreds of unread Spark emails. I happened across…
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Fr. Mbaka tells us what would have happened if Jonathan continued (WATCH)
Founder of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu-Nigeria, AMEN, Reverend Fr. Ejike Mbaka, in a recent message preached in his church said if Nigerians had allowed the Jonathan administration to continue, Nigeria…
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#WhitePeopleProblems: Dog set to begin third-term in office as Mayor of US town
Humans may be higher animals but humans in a town in America believed they should governed by a lower one. This mysterious metropolis is called Cormorant, a tiny Western Minnesota…
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Femi Aribisala: How Apostle Paul created the fake mystery of the gospel
Jesus does not have two contradictory gospels; one for Jews and another for Gentiles. The gospel Paul preached is different from that of Jesus. Paul’s gospel is about “the grace…
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Blasphemy: Pres. Buhari reacts to killing of 8 people in Zamfara
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the killing of 8 persons in Zamfara State over blasphemy of islam. The victim who was a student of Abdu Gusau Polytechnic was alleged to…
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Boko Haram leader, Shekau ‘fatally wounded’ in air strike – Army
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it has killed some leaders of Boko Haram terrorists group and also wounded its leader, 'Abubakar Shekau' during an airstrike. In a statement signed…
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‘Cultists’ attack community in Imo, kill 9 people
Suspected cult members who attacked Assa community in the Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, have reportedly killed about nine people. According to Punch, the victims were killed in…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
Here are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Man who named dog ‘Buhari’ remanded in prison A magistrate court in Ogun state has remanded Joachim Iroko, the man…
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Entertainment Roundup: Don Jazzy gives Jidenna a new name | Nigerian star features Chris Brown and Kid Ink on remix of hit single | More stories
Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Ayo Jay features Chris Brown and…
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‘We don’t recognize him…’ | New militant group rejects Edwin Clark-led negotiation team
The Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate on Monday rejected the Chief Edwin Clark-led negotiation team leading a dialogue with the Federal Government on behalf of militant groups in the Niger…
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The September Standard
- 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
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
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
- 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
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
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