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#DeadlineDay: David Luiz is back to Chelsea!
David Luiz, versatile defender, is back to his former club, Chelsea FC two years after leaving the London side. Chelsea has completed his signing from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of…
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Gov. Wike suspends 4 commissioners, HoS for 3 months
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Wednesday suspended four commissioners for three months. This was announced in a statement released by Special Assistant to the Governor on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu.…
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Prodigious kid shines at Episode 2 of Etisalat sponsored Kids Say the Darndest Things
Nigerian television viewers were in for an exciting time last weekend as they watched with bated breath for Episode 2 of the Etisalat sponsored Kids Say The Darndest Things to…
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5 suspected criminals arrested by ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said its Operation Crocodile Smile troops have arrested five suspects during its ongoing field exercise in Delta State. The Army Spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman said…
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Victims of Zamfara blasphemy killings are ‘suspects’ – Police
The Zamfara State Police Command on Wednesday said its investigation has shown that the 8 persons who were killed during the blasphemy killings were part of the suspects. In a…
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Buhari is completely destroying Nigeria – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday said President Muhammadu Buhari is "completely destroying the country." In a statement released by its Director on New Media, Deji Adeyanju, the party quoted…
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The late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today 1. Boko Haram is ready for peace talks - Aisha Wakil Aisha Wakil, the female lawyer declared wanted by…
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Know young people making an impact? Nominate them for the OYA awards 2016
Organizers of The Outstanding Young Achievers (OYA) awards have released the portal for nominations into various categories of the awards events set to hold in November, 2016. The OYA awards,…
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Niger Delta militants are confused, disorganised – NNPC
The Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Mohammed Garba-Deen on Wednesday said militants in the Niger Delta region are confused, stating that the agitators have…
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Fayose to Buhari: Nigerians are hungry
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose on Wednesday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to listen to alternative opinion from experts on how to reposition the nation's economy. In a statement released by…
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‘Unemployment rate in Nigeria will continue to rise’ – NLC
The Nigerian Labour Congress on Wednesday said there are indications that unemployment rate will increase owing to the current economic situation in the country. This was revealed by the General…
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Nana Otedola, Adekunle Gold and more attend Falana Uncover’d (PHOTOS)
Falana hosted her third show from the Falana Uncover'd pop-up concert series at Alara, Lagos. Since June, Falana has thrilled audiences across several locations in Lagos. Reni Folawiyo, Nana Otedola Adekunle…
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Just In: Brazil impeaches first female President
After months of political tussle, President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil has finally been impeached by the Brazilian senate thus bringing to an end 13 years that her left-wing Workers' Party has…
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We don’t agree with this CNN story on Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria
There was a recent feud on Twitter over the use of the description, 'Sub-Saharan Africa' by Cable News Network (CNN). Some persons did not see anything wrong with the…
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#Deadlineday: Chelsea signs Marcos Alonso from Florentina
English side, Chelsea FC has officially completed the signing of Fiorentina's Marcos Alonso for an undisclosed fee on the last day of the transfer window. The left-back will now make a…
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The Thread: Nigerian actors as Game of Thrones characters
A certain netizen's imagination of Nigerian actors and actresses as Game of Thrones characters is just brilliant. We know some Nollywood producers are currently scripting a movie based on this…
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23 years after, Oliver Kahn reminds Okocha of sensational goal against him (WATCH)
Former Germany keeper Oliver Kahn is yet to forget the humiliation he suffered in the hands of Nigerian legend, Jay-Jay Okocha in 1993 during a Bundesliga match. Oliver Kahn who…
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Ondo Guber: Jimoh Ibrahim’s emergence as candidate… illegal – Markarfi-led faction
The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State on Wednesday said the emergence of Jimoh Ibrahim as the party's candidate in the forthcoming election was illegal. The…
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Transfer: Sevilla sign Nasri on season long loan from Man City
Sevilla FC have completed the signing of Samir Nasri on a season long loan from Manchester City. The forward will be with the Europa League champions until June 30, 2017…
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Nigerian netizens welcome Zuckerberg in their own special way
by Ezinne Ajoku Mark Zuckerberg’s momentous visit to Nigeria has not gone unnoticed. How could it? From the way he slid into the country with superb thief-in-the-night moves to his…
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Zuckerberg says Facebook will embrace more Nigerian languages
The Founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, who is currently in Nigeria has pledged to include more Nigerian languages on the platform. He said this on Wednesday, during a meeting with software…
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55-year-old man abducts, rapes teenager
An Ikeja Chief Magistrate's Court on Wednesday granted a N100,000 bail to a 55-year-old man, Yekini Ogunjobi, who allegedly abducted a teenage girl for several days and assaulted her sexually. The…
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Gov. Dickson ‘orders arrest’ of opposition loyalist over Facebook comments
Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson on Wednesday allegedly ordered the arrest of a loyalist of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jonah Okah over criticism against him. According to SaharaReporters, Okah had…
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Just In: CBN reinstates banks suspended from forex trade
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday reinstated nine banks that were recently suspended from the foreign exchange market over non-remittance of oil money. The apex bank's Director of Banking…
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These are the type of Nigerians we want in APC – Oyegun
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun, on Wednesday said the party will welcome Nigerians interested in the development of the country. He said this…
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A timeline: The downfall of Aero has been 16 years coming
As I now read news of Aero contractors suspending all its services from the first day of September (that’s tomorrow), I cannot help but sigh. Partially in relief for this…
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State employees to get huge chunk of FCT budget
The presidency has said President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the 2016 Federal Capital Territory Appropriation Act. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly matters (Senate), Senator Ita…
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Buhari presides over FEC meeting (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting. The meeting which is a gathering of the executive members of the economy is expected to discuss…
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Opinion: Top 5 next rated badass music producers you should not ignore
By Ini Arthur Hey, are you currently rocking to Tekno’s Pana, do you go down low when Reekado Banks’ Standard is slammed at the club? These dope beats are not…
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Seasoned professionals come to Ibadan to share impeccable ideas at Home Advantage [Evolve]
Home Advantage is an international standard leadership conference created in 2015 to catalyze a shift in the mindset of young Nigerians, Africans and the world at large to get them…
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The September Standard
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- 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
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
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- 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
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