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EPL Roundup: Man. City makes it 5/5 | Arsenal looking formidable with away victory
Manchester City got its 5th win since the beginning of the league after defeating Bournemouth 4-0. Kevin De Bruyne's free kick under the wall in the 15th minute open a…
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Why we are caring for Boko Haram fighters’ wives, children- Shettima
Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has explained why the state government is providing for wives and children of Boko Haram fighters who were recently rescued by the Nigerian Army. The…
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Atiku, Adeosun, others optimistic ‘recession will soon be over’
Since the official declaration of the economic recession in Nigeria, divergent views have been aired about how to combat the challenges and possible ways out of the situation. While economic…
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Another militant kingpin arrested by troops in Calabar
The Nigerian Army said it has arrested a militant kingpin, Victory Benjamin known as G3 and Abuja Daddy as well as 3 others in a coordinated operation. According to a…
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[The Presidential Blog]: How To Get Away With Plagiarism
“If anything goes wrong, I will take responsibility, and I will fix it. That is what it means to lead”. This is my premise. It is where I start this…
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The top 10 stories that made headlines this week
Top ten stories that made headline this week President Buhari accused of plagiarism Parts of a speech delivered by President Muhammadu Buhari during the inauguration of the ‘Change begins with…
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Why our students had the best NECO results – Ekiti govt
Ekiti State Government has said its students got the best results in the 2016 June/July National Examination Council (NECO) due to some radical measures taken by the government. Ekiti State was…
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PODCAST: ‘Did Mama Peace open a GoFundMe account to get $15million?’ + more on The Slab with Isime
Chuks, Tolu, and Emeka join The Slab with Isime to talk about Patience Jonathan's $15 million and her issue with the EFCC; improved power supply across Nigeria; and the Change…
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#NationalYouthSummit: The Passion and The Burden
"Half of the world’s population is under 25 years old. Therefore, young people are not just the beneficiaries of the 2030 Agenda, but rather, they hold the key to its…
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Army destroys 91 illegal refineries, kill 23 militants in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said it has destroyed 91 illegal refineries operated by suspected militants during its operations in the Niger Delta. This was revealed by the General Officer Commanding (GOC),…
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UN says 2 million Nigerians are trapped in Boko Haram controlled areas
The United Nations has said about 2 million Nigerians are currently trapped in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria due to insurgency by terrorist group, Boko Haram. UNICEF’s Chief of Nutrition…
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Sean Tizzle walks out of TV interview? Here are 4 things we learned from that episode
Nigerian music act, Sean Tizzle has joined bad gang. He was seen walking out of a video interview with TheNETng this Friday, after the interviewer raised questions about the artiste's…
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4,285 megawatts; 0.5 per cent… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
4,285 megawatts – The amount electricity companies currently generate according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). $15 million – The amount of money belonging to former First Lady Patience…
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The Media Blog: No, we’re not even joking. Adesuwa Onyenokwe is interviewing Bobrisky today
We can't help you if you are in the media and you don't know Adesuwa Onyenokwe. Icon of the talk show format, with One on One and Today's Woman, she…
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Our operations in Niger Delta have been successful – Naval Chief
Recent operations by the Nigerian Navy in the Niger Delta region has been successful, Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas said on Saturday. Ibok who was represented by Rear Adm. Adeniyi…
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BREAKING: Gunmen kidnap 9 landlords in Lagos community
Unknown gunmen on Saturday abducted nine landlords at Isheri, a cborder community between Lagos and Ogun States. According to The Nation, the landlords were kidnapped during a routine exercise beside Lekki…
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Buhari leaves for 71st UN General Assembly in New York (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday departed Abuja for the 71st United Nations General Assembly starting on Monday in New York. Buhari will be meeting with U.S President, Barack Obama on…
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Let’s kick out ‘corrupt’ Dogara, others | Jibrin writes 360 House members
Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin has written to the 360 members of the House over the budget padding allegations just few days to…
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Buhari orders promotion of arms probe committee members
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered that military members of the Committee on Audit of Defense Equipment Procurement (CADEP) be "specially" promoted, Premium Times reports. According to the online news medium, a…
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Korede Bello’s Oct. 1 Zurich show cancelled | Here’s why
Mavin Records artiste, Korede Bello will no longer perform in Zurich on October 1 as his management could not reach an agreement with show organizer, DJ Jolly of Jolly Entertainment. The…
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Niger, Chad troops kill 38 Boko Haram fighters
An official on Friday said troops of Niger and Chad military have killed 38 Boko Haram fighters during military search operations in the Diffa region of southeast Niger this week. Niger…
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FIFA quits partnership with Ballon d’Or award
One of football's most prestigious individual awards, the Ballon d'Or will not be hosted by FIFA anymore as French publication, France Football has parted ways with the football governing body. A…
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Dele Momodu: No, Nigeria can’t be broke
Fellow Nigerians, the biggest story everywhere at this moment is that Nigeria is broke, as poor as a church rat. The frustration of our citizens is boldly written on many…
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How Blackface introduced me to Plantashun Boiz – Faze
Singer, Faze has revealed that he wouldn't have excelled in his music career if former label mate, Blackface had not believed in him. In an interview published on Punch on…
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Police ban public demonstration, jubilation as court delivers judgement on Kogi election appeals
The Kogi State Police Command has banned public jubilation and demonstration in the state as the Supreme Court will deliver its judgement on the state governorship election appeals. The Commissioner…
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WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM XIII: Fakhrriyyah’s visit
by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram.…
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Buhari to meet with Obama over economy, security
President Muhammadu Buhari will meet with U.S. President Barack Obama in New York on Tuesday to discuss security and economic changes, the White House said Friday. The meeting will be on…
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More power supply for Nigerians as generation hits 4,285 megawatts
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Friday said power generation in the country has increased from 3,810 megawatts recorded on September 8 to 4,285.90 megawatts. TCN revealed that power generation…
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“My first assignment is as ‘Mom in Chief’ which is a responsibility to my home, then my job and everything else” | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Regina Askia-Williams, Healthcare Activist
Regina Askia-Williams needs little introduction. The former Nollywood actress and beauty queen talks to Leading Ladies Africa about her rebranding and her vision to make a huge impact in the…
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Akin Osuntokun: As politics goes, so does the economy
If I were addressing myself to the exclusive audience of a social science class seminar, the topic above would be more appropriately entitled the political economy of Nigeria-under which specialisation,…
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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
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