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Day: 21 October 2016
Cyber attack brings down Twitter, Spotify, other major sites
Major websites such as Twitter, Tumbrl, Spotify, The New York Times were down for some hours on Friday due to a major cyber attack. The pages were attacked on Friday…
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Nothing like dirty tub water to make a jacuzzi more appealing
We saw this photo the other day and thought - ah, another example of peculiar Nigerian "anyhowness". No other way to explain it than to ask, how can? How can…
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BREAKING: We won’t suspend arrested judges, NJC replies NBA
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has said it cannot suspend seven serving judges who were arrested by the DSS for alleged corruption without proper investigation. Abubakar Mahmoud, President Nigerian Bar…
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Falz the Bahd Guy, Olamide, Peter ‘Psquare’ Okoye, others to stump this December at ‘Merrybet Celebrity Fans Challenge’
Nigeria's biggest football party - Merrybet Celebrity FC is back this December with its 3rd edition and this time around, it will be bigger and a lot more exciting. In…
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Okonjo-Iweala appointed member of AIIB advisory panel
Former minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala has been appointed as a member of the advisory panel of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). This was announced in a statement by AIIB…
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Day 4: Countdown to Aisha Buhari’s apology #ThisWomanWantsHerToBeVicePresident
Update: you guessed right, none yet. But in weird twist of events, a woman named Gbemiga Olakunle has written an op-ed expressing her desire to see the wife of the…
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Tiwa Savage, Davido, Phyno, and more to perform at ‘3 Thrones’ concert on Sunday
Over the past few months, there have been an unending conversation across social media platforms. Hundreds of people can be seen expressing their zeal for the highly anticipated concert ‘3…
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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. BREAKING: EFCC re-arrests ex-minister Fani-Kayode The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday re-arrested former minister of aviation,…
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Yemi Kale re-appointed as Statistician General of the Federation
Dr. Yemi Kale, the former Statistician General of the Federation has been appointed for the same position by President Muhammadu Buhari. Kale had served from 2011 in his first tenure…
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[The Presidential blog]: Appointments left right and center
The President has been busy lately. Making nominations to different roles within MDAs. It's hard to tell whether this is a knee-jerk reaction to his wife's criticisms last week or…
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Chelsea sacked me, it was not mutual consent – Mourinho
Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho has said his former club, Chelsea FC sacked him, despite the club insisting he left by mutual consent. The club in a statement had said Mourinho…
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Kenya immigration arrests 25 Nigerians over expired visas
The Kenyan Immigration Department on Friday said it has arrested 25 Nigerians who continued to stay in the country after their visas expired. In a series of tweets, the agency…
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This is why Bauchi Governor has 12 social media aides
The dust has not exactly settled on the number of media aides the Presidency boasts, and Bauchi Governor, Mohammed Abubakar, has gone on to top that record by appointing 12…
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JTF foils kidnap attempt in Niger Delta
The Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta on Friday said it has foiled another kidnap attempt and freed a kidnap victim. This was revealed in a statement by Spokesman…
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Every sector will experience the fight against corruption – Osinbajo
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Friday said the Buhari-led administration will fight corruption in every sector of the country. Osinbajo spoke during the 2016 convocation ceremonies of the Afe Babalola University, Ado…
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Dasukigate: Ex-NSA’s trials to be heard in one court
The trials of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki on corruption charges before two High Courts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been streamlined. This followed the transfer of…
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Opinion: Obiano does not deserve this campaign of calumny?
by James Eze Recently, the social media suddenly caught flame with stories screaming about how the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano is a failure. In what looks like…
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Yemi Alade to host MAMA 2016 alongside Bonang Matheba, Nomzamo Mbatha
Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade has been announced as one of the hosts of the sixth edition of the MTV Africa Music Video Awards. The announcement on Friday, October 21, 2016 at a…
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IMF rating: Nigerian economy remains resilient despite recession – AGF
The Accountant-General of the Federation, Alhaji Idris Ahmed on Friday said the resilience of the Nigerian economy has been once again confirmed by the recent announcement by IMF that Nigeria has…
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Rapper Ycee signs deal with Sony Music
One of the waves of the moment, Ycee has signed a distribution deal with Sony Music Entertainment. Ycee becomes the third Nigerian artiste to sign a music deal with Sony…
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Budget padding: Jibrin sues House of Reps over suspension
Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin has filed a N1bn suit against the lower chamber. Jibrin filed the suit seeking N1bn as damage for…
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BREAKING: EFCC re-arrests ex-minister Fani-Kayode
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday re-arrested former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, Punch reports. It was learnt that Fani-Kayode was arrested at about 1:50pm in the…
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The Thread: This is how Jay Z and Kanye made up
We reported the rant by Kanye during his tour of Life of Pablo, where he said Jay Z, prevented him from participating in Drake's VIEWS album, which Forbes termed one…
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Kaduna to spend N2.55bn on CCTV, drones
The Kaduna Government has set aside over N2.55bn for the procurement of CCTV cameras and drones, to provide adequate security cover in the state in 2017. This is contained in…
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Why I went to Nigeria to meet the man who scammed me
by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani. When Maria Grette first discovered that the 58-year-old Danish man with whom she had fallen in love was actually a 24-year-old Nigerian "419" internet scammer, the…
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The Film Blog: Hope you know EbonyLife is bringing Cinderella to Nigeria?
While everyone is waiting (breathlessly, in our case, we are ashamed to admit) for The Wedding Party, we have been monitoring that other EbonyLife film project, Dere. From…
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The Film Blog: Which one is the Eko International Film Festival again?
This one just crept up on us, without announcement. Keepers of the Game, Code Girl, StartUp Generation and I'm Not Racist...Am I? Four documentaries that supposedly speak to all that…
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The Media Blog: Has Donald Trump finally launched Trump TV?
We saw it and we wondered too. Just before the last United Stated presidential debate began after midnight our time. Donald Trump launched an owned content platform - via Facebook…
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Trevor Noah pulls out of 2016 MAMA
South African comedian Trevor Noah has announced his inability to host the 2016 MTV Africa Music Award (MAMA). The Comedy Central host made the announcement earlier on Friday, explaining he…
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Omar Farouq: The youth in crisis [NEW VOICES]
by Omar Farouq I would never forget the day I left America to come back home to Nigeria. The 15th of August 2015 would forever be stuck in thoughts with…
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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