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Day: 10 November 2016
The Thread: America is just a fallible country full of regular f__king human beings
This is a sad and provoking read. On the heels of Donald Trump's presidential victory, this tweep, @absurdistwords, is expressing his thoughts about what America has become, and what it…
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Allegations against Amaechi sponsored by opposition – Sagay
Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay has said allegations by some judges against Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi was sponsored by the opposition. Sagay was…
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Octagon Session: Can our fashion industry become the next Nollywood?
The Octagon: Welcome to The Octagon. We appreciate you taking time out to Join this Chat Session which will end in 1 Hour. We have two moderators in the room…
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Why Nigeria is cutting down on food importation – Osinbajo
Foreign exchange constraints and the availability of arable land in Nigeria makes the case for improved local agricultural production in Nigeria an imperative, rather than continued importation with its significant…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. Trump visits Obama at the White House US President elect, Donald Trump on Thursday had a meeting with outgoing President,…
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#TBT: So a certain Aramide “dusted” Yemi Alade and Tiwa Savage at AFRIMA
It's been four days since the gathering of all the names that matter on the music scene in Nigeria and most parts of Africa, at the Eko Convention Centre in…
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“Everybody is sad when their side loses an election” | 10 quotes from President Barack Obama’s speech yesterday
Few hours after Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton delivered her powerful and memorable concession speech yesterday, President Barack Obama addressed the country on the outcome of the election and how…
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I’ll love to work with Obama in the future – Trump (WATCH)
Donald Trump, US President-elect on Thursday met outgoing President Barack Obama in the oval office to discuss the transition process. Trump while speaking to newsmen after their meeting said he…
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Nigerian to be executed in Singapore for drug trafficking
The execution of a Nigerian national, Chijioke Obioha for possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking on December 30, 2008 has been announced as November 18. Obioha was arrested…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: The message from Donald Trump
by Olusegun Adeniyi It is sad, if not tragic, both for President Barack Obama and the United States, that what ordinarily should be the most enduring legacy of the last eight…
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Help the govt identify corrupt judges – ex-CJN tells Nigerians
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mahmud Mohammed on Thursday urged Nigerians to assist the government identify corrupt individuals in the judiciary. Mohammed spoke with State House correspondents shortly after President…
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Trump visits Obama at the White House
US President elect, Donald Trump on Thursday had a meeting with outgoing President, Barack Obama at the Oval office. Obama had invited Trump to the White House for discussions on…
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N3bn worth of food consumed in Lagos daily – Ambode
Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has said Lagos residents spend N3 billion daily on food. Ambode said this at the opening of a two-day Lagos Food Security Summit and Exhibition…
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Farooq Kperogi: Is our standard of English actually falling or is that just a myth?
by Frooq Kperogi There is an enduring chronocentric arrogance in our assessment of notions of quality all over the world. (Chronocentrism is the false, narcissistic belief that one’s or another…
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Ondo PDP crisis: Appeal Court grants Jegede’s application
An Appeal Court panel sitting on the Ondo Peoples Democratic Party’s Governorship candidate tussle has granted an application by Eyitayo Jegede to appeal the Justice Okon Abang’s judgement. Justice Okon Abang had…
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Pius Adesanmi: Unthinkable | Becoming Canadian, dumping America
by Pius Adesanmi (People think it is easy for Wole Soyinka to return Uncle Sam's green card to him. Think again. Uncle Sam does not believe that any Third World…
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‘Soyinka risks going to jail if he destroys the Green Card’
Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka risks going to jail if he destroys his American Green Card as promised, a legal luminary, Kayode Ajulo has cautioned. Soyinka had said he would destroy his…
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El-Rufai visits late Lt. Col Abu Ali’s family
Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai on Thursday visited the family of late Lt. Col. Muhammad Abu Ali at the Millennium City, Kaduna. Late Abu Ali and six other soldiers…
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Who says men don’t cry?
by Aniefiok Udoabasi It is a lie to say men don't cry. It is a lie told to boys again and again so they grow up becoming men who doubt…
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FG sets up committee to end pipeline bombings in Niger Delta
The Federal Government has set up a committee to negotiate with Niger Delta stakeholders in a bid to stop bombing of pipelines and the proliferation of small arms and light weapons.…
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Constitutional review needed to reduce S’Court appeals – ex-CJN
The former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mahmud Mohammed said a constitutional amendment is needed to reduce the amount of appeals to the Supreme Court. He said this on Thursday in his speech…
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Senate rejects FIRS budget again over loopholes
The Senate on Thursday rejected the report of its Finance Committee on the 2016 budget of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The Senate had on July rejected the report. Senate…
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The Thread: Does Barack Obama wish he could eat his words about Donald Trump?
At the White House Correspondents Correspondents Dinner in 2011, Seth Meyers and President Barack Obama took a stab at Donald Trump's presidential ambitions. Seth Meyers said, "Donald Trump has been…
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Unknown gunmen kidnap soldier in Cross River
Unknown gunmen on Thursday kidnapped a soldier, Musa Lawal, attached to the 13th Brigade of the Nigerian Army while stepping out of a bank along Calabar Road, Cross River State. It…
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The Media Blog: Maybe we should be thanking HiTV
Has there been any day where you were on Twitter between the hours of 7:30 and 8:30 pm, and didn't come across a hashtag for one of the Africa Magic's daily programs?…
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Unbelievable pictures from protest following Donald Trump’s victory at the #USElections
Following the victory of Republican candidate, Donald Trump at the US Presidential elections, hundreds of protesters have flooded the streets to condemn the results. Police say the group started peacefully,…
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BREAKING: Pres. Buhari swears in acting Chief Justice of Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in a new acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, following the retirement of former CJN, Mahmud Mohammed. Buhari swore in Walter Onnoghen on Thursday at the council chamber…
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BREAKING: Buhari, Tinubu absent at Ondo APC rally
President Muhammadu Buhari who was expected to flag-off the campaign of Rotimi Akeredolu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress at the forthcoming Ondo governorship election on Thursday was absent…
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The Media Blog: Are you here for a Toke Makinwa memoir?
Maybe we should ask ourselves that question first. Are we here for a Toke Makinwa memoir? We aren't quite sure what the answer is. Or if there is even an…
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Opinion: Igniting dreams the Trump way
by Ekow Mensah I have been meaning not to comment on the US Elections and Donald Trump's Victory but I honestly think that though it didn't go in favour of…
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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