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Execution of Nigerian in Singapore regrettable – Abike Dabiri-Erewa
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, says the sentencing to death of a Nigerian in Singapore for drug related offences is heartbreaking. In…
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Boko Haram kill 4 in Monguno attack – Army
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said only four persons were killed by attacks on two villages by Boko Haram insurgents, Premium Times reports. Earlier reports had said 22 people were killed between Monday…
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Olamide drops new album Dec. 26
Indigenous rap artiste Olamide Adedeji will drop his sixth studio album on December 26, 2016. The album coincides with the third 'Olamide Live in Concert' tagged ‘Beast Mode III’, holding at the…
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Kaduna demolishes Shi’ite school (PHOTOS)
The bad blood between the Kaduna State Government and the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) got messier on Thursday. The government demolished a primary and secondary school owned by the Shiite…
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Rivers Police denies invading Government House
The Rivers Police Command on Thursday denied invading the Rivers Government House. The State Command Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Nnamdi Onmoni, said this in an interview with the News Agency…
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How Obanikoro delivered N1.2bn cash to Fayose – Witness
The trial of Abiodun Agbele, an aide to governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti continued on Thursday with the EFCC first prosecution witness, PW1, Alade Oluseye Sunday, telling Justice Nnamdi Dimgba…
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Fayose celebrates 56th birthday on the streets (PHOTOS)
Governor of Ekiti, Peter Ayodele Fayose in his characteristic and unconventional way of doing things on Thursday took the streets of Ekiti to celebrate his 56th birthday. The governor who was…
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Port Harcourt to experience 27-hour blackout
Residents of Port Harcourt, the Rivers capital will experience power outage for 27 hours, according to the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED). Spokesman for the company, John Onyi, who disclosed…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Jonathan taught African leaders the true meaning of democracy – Ex-Kenyan Prime Minister Former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga…
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FG owing GEJ, OBJ, IBB 10 months allowances
The salaries and allowances of former presidents Goodluck Jonathan, Olusegun Obasanjo, General Ibrahim Babangida, and Alhaji Shehu Shagari have not been paid since January this year, The Nation reports. This…
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Opinion: If Chinua Achebe were alive today
by James Eze Chinua Achebe would have been 86 yesterday. I remember him in a very special way in the piece below : On the day that would have been…
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Escape in partnership with Landmark Events Centre presents the #UberEscapeFestival2016
The Uber Escape Festival is the first Pan-African shopping festival to be organized within the country put together by DV Media Nigeria Ltd and the Landmark Events Centre. It congregates…
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Isaac Geralds, Psalmos, Henri Soul, others to ignite Coterie’s 5th Anniversary
November 20, 2016 will definitely be an unforgettable day as April City Entertainment is set to host the fifth-anniversary edition of its gospel club; Coterie. This event creates an avenue for…
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Niger Delta: Military appoints new commander to tackle militancy
The Defence Headquarters has appointed a new commander for Operation Delta Safe in the Niger Delta. The new commander, Apochi Ogabu Suleiman, a Rear Admiral replaces Rear Admiral Joseph Osa…
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Octagon Session: Why aren’t the skills gap training in Nigeria creating the desired impact?
The Octagon: We appreciate your taking time out to join this chat session which is one of the first of many conversations to go on . This session will end…
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Fayose urges ICC, AI to investigate Shi’ites killings
Governor of Ekiti Ayodele Fayose, says the killing of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) should be investigated by the International Criminal Court (ICC) and Amnesty International (AI), Daily…
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Jonathan visits Dasuki family (PHOTOS)
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday paid a visit to the family of Ibrahim Dasuki, a late Sultan of Sokoto who died on Monday. Jonathan also took time out to…
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The Future Enterprise Support Scheme presents ‘Making the Sales’ entrepreneurship master-class: Register now!
The Future Enterprise Support Scheme (TFESS) presents a master-class on “Making the Sales”. Are you struggling with making sales as an entrepreneur? Then this masterclass is for you. Making sales…
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Man, 40, caught raping 2-year-old girl
A 40-year-old painter, Yisa Aweda, has been arrested after he was caught raping a two-year-old child. The Coordinator, Lagos State Domestic Violence Response Team, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, in a statement…
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Ondo election: Coalition raises alarm over another plot to smear Appeal panel
A pro-democracy coalition has again alerted the public of another sinister plot to blackmail justices sitting in appeal over the Ondo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate tussle. Coalition in…
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Opinion: Ending sexual and domestic violence
by Divya Dube Abuse in any form tends to impact the lives of survivors for a long, long time. The trauma a person undergoes is not only painful, but it…
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Timeline: President Buhari’s administration may actually be creating jobs
During the campaigns, President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC made unemployment a focal point. The key promise was to provide millions of jobs through the proposed Social Protection Programme, an…
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Man sentenced to 9 months imprisonment for phone theft
An Osogbo Magistrate's Court on Thursday sentenced a 28-year-old man, Olalekan Akeem to nine months imprisonment for stealing a handset in a Mosque in Osogbo. The Magistrate, Olowolagba Olubukola, in…
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Bailout funds is not Christmas gift, APC tells Fayose
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti says Governor Ayodele Fayose must account for how bailout funds given to the state were spent. In a statement issued on Thursday by…
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Oo Nwoye: Emefiele really has to go now | Here’s how
by Oo Nwoye Here’s a simple idea to help CBN get rid the f_k of Emefiele. Emefiele, Nigeria’s Central Bank’s Governor has to go because: He is grossly incompetent He…
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How undergraduate plotted her kidnap to collect N6m ransom from family
An undergraduate of the Imo State University, Chinwendu Udensi has been apprehended by the police after plotting her own kdnap and demanding N6m from her 'rich but stingy father'. Chinwendu…
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Cheta Nwanze: The Biafran echo chamber
by Cheta Nwanze Last week, there was a book presentation at SOAS in London. The book, The Politics of Biafra and The Future of Nigeria, was written by Chudi Offodile,…
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Artistes do music to make money, not for popularity – D’banj
Singer, D'Banj has said artistes do not only make music to get popular, but also to make money. D'banj said this on Thursday while speaking with the News Agency of…
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‘How National Assembly had advised Buhari to take foreign loan’
President Muhammadu Buhari's decision to take $29bn foreign loan was influenced by an advice given to him by the National Assembly, Daily Trust reports. According to the news platform, the…
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Withdraw Oshiomhole’s N200m mansion retirement benefits, SERAP tells Obaseki
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked Edo governor, Godwin Obaseki to withdraw the N300m mansio retirement benefits for his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole and his deputy, Pius Odubu.…
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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