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#RiversRerun: Police officer, orderly killed by suspected political thugs
A deputy superintendent of police (DSP), Alkali Mohammed has been killed by suspected hoodlums in the Omoku area of Rivers state, on Saturday. Mohammed's orderly was also killed. This was…
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How I escaped church building collapse in Uyo – Ini Edo
Nollywood actress, Ini Edo on Sunday recounted how she escaped the collapse of the Reigners Bible Church building in Uyo on Saturday. The building which gave way during a church…
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UN appointment: Amina Mohammed still remains Nigeria’s minister – Presidency
The Presidency on Sunday said Minister of Environment Amina Mohammed still remains in the government of President Muhammadu Buhari amidst reports that she has been appointed Deputy Secretary-General of the…
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[The Presidential Blog] The Maiduguri blast can’t be the final blow to this administration, or is it?
To say that there is a general feeling of discontent in Nigeria with the Federal Government will be an understatement. Nigerians are literally floating; living one day after the next…
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Oshoala, Iheanacho make CAF awards nomination lists
Super Falcons and Arsenal forward, Asisat Oshola has been nominated for the African Women’s Player of the Year award. Oshoala was nominated alongside South African Janine Van Wyk, Ghanaian Elizabeth…
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#RiversRerun: Buhari has compromised INEC, military – Fayose
Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said President Muhammadu Buhari has compromised the process of free and fair elections in the state. Fayose said this on Sunday in a statement…
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The Explainer: Why the Reigners Church collapse is very important
Yesterday, a church in Akwa Ibom collapsed leaving an unascertained number of people dead in the wake of the disaster. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that over 60 were…
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#RiversRerun: INEC declares APC’s Magnus Abe winner of Senatorial rerun
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Magnus Abe, All Progressives Congress as the winner of the Rivers South East senatorial district election. Professor Gideon Onuekwusi, the returning officer…
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MMM founder, Mavrodi blasts FG in open letter
Founder of MMM, Sergey Mavrodi has written an open letter to the Federal Government explaining how the ponzi scheme works. The letter which was displayed on the page of all…
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Adamawa govt to review use of hijab over suicide attack
As part of efforts to reduce suicide attacks, the Adamawa State government may temporarily review the use of hijab in troubled areas in the state. This was disclosed by the…
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JUST IN: INEC officials walk out on returning officer at collation centre
Staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) involved in the collation of the Rivers East legislative rerun have abandoned the returning officer, thecable reports. It was learnt that the…
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The Church Blog: One minute of heaven with Ron Kenoly at Lekki Unusual Praise
Everywhere in Nigeria this Christmas, the church is not even playing with music specials.
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#RiversRerun: APC set to win Rivers East senatorial district
The All Progressives Congress is currently leading in Rivers East Senatorial District as results from the legislative rerun are being collated. Friday Nkeeh of the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled…
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Yahya Jammeh to approach Supreme Court over Adama Barrow’s victory
Gambia President Yahya Jammeh has said he would approach the Supreme Court over the victory of opposition, Adama Barrow at the Presidential polls. Jammeh had rejected the results on Friday…
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#RiversRerun: INEC staff taken hostage in Andoni LGA
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will hold at Akuku Toru local government area on Sundat after previous polls in the area was nullified due to explosions…
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The Media Blog: It’s 45 minutes until Toke goes on Rubbin’ Minds
Well, the show starts by 3:00 p.m. on Channels TV, and the celebrity interviews tend to take up the final 15 minutes of the show. So, more or less. We will be…
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#RiversRerun: APC wins first federal constituency seat
Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Khana/Gokana federal constituency of Rivers State, Pronem Maurice has been declared winner in the legislative rerun. Pronem polled 68,219 votes while Dumnamene…
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Benin shopping mall fire incident will be investigated – Obaseki
Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki has said the cause of the fire that razed Phill-Hallmark shopping mall in Benin, Edo State capital will be investigated. Obaseki said this when…
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From weddings to elections | See our top 10 photos from the past week
From the very private presidential wedding to Ghana deciding on Change, see our top 10 photos from the past week below: President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has dominated…
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Nigeria’s environment minister to be named UN Deputy Secretary General
Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed will soon be named UN Deputy Secretary General. Mohammed served as an adviser to the outgoing UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. She was appointed a…
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#RiversRerun: Collation delayed over ‘hijacking’ of Ikwerre LG results
There have been reports of ballot box snatching in Ikwerre local government area as people of Rivers east senatorial await the last results from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).…
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The “unsuspendable”, the one with “zero time” and final acts “of desperation”| See our top 10 quotes from the past week
There's no way we are not loving this new order of focus in the country (around the world even). The week before, it was entertainment with Kanye, the Grammys and…
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‘I will assume office in January 2017’, Adama Barrow reassures Gambians (WATCH)
Gambia President-elect, Adama Barrow has reassured citizens of the country that he would assume office in January 2017 after the term of incumbent President, Yahya Jammeh elapses. Barrow said this…
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UPDATE: Twin bomb blasts hit Maiduguri market, 3 confirmed dead
Two explosions on Sunday hit the Maiduguri main market in Borno State, Premium Times reports. It was learnt that both blast occurred at about 8:48 am. The Police public relations…
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The Media Blog: And we thought Toke was getting ready to chill
As in. We really thought the promo blitz was dying down. How many covers does this make it now? Even we are losing count.
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The Church Blog: Guest Post | In this church, you better shout well
by Fowowe Damilola One thing I’ve come to note in church is the sheer amount of calisthenics. A lot of motion sturves. We have decided that God is moved by…
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Uyo church building collapse leaves ‘over 200 people dead’
The collapse of the Reigners Bible Church in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital on Saturday has left over 200 people dead. This was disclosed by a professor and chief medical…
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President Buhari ‘congratulates’ Akwa Ibom governor over his escape from church collapse
Nigerians have described as insensitivity a press release written by the Senior Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu 'congratulating' the governor over his escape…
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I ‘absolutely’ suffered racism while in office – Obama
Outgoing US President, Barack Obama has disclosed that he suffered racism while in office. In an interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria, Obama said the colour of his skin had ‘absolutely’…
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Buhari condoles with victims of Akwa Ibom church collapse
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the people of Akwa Ibom over the tragic collapse of a church in the state on Saturday leading to the death of scores. In…
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The September Standard
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- 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