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BREAKING: Ronaldo wins 2016 Ballon d’Or ahead of Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the 2016 Ballon d'Or ahead for the fourth time ahead of Barcelona's Lionel Messi. He was announced the winner of the most prestigious football award on…
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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. #RiversRerun: PDP’s Sekibo declared winner of Rivers East senatorial district The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate…
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‘How Yahya Jammeh is plotting to use Nigerian lawyers to remain in office’
The Gambian Bar Association has alleged that President Yahya Jammeh was planning to use Nigerian lawyers to remain in office after losing the Presidential election. The association said Jammeh was…
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Antonio Guterres sworn in as UN Secretary-General
Former Prime Minister of Portugal, Antonio Guterres was on Monday sworn in as the General-Secretary of the United Nations (UN) by the General Assembly. Guterres vowed to carry out reforms…
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Police arrest leader of gang responsible for kidnap of CBN governor’s wife
The Police said it has arrested the leader of the gang responsible for the kidnap of Mrs. Margaret Emefiele, wife of Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of…
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#RiversRerun: Rivers East senatorial result ridicules democracy – Peterside
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr. Dakuku Peterside has said the All Progressives Congress will contest the result of Rivers East Senatorial District rerun election.…
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Agriculture can stop illegal immigration of Nigerians into Europe – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday decried the high rate of illegal immigration of Nigerians into Europe. Buhari said this at the 32rd Annual Meeting of the Sahel and West Africa…
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Corps member slumps at Osun NYSC camp
A corps member on Monday collapsed at the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp in Osun State. The corps member slumped on Monday when the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye…
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Family of police sergeant killed over N20,000 demand justice
Family members of Salvation Adaka, a police sergeant who was killed by a colleague over N20,000 have demanded justice for his murder. Adaka was allegedly shot dead by three other…
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The Media Blog: “What did you become?” | Someone has finally come for Toke
She's called Iyabeji (or OroboDiva depending upon some parameters we haven't quite figured out yet), and she has a vlog called the Iyabeji Show. The log itself has apparently been…
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Army school commandant found dead in his apartment
The Commandant of Command Secondary School, Ibadan, Col. Anthony Oyekim has been found dead in his apartment in the school premises. Oyekim was reportedly strangled to death by suspected assassins.…
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#RiversRerun: PDP wins Rivers West senatorial district
PDP candidate, Osinachukwu Ideozu has been declared winner of the Rivers west senatorial district in the Rivers legislative rerun. Ideozu scored 107,166 votes to defeat Otelemaba Amachree of the All…
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#NYSCAbuse: My daughter’s death was as a result of NYSC officials’ negligence, Father insists
Mr. Wale Oladepo, father of the corps member, Ifedolapo Oladepo who died at the National Youth Service Corp orientation camp in Kano State has insisted that his daughter death was…
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Police injure protesting students of LAUTECH, arrest 3 others
Three students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology were injured on Friday when policemen fired shots at protesting students of the institution in Oyo State. The students were reportedly protesting…
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#RiversRerun: Magnus Abe’s victory, a product of fabricated results – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of the rerun in Rivers South East district, Rivers State. INEC had declared Magnus Abe winner of the rerun on Sunday…
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Tolu Orekoya: Keeping up with the Ghanaians, and their journey to Change
by Tolu Orekoya The meetings usually started at about 4:00 am and would go on till about six or seven in the morning, discussing and recalibrating strategy, content and studying…
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‘Step down immediately’, Gambia President-elect tells Jammeh
Gambia President-elect, Adama Barrow on Monday asked President Yahya Jammeh to step down following his decision to contest the results of the Presidential polls. Jammeh's party had announced that it…
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#UELdraw: Manchester United face St. Etienne, as Tottenham Hotspur hosts Genk
English side Manchester United will face French club St. Etienne in the round of 32 tie of the UEFA Europa League. The draw held on Monday afternoon sees another British…
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Presidency refutes story on replacement of Olonisakin, Ibas as service chiefs
The presidency on Tuesday refuted a report that President Muhammadu Buhari had approved the replacement of Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin and Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete…
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#RiversRerun: PDP’s Sekibo declared winner of Rivers East senatorial district
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), George Sekibo winner of the rerun election in Rivers east senatorial district. Sekibo's victory…
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Nigeria will no longer prepare late for Olympics – Dalung
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, says the era of late preparation for the Olympics is over. Dalung made the declaration when he met with sports journalists at…
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I didn’t order the retirement of 2 service chiefs – Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali has denied rumours that he issued a directive ordering the retirement of two service chiefs: Chief of Defence Staff General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin and…
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#UCLdraw: Again! It’s Bayern Munich vs Arsenal, as PSG draw Barcelona
The round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League sees Arsenal face perennial foes in this round Bayern Munich. Paris Saint Germain will host Spanish champions Barcelona, while defending champions Real…
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YNaija Editorial: Stop explaining – or regretting – your vote for Buhari
Over the weekend, a storm in a teacup erupted amongst that troublesome group on the Internet called ‘Nigerian influencers’ – a person who campaigned vigorously for Muhammadu Buhari in 2015…
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The Media Blog: The most important detail from Toke Makinwa’s Rubbin’ Minds interview
You know when someone decides that they are putting their feet on the necks of everyone else, and they won't be taking them off till they're ready? That is what…
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Osinbajo assures Nigerians of protection in worship centres
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured Nigerians that of government's protection in their places of worship and ensure that they practised their chosen faith in freedom. Osinbajo gave the assurance…
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Why we banned vehicle importation through land borders – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the ban on importation of vehicles through land borders was to encourage Nigerians to patronise locally assembled vehicles. According to The Guardian President stated this in…
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Opinion: What we should be taking away from the LAUTECH shutdown
by Wale Atanda The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso has been shut for six months now as a result of a strike embarked upon by staff of the…
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DHQ dismisses rumours on retirement of some service chiefs
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed rumours on social media that some service chiefs have been retired and replaced. The Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, who spoke with PR…
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#Y100: These are the 100 Most Influential Nigerians alive today
In our annual tradition, we take a look back at the 100 people who have defined, re-defined and moulded the days of our lives in 2016. Innovators, creators, political players,…
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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