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Defeated boko haram members disguising as menial workers – Defence HQ
The Defence Headquarters on Tuesday said fleeing members of the Boko Haram sect were already infiltrating villages, disguising as menial workers. This was in a statement by the acting defence…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 13th of December
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The Big 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Zahra Buhari confirms her wedding to Ahmed Indimi Zahra Buhari, daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari has finally confirmed her…
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Police arraign man for stealing from Gov. Ajimobi’s wife
A 24-year-old man, Afeez Ajibola was on Tuesday arraigned before an Iyaganku Senior Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing money from the shop of the wife of Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State.…
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Today’s Noisemakers: MMM, PDP and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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Man attempts suicide in Benue over alleged crash of MMM
A young man simply identified as Adakole in Otukpo, Benue State has reportedly ingested insecticide following the freezing of ponzi scheme, MMM, Daily Post reports. The owners of MMM had on…
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FG will increase minimum wage next year – Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has said the Federal Government will increase workers salaries in 2017. Ngige stated this in Awka, the Anambra State capital in an…
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Nigeria will come out of recession in 2017 – SGF
The Federal Government on Tuesday assured that Nigeria will come out of recession in 2017. According to a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office…
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Reuben Abati: The Yahya Jammeh problem
by Reuben Abati When President Yahya Jammeh of The Gambia conceded defeat after the December 1, Presidential elections in that West African country of 1.9 million people, the gesture was…
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Photos from Buhari, African leaders’ meeting with Jammeh
President Muhammadu Buhari, outgoing president of Ghana, John Mahama and President Ellen Sirleaf of Liberia are currently meeting with the President of Gambia, Yahya Jammeh over his insistence not to…
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BREAKING: Court orders EFCC to unfreeze Fayose’s accounts
The Federal High Court in Ado Ekiti has ordered the unfreezing of the accounts of Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose domiciled in Zenith Bank. According to the presiding judge, Justice Taiwo…
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Audu Maikori, Adesola Ladoja, Peace Hyde, others make judging panel for Chivas the Venture final pitch
Chivas The Venture is an initiative aimed at ‘Discovering, Inspiring and Rewarding’ social entrepreneurs who use their businesses to solve societal issues while making the world better in the process.…
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2016 budget: We are yet to receive N330m allocation – NRC
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation, Fidet Okhiria on Tuesday said the agency is yet to receive over N330m allocated to it in the 2016 budget. Okhiria told the Senate…
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NDLEA recovers 27kg of assorted narcotics in Jigawa
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has arrested 25 suspects and recovered 27.207 kilogrammes of assorted narcotics in November. The commander of the NDLEA in Jigawa, Mr. Abdullahi…
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How we warned Nigerians against MMM – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it advised Nigerians against investing in Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox (MMM). The ponzi scheme had on Tuesday announced that withdrawals has been frozen…
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Senate confirms five NPC commissioners
Five commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC) were on Tuesday confirmed by the Senate. Those confirmed included Benedict Ukpong (Akwa Ibom), Gloria Fateya Izonfuo (Bayelsa), Kupchi Patricia Ori Iyanya (Benue),…
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Buhari writes Senate over confirmation of Anyene as Auditor-General
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Anthony Anyene as Auditor General of the Federation. Senate President Bukola Saraki on Tuesday read the letter during…
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Unremitted $3.47bn: Senate to probe NNPC, NPDC
The Senate has ordered its Committee of Finance to probe the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the NPDC for failing to remit $3.47bn to the federation account. This followed a motion…
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Opinion: Four challenges for Nigerian politicians proposing to form new opposition party
by Adedayo Ademuwagun There’s been some talk in the Nigerian media lately about a new opposition party taking shape in the background. PDP factional chair Ahmed Makarfi has set up…
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[The Presidential Blog] Buhari arrives Banjul: to tell Jammeh what he should be telling his own ministers
President Muhammadu Buhari has just arrived Banjul, The Gambia, to meet with the country’s President, Yahya Jammeh, who lost the presidential election penultimate week. The President alongside the three other…
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The Film Blog: Should we be worried for AFRIFF?
"It is not a joke, I am serious, I am quitting next year" goes the title of this Accelerate TV interview with AFRIFF founder Chioma Ude. And, it's by no…
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Boko Haram: Adamawa govt to procure arms for viligantes
In its bid to intensify its fight against insurgency, the Adamawa State government has said it would procure more arms for 150 local vigilantes. According to the state’s commissioner of…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: Nasir El Rufai and the bloodfest in southern Kaduna (Pt.2)
by Femi Fani-Kayode Senator Danjuma La’ah, the Senator representing the good people of Southern Kaduna continued. He said that according to the Leadership Newspaper of 4th December 2016 under the…
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Zahra Buhari confirms her wedding to Ahmed Indimi
Zahra Buhari, daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari has finally confirmed her wedding to Ahmed Indimi, son of oil billionaire Mohammed Indimi. There had been reports of a likely marriage between…
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Opinion: The violence of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, explained
by Fu'ad Lawal Park there! Inner light!” This is not meditation. This is a Nigerian checkpoint scenario. I asked 10 people about the first experience they remember having with armed…
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Opinion: Solomon Dalung and his unbeatable streak in misbehaviour
by Osuchukwu, Mark Anthony “When I heard that the super falcons won the tournament, I felt for them honestly. I felt for them because Nigeria is that wicked father who…
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Do you have friends in MMM Nigeria? Here are 5 things you should be saying to them today
Earlier today, the most popular Ponzi scheme in Nigeria - Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox (MMM), got shut down for a month and it has been near pandemonium everywhere. If you are not…
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Opinion: Buhari, Jonathan and Jammeh of Gambia’s U-Turn
by Jude Ndukwe Ever since former president Jonathan made that call to president Buhari congratulating him on his “victory” at the last presidential polls, and following the enormous goodwill that…
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#RiversRerun: PDP to contest Magnus Abe’s victory
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says it will contest the victory of Senator Magnus Abe at the tribunal. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, the…
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Army loses another Lieutenant colonel
A senior Army officer, Lt Col Otos Umusu has been killed by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. Umusu was the Commanding Officer, 118 Task Force Battalion in Borno State until he…
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The September Standard
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
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
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
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