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#BBNaija: Bassey shares deeply touching story of his mum, Miyonse’s argument at the debate is impressive + more highlights
Day 11 at the Big Brother House was no less entertaining, only that today, some of the housemates got to reassure us of their intellectual strengths. But first, the housemates…
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[The Legislative Blog]: 5 things Osinbajo, Saraki and Dogara may have discussed at today’s meeting
Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has received Senate President, Bukola Saraki and House of Representatives speaker, Yakubu Dogara at the Presidential Villa for the second time this week. The first meeting…
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#WAFBEC2017: Despite attacks, Christians must practice love
Day 7 of the West African Faith Believers' Convention (WAFBEC) was power packed as six speakers taught in eight sessions. Worshippers were encouraged to live by faith and on how to…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Beyonce, Seun Egbegbe, Charly Boy 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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Police arrest 17 suspects linked with southern Kaduna killings
The Nigeria police said it has arrested 17 suspects involved in the recent killings in Kafanchan, Kaduna state. Jimoh Moshood, police spokesman in the state made the disclosure on Thursday…
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The Thread: “woman” “goddess” “fashion icon” | Top 10 tweets about Beyonce’s pregnancy
So yesterday, the first day of Black History month, Queen Bey succeeded in sending social media into a tizzy over her twin-pregnancy announcement, or as the New York Post put…
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#BBNaija: “Kissing another dude for money” | Gifty’s ‘boyfriend’ shares intimate photos, video
A Twitter user, Ekwelike Stanley (@ekwelikestanley) has claimed that Big Brother Naija housemate, Gifty is his girlfriend. Stanley who posted intimate pictures and a video of himself and Gifty ranted…
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Peregrino Brimah: #IStandWithNigeria | Why we must all rally against malgovernance
by Peregrino Brimah Nigeria has not found the 'change' it fought for that the Buhari administration promised and was sworn in to deliver. Corruption and profligacy are the major…
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Police has no legitimate reason to stop 2face’s rally – Fayose
Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has condemned a plan by the police to stop a proposed nationwide rally led by pop singer, 2face. The Lagos Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni,…
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112 people died in accidental bombing of IDPs camp – Army
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said the death toll of the accidental bombing of Rann IDPs camp has risen to 112. Head of the operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Lucky…
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The Media Blog: Kemi Adetiba absolutely kills it in this TW Magazine shoot
Kemi Adetiba's on the cover of the latest issue of TW Magazine, and while we've only seen one photo (aside from the cover) from the full shoot, it's enough to…
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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. LAGOS POLICE TO STOP 2FACE’S PLANNED RALLY The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni has said the February 6…
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The Media Blog: We just watched episode 2 of Our Best Friend’s Wedding
So Red TV has released the second episode of their new webseries Our Best Friend's Wedding. While this episode looks just as good as the first, it doesn't do much…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 2nd of February
Read the full stories and analyses here now!
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How Seun Egbegbe attempted to defraud bureau operators of $9000, £3000 – Police
The Lagos State Police has said film maker Seun Egbegbeand another suspect, Ayo Oyekan tried to defraud two bureau de change operators of $9,000 (4,320,000) and £3,000. In an official…
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How is the Federal Government feeding primary school children in Nigeria?
Amongst the many promises of Change that this present administration campaigned on, is that the provision of many social investment programmes (SIPs) to help alleviate poverty and just generally hand…
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WATCH: Nse Ikpe-Etim stars in South African film ‘Tess’
Nse Ikpe-Etim's next project is about to be released. The movie,‘Tess’ which was produced in South Africa, is set to premiere in South African cinemas from the 24th of February. The…
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Why Boko Haram amputated my hand, leg – Former insurgent
A 31-year-old Boko Haram insurgent, Muhammad Abubakar on Thursday narrated howbhia hand and leg were chopped off because he planned to surrender. Abubakar disclosed this to newsmen in Maiduguri during…
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Olamide named Glo ambassador, 2 months after leaving Etisalat
Indigenous rapper, Olamide has become a brand ambassador of Globacom Telecommunications. This comes two months after his contract with Etisalat ended in November 2016. According to a press release by…
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Analysis: On the AU Commission elections, Nigeria messed up
by Mark Amaza The recent elections of the African Union Commission have come and gone, and a new chairperson of the commission has been elected: Chad’s Moussa Mahamat replaces South…
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Don’t issue ultimatum to Pres. Buhari, Acting CJN Onnoghen tells Nigerians
Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen has pleaded with Nigerians not to issue an ultimatum to President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm him as substantive Chief Justice of the country.…
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Just In: Osinbajo, Saraki meet again
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is currently meeting with Senate President Bukola Saraki behind closed doors. The meeting is being held at the Vice President's Wing of the Aso Rock Presidential…
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The internet has no chill… see 15 hilarious Beyonce pregnancy memes
What's a big celebrity announcement without its attendant memes? Nothing, the internet says! Beyonce announced on Wednesday that she is expecting a set of twins and social media went into…
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Troops arrest over 3000 Boko Haram suspects in 3 weeks
The Nigerian Army said it has 3,332 Boko Haram suspects within three weeks. This was disclosed by Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj-Gen. Lucky Irabor at a press conference…
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BREAKING: Seun Egbegbe arrested for $60,000 fraud (WATCH)
Film maker Seun Egbegbe has been arrested for allegedly defrauding some bureau de change operators of $60,000. It has been learnt that Egbegbe is currently under at the Area H…
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The Media Blog: Funke Akindele’s new TV show already has us scratching our heads
Clearly not content with the runaway success of Jenifa's Diary, Funke Akindele's somehow found the time to work on another TV show. It's called "Industreet" and you can check out…
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Former Chelsea midfielder, Frank Lampard retires at 38
Former England and Chelsea midfielder, Frank Lampard on Thursday retired from football at the age of 38. Lampard said he turned down “a number of exciting offers” to carry on…
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Troops arrest 3 Chadians suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said it has arrested 3 Chadians suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists in Borno. Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj. Gen. Lucky Irabor said this…
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Beyonce shares more pregnancy photos, pays homage to Osun and Yemoja (READ)
On Wednesday, When Beyonce announced her pregnancy via Instagram, the world bumped and bounced. Considering the fact she's having twins, is it really a surprise we haven't talked about anything…
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Opinion: Understanding ‘executive orders’
by Jideofor Adibe Since formally assuming office on January 20, two things seem to have defined the Trump presidency: controversy and executive orders. The first was almost his first…
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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