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#BBNaija: Banky W visits the House and Gifty thinks he’s fake, Ese’s laughter is a problem + more highlights
Another day, another surprise visit! It's Day 24 and the housemates got the biggest surprise so far this week in the person of award winning singer, Banky W. The housemates…
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Despite President Buhari’s absence, our democracy is working – Saraki
by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki says the absence of President Muhammadu Buhari has created no vacuum in the country's democratic process. Saraki stated this Wednesday night via his…
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Opinion: RE | The need to tame religion before it kills us
by Victor Terhemba. “Religion in the history of this continent has been a disastrous venture, a disaster in many zones and continues to be even so today. Only the religiously…
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The Thread: “I had zero effect on the 2015 elections,” @omojuwa declares
We are not certain what inspired this thread but it seems Japheth Omojuwa wants to clear the air on his role in the 2015 elections that delivered the presidency to…
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Buhari is healthy – Saraki
Senate president Bukola Saraki Wednesday night said President Muhammadu Buhari is in good health. Saraki, who visited Buhari alongside Speaker Yakubu Dogara and Senate leader, Ahmed Lawan said via his…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Reno Omokri, Bukola Saraki, Rosaline Meurer 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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#UCL roundup: Bayern Munich destroy Arsenal 5-1 | Madrid defeat Napoli
German side Bayern Munich showed their class as they destroyed English side Arsenal 5-1 in the first leg tie of the Round of 16 UEFA Champions League. Bayern took the lead…
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Here is the content of President Buhari’s conversation with Trump (READ)
The White House Wednesday published the content of the phone conversation held between President Muhammadu Buhari and US president Donald Trump. In a statement released by the Office of the…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Nothing but joy and Twinings as President Buhari receives Saraki, Dogara in London
The leaders of the Nigerian Natioanl Assembly flew out to London on Wednesday morning to visit President Muhammadu Buhari. Senate President, Bukola Saraki; House of representatives Speaker, Hon Yakubu Dogara…
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“I am grateful for your prayers”, Buhari thanks Nigerians
by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday night expressed gratitude to all Nigerians for their prayers. Buhari stated this via his official page, Muhammadu Buhari when he received Senate President Bukola…
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The Thread: Everything you need to know about relationships- hilarious, truthful, sound
You've probably gotten so much relationship advice, your head's full. You might want to chuck out all you'v heard before and make room for this one. It's mature, it's balanced,…
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Tunde Leye: Can we aspire to China’s greatness by banning Danfos?
by Tunde Leye I was quietly going through my twitter timeline all bright and sparky when I stumbled on this chart comparing the GDP of Nigeria to that of China…
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Nigeria has up to 6 different forex rates – Idika Kalu
by Dolapo Adelana Former Minister for Finance Kalu Idika Kalu says the Federal Government has not done enough to revive the country's nation. Kalu, stated this while speaking with CNBC Africa’s…
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How is the recession in Nigeria about to ruin everyone’s favourite childhood snack?
One of the many manifestations of the blurred lines of divide between poor and rich that characterised the 1990s in Nigeria, many will recall, is Okin biscuit. It was delicious…
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BREAKING: State governors meet at Aso Rock
State governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors Forum are currently meeting in the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, The Punch reports. Zamfara Governor, Alhaji Abdulazeez Yari and Chairman…
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Just In: Buhari meets Saraki, Dogara, others (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, The Cable reports. Also in attendance is Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan, but…
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Farooq Kperogi: Orwellian doublespeak about Buhari’s health
by Farooq Kperogi Doublespeak is intentional manipulation of language to conceal uncomfortable truths or to cleverly tell outright lies. The term came to us from George Orwell, although he didn’t…
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Ojukwu would have joined APC – Governorship aspirant
by Dolapo Adelana A governorship aspirant in Anambra on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Ralph Okeke says late Igbo leader, Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu would have joined…
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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. 1. BREAKING: Saraki, Dogara travel to London to visit Buhari Senate President Bukola Saraki and speaker of the House of Representatives…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 15th of February
Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now!
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Letter to the son of man: Where is Nigeria’s change?
Dear Son of Man, I know you are quite perturbed by my aloofness in the past few years. This is not unconnected with the turmoil pervading the world in recent…
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N1.1bn budget support fund: Fayose visits finance ministry
by Dolapo Adelana Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose Wednesday visited the headquarters of the Ministry for Finance, The Punch reports. The governor had on Tuesday accused the Federal Government of withholding the…
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Analysis: Has the EFCC gotten its groove back?
by Mark Amaza Last week, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) made quite a huge heist when it acted on a tip-off and uncovered $7.2million and £72,000 belonging to…
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Oluwafemi Adebule: Why Nigerians do not have light
by Oluwafemi Adebule Overview of The Nigerian Power Sector Today, Nigeria generates at best 5,200MW of power. In all honesty, that was during a peak in September 2016, and that…
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6 Rivers lawmakers take taxis to work | Magnus Abe cries out to Osinbajo
by Dolapo Adelana The senator representing Rivers South-east senatorial district, has accused Governor of the state, Nyesom Wike of divisiveness, The Cable reports. Abe said the state government purchased vehicles for all…
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Tell Ekiti workers how bailout funds was spent, APC to Fayose
The Ekiti chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on state governor Ayodele Fayose to explain to workers how he spent bailout funds given to it by the…
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FG, labour agree to review minimum wage
by Dolapo Adelana Organised Labour Wednesday said it had reached a consensus with the Federal Government for the review of National Minimum Wage. The President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr…
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The Thread: #WeMetOnTwitter shows the random, funny and touching ways people fall in love
#We MetOnTwitter is the latest in the line of trends celebrating relationships on the popular platform. Do see below: Grab those hankies This…
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Katsina lawmaker, Sani Bello is dead
by Dolapo Adelana Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara Wednesday mourned the passing of a lawmaker from Katsina State, Bello Sani, who died early this morning. Sani, who…
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Katsina House of Assembly speaker impeached
by Dolapo Adelana The Katsina State House of Assembly on Wednesday impeached its Speaker Aliyu Sabiu Muduru. Muduru received a vote of no confidence from twenty-three out of thirty-four members.…
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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
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- 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
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