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Fire engulf parts of Makoko in Lagos (WATCH)
by Dolapo Adelana Some parts of Makoko, a slum in Lagos on Sunday was engulfed by fire. The cause of the fire which is yet unknown destroyed houses and properties…
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#BBNaija: Gifty is the fourth housemate to leave the show, the high stakes game + more highlights
Tonight was another defining moment for some of the housemates in the Big Brother house. ThinTallTony, Gifty and Marvis had been nominated early in the week and tension had risen…
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Just In: Buhari meets Saraki again in London
by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday met with Senate president Bukola Saraki in London. According to a tweet from the Presidency's official Twitter account, @NGRPresident, both men met…
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Sheriff, the Angel of Death to the PDP – Fani-Kayode
by Dolapo Adelana A chieftain of the Peples Dmocratic Party (PDP) and former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode says he will in no way support Ali Modu Sheriff as the…
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Has Acting President Osinbajo performed better than his boss? See timeline
by Dolapo Adelana Ever since President Muhammadu Buhari submitted a letter the Senate proceeding on a 10-day vacation, which is in its 32nd day this Sunday, the responsibility of running…
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#BBNaija: Gifty has just been evicted from the Big Brother House
The third live eviction show in the Big Brother Naija reality TV show has just held and Gifty has just made her exit from the house leaving ThinTallTony and Marvis…
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Thought Experiment: What if Trump is actually doing a lot better than we give him credit for?
LoL. No, he is not. But what if? You know every day these Fake News outlets just cook up lies against him because he won and Hillar y lost. All we…
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New official VP residence proposed by Jonathan’s administration – Osinbajo
by Dolapo Adelana Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo says the proposed plan to build a new official residence for the occupant of the Office of the Vice President, including the…
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We killed no IPOB member in Rivers – Army
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian Army has denied allegations that its men killed 11 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on January 20 during a solidarity rally for…
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PDP Chairmanship: “My support is not for Ali Modu Sheriff personally” – Murray-Bruce
by Dolapo Adelana The senator representing Bayelsa East senatorial district Ben Murray-Bruce says his statement demanding support for Ali Modu Sheriff as the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
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FG’s ban on okada heartless – Fayose
by Dolapo Adelana Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose has described moves by the Federal Government to ban commercial motorcycle, popularly known as Okada in the country as heartless. The Federal Road…
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Fire razes Lagos plastic company (PHOTOS)
by Dolapo Adelana Emergency agencies Sunday quelled a fire outbreak at Rida National Plastic in Lagos. The cause of the fire which started at about 10am is unknown. Fire fighters…
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Why I stopped criticising President Buhari – Fayose
by Dolapo Adelana Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, says President Muhammadu Buhari should be allowed to enjoy his rest. The governor, who spoke on a live programme tagged, ‘Meet Your Governor’…
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Analysis: Was there just cause to arrest Audu Maikori?
by Mark Amaza On Friday evening, entertainment mogul Audu Maikori was arrested by the Department of State Security (DSS) in Lagos and taken to Abuja. Although the reason for the…
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Album Review: Olamide has never been better than he is on The Glory
by Will Fred Another year, another Olamide album. And how we’ve come to love them. It is a testament to the YBNL boss’ considerable influence and unimpeachable street credibility that…
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Audu Maikori to be arraigned in court
by Dolapo Adelana Chief Executive Officer of Chocolate City, Audu Maikori who was arrested Friday night by the Police is to be arraigned in court soon, The Punch reports. Maikori was…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: The arrest of Audu Maikori and the misplaced calls to pray for the tyrant
by Femi Fani-Kayode Permit me to begin this contribution with an aside. It is only a weak, insecure, paranoid, wicked, heartless, ignorant, lawless and callous government that refuses to identify,…
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Buhari’s letters, 2017 budget to dominate Senate resumption
by Dolapo Adelana The 8th Senate returns to regular business on Tuesday as it continues work on the 2017 budget and several economic priority bills which are at different stages…
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Hoodlums burn down Redeemed Church in Abuja
by Dolapo Adelana Suspected hoodlums razed the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Root of David Parish) in Dei Dei, a satellite community in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, The Punch reports. The…
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Trump ‘invents’ terror attack in Sweden during Florida rally speech (WATCH)
by Dolapo Adelana US President Donald Trump appeared to have invented a terror attack in Sweden during a campaign-style rally in Florida. During the speech Trump launched attacks on the…
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Opinon: Has social media tampered with our brain configuration settings?
by Otolorin Olabode It seems social media has come to stay in Nigeria especially among our youths and adults. After the successful penetration of Facebook, subsequent entries of Twitter,…
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Aisha Buhari’s birthday, Beyonce’s tipping point | See our top 10 photos from the past week
We had the Grammys, we have had the fashion weeks in New York and London a lot in between. Here are our top ten photos from the past week: Joy…
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The Thread: Is sex the only thing youth have to offer? #BBNaija
by Dolapo Adelana Reality TV show, Big Brother Naija is one of the most talked about topics on Nigeria's cyberspace. Many watchers and observers of the show have stay glued…
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Opinion: The grass cutter and the 2019 elections
by Adesina Tosin Nathaniel The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Engr. Babachir Lawal has set in motion the campaigns for the 2019 general elections and has declared the…
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If PDP had continued B’Haram would have taken over Aso Rock – Garba Shehu
by Dolapo Adelana The senior special assistant to the president on Media and Publicity Mallam Garba Shehu says many Nigerians are of the belief that had the Peoples Democratic Party…
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“It is a point of principle that Buhari is not speaking to Nigerians” | See our top 10 quotes from
We started the week off with the 59th Grammy Awards ceremony at the Staples and so we'll definitely be recapping the most memorable speeches from that. Here in Nigeria though,…
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Simon Kolawole: Is fake news the new normal?
by Simon Kolawole Heard the latest? The Central Bank of Nigeria has been selling the elusive dollar to some end users at 61 kobo/US$1, while the rest of us are…
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President Buhari won’t sneak in from UK – Adesina
by Dolapo Adelana The Presidency has remained resolute in its silence on the return date of President Muhammadu Buhari from the United Kingdom, Daily Trust reports. Buhari, who departed the country on…
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Osinbajo represents Nigeria at Adama Barrow’s inauguration (PHOTOS)
by Dolapo Adelana Acting president Yemi Osinbajo represented Nigeria at the Presidential inauguration of Gambia's president, Adama Barrow in Banjul on Saturday. This is according to a statement by Osinbajo's…
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Woman, baby die as car plunges into Lagos lagoon
by Dolapo Adelana A woman and her baby lost their lives Saturday night when a car plunged into a lagoon in Lagos. According to the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad,…
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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