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Day: 25 March 2017
Opinion: DSS, EFCC and Buhari’s anti-corruption war
by Jide Ojo The Muhammadu Buhari administration was voted into office on March 28, 2015 because it promised ‘Change from the Norm’. The president promised among other things to fight…
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The Thread: This lady stood up for her rights and the unbelievable happened
Nigeria is corrupt- everybody knows this. But perhaps as Nigerians - the masses- we are yet to own our corruption, being more comfortable pointing fingers at the seat of power,…
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Buhari cancels Sambisa trip, delegates defence minister
President Muhammadu Buhari has canceled his trip to Sambisa forest where he was scheduled to attend the Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship holding on Monday. The President has now delegated…
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Presidency will inform Nigerians when Buhari speaks on Magu – Adesina
The Presidency on Saturday said it would inform Nigerians immediately President Muhammadu Buhari formerly speaks about the matter. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina…
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Bribery: INEC suspends 202 staff, places them on half salary
The Indepedent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended 202 personnel who were indicted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for allegedly receiving the N23 billion bribe ahead of the…
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The Film Blog: It looks like Genevieve has a new film coming, and we are kind of excited
Sure, Road To Yesterday opened to mixed reviews in 2015. And even though it went on to win big at the 2016 AMVCA, clinching the Best West African movie trophy,…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 25th of March
Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now!
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Whatever I have achieved is a fallout of Fashola’s great achievements – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday lauded his predecessor and Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola for his achievements while he was governor of the state. Ambode…
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Customs releases quick method to verify genuineness of papers
The Nigeria Customs Service has released its helpdesk contact for quick confirmation of Customs duty papers by members of the public. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the…
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Opinion: The Not Too Young To Run Bill is a positive call to arms
by Chinyere Akataobi During the last Local Government Elections in Abia, I and my cousin were chased with sticks and Machetes by some youthful supporters of an opposing party.…
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DSS letter to AGF that indicted Magu (READ)
There have been reports of a seven-page letter allegedly written by the DSS to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami stating that the acting…
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One soldier injured as troops clear Boko Haram terrorists from Konduga
Troops of 103 Battalion, 7 Division, Nigerian Army, Operation Lafiya Dole along with some Civilian JTF on Friday, conducted clearance operation at Gombole, Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.…
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Soldiers allegedly beat man to death over inability to pay rents
Some soldiers of 174 battalion have allegedly brutalized to death a man, Adeola Oyekan in Ogijo area of Ikorodu, Lagos. According to Punch, an eyewitness said the incident happened at…
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PDP will come back stronger – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will come out stronger from the crisis it is presently facing. He said this at his country home…
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Senegal’s President calls Buhari, lauds him on Gambia
Senegal's President Macky Sall has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for his role in ensuring peaceful transition of government in The Gambia. The Senegalese leader made the commendation in a telephone…
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Farooq Kperogi: In 2015, I told Buhari I’d be his watchdog, not his lapdog
In last week’s column titled “Psychoanalyzing Dishonest, Low-IQ Buhari Apologists,” I quoted a sentence from my April 4, 2015 column titled “After the Euphoria, What President-elect Buhari Needs to Know”…
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DSS report to AGF validates our decision to reject Magu – Senate
Senate spokesperson, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi has said the report by the Directorate of State Security (DSS) to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN has…
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I have no ill-feelings towards those who impeached me – ex-Ondo deputy gov
Former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Ali Olanusi has said he has no ill-feelings against those who were behind his impeachment. Olanusi was impeached by the state House of Assembly…
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[The Presidential Blog] President Buhari has a case to answer in court and we cannot wait
The first thing that will come to the minds of many when they hear of Kogi State these days is the absurd number of political appointments that the Governor of…
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Opinion: Imo- Like Luke Chukwu, like Emmanuel Orie
by Kenneth Uwadi The day was frigid. It was all windy, rainy and a bit dark. Hell was breaking loose. The street was deserted. No taxi. I was really excited…
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SPECIAL EDITORIAL: The Otodo-Gbame Evictions by the Lagos State Government cannot be swept under the carpet
A week ago, bulldozers of the Lagos State Government rolled into Otodo-Gbame, a fishing settlement outside Lekki which the state government terms “illegal” and demolished houses and properties there. By…
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The Thread: Tinubu, Fashola and Ambode have done nothing for Lagos. Here is why
Lagos is the commercial hub of Nigeria. Abuja merely exists for paper pushers. Over the years, people have touted Lagos state governors as the best governors in Nigeria. But is…
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130 underaged Nigerian girls trapped in foreign lands | 5 numbers that mattered this week
130 - Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa disclosed that 130 Nigerian girls are trapped outside Nigeria in neighbouring countries. 90 of the girls…
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Thought Experiment: What if Dino Melaye really does not have any University degrees?
The publishers of the online news medium, Sahara Reporters have opened a can of worms and if anyone had told us on Monday that the grammar spitting and 7 degrees-hot…
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Super Eagles friendly match against Burkina Faso called off
The second friendly match of the Super Eagles of Nigeria against Burkina Faso scheduled to hold in London on Monday has been canceled. Seven Burkinabe players have failed to secure…
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Reno Omokri: El Rufai’s vindication of Jonathan
by Reno Omokri Recently, I had cause to read the memorandum to President Muhammadu Buhari by his mini-me, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the governor of Kaduna State. All I can say…
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Varsity Chancellor faults FG’s Fanta-Sprite safety claim
The Vice Chancellor of Benson Idahosa University, Prof. Ernest Izevbigie has faulted a comment by the Federal Government that Fanta and Sprite beverages are safe for consumption. A Court had…
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Film Review: American Driver moves in different directions, some of them funny
by Wilfred Okiche Moses Inwang’s latest film, American Driver isn’t a film per se, but a promotional reel of material shot along the sidelines of the Golden Icons Academy Awards…
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Africa has incredible talents the world has not seen – Mo Abudu
by Azeez Adeniyi One of Africa's most prominent media figures, Mo Abudu has said Africa has incredible talent that the World is yet to see. Abudu who is the CEO…
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Peregrino Brimah: Buhari’s failure to label and properly address terrorism in Nigeria
by Peregrino Brimah Okwumo Nwabuzor and Olisaeloka Ezike were sentenced to death by hanging on Thursday for killing a postgraduate student, Cynthia Osokogu. In Cameroon, March last year, a military court sentenced 89 Boko…
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The September Standard
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- 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