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How Obasanjo led me against Atiku, Makarfi – Fayose
The governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, has made some revelations about the regime of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. According to him, "Obasanjo used me to wreck the presidential ambition of…
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Osinbajo orders Service Chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has directed the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai and the Chief of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno state capital, with immediate…
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I’ve not been suspended – Muiz Banire
The National Legal Adviser to All Progressives Congress (APC), Muiz Banire, has said he has not been suspended from the party, as it is only the National Executive Committee that…
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Hillary Clinton reveals how she lost to Trump in new book titled “What Happened”
Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton's new book is titled "What Happened" and promises to reveal a personal insight into the 2016 election and her shocking defeat by Donald Trump.…
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Jeff Bezos’ reign as world’s richest man only lasted hours
It was earlier reported that Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos was the world's richest man, displacing Microsoft's Bill Gates, but the reign only lasted for a couple of hours. Bezos has…
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Have you seen the Minister of Health performing surgery? See these photos
The Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, took to Twitter to post photos of him and some other Nigerian doctors performing surgery. According to him, he was "performing obstetric fistula repair…
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“It’s kind of hurtful” | Sessions reacts to Donald Trump’s attacks
Jeff Sessions Thursday, said US President Donald Trump's attacks in recent times has been painful, but he still believes in him. In an interview with Fox News, while travelling in…
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48 corpses of soldiers, NNPC, JTF officials killed in Boko Haram attacks arrive Maiduguri
Corpses of 18 Soldiers, 15 Civilian JTF, 5 university staff and 4 NNPC drivers, killed by Boko Haram terrorists during an oil exploration to the Lake Chad Basin have arrived Maiduguri…
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London Pilgrimage: When will Nollywood visit Buhari?
by Alexander O. Onukwue President Buhari has received the Acting President, 11 Governors, one party Chairman and one Minister, and there is every possibility that another delegation will be on…
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City of Friends: Get ready for 72-hours of non-stop music this weekend!
As we build up to the summer break in Nigeria, on the 28th - 30th of July, Oniru is set to become a different city inside Lagos. While this city…
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These are the 18 countries that allow transgender serve in their military
President Trump's recent announcement to reverse the Obama policy allowing transgender people to serve in the military, takes the world power off a scanty list of countries that allow individuals…
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I can’t reply Fayose because he “has taken leave of common sense” – Odigie-Oyegun
National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun Thursday, blasted the governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose over his comments on the state of health of ailing President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. House Of Reps Passes #NotTooYoungToRun Bill Just like the Nigerian Senate, the House of Representatives has passed the Bill that…
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SPECIAL EDITORIAL: The federal affirmation of the Not Too Young To Run Bill is history in the making
This is a rare win for us. Yesterday, our Nigerian Senate in spite of itself, passed the historic Not Too Young To Run Bill with 86 lawmakers voting in favour of…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Sundar Pichai, Dr Joe Abah, Atiku 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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Governor Ajimobi, why did you go to London?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Thirty-four thousand students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology have been out of school for more than one academic session, but the Governor of Oyo State…
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Nnamdi Kanu should be arrested for threatening Nigeria’s existence – Arewa youth
Arewa youth Thursday has asked the Presidency to order the arrest and detention of the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, over what they called threats to Nigeria’s corporate existence. Addressing a…
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Optics: What do the new pictures about Buhari say?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Nigerians have been reacting differently to the second visit of some Governors to President Buhari in London. Seven Governors, two from the PDP, were airlifted to…
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Lady Gaga takes Trump to school on transgender military ban and we absolutely love it
Lady Gaga in a series of tweets outlines the effects President Trump's ban on transgender people serving in any capacity in the U.S. Military. Gaga accuses Trump of endangering the…
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FG to present 2018 budget to NASS in October
Nigeria's Federal Government Thursday, said it would submit the 2018 budget to the National Assembly in October this year. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udo Udoma said…
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Mr Eazi performs on The Late Late Show with James Corden (WATCH)
Afrobeats act, Mr Eazi performed on British talk show, The Late Late Show with James Corden as part of his feature on Apple Music's Up Next series. The music streaming…
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President Mugabe’s wife asks him to name his successor
President Mugabe's wife, Grace Mugabe has Thursday, urged her husband to name his successor in order to end the crisis rocking the future leadership of the ruling ZANU-PF party. The…
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The Thread: How a heartbreak saved me from armed robbers
Life is such a mystery. Sometimes negative events can bring about positive outcomes. Like this story told by the @Punthief- who would have thought? Enjoy: ;
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The Thread: “You’re such a f_king scumbag” | Trump gets harsh blowback for transgender decision
Breaking: Everybody hates Trump. Well, everybody except the die-hards. As has been well documented, Trump's ride as president has been anything but smooth (it's not even a year yet) and…
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is now the richest man in the world
Amazon founder and owner of Washington Post, Jeff Bezos becomes the richest man in the world. He now overtakes Bill Gates. A 1 percent pop in the shares of Amazon.com,…
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Buhari: The choreography of the seven dancers
by Alexander O. Onukwue The Guardian newspaper’s account of the visit of the seven Governors to President Buhari feels like the description of scenes from a movie about the CIA.…
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House of Reps passes #NotTooYoungToRun Bill
Just like the Nigerian Senate, the House of Representatives has passed the Bill that reduces the age for election as President. The bill seeks to alter Sections 65, 106, 131,…
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Alabama senator offers to drop out of senate race for Attorney General Sessions
Rep.Mo Brooks has offered to drop out of the Alabama Senate race in other to allow Attorney General Jeff Sessions reclaim his former seat in the Congress upper chamber. The…
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1999 Constitution review: Female Reps disrupt proceedings
Female lawmakers in the House of Representatives disrupted voting on amendments to the 1999 Constitution. The lawmakers protested against the outcome of voting on “citizenship and indigeneship” for women. The provision…
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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