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Heineken Lagos Fashion & Design Week empowers fashion entrepreneurs with Fashion Focus Talks
Fashion Focus Talks, the annual seminars held before the Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week, ended with the finale i…
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We should condemn the behaviour of the National Assembly – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says 75 percent of Nigerians live in abject poverty but members of the national assembly have adamantly refused to cut down their earnings. Obasanjo said this…
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U.S. court strikes out grand theft case against Dammy Krane
A court in Miami-Dade County, Florida, U.S., has "closed" the charges of credit card forgery, armed conspiracy and grand theft filed against Nigerian singer, Oyindamola Emmanuel Johnson-Hunga, known as Dammy Krane.…
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Court orders forfeiture of N664m, $137,680 belonging to Labour Perm Sec
A federal high court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of N664 million recovered from a serving Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity, Dr Clement…
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The security breach at EFCC is not a matter for partisan shots
by Alexander O. Onukwue Not everybody is feeling sorry for the EFCC over the attack it suffered by unknown gunmen at its Wuse Zone 7 office in Abuja. Some have…
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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. Gov Bello Owes Civil Servants Yet Builds Mansion In Okene – Report Shunning claims that he is owing civil servants,…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 17th of August
 Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Donald Trump, others condemn terror attack in Barcelona
U.S. President Donald Trump has condemned the terror attack in Barcelona Spain that has left one person dead and thirty-two others injured. He wrote on Twitter, "The United States condemns…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Malala, Buhari, Thierry Henry 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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FG, ASUU meeting ends in deadlock
A meeting of the Federal Government and representatives of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) held Thursday, in Abuja, to resolve the ongoing industrial action by the latter, has…
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South Africa Police kills another Nigerian
The Nigerian Union in South Africa Thursday, said that another Nigerian, Uchenna Eloh, has been killed in the Western Cape Province of that country. Kanayo Onwumelu, Chairman, Western Cape chapter…
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[The Presidential Blog] All hail Muhammadu Buhari, the “Receiver-in-Chief”
President Muhammadu Buhari has decided that his new assignment is to "receive" one visitor after the other. This he has done occasionally since stepping out of the country for over…
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Unknown disease kills 50 people in Kogi
A strange disease with symptoms, including diarrhoea, blood stain vomiting, and high fever, has killed 50 people at Okunran, Okoloke and Isanlu-Esa villages in Yagba West local government, Kogi state, TheCable…
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“I disagree with the president” | Apple CEO, Tim Cook criticises Trump’s Charlottesville response
Apple CEO Tim Cook has come out to criticise U.S. president, Donald Trump's response to the violence that occurred Saturday in Charlottesville, Va. Cook expressed his dissatisfaction in an email to employees,…
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Saraki, Dogara visit Buhari in London
The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara have visited the ailing President, Muhammadu Buhari at Abuja House, London. Details later....…
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Sahara Reporters asks court to set aside judgement awarding N4bn to Saraki
Online news website, Sahara Reporters, has asked a Kwara state high court to set aside the judgment which awarded N4 billion to Senate President Bukola Saraki in a libel suit.…
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Opinion: Nigerians and our obsession with all things western
by Isa Eneye Mubarak The adventures of Europe into Africa were masqueraded under the notion of European's civilizing mission in Africa. Out of that Africans became colonial victims, slaves,…
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Melania Trump reacts to Barcelona terror attack
U.S. First Lady, Melania Trump has reacted to the terrorist attack in Barcelona, Spain. At least 20 persons were left injured while two have been confirmed dead when a van rammed into…
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UPDATE: 2 killed in Barcelona van incident
Two persons have been killed after a van ploughed into a crowd in Barcelona's busy tourist area, local police have confirmed. The incident, which left over 20 persons injured happened…
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Gov Bello owes civil servants yet builds mansion in Okene – Report
Shunning claims that he is owing civil servants, both serving and retired, a report by TheCable, says the governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello is building an ultra-modern mansion; also, converted the…
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[The Sexuality Blog] Sanitary pads are very much a luxury for most Nigerian women, especially the ones in prison
A few days ago, this article by Ayomide Odekanyan went viral on the internet. It was about the deplorable conditions inmates, especially minors who had not been convicted of any crimes…
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Many injured as van crashes into crowd in Barcelona
by Adedotun Michael Dozens of people have been left injured in Barcelona, Spain as a van plowed into a crowd of people near the popular tourist area of Las Ramblas.…
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FG hands over Presidential Lodge, Marina to Lagos Govt
The Federal Government has handed over the Presidential Lodge, Marina to the Lagos State Government, in fulfillment of the promise of President Muhammadu Buhari to entrust the edifice to the…
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“Masses are not tools to be turned off and on” | Kayode Ogundamisi faults Nigerian activists
It's 101 days since President Buhari stepped foot on our shores. His MIA status has been a sore point for many NIgerian, sparking "anti-Buhari" protests and counter protests by the…
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Powerpoint training from The Future Enterprise Support Scheme: Register Now
The Future Enterprise Support Scheme (TFESS) will be holding a 6-hour masterclass on PowerPoint designs. Microsoft powerpoint is a powerful tool that allows you to create captivating slide presentations that…
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British Museum set to return artifacts taken from the Benin kingdom nearly 2 centuries ago
The British Museum will reportedly host a summit along with other European museums to discuss the return of bronze artefacts 'taken' in 1897 from the Kingdom of Benin, now Southern Nigeria. The…
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Most Americans disapprove of Trump’s Charlottesville response – Poll
by Adedotun Michael President Donald Trump’s response to the white supremacist rally that turned violent in Charlottesville, Virginia, last weekend has been subjected to a poll revealing dissatisfaction among the majority…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: Nigerians did not vote for a picture-posing, foreign-based mannequin President
by Femi Fani-Kayode President Muhammadu Buhari has been away from our shores for over 100 days in a stretch treating an undisclosed and mysterious illness in far-away London. Since…
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400-level UNILAG student arrested for rape, may face 14 years jail term
A 400-level student of Actuarial Sciences of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Oluwaseyi Anyiam, 22, has been arrested for allegedly sexually violating a female colleague. Anyiam has pleaded not guilty…
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[The Sexuality Blog] Why do we downplay rape when the person doing it is a white woman?
Look at this headline from an American news platform, reporting on the arrest of a woman for sex related crimes. What is the first thing you notice about it?…
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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