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[The Presidential Blog] Spot your happy Ministers
It's nice to see members of the executive looking positive and happy despite all that's threatening to tear up the polity and the pressure dealing with that must put them…
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No amount of hatred can hide Buhari’s solid achievements – Lai Mohammed
The minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed says the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has achieved more than hatred can hide. The minister noted this at the opening of the National…
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$758m jackpot? This woman’s story should interest you
Having won $758 million (£590m), Mavis Wanczyk hit a Powerball jackpot and has already quit her job. As reported by Metro UK, Wanczyk, 53, was with a friend when she…
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[The Presidential Blog] Did Osinbajo really send this man to throw shade at Buhari?
Premium Times has just reported that the Vice President decried the enormous amount of money Nigerians spend on medical tourism in other countries at the commencement of a two-day national health…
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Airforce plane crashes in Kaduna
It has been reported by the spokesman for the Nigerian Airforce, Olatokunbo Adesanya, that an aircraft belonging to the has crashed, killing a pilot who was the only officer on board.…
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The Thread: “Ancelotti arrested for trying to include Arsenal”, “Tottenham already on life support” Ι Hilarious reactions to #UCLdraw
The UEFA Champions League draw was made today, August 24, in Monaco and some interesting teams were placed together. Interestingly, Juventus and Barcelona (D) are in the same group, Real…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 24th of August
Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija:
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BREAKING: One injured, many hostages taken in Charleston restaurant shooting
One person has been shot and many hostages taken after a disgruntled employee entered a Charleston restaurant with a gun Thursday afternoon, Charleston mayor John Tecklenburg told reporters. Charleston police…
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JAMBOREE: It’s time to question the relevance of JAMB
by Alexander O. Onukwue If the intention of the authorities at JAMB was to restructure the process of gaining admissions into tertiary institutions in the country, it is fair to…
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Hillary Clinton slams Trump’s proposed military transgender ban
by Adedotun Michael Former Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton has slammed Donald Trump's proposed ban on allowing transgenders to serve in the military. Clinton’s response through a tweet followed VoteVets.org,…
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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. How The #Hashtag Came To Be The Internet’s Best Filing System LOL. It’s the funniest thing. Do you remember a…
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[The Legislative Blog] A bill to check illegal recruitment in Federal Civil Service will be given priority – Saraki
Nigeria's Senate President, Bukola Saraki has said the passage of a bill to annihilate the rate of illegal recruitment in Federal agencies will be accelerated as soon as the National Assembly…
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Trump lashes out at former National Intelligence Director, Clapper
As President Trump continues to use his afternoon to pour the content of his heart and throws jabs at his critics and oppositions, former National Intelligence boss, James Clapper is…
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Northern groups withdraw quit notice to Igbos
The coalition of Northern youth groups that gave quit notice to Igbos to vacate the Northern Nigeria has temporarily withdrawn the notice, Premium Times. The groups led by the Arewa…
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[The Injustice Blog] The implications of NBC’s new directive
The National Broadcasting Commission new broadcasting code for media houses is expected to commence full implementation on the 1st of October 2017. Though it's expected that the APC led Federal…
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Why the new JAMB standards will be defective to the standard of public service
by Alexander O. Onukwue The Not Too Young To Run bill has barely passed as an amendment of the Constitution but it may already require another bill to support it…
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#UCLdraw 2017/18: The groups and the match calendar
The 2017/18 UEFA Champions League group stage draw has been made in Monaco. Group A: Benfica (POR), Manchester United (ENG), Basel (SUI), CSKA Moskva (RUS) Group B: Bayern München (GER),…
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Trump expresses sadness over McConnell and Ryan’s failure
by Adedotun Michael President Donald Trump has expressed his unhidden disappointment at House speaker, Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell’s failure to ensure the passage of bills conveying…
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Ronaldo wins UEFA best player, Buffon best goal-stopper
Real Madrid superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has won both the UEFA Men's Best Player of the year 2016/17 and Forward of the Season 2016/17. The Italian former professional footballer who played…
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[The Injustice Blog] Comparing the proposed NBC code with Buhari’s Decree 4
President Muhammadu Buhari previously served as the nation's head of state from 31 December 1983 to 27 August 1985, after taking power in a military coup d'état. That he has zero…
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[The Injustice Blog] New NBC broadcasting code: Hand of Esau, Voice of Jacob!
There is a new development in this country that all Nigerians irrespective of tribe and colour must rise up to before it's too late. The Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government of…
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Live Blog: 2017/18 #UCL draws
Check below for the UEFA Champions League draw for the 2017/18 season. Group A: Benfica Manchester United
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FG directs NBC to sanction broadcast stations who ‘aid’ hate speech
As part of efforts to end the growing spate of hate speech in the country, Nigeria's Federal Government has directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to sanction any radio or…
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[The Presidential Blog] Osinbajo is in Taraba to commission new projects
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo is in Taraba today, commissioning State projects alongside the Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan. The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande revealed that the two…
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2017-18 UEFA Champions League: Road To Kiev
by Wareez Odunayo 2017-18 UEFA Champions League is the 63rd season of Europe's premier club football competition organised by UEFA, and the 26th season since it was renamed from…
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Will top foreign schools still take Nigerians for postgraduate programmes?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The good news from reducing the cut-off marks of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) could be that less Nigerian students will be seeking admissions…
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Kano organises special prayer for Buhari, Nigeria’s unity
Groups coming under the umbrella of Conference of Patriotic Nigerians Thursday, at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano organised special prayers for President Muhammadu Buhari and the sustenance of peace and…
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Paul Pogba speaks on gay footballers in the Premier League
Manchester United's star, Paul Pogba while speaking at the launch of UEFA's RESPECT initiative in Monaco, has insisted that gay footballers would receive nothing but respect in the Premier League. Pogba, 24, admits he has…
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The costs and corruption of lowering JAMB cut-offs
by Alexander O. Onukwue Why has JAMB chosen to reduce the cut-off marks for admissions into universities, polytechnics, and other institutions? “They want to make money for the boys” was…
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Trump trolls media and Democrats in back to back tweets
by Adedotun Michael President Donald Trump seems to be experiencing a joyous and relaxed afternoon with different tweets coming from his Twitter handle. One of the notable tweets saw the…
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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
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