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INEC releases timetable for Ekiti, Osun governorship elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states. The Ekiti election is scheduled to hold on July 14, 2018,…
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Toke Makinwa, Maje Ayida’s marriage dissolved
The marriage between OAP, Toke Makinwa and her estranged husband, Make Ayida has been dissolved. An Igbosere High Court in Lagos on Thursday dissolved the union. Makinwa had on March…
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We should forget Biafra | Ohanaeze leader tells Igbos
President-General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, John Nwodo has urged Igbos to forget about Biafra and fight for restructuring. Nwodo said this on Thursday while speaking at the 3rd inauguration of…
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Patience Jonathan files N2bn human rights suit against EFCC
Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, has filed a N2 billion rights enforcement suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Background: The EFCC had frozen some accounts…
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We didn’t collude with banks to prevent remittance of funds into the TSA – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has denied the report that it was aware that some banks did not remit funds into the treasury single accounts (TSA) as directed by…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Atiku, Dr Joe Abah, Tiwa Savage 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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The Late 5: Buhari appoints new CBN deputy governor; What you need to know about the Monkeypox virus; and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: The ripple effects of Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu's letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, alleging $25 billion…
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CBN is not printing money to support the Federal Government – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has dismissed reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is printing money to support the Federal Government. Background: CBN “claims” on the federal government have reportedly…
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[The Injustice Blog] The surrounding controversy of Tagbo’s death
Everyday on the Nigerian cyberspace, there is always a story to feed on. It comes in form of threads, callouts, twitter stories among others. On Wednesday, October 3, 2017, the…
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FG releases N100bn sukuk bond proceeds for 25 road projects
The Federal Government has released the proceeds of the N100bn sukuk bond for the financing of 25 road projects being handled by the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing.…
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[The Injustice Blog] Tagbo’s death and why Davido should be talking
It is said that for a celebrity, every news is publicity, however, some news which appears as publicity have far-reaching damage on the receiver of such news. An example of…
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The Thread: “I will rubbish gender equality for the D” | TwitterNG serves Tiwa Savage to the Sharks
Tiwa Savage has set TwitterNG on fire again. Over a year ago (April 2016), the Mavin singer's marriage issues went viral after her husband slammed her on Instagram and proceeded…
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Here’s the Tiwa Savage gender equality statement everyone is talking about (LISTEN)
A statement made by Nigerian superstar, Tiwa Savage on gender equality has become a topic on Twitter. In a chat with BEAT FM's Toolz on 'The Midday Show', the singer…
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[The Injustice Blog] Why we must not sweep Tagbo’s death under the carpet
The reason why evil deeds continue to thrive in our society is that when it happens, we don't trace and exterminate its roots cause; rather we sleep on it and…
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We will soon unveil N100bn free TV distribution network for Nollywood – FG
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Thursday disclosed that the Federal Government will unveil a N100bn per annum free television distribution network for Nollywood. The minister…
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[The Activism Blog] Paradigm Initiative condemns internet shutdown in Cameroon
Digital Rights Advocacy group, the Paradigm Initiative of Nigeria (PIN) has condemned the continuous Internet shutdown in Cameroon which began on September 30, 2017. In a press release on Wednesday,…
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FIFA expels Equatorial Guinea from 2019 Women’s World Cup
FIFA’s disciplinary committee has expelled the Equatorial Guinea from the 2019 Women’s World Cup scheduled for France if its team qualified. The global football body also fined the African country…
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Monkeypox: FG tells Nigerians to avoid eating bush meat, dead animals
The Federal Government has asked Nigerians not to eat monkeys, bush meat and dead animals. The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said this in a statement signed by the…
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Macron accused of displaying ‘disregard’ for French working class
French president Emmanuel Macron has been accused of treating members of the French working class with contempt. Macron, 37, stepped on the toes of staff of a threatened factory “GM&S…
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The Media Blog: What’s all the fuss about GreyRoomNG?
So there's a new podcast in town - The GreyRoomNG - and in only three days after upload, its numbers are already blazing. Like 12,000 views blazing! The first episode…
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Fiction: Family is a four-letter word
by Jimi Osheidu We have always been four. Me, Dad, Mom and Roger. Roger is the Alsatian that was a gift from my Grandpa when we moved from Kaduna to…
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$25bn contract scam: Treat NNPC boss like Dasuki, others | PDP tells Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to probe the $25 billion contract scam involving the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC),…
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Buhari appoints new CBN deputy governor
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mrs. Aishah Ahmad, as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Special Adviser on…
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FG’s request for N135bn virement is unconstitutional – Ekweremadu
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said the request for virement by the Executive was unconstitutional. Ekweremadu said this during the plenary on Thursday. Background: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo had…
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LSETF engages industry leaders for Employability Support Project
Building on its initiative to enhance employment opportunities of Lagos residents through the UNDP-sponsored Lagos State Employability Support Project, the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) is currently holding a…
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Ololade Ajekigbe: How to know if you are poor
by Ololade Ajekigbe I have never considered myself rich, in monetary terms. But in the last couple of weeks, my “acute” financial limitations ha,ve become more apparent. Apart from the…
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Senate adopts committee report on 2018 budget, sets conditions for FG
The Senate on Thursday adopted the report of its Joint Committee on Appropriation and Finance on the implementation of the 2017 Appropriation Act. Recommendations of the committee: The Federal Government must not…
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FG to shut NERFUND over N17.5bn bad loans
The Federal Government has started plans to shut down the National Economic Reconstruction Fund (NERFUND) over non-performance. Why? According to the government, The company has been underperforming and has non-performing…
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Why Buhari’s blood pressure will rise – Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Thursday briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on the progress in railway transport. Amaechi spoke with State House Correspondents after his meeting with the President. What…
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The Thread: Nigerian teachers are legends
Today is #WorldTeachersDay and Sam Hart, a media aide to the Governor of Abia state has done this topic justice. He didn't just tweet random stuff about the importance of…
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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