Governor Kayode Fayemi declares for presidency

The Governor of Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi Wednesday, officially declared his intention to run for President. The Governor will be joining seven other aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who have declared their intentions to run for the same position. The major highlight of today’s event is unveiling his agenda which he has themed, “Unveiling... Read More

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Kayode Fayemi

May 4, 2022

ASUU: Ministry receives re-negotiation report, NAAT declares indefinite strike; Pastor auctions heaven for ₦310,000 | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

CAN disowns pastor auctioning heaven’s ‘ticket’ for ₦310,000 First edition of Nigerian Secondary School Flag Football League begins in Lagos NCC says NIN-SIM linkage will protect online transactions NDLEA says suspected drug baron imported ₦22bn worth Tramadol in one month ASUU: Ministry receives re-negotiation report, NAAT declares indefinite strike Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the... Read More

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ASUU, NAAT, NDLEA, NIN-SIM Linkage

May 3, 2022

#ICYMI: Buhari’s return to Twitter comes with a message that terrorism is getting to its end

The kidnapped Abuja-Kaduna train passengers have not returned. Unknown gunmen continue to kill innocent citizens across the country President Muhammadu Buhari Monday, tweeted for the first time since the country reversed the ban it imposed on Twitter in June last year. Buhari had made a tweet that referenced the Nigerian Civil War, and threatened to... Read More

Deep Dive

May 3, 2022

Disqualified PDP presidential aspirants face panel today; Ambode groups says Sanwo-Olu will be sent home | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

CAN declares three-day prayer for insecurity Disqualified PDP presidential aspirants face panel Tuesday FIFA fines Nigeria ₦64m, orders Eagles to play one match without fans Ambode group say the former governor is ready to face Sanwo-Olu in primary MET Gala 2022: Lady Gaga, Megan Thee Stallion, Evan Mock get amazingly gilded Across Nigeria’s 36 states... Read More

May 2, 2022

Juliet Ibrahim tells her rape story with her former partner | What the law says

On #WithChude, the popular Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim, 36, recounted her ordeals with an abusive partner who never knew he was wrong. “I told him what he did was rape and he said but we were in a relationship. “But was I ready, that was the question, did I say I was in the mood?... Read More

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Juliet Ibrahim

May 2, 2022

RCCG’s reported ‘favourite presidential candidate’ should not surprise anyone

Over the weekend, Pastor Timothy Olaniyan, Head of the Directorate of Politics and Governance of the Redeemed Christian Church (RCCG), at the weekend, according to multiple media reports, said Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, an All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential hopeful, is a child of God who will keep his promises if elected president in 2023.... Read More

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Yemi Osinbajo

May 2, 2022

JAMB gives candidates new directive, Osinbajo comments on ASUU strike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

JAMB gives new directive to 2022 UTME candidates A hostage from the Kaduna train attack, Ango Abdullahi’s son, has been freed Met Police issues final warning to #BBNaija’s Khafi Osinbajo asks NLC, TUC to facilitate truce between FG, ASUU PDP suspends congress after aspirants hold panel members hostage Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal... Read More

April 30, 2022

#ICYMI: Femi Adesina says Nigerians should be thankful they are not crossing borders to look for food

For those who look at only the downsides of things, under President Buhari, we can be thankful to God that we can feed ourselves, and not crossing the borders to look for food. All other things shall soon be added to us. Amen, somebody! Femi Adesina on Facebook It should not surprise you, he had... Read More

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Femi Adesina

April 30, 2022

#RHOLagos EP 4: Mariam Timmer is finally in, Carolyna’s failed marriage comes up again + other gbas gbos

The last time we reported an episode of the show, Real Housewives of Lagos, Linda Ikeji was the topic of discussion, when Carolyna said, “You can have a blog but don’t hurt people. Part of the reason why my marriage broke was because of Linda. I reached out to her, but she did not care. Linda... Read More

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Mariam Timmer, Real Housewives of Lagos

April 29, 2022

PDP disqualifies two 2023 presidential aspirants?

The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential screening committee has disqualified two of its aspirants. Chairman of the committee, Senator David Mark announced this on Friday after the committee concluded its screening of the party’s 17 aspirants. Senator Mark did not disclose the identity of the disqualified candidates and said they did not meet up with... Read More

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2023 election, PDP

April 29, 2022

Are sleeping with dogs and faeces consumption s3xual fixations?

You won’t believe it. A lot of Nigerians saw a news item on a faeces consumption session, and acted surprised, like that was actually a breaking news item. Even more interesting is the feigned expression of surprise at women sleeping with dogs. Lets start with the first, using the word ‘fetish’ as point of discussion.... Read More

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fetishes, Sexual fixations

April 29, 2022

“Real men own up” – Yul Edochie says; #BBNaija’s Ifuennada says mistresses have a special place in Hell | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Buhari tells court he didn’t order Senate to remove Section 84(12) of Electoral Act Yul Edochie’s new wife Judy Moghalu says she ‘sees’ 1st wife May Edochie NLC to join ASUU if FG does not meet demands Soldier accused of conniving with Boko Haram commits suicide BBNaija’s Ifuennada calls out ladies who sleep with married... Read More

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Ifuennada, Yul Edochie

April 28, 2022

Elon Musk looks to buy another company and Nigerians are making a request

Elon Musk may be the only known rich man who can spend money publicly as he is doing – buying Twitter for $44 billion in cash for reasons which include opening up Twitter for free speech. He says he will introduce other features, and that may include an edit button, which has both sides –... Read More

Deep Dive

coca-cola, Elon Musk

Court remands teenage versions of Anini, Oyenusi + other headlines

April 28, 2022

Court remands suspected teenage robbers nicknamed Oyenusi, Anini, Osunbor; Senate passes bill prohibiting payment of kidnap ransom | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

DSS alleges plot to bomb worship, recreation centres FG pours more funds into power sector despite low performance FG approves ₦853m to engage consultants for Ajaokuta steel company concessioning Senate passes bill prohibiting payment of kidnap ransom Court remands suspected teenage robbers who adopted the names ‘Anini‘, ‘Oyenusi’, ‘Osunbor‘ Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the... Read More

April 27, 2022

Nigeria’s ‘super cop’ is in the news again | See details of the timeline of events

The chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), Buba Marwa, has confirmed the marking of properties belonging to the embattled suspended DCP Abba Kyari in Maiduguri, Borno, saying all proceeds of crimes must be retrieved and taken over by the government. Reacting to the report of the marking of six houses and a... Read More

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Abba Kyari

April 27, 2022

Why NDLEA wants to conduct drug tests for Tinubu, Osinbajo, other APC aspirants

The chairman of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Buba Marwa, at an award event for NDLEA officers in Abuja Wednesday, asked for permission to conduct drug tests as part of the screening of ruling All Progressives Congress candidates for the 2023 presidential election. The APC, according to the schedule, will hold its screening... Read More

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APC, NDLEA

April 27, 2022

Terrorists release photos of 62 hostages from the Kaduna train attack, Osinbajo says he owes no one allegiance | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Terrorists release photos of 62 hostages from the Kaduna train attack Ayade, Nwajiuba join race for APC ticket I owe nobody else any allegiance outside the oath – Osinbajo on his decision to run in 2023 Ngige insists ASUU is making negotiation difficult Why we closed land borders for 2 years — Buhari Across Nigeria’s... Read More

April 26, 2022

Will stopping the salaries of ASUU members take them back to classes?

There are media reports that the federal government Monday, may have implemented the ‘no work, no pay’ policy for the striking university-based unions, including ASUU which started on February 14, NASU, SSANU and NAAT who resumed their strikes in March. According to Vanguard, the federal government has invoked the ‘no work, no pay’ policy against... Read More

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ASUU

April 26, 2022

‘NIMC server error invalidates linked NINs’; death toll in Imo explosion rises to 110 | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Southern groups allege North wants to retain power Blame military for weapons delay, not Kukah, Northern Elders tell Presidency NIMC server glitch invalidates linked NINs Average road transport fare in Nigeria up 36% in last one year — NBS Death toll in Imo explosion rises to 110 — NEMA Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the... Read More

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news headlines across Nigeria

April 25, 2022

Don’t we all eat rice and stew decorated with egg?

If you were on Twitter today – now owned by the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, you would have seen a conversation about a popular fast food place, Chicken Republic, now selling a 500 naira food pack that includes rice and stew, decorated with egg. The picture of the food pack came with outrage. The... Read More

Deep Dive

April 25, 2022

Is this the reason investment scams have thrived?

“If another MMM-like scheme arrived Nigeria today, many will still invest their supposed hard-owned monies into it,” many will say. The seller usually comes with enticing interest rates and usually present themselves as anti-poverty advocates. So, why not? A typical example is Imu Ovaioza Yunusa, the founder and CEO of Ovaioza Farm Produce Storage Business... Read More

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Investment scam in Nigeria

April 25, 2022

Presidency blames Bishop Kukah for delayed delivery of Super Tucano jets | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

SERAP sues FG for blocking 72 million telecoms subscribers Nigerian lawmaker, Nse Ekpenyong, is dead Presidency blames Kukah, opposition for delayed delivery of Super Tucano jets Lagos traders protest ₦600m loss to Ponzi scheme African China urges entertainers not to campaign for politicians Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the... Read More

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Bishop Mathew Kukah, Garba Shehu

April 23, 2022

Linda Ikeji is in the news for issues raised on #RHOLagos and they are worrisome

As expected, the ladies of The Real Housewives of Lagos are ready to cause conversations on social media with every episode – something everyone is hungry for. In case you missed it, the ladies of #RHOLagos include Carolyna Hutchings, Laura Ikeji-Kanu, Chioma Ikokwu, Toyin Lawani-Adebayo, Iyabo Ojo and Mariam Timmer. From Showmax: The ladies finally meet again... Read More

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#RHOLagos, Carolyna Huschings, Linda Ikeji

April 23, 2022

Movie in the Park Experience, April Edition

The Movie in the Park Experience in partnership with LASPARK, Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency is back for the second time in Lagos. The experience is a well-curated monthly event that aims at bringing a one of a kind cinematic feel to lovers of movies in the different parks located in the ever bubbly... Read More

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Movie in the Park Experience

April 22, 2022

The Uber driver-lawyer story and why we need to stop stigmatising blue collar jobs

The term “Blue-Collar” is being stigmatised by not recognising the fundamental issue, forgetting that those jobs are necessary to making and maintaining the things we live by and use every day and will use in the foreseeable future. Blue collar skills are in short supply because their very nature and workplace environment have been stigmatised by parents... Read More

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Blue collar jobs

April 22, 2022

This is everything to know about The Village Headmaster

The popular television series ‘The Village Headmaster’ has been relaunched and would go on air by Sunday April 24, on Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, during the re-launch of the TV series at the NTA headquarters in Abuja, said ‘The Village Headmaster’ was at one time Nigeria’s first-longest-running... Read More

Reality TV

The Village Headmaster

April 22, 2022

“There are no civilians residing in these areas” – Niger govt says after NAF bombing killed 6 children | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Niger government feigns ignorance of civilians living in bombed area Religion and ethnicity are out of the Boko Haram insurgency – Buhari ‘Prison experiences TB deaths, wardens cover up the story’ IGP vows to deal with killers of policemen Justice will be served, CAN assures about Osinachi Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital... Read More

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Niger, Nigerian Air Force, terrorism

April 21, 2022

‘Their parents and their kids’ | From a terrorists’ attack to a NAF airstrike

How do you think personally think the war against terrorism is going? You must have an opinion, and it must be that the armed forces are fighting a lost war, especially because of the lack of political will, or that monies spent to end the war are going into private treasure chests. No one should... Read More

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terrorists

Governor Kayode Fayemi declares for presidency

ASUU: Ministry receives re-negotiation report, NAAT declares indefinite strike; Pastor auctions heaven for ₦310,000 | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

#ICYMI: Buhari’s return to Twitter comes with a message that terrorism is getting to its end

Disqualified PDP presidential aspirants face panel today; Ambode groups says Sanwo-Olu will be sent home | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Juliet Ibrahim tells her rape story with her former partner | What the law says

RCCG’s reported ‘favourite presidential candidate’ should not surprise anyone

JAMB gives candidates new directive, Osinbajo comments on ASUU strike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

#ICYMI: Femi Adesina says Nigerians should be thankful they are not crossing borders to look for food

#RHOLagos EP 4: Mariam Timmer is finally in, Carolyna’s failed marriage comes up again + other gbas gbos

PDP disqualifies two 2023 presidential aspirants?

Are sleeping with dogs and faeces consumption s3xual fixations?

“Real men own up” – Yul Edochie says; #BBNaija’s Ifuennada says mistresses have a special place in Hell | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Elon Musk looks to buy another company and Nigerians are making a request

Court remands suspected teenage robbers nicknamed Oyenusi, Anini, Osunbor; Senate passes bill prohibiting payment of kidnap ransom | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria’s ‘super cop’ is in the news again | See details of the timeline of events

Why NDLEA wants to conduct drug tests for Tinubu, Osinbajo, other APC aspirants

Terrorists release photos of 62 hostages from the Kaduna train attack, Osinbajo says he owes no one allegiance | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Former Sporting Lisbon coach and others who have been listed for the Super Eagles coaching job

Will stopping the salaries of ASUU members take them back to classes?

‘NIMC server error invalidates linked NINs’; death toll in Imo explosion rises to 110 | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Don’t we all eat rice and stew decorated with egg?

Is this the reason investment scams have thrived?

Presidency blames Bishop Kukah for delayed delivery of Super Tucano jets | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Linda Ikeji is in the news for issues raised on #RHOLagos and they are worrisome

Movie in the Park Experience, April Edition

The Uber driver-lawyer story and why we need to stop stigmatising blue collar jobs

This is everything to know about The Village Headmaster

“There are no civilians residing in these areas” – Niger govt says after NAF bombing killed 6 children | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Is Elon Musk’s Twitter interest still capitalism?

‘Their parents and their kids’ | From a terrorists’ attack to a NAF airstrike

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