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“I’ve paid my dues” | Bishop Kukah and the presidency’s exchange continues
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina and his Senior Special Assistant, Garba Shehu, only…
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Dr Owen is ‘happy to spend Easter with his family’ but how do we stop abuse of power?
In late March, we reported the case of Dr Owen Edo-Ojo, who was brutalised by a naval officer for an inexplicable 'offence' and how he was hospitalised, having been shot…
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“No rape of anyone took place on our watch” – Chrisland School; Buhari’s aide accuses ‘evil speakers’ of dividing Nigeria | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Buhari's aide accuses 'evil speakers' of dividing Nigeria Tinubu preaches nation-building in Easter message Debby evicted from Nigerian Idol, Ice Prince joins as guest judge"No rape of anyone took place…
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The Chrisland ‘Truth and Dare’ incident and what rape really means in the case
Under the Penal Code, sex with a girl who is under 14 years of age, or who is of unsound mind is rape, irrespective of whether is consent. The Child…
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Corruption is the only thing thriving under Buhari – Bishop Kukah; anti-graft officials accuse Buhari of obstructing corruption fight | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
*'EFCC, ICPC officials accuse Buhari of sabotaging fight against corruption' | *Joint task force reportedly kills 10 Boko Haram commanders in Lake Chad region | *Buhari has allowed corruption to thrive - Bishop Kukah | *Labour minister, Ngige, declares for presidency | *West African scientists to boost COVID-19 vaccine production
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The landlord’s case of molestation brings issues of child abuse to the fore
Samuel Adekoya tied the victims with a rope and dragged them to the ground for excreting in his compound.
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Orlando Julius: The ‘Jagua Nana’ legend and more
Popular Nigerian Saxophonist, Orlando Julius has died, aged 79. His wife, Latoya Ekemode, confirmed his death to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. Latoya said, “Yes,…
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“Who never fuck up” is the latest excuse for what many call bad behaviour
In case you live in the woods, there is a new trend in town, and, as with many other slangs, it is becoming a common lingo on social media. You…
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Lekki-Ikoyi tollgate: Sanwo-Olu agrees on tolling concessions; NASS approves ₦4trn for subsidy | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
NASS approves ₦4trn for subsidy up from ₦442.72 billionThe Real Housewives Of Lagos stars break record after first episode‘8 years after Chibok, 11,536 schools closed, over 1,500 pupils abducted’Lekki-Ikoyi tollgate:…
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Tinubu declares that he “never lost a single election”; INEC says 45% voter registrations invalid | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
45% of new voter registrations invalid - INECNASU, SSANU to announce indefinite strike Northern elders ask Buhari to resign over insecurity Bola Tinubu declares that he “never lost a single…
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Simon Harry: The 8 months data icon who has joined the statistic
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has confirmed the death of the Statistician-General of the Federation (SGF), Dr Simon Harry. Director, Communication and Public Relations Department, Ichedi Joel, confirmed Harry’s passage saying,…
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Emenike says ‘my heart cannot take it anymore’; 4 PDP aspirants agree on consensus arrangement | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Federal government establishes three new polytechnics Father of Iniubong Umoren's alleged killer says son has mental disorder 4 PDP presidential aspirants agree on consensus arrangementDisplaced persons in Nigeria now 3.3…
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INEC releases final list of candidates for the 2022 Osun Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates eligible to participate in the July 16, 2022, gubernatorial election in Osun. It was earlier reported that…
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On the school feeding programme that takes ₦12bn monthly
At a two-day stakeholder's consultative workshop on the development of a national policy for NHGSFP in Abuja, the National Coordinator, National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), Dr Umar Bindir, said the…
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Tinubu says he has no ‘son’ that will make a presidential declaration; Ngige says he is tired of ASUU strikes | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
* Tinubu says he has no 'son' to make such a declaration *Bandits kill 78 people in Plateau *Youths write IGP, demand probe, justice for Osinachi *Labour Minister, Ngige, explains why he is tired of ASUU strikes *JAMB releases 2022 UTME mock results
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Osinachi: Why religious institutions must frown on cases of abuse
Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late gospel artiste, Osinachi, has been arrested by the police over the death of his wife. Osinachi, aged 42, died Friday after spending days at…
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Why I am running for president | Full text of Yemi Osinbajo’s declaration
WHY I AM RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT, BY OSINBAJO *My experiences, insights, opportunities must be used for Nigeria and Nigerians, VP adds In the past seven years, I have served as…
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‘Osinbajo to declare to run for presidency today’; FG blames national grid collapse on vandalism | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
*Osinbajo to declare to run for the presidency today *101 cocaine parcels found in children’s duvets *MNJTF kills ISWAP commander, 19 others in Borno *FG blames national grid collapse on…
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NEPA is trending because the National Grid went out again | Nigerians react
For the fifth time in the first quarter of 2022, the national grid has gone out. Several Nigerian cities including the Federal Capital Territory were thrown into darkness. The country's…
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Families of kidnapped train passengers protest FG inaction; Kanu files ₦50bn suit against FG | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
*Buhari seeks approval of ₦4trn for petrol subsidy in 2022 *Kanu files ₦50 billion suit against FG for human rights violation *Spanish footballers’ association to sue Huesca over ‘violation’ of…
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The Real Housewives of Lagos will debut on April 8 | See other details
The Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOLagos) will debut exclusively on Showmax on April 8, 2022, with new episodes every Friday. Produced by Livespot 360, RHOLagos follows the extravagant lives of…
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Meet Judith Akatugba, General Manager of Lasgidi FM
Judith Akatugba is a management professional who has played in the media sector with over 17 years of cognate work experience. Her core competence hangs on five main pillars: commercial…
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#JusticeforUmoren: ‘I had fever that day, reason I first pleaded guilty’ – Umoren’s alleged rapist, killer, denies ever meeting her
*Court orders FG to reserve 35% of public offices for women | *Iniubong Umoren’s alleged rapist, killer, denies ever meeting her | *Universities can remain shut until right things are done, says ASUU | *UN chair raises the alarm over organ harvesting disguised as ritual killings | *South, Middle Belt, Ndigbo leaders rage as PDP dumps zoning
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PDP reportedly shuns zoning; Ondo Amotekun, Soldiers clash over arrest of 100 cows | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
*PDP reportedly shuns zoning, throws open party’s 2023 presidential ticket *Kano court sentences atheist to 24 years in prison *FG identifies over 1,500 civil servants with fake employment letters *Expert lists 3 reasons Kaduna is vulnerable to terrorists' attacks *Ondo Amotekun, Soldiers clash over arrest of 100 cows
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Electoral Act alone will not guarantee credible polls – INEC; Elon Musk acquires 9.2% stake in Twitter | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
*Report identifies key actors in lingering insecurity *Elon Musk acquires 9.2% stake in Twitter *Electoral Act alone will not guarantee credible polls - INEC *Bandits kidnap 22 in community near Kaduna-Abuja…
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#YNaija2023: The series leading up to the general elections, starting from ‘Top to Bottom’
How many times have you heard that 2023 is here? Once, twice, thrice or more times than you remember. It is because it is already here, in the election sense.…
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Godwin Emefiele’s silence is not golden and he either resigns or speaks up
You may have seen, in recent times, that the Central Bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, is supposedly more political than tolerable. But, it is just a 'fan club' singing his praises.…
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El-Rufai said terrorists’ locations are not hidden knowledge and now threatens to hire mercenaries | What do we not know?
After visiting the President, Muhammadu Buhari, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to update him on the happenings since the Monday night train attack, the Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, vowed to…
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NIPOST launches e-commerce services, but is in the news for alleged missing item
The Nigerian Postal Services (NIPOST) March 15, 2022, said it had left analogue operations behind and embraced technological solutions to bring quality services to Nigerians. Postmaster-General of the Federation, Dr.…
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FG thinks we still use face masks and has given a directive to that effect
In a 'turn of events' and waking up to the reality that Nigerians have almost moved on from the reality of COVID-19, Nigeria's Federal Government Wednesday, said that the wearing…
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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
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