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Kano singer who was given the death penalty for blasphemy will be tried again – Appeal Court
A musician who was sentenced to death for allegedly insulting the Prophet Muhammad was given a new trial by the Court of Appeal in Kano on Wednesday. Aminu Yahaya-Sharif, a…
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ASUU, FG meeting deadlocked, lecturers stage walk-out; Social media influencer jailed over alleged N110m fraud | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
ASUU, FG meeting deadlocked, lecturers stage walk-outPower generation falls by 503MW, workers threaten strikeSocial media influencer jailed over alleged N110m fraudGunmen kidnap commissioner in NasarawaGunmen attack Imo market, kill motorcyclist…
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Adekunle and Shegzz nearly come to blows over food #BBnaija
On Tuesday night, level two housemates Sheggz and Adekunle nearly got into a fight over what appeared to be food. Before their huge outburst, relations between the two housemates were…
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Rema and Selena Gomez share kisses at his concert in Los Angeles
The popular American singer Selena Gomez attended Rema's show in Los Angeles, which he hosted as part of his current North American tour. Highlights from the program include images of…
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Rihanna’s boyfriend, A$AP Rocky, charged with two counts of assault with a firearm
According to the authorities, A$AP Rocky is facing charges of two counts of armed assault in Los Angeles. In an incident that happened in November of last year, the US…
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Signs of an outbreak of monkeypox in Ebonyi State
One active case of the monkeypox outbreak has been reported in Abakaliki, sending chills through the 13 local government areas of Ebonyi State. Additionally, 32 suspected cases were noted, but…
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Army thwarts ISWAP ambush, kills IEDs specialist, 3 others in Borno; Termites ‘eat up’ NSITF documents containing expenditures worth N17bn | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Army thwarts ISWAP ambush, kills IEDs specialist, 3 others in BornoTermites 'eat up’ NSITF documents containing expenditures worth N17bnNigeria’s inflation hits 17-year high amid soaring food pricesPoliceman gets IGP award…
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William Ruto wins Kenya’s presidential election
William Ruto, Kenya's current vice president, has been named the victor of the just-concluded presidential election in the East African nation. In order to overcome Raila Odinga, his closest rival,…
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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Surges To 19.64%
Nigeria’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), which gauges how much prices have changed for goods and services, increased from the previous month's 18.60% to 19.64% in July 2022. According to the…
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Will Daniella be able to cope now that Khalid has been evicted from the house? #BBNaijaS7
On Sunday night, the second live eviction show for Big Brother Naija season 7 took place, and two housemates were eliminated. The third and fourth housemates to depart the show…
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Nigeria defeats South Korea in the U-20 Women’s World Cup; SERAP asks INEC to allow seven million Nigerians to complete Voter Registration | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nigeria defeats South Korea in the U-20 Women's World CupSERAP asks INEC to Allow seven million Nigerians to complete Voter RegistrationNigeria's oil revenues are declining, FG blames theft.Nasarawa guarantees the…
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Here are the highlights from Nigerian gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo’s Traditional Wedding
The traditional wedding of gospel artiste, Mercy Chinwo, and her boo, Pastor Blessed, took place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Friday, August 12. Since it was revealed that Pastor…
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Top 15 Greatest Old Nollywood Movies of all Time
The internet these days has been populated by memes from what is now termed “Old Nollywood” These memes take us to a time when our stories, though low budget with…
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Groovy finds comfort in the arms of Phyna, few days after his heartthrob was disqualified #BBNaijaS7
Last night saw things get a little steamy between Groovy and Phyna. After lights out, the housemates were observed cuddling aggressively and moving their bodies under the duvet. This…
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Atiku’s men behind suit against PDP, Tambuwal –Wike; Nigeria’s Falconets beat France in group opener at FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Atiku’s men behind suit against PDP, Tambuwal –WikeBuhari launches national crisis management doctrineNigeria’s Falconets beat France in group opener at FIFA U20 Women's World CupU.S. extradites three Nigerians from UK…
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I can bet $10k Peter Obi will come distant third – Deji Adeyanju
Deji Adeyanju, a human rights activist and coordinator of Concerned Nigeria, said he is willing to wager $10,000 with any Peter Obi followers (Obidients) in Nigeria or abroad that Obi…
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Fire outbreak at the National Assembly destroys office supplies and records
A fire broke out at the new wing of the National Assembly on Thursday, resulting in the destruction of several documents and office supplies. In a statement released on Thursday,…
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“Thieves” steal N31m from Katsina State Government House; Wike sues Atiku, Tambuwal, demands recognition as candidate | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
“Thieves” steal N31m from Katsina State Government HouseTerrorists creating ‘parallel’ govt in Kaduna - El RufaiWike sues Atiku, Tambuwal, demands recognition as candidateMalami, NGF on collision course over $418m deductionsImpending…
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Alleged Lesbian stabs partner’s husband to death in Anambra
A suspected lesbian stabbed her partner's husband to death in a community in Anambra State's Onitsha South Local Government Area. The event occurred around 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday. The victim,…
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5 Reasons Why Every Nigerian Should Be a Feminist
Feminism is described as the belief in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes. Feminism aims to combat the persistent systemic injustices that affect women's lives on a…
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Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour wins Labour party Gubernatorial substitution primaries for Lagos State; Sultan, CAN sign peace pact against 2023 elections | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour wins Labour party Gubernatorial substitution primaries for Lagos StateJAMB releases results of 2022 mop-up UTMETrain attackers release seven more hostagesNigeria develops sustainable energy transition planSultan, CAN sign peace…
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Tuface and his Baby Mamas: An Inquisition into Nigeria’s Patriarchal System
About Tuface Idibia Innocent “Tuface” Idibia is a name that's synonymous with African music royalty. He first rose to fame as a member and lead vocalist in the band “Plantashun…
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Kaduna Train Attack: Terrorists release seven more train passengers
Another seven hostages, including a family of six and a woman, were freed by the terrorists that assaulted the AK-9 Abuja-Kaduna train passengers on March 28. The names of the…
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Former Manchester United player, Ryan Giggs, charged with headbutting former girlfriend
Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs has been charged with assault for headbutting his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville. The Manchester United great, according to Ms. Greville, aggressively headbutted her in the…
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Kizz Daniel apologizes to Tanzanians, promises free show on Friday; ASUU declares ongoing examinations at Kaduna university illegal, seeks cancellation | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Kizz Daniel apologizes to Tanzanians, promises free show on Friday.ASUU declares ongoing examinations at Kaduna University illegal, seeks cancellationAbia women protest doctor”s continued detention nine weeks after his kidnapping.Controversy over…
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Legendary tennis player, Serena Williams, has announced her retirement
The tennis champion of the United States, Serena Williams, declared on Tuesday that "the countdown has begun" to her retirement from the game. The 23-time Grand Slam champion continued by…
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The Zoonotic Langya Virus: Everything You Need to Know About the New Contagion That Has Infected 35 People in China
At least 35 people in two regions of China have been infected with the new infectious strain of the Zoonotic Langya virus, also known as LayV. The mainland Henan and…
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Owo Church Massacre Suspects Arrested – General Irabor
The suspects in a terrorism attack on the Saint Francis Catholic Church in Owo have been taken into custody two months after the alleged occurrence. This information was revealed on…
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Kizz Daniel arrested, freed from police custody in Tanzania; UK museum to return 72 looted Benin artifacts | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Kizz Daniel arrested, freed from police custody in TanzaniaHealth workers absent as measles outbreak kills 50 in RiversNigerian Novelist, and director, Biyi Bandele is deadUK museum to return 72 looted…
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Like other professional lackeys, Sanwo-Olu’s entire career has been made possible by the interventions of powerful patrons – Jandor
The Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, Jandor, has taken to social media to respond to some of the claims made about his candidacy by the sitting Governor of Lagos…
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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