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JTF arrests ‘Master-trainer’ of Boko Haram female suicide bombers (READ)
by Kolapo Olapoju The Joint Task Force (JTF) has arrested a man who is alleged to be the 'master trainer' of Boko Haram female suicide bombers, alongside 16 females…
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Another Ebola case confirmed: Victim toll rises to 10 persons (READ)
by Kolapo Olapoju The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu has confirmed another case of Ebola in Lagos, making a total of 10 cases of victims of the Ebola virus…
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WAEC results released: Mass failure in Maths & English [DETAILS]
by Kolapo Olapoju The West Africa Examination Council, WAEC has released the result for the May/June 2014 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), where it recorded mass failure in…
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Follow the ladder to heaven: We love this hilarious comedy skit! (WATCH)
by Kolapo Olapoju Y'all remember Agnes Iro? She was a gospel singer from back in the days when men were boys! One of her popular songs, 'follow the ladder'…
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Meet ‘Adorable Pixie’, the 2-year-old girl who lives like a diva (PHOTOS)
by Kolapo Olapoju She's 2-years-old but she lives like a diva! Adorable Pixie, as she's known has become a huge hit on Instagram after sharing hundreds of photographs showing off…
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NYSC has launched an app for corpers (LOOK, DETAILS)
by Kolapo Olapoju The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has launched an app for youth corps members. According to Director General of the scheme, Brigadier General Johnson…
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RED is hiring: Are you ready to change the world? This is your chance to show us what you’ve got
by Kolapo Olapoju Are you ready change the world, do the heavy lifting, no matter how tough it gets? Be passionate about the media, how it can empower and…
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HOT STUFF: Funmi Iyanda, Adaeze Yobo, the Fashanu ladies & more hit the African Fashion Week in London (PHOTOS)
by Kolapo Olapoju The African Fashion Week 2014, hosted by London, commenced on Friday, 8 August, and some Nigerian celebrities turned up. Ace broadcaster Funmi Iyanda was spotted with…
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Scientists say a 2-year-old boy from Guinea started the Ebola outbreak [DETAILS]
by Kolapo Olapoju Scientists believe they have traced the Ebola virus disease to patient zero, a two-year-old boy who died on 6 December, 2013. The toddler fell sick in…
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I “am not a tin god” | Omisore says he is still consulting
by Kolapo Olapoju Gracious losing - or winning - has never quite been his strongpoint. Iyiola Omisore lost the recently concluded Osun election to Rauf Aregbesola, but he is…
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And one more thing: Did you see the ‘Omisore groundnut oil’ for Osun voters (LOOK)
by Kolapo Olapoju Osunstate governor, Rauf Aregbesola shared odourless fufu, while the People's Democratic Party candidate, Iyiola Omisore was the better giver; sharing rice and cooking oil. Maybe Omisore…
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Omotola & her family head to South Africa for Summer! (PHOTOS)
by Kolapo Olapoju You have to love the family swag Omosexy puts on. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, her pilot husband, her new-producer son and the rest of the clan were spotted…
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“Stealing is my business, I do it with passion” | Notorious armed robber confesses in Kano
by Kolapo Olapoju At the Kano State police command on Saturday, 9 August, a notorious robber, Aminu Garba, popularly known as Maishanu, recently arrested, said he shared N2.5 million…
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Julius Agwu is serious | This is why he wants to be governor of Rivers (READ)
by Kolapo Olapoju If you think Julius Agwu is joking about wanting to be the next Governor of Rivers State, have a swift rethink! The ace comedian, who has…
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Ebola: Fear grips Aso Rock | Read why
by Kolapo Olapoju Apparently, there are thousands of bats flying around the Presidential villa! During the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, 6…
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We never hespererit: Femi Fani-Kayode congratulates Aregbesola
by Kolapo Olapoju Politicians are waking up to the real world. First it was Labour candidate, Fatai Akinbade, who after initially saying he would shock the world and win Osun…
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Some Ugandans are gay, get over it: Homosexuals hold pride parade (PHOTOS)
by Kolapo Olapoju Several Ugandan homosexuals and their supporters have held their first gay pride parade on Saturday, 9 August, at Botanical gardens on the shores of Lake Victoria,…
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See how much P-square gave to an orphanage in Cameroon (LOOK)
by Kolapo Olapoju Forget all the drama, their hearts are in the right place. The P-square brothers are presently in Yaounde, Cameroon for a concert, and they made a…
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Money, the fuel of love – on#WeekendGroove with Damilola Jagun
I once read a fabled romantic tale that ended with a handsome street beggar marrying a wealthy lady. I closed the book with a rueful smile creased on my…
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How Kunle Afolayan was isolated from Kenyans on flight because of Ebola
by Kolapo Olapoju One more problem for the Nigerian traveller. Nollywood director, Kunle Afolayan and his younger brother, actor and singer, Gabriel Afolayan recently arrived Bel Ombre, Seychelles. Afolayan…
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How US church cancelled man’s funeral because he was gay
by Kolapo Olapoju Even in death, he is still being persecuted for his sexuality! The night before his husband's funeral, Kendall Capers received a shocking message informing of the…
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They say D’banj is about to propose to a billionaire’s daughter (READ, LOOK)
by Kolapo Olapoju Bangalee might just be the next celebrity to tie the marital knot! Our dear friends at BellaNaija are reporting that Nigerian superstar, D'banj is set to…
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CAPTION THIS: What’s Gov. Aregbesola discussing with his son, Kabiru?
by Kolapo Olapoju It has to be strategy, no? The Osun governor, Rauf Aregbesola and his son, Kabiru stands at the balcony of their native home in Ifofin, Ilesha.…
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BOOM: See how Omobola Johnson disowned a director in her ministry
by Kolapo Olapoju The Minister of Communication Technology, Omobola Johnson has dissociated herself from the comments of a deputy director in her ministry, who claimed that the use of…
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These people survived Boko Haram, only to die in the hands of a deadly disease
by Kolapo Olapoju After about five people were confirmed dead last week following the outbreak of cholera, Borno health officials have confirmed that the death toll from the outbreak…
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Hospital expose: Ebola victim, Patrick Sawyer wanted to take the virus to Calabar
by Kolapo Olapoju Patrick Sawyer, the Liberian-American man who imported the Ebola virus disease (EVD) to Nigeria, attempted to forcefully discharge himself from First Consultant Medical Centre, Obalende, and…
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FG places 139 people on Ebola surveillance [DETAILS]
by Kolapo Olapoju According to the Federal Government, 139 people have been placed under surveillance following their alleged contact with the Liberian victim of the deadly Ebola virus. The…
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How hot are Ebuka & Osas Ighodaro on the new covers of Complete Fashion? (LOOK)
by Kolapo Olapoju Rubbin' Minds host, Ebuka Uchendu is on the cover of the new Complete Fashion , alongside budding actress, Osas Ighodaro. Ebuka is clad in a army-green traditional…
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“Upon my integrity and honour” | NMA president resigns because he suspended doctors’ strike
by Kolapo Olapoju Dr. Kayode Obembe, the President of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has resigned from his position. Obembe said he was leaving the post following the controversies that…
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Obasanjo’s brother-in-law, Henry Abebe is dead
by Kolapo Olapoju Henry Abebe, the younger brother of late former First Lady, Mrs Stella Obasanjo has died. He reportedly died in the wee hours of Friday, 8 August between…
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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