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YNaija2015.com & the Co-Creation Hub present The #OsunDecides Election War Room | Tolu Ogunlesi, Chioma Chuka, ‘Yemi Adamolekun, Ayokunle Odekunle, others lead analysis today
by Kolapo Olapoju YNaija2015.com, Nigeria’s leading political blog has announced a novel approach to covering elections in Nigeria – with The YNaija2015 Election War Room. The war-room kicks off…
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Family of Lagos nurse who died from Ebola now on the run
by David Cyril Family members of the Nigerian nurse who died after getting infected with the Ebola virus are on the run. Nigeria is the fourth West African country…
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Tunde Kara: How Ebola has been killing faith in Christianity since 1976
by Tunde Kara I was raised the Christian way; taught to believe in the Almighty God. I believe the bible stories my mum read (still reads) to me; stories of…
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Ajegunle.org: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria activates 3-week Google Web Training for community youth
by Kolapo Olapoju Ajegunle.org, an initiative of Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN), which connects young people with ICT enabled opportunities to help access better livelihoods, has just completed a Google…
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INEC denies its officials were arrested for diverting voting materials in Osun (UPDATED)
by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress has alleged that two officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Obokun Local government area of Osun state were arrested…
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Bum implants or not, ‘Kenya’s Kim Kadarshian’, Vera Sidika can TWERK (WATCH)
by Kolapo Olapoju They say she's artificial, and she's Kenya's Kim Kadarshian, but she's a natural twerker! And no doubt, her ASS can really clap. Watch Vera Sidika in…
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Davido says these people will protect him from Ebola (LOOK)
by Kolapo Olapoju Davido says he's protected from Ebola, but how sure is he? The singer who is currently in Abidjan, Ivory Coast for a concert shared a photo…
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Ebola outbreak will get worse – “for a number of months” – WHO says
by David Cyril Keiji Fukuda, head of health security at the World Health Organization in a report today the 8 of August 2014; demand that the four affected…
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Glam squad: Isoken Ogiemwonyi talks about building L’Espace with Michelle Dede (WATCH)
by Kolapo Olapoju Isoken Ogiemwonyi, the co-owner of retail store L’Espace recently had a chat with Michelle Dede for Glam Report TV. She talks about building her fashion brand…
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Ebola: Why NNPC shut down its clinic in Lagos today
by David Cyril The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) today 8, August 2014, announced the indefinite shutdown of its clinic in the Muri Okunola area of Victoria Island, Lagos, in…
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70-year-old pastor and son in court for attempted murder in Ilorin [DETAILS]
by Kolapo Olapoju Ibigbemi Ajayi, a 70-year-old Ilorin-based pastor and his 17-year-old son, Joel, have been arraigned before an Ilorin Magistrate’s Court for attempted murder and culpable homicide. Father…
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Security officer shoots 3 undergraduates in the University of Calabar [DETAILS]
by Kolapo Olapoju Three undergraduates of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) were hit by stray bullets from the rifle of a security officer of the university on the evening…
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Nigerian man being treated for Ebola in Benin Republic
by Kolapo Olapoju A Nigerian is currently being treated for the Ebola Virus disease in the Republic of Benin. Benin Republic Health Minister, Dorotheé Gazard, disclosed this yesterday, 7…
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#OsunDecides: Osogbo goes dry as early curfew kicks in
by Godwin Akanfe The restriction of movement announced by the Osun state commissioner of police, Austin Ekhavbahbokun, has kicked in. Announcing the restriction on Friday, the police boss said that it…
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Ile-Ife sealed off by Nigerian Army [DETAILS, PHOTOS]
by Godwin Akanfe The university town of Ile-Ife has been sealed off by soldiers of the Nigerian Army. Travellers who were hoping to beat this evening's curfew met a rude…
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This lady says she started the ‘salt and water’ Ebola joke (READ)
by Kolapo Olapoju As the 'salt and water' Ebola preventive measure spreads around Nigeria, a certain lady, Adesewa, says she is the brain behind the farce. She wrote a…
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It’s ON: Osun Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Maishanu is replaced
by Kolapo Olapoju The Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Maishanu has been temporarily removed from his position. He has been replaced with another commissioner from Police Headquarters, Abuja.…
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Meet Infinix Zero, the trending Android smartphone
by David Cyril There is so much excitement about the new Infinix Zero! This is the device that is set to dwarf all others in terms of performance and…
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EMERGENCY: 2 more Nigerians confirmed with Ebola
by Kolapo Olapoju It has been announced by the Federal Government that two more Nigerians have been confirmed to have contacted the Ebola virus disease. So far, only one…
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This is the suit that keeps Ebola away – but how do health workers get it? (LOOK, READ)
by Kolapo Olapoju Sheik Umar Khan, a Sierra Leone doctor treating Ebola patients, was wearing a protective gear, yet somehow, he caught the virus and died from it. This instance…
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10 things you should know about Ebola in Nigeria | An infectious disease epidemiologist speaks
by Chikwe Ihekweazu We are putting up this post as a result of increasing demand for information on this disease. As of today, the 7th of August 2014 there…
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American schools are now preparing for Ebola [DETAILS]
by Kolapo Olapoju Ebola virus might be spreading fast across West Africa, but Americans are apparently taking no chances. Schools have begun to put protocol in place for students…
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Blame it on the ‘zobo’ | Official says that’s why 17-year-old Nigerian weightlifter failed drug test
by Kolapo Olapoju Everyday, we learn new things! Who could have imagined that taking a harmless drink of Zobo would be Chika Amalaha's undoing. The 17-year-old Nigerian weightlifter was…
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Osun State University students are not impressed with Aregbesola [DETAILS]
By Adedayo Ademuwagun It is now less than 24 hours to the gubernatorial election in Osun, and the Osun State University main campus in Osogbo is empty. The students…
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We are sorry Patrick Sawyer brought Ebola to Nigeria – Liberia apologises
by Kolapo Olapoju The Liberian Government has apologised to the Nigeria government over the case of Liberian-American, Patrick Sawyer, who knowingly brought the deadly Ebola Virus into Nigeria. Mr.…
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#OsunDecides: Thousands gather in Osogbo as Omisore shares cash
by Godwin Akanfe There were thousands of people at the field beside the OYESTECH training centre in Osogbo this afternoon. They were there to receive a sum of money…
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The TV Switch: FG to partner with private sector on digitisation [DETAILS]
by Rachel Olusola Ahead of Nigeria’s January 2015 deadline for the switch-over to digital television broadcasting, the Federal Government has stated that it would partner private sector firms in…
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Why do people, and things, become popular? | A YNaija Investigation
by Adedayo Ademuwagun 10 years ago, a young Nigerian based in London returned to Nigeria and did a song. The song became a hit instantly, and a few years…
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“Where is Vector?” | After one year away, here’s your answer! (LISTEN)
by Kolapo Olapoju After one year of creative hibernation, the man some have called Nigeria’s finest lyricist, Vector is ready to offload! The rapper celebrates his 30th birthday today,…
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Opinion: Why polling agents cannot be 300metres away from polling units
by Bisola Bakare At the stakeholders forum held yesterday, the 6th day of August, 2014, at the Leisure Spring Hotel, Osogbo, the Chairman of INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega, originally…
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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