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Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: What the House of Representatives needs to know
by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu Like a lot of men of means, Femi Otedola is not liked by quite a few people. Depending on what side of the fence you choose to…
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Opinion: Puritan clubs (Arsenal), salary caps, and the problem with football
by Jide Taiwo For the purpose of full disclosure, I am an Arsenal fan. But that has not hindered me from seeing other clubs' successes and the shortcomings of mine.…
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Photo of the Day: Central Bank of Lawan now open
by Staff Writer is minting his own money...and it is not worth the paper it is printed on.
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Spotted! L’Espace and Obsidian Summer campaign competition
From the 2nd to 31st of July, we will be giving away goodie bags containing pieces from fabulous designers and lifestyle vendors from L'Espace worth a N100,000 each to three people.…
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How much? N 2.19 trillion spent on fuel subsidy in 2011
by Staff Writer The country should be awash with petrol, if the figures from last year's fuel subsidy payments are to be believed. The finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said yesterday at a…
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Alibaba: Slippers get size: Aristos and the young babes
Which begs the question: why don't these guys (40-60) date their female age-mates (40-60)? Why the small-small girls? You hear excuses like, the older babes have passed their prime. They…
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WATCH: The Verge reviews Google Nexus 7 $200 tablet
by Staff Writer The Kindle Fire and Barnes & Noble Nook now look like clacking abacuses now that Google has swung into the lead with their awesomely specced Google Nexus…
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Femke becomes Funke: Sex and closed draperies
One last time I take a look out the large window. I spent so many hours sitting in its sill, thinking, enjoying the view over the Utrecht houses onto the Dutch…
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Femi goes to court: Otedola sues Lawan, Tambuwal for N250 billion damages
by Staff Writer As the investigations over the $620,000 bribery fiasco involving Farouk Lawan and oil magnate, Femi Otedola tries to gain some traction after being stonewalled by many of the parties…
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LISTEN: Ms. Chief’s ‘Wanting’ not a “long ting”
by Staff Writer There has been a fascinating trend going on in Nigerian music: the infusion of dancehall beats and pronunciations. While it is largely hit and miss for most artists, Ms.…
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Explosions and gunfire reported in Damaturu
Eyewitnesses in Damaturu, capital of Yobe are reporting mutiple bomb explosions and gunfires. A Trust report confirms that sounds of several explosions and gunfire are reported by residents of Nyanya,…
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Photo of the day: Is he passed out or knocked out? Girl’s got to get her man to the altar
by Staff Writer Going to the chapel, and we're gonna get maaaaaaried...by force!
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WATCH: “Rap is who I am” ex-beauty queen Munachi Abi
by Staff Writer Her tough, brash persona is very much in the back ground as Muna gives a soft-spoken beauty queen-esque interview to Hip On TV. Watch: Video Courtesy: Hip On…
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Dele Momodu—Kola Abiola: The Ultimate Crown Prince At 50
Kola Abiola Kola is an extremely intelligent man. It was impossible for him not to have been very close to his dad. He treated and worshipped his father like a…
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ACPCN is almost here? El-Rufai tweets CPC hopefuls can use ACN offices
by Staff Writer The merger talks between opposition political parties Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) look to be nearing the final stages of negotiations. Late last…
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Temitope Shittu-Alamu: I’ve got questions… Who’s got answers?
Maybe I'll just keep observing from a neutral angle. Maybe a prostitute really has genuine reasons, maybe marriages usually get sour after a while. Maybe I'll never know. For a…
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Opinion: “Tunde Bakare should leave politics alone?” – It’s time to know your logical fallacies
by Rotimi Fawole I was convinced that many would find the topic of logic and valid arguments boring. It has come as quite a surprise that the reverse is the case and I’ve…
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Opinion: A country hijacked by cabals
by Mohammed Zagga ONCE again, the House of Representatives is in the storm of another bribery scandal, coming two months after the suspension of the Committee on Capital Markets, led by…
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Opinion: How Obasanjo underdeveloped Nigeria
By Muhammad Sageer Whatever catastrophe we are going through in this country is the brainchild of ex-president, Olusegun Obasanjo. Obasanjo is the genesis of almost Nigerian problem. When Obasanjo first came to…
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Assess your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats at SWOT Analysis seminar
S.W.O.T Analysis is an explosive motivational speaking seminar aimed at helping each participant in realizing their full potential. This is a program organized by youths for youths! S.W.O.T stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and…
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Nigerian sets new record at Johns Hopkins University
From CP-Africa: Every year, thousands of young Nigerians travel to the United States to study. While many do well, only a very select few graduate top of their entire university…
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Chude Jideonwo: For the man who changed my life; Levi Ajuonuma
by Chude Jideonwo photo credit: Leadership “Are you Levi Ajuonuma?” the question escaped, my voice lowered to its depths; my mind overpowered by awe. It was 2000. I was, with…
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Opinion: Spinlet & Iroko—Are they dangerous to Nigerian music?
by Uduak Oduok I recently worked on a draft article dealing with COSON’s billion-naira lawsuits against Wazobia and Cool FM. Radio stations are also important stakeholders in the music industry and certainly any…
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Opinion: Is it time for us to dissolve Nigeria peacefully?
by Diran Apata DRIP! Drip!! Drip!!! The violent spilling of blood in our country goes on. It does not only show no sign of ceasing, it only shows signs of continuing.…
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Opinion: Choose to be happy
by Gloria Ogunbadejo ‘A man is what he thinks all day’ – Emerson Of recent, there has been so much reporting of tragedy, hurt, pain, and suffering that I have…
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Bleach perfect: Nigeria No. 1 for skin-bleaching products says World Health Organisation
Doyin Jaiyesimi In a report recently released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Nigeria has the highest percentage of users of skin bleaching . The report, which examines the dangers of…
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PHOTOS: Home, sweet home as last two Maltina ‘Sharing Happinness’ promo winners pick up their prize
The dream of owning a home is an unattainable one for some, but Maltina made that dream come true in spectacular style for five winners, as they clutched the keys to their new homes…
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Aderonke Adebanjo: When a man loves a woman…
...She knows! There’s no confusion or second guessing or any of that. Remember that quote I shared with y'all: "If he likes you, you'll know. If he doesn't, you'll be…
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Opinion: We are the cause of our own problems
Of course, every leadership is a product of its citizenry. They do not fall from the skies. It is from amongst us that we ‘elect’ them. Chinedu Anarado The mood pervading…
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Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: Reform, in the name of the Father
By the time the dead cats, monkey paws and severed heads of chickens started appearing on our front porch, no one was sure exactly who was trying to get rid…
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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