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In your words: A Way Forward for aviation in Nigeria
The country as a whole is truly devastated by the lives lost on June 3, 2012. With 153 on board and an as of yet unknown number dead on the ground…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Reuben Abati gets on Twitter, mis(fires) first salvo
Presidential Spokesman Reuben Abati has finally joined the ranks of Twitterphiles, sending three messages to the country and the world about the president's impending arrival at Lagos for a visit to the Dana Air plane…
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#DanaCrash: We’re in God’s hands?
by Joachim Mac-Ebong Life, especially in Nigeria, is like a throw of the dice. Every single movement from point A to point B is an exercise in faith. This is what my…
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#DanaCrash: Victims still in crashed plane, rescue team yet to open cabin
The fire at the site of the crashed Dana Air flight is reported to still be raging as the rescue team struggles to contain it. Victims are said to be…
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Not dead? Reports say Levi Ajuonuma is in hospital (Highly Unlikely)
photo credit: Leadership Not dead? Reports say Levi Ajuonuma is in hospital (Highly Unlikely) There are online reports indicating that family members believe former broadcaster and general manager with national…
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Tabloid round up: Terry G builds his dream home, Nollywood goes to Hollywood
So, what have the tabloids got for us this week? Terry G goess building, 'Tobi' gets a viewing, and Globacom poaches a top-level employee from Cadbury. Keep reading! ENCOMIUM FOR MAY 29,…
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Open-Mic Theatre goes 90s-Nollywood
Lala Akindoju, Creative Director of the Open Mic Theatre It is the 6th edition of Open-Mic Theatre and they are going NOLLY!!! The theme for the upcoming edition is NOLLYWOOD MOVIES…
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The Countdown begins! 2 days to go to RCCG’s Excel 2012
It is just two days to Excel 2012, an exciting and inspiring event organized by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Apapa Family), and anticipation is high. "I'm looking forward to having an…
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#TheEuropeanFilmFestivalReview: 21 movies in 21 days – ‘The Wind Blows Round’
by Oris Aigbokhaevbolo The European Film Festival recently berthed in the city of Abuja, Nigeria. Arts and movie critic Oris Aigbokhaevbolo was there and is reviewing all 21 movies screened…
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Temitope Shittu-Alamu: What made our President do such a thing?
I have never been one to write about politics or its dirty nature, seeing that it gets all clumsy and it's always shady. But the morning of the 29th May…
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#TheEuropeanFilmFestivalReview: 21 movies in 21 days – ‘The Edukators’
The European Film Festival recently berthed in the city of Abuja, Nigeria. Arts and movie critic Oris Aigbokhaevbolo was there and is reviewing all 21 movies screened at the festival.…
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OPINION: Much ado about the president’s broadcast: Clueless leaders, clueless followers
Photo: Hycinth Iyereosa by Osolake Victor Indeed, many people passing judgments on the President did not listen to the speech neither have they read a copy of it. … Yes,…
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Warning signs: Oil prices falling on the world market
by Tolu Orekoya With America slowly dropping back as Nigeria's primary market for oil and the global economy showing signs of slowing, which in turn is pushing oil prices downwards, Nigeria…
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Big Brother StarGame Daily Di-Gist #23: What a bunch of quitters
Kitchen diva by Denike & Ifedayo After the explosive verbal melee between DKB and Zainab which brought the lady to tears, DKB apologised to her for what happened earlier. At Downville, Edith has expressed herself in…
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#TheEuropeanFilmFestivalReview: 21 movies in 21 days – ‘Andalucia’
by Oris Aigbokhaevbolo The European Film Festival recently berthed in the city of Abuja, Nigeria. Arts and movie critic Oris Aigbokhaevbolo was there and is reviewing all 21 movies screened at the festival. “This F**king French…
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PHOTOS: UNILAG Protest Day 2 on Third Mainland Bridge
In the second day of their protests, Moshood Abiola University students have blocked the major Lagos thoroughfare, Third Mainland Bridge, a vital economic and commuter connection that links the Lagos…
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Breaking: WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange can be extradited to Sweden – British Supreme Court
by Tolu Orekoya Britain's Supreme Court today ruled that WikiLeak's Julian Assange can be extradited back to Sweden to face questioning by Swedish authorities over sex crimes allegedly committed by Assange. The WikiLeaks founder had…
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YNaija Editorial: Who says this is not a democracy?
In the seemingly endless battle for the soul of Nigeria (whatever and wherever that is), both sides – or all the different sides – seem to have settled upon an…
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MORE PHOTOS: ‘Na for Unilag dem kill MKO??’ UNILAG protests MAUL, police watch calmly
More pictures from Unilag (MAUL?) protests this morning and afternoon. Why were they protesting? As one of the students told our reporter: "Na for Unilag dem kill MKO? Why change…
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Nollywood Review: ‘A Christmas Passion’ with Kate Henshaw and Charles Novia
by Chioma Ezekobe Film Title: A christmas Passion DSTV Channel: 128 A Charles Novia movie MNET is sprinting on a track we barely know anything about. It beats my imagination why a…
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PHOTOS: Latest from the UNILAG Protests (UPDATED)
Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa The democracy day announcement about the change of name of the University of Lagos (Unilag) the Moshood Abiola University, sparked unrest on the campus, sending waves of unhappy students into the…
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It’s today! The Future Awards Season 7 kicks off in Style
From last year's event The Central Working Committee (CWC) of The Future Awards has announced the start of Season 7. The event will launch on Democracy Day, May 29…
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#TheEuropeanFilmFestivalReview: 21 movies in 21 days – ‘Love in the Time of Snow’
by Oris Aigbokhaevbolo The European Film Festival recently berthed in the city of Abuja, Nigeria. Arts and movie critic Oris Aigbokhaevbolo was there and is reviewing all 21 movies screened at the festival. There…
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#TheEuropeanFilmFestivalReview: 21 movies in 21 days – The story of ‘Ben and the Bullies’
by Oris Aigbokhaevbolo The European Film Festival recently berthed in the city of Abuja, Nigeria. Oris Aigbokhaevbolo was there and is reviewing all 21 movies screened at the festival. "Ben and the Bullies," is…
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Pictures: Osaze Odemwingie is now a married man
Super Eagles striker and West Bromwich Albion player Osaze Odemwingie jumped the broom and married his long-time girlfriend, Sarah Fallon. The wedding took place yesterday, May 26 in Nottingham, UK. Best wishes…
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Review: 21 movies in 21 days- This is how the Babette’s Feast went down
by Oris Aigbokhaevbolo The European Film Festival recently berthed in the city of Abuja, Nigeria. Oris Aigbokhaevbolo was there and for the next 21 days, he’ll review all 21…
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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