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The Big 5: President Buhari returns; Dino Melaye says INEC cannot continue with his recall; and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari returns After his 9-day trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, followed…
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The Late 5: Buhari congratulates Merkel; Peter Okoye says his brother threatened to kill his wife; and other top stories
Good evening Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversations today: President Muhammadu Buhari has joined other world leaders to congratulate German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her victory at the…
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The Big 5: Federal Government to prosecute over 2,500 Boko Haram members; Idyl wins The Voice Nigeria; and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government has announced its plan for a "special prosecution" of at least 2,541 suspected Boko…
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The Late 5: President Buhari to spend four days in London; Boko Haram reportedly kills nine IDPs in Borno; and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari will spend four days in London, his media assistant, Femi Adesina, told BBC Hausa on Friday.…
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Tammy Abraham denies leaving England for Nigeria
Chelsea striker Kevin Oghenetega Tamaraebi Bakumo-Abraham, known as Tammy Abraham has denied reports that he is set to switch international allegiances to Nigeria in a bid to play at next…
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5 amazing videos of Nigerian Ventriloquists that’ll make you fall in love with the art
Many Nigerians haven't gotten over the fact that 12 year old, ventriloquist, Darci Lynne won America's Got Talent, beating even the Nigerian-beloved Kechi Okwuchi. To some, it made absolutely no sense. I…
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The Big 5: Non-academic staff of Nigerian universities calls off strike; World’s richest woman dies at 94; and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Following the lead of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the non-teaching staff of Nigerian universities…
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The Late 5: Buhari jets off to London; Customs intercepts over 2,000 pump action rifles in Lagos; and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has left New York, where he attended the United Nations General Assembly, and is heading to…
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What Buhari’s ‘proscription’ of IPOB means
After the Minister of Information Lai Muhammed revealed on Wednesday that President Muhammadu Buhari has begun the proscription of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) secessionist group, Google search engine…
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The Big 5: President Buhari meets Trump; FG accuses France, UK of supporting IPOB; and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari met with the President of United States, Donald Trump, at a Luncheon in honour of selected…
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The Late 5: Health workers embark on nationwide strike; Diezani cleared of fraud charge; and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: What would have happened without the military's Operation Python Dance II in the South-East? Well, Minister of Information,…
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Announcing resumption is to turn the students and public against us – ASUU LAUTECH
The Western Regional Zonal coordinator, of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dr. Ade Adejumo said in a chat with our correspondent that asking students to resume without sorting…
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Understanding the complexity of the ongoing strike action in LAUTECH
As the national Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), suspended its one-month-and-six days-long strike on Monday, the reaction from thousands of students across the country was surprisingly unenthusiastic. Students took to…
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The Big 5: Nigerian Air Force joins Operation Python Dance II; ‘Army may have killed Nnamdi Kanu’; and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck central Mexico Tuesday, with the death toll rising to up to 139…
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Why Trump called North Korea leader ‘Rocket Man’
United States president Donald Trump shocked the world on Tuesday when he called the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "Rocket Man" while delivering his very first address at the…
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The Late 5: Buhari addresses world leaders at the 72nd #UNGA; Students react to suspension of ASUU strike; and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhamadu Buhari Tuesday addressed world leaders at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly. Delivering his speech, Buhari thanked…
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Apple releases new iOS 11 update for iPhone and iPad
Apple’s newest operating system iOS 11 is out today - exactly one week after the launch of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X - and is available for iPhone and…
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How to upgrade your iPhone to iOS 11
Just days after launching its new flagship smartphones, iPhone 8 and iPhone X (pronounced iPhone 10), Apple has released a new update for its operating system - iOS 11. The…
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The Big 5: ASUU suspends strike; IPOB says Nnamdi Kanu has gone missing; and other top stories
Good morning Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: After 36 days, the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) has finally suspended its strike. The ASUU…
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Premier League: Top 10 players of the season so far
Following Gameweek 5, the Premier League is already tensing up as Manchester City and Manchester United maintain the top spot on the table. As Jose Mourinho’s Man. United and Pep…
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The Big 5: Buhari arrives New York; ASUU to meet with FG today; and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived New York, United States of America for the 72nd session of the…
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The Late 5: Army declares IPOB a ‘terrorist organisation’; Buhari to visit London after UN meeting; and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: In the most recent development, the Defence Headquarters has labelled the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a…
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The Big 5: Army not withdrawing from Abia; APC begins restructuring talks; and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: In a recent development, The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that soldiers will be withdrawn from the…
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The Late 5: ‘Troops withdraw from Abia’; LAUTECH calls of months-long strike; and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: The Nigerian Army has agreed to withdraw its soldiers from Aba and Umuahia in Abia, according to the…
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BREAKING: LAUTECH set to reopen on Friday
After months of total shutdown, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, will reopen on Friday, September 15, 2017, according to a statement by the University registrar Jacob Agboola. Mr.…
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IPOB vs Nigerian Army: How one move changed everything
What started out as a “show-of-force” by the Nigerian Army in the Southeast has rapidly escalated into widespread tribal agitation. Following the army’s alleged attack on the home of the…
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The Big 5: Labour congress to begin indefinite strike; NASS postpones resumption; and other top stories
Good Morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The United Labour Congress has threatened that workers in the country would embark on an indefinite strike…
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Photos: Highlights from Apple’s iPhone 8 and iPhone X launch
Apple launched its latest flagship smartphones, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X, in a highly publicised keynote event on Tuesday. The event was held at Apple Park’s Steve Jobs…
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The Late 5: Nnamdi Kanu is to blame; Civil servants reject recession report; and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: The South East Renewal Group (SERG) has blamed the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi…
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“Is force really necessary, FG?” | Reactions trail Operation Python Dance 2
The social media space has been torn in two since the recent debacle between the Nigerian Army and the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The…
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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