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[The Presidential Blog]: Davido wants us to cut Buhari some slack
It's not how we usually hear about Davido. I don't remember a time when 'Omo Baba Olowo' has ever made comment that can be considered political and hopefully this does not…
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Day 1: Countdown to Aisha Buhari’s apology #SlayageFromTheOtherRoom
We told you didn't we! This is a woman who, regardless of what any one thinks or says -that includes you, dear President Buhari- she says her piece and moves…
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Introducing the YNaija countdown to Aisha Buhari’s public apology… or not!
Today marks a week since we got a hold of the BBC Hausa interview that Aisha Buhari, wife of the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari granted that became the trigger for President…
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It’s official! Art X Lagos brings art to Nigeria in a brand new way (See Photos)
Tokini Peterside, representatives of the official sponsors and some featured artists From the 4th of November through the 6th of November, at The Civic Center, Victoria Island, the world will be…
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After meetings with Buhari, Merkel closes her doors to Nigerian migrants
It only been three days after the Germany-Nigeria bilateral talks that somehow got overshadowed by the domestic squabble between President Buhari and his wife, Aisha Buhari over totally unrelated matters.…
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Nike Orimolade: Communication Service Tax is not the change we need
by Nike Orimolade President Muhammadu Buhari rode into government on ‘people power’ which ushered in a change agenda with the aim of rescuing the ship of state and Nigerians from…
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Makeup guru, Oke Maduewesi to speak at the GTBank Fashion Weekend
Oke Maduewesi's journey to the top of Nigeria's beauty sector reflects the determination, hard work and innovation that is driving the growth of entrepreneurship in the Fashion industry. Since establishing…
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[The Presidential blog]: Buhari, his French counterpart and scandalous comments
President Buhari's latest past time seems to be some weird determination to irk Nigerians. What else can explain his recent sexist comments against his wife, Aisha Buhari, from far away Germany…
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8 other times Aisha Buhari has spoken her mind – clearly
She has been in the news for the better part of the week and you know why. But this is not a sudden eruption by a woman who is acting strangely. Do…
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[The Presidential blog]: The 7 ways Garba Shehu’s defense of Buhari doesn’t make sense
It is no News that having six aides attending to your media needs will not preclude the inability to properly respond to any situation. Our President has proven this and his…
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[The Presidential Blog]: This is what happens when Aisha is not doing her chores in #TheOtherRoom
What you are not here ... President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in Germany meeting with the Chancellor Merkel to discuss issues of shared interests between Nigeria and Germany. The discussions started yesterday and…
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[Watch] Did FLOTUS just win the elections for Hillary?
It has been a pretty bad week for GOP candidate at the United States election with the leak of an Access Hollywood tape from eleven years ago where he made…
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These leaked letters completely change the narrative about judges’ arrest
We all went hard on the Federal Government and the Department of State Security over the weekend about the issue of the illegal arrest of Justices across 6 cities in…
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Before we get their names, here are 5 things to know about the Chibok girls’ release
We have managed to go on and on about the released girls that were released by Boko Haram today without putting the spotlight on the real heroes of the day…
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What has Goodie Ibru done?
It is hard to keep up with this anti-corruption war that is raging across the country. One day it is public officials and recovery of siphoned funds, the next, it is…
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#BlackLivesMatter: All the times we should have used this hashtag in Nigeria
One of the many incidences of globalization is such that thousands in Nigeria can hold hands with African Americans suffering injustice at the hands of the American police force. After all, there was…
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Are we going to sit by as Shiite killings breed another terror group?
History is fairly decided now on how the Boko Haram uprising started. Mohammed Yusuf, whatever his woes, was murdered unjustly and extra-judicially by the Nigeria Police after he was abducted…
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Aisha Buhari may have just confirmed what we only dared to think
The 'scratch my back I scratch yours' game that characterizes the business of politics in Nigeria is another one of those things that we consider to be just as horrible as…
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We were taking notes: How the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 melted
There's only a very slim chance that you haven't heard about Samsung's melting phones. The South Korean electronics giant has had to recall, replace and finally, just yesterday, the company…
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[The Presidential Blog]: Watch this Minister prove Dino Melaye right
When controversial Senator, Dino Melaye called for the sack of the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun; Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udo Udoma; and the Governor of the Central…
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[The Presidential Blog]: We like ‘this’ Obasanjo
In the wake of the judiciary crisis that rocked half a dozen cities in Nigeria on Saturday, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and President Buhari held a closed door meeting in…
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[The Presidential Blog]: They finally respond to the judiciary scandal and as expected, it was rushed and unacceptable
Remember the sting operation that got everyone riled up over the weekend? And rightly so too. Yes, the breaking and entering, the reckless abandon of due process that led ended…
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4 lighthearted moments you missed from the US presidential debate (WATCH)
This second United States presidential debate was as funny as it was laughable. We have extracted the four most lighthearted moments from the 90-minute debate. Enjoy! What are they going…
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5 things we learned from the second US Presidential debate
The second United States Presidential debate between Republican and Democratic Party candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton which was moderated by CNN’s Anderson Cooper and ABC’s Martha Raddatz, has just been concluded…
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Buhari’s biography: Who exactly is Professor John Paden?
Many have heard of the white saviour complex. The white saviour complex is when a first world person (usually white) or nation or organisation wades in unsolicited in a bid…
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[The Presidential Blog]: Before we make judiciary situation just about Governor Wike
Governor Wike is in the News, trending on Twitter, being talked about, praised and in some quarters, vilified. Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike got tipped off about a sting…
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The Thread: ‘There is one annoying thing about Nigeria… elitism’
You know how we try to figure out people's statuses before we decide how to treat or relate to them? Yes, you do. Abi, are you not Nigerian? Anyway, in…
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[The Presidential Blog]: Want to know one of PMB’s earliest memories?
In celebration of #WorldTeachersDay today, President Buhari blessed us with a rare tweet that allows us a tiny insight into his childhood. Lucky man, that Mr. Kasimu Zangon-Daura. To…
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[The Presidential Blog]: Let’s talk about the sale of the Presidential aircraft
Let us start here: There are currently 10 aircraft in the Presidential fleet and the administration of PMB has spent an estimated NGN 5.3billion on maintenance according to this piece by…
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We spent an afternoon with Funmi Iyanda talking about EVERYTHING!
Teach Tuesday should have been just that. A Tuesday session at the RED headquarters, where we sit around a guest teacher, usually a veteran in some media related field, and…
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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