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Watch Aliko Dangote share major keys on getting Nigeria out of recession (VIDEO)
The richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote who is still one of the few who have managed to maintain their wealth status since Nigeria's economy hit a technical recession has…
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So who do we praise for Ekiti students NECO exam success?
The recently released NECO examination results which proclaimed Ekiti state with the best result for 2016 with 96.31% success has left people of Ekiti in the most celebratory mode. Especially…
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Has the Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola seen this yet?
Has anyone else wondered if there are supernatural forces dealing with us in Nigeria? Not just in terms of politics but also as regards infrastructure. It's like one day you…
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[The Presidential Blog]: How To Get Away With Plagiarism
“If anything goes wrong, I will take responsibility, and I will fix it. That is what it means to lead”. This is my premise. It is where I start this…
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Admiring Patience Jonathan as she fights for her hard earned money
In May 2010, Nigerians got a new First Lady. New in every sense of the word. Dame Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan. She made no airs about…
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We recall 10 times Dame Patience Jonathan has shown she is no shrinking violet
Right from the first day, Patience Jonathan has shown us that she won’t ever back down from a fight. Her recent legal comeback against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is only the…
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The Thread: @elnathan_john joins the throng speaking about gender equality
Satirist and author of popular novel, Born on a Tuesday, Elnathan John is no stranger to The Thread. Today, a certain Dr. Joe Abah (or maybe it was the two effigies…
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Why Izu Ojukwu’s ’76 is the star attraction for critics at TIFF
Izu Ojukwu had always been a star in his own right. So it should come as no surprise that '76 has received critical acclaim at the ongoing Toronto International Film…
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A Timeline: Ibrahim Shema’s probe has been a long time coming
The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has just declared the immediate past governor of Katsina State Wanted on the Commission's Twitter account. The allegations against him range from…
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The Dame has validated APC’s blame game… Forever!
We outlined 12 times President Muhammadu Buhari's blame game has been on point. The President has virtually blamed every one else for Nigeria's present problems. Almost every member of the present administration…
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Nigeria’s laudable performance at the Paralympics
Nigeria has been attending the Summer Paralympics since 1992, making this their 7th time at the multi sport event set aside for people with physical disabilities, ranging from amputations to…
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[The Presidential Blog]: The President will address the 71st UNGA; and I’ve written his speech
I'll be the first to admit that my heading is a little misleading. It's for good reason. This is an urgent message the President needs to see before his session…
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5 products you didn’t know were imported from Pakistan
Last week, the trade between Nigeria and Pakistan hit a $1 billion mark. The High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Nigeria, His Excellency Umer Farooq revealed this at a…
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Wait, what is wrong with these religious leaders?
It appears as though our religious leaders think we haven't got our ears full of nonsense talk from the political leaders. For little over a week now, there has only…
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What we can all expect from the airports concession projects
Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, on Friday inaugurated the two committees that would see the airports concession programme in Nigeria to its end. They are the Project…
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Meet the 10 governors of Ekiti State
Governor Ayo Fayose as usual dropped another statement and this time it is one of those 'Did-You-Know' types. According to him, Ekiti State has had 10 governors since it's creation…
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#ChangeBeginsWithMe: Here’s how this young man kicked-off the campaign
Though he did not say say so and in fact the letter was written before Information Minister, Lai Mohammed announced the #ChangeBeginsWithMe campaign, Abolarin Akin Jephthah's action screams everything the…
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Eid Mubarak: 10 hilarious memes from the web
Today is Sallah and a lot of people around the world have chosen the most hilarious ways to wish everyone Eid Mubarak. Here are our top picks: And…
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Is the U.S. Election over? 4 times Hillary Clinton’s health has been an issue
The next U.S. election will probably be just as pivotal Americans as the 2008 elections. While Obama's win was monumental for America's racial history, next year's election will be just…
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Everything you need to know about the FRSC Speed Limiters
FRSC promises to begin the implementation if it's speed limiters on the 1st of October, 2016 What we should all know about the devices before implementation starts. From October 1st, The Federal…
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#AsoVillaDemoDay: The amazing ideas that exist in Nigerian minds
#AsoVillaDemoDay (AVDD) is a Federal Government entrepreneurship encouragement platform, not unlike the Goodluck Jonathan You Win initiative. The You Win was launched in 2011 and is similar to the AVDD in…
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While everything else shuts down, PENCOM is giving us hope in a better Nigeria
The status quo in Nigeria is not exactly giving us so much hope right now; with a recession that has moved from being a mere technicality, to a word (albeit…
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Dear Saraki, you feel the pains of recession too? Pray, do tell how?
Senator Bukola Saraki says he and other leaders of Nigeria feel the pains of this recession. Really funny, sir. Hard to imagine what you leaders are going through right now.…
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2016 Summer Paralympics: Here are the Nigerian athletes (PHOTOS)
#RioOlympics 2016 is out the door and the Summer paralympics are trending. Nigeria has a team of 23 athletes representing us in three events (athletics, table-tennis and powerlifting). Of all…
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#KenyansVsNigerians over? Look what Kenyans are up to on Twitter
While #KenyansVsNigerians rages on Twitter, the Kenyan Twitter is actually busy with some more socially impacting causes for the betterment of their own country. #WhatIsARoad is engaging Nairobians to collect…
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7 things to know about the new iPhone 7
We predicted the launch of Apple's new iPhone and we were right as the unveiling is currently happening at the Apple event in San Francisco. We predicted 5 things to…
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7 things to know about Micheal Olorogun Ibru
For many in their early twenties, the Ibru name is mostly associated with the defunct Oceanic bank. The more informed amongst us probably know the name Ibru and can link it…
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How OBJ unofficially launched Buhari’s re-election bid
The former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo is hellbent on staying in the political scene. He’s made it a point of call to comment on almost everything, after all, he…
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5 key things to note from Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria
Zuckerberg 'snuck' into the country on Tuesday, 30th August but made sure to 'publicly' eat the Nigerian Jollof rice, joining the likes of Keri Hilson on Nigeria’s Most Loved international celebrities. He…
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What Emir of Kano really thinks of the Niger Delta struggle for secession
We do not know the Emir to speak often about the Niger Delta/Biafran struggle for secession; both as Central Bank Governor and now as the Emir of Kano. This is a man…
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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