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’10 banks earn N138bn from trans-alerts, e-services in one year’
by Omoleye Omoruyi Top banks in Nigeria have reported a rise in income from fees they charge customers for use of their various electronic banking services, including transaction alerts, Automatic Teller Machine…
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Ronaldo, Benzema lead Real Madrid to 33rd La Liga title (HIGHLIGHTS)
by Omoleye Omoruyi Thanks to goals from Cristiano Ronaldo (2") and Karim Benzema (10"), Spanish giants, Real Madrid, have won their 33rd La Liga title. Madrid won the title steering…
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We haven’t decided the fate of Babachir, Oke – Presidency
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Senior Special Assistant to Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Media and Publicity, Mr Laolu Akande, on Sunday, said the presidency has yet decided the fate of…
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Military corruption is hindering Nigeria’s fight against insurgency – Transparency Int’l alleges in new report
by Omoleye Omoruyi Transparency International has identified military corruption as the stumbling block hindering the fight against Islamist insurgency in Nigeria. In a report, the watchdog underlines that the two key promises…
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“Drive them out of this earth” | The full speech Donald Trump delivered in Saudi Arabia
by Omoleye Omoruyi On his first foreign trip as United States President, Donald Trump showed his excitement, as he visited the Gulf country, Saudi Arabia. His excitment was very evident…
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Twitter co-founder, Evan Williams, regrets Trump used platform to win US election
by Omoleye Omoruyi Co-founder of Twitter, Evan Williams, on Saturday, apologised for Twitter’s role in Donald Trump’s victory in the last United State’s presidential election. Williams said in an interview…
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People are flying a kite | Army officers clear air on coup rumours
by Omoleye Omoruyi Retired military officer, Col. Jibrin Isa, has said the recent report about some politicians colluding with military officers in the Nigerian Army is an attempt by some people…
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Harvard student, Obasi Shaw, submits rap album as final year thesis
by Omoleye Omoruyi Featured photo credit: AP/Charles Krupa A Harvard student, Obasi Shaw, has become the first in the history of the university to submit a rap album for his thesis. Shaw, who will…
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“I find that very laughable” | Beverly Osu opens up on rumours about her being a lesbian
by Omoleye Omoruyi In an interview with Sunday Scoop, onetime Big Brother Africa contestant, Beverly Osu, has dismissed rumours that she is lesbian. Some time ago, Osu posted a photograph…
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Okomu Oil Palm gives testimony on whistleblower policy; spends N20million on thanking whistleblowers
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Managing Director of Okomu Oil Palm in Edo State, Graham Hefer, has said the company has spent N20m on whistleblowers, who have saved the company from…
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UTME 2017: 10,000 candidates caught cheating in Anambra – JAMB
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) says more than 10,000 candidates were involved in examination malpractices during this year's Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Anambra and have…
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Lagos at 50: Eyo masquerades end celebration with brutal fight (WATCH)
by Omoleye Omoruyi As festivities continued yesterday for the Lagos at 50 celebrations, Eyo Masquerades were captured fighting themselves along the streets of Lagos, stripping themselves of their spiritual adornments…
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Traffic stopped as 18-seater bus burns along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (WATCH)
by Omoleye Omoruyi Heavy traffic has been reported along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. While the details of the accident that caused said traffic are yet unknown, there reports on social media…
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“Nigeria is simply doing what others are doing” | Senator Shehu Sani clears the air on the release of 82 Chibok Girls in new interview
by Omoleye Omoruyi In an interview published on Vanguard on Sunday, Senator Shehu Sani (APC Kaduna Central), reiterated that no ransom was paid for the release of the Chibok girls.…
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“Temi My Love” | Mercy Aigbe’s estranged husband, Lanre Gentry, shows off photo of new lady on Instagram.
by Omoleye Omoruyi Amidst allegations of assault and battery against his wife, Mercy Aigbe, Lanre Gentry appears to have moved on with his life. Gentry was accused of battering his wife…
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Don’t sign the 2017 budget, Falana tells Osinbajo
by Omoleye OmoruyiHuman rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, not to sign the 2017 budget because it was illegally increased by the National…
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Military coup: Army begin search for suspected officers
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Nigerian Army are reported to have begun an internal search for soldiers and officers suspected to be engaging in political meetings. It is said that some…
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President Buhari won’t resign – Arewa Consultative Forum
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) said on Saturday that President Muhammad Buhari won’t resign over his ill-health notwithstanding what anyone recommends. ACF said the President had done the…
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Chibok Girls: Parents beg FG to pay an additional ransom
by Omoleye Omoruyi Parents of the Chibok girls have called on Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari, to pay an additional ransom to secure the release of the remaining abducted Chibok girls.…
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Boy, 13, caught with 29 wraps of Indian Hemp
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Osun State Police Command said they have arrested a 13-year-old boy for being in possession of 29 wraps of Indian Hemp and seven wraps of weeds called…
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NNPC GMD, Baru, loses son few weeks after losing wife and sister
by Omoleye Omoruyi Son of Group General Manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru, Mohammed Kawu Baru is dead. This is coming weeks after Baru lost his mother and…
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FG to review report on minimum wage – Ngige
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has said that the Federal Executive Council (FEC), will review the report of the joint committee on national minimum…
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Suspended FUTA VC reinstated
by Omoleye Omoruyi The governing council of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), have recalled the suspended Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Adebiyi Daramola. Daramola was suspended alongside the VC…
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Two Nigerians in the UK fight landlord with planks (WATCH)
by Omoleye Omoruyi Two Nigerians were caught on camera trying to hit their white landlord in the UK with a plank while he evicted them from his house. One of…
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Diabetes: Researchers develop drug to replace insulin injection
by Omoleye Omoruyi A research by Australian scientists reveals that diabetic patients might soon be able to use drugs instead of insulin injections in treating the illness. Led by the Universoty…
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Militants kidnap 4 Itsekiri leaders, others
by Omoleye Omoruyi It has been reported that four Itsekiri leaders and some officials of Elcrest, an indigenous firm operating in the Niger Delta region, have been kidnapped by men…
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UTME 2017: JAMB debunks rumour of marks deduction
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says candidates who wrote the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) should disregard any information of deduction of marks. In a…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Fleeing Boko Haram insurgents relocating from Sambisa to Taraba forest Taraba State governor, Darius Ishaku on Thursday said fleeing…
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90 Nigerians deported by South Africa
by Omoleye Omoruyi The South African government on Friday deported 90 Nigerians for committing immigration-related offences. Spokesman of the Lagos Airport Police Command, DSP Joseph Alabi, confirmed in Lagos. Alabi…
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UTME 2017: We didn’t extend deadline for registration – JAMB
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has debunked reports of extension of the date of registration for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Head of…
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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