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Kaduna govt alerts residents about ‘planted explosives’ across the state | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: FG to begin evacuation of Nigerians Wednesday The Nigerian government…
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Real estate agents will mumble as MTN buys 144 plots of land in the Metaverse
MTN has announced today, February 28, that it has purchased land in Africarare metaverse Ubuntuland, one of Africa’s first virtual reality metaverses. Africarare - a 3D virtual reality experience that resides…
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Atiku says youths can compete with him in 2023 and we have questions
Apart from Khadijah Òkunnù-Lamidi, who is 38, there is hardly any young Nigerian who has declared intention to wrestle with the likes of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, to resume…
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This is what marketers need to know about Nigeria’s major music moments
Nigerian music has become a major product in Africa and is the country’s most prominent creative export. The pandemic made this even bigger. The pandemic also showed that people used…
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Senior lecturers threaten to go on strike, NDLEA seizes 649,300 tramadol capsules | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Gunmen attack communities in Niger, kill many people Armed groups…
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War on drugs: This is why NDLEA is in the news today
The death of innocent citizens is the problem not the war on drugs. Nigerians are still in conversation over the arrest of popular singers, and Mohbad and Zinoleesky. Top of…
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‘Better to fight ASUU than racism’ | Senator turned micro-blogger advises
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is currently on strike, struggling with the federal government, who is dragging their feet on meeting the demands of members of ASUU. In…
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Have you heard of the G4 nations in Africa? This is everything we know
Last week, Algeria, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and South Africa announced the formation of Group of Four Nations (G4) aiming to confront problems affecting the African continent. The leaders of the G4 nations met on the…
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President Buhari signs electoral bill into law | See 8 things you may not know
At a signing ceremony, held at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) Chamber, Friday, February 25, 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the electoral act amendment bill into law. Senate President Ahmed…
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60% of Lagos youths are in different cults – Police | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Lawmakers commit to evacuating Nigerians in Ukraine The House of Representatives has…
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FG, Reps commit to evacuating Nigerians in Ukraine after travel restrictions are lifted
Having reported that Nigerians may be on their own as Russia attacks Ukraine, a statement has been release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thursday saying Nigerians will be evacuated…
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Be vigilant, be responsible for your security | 5 things we learnt from the embassy’s letter to Nigerians in Ukraine
Russia has launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine - land, air, sea, regarded as the most comprehensive attack by one state against another in Europe since World War II. The…
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‘Female lawmaker says her salary has been denied for refusing to join the APC’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: UK court begins hearing on Nigeria’s $1.7 billion suit against…
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Who’s the G.O.A.T? #Buhari, #EricaNlewedim, #Laycon fans show excitement as Twitter introduces goat emoji
Gymnasts and dancers have turned Twitter to their playground as the social media platform honoured popular figures. Or, it is just users who are all over Twitter super excited that…
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#GEJisComing where? This is what we know
On September 2021, the National Secretary, APC Caretaker, and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee, John Akpanudoedehe, while featuring as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said former president Goodluck Jonathan…
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ASUU update: Labour Minister promises, ASUU reports deadlock | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: FG hopeful of $557.2m windfall from 5G licenses If Mafab…
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Is Obasanjo finally agreeing with Nigerian youths?
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was 37-years-old when he became Nigeria's Head of State. He was 62 when he became Nigeria's first democratic president. Before then, he played a senior role…
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All the reasons #EndSARS is an ongoing conversation
"A day we will never forget?" It's October 20, 2020. A day when Nigerian youth, having spent days protesting police brutality were shot at. The protest could not have stopped…
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‘Abba Kyari sues NDLEA, demands ₦500m in damages’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: 'Abba Kyari demands ₦500m in damages against NDLEA' In an…
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Why The Future Awards Africa is what we all need | #TFAA
"Change is here" is probably a catchphrase you have heard more times than you remember. It goes with "Be the change," and will remain the anthem of human beings, especially…
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This is an updated plan for Nigerian youth in President Buhari’s strategy
In 2018, President Muhammadu Buhari criticised the attitude of some Nigerian youth, saying "more than 60 per cent of the population is below 30, a lot of them haven't been…
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NAFDAC warns of contaminated ponmo in Lagos, intercepts 120 tons | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigeria news stories you shouldn’t miss: NAFDAC intercepts 120 tons of poisonous ponmo The National Agency…
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Tems, Tunde Onakoya, Tayo Aina, | Full list of winners at #TFAA16
The winners of the sixteenth edition of The Future Awards Africa, which took place Sunday, February 20, 2022, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Lagos, have been announced. The 16th edition…
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21st century relationship: Money or love?
"If you are truly in love, money does not matter." Singer, Abbey Elias', Skibii, comment contradicts the one just after it. The latter is an opinion of moralists and…
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Are there still friends without ‘benefits’?
We already know having a friend that will keep it 'casual' with you these days is almost impossible. Un-fortunately, sex is an add-on in a typical man-woman friendship. As…
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2023: There is an update on the Igbo presidency conversation
A few prominent personalities from the Southeast Nigeria, under the aegis of Igbo Elders Consultative Forum (IECF), have insisted that their geo-political zone must produce the next president of Nigeria.…
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Dear Nigerian Youth, you have a message from Garba Shehu
These are the issues. The presidential spokesperson or a politician can go on camera or social media and pass controversial comments to protect the image of their principals. But, that's…
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The Future Awards Africa 2022: Femi Falana, Tony Elumelu, Atedo Peterside, others nominated for ‘Service to young people’ Award
The Central Working Committee of Africa’s most prestigious youth achievement Award, The Future Awards Africa, has revealed the nominees for its new ‘Service to young people’ Award category. Spotlighting some…
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Nigeria’s GDP grows the strongest since 2014 | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigeria news stories you shouldn’t miss: Nigeria’s economy grew at 3.40% in 2021, fastest in eight…
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#ASUUstrikeupdate: Is the FG trolling ASUU or there’s more than we know?
Having known weeks before the strike began, Nigeria's Federal Government had to wait four days before it made a move towards addressing one ASUU’s demands. The government Thursday, announced 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