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[The Presidential Blog] The road finally looks paved for Babachir Lawal’s exit
BabaThe country has been clamouring for the removal of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation for several months now. The calls became heightened in the days following the…
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[The Legislative Blog]: What ‘Man of the Year’? Senator Shehu Sani disagrees with Gov Obiano’s award
On 1 January, Anambra state Governor Willie Obiano emerged the Silverbird Man of the Year 2016. Governor Obiano won the award based on his "prudent management of resources and embarking…
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Church Crawler: That Sunday when we stormed The Apostolic Church crossover service
by Damilola Fowowe Yes! It’s a new year and how best to start a year than in Church. So in Church Crawler style (see Sola Sobowale’s entrance in The Wedding…
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[The Presidential Blog] Please what arms is the Nigerian Army procuring again?
Did the ones they just got last year expire? Or did they not spend all the monies allocated to buying arms in 2016. Or are being too sceptical? Never mind…
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We have your receipts: Dear Garba Shehu, we are still in recession
We hate to be the people that will remind you of this grim fact on the first day of the New Year. On a day like this, you should be…
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The Church Blog: Omojuwa asks all the questions we have about New Year prophecies
OAP Freeze is an attention seeker, so when he tore apart Daddy Adeboye's 2016 prophecies, it was difficult to take him seriously - because that man cries wolf too many…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Hon Jibrin takes his anti-corruption campaign to the streets this 2017
In November, we told you how embattled and suspended lawmaker and whistleblower, Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin took his corruption fight out of the country. At the time, Hon Jibrin promised to…
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The Film Blog: The Wedding Party just broke the biggest record of them all
Highest grossing film in Nigerian cinema history. Bar none. No qualifiers. No caveats. 200 million naira. Easily surpassing previous record holder, A Trip To Jamaica. And only 2 weeks after…
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Eye on Ambode: Lagos state to transform Badagry in the next 18 months, more
Here's a recap of the activities of Lagos state's Governor Akinwunmi Ambode this past week. On Wednesday, Governor Ambode was at the week-long One Lagos Fiesta holding simultaneously in five…
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[The Presidential Blog] Maybe the President should actually be listening to Guru Maharaji
Satguru Maharaji ji, the founder of One Love Family sect, has called on President Buhari at a news conference in Ibadan which was part of activities to mark his 69th…
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The Media Blog: Mania Magazine returns
We probably shouldn't call it a return, seeing as they never officially "left" or went anywhere to begin with. But like we said before, their appearances now are fairly unpredictable,…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Let’s talk about this removal of immunity for a minute
The Senate has reportedly started a much awaited process of amending the Constitutional provision of the Consttitution that gives the President, Vice-President, governors and deputy governors immunity against court actions…
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The Media Blog: Soundcity came out swinging with the MVP Awards Festival
We won't compare them to The Headies. That would be unfair, because they are clearly operating at completely different levels. But what a show, eh? Sure, there were issues. The…
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[The Presidential Blog] 5 things Buhari and Saraki could be discussing behind closed doors
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in another one of his closed door meetings. This time with Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki. It's not the first time in recent times that…
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The Sexuality Blog: Reuben Abati spends a day with the gay community in Nigeria
Gay people in Nigeria sat to listen when Dr. Reuben Abati delivered the keynote address at this year’s special event on “Human Rights, Sexuality and the Law”, an annual symposium…
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The Media Blog: The fall of NaijaGistLive has been spectacular to behold
Who would have thought? A news story on a major canadian network about a Nigerian gossip blog? But, it happened. We watched. With caution. Same way we did when we heard…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Dino Melaye shares insights for living in 2017 (WATCH)
Senator Dino Melaye, the prayer warrior. Senator Dino Melaye, the prophet. Senator Dino Melaye, the motivational speaker. Here's ALL you need to live through 2017 according to Senator Dino Melaye,…
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The Media Blog: We’re curious about this Buzzfeed video
It might be nothing. And lord knows we fuss over things that turn out to be nothing sometimes, but we can't say this buzzfeed video didn't make us think. The…
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The Media Blog: Big Brother Naija has us cautiously optimistic
No, we don't have any inside info. We haven't seen or heard anything in particular to suggest that this won't be a complete waste of time. But something tells us…
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The Media Blog: RED TV might have its first hit on its hands
We'll be honest. We had reservations about RED TV's new reality/travel show, 'Here and Now: The Adventures of TASA.' But clearly, we either didn't know what we were saying, or…
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The Film Blog: The Wedding Party is only just getting started
One record smashed. Then, another. And now, this. And only a week and a half after release. And the word of mouth is only getting stronger. At this rate, in a…
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[The Presidential Blog] They say the President’s friend has returned 170million Naira loot
Remember when President Muhammadu Buhari's friend, Retired Brigadier General Jafaru Isa, was arrested in connection with the Dasukigate scandal? He was arrested and probed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for having…
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#PraiseInTheCity: Why did Chioma Jesus do this to us?
The organizers of the event had screamed it to the highest heaven. They had made so much noise about it. They even made her the face of all their publicity…
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#PraiseInTheCity: Nathaniel Bassey has that special something
When you see a man that carries something, you don’t need to be told. Minister Nathaniel Bassey mounted the stage and you immediately felt the change in atmosphere. The pace…
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#PraiseInTheCity: Travis Greene has our hearts
When Noami Classic, one of the gospel acts featured in today’s concert, belted out those words in her melodious voice: ‘…and we are standing here, only because you made a…
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#PraiseInTheCity: Benita Okojie is still thrilling
You would be forgiven to have forgotten the child star, Benita Okojie. Save maybe when you heard she’s was getting married and you started feeling old. But her performance was…
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#PraiseInTheCity: The usual with all African events
So what’s the usual thing with all African events? What’s that common phenomenon that shows an event is African? WE START LATE. The event was billed to start by 11am…
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[The Legislative Blog]: “Why is the president appearing weak?” – Hon Jibrin has a word or two for President Buhari
Let's throw our minds back a bit. Sometime in mid-October, the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Mrs Aisha Buhari granted what turned out to be a highly controversial interview with…
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Church Crawler: Get ready, Pastor Tunde Bakare says 2017 will be different
by Damilola Fowewe Today, Jesus’ birthday, the Sunday crawler decided to take the shop to one the prominent Pentecostal churches in Nigeria — The Latter Rain Assembly. We got to…
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[The Presidential Blog] Are we moving the Presidency in 2017?
Honestly. Because it is becoming increasingly difficult to understand. First it was the jaw-dropping NGN 1.05 billion allocated for presidential travels in 2017 and now we hear the Federal Government…
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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