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LUTH celebrates first IVF delivery
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, on Tuesday celebrated the birth of its first In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) baby born through assisted reproductive technology. Osato Giwa-Osagie, professor and…
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ASUU threatens to go on indefinite strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to go on an indefinite strike just as a one-week warning strike elapsed today. The union's meeting with the Senate on…
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2019 election: “Masses are behind Buhari because he is not stealing their money” – Garba Shehu
The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mal. Garba Shehu has dismissed suggestions that the masses will desert President Buhari in 2019 as unfounded and utterly ridiculous. Shehu said…
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AY’s ‘A Trip to Jaimaca’ breaks Guinness World Record set by ’30 Days in Atlanta’
A Trip to Jamaica, a movie by Nigerian Comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY has broken the Guinness World Record for movies showing in cinemas in the country. The…
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‘How N27m found in Justice Ngwuta’s bathroom disappeared’
Counsel to the Federal Government, Charles Adeogun-Philips has said the Federal High Court should not grant bail to Justice Sylvester Ngwuta who was arraigned on Monday for alleged money laundering.…
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YNaija Editorial: Gov. Oshiomhole’s immoral pension
As NLC President, Adams Oshiomhole was on the side of the common man, taking government to task on issues of the welfare of workers. It was this credibility he drew…
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Reps do not need special cars for oversight functions – Jibrin
Suspended member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin has condemned the purchase of 360 exotic cars worth N3.6bn by the lower chamber. A lawmaker had said members of the…
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Nigerians want you back, PDP tells Jonathan
The Ahmed Makarfi led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told former president Goodluck Jonathan that Nigerians are yearning for his return. In a congratulatory message to celebrate…
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Employment: 200,000 shortlisted candidates will be contacted from Monday – FG
The Federal Government says it would begin contacting successful candidates of its empowerment scheme, N-Power from Monday. In a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity…
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MMM Nigeria donates N5m relief items to IDPs
MMM Nigeria on Saturday donated relief materials worth N5m to two Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in the FCT. The group made the donation as part of activities to mark…
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How I have saved Nigeria’s economy from total collapse – Emefiele
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has said two policies he implemented have saved the country's economy from total collapse. He said this while speaking at…
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Special report: The mob action in Orile is one grisly incident too many
by Usman Alabi Early this week the internet was inundated with a video showing a young man said to be seven-years-old been beaten and eventually set ablaze for allegedly stealing…
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Why Nigeria should not play in the World Cup – Dalung
The Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung has said Nigeria does not need to participate in the World Cup, if the nation cannot win the tournament, Vanguard reports.…
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Movie review: The Birth of a Nation is a tad disappointing
by Okon Ekpo For reasons best known to programmers of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), The Birth of a Nation, the once promising, now troubled feature film by actor,…
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Port Harcourt refinery to begin production of aviation fuel
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has said the Port Harcourt Refining Company will soon begin the production if Aviation Turbine Kerosene, known as aviation fuel. The Managing Director, PHRC, Dr.…
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Just In: Buhari signs 8 bills into law
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday signed eight bills sent to him by the National Assembly into law, The Punch reports. The development was disclosed to State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa,…
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It’s official! Adesua Etomi and FalztheBahdGuy are hosting the Headies [WATCH]
The duo of rapper, FalztheBahdGuy and actress, Adesua Etomi will be hosting this year's Headies Awards. The 11th edition of the awards will be holding at the Eko Convention Centre…
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Ezinne Ajoku: Dear Governor Ambode, a little clarification please [NEW VOICES]
As we make a mad dash towards the end of the year, I've pondered how far along we've come on certain matters as a nation and a community, and I've…
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Let’s talk about Joys Oyedepo’s healing video, shall we?
LOL! Contrary to the popular reaction to Joys Oyedepo's "healing miracle" video, all we have to say here is LOL! Lol at Joys' failed attempt at exploiting the undeniable gullibility…
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EFCC refuses to respond to Fayose’s application challenging seizure of his properties
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday failed to appear in court for the hearing of an application filed by Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, challenging the seizure…
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Olamide drops new album Dec. 26
Indigenous rap artiste Olamide Adedeji will drop his sixth studio album on December 26, 2016. The album coincides with the third 'Olamide Live in Concert' tagged ‘Beast Mode III’, holding at the…
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Bailout funds is not Christmas gift, APC tells Fayose
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti says Governor Ayodele Fayose must account for how bailout funds given to the state were spent. In a statement issued on Thursday by…
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How undergraduate plotted her kidnap to collect N6m ransom from family
An undergraduate of the Imo State University, Chinwendu Udensi has been apprehended by the police after plotting her own kdnap and demanding N6m from her 'rich but stingy father'. Chinwendu…
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ASUU strike: Senate summons Adeosun
The Senate has summoned Minister for Finance, Kemi Adeosun after moves to stop the warning strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday failed. Senate President, Bukola…
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How my Boko Haram friends protected me in prison – Fani-Kayode
A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has described his experience during his detention at the Kuje prison. Fani-Kayode who recently regained his freedom recounted how he became friends…
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The Media Blog: Jason Njoku stopped being a tech entrepreneur in 2015
Forget all of the "tech" talk. Jason Njoku is now firmly a media entrepreneur. Sure, many may find that difficult to accept, but this isn't one of those media versus tech…
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60 per cent of Boko Haram members not Nigerians – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, says the recent activities of the Boko Haram terrorists shows that 60 per cent of them are not Nigerians. Buratai, said…
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Just In: Orji Kalu joins APC
Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), The Punch reports. The former governor of Abia was received by the party Chairman Chief John Odigie-Oyegun and…
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You will pay for your crimes, Kudirat Abiola’s daughter tells Al-Mustapha
A daughter of assassinated Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, Hafsat has told Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha who is being accused of the murder not to celebrate over his acquittal by the Appeal Court.…
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Herdsmen attacks: Declare state of emergency in Kaduna, Senate tells FG
The Senate on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to declare a security emergency in Kaduna following consistent attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen. In a motion sponsored by Senator Danjuma La’ah,…
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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