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BREAKING: Kwankwaso, Melaye, 13 other senators defect from the APC to the PDP
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso representing Kano Central, Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West, and thirteen other senators have defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party…
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Security operatives reportedly occupy Deputy Senate President’s Ekweremadu’s residence
Security operatives have reportedly stormed the official residence of the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu. This was disclosed in a series of tweets by the spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic…
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Just In: Police reportedly block Saraki’s convoy at his residence
The Nigeria Police Force has reportedly blocked the convoy of the senate president, Bukola Saraki. The Special Adviser to the Senate President on International Relations, Bamikole Omisore stated this in a…
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Saraki’s second police invitation will finally force his hand on whether he stays in the APC
It is almost certain that Senate President Bukola Saraki will now leave the All Progressives Congress (APC). If there had been any doubt over the past year, the second invitation…
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#YNaijaEssays: The West wants the spoils of colonialism, guilt free and served on a platter, but if Africa will progress, there has to be a reckoning
As a presidential candidate, Macron painted a striking picture of a progressive thinker on western imperialism and other sundry African issues. He termed French colonisation a “crime against humanity” suggesting…
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“I am German when we win and Immigrant when we lose” | Mesut Ozil cites racism as he quits German national team
In a quite dramatic fashion German International and 2014 World Cup winner Mesut Ozil has thrown the towel on his career with the German National team after a disappointing World…
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The Late 5: Malami gives reasons why FG can’t release Dasuki, Kogi CP says policemen were attacked by Melaye’s convoy and other stories
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has given reasons why the federal government cannot release detained former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd.)…
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Profile: Ayo Fayose remains the most relevant avatar of what it means to politick in Nigeria
In one of the most bizarre political dramas to play out this year, outgoing governor of Ekiti state, Peter Ayodele Fayose, sporting a neck collar and a sling on his…
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Is the EFCC an anti-corruption institution or political tool of oppression?
When the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was established by former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2003, it was set up as an institution to fight corruption in the country…
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You really should attend the Joy Inc. Masterclass on dealing with depression
As a largely young population, Nigeria is experiencing a mental illness epidemic. There are many reasons for this epidemic and its most enduring symptom, the ever dwindling economy, a culture…
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Concert Review: Becoming FalzTheBahdGuy was solid but Falz hasn’t quite arrived yet
On the creative level, Falz’s entire career so far has gone through the three major stages; the climb, the peak and the dip. Every creative pretty much follows this trajectory,…
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Modric, Mbappe, Courtois, Varane… Here’s YNaija’s team of the 2018 #WorldCup
So the World Cup is over and France are the 2018 World Cup champions, for the second time in their history – exactly 20 years after their first ever triumph,…
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Demola Olarewaju: Saraki’s travails and the futility of Buhari’s war
If there ever was one corruption trial that was supposed to symbolise Mr. President’s skill and ruthlessness in fighting corruption, it was the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) case against…
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We interrupt your regular schedule to announce that we need feminist shows
The latest show I'm watching now is Sharp Objects, the new HBO miniseries adapted from the 2006 Gillian Flynn novel of the same name. Remember Glynn's Gone Girl? That one…
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#YNaijaEssays: Adeosun’s certificate scandal just shows she’s the typical privileged Nigerian child
President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has been riddled with scandal after scandal. Mainagate, grass cutting, budget padding are just a few of the scandals which have completely muddied the pristine white…
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Money will flow in 2019 election, like it did in Ekiti
Interesting as the Ekiti election may seem, but for faithful onlookers and believers in a better Nigeria, it is the usual setback, the tragic fact that we are not making…
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The urgent task before Fayemi in Ekiti
The brown and white envelopes, the strips that once held bundles of notes of various naira denominations and other souvenirs of voter-persuasion infrastructure will now be cleared off polling stations…
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Osinbajo leaves Silicon Valley, Hollywood wanting more
by Seun Bisuga Prior to the meeting with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, most of the representatives from Hollywood’s leading movie and entertainment companies like Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, 20th Century…
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For the second time in their history, France are the #WorldCup champions
France have emerged World Cup champions for the second time in their history after a convincing 4-2 victory in their final tie against Croatia in Moscow. The game was slightly…
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#WorldCup Preview: England square up against Belgium in the losers final
The game nobody wants to play. Although there are many pundits, players and coaches stating that the game is a waste of time – the third place still has to…
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#EkitiDecides: Should we pretend like this election is not all about Fayose?
In less than 24 hours, the people of Ekiti would file out to elect their Chief Executive for the next four years amid a number of 'theatrics and stage plays'…
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How Bobrisky became more visible and disruptive
While some won't see Bobrisky as their cup of tea, the cultural omnipresence the Snapchat star has reached in the last few years is, indeed, noteworthy. Bob's social media popularity,…
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Pastor Poju Oyemade’s reply to a Twitter troll is the best thing we have seen from a pastor all year
There are trolls on the loose - that's no news. The microblogging platform, Twitter, has, in the past few years become the convergence point of trolls and celebrities, the object…
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#WorldCup Roundup: It’s not coming home for England as Croatia’s 2-1 comeback win sends them to the finals against France
Croatia set up their first World Cup final appearance after Mario Mandzukic’s 109th-minute strike secured a 2-1 comeback victory for Croatia against England. Croatia were made to chase the game…
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Kemi Adeosun’s NYSC certificate scandal will shame at least one Nigerian institution; the more the better
Following the bombshell report on Kemi Adeosun’s alleged forgery of a National Youth Service Corps exemption certificate, the NYSC directorate has confirmed that the Minister did request to be given…
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#WorldCup Semi-final Preview: Croatia Vs England – Can England really take it home?
The Three Lions of England are billed to book their first World Cup final spot for the first time in 52 years. The buzz around England is heavy and the…
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#WorldCup semi-finals Preview: France Vs Belgium – Clash of the Titans
The much-fancied France side will take on another highly rated team in this World Cup – Belgium. The display of attacking football promises to be epic and already has football…
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The AMVCAs, Tyler Perry’s Acrimony and why Nollywood needs new audiences
Over the weekend, on Twitter, the age-old battle of the sexes was revived for the 57,000th merry go round. This time, the inciting incident was the latest Tyler Perry film,…
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#YNaijaEssays: Music is always political and protest music especially so
Falz’s This Is Nigeria seems to have become the de-facto counterpoint to Childish Gambino’s genre-bending self-examination as a black musician transitioning into mainstream spaces and having his identity suddenly become…
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Throw the Twitter debate series #NoDragMyGender into the fire and let it burn
What have we done to deserve this kind of social media hazard? Back in May, popular social media influencer Paul Ezeudoh aka Tweet Oracle announced the then-upcoming #NoDragMyGender, a Twitter-based…
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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