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Economic recession: Your economic policies to blame – PDP tells APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of being the architect of the current economic recession in the nation due to its poor economic policies.…
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I never said Buhari should not contest in 2019 – Obasanjo
Forrmer President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday denied a report claiming that he told President Muhammadu Buhari not to contest in 2019. Obasanjo's forrmer Chief Press Secretary Alex Nwokedi, had reportedly…
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Oshiomhole sent govt house policemen to intimidate our members – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has alleged that state governor, Adams Oshiomhole has ordered the deployment of policemen in the government house to harass and arrest its…
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Salary Breakdown: How Senators, Reps earn N6.78bn annually
Investigations by Economic Confidential has revealed that members of the 8th Senate and House of Representatives earned a total of N6.78 billion as salaries and allowances in a year even as…
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Recession: Dino Melaye wants Udoma, Adeosun, Emefiele sacked
The Chairman Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory, Dino Melaye on Sunday called for the sack of the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun; Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator…
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#BuckwyldnBreathless: 5 major highlights from 2Baba and M.I’s concert
The widely-publicised #BuckwyldnBreathless concert which featured 2Baba and M.I as headliners held at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday, September 3. The event which has received plaudits for its successful…
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I am Oshiomhole’s stooge, I accept – Godwin Obaseki
Godwin Obaseki, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the September 10 gubernatorial election in Edo state has dared his opponents to go-ahead and prove he is a stooge to…
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Femi Aribisala: The Bible is not infallible
Jeremiah predicts Babylon would be suddenly and completely obliterated. But this did not happen. There are false prophecies in the bible. They are intended to dilute the impact of the…
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Dele Momodu: In search of a simple roadmap
“In the past what we have done has been to manage the situation. I do not intend to manage ourselves out of the situation as has been done in the…
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Simon Kolawole: Recession, recovery and our relapsing fever
Confirmed. The Nigerian economy is in recession, the first in decades. The official report by the National Bureau of Statistics is finally out, confirming what we suspected and expected all…
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Obj is the reason for Nigeria’s hunger and suffering – Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has said factional leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff's meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo was aimed at annihilating the party. According…
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Nigerians may die before economic reforms are completed – Shehu Sani
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, Senator Shehu Sani, has said many Nigerians are at risk of dying before President Muhammadu Buhari led government completes its economic…
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#BudgetPadding: EFCC to probe House of Reps
Following allegations of budget padding which continues to linger in the House of Representatives, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissions (EFCC) may soon begin the probe of top officers of the…
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Falana to FG: Spend recovered loots…it will solve some problems
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, on Saturday asked the Federal Government to stop keeping the recovered loots, stating that it can be used to solve some of the country's problems.…
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After meeting Sheriff, OBJ calls for strong opposition
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for a strong opposition party in the country if Nigeria’s democracy must be strong, dynamic and cherished, Channels Television reports. Obasanjo made the call after he held a…
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The Media Blog: Beht why na, NotJustOk TV?
Mobile internet data these days is expensive o. And Nigerians don’t have time for anything that doesn’t really work. So we wonder about anyone who isn’t reaching for the stars.…
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Transfer: Sunderland signs Nigerian striker Victor Anichebe
Sunderland AFC have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Anichebe. The 28-year-old joins the Black Cats on a deal until the end of the season, and becomes manager, David…
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Wizkid, Timaya, Burna Boy, others rock at Jidenna’s live showcase in Lagos (PHOTOS)
On Thursday, September 1, 2016, Epic Records star, Jidenna treated the crowd to a fiery live showcase at the Hard Rock Cafe, Victoria Island Lagos. The American born Nigerian star…
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Mark Zuckerberg visits Buhari at Aso Villa (PHOTOS)
Just as we reported earlier today, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday paid a courtesy visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock Villa. Zuckerberg who just returned from…
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PODCAST: ‘So what if Funke Akindele got married in secret?’… and more on The Slab with Isime
It’s Episode 10 of The Slab with Isime. Today, we talk about celebrities keeping their private lives private - Funke Akindele, D'banj, Di'Ja, Banky W and more; the Presidency's reaction…
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The Media Blog: Introducing The YNaija Ombudsman
We have always liked the tradition of newspaper Public Editors. The New York Times’ Margaret Sullivan was particular a favourite of ours. They serve as an Ombudsman, taking on-board review…
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SPECIAL EDITORIAL: Governor Ambode, this makes no sense
The staff and management of Nuli Juice, a six-week old company, came to work on the first day of September, ready to earn an honest pay. They joined others including…
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The Media Blog: This Premium Times interview leaves us a little – actually, a lot – uncomfortable
We read this interview in Premium Times 6 days ago that worried us – it worried us because it is wrong. But it also worried us because Premium Times usually…
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Brazil’s president impeachment – Winners and Losers
On Wednesday, Brazil's first female President, Dilma Rousseff was removed from office by an impeachment vote by 61 Senate members with the remaining 20 senators opposing the motion. The hearing…
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Economic recession: Adeosun’s comments insensitive – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP has described as insensitive comments made by Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun as regards the economic recession the nation is facing. Adeosun had said that…
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The Media Blog: Rich Tanksley is leaving Pulse – and that somehow makes us sad
You don’t know Rich Tanksley. And frankly, if you’re just a consumer of the media, it doesn’t really matter. But if you’re maniacally following who’s up and who’s down in…
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Nigeria will be the biggest beneficiary of my anti-corruption fight – Jibrin
A former chairman of the House of Representatives committee on Appropriations Abdulmumin Jibrin, says the country will be the greatest beneficiary of his anti-corruption fight. Jibrin made the disclosure after…
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Pres. Buhari to pay one-day working visit to Osun
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday will pay a one-day working visit to Osun State. This was revealed in a statement by the Director, Bureau of Communication and Strategy in the Office…
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The Media Blog: CNN didn’t do anything wrong
Nigerians have been all over tne matter of CNN’s coverage of Mark Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria. The headline was innocuous enough: “Mark Zuckerberg makes first visit to Sub-Saharan Africa”. ;
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#DeadlineDay: David Luiz is back to Chelsea!
David Luiz, versatile defender, is back to his former club, Chelsea FC two years after leaving the London side. Chelsea has completed his signing from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee 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