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Defence HQ warn Niger Delta militants against threatening Nigerians
The Defence headquarters on Tuesday warned militant groups in the Niger Delta to desist from threatening residents and stop all hostilities. In a statement by Acting Director, Defence information, Brigadier…
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The 5 most ridiculous things said in support of Buhari today on #ChibokGirls
The Nigerian Police Force has yet again thwarted attempts by Bring Back Our Girls campaigners to see President Buhari at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa today. This time, the Police…
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Army will take over Calabar on Wednesday – Here’s why
The Nigerian Army has urged residents in Calabar, Cross River State not to panic over the large movement of troops within the metropolis, ahead of the visit of the Chief of…
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You created Nigeria’s problems | Senator tells ex-NNPC bosses
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Sabi Abdullahi, has said former GMDs of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) are responsible for the non-functional state of…
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BBOG protesters break through police barricade (PHOTOS)
The Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) movement on Tuesday broke through an armed police barricade after being stopped from embarking on a planned protest. The group was initially stopped by a…
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Building collapse leaves one dead, 2 injured in Lagos
Two persons have been confirmed injured and one dead on Tuesday after a building collapsed in the Agindigbi area of Lagos State. The incident was confirmed by the Lagos state emergency management…
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Heavy rainfall disrupts traffic flow in Lagos (PHOTOS)
The rainy season is officially here and it's wrecking havoc already. Due to the ongoing heavy rainfall, motorists- on their way to their different destinations through these routes - Kudirat…
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Policeman who killed motorcyclist in Ondo to face murder charges
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested one Inspector Anthony Nwadike, the leader of the patrol team that shot dead a commercial motorcyclist in Ondo state on Sunday. In a statement released…
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‘A minister doesn’t have to know everything’ – Jibrin
Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin has said that Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun has what it takes to revive the Nigerian economy. The former chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on…
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Pius Adesanmi: Your online personality could be affecting your opportunities
I woke up this morning to a phone call from a very big shot in corporate Nigeria. They are hiring. The usual case of having only one or two advertised…
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#30Days30Voices: ‘The problem we have is tribalism’ | Man talks about the rise of insurgency in Nigeria
Tribalism is a major problem that has eaten deep into the fabric of the various institutions - both public and private - in Nigeria. Successive government have been known to…
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Nelson Mandela on fighting white supremacy, apartheid in his first ever TV interview (WATCH)
Former South African President, Nelson Mandela was well known for his anti-apartheid revolution in South Africa which led to his imprisonment for 27 years. Mandela lent his voice against the…
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Incompetence is worse than actual corruption | 5 takeaways from how Kemi Adeosun became Public Enemy Number One
by Daniel Essien Nigerians have always had something of an issue with our Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, who before this was commissioner of finance in Ogun State, with no credential…
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The Media Blog: When it comes to top-banner ads, Premium Times is the new LIB
We never seem to talk about folks like Premium Times and Sahara Reporters when we speak of online media revenue models. Maybe for good reason, seeing as grants are a…
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Danny Glover, Bolanle Austen-Peters and more attend 93 Days screening at the U.S. Department of Health (PHOTOS)
An exclusive screening of the Ebola-inspired movie, 93 Days was held at The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Friday, September 2, 2016 at the department's Hubert H. Humphrey…
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Police stops BBOG group from seeing Buhari…again
Men of the Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday stormed the Unity Fountain, Abuja, the meeting point of the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) group to stop them from embarking on…
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PODCAST: Mark Zuckerberg visits Nigeria and other good news from Nigeria in the past week
We bring you another edition of #GoodVibesOnly! The only podcast in Nigeria that takes you around the far corners of the country to find the most positive stories that can only…
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Nigeria better off with Lagos than with Niger Delta – Sanusi Lamido
Emir of Kano HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has said Nigeria is better off with Lagos than with the Niger Delta. The Emir made the remark on his Instagram page, @sanusilamidosanusi…
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Gunmen kidnap Catholic priest in Delta state
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped a catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Paul Irikefe in Delta State. The priest who arrived the state on Monday afternoon to attend the burial rites of his friend…
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Burna boy is underrated – Jidenna (WATCH)
Classic Man Jidenna has revealed that he grew up listening to the likes of music legend King Sunny Ade. The Nigerian-American star Jidenna Theodore Mobisson who is in the country…
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Opinion: Free pass for Zucky
by Ugochukwu Nnamdi Ukamba I don't mean to be a kill joy! This past week has been a social media roller coaster ride –let’s call it a Facebook storm. The…
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WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM II: F is for Fati, and Faith
by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram.…
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Entertainment Roundup: D’banj set to return to the UK on tour following 4 year hiatus| Beyonce celebrates birthday in soul-train style | More Stories
Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. D'banj to storm the UK…
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FG thwarting moves to release Chibok girls – Community
The Chibok Community in Borno State has accused the Federal Government of thwarting moves to secure the release of the school girls abducted by Boko Haram insurgents. The community also…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the big five stories to monitor today 1. Nnamdi Kanu referred to as 'His excellency, President of Biafra' - Okah Charles Okah has disclosed that Nnamdi Kanu, the…
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Hajj: Saudi Arabia shortens time for ‘devil stoning’ ritual
The government of Saudi Arabia has shortened the timing for the symbolic stoning ritual for this year's lesser hajj. The decision is believed to avert a repeat of the disaster…
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How trigger-happy policeman killed motorcyclist in Ondo over N50 bribe (WATCH)
An unidentified trigger-happy policeman killed a commercial motorcyclist on the Benin-Ore expressway over a fifty naira bribe, according to Sahara Reporters. In the 100-seconds video made available by the online medium, the…
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Nigeria on the verge of food crisis – Agric. minister
The Federal Government on Monday warned that the nation is on the verge of a food crisis if Quelea birds, locusts and grasshoppers gathering in Niger Republic are allowed entry into…
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Nnamdi Kanu is ‘His Excellency, President of Biafra’ inside Kuje Prison – Charles Okah
Charles Okah, the mastermind of the October 1, 2010 bombing has said that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, is usually addressed as ‘His Excellency,…
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Jenifa’s Diary is the best thing on Nigeria TV – Here are 5 solid proofs
Sunday nights have not remained the same since Jenifa's Diary hit our screens. It reminds us of how Sunday nights felt in the days of Secrets of the Sand, that…
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The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
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