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Full steam ahead: President Jonathan promises faster delivery on policy implementation in 2013
by Isi Esene Following criticisms over the slowness of his government, President Goodluck Jonathan has promised Nigerians that his government's policy implementation will move full steam ahead this year. He…
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Open Letter to Heaven: Terry tha Rapman writes moving letter to his late mum
by Terry Terhemba Madaki (His mum passed away in 2006.) Sleep Mommy! Sweet smile on your face as you sleep the pain away, resting in God’s arms now, although in the…
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Hotness! Kim Kardashian steps out in nude sheer lace dress… as she rocks Vegas with Kanye West, John Legend (PHOTOS)
They hit headlines worldwide after it was announced that she was expecting their first child together on Sunday. But Kim Kardashian and Kanye West certainly weren't keeping a low profile…
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Here comes Mrs. Hugh Hefner: Playboy founder, 86, ties the knot with Crystal, 26 at the Playboy Mansion (PHOTOS)
Eighteen months ago she called off her wedding shortly before she was due to walk down the aisle in front of 300 guests. Now Crystal Harris has finally become Mrs…
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Smart move: Kim and Kanye say their baby will not be seen on reality TV
E! was excited about the news of Kanyé West and Kim Kardashian’s expected bundle of joy. They even spoke about the possibility of the journey and birth being chronicled for the…
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Introducing the thuggish-ruggish Beyonce: Has she been hiding this side of her? (SNAPSHOT)
We would like for you to caption this one. Beyonce, looking in a way that we’ve never seen her before, is representing the city of Houston with a thuggish-ruggish look…
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President Jonathan visits Idris Wada in Abuja hospital, shuns journalists (SNAPSHOT)
President Goodluck Jonathan Monday visited Kogi State governor, Idris Wada, at the Cedarcrest Hospital, Abuja, where he was receiving treatment from injuries he sustained in the auto crash that claimed…
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“Make public your own remuneration and recurrent expenditure as CBN gov,” – Lagos lawyer ‘orders’ Sanusi
A Lagos-based legal practitioner, Mr. Anthony Itedjere, on Monday gave the Governor of Central Bank, Mr. Lamido Sanusi, seven days ultimatum to disclose the detailed information of his remuneration and…
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Minister of “Pinocchio”: Nigerians now get 15 hours of constant power supply daily – Labaran Maku
by Isi Esene The Federal Government yesterday announced an increase in electricity generation to 4,502 megawatts nationwide. This was disclosed by the minister of information, Labaran Maku, who was speaking…
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Doctors expect Hillary Clinton to recover fully from blood clot near brain
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s blood clot formed in her head, her doctors said on Monday, a potentially serious condition from which they nonetheless stressed they expect her to fully…
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Franca Asindi: Music and me (30 Days, 30 Voices)
I wanted the heavens to hear me and so I expressed my need for a different story through my song. My eyes were tightly shut and all I saw while…
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Hian! “Fuel subsidy is not working and will NOT work because of abuse” – FG
The Federal Government on Monday said payment of subsidy on local consumption of petroleum products was not working because it was subject to abuses. “The system (fuel subsidy) will not…
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Hallelujah, somebody? “2013 is our year of wealth creation” – President Jonathan
NEW YEAR MESSAGE TO THE NATION FROM PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR Fellow Nigerians, 1. I greet and rejoice with you all as we celebrate the advent of a new year.…
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New Year Magic: Firecrackers disappear from warehouse sealed off by Lagos gov’t
Following the firecracker explosions in Jankara Market, Lagos, which left at least one person dead and destroyed several properties, some of the firecrackers left in a warehouse closed by the…
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Idris Wada: Deputy governor cuts short Christmas holiday trip abroad and returns to Kogi
by Isi Esene Yomi Awoniyi, the Kogi State deputy governor, has cut short his 12-day Christmas break to return to the state. Awoniyi, who returned to Nigeria on Sunday was…
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Just terrible! 12-year-old girl murdered by ‘naval rating’ over N800 debt in Calabar
by Isi Esene Chidera Timothy, a twelve year old girl has been killed in Calabar, Cross River State, over an N800 debt. The young girl was allegedly killed by Ikechi…
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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Goodbye to the disaster that was 2012 (Y! FrontPage)
The final and I believe the most important lesson of 2012 is that despite all of Nigeria’s doom and gloom, there is still incredible opportunity. You can’t imagine how glad…
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Davido and manager, Asa Asika, part ways
from left: Asa Asika, Davido and Sina Rambo What can be described as the perfect combination of music artiste and manager has finally been broken apart – pop star David…
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Living it up: Wizkid posts photo of his new Lekki home (LOOK)
by Akan Ido Wizkid, the EME artiste posted online a picture of his new home in Lekki, Lagos with a caption, "My new Crib!!! Thanks jah." We say congratulations to…
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Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: Our president, Johnny Go-Slow…
by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu Well, Nigerians are tired of Jonathan’s excuses, as they no longer hold water. In addition to being Yar’Adua’s understudy, he has had more than two and half…
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“Your generation needs to know these things” – Full text of Pres. Obasanjo’s interview with Y! Magazine
by Adebola Williams Who said former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo has mellowed down? As usual, he doesn’t mince his words in this conversation at his Otta Farms residence with…
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Victor Oladokun: The year that ‘WAS’ 2013
by Dr. Victor Oladokun I am not a prognosticator, neither am I a prophet. However as an observer of future trends, I believe that beyond the realm of ‘impossibility’…
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“Twittering collective children of anger!” – See our pick of the 10 worst quotes of 2012 (from Melaye, Abati, GEJ & more)
by Stanley Azuakola It's the last day of 2012, and we believe you deserve to know the names of those who gave us the worst quotes of the year and…
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2 hours to midnight: The 12 blessings Hauwa Gambo is fasting and praying for in 2013
by Hauwa Gambo 1. GEJ will stop making excuses There's "I am not a lion", "I don't give a damn", yada yada yada, and the latest "I am slow because…
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Nollywood actress, Ngozi Nwosu receives N4.5m medical aid from Lagos gov’t
Celebrated Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu who has been battling Kidney and liver failure and is barely hanging on to to life will be ending 2012 with, at least, a smile. Just this…
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Dana Air, the Mavin album & other snoozers: See the Top 10 biggest disappointments of 2012
by Chi Ibe Mavin album It's because we love Don Jazzy too much that we were so disappointed by this apparently. Because, you know, it wasn't reeeeally such a…
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Did someone say Maulag?! See the 5 most hilarious moments on Nigerian Twitter (and Facebook) in 2012
by Chi Ibe So you know by now that a lot of people take Twitter way too seriously. And why not? It's made superstars, destroyed careers, and gives us moments…
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Sexy mama: Kim Kardashian debuts her baby bump (PHOTOS)
The Kim Kardashian baby bump has arrived! E! News has exclusively obtained the first photos of the radiant expectant mom, a day after proud daddy-to-be Kanye West spilled the news…
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Our prayers are with her: Hillary Clinton admitted to hospital with blood clot following concussion [DETAILS]
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was admitted to a New York hospital Sunday after the discovery of a blood clot stemming from the concussion she sustained earlier this month.…
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Chris Brown arrived Abidjan for Kora Awards performance with Rihanna
US rapper Chris Brown arrived with singer Rihanna in the Ivory Coast city Abidjan on Sunday, when he was due to perform at an African music awards show. Brown was…
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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