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Thriller: How Anambra’s most wanted criminal was nabbed
by Stanley Azuakola Mr. Olisagbo Ifedike, 36, has been on every single most wanted list in the South-Eastern state of Anambra for the past few years. He'd been a source…
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Dele Momodu: A word for the Nigerian opposition
If Nigeria must witness any drastic and meaningful progress, members of the opposition must learn to do things differently. Fellow Nigerians, please permit me to reiterate the fact that I’m…
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“I want to have Kanye’s kids” – Kim Kardashian confesses, sets out in stunning dress (PHOTOS)
by Reuben Daba Kim Kardashian just keeps making it into the news, no matter what she does. She was on The View recently, and her response to a particular question…
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#DivorceDrama: “My wife is troublesome” – policeman, “He is a womaniser” – wife
by Akan Ido A policeman, Sunday Uloko, yesterday pleaded with the Agege Customary Court in Lagos to dissolve his marriage to Nnee, saying she is troublesome, always willing to fight,…
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Ghost Workers: Audit throws up names of minors on Kogi’s payroll
Akan Ido The president of the Kogi State chapter of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Alex Abutu on Thursday disclosed that names of minors have been found…
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Nowhere’s sacred: Man robs another man inside church (WATCH)
by Stanley Azuakola Nothing's sacred any more. How else does one explain this video which was captured by a surveillance camera at the St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church…
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Fuel Subsidy Fraud: Olabisi, Jeldi, Nworgu declared wanted by the EFCC
by Isi Esene The Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday declared three oil marketers wanted. The oil marketers were accused of obtaining billions of naira of the fuel subsidy…
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Outrage in Lagos as drunk police corporal kills union chairman
by Stanley Azuakola Dele Oroja, the chairman of Meiran/Ilepo branch of Three Wheelers Association of Nigeria is dead. His end came through the bullets of a police corporal, Abbey Adekunle…
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Elnathan John: How to get (and keep) foreign friends
To maintain foreign friends you need to have foreign thoughts and habits. You love all things foreign. But despite the repeated olive-oiled anointing your pastor gave you and your passport,…
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Esho Wemimo: Crown thy feet!
A woman with good shoes is never ugly – Coco Chanel The way that ladies love shoes men can never understand. It’s just impossible to have enough shoes in one’s wardrobe.…
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Opinion: The importance of processing pain
by Amy Chan Often, I psycho-analyze the heck out of my feelings and have a hard time deciphering if it's the situation that is stirring up the pain, or other deep-rooted…
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Opinion: I am Muslim but…
by Mohammed Abdullahi A far greater problem still is when someone seeking to “win souls for Christ” or embark on “Jihad” fails to expose the beauty of his convictions and…
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OC Ukeje: More room for bravehearts (30 Days, 30 Voices)
I don’t know where I’d be today if someone didn’t give me a chance. I have no idea. It is super difficult to find something to talk about. I couldn’t…
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Temie Giwa: Simple justice (YNaija FrontPage)
In this country, we are awfully familiar with the horror of losing people to senseless deaths. We know just how senseless that plane crash was. Last week, I travelled by…
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419 and other stories: Maybe you’re just gullible
by Anthony Akinola Nigerians are duped every day. In fact, my name was used a few months ago in defrauding a friend of tens of thousands of naira. Of course, he…
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#ABetterYou: Six steps to getting more done
by Karl Stark and Bill Stewart The most important part of this process is finding a system that works for you and sticking to it. And always remember to fully…
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Yemi Adamolekun: The angry young Nigerian
Unfortunately, for those in government, they see social media as the enemy, not as a platform to engage and receive constructive criticism. Then again, you would only care about constructive…
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“Cynthia’s untimely death is a clear case of betrayal of trust” – Gov. Uduaghan
by Isi Esene The governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan yesterday advised Nigerian youth to positively exploit the benefits of social media for the development of the society. He said…
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‘Incompetent’: Appeal court throws out Salami’s referral suit
by Stanley Azuakola It was not a pleasant return to the Appeal Court for Ayo Salami. Salami, the man who used to be president of the Court of Appeal, had…
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Home of governor’s mother-in-law set ablaze in Damaturu
by Stanley Azuakola Ibrahim Geidam On Friday in Damaturu, Yobe State, men allegedly belonging to the Boko Haram sect burnt down the residence of the mother-in-law of the state governor,…
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TICKER: Young Manchester United star arrested after being ‘caught having sex with a woman in a doorway’
A rising Manchester United star has been arrested for ‘lewd behaviour’ after allegedly having sex with a teenage girl in a doorway the DailyMail reports. Luke McCullough, 18, who was…
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TICKER: Cannibal: Cambridge student ‘bit a chunk of flesh out of his landlady’s arm and laughed as he chewed it’
A Cambridge PhD post-graduate bit a chunk of flesh out of a woman’s arm and laughed as he chewed it, a jury has been told. Dr David Lake, 44, is…
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TICKER: Prison officers ‘stood guard while prison nurse had sex with a dangerous rapist serving life in a high security jail’
A prison nurse romped with a convicted rapist while colleagues stood guard and sent him text messages on his contraband mobile phone telling him 'you're generous, sensitive and dead sexy',…
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TICKER: Mass hysteria as pet snake escapes from home (Photos)
PANICKED locals refused to leave their homes after the escape of a schoolgirl’s pet snake. Jasmin Millar’s neighbours won’t even use the LOOin case Elwood the 3½ft python comes round…
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TICKER: Serena Williams just keeps on dominating at the US Open
Serena Williams is simply storming through the US Open. She’s dominating unlike she’s ever done in her entire career, and her opponents are wondering what hit them. Even scarier, Serena…
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TICKER: Nicki Minaj: All rap, but not even registered to vote
Young Money’s Nicki Minaj supposed endorsement of Mitt Romney, on the Mercy (remix) from Lil Wayne’s Dedication 4 Mixtape, has taken another turn. The 29 year-old ,Onika Tanya Maraj, currently…
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TICKER: Beyonce confronts Kim Kardashian, claims Kim K tried to use Jay-Z for fame
It looks like the pot has finally boiled over in the quiet war between Kim Kardashian and Beyonce. In an escalation for the ages, Beyonce is said to have confronted…
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TICKER: Couple arrested for recording sex acts with their 9-year old daughter
A nationwide search for child pornographers culminated in the arrest of an Oregon couple, authorities announced Wednesday. Michelle Lee Freeman, 40, and her husband Michael Serapis Freeman, 39, surrendered to…
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PHOTO: Hillary Clinton in East Timor, watches and beams as Bill Clinton delivers speech at DNC
by Stanley Azuakola While her husband was giving a magnificent speech in support of Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, the US secretary of state, Hillary…
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TICKER: Late night snacking can ruin your life and your health
Snacking might be keeping you from losing the extra weight that has been bothering you. Studies have shown that people who eat after 8 p.m. are fatter than people who…
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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