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Alison-Madueke debunks rumours of ill-health
by Isi Esene Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, yesterday, debunked rumours indicating that she's receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment in a London hospital. An online news medium ran…
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TICKER: Gallup: Romney’s speech the worst ever in a GOP convention in 16 years
It’s official, Mitt Romney has given the worst speech that the GOP convention has seen in the last 16 years. According to Gallup, Romney’s recent speech at the convention was…
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Dana is back: FG lifts suspension on airline’s license
by Chi Ibe This evening, the Federal Government has lifted the suspension on the operating license of Dana Airlines and as a result, Dana Airline can resume commercial flight operations…
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It’s showtime in heaven! Tribute to Amadi Ogbonnaya
It’s been six nights since my sleep was disturbed. Five days and I’m still struggling with reality. My heart is sour. I’m sorely grieved. I struggle for the words because…
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Militants kill four people, set telecoms operator’s office, masts ablaze in Maiduguri
by Akan Ido Armed militants suspected to be Boko Haram members today set the office of a telecoms operator on fire in Maiduguri, Borno State. They are reported to have…
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Video: Bez performs “Stop pretending” on Ndani
by Stanley Azuakola Bez is one of Nigeria's most talented singers. He performed recently at Nigeria's biggest youth award event, The Future Awards. Today, we bring you a video of…
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Masquerade arrested in Ado-Ekiti for armed robbery
by Isi Esene Osalusi Sunday, 24-year-old man, was yesterday arrested while on a robbery operation in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Osalusi, who was disguised as a family masquerade, Sinrinminyin, was apprehended…
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Nigerian Idol winner, Yeka Onka, releases new single, ‘Ewa ba mi jo’.
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Nigerian Idol winner, Yeka Onka, is back with the release of a her new single 'Ewa ba mi jo'. The song gives you a feeling of dancing…
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Onoshe Nwabuiku: NTA, Think like a man, Volt, and more
by Onoshe Nwabuikwu What has NTA done lately for ...ex-footballers? First, I should say this question wasn’t originally asked by me. And it was in the form of a declarative…
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Topless: Swaziland virgins parade for king to celebrate chastity – See Photos
by Akan Ido Thousands of bare-breasted young Swazi women paraded in front of King Mswati III recently to celebrate chastity and unity, dismissing criticism of the lavish ceremony in one…
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“I sold her phone for N68,000” – Police arrest new suspect in Cynthia’s murder
by Stanley Azuakola The Nigeria Police Force has made another breakthrough in its ongoing investigations into the death of Cynthia Osokogu with the arrest of another suspect, who was in…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Nigerian businessman accused of $5million oil scam in Zambia
by Stanley Azuakola Zambian authorities believe that a Nigerian, George Anyiam-Osigwe, has exported our brand of subsidy fraud to that country. At a time when Nigerians are still coming to…
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TICKER: Lagos residents lament increase in bread price, blame FG’s cassava flour policy
The sharp increase in the price of bread, one of Lagos' staple foods, has met with public anger among residents. Popularly called 'Agege bread', the price increase ranging from 15…
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Strike alert: We will accept N5,000 note only on one condition – NLC
by Stanley Azuakola If the Federal Government and CBN insist on going ahead with the planned introduction of 5,000 naira notes, the backlash might be considerable. Already, there has been…
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TICKER: Taraba Assembly set to impeach deputy governor
MEMBERS of the Taraba State House of Assembly have begun a move to impeach the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Sani Abubakar Danladi, over alleged gross misconduct. The allegations against Danladi were…
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Opinion: What to do when you don’t like your friend’s spouse-to-be
by Meredith Bodgas Saying "I hate your fiance" will do nothing more than put a rift in your friendship. It happens. Someone you think is great chooses to marry someone...…
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TICKER: Quebec Shooting: Man opens fire during victory rally for Premier-Elect, Pauline Marois
Parti Quebecois Leader Pauline Marois was rushed off stage during her victory speech Tuesday night after shots were fired. Montreal police tweeted that one person was killed and another critically…
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TICKER: Man throws acid on daughter’s face
A man threw acid in his daughter’s face in an attack that shocked her neighborhood. Jerome Lynch, a 69-year old man, accused his daughter of abusing him and attacked her…
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Poetry: How not to be the man of the house? ‘The Husband!’
by Bim Oguntunde-Phillip He struts his stuff through his personal fiefdom An empty little boy who's been given a big title! He knows of all the priviledges and demands every…
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TICKER: Confusion in Delta over bomb scare
Confusion enveloped the Delta State Cabinet Office, Asaba, where the office of the state’s Head of Service is located on Tuesday after the discovery of a package suspected to be…
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TICKER: Paris Jackson says she’s moving to Africa if Romney wins US election
Paris Jackson isn’t worried about being in a family that some would consider to be part of entertainment royalty. She gets on Twitter every day and tells the world what…
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TICKER: Toyota regains global top spot
Once again, Toyota Motor Corporation bounced back from safety recalls and natural disasters, selling 4.97 million vehicles globally in the first half of the year to retake its crown as…
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TICKER: Vengeance served hot: Woman shoots and beheads her rapist, displays man’s head in middle of village
A woman in Turkey has taught her rapist a lesson that he would probably never forget if he had something to remember it with. The woman, who is pregnant, shot…
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TICKER: Matter in limbo? $620,000 bribery scandal: Lawan reports to police again
For the third time in one week, embattled former fuel subsidy regime ad hoc committee chairman, Farouk Lawan, on Thursday, reported to the Force Headquarters. This is one of the…
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TICKER: Newswatch founders vow to tackle Jimoh Ibrahim
Founders of Newswatch magazine, Ray Ekpu, Dan Agbese, Soji Akinrinade and Yakubu Mohammed have vowed to challenge their alleged sacking by the Chairman and Chief Executive of the board, Dr.…
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TICKER: Man beats up pregnant neighbour
A 27-year old tenant, Ukwenya Innocent has been arraigned before an Apapa Magistrate’s Court, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, for allegedly beating up his neighbour’s pregnant wife, Jenifer Omini. The victim…
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TICKER: US Republican VP candidate once dated a black woman, who is an ex-convict
Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan apparently has a type when it comes to the women he spends his time with. Some think that his type happens to be black, but…
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TICKER: Kanye West ponders his use of swear words, “Stevie Wonder never had to use bitch to get his point across”
Grammy award winning producer/rapper Kanye West turned to his 8.4 million Twitter fans and revealed his personal struggle over using the controversial terms b*tch and n*gga in his music. In…
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Opinion: What Is your teen really doing at school?
by David Sack School should be a place of learning, socializing and self-discovery, but for some teens it is where lifelong problems with drugs and alcohol begin. It's back-to-school season…
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Patience Jonathan: “I can’t call to confirm her return… is she my mate?” – Spokesman
by Isi Esene The spokesman of the nation's first lady, Ayo Osinlu has expressed frustration over the barrage of questions directed at him over the unexplained absence of Mrs Patience…
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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