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Review: Remembering MC Loph
by Wilfred Okiche Iwe is a fitting tribute to the late MC, one brother honoring another. ‘Iwe’ is a popular chant among the Igbos of the South Eastern region of…
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Opinion: The President Jonathan you don’t know
by Raheem Oluwafunminiyi In the last couple of weeks, the Presidency via its media inner circle has been having it tough with critics, most especially the hard-nut-to-crack opposition parties, the…
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Cynthia Osokogu’s killers: 50 nude pictures of rape victims surface, Festac hotel to be sued
by Isi Esene The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), led by Olusegun Runsewe, yesterday declared its intention to sue the management of Cosmilla Hotel where Cynthia Osokogu was allegedly murdered…
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Opinion: Replacing hunger with health
by Dawn Sweeney and Tom Nelson Having access to ample nutritious food is critical to a child's healthy development, especially as it relates to their physical health, cognition, academic performance,…
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Japheth Omojuwa: #GreenDealNigeria – Nigeria’s 4 million barrels per day and the generation without oil (YNaija FrontPage)
Ghawar is the reflection of the fact that Nigeria’s economy cannot not be based on oil in 30 years’ time. Ghawar is the largest oil field in the world. It…
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Opinion: Michelle Obama’s Eleanor and Oprah moment
by Adam Hanft Mrs. Obama's speech deftly wove together the leadership role of the first lady as created by Mrs. Roosevelt, and the culture of introspection, emotion, and confessional drama…
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Opinion: Redefining the ‘ride-or-die chick’
by Sil Lai Abrams Do you love someone so much that your willing to do anything for them, even if it kills you? Anyone who’s read some of my past…
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“Stop treating Doyin Okupe with kid-gloves – prosecute him,” ACN tells EFCC
by Isi Esene The national publicity secretary of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Lai Mohammed has described the non-performance of the N2.3 billion contract awarded to presidential aide, Dr.…
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Yinka Johnson re-arraigned, charged under new Lagos traffic law
by Isi Esene Yinka Johnson, the banker who was accused of killing Hammed Balogun, an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) last month in Ajah has been…
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Ore Fakorede: Sectarianism – The bane of contemporary christianity (30 Days, 30 Voices)
It appears that Christianity is no longer all-embracing, with 'hugs' now reserved for card-carrying members of the church club and their well-connected friends. I grew up in a proper Christian…
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“No one could have repaired all the damage” – See the Top 10 quotes from Bill Clinton’s #DNC2012 speech
by Hauwa Gambo Sadly, even though Governor Kayode Fayemi and Governor-in-Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu are in Charlotte for the United States Democratic National Convention 2012, we will still be unable…
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SNAPSHOT: Bill/Barack 2012: The hug that won Obama the election
by Hauwa Gambo As expected, with his almost-60 minutes speech nominating Barrack Obama for a second term Democratic National Congress run for president yesterday, Bill Clinton hit, as CNN's Wolf…
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Goodluck means power: President recomposes two power sector committees
by Stanley Azuakola Right from his first few months in office, one thing the body language of President Goodluck Jonathan made very clear was that he would want to be…
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“We didn’t do it” – NBC denies banning Wande Coal’s video
by Stanley Azuakola It was the entertainment story everyone was talking about last week — that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) had banned singer Wande Coal's 'Go Low' video on Terrestrial TV last…
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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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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