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Bomb found and defused in FCE Kano campus
by Isi Esene An explosive device was on Tuesday morning found and defused in the premises of the Federal College of Education (FCE), Kano. The suspicious package was discovered in…
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Opinion: Extinction of local languages
by Victor Oshisada NIGERIA is said to possess three peculiarities: Insecurity, corruption and mono-product economy. It is unfortunate that the fourth is gradually creeping in. Before long, if care is…
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What Funke Bucknor did next: Event managers group to launch on Wednesday
by Doyin Jaiyesimi The founding members of the Association of Professional Organizers and Event Managers (APPOEMN), including the reverred Funke Bucknor-Obruthe has announced the official launch of the newly established…
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The future is here: America’s Democratic party to officially support gay marriage
by Adeniyi Abdul The Associated Press reports that the US Democratic Party is gearing up to include support for gay marriage in it's official party platform. The platform drafting committee…
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Funke Aboyade: Tackling corruption – a survival issue
by Funke Aboyade The reports of corruption that continue to filter out on an almost daily basis are not just mind blowing, they are disheartening. The impunity, the sheer brazenness,…
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“He just turned round and opened fire” – Policeman shoots two fellow officers, and then is killed
by Isi Esene Men of the Adamawa State special anti-robbery patrol, Operation Tsaro, today shot dead a policeman who apparently went berserk and shot two fellow police officers. The officer,…
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“I will lock up any thieving official” – Gov. Theodore Orji
by Isi Esene The Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji, yesterday read the riot act to government officials who allegedly collect government revenues and convert same to personal use. He lamented…
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Man attempts to swim from France to New York to spread Olympic cheer
by Adeniyi Abdul Perhaps the spectacle of the opening ceremony was even more amazing than we previously concluded, as it has resulted in a very special case of being gripped…
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“We’re now ready to win trophies” – Wojciech Szczesny
by 'Ifreke Inyang Szczesny Arsenal first choice goalkeeper, Wojciech Szczesny, is brimming with confidence ahead of the new campaign. The Polish hands who has risen through the ranks to…
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Apple smartphones officially enter the Nigerian market
by Isi Esene International brand products have continued to find their way into the country, the latest entrant being the Apple range of iPad devices, a product which has succeeded…
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It’s a celebration! The Future Awards hosts celebrities, leaders and entrepreneurs at the Nominees Reception this Saturday
by Doyin Jaiyesimi The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards has announced the Nominees Reception for Season 7 - a media & VIP event to celebrate the 168 leaders, innovators,…
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Drama in court: “My husband is lazy, separate us” – Wife; Husband – “I married her properly, she’s not going”
by Isi Esene “My husband is a lazy man; he does not want to work at all. When he gets a job, he complains about it and before you know…
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Scary times: “Avoid handshakes and promiscuous sex,” Ugandan president advises after Ebola kills 14
by Stanley Azuakola The deadly Ebola virus has put the East African nation of Uganda on the edge. An outbreak of the virus killed 14 people last week and has…
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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Between patriotism and truthfulness (YNaija FrontPage)
Step on their necks till they can’t breathe Claim they five stars but sell you dreams - Pusha-T (The New God Flow) I have…
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Report: Linda Ikeji, Chude Jideonwo, Noble Igwe & others inspire young people at The Future Awards Online Master Class
by Doyin Jaiyesimi On Wednesday July 25, 2012, yet another milestone was accomplished when The Future Awards held the extraordinary Online Business Master Class for bloggers and New Media entrepreneurs.…
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Married couple stoned to death for committing adultery
by Isi Esene A married couple accused of adultery has been stoned to death in the remote Northern Mali city of Aguelhok. They were executed by radical Islamists in northern…
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Damola Adegun: I hate waiting (30 Days, 30 Voices)
You might have to wait on the queue. at the bus stop, train station, airport lounge or even in the airspace, but we must all wait. Waiting is a difficult…
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Seyi Taylor: E-commerce in Nigeria – It’s not a bubble
by Seyi Taylor Understand this, no one starting an internet business in Africa today should hope to solely reach the "current market" for the business. That's a recipe for death…
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NYSC tweaks new posting policy … or not
by Isi Esene The new posting policy proposed by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) which seeks to post corps members only to four key sectors of the economy namely;…
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EFCC arraigns ‘Batch C’ fuel subsidy fraud suspects
by Stanley Azuakola Concerning this issue of fuel subsidy fraud, the EFCC bared its fangs again, yesterday. And in its grip this time were two persons and an oil marketing…
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Nigerian diplomat detained in Venezuela over fraud allegations
by Isi Esene Dr. Olarotimi Ajayi, a senior Nigerian diplomat in Venezuela has been detained for over two weeks by the immigration officials of the South American country over allegations…
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Azuka Ogujiuba Reviews: The disappointment of Davido’s album launch
Heightened expectations and anti-climax at Davido’s album launch If the intensity of my expectation before Davido’s launch of his album could be glimpsed this was perhaps the most instructive. I…
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The Social Media Minefield – Five factors blocking your success
by Mark Schaefer As you create marketing plans for your own business — or if your current efforts are stagnating — maybe it’s time to step back and look at…
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60 per cent of NYSC members posted to Kano seek redeployment
Isi Esene With the increased cases of violence by militant groups in the northern part of country, many Nigeria Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members are choosing to be redeploy out…
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Wenger admits that Podolski and Giroud won’t be ready for start of Premier League
by 'Ifreke Inyang Giroud Arsene Wenger has admitted that his new signings, Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud, who missed all the pre-season games, will not be ready for the start…
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Opinion: Making sense of the Syrian conflict
by Joachim MacEbong The preparations for a post-Assad Syria should be underway in earnest, because not only will any peace plan that leaves Al-Assad in charge fail, but he might…
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WATCH: The Nigerian Olympic Basketball Team talks the game and their dreams
by Adeniyi Abdul Factory78 TV caught up with the Nigerian Basketball team D'Tigers in London after a win against The Dominican Republic which gave the team the final spot at…
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Zamfara gov., House set to clash over planned mass sack
by Isi Esene The Zamfara State House of Assembly has vowed to resist any attempt by the executive arm of government to lay off 7,000 ghost workers in the employ…
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BBC Video: Luxury brands take note of Nigerian high-end consumers
by Isi Esene Majority of Nigerians live below the World Bank's poverty line, but a few of our fellow citizens are certainly not feeling the economic pinch of this recession…
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The September Standard
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- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
- Rainy Season Radiance: Essential Beauty Steps for Gloomy Days
YMonitor
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- 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