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The forgotten case files: 21 National Assembly probes in 4 years, where are the results?
by Stanley Azuakola Since 2008 till date, there has been a total of twenty-one major National Assembly probes. That comes down to at least one probe every quarter. Usually, the life…
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“Isn’t it evil?” – PDP wonders why Buhari has not apologised to Yoruba people
by Adeniyi Abdul The dust has barely settled from former Head of State General Muhammadu Buhari's latest statement about Nigeria and the Peoples Democratic Party, but he is clearly not about…
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Damaturu residents run for cover as gunshots, explosions rock the city
by Stanley Azuakola Yesterday it was Kaduna. Today Damaturu, the capital of Yobe, is the city under siege. Frightened residents of the city have locked themselves in their homes, following the barrage…
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Aristo Chronicles – Georgina, by Oluwatoyin Idowu
Circumstances could have favored anyone. Anyone of the billions of humans in the world. That it favored Georgina was completely incidental, she was no one special. Just another faceless Jambite.…
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Kaduna curfew relaxed
by Stanley Azuakola The 24-hour curfew imposed by the Kaduna State Government on Sunday, following the bomb blast and reprisal attacks in the state has been relaxed. Instead of 24…
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Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: The House’s Trump Card
Watching events unfold over the past few days, I have come to conclusion that there is more to the House of Representatives’ subsidy probe report than meets the eye. I…
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“They will die first” – NDC prophesies doom for those spreading rumours
by Lekan Olanrewaju Apparently, Nigerian politicians have good company just across the border. The ruling National Democratic Congress NDC in Ghana has responded to rumours of the death of President…
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Pregnant woman beaten to death by her husband
In yet another tragic case of spousal abuse, Mrs Funmilayo Ajibola, 30, was repeatedly beaten and finally succumbed to her injuries, in a report by Punch newspaper earlier today. Her…
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#DanaCrash: Govt receives crash report
by Stanley Azuakola It’s been two weeks since the Dana Airline crash which claimed the lives of over 150 Nigerians. Reports have it that a preliminary report of the crash…
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Opinion: Bridges and Barricades- Music in Africa
by Onyeka Nwelue Photo credit: African Drum Today, I return to Portugal, a country that has very strong colonial ties with Nigeria. This is very visible in everything we do,…
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Conflict of interest? PDP to host INEC auditors with N13 million
by Stanley Azuakola We cannot know for sure how much is squirreled away in the coffers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). One thing we do know is that the party’s National Auditor,…
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Technology 101: How not to write an Elevator pitch
by Oluwatobi Soyombo Last week, I got a DM on twitter that looks similar to the one below: ...do you know any great developer in Lagos? I thought about who…
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Police fined N1 million for assaulting a female student
by Tolu Orekoya Two years after Abigail Ige was beaten by police officers in Ado Ekiti, the High Court has ordered the Nigerian Police Force to pay a N1 million compensation to the…
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Calling all Creatives! Taruwa and The Future Awards are hosting a Town Hall meeting just for you – Click To See Details
by Stanley Azuakola As you must have heard by now, nominations for The Future Awards Season 7 is on. The theme of this season’s awards is 'Tear down these walls'.…
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Femke becomes Funke: No people deserve dog food- (whatever your expectations of the kitchen)
As a journalist you have to find a balance between caring too much and becoming numb. My biggest fear is to become cynical. 'Dog food!' he shouted over the mostly…
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Gorgeous and Green Gala: If you’re gorgeous and you know it
by Stanley Azuakola If you’re gorgeous and love the environment then the date to mark is Saturday June 23, 2012. A host of star performers will be thrilling guests that…
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On a mission to bankrupt and balkanise Nigeria: That’s what Pastor Bakare thinks of the president
by Stanley Azuakola The Convener of Save Nigeria Group, Pastor Tunde Bakare, addressed a news conference in Lagos on Sunday over the bribery scandal involving Hon. Farouk Lawan and Mr. Femi Otedola.…
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First Chinese woman astronaut lands in space successfully
by Seyi Lawal On Saturday, Liu Yang, 33, became China's first woman to travel to space. While in orbit she will conduct aerospace medical experiments and other space tests.…
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Top five ‘bad’ foods that are actually good for you
Five foods that are healthier than you think If you are fed up of being told what to eat and drink, well, this could be your lucky day. We've taken…
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Tolu Ogunlesi: This Twitter of a thing… [Random Observations] (YNaija FrontPage)
Whatever the jokes may be about President Jonathan bringing Facebook to Nigeria, one thing is certain – the story of Facebook's significance in Nigeria will be incomplete without him. Social…
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Campus mayhem: Battle between ex-militants and cult members at Igbinedion University (Warning: Graphic photo)
by Tolu Orekoya At least 15 people were injured and 50 cars destroyed on Sunday as Igbinedion University became the latest battle ground, with ex-militants and cult members clashing on the campus. For…
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Bloody, bloody, Kaduna: A recap of yesterday’s tragedy
by Stanley Azuakola Gradually, Nigeria is getting to the point where terrorism is viewed in the same way as corruption. Like something which although undesirable, is so strong and pervasive…
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#FaroukLawan: “We cannot vouch for him”-House of Reps
by Chi Ibe Farouk Lawan, embattled member of the House of Representatives is yet to see an end to his travails. Before he could get a bit of fresh air…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Money laundering scandal rocks Nigerian Embassy as U.S. freezes accounts
by Chi Ibe Bank of America, M&T Bank and Wells Fargo received directive from the US government to close the accounts of the Nigerian embassy in Washington and its consulate…
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Top 5 Sound bites from last week (feat. Kola Boof, Peter Obi, PDP & more)
by Stanley Azuakola “Our hospitals and clinics are dirty and smelling. This is not healthy for the lives of our people.” Recently reinstated speaker of the Bayelsa State House…
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Monday Morning Inspiration: I take that next step
by Patricia Omoqui Many of us have huge visions for life, big dreams we aim to achieve. Few of us actually take action on a daily basis to bring them…
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WATCH: “I was a very reckless young man” – Femi Kuti
"I was just living on a daily basis" says Afrobeat maestro Femi Kuti of his younger days, in this special interview. The son of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, who…
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You take your freedom for granted – Labaran Maku scolds Nigerian journalists
by Adeniyi Abdul Clearly not a fan of the behaviour of members of the Nigerian media, Minister of Information Labaran Maku has come out to stress the need for the…
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Dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed in Kaduna as Christians fight back
by Hauwa Gambo As we reported this morning, three churches were victim of shootings and bombs in Kaduna - leading to the loss of 13 lives. In what might be…
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So, who is your Twitter Overlord? Read: The sociology of the self-acclaimed “activist” Twitter community
Whether you think it's a narrow attack on easily identifiable social media voices or a dispassionate assessment of a growing social problem, what NOEL IHEBUZOR writes here (produced un-edited) is…
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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
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