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Leadership Editorial: Lawan, Otedola, N2.6trn thieves must face justice
by Hauwa Gambo Femi Otedola Our friends at Leadership aren't pulling any punches about the latest round of bribe scandals, and that's just the way we like it. As they…
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Emir of the CBN? Sanusi Lamido explains himself
by Stanley Azuakola Somehow, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, felt that he had to respond to the criticisms which came his way…
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#FaroukLawan: At last, Lawan submits himself to the police
by Stanley Azuakola Hon Farouk Lawan, the man who has made all the headlines this week, finally showed up at the Police Force Headquarters today. At the Louis Edet House,…
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SNAPSHOT: Burn, NYSC, burn
by Stanley Azuakola But why? Another batch of corps members passed out this week across the nation. A particular individual felt so aggrieved (with the NYSC? with Nigeria?) that (s)he…
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Leave him out of this – Reuben Abati says President Jonathan not responsible for bribery scandal
President Jonathan would really appreciate it if people stopped trying to drag his name through the mud. At least that's what we can make of the latest statement by his…
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Snail Justice: 110,000 court cases pending in Nigerian courts
by Stanley Azuakola In Nigeria, every day comes with its own revelations. Hear ye the revelation of today: there are 110, 000 cases pending in Nigerian courts. Yes, you heard…
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One for the future: Five-year old star, Ozzybosco thrills guests at the COF Heart & Soul Gala (see photos)
by Stanley Azuakola When an event features stars and executives like Olu and Joke Jacob, Demola Olota, Nkiru Anumudu, Oba Otudeko and Ndidi Nwuneli as guests, one wouldn’t expect a…
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Battle of the Ex-es: Rihanna’s men Drake and Chris Brown in gang fight at club
by Chi Ibe New York City police are currently investigating an apparent early morning fight involving hip-hop stars Drake and Chris Brown at the WIP club. It is rumoured that…
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“It’s like China’s One Child Policy” – Senator explains bill to stop public officials sending their kids abroad
by Tolu Orekoya The Kano Central PDP representative Senator Basheer Garba Mohammed is sponsoring a bill to force all public officials to educate their children through the Nigerian educational…
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Hot Stuff: Modenine – Mind Yourself + Spit My S**t
by Seyi Lawal Today being Modnine’s birthday, he drops two new joints – ‘Mind Yourself’ and ‘Spit My S**t’. They are off his upcoming ‘Occupy The Throne’ compilation. Click here…
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Hot Stuff: Omawumi feat. Waje & Dr Frabz – ‘Explain’
by Seyi Lawal The fabulous duo of West African Idol runner-up Omawumi and Headies winner Waje gives us a new track titled ‘Explain’. Dr Frabz worked on the beats, his…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: We’re on the edge of a recession – Okonjo-Iweala
by Stanley Azuakola During last Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, it was the turn of Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to address the council. When she spoke,…
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Temitope Shittu-Alamu: Anonymous no more
It is a simple pleasure hearing your name called out in a crowd. Moving through my busy office by 4pm, my mind is already on dinner. Oblivious to the sound…
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PDP vs PDP: We have the first casualty
by Stanley Azuakola Alhaji Habu Fari, the principal private secretary to the PDP National Chairman Bamanga Tukur, has been sacked. This makes him the first casualty in the ongoing battle…
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Nigeria experienced 14 power system failures in 6 months – PHCN
by Stanley Azuakola The year is only halfway gone, but the nation has already experienced system collapse in the power sector a total of 14 times. Records from the daily…
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“He is not going to stay more than eight years” – GEJ’s aide wants “mischief makers” to calm down
by Adeniyi Abdul President Goodluck Jonathan has a message for everyone concerned about the length of time he plans on spending as President: Take it easy. President Jonathan's Special Adviser…
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Opinion: …Please wait while your transaction is processing?
by Chinonso Ogbogu Keep doing what's best for your dreams, and with time your transaction would be completed and you would get your blessings! It was 6:28a.m when I began…
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Sosoliso crash report out: Pilot couldn’t see runway because airport didn’t have diesel
by Stanley Azuakola It’s been six years since a Sosoliso plane crashed at the Port Harcourt International Airport, cutting short the lives of the over 100 passengers on board, most…
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Akintunde Oyebode: The beatification of an area boy (YNaija FrontPage)
I always wanted to use a Soyinka play as the title of my Thursday junk, thanks to the bees in Abuja, I finally have the chance. The Beatification of an…
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Elnathan John: How to behave when accused of corruption in Nigeria
by Elnathan John Nigerians are corrupt. Even a suckling knows this. From time to time however, the odd situation arises where one Nigerian accuses another of corruption, you know, like…
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FG acquires four generators for Abuja airport
by Stanley Azuakola Well, at least they tried. On three different occasions this year, the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has suffered a total blackout. When the latest blackout occurred…
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Video: 18-month-old baby thrown from car during police chase
by Tolu Orekoya When the troubled parents of the 18-month-old child decided to rob a victim, they were not planning on ending up in a police chase, rolling the vehicle…
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7 foods for better skin
Want super-looking, bright and healthy skin? Well, the good news is it's not only what you put on your face or skin that's the key to a great complexion -…
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#Danacrash: Lagos gets foster parents for victims’ children
by Stanley Azuakola Their story was one of the most touching from the Dana crash. Three kids, sent on an errand by their parents, and in the short time it…
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#FaroukLawan: House to convene emergency session
by Stanley Azuakola At the peak of the fuel subsidy protest in January 2012, the Federal House of Representatives convened for an emergency session –the first time they would meet…
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An Ouch! affair: Designer Uche Nnaji celebrates birthday dinner with premiere of new single- See photos
CHIKA NNAJI & UCHE NNAJI What:Uche Nnaji Birthday Dinner Cocktail. Where: Lekki Lagos. When: 11 June, 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa. AMAIKAHAISHAAISHA SALAMI & OMENAADEYINKAADEBOLA WILLIAMS & LATASHA (3)ADEBAYO,UZOR…
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Interview: 20 year old homeless entrepreneur squatted at AOL for 2 months to build successful start-up
by Seyi Lawal eric-simons Meet Eric Simons, 20, once a struggling entrepreneur who spent two months secretly living inside AOL's headquarters and eating leftovers while trying to build his start-up,…
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Photos: Emir of the Central Bank? Lamido Sanusi resumes work in traditional attire
by Stanley Azuakola It is an open secret that the Governor of the Central Bank, Sanusi Lamido, would give anything to be Emir of his beloved Kano someday. Only last…
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LISTEN: Céline Dion sings the heck out of Adele’s ‘Rolling in the Deep’
by Tolu Orekoya Céline Dion is one of the few great divas of her generation. She has to be one of the few who has maintained her voice so she can…
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Opinion: Mourning Dana victims is hypocritical
by Ola-Abraham Emmanuel Too bad that the life of the rich is more valued than that of the poor, even by the poor. Following the plane crash that happened more…
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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