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The Big 5: Death of Offa robbery suspect wouldn’t stop your prosecution – Police tells Saraki; Presidency says Jonathan lied about corruption in his book | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Nigeria’s Presidency has replied former President, Goodluck Jonathan, saying he (Jonathan) lied when he stated that corruption is more intense now in…

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Oby Ezekwesili talks ending corruption and bad governance in an interview with Christiane Amanpour

Even if you have been living under a rock, you should know by now that Oby Ezekwesili is running for the highest office in the land in next year's elections.…

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8 weeks after “operation fix the pothole”, Lagos government assures residents of solutions to traffic

On September 21, 2018, the governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode, through the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ade Akinsanya, directed the state Public Works Corporation to repair all the potholes on…

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Jonathan lied, his government was full of corruption and unwillingness to implement policies – Presidency

Nigeria's Presidency has replied former President, Goodluck Jonathan, saying he (Jonathan) lied when he stated that corruption is more intense now in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari that it…

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Today’s Noisemakers: Kanu Nwankwo, Okewande, Dolapo Oni, others

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…

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The Late 5: Tambuwal compensates former PDP guber candidate; Senate adjourns plenary in honour of 44 slain soldiers | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Sokoto House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Manir Muhammad Dan-Iya as the new deputy governor of the state,…

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The YNaija Cover – the 22nd of November

Follow the links below to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:

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Here’s the full #YNaijaPowerList2018

Genevieve Nnaji, Chris Ogunlowo, Maraji, Tony Nwulu, Falana have been unveiled as some of the most influential personalities in the 2018 edition of the #YNaijaPowerList - a roll call of…

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Dates for Buhari, Atiku, others to square up in presidential debate announced

The Nigerian Election Debate Group (NEDG) has announced Jan. 19, 2019 as date for presidential debate for candidates of the different political parties participating in the February 16, presidential election to unveil…

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Johnny Drille, DJ Cuppy, DJ Spinall, Killertunes win top awards at #TheBeatzAwards 2018 (PHOTOS)

Celebrating the people behind the scenes in any industry is paramount, as it motivates them to do more. And, THE BEATZ AWARDS organised by Eliworld recognised an exceptional lineup of creative minds…

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Highlights of the Lagos Small Business Summit 2018

Lagos Small Business Summit organized by SME100 Nigeria is a platform that brings together government leaders and small business owners; who are innovative game changers in their various sectors. The objective of…

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TEDxYaba Reboot: SegaLink, Deola Sagoe, Codebeast and more to speak

The second installment of the hugely successful TEDxYaba conference is scheduled to hold on December 8, 2018 at Nikoms Event Centre, Edmund Crescent, Yaba.   This year’s conference, themed “Reboot”…

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Kola Aina, Tosin Faniro-Dada, Olumide Soyombo… see the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Technology

For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the brave…

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Jonathan blames INEC for his defeat in 2015

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, in his book, 'My Transition Hours' launched on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, said that the 2015 Presidential election was choked with "manipulations, intrigues, intimidations and betrayals,"…

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Entertainment Roundup: Davido says “everything changes” as he turns 26 | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still today. Davido says everything changes as he turns 26 He wrote on…

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The Big 5: Endorse Buhari now and 2023 Presidency is yours – SGF tells South East; Saraki wants judicial inquiry to investigate death of Offa robbery suspect | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and Governors of the South East geopolitical zone on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with…

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Here’s what we know about Izu Ojukwu’s upcoming movie ‘Power of 1’

Izu Ojukwu has cemented himself as one of Nollywood's best directors. His 2016 movie '76 was compelling as powerful political commentary as it was a period piece, starring Ramsey Nouah…

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Today’s Noisemakers: Oluyomi Ojo, Moji Delano and others

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…

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The Late 5: Jonathan’s book, nothing but a presidential tale by midday – Gov. Shettima; Otedola appears in court, testifies against Lawan | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has said the security challenges confronting Nigeria are both internal and external factors. Speaking on Wednesday at the…

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The YNaija Cover – the 21st of November

Follow the links below to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:    

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Obama refused to provide military assistance to rescue Chibok girls – Jonathan reveals

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the protests that held after the Chibok girls were kidnapped on April 15, 2014, were only politically motivated and just an action by…

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How the Zamfara twins experience shows the apparent lack of adequate security

That Nigeria's security apparatus is at its lowest ebb is an understatement. Despite the huge amount of money allocated to security by this administration, the effect is nearly unseen going…

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Highlights of the 2018 Zenith Bank Christmas Light Up Ceremony

Enjoy highlights below if you missed the event:     [embedyt] ]   Watch this space for the Zenith Bank Light Up Ceremony giveaway.

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United Kingdom-based high street fashion brand, Hype and Steam officially launches in Nigeria

Hype and Steam, a United Kingdom-based online fashion retailer, officially launched operations in Nigeria on Friday, 16 November, 2018 with an exclusive runway show and after party at the Hard Rock Café,…

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Here’s how Nigeria can be restructured without constitutional amendment – Agbakoba

Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has again lent his voice to the argument on restructuring of the country, insisting that the country can be…

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7 months after, here’s what happened to the principal suspect in the Offa robbery

The principal suspect in the deadly April 5, 2018, bank robbery attack in Offa, Kwara, Michael Adikwu, a dismissed police constable is dead. Kwara State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice,…

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It is worrisome that New Telegraph will award Ganduje amid bribery allegations

The media does not only exist for information dissemination but also to drive the change process in the society especially in a deformed one like ours and, it is worrisome…

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How DStv is targeting specific subscribers with its pop-up channel

On Sunday, the DC Heroes pop-up channel on DStv ended, lasting a week since it opened and rendering DC movie staples like Batman and Superman. For me, it was like…

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Entertainment Roundup: Jason Derulo joins Idris Elba in “Cats” movie; Dolly Parton has a message for young girls | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still today. Jason Derulo joins Idris Elba, Taylor Swift in ‘Cats’ movie Singer-songwriter Jason…

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The Big 5: Why I couldn’t implement 2014 National Conference report – Jonathan; Buhari’s government, worst in Nigeria’s history – Agbakoba | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has revealed why he didn't implement the 2014 National Conference, despite having over seven months to do so,…

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