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The Late 5: Suspended NHIS boss, Yusuf resumes amid protest; Fayose remanded in EFCC custody | More stories
These are the stories that drove conversation today. The suspended Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Usman Yusuf Monday, forcefully gained entrance into the Abuja head office with…
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How Ambode’s cabinet member batters wife, lives his promiscuous lifestyle in hotels
An unconfirmed report has it that a Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Overseas Affairs and Investment, Professor Ademola Abass is enmeshed in a wife battery and philandering allegation.…
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Just In: Court refuses Fayose bail, insists he stays in custody
Former governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose failed in his bid to be granted bail by the Federal High Court in Lagos. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Monday, arraigned…
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2019: How political parties “killed” Not too Young to run law
When President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Not too Young to Run bill into law in May 2018. One of the caveats he gave in his speech was that the youth…
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Like Adeosun, Saraki’s protégé, Atunwa skips NYSC, forges certificate
Just like we had in the case of former Minister Finance, Kemi Adeosun, who was reported by Premium Times to have forged her NYSC certificate, the 2019 governorship candidate of the…
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Khashoggi, Kakaaki social and other wars against free speech
After a long wait, the kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the 19th of October 2018 conceded that missing Saudi Arabian journalist, Jamal Khashoggi is dead. According to the release, he…
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What is going on in the trailer for Uche Jombo’s directorial debut ‘Heaven On My Mind’?
There has been a few decent Nollywood movie trailers released this year. And by “decent,” I mean cohesive or at least understandable. A trailer, ordinarily, should get you excited to…
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We don’t know what ‘The Bling Lagosians’ is about, but we have a feeling the movie is going to be big
Have you heard about the movie The Bling Lagosians? This question, in fact, is a meme on the movie's official Instagram page, featuring Gbenga Titiloye on set. Early in the…
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Entertainment Roundup: ‘He is not doing well at the moment’, promoter replies Lil Kesh | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Between Lilkesh and Kogbagidi... The singer, Keshinro Ololade, known…
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Idris Elba to join film adaptation of hit musical ‘Cats’
What can we say? Elba has range. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Elba is reportedly in final negotiations to join the star-studded film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Cats.…
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#PadGate: This is how Karo Omu was erased from a movement she helped pioneer
It all started with a resolute 2017 tweet from social media and brand specialist Karo Omu, after she learned that the prices of sanitary products were becoming increasingly unaffordable and…
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The Big 5: Labour to embark on nationwide strike November 6; Amid fear of being ousted as chairman, Oshiomhole speaks | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Organised labour has scheduled Tuesday, October 30, for a nationwide mass protest against what it described as the government’s unwillingness to implement…
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“I am coming back to Biafra” “I will bring hell with me” | Here’s what Nnamdi Kanu said on his ‘return’
Following his first public appearance in Jerusalem on Friday since September 14, 2017, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Sunday delivered a world press conference, from…
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The Late 5: El-Rufai imposes 24-hour curfew on Kaduna metropolis; Atiku will give SGF slot to South West – Gbenga Daniel | More stories
These are the stories that drove conversation today. Following security breaches in some part of Kaduna, a statement has been issued by the Senior Special Assistant to governor Nasir El-Rufai…
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The Big 5: Nigerian Army warms up for another Python Dance; APC reacts to Shehu Sani’s exit from ruling party | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: There are indications that the Nigerian Army would carry out another round of Operation Python Dance in the South-East, anytime soon, in what…
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The Late 5: After long-drawn battle with El-rufai, Shehu Sani quits APC; Lawyer confirms Nnamdi Kanu is alive, to address world press conference Sunday | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Following controversies that trailed the primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna and, his constant back and forth with…
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UPDATED: Shehu Sani dumps the APC
Following a long drawn battle with Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai and the controversies that trailed the primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna where he failed to get the ticket…
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What’s the formula? | The Daily Vulnerable
…for living what Brene Brown calls a “wholehearted” life - what I call a life of “joy”? Authentic + Courage + Compassion. Authenticity: Show up everywhere, everyday with your truest best self –…
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Forgetting his vice, President Buhari cautions religious leaders, Nnamdi Kanu resurfaces in Jerusalem | Other top stories of the week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The Kano government discredited a video portraying Governor Abdullahi Ganduje personally collecting kickbacks to the tune of $5 million. Commissioner for…
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FITFAMFEST returns this November with fitness fun and we are here for it
Anyone who has been on the fitfam journey understands that the process doesn't just end at calorie count. It's time to defy those limits, find the true you and challenge…
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The Late 5: Viral video shows IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu in Jerusalem, PDP submits Saraki’s name as Senatorial Candidate for Kwara Central | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who went missing in September 2017 was on Friday confirmed to…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Ooni’s message as he unveils new queen, the comment on Nnamdi Kanu’s ‘return’, Uncle Ajala, 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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Jim Ovia’s ‘Africa Rise and Shine’ launches in New York (PHOTOS)
The Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia recently launched his book, Africa Rise and Shine in New York. This prestigious event happened on the sidelines of the United Nations…
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GOtv Open Week Starts today! And here are 5 reasons we are excited
Maximum entertainment is what GOtv is bringing this October with acits Open Week to celebrate its anniversary. ALL Active GOtv Plus subscribers will have access to quality entertainment on GOtv…
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Dasuki laundered the N2.1bn not me, Dokpesi tells court
Raymond Dokpesi and his Daar Investment and Holdings Company Limited (the parent company of AIT and Raypower FM) told the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday that they are not…
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Meet Famzy: Falz steals the show in this captivating final teaser for ‘Chief Daddy’
In true EbonyLife fashion, the final teaser for Chief Daddy is nothing short of exceptional. The long-awaited teaser reveals the eccentric character, ‘Famzy’. Played by award-winning rapper, entertainer and actor,…
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British American Tobacco accomplishes feat as Africa’s top employer
The Top Employers Institute conducts independent and internationally verified research into organizations people management practices, and certification is only awarded to companies which meet the highest standards in employee working…
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As 2019 approaches, Nigerians must demand for safer ways to transport petroleum products
While we are yet to get over the June 2018 Otedola bridge fire accident, the Abia pipeline explosion occurred recently killing scores of people. The devastating explosion which claimed many…
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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