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British Museum set to return artifacts taken from the Benin kingdom nearly 2 centuries ago
The British Museum will reportedly host a summit along with other European museums to discuss the return of bronze artefacts 'taken' in 1897 from the Kingdom of Benin, now Southern Nigeria. The…
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400-level UNILAG student arrested for rape, may face 14 years jail term
A 400-level student of Actuarial Sciences of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Oluwaseyi Anyiam, 22, has been arrested for allegedly sexually violating a female colleague. Anyiam has pleaded not guilty…
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Just In: ASUU strike will soon be called off – Minister of Education
The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu says the ASUU strike would be called off within a week, meets Senate Committee on Tertiary Education at the National Assembly. Meanwhile, ASUU is…
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Nigerian Immigration top officials arrested for employment fraud
According to the spokesman of the Nigeria immigration service (NIS), Sunday James said the arrest of suspected recruitment fraudsters and senior officers in the service involved in job racketeering has…
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FG considers establishing a National Guard to address insecurity
The Minister of Interior retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau said on Thursday in Abuja when the Adjutant General of the California National Guard, U.S, Maj.-Gen. David Baldwin paid him a courtesy…
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Lagos worst place to live in the world, after Damascus – Report
According to the 2017 Global Liveability Report of the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a sister publication of The Economist of London, Lagos is the second worst global city to live —…
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Hate speech is a specie terrorism – Osinbajo
The Federal Government has drawn a line on hate speech. Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday said hate speech is a specie of terrorism. He said, "FG has today drawn…
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Just In: Osinbajo, governors hold security retreat in Aso Rock
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday presided over a retreat of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. The retreat on Security took place…
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Lassa fever: LUTH delists 70 under surveillance
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) has discharged two doctors infected with Lassa Fever. Chief Medical Director, Prof. Chris Bode disclosed this in Lagos on Wednesday. He said the first…
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If I buy Arsenal, I will fire Wenger – Dangote
Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote has said the first thing he would do after acquiring Arsenal football club is to fire, Arsene Wenger. In an interview with Bloomberg, Dangote said…
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Govt officials received N400bn bribe in a year – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said government officials were paid an estimated N400bn in bribes within a year. The bureau made this known in its National Corruption Report released…
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Universities can now organise post-UTME – FG
The Federal Government has said tertiary institutions can now conduct Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME), The Nation reports. Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu disclosed this in Abuja in Wednesday. He…
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Taking your protest to the market was wrong | Adesina tells anti-Buhari protesters
Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has said the #ResignorResume protesters led by entertainer, Charly Boy were at fault for taking the protest to Wuse market in Abuja. Don't forget: Charly Boy…
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Igbo quit notice: Shettima meets Northern elders, youth
Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday met with a group of Northern Elders and key members of the Arewa Youth group in Abuja. Why it is important: The…
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INEC swears in 9 new RECs
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmud Yakubu on Wednesday swore in 9 Resident Electoral Commissioners. The commission has earlier sworn in 14 RECs on July 8, 2017. Those…
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TSA account has not been audited since its operation – AGF
The Auditor-General of the Federation, Anthony Ayine on Wednesday told the House of Representatives that the Treasury Single Account policy has not been audited two years after it came into operation.…
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Forcing politicians to send their children to Nigerian schools won’t be good for the country – Senator
The Senate on Wednesday faulted the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for not consulting it before embarking on indefinite strike. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and…
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We didn’t fulfil our promises to ASUU | FG admits
The Federal Government has admitted that it has failed to fulfill agreements made with the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu said this on…
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We are investigating attack on EFCC headquarters – Police
The Police said it has began investigations into an attack on the Economic and Financial Crimes headquarters in Wuse, Abuja. Don't forget: A group of heavily armed bandits invaded the office…
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#ResumeOrResign: Nigerians should vote against APC – Fayose
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti has supported the anti-Buhari protesters, saying the country “can no longer afford a diaspora president.” Fayose made this statement in a release issued by his…
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FG urges ASUU to call off strike and resume negotiations
The Federal Government has urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), to suspend its on-going strike in the interest of the nation. The MInister of Labour and Employment, Senator…
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Anambra church killing: ‘Bishop’ asks monarchs to use traditional means to reveal the perpetrators
Aloysius Ikegwuonu alias 'Bishop' who is claimed to be target in the Ozubulu massacre of August 6, on Wednesday, when his colleagues in the state visited the traditional ruler of…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. EXCLUSIVE: What Actually Happened At The Ozubulu Church Attack Our reporter visited the town where the abomination took place and…
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#ResumeOrResign protest: Coalition set to resume in Lagos, give Buhari ultimatum
The conveners of the #ResumeOrResign movement under the groups, #OurMumuDonDo movement and Concerned Nigerians, Charles Oputa, a.k.a Charly Boy and Deji Adeyanju respectively have threatened to sue President Muhammadu Buhari…
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Buhari and his aides restrain Osinbajo from London – report
According to a report titled, ‘Nigeria stand-in careful not to upset the boat as Buhari steers from London’ by Reuters, President Muhammadu Buhari and some of his aides are controlling Acting…
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SERAP petitions ICC to investigate alleged missing N11trn electricity fund
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in a petition dated 16th August 2017, signed by the group’s Deputy Director, Timothy Adewale, and addressed to Mrs. Fatou Bensouda of the…
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Lawmakers fault ASUU strike, ask lecturers to resume negotiation
The Nigerian Senate Wednesday, faulted the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for not consulting the legislature before embarking on its indefinite nationwide strike action on Monday, urging the Union to suspend the…
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Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 6 leaked
Again? Courtesy of HBO, Another Game of Thrones episode has leaked online. HBO’s European and Spain divisions posted Sunday’s episode 6, “Death is the Enemy,” onto their own consumer platforms “for a…
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Gunmen attack Abuja EFCC office
The Wuse Zone 7 office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly been attacked by unknown gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Yet…
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Court dismisses Police arguments against Evans’ N300m suit
The Federal High Court in Lagos Wednesday, dismissed the objection of the police to the hearing of the N300 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme…
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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