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Timileyin Bondefaiye: Social media, the illusion of truth and political participation [NEXT]
by Timileyin Bondefaiye Social media is the collective of internet based communication channels dedicated to community-based input, interaction, content-sharing and collaboration, computer-mediated tools that allow people to create, share, or…
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The Church Blog: Isn’t there a certain irony in Mike Bamiloye condemning Christian entertainment?
This happened last month, but it bears thinking through. Mike Bamiloye, who popularised Christian filmmaking via Mount Zion Ministries, is suddenly up in arms when the same thing he championed…
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Buhari, ECOWAS leaders, Barrow exit Gambia after failing to convince Jammeh
The ECOWAS delegation to Gambia led by President Muhammadu Buhari has left Banjul, capital of Gambia for Mali on Friday after failing to reach an agreement with President Yahya Jammeh.…
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204 people killed in Southern Kaduna crisis – NEMA
The National Emergency Agency (NEMA) on Friday said 204 lives have been lost to the crisis in Southern Kaduna between Fulani herds-men and the natives in the past few months.…
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Southern Kaduna killings: BBOG criticises Buhari for failing to take action
THe Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) group has said President Muhammadu Buhari has failed to stop the killings in Southern Kaduna. The BBOG said this in a statement on Friday…
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#DasukiGate: Buhari has refused to prosecute his friends – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told President Muhammadu Buhari to also prosecute his friends and allies who also allegedly received money from the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.…
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Navy discovers illegal naval training school in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy on Friday said it has uncovered a fake and illegal naval training school in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The navy said it arrested 6 operators and 4…
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Opinion: 2017 Ministry of Communication and Technology Budget analysis
by Saatah Nubari In the course of analysing the 2016 and 2017 budgets, I have come to realise that people have this misconception about how bad we’ve had it. Let…
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The Thread: Trump’s presidency will be a lesson in democracy
Many Americans are feeling a loss of hope over Trump's entrance into the white house. And a for a good number of Nigerians, there is the reasoning that Trump will…
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Rotimi Fawole: Regulating competition the Nigerian way
by Rotimi Fawole Last week, history was made in Nigeria as Competition Law principles were rewritten in the telecommunications sector. The Nigerian Communications Commission directed the Mobile Network Operators to…
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Today’s Noisemakers: MMM, Bishop Oyedepo, Steve Harvey, Gideon Okeke 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 matters,…
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8-year-old girl rescues her 2 brothers from fire
An 8-year-old girl has been tagged a hero after she ensured the safety of her two youngers from a fire that engulfed their home, killing 6 other siblings. According to…
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This 4-year-old girl has read 1,000 books
Daliyah Marie Arana, 4, became "Librarian of the Day" at Congress after reading 1,000 books. The Gainesville, Georgia, girl has already read over 1,000 books, according to CBS 46. Carla…
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UPDATE: Madagali suicide bomber strapped baby to her back
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that one of the three female suicide bombers that died during Friday's bomb blast in Madagali, Adamawa, strapped a baby on her…
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Paris Club loan: FG refunds N388.3bn to states
The Federal Government has effected the payment of about N388.3 billion to 35 states as refund of the Paris Club loan over deductions. This action is in line with helping…
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Opinion: How Africa Is working to empower women
by Calvin Ebun-Amu Although only two of Africa’s nine female heads of state and government were elected, it speaks of the growing confidence that the populace has in female leadership…
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Is MMM’s return on Friday the 13th ill fated?
Let's be honest. Oyinbos have their own jazz and superstitions. One of such is Friday the 13th. It is supposedly a day that brings ill luck. Or so they say.…
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The Armed Forces have kept Nigeria safe – Saraki
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has commended officers and men of the nation’s armed forces for their tremendous contributions to the survival and development of the country. Speaking on…
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Kwara Police alerts residents on fleeing Boko Haram terrorists
The Kwara State Police Command has warned residents of the possibilities of fleeing Boko Haram insurgents infiltrating the state. It therefore, urged residents of the state to be wary of…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Now that the fashion industry has the attention of the Senate President…
It looks like Uche Nnaji just got the fashion industry a good deal with the National Assembly. CEO of top Nigerian fashion brand OUCH, Uche Nnaji took to his Instagram…
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6 reasons you should reconsider Flora Nwapa as your role model
If we asked you to reel off your female heroes, the list may go something like: "Mo Abudu, Onyeka Onwenu, Funmilayo Ransom-Kuti, Chimamanda Adichie, Mo Abudu x2..." No, not that…
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Oyo Governor, Ajimobi dares protesting LAUTECH students, says ‘Do your worst’ (WATCH)
Oyo Governor Abiola Ajimobi has told protesting students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) that the closure of the school for over eights month is not the first…
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Uche Nnaji, owner of OUCH pens open letter to Saraki, gets invited to NASS business roundtable
Fashion designer, Uche Nnaji on Friday made his voice heard as he got the attention of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Nnaji uploaded a video on his Instagram page complaining about…
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Ezinne Ukoha: I hate Obama for giving me hope (I was good until he came along)
by Ezinne Ukoha This time eight years ago — I bought the lie that America could be great again. I allowed myself to bask in the Hollywood ending that never…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. MMM Nigeria is back, unfreezes accounts Ponzi scheme, Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox, MMM Nigeria has unfrozen accounts of participants 24 hours…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 13th of January
Read the full stories and analyses here now!
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The Film Blog: Gideon Okeke’s basketmouth has started to leak again
Where to begin. Here is the summary: everything Gideon says is nonsense. That would be bad in and of itself. But the fact that he had to attack a…
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DSS arrests fleeing Boko Haram suspect in Kaduna
The Department of State Services has arrested a fleeing member of the Boko Haram sect. In a statement on Friday by Tonu Opuiyo for the Service, the suspect one Alkasim Salisu…
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DSS rescues 4 oil workers in Port Harcourt
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Friday rescued four kidnapped oil company workers from their abductors at White House Estate, Rumukwurushi, Port Harcourt, Rivers. The gang leader, Emmanuel Eyo,…
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Jammeh: Buhari arrives Gambia for ECOWAS mediation (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday arrived Banjul, Gambia to continue his role as the ECOWAS head of mediation to convince Yayha Jammeh to reliquinsh power come January 19, 2017. Buhari…
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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