21
Jun, Saturday
14°C
Current Location
Blog
#PoliceBrutality: Lagosian narrates his unpleasant experience
Tales of Nigerian policemen harassing innocent citizens especially young men are not new. The latest is the story of an internet user, Stephen Kobams who narrated how he was harrased…
Read More
N200m box office earnings, N5000 stipend | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
N4.7 million - Anti-graft agency, ICPC recovers this sum of money extorted from students by authorities of FUNAAB. 952 students were refunded in the process. $153 million - A Federal…
Read More
BREAKING: RCCG Pastor Joseph Obayemi named Adeboye’s successor in Nigeria
Pastor E. A Adeboye has named Pastor Joseph Obayemi as General Overseer in charge of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Nigeria. Adeboye will continue to lead on several…
Read More
The Church Blog: This is why the RCCG will last forever
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) was founded in 1952. It didn't really grow as fast as we understand church growth today, but it's founder, Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi…
Read More
BBOG group to stage protests to mark 1,000 days of Chibok girls abduction
To mark 1000 days since 276 schoolgirls were abducted from their school in Chibok, Borno State, Nigeria, the Bring Back Our Girls Group will stage a series of protests within and…
Read More
PROFILE: Is Solomon Dalung the worst minister ever liveth?
by Wilfred Okiche After securing a historic mandate, President Muhammadu Buhari finally named his ministers in October of 2015, completing a five-month period in which he made Nigerians wait and…
Read More
Police arrest Akwa Ibom based journalist over Facebook post
Some operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a journalist based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Jerry Edoho over a Facebook post involving a Dana Air crash. According…
Read More
Fact Check: Was the OBJ administration hostile to Mike Adenuga?
In what has turned out to be a controversial autobiography, the Awujale of Ijebu Land, Oba Sikiru Adetona, tells the story of the witch hunt of Mike Adenuga, one of…
Read More
Dele Momodu: As President Mahama retires to his farm
by Dele Momodu “It seems to me, you lived your life like a candle in the wind never knowing who to cling to when the rain set in. You had…
Read More
Younger comedians not working hard enough to retire us – Okey Bakassi (WATCH)
Comedian Okey Bakassi says current comedians in the industry have not been able to retire him and the likes of Ali Baba because they lack hard work. Bakassi, stated this…
Read More
Thought Experiment: What if we’re already witnessing World War III and we just don’t know it?
by Roqeebah Olaoniye June 28, 1914: Gavrilo Princip, a Serb and Yugoslav nationalist, shot and killed the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie, the…
Read More
Patience Jonathan bags chieftaincy title in Rivers (PHOTOS)
Former first lady Dame Patience Jonathan on Friday was decorated as the Amaibifiridokibo 1 of Dokube, George Town, Rivers State for her unlimited infrastructural development. Mrs. Jonathan, who is being investigated…
Read More
We have only one Nollywwod, AFRIFF does not discriminate – Nobert Ajaegbu
by Tolu Omoyeni The African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) held in November 2016 but preparation and submission processes are year-long. As the conversation about the success of last year's festival…
Read More
“I want to build a Pan-African brand that embodies healthy living” | The juice lady, Oshione Igwonobe, speaks to Leading Ladies Africa
As a woman with a big vision and a passionate desire to build a brand that promotes healthy living, one cannot but admire Oshione Igwonobe's courage and tenacity. From moving…
Read More
Octagon Session: The ‘Motivational’ leader vs the ‘Instructional’ leader
Welcome to The Octagon. We appreciate you taking time out to Join this Chat Session. We have two moderators in the room who will only offer guidance where necessary. Please…
Read More
The Film Blog: Yes, The Wedding Party’s success is a metaphor for our country
We can't help but agree with her. This is not just a random occurrence. The shift from being proud of telling our stories, to voting…
Read More
The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversations this week
These are the top 10 stories that drove conversations this week. Payment of N5000 stipend The Federal has commenced the payment of N5, 000 monthly stipends to the poorest and…
Read More
“Ibori just like Awolowo, I can dance naked for him” – Rev. Ken
A former Chairman of Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta, Rev Sam Ken, has said the former governor of the state, Chief James Ibori, who was recently released from London…
Read More
[The Legislative Blog]: This is how the immunity removal bill died
Only few days ago, we had very high hopes about the removal of immunity bill sponsored by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, representing Delta-Central constituency and forwarded to the Senate Committee on…
Read More
If indicted, Magu will go – Ndume
Senate leader Ali Ndume has said acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Ibrahim Magu will be let go if he is indicted by the report of the…
Read More
‘Why Buhari is yet to act on Lawal, Magu’
The cases against the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Engr. Babachir Lawal and the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission( EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu is one…
Read More
Undergraduate kills 86-year-old father
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested an undergraduate, Olusoji Thompson allegedly killing his 86 year old father, Chief Clifford Olumekun, The Sun reports. The incident was said to have occurred…
Read More
Gunmen behead 1 in attack on Delta community
Gunmen on Friday beheaded a 36-year old man, Mr. Gabriel Sibe, an indigene of Isaba, an Ijaw community in Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State. According to The Vanguard the attack…
Read More
Tinubu commends Buhari for commencement of payment of N5000 stipend
National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has heaped praise on President Muhammadu Buhari for the commencement of payment of N5000 stipend to poor Nigerians. Tinubu said…
Read More
“Fashion is an escape route” | Mae Otti presents its SS17 collection, Resilience
Lagos-based womenswear label, Mae Otti has carved a niche for itself in Nigeria’s fashion industry. For its power …
Read More
Who is Hamza Bin Laden? | The Crown Prince of terror and future leader of Al Qaeda
There's hardly any need for introduction. Hamza Bin Laden is the son of Osama Bin Laden, the founder of Islamist group, Al Qaeda who was killed in a US Seal…
Read More
The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. Rivers rerun: Police dismiss 6 officers attached to Wike The Nigerian Police Force on Friday dismissed six officers attached to…
Read More
UPDATED: At least 3 dead in Lauderdale airport shooting
Three persons have reportedly been killed after a gunman opened fire in the baggage claim area of the Ford Lauderdale Airport in the United States. More than 9 injured victims…
Read More
FG has not increased tariff on luxury goods – ministry
The Federal Ministry of Finance has said it has not increased import duties on luxury items and food items. In a statement issued by the Director of Information, Salisu Dambatta…
Read More
Army to launch “Operation Accord” over farmers, herdsmen clash
The Nigerian Army on Friday said it would launch "Operation Accord" aimed at putting an end to clashes between farmers and herdsmen in the country. This was disclosed by the…
Read More
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