17-year-old kills himself after 12-year-old ‘rejected his marriage proposal’

A 17 year old boy, Usman Abdu, on Friday took his own life over the rejection of a marriage proposal to his 12 year old cousin, according to Vanguard. Usman, a resident of Ganja ward in Ganjuwa local government area of Bauchi State, is said to have committed the act at about 9pm, when he... Read More

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12 Year Old, 17 year old, Buachi, fail, marriage proposal, suicide

May 14, 2016

“The antics of our opponents will be judged” | The Kogi governor comes out kicking and screaming

A Premium Times investigation was searing about the Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello, accusing him, amongst other things on squandering the resources of the state on questionable and frivolous expenditure including on “furnishing, renovation and maintenance”. Our 9 highlights from the investigation can be found here. The governor’s response has been swift today. In a statement... Read More

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budget, Government House, Kogi, kogi government, koi governor, new direction programs, Yahaya Bello

May 14, 2016

Opinion: These are the benefits of the new fuel price

The subsidizing of petroleum products especially Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Nigeria has been a source of heated debates between individuals, government officials, investors and civil societies since as far back as the mid-80s. The argument ‘to subsidize or not to subsidize’ has finally been put to rest with the announcement by the Minister of... Read More

amenities, education, Fuel, nigerians, nnpc, subsidy

May 14, 2016

Opinion: The economics of this subsidy removal of a thing

In January 2012, hundreds, maybe even thousands of people thronged designated spots in the major cities of Nigeria to protest President Goodluck Jonathan’s abolition of fuel subsidies. At the time, it seemed like the right thing to do. With our status as Africa’s top producer of crude oil, it was – and remains – unfathomable... Read More

corruption, economy, Fuel, nigerians, oil marketers, price, subsidy

May 14, 2016

Forex Rally gives away a brand new Toyota Hilux to lucky trader (PHOTOS)

In November 2015, Forex Rally introduced the unique and exciting trading competition in Nigeria. The competition was designed to encourage local traders to achieve their financial goals through global knowledge and local support and it was promised that the trader with the highest number of points on the 29th April 2016 will be awarded a brand new... Read More

The Thread: Throwback to this series of tweets about the real costs of ‘Fulani herdsmen’ crisis

Gossy Ukanwoke is the founder of Beni American University, a private online education platform – the first of its kind in all of West Africa – that is working towards providing education for individuals in under-served communities within Nigeria. Ukanwoke in a Tweet-thread recounts the very familiar Nigerian horror story -Fulani herdsmen’s attack, and how it... Read More

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May 14, 2016

Again, Barcelona are Kings of Spain

Let the party begin, as Barcelona are champions of Spain yet again. After 38 competitive matches, Barcelona have come out on top to claim their 24th La Liga trophy. The Catalans sealed their title win in a 3-0 rout of Granada with Luis Suarez grabbing a hat-trick in the process. Suarez tapped in Jordi Alba’s... Read More

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May 14, 2016

Man begins marathon from Abuja to Lagos to create awareness on disease

A Nigerian, Fadeshola Adebayo has begun a 17-day marathon from Abuja to Lagos to create awareness about the Stephen Johnson Syndrome. The Stephen Johnson Syndrome is a rare and severe reaction to drug use which affects less than 10% body space but is still deadly anyways. The runner’s brother had died from the disease, a... Read More

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May 14, 2016

We are loving these photos of Dr. Sid and his family

In celebration of their daughter- Sidney Esiri‘s 1-year-old birthday, Dr Sid and wife, Simi Esiri released some adorable family pictures on Saturday. See below, the endearing pictures https://www.instagram.com/p/BFYzv81yudh/?taken-by=iamdrsid https://www.instagram.com/p/BFYd-9DSjoc/?taken-by=simiesiri See pictures of when Sidney was born a year ago.

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May 14, 2016

Lai Mohammed is explaining, and explaining and explaining why he asked for N13m loan

First, he gave a curt response to SaharaReporters, that blew the whistle. Then, he gave an interview to Lagos’s Radio Continental. But the storm has refused to blow away. So today, theMinister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has finally issued a press release, sent to YNaija alongside other media houses, fully explaining why he... Read More

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May 14, 2016

Dangote has stopped producing tomatoes

The newly commissioned Dangote Tomato Processing Factory in Kano state has announced the suspension of its operations. The Managing Director of the factory, Abdulkadir Kaita revealed this bit of information to News Agency of Nigeria on Friday, May 13 in Kano. According to Kaita, the factory, which was commissioned in February, 2016 suspended production due to the lack... Read More

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May 14, 2016

#FunkeSays: Planning An Intimate Wedding

Since the rebirth of #FunkeSays by the CEO of Zapphaire Events; Funke Bucknor-Obruthe has been able to take us on a j…

the september standard

May 14, 2016

Opinion: There is no valid reason to abuse your spouse

Over the past few days, there have been quite a number of experiences shared on social media on different forms of domestic violence that people face in marriage. This topic can never be over flogged, not if we continue at this rate. However it is a good thing that lots of people are now speaking... Read More

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May 14, 2016

President Buhari welcomes France’s Hollande to Nigeria (PHOTOS)

President of France, Francois Hollande upon arrival in Nigeria, was received by the President, Muhammadu Buhari today. Buhari, who just got back from the London anti-corruption summit is hosting a security summit, which the French president will be in attendance. President of Cameroon is also expected to be in attendance at the summit where security... Read More

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May 14, 2016

5 things to expect from Kiss Daniel’s debut album launch tommorow

It’s 24 hours away from the New Era album launch concert of G-Worldwide act, Kiss Daniel at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Here are 5 things to expect from the show. A star-studded lineup of music performers Over 19 music acts have been lined for up for the august occasion so far. They... Read More

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May 14, 2016

This woman says she’s Burna Boy’s ‘baby mama’ – and she has come for him (PHOTOS)

So on Friday, May 13, a certain Instagram user by the name of Stella Uju launched an attack on Burna Boy’s instagram page claiming that the musician was neglecting her and the pregnancy she has for him. https://www.instagram.com/p/BFWpPh6N8Nv/?taken-by=ujustella She even said the Soke singer sent death threats to her over the phone yesterday on the... Read More

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May 14, 2016

That’s how a woman told Banky W that God has appointed him to be her husband

Banky W today shared a funny email a lady had sent to him. In the email, the lady stated that God had revealed to her in 3 visions that Banky W was her ‘chosen’ husband. She also made mention of her futile attempts in reaching the Yes or No singer. Banky in response to the mail... Read More

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‘Lady’, Banky W, EME, husband-to-be, Nigerian Music, vision, Yes or No

May 14, 2016

The governor of Kogi has been spending, spending, spending – in 9 highlights

The new All Progressives Congress Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello has been hailed as one of the youngest for the job. And what’s that thing Nigerians say with regards to ‘the young shall grow’? According to a Premium Times investigation, the governor has been a fireball of drama – most involving money – since he... Read More

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APC, Change, corruption, Governor, Kogi State, memo, Perm Sec, Yahaya Bello

May 14, 2016

The new FIFA president wants to visit Nigeria

Gianni Infantino– the new FIFA president will be visiting Nigeria soon, Goal reports. According to the football website, the new development is as a result of the meeting between the NFF president- Amaju Pinnick and Infantino at the ongoing FIFA congress in Mexico on Friday where the latter revealed his intentions to visit the country soon to know how... Read More

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May 14, 2016

Cocktails & Dresses! Dressmeoutlet.com Set To Host Fashion Industry Event + Official Grand Launch

Africa’s Largest Fashion Sales and Exhibition event, a Made-In- Africa movement by Dressmeoutlet.com tagged …

the september standard

May 14, 2016

Opinion: The best PR the Buhari administration can do now is to project humility and frugality in all it does

There’s a thin line between confidence and arrogance, it’s called humility. It is a line we must stay mindful of… a delicate line President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration cannot afford to cross. Not at this time. This is the time to be measured in speech and spending. A time to show flexibility, nimbleness of thought, coherent communication, and empathy as if the life of this administration depends on it. And... Read More

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May 14, 2016

Flashback: 2011, when Lamido Sanusi predicted this turn of events

Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, who later became a whistleblower before ascending to the throne of the Kano Emirate, may have been a prophet, or an economist with foresight. In a 2011 video as he defended fuel subsidy removal alongside finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Sanusi could be seen prophesying... Read More

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May 14, 2016

Uche Briggs: #OccupyNigeria was never about the character of GEJ

My brother, Ayokunle Odekunle, touched on the need for fuel subsidy removal and for our many differences, I agree on the underpinning thinking of his article: the issue of fuel subsidy is too important to be left to feed the wanton desires of a PDP-APC rivalry. We are equally thrust in the melee and we... Read More

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May 14, 2016

Hello, NLC! 2 labour unions are in support of the new price of fuel

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) are threatening fire over the new fuel price, and warning about a shutdown of the economy next week. Probably, they should check with some of their colleagues first. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, (PENGASSAN) and the Nigeria Union of... Read More

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May 14, 2016

You can have business lunch with Ruff&Tumble’s Nike Ogunlesi next Saturday (DETAILS)

SME 100 Nigeria a social enterprise which aims to stimulate entrepreneurship among Young Africans by empowering and inspiring them through the facilitation of the five key requirements for business success: access to education, networks, mentoring, finance and market. In today’s business world, there is a common trend developing more and more of young Entrepreneurs cutting... Read More

‘Fulani herdsmen are from Libya’ | Buhari has another theory

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday disclosed that the bloodthirsty Fulani herdsmen are not Nigerians but are from Libya. Buhari made this known in London where he had attended the anti-corruption summit hosted by the British government and the Commonwealth. The President stated that: “Because of what happened in Libya, when Ghadaffi, during his 43 year-regime,... Read More

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May 14, 2016

Nigerian singer joins the label of Justin Timberlake and Alicia Keys

It’s a Nigerian music global takeover. Wizkid and Davido might be leading the charge but Nigerian singer, Ayoola Ogundeyi Jr. aka Ayo Jay has put Nigeria on the international map yet again. The young singer whose hit track Your Number got a remix from America’s Fetty Wap late last year announced on Friday that he had... Read More

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May 14, 2016

British Fashion Label Isossy Children Presents The Glam Love Collection

The Isossy Children vision is to create contemporary culturally infused childrens clothes collections that continue t…

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May 14, 2016

The U.S. is not impressed with Buhari’s timeframe on Boko Haram

While speaking at a media round table discussion on regional security summit, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on Friday, said that there is no need to put a time frame on when Boko Haram terrorism will end. The US official advised government to focus more on correcting the underline issues that led... Read More

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May 14, 2016

Here is Lai Mohammed’s defense on N13m loan

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has defended his request for N13 million from the NBC to facilitate a trip to China. The request was made public when a memo written by NPD Dama, the Director of Public Relations and Protocol, of the Ministry requesting for the said funds was leaked from the office of the... Read More

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13 million, China, culture, information, Lai, Mohammed, NBC

17-year-old kills himself after 12-year-old ‘rejected his marriage proposal’

“The antics of our opponents will be judged” | The Kogi governor comes out kicking and screaming

Opinion: These are the benefits of the new fuel price

Opinion: The economics of this subsidy removal of a thing

Forex Rally gives away a brand new Toyota Hilux to lucky trader (PHOTOS)

The Thread: Throwback to this series of tweets about the real costs of ‘Fulani herdsmen’ crisis

Again, Barcelona are Kings of Spain

Man begins marathon from Abuja to Lagos to create awareness on disease

We are loving these photos of Dr. Sid and his family

Lai Mohammed is explaining, and explaining and explaining why he asked for N13m loan

Dangote has stopped producing tomatoes

#FunkeSays: Planning An Intimate Wedding

Opinion: There is no valid reason to abuse your spouse

President Buhari welcomes France’s Hollande to Nigeria (PHOTOS)

5 things to expect from Kiss Daniel’s debut album launch tommorow

This woman says she’s Burna Boy’s ‘baby mama’ – and she has come for him (PHOTOS)

That’s how a woman told Banky W that God has appointed him to be her husband

The governor of Kogi has been spending, spending, spending – in 9 highlights

The new FIFA president wants to visit Nigeria

Cocktails & Dresses! Dressmeoutlet.com Set To Host Fashion Industry Event + Official Grand Launch

Opinion: The best PR the Buhari administration can do now is to project humility and frugality in all it does

Flashback: 2011, when Lamido Sanusi predicted this turn of events

Uche Briggs: #OccupyNigeria was never about the character of GEJ

Hello, NLC! 2 labour unions are in support of the new price of fuel

You can have business lunch with Ruff&Tumble’s Nike Ogunlesi next Saturday (DETAILS)

‘Fulani herdsmen are from Libya’ | Buhari has another theory

Nigerian singer joins the label of Justin Timberlake and Alicia Keys

British Fashion Label Isossy Children Presents The Glam Love Collection

The U.S. is not impressed with Buhari’s timeframe on Boko Haram

Here is Lai Mohammed’s defense on N13m loan

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