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Jonathan approves appointment of Deputy Group Managing Director for NNPC
by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of Bernard O.N. Otti, the NNPC's current Group Executive Director (Finance and Accounts) as the new Deputy Group Managing Director/Group…
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Woman delivers baby boy after 5-year pregnancy (PICTURED)
by Anike Jacobs After being barren for 27 years and carrying a pregnancy for five years, an Abuja based woman, Adenike Kolawole has finally delivered a baby boy. The miracle…
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Actress alleges that Bill Cosby raped and tortured her severally (READ)
by Anike Jacobs I was drugged and raped by that man, he is a monster. He came at me like a monster. My hope is that others who have experienced…
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Kwankwaso declares interest in running for Nigeria’s Presidency
by Aminu Tukur The Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Presidency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Kwankwaso…
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Shocker! Stephanie Okereke has cut her hair (LOOK)
by Damilola Jagun Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus is rocking a new hairstyle. The actress cut off her hair to a shorter one, saying she got annoyed with her 'hair split.…
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Clumsy gang member accidentally shoots self with his gun
by Temitope Onitiju According to Fresno police, a gang member shot himself with his own gun, while trying to retrieve it from his pocket. Police officers were answering a report of…
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Family affair: Father and son to die by hanging for mudering farmer
by Damilola Jagun The High Court in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced a father, Jimoh Ayeni and his son, Haruna Ayeni, have been given a death sentence for murdering a farmer, Chief…
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Aregbesola wants urgent return of Nigeria to Parliamentary rule
by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has stated that democracy in Nigeria would thrive more at the federal level, if the country returns to the parliamentary system of government.…
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Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal formally defects to APC
by James Sambo The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has ditched the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the major opposition party, All Progressives Congress, APC.…
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“Stop threatening me!” Amaechi warns Presidency
by Azubuike Azikiwe Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has warned the Presidency and spokesperson, Reuben Abati to be careful of threatening him, while also adding that he never made any…
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Shaydee presents new single ‘Potential Freestyle’ featuring Legendary Beatz
by Akan Ido Hip hop recording artist and EME star Shaydee is on a roll as he keeps churning out songs to entertain his fans. He gets together with Legendury…
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No votes recount in Osun, says APC
by Akan Ido The All Progressives Congress have denied reports claiming that the Election Petition Tribunal has ordered a recount of the votes cast during the Osun State governorship elections which…
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@diiwana: Let me tell you a story about the Israel trip and Oritsejafor
by Dayo Olugbemi There must've been a heated argument in Israel as to who would attend to the delegate from Nigeria. The Nigerian president aka i had no shoes (plus…
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Wizkid reacts to his alleged arrest for smoking weed in a Kenyan Hotel
by S'ola Filani Reports making the rounds claim that music star, Wizkid was arrested in Nairobi, Kenya over the weekend, for smoking ‘weed’. A Kenyan publication, the Standard Digital News,…
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2015: Jonathan gets set to pick nomination form
by Isi Esene There are indications that President Goodluck Jonathan will likely pick up his nomination form at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday. Jonathan who,…
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What “structural adjustment” is @NOIweala proposing for our economy?
by Tunji Andrews Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has indicated that Nigeria's economy may need to make some structural adjustments in order to…
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He refused to give them bribe | LASTMA van crushes bus conductor in Lagos (PICTURED)
by Anike Jacobs smashed vehicle All hell was let loose on Monday when LASTMA officials allegedly beat up, and then pushed a conductor to death, at Cele bus stop along the Apapa-Oshodi…
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Have you seen this viral hilarious video showing the difference between UK & US Coverage of #Ebola
British comedian Russell Howard has finally given the world something to Laugh about on the deadly Ebola virus. He has comically explored the difference between the UK & US coverage…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Tambuwal finally makes up his mind | Kwankwaso is ready to declare | Murray-Bruce to vie for senate seat | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Kwankwaso is ready to declare. Premium Times Gov. Aliyu checks…
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@MrAyeDee: Why Buhari is not a religious bigot
Aye Dee One of the most popular misconceptions against Muhammadu Buhari is that he is an Islamic fundamentalist. In fact, one of the most popular memes against him is that…
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@deboadejugbe: More thoughts on stomach infrastructure and 2015 (Y! Politico)
by Debo Adejugbe My mother, a woman who has toiled for the better part of 35 years in the civil service, will be retiring for good in few months. She…
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Femi Aribisala: Is Goodluck Jonathan really clueless (Part 3)
by Femi Aribisala READ: Is Goodluck Jonathan really clueless (Part 1) READ: Is Goodluck Jonathan really clueless (Part 2) It is increasingly apparent that if Jonathan is “clueless,” his “cluelessness”…
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‘@APCNigeria will win 2015 elections,’ says Bashir Tofa
by Akan Ido Bashir Usman Tofa, former presidential aspirant under the National Republican Party in the 1993 elections has told the Hausa Service of the Voice of America that the…
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Opinion: The Rochas Okorocha you don’t know is inept and incompetent
by Kenneth Uwadi Since May 29th, 2011, Imo State and her people have been witnessing ‘ Abracadabra’ in governance, lawlessness, insecurity, kidnapping , negative and half hazard polices, deceit and…
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@ohluwamayowa: Quick thoughts on marriage (Y! Superblogger)
by Mayowa Ogundele Accepting to marry someone is the highest level of trust that can be invested in another human being. For me, that’s saying... all my dreams and hopes…
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@diiwana Live in Liberia: This is the good side of #Ebola
by Dayo Olugbemi I guess you're wondering how there could possibly be a good side to this Ebola Virus mayhem. Well this is it, since the spread of the disease and subsequent…
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Opinion: Why Buhari may not defeat Jonathan
by Godwin Aleke “Buhari has been running for President since 2003 and … For one, a lot of intellectual energy is usually expended analysis him and the many baggage he…
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Wike challenges Amaechi to debate on corruption
by Isi Esene Nyesom Wike, former Chief of Staff to the governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi has accused him of being corrupt. Wike, who recently resigned from the Federal…
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Even our Representatives are complaining about the costs of forms – here is what they said
by Laila Ibrahim Some members of the House of Representatives have complained about the high cost of the forms for nomination for the 2015 general elections being sold by Nigeria's…
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Today’s Daily Brief: Wike challenges Amaechi to a debate on corruption, Sen. Mark gets emotional as constituents purchase nomination form for him, Bashir Tofa says APC will in 2015, and more
We deliver your news brief for Monday, October 27, 2014. The former Minister of State for Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, on Monday, challenged the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi…
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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