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Don’t get it twisted: I’m still a member of the G-7 – Gov. Aliyu insists
by 'Jola Sotubo Despite refusing to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) like most of his fellow aggrieved governors, the 'G-7', the Governor of Niger, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has said…
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Tonnie Iredia: Kudos to Govs. Fashola, Orji & Oshiomole; but…
by Tonnie Iredia More importantly, a critic should be charitable enough to commend leaders in those areas where they have made efforts to right their wrongs. The ideal role of…
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Femi Aribisala: David did not kill Goliath (Part 4)
by Femi Aribisala So why did Jesus allow himself to be arrested when they could not even arrest Elijah? Why did the flogging, jeering and taunting not provoke a glorious…
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‘I regret my actions’: Man arrested for sexually assaulting 2-year-old girl in Ogun
by Oke Efagene The Ogun State police command has arrested a 26-year old man, Kehinde Adejuwon, for allegedly defiling a 2-year old child. The incident took place at Oja Odan…
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Strike update: Why ASUU members booed Catholic priest at commendation service for Iyayi
by Oke Efagene The members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), were provoked to anger yesterday, by a Catholic priest, Andrew Obiyan, during the commendation service held…
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Opinion: The pros and cons of social networking in Nigeria
by Ikeji Victor Social networks have come to stay, even when some people worry about or are concerned about it numerous effects, newer versions of the existing ones are being…
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Tunji Olaopa: Surely, that man, Mandela is NOT an African
by Tunji Olaopa Once, while in a plane that was almost crashing, Madiba was asked why he stayed so calm and composed in the midst of the bedlam. He replied:…
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Atiku Abubakar: Why censoring social media will be a mistake
by Atiku Abubakar ...young people also must learn to be patient and strategic in the use of their social media. Driving change will need a continuous push and pull on…
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Young Nigerian couple jailed in U.K over plot to steal £19million (PICTURED)
A young couple were part of a global internet banking scam which could have netted a phenomenal £19million after hacking the accounts of nearly 2,500 people. Aderoju Bammeke, 22,…
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Fresh out: Jesse Jagz features Wizkid in ‘Bad Girl’ new video (WATCH)
by Oke Efagene Talented music artiste, Jesse Jagz is out with a new music video for his latest single titled Bad Girl. The video also features Starboy, Wizkid. Watch the…
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‘Olu, show me a place in the world where a man of 80 years is running the affairs of his country:”:OBJ recounts Mandela’s words to him
by Rachel Ogbu One of Nigeria's foremost leaders recently joined the world to pay tribute to the late Nelson Mandela. Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo said Mandela was a man who…
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Sex, Lies & No Escape: Singer Chidinma opens up about her tough career life, sex tape and that nude photo
by Rachel Ogbu Chidinma's manager has described the talented artiste as "a balloon on top of lots of needles" considering the number of scandals in the media she's been involved…
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Still in the wraps: D’Prince posts another photo of his brand new car with Wizkid (LOOK)
by Rachel Ogbu Mavin records IT boy, D'Prince has been thanking the Lord for your endless blessings especially since the arrival of his brand new Luxury 2013 Mercedes Benz E Class…
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SHOCKING: Newlyweds kill man for fun (PICTURED)
A couple married just three weeks lured a Pennsylvania man to his death with a Craigslist ad because they wanted to kill someone together, police said. Elytte Barbour told officers…
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Aww, how cute: Wizkid’s son joins daddy in the studio (WATCH)
by Tutu Akinlabi Wizkid is a great musician, and from all appearances, he is working on being a great father as well. The star's little boy, Boluwatife, seems to be…
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Iyayi buried in hometown (PHOTO)
Jega, Oshiomhole, others bid Iyayi farewell Former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) Prof. Festus Iyayi was on Saturday interred at his Ugbegun country in Esan Central…
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Genevieve Nnaji vs Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde: Who won the battle of the Amazons in 2013?
by Rachel Ogbu It's been an age old question and perhaps we might never get a clean cut answer at least it feels that way since the screen goddesses Omotola…
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‘Mandela liberated a few people from apartheid’ – Kanye West DIDN’T say this, did he?
by Oke Efagene One of America's most controversial rapper, Kanye West, is at it again. West, who is known to be notoriously self-promoting, made a statement many may consider ridiculous…
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Opinion: Mandela- the good name we all know
by Ayiba Jare Ojukonsin For Goodluck Jonathan, President of Nigeria, “Mandela will always be remembered and honoured by all mankind as one of its greatest liberators, a wise, courageous and…
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70-year-old athlete holds spectators spell-bound at African Masters Championship
by Oge Okonkwo File photo 70-year-old Tanau Gue from Cameroon competed at the ongoing second African Masters Athletics Championship in Lagos, a championship for retired athletes. His performance at the competition…
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Tomorrow… the beginning of forever: Dr. Sid and fiancee ready for introduction ceremony
by Tutu Akinlabi According to reports, MAVIN records artiste, Dr. Sid and his girlfriend, Simi Osomo, are set to hold their introduction ceremony tomorrow. The duo got engaged…
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World’s thinnest ever condoms created in Japan which are just one sixth of the width of human hair
Japanese scientists have created what they claim to be the world's thinnest condoms, which are one sixth the width of a human hair. The thickness of the rubber in the …
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Is he clingy, stuck in the friend-zone or a total timewaster? Find out which kind of man YOU are dating – and how to play him
There may be a million fish in the sea, but not all of them are catches. With the introduction of online dating, the process of finding the perfect man has…
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Toddler drowned his newborn twin brother and left another brain damaged while alcoholic mother slept after drinking four cans of strong lager
A three-year-old boy drowned his newborn twin brother and left the other permanently brain damaged as he tried to bathe them while his alcoholic mother slept. The boy said he…
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Omotola’s husband opens The Aquatic Jungle Entertainment recreation centre to tourists and fun seekers
by Rachel Ogbu This holiday season, fun seekers and tourist alike have found a new spot to get some thrill. The Aquatic Jungle Entertainment, an entertainment and tourist centre was…
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Shehu Sani: How Mandela represented hope and opportunity
by Shehu Sani Mandela was a light that shinned over a dark era of despicable cruelty and unmitigated evil. He was a tower that gave moral and physical muscle to…
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Opinion: The politics of confrontation
by Josef Omorotionmmwan Oshiomhole is human, after all. He has never missed an opportunity to tell people so. It must be very painful for any reasonable person to see facilities…
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Opinion: Onitsha- A city in the grip of criminals
by Frederick Nwabufor As a matter of fact, a typical day for Onitsha residents is punctuated and hyphenated by robberies in shuddering successions. A day does not come to full…
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Opinion: Nigeria still searching for true democracy
by Peregrino Brimah When people are unable to select their candidates but are only imposed candidates, and when only certain party-elite blocks' imposed candidates have the ability to win, and…
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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
Wilfred Okiche: Why Oshiomhole’s apology matters
....governor Oshiomhole’s apology, overplayed and self serving as it is is just what we need to remind ourselves that we are after all in a government practiced by the…
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