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President Goodluck Jonathan declares 3-day national mourning for Mandela
by Rachel Ogbu Nigeria has officially joined South Africa and the rest of the world to mourn ex-South African President, Nelson Mandela who passed away December 5 aged 95. President…
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Opinion: Why N116 billion is the correct sum to spend on variation of Abuja-Abaji-Lokoja
by Tony Ikpajasa In fulfilment of the Federal Government’s promise to dualize all roads leading to Abuja, the Federal Capital, contracts for the dualization of the Abuja-Abaji-Lokoja Road were awarded…
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Femi Kuti, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar get Grammy Awards nomination (See full nominees list)
by Oke Efagene The names of nominees for the 2014 Grammy Awards has been released, with American rapper, Jay-Z topping the list with 9 nominations. The nominations were announced on Friday…
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#NelsonMandela: His story in books, films and songs
by Oke Efagene The father of freedom and global icon for peace, Nelson Mandela, passed away on Thursday night, in his home after a long battle with lung infection. Many…
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“Every girl is a wife material…”: Guys, Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson wants you know this before proposing (READ)
by Oke Efagene Popular Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson, has sent a message to all who care to listen. The beautiful actress posted a photo of herself with no make up…
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Catholic priest arrested after ‘threatening church members with guns’ in Imo
by 'Jola Sotubo A Catholic priest in Imo is being investigated by police in the state after reports that he was illegally in possession of weapons. The cleric is said…
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Opinion: On the matter of COSON and radio/TV stations, a thief is a thief
by Habeeb Kolade A recent outburst by 9ice against the appearance, without permission, of his works on blogs already tells the story of how much piracy have eaten into the…
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Kole Omotoso: What I know about Nelson Mandela, Abacha and M.K.O Abiola
by Kole Omotoso During the events that followed the June 12 annulment of the election that would have seen Bashorun Abiola as president of Nigeria, President Mandela continued to interact…
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Poetry: What happened on the day Madiba died
by Nwokike Chukwuemeka On the day Madiba died A vacuum filled his space For men who live for selflessness Can rarely be replaced On the day Madiba died I recall…
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The exodus continues: 22 senators leaving the PDP for APC
by Oke Efagene The power tussle between the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Party (APC) is far from over, as about 22 senators elected on the platform…
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#GoAndDie: N2 million gift does not vindicate Oshiomhole – Edo PDP kicks
by 'Jola Sotubo Despite tempers being cooled after a gift of N2 million and a job given to the now popular Edo widow by the state Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, the…
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3 men arraigned for flogging 80-year-old man in Oyo
by 'Jola Sotubo Three men have been dragged before a court in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo for allegedly assaulting an elderly man. Muritala Omidotun, 36; Ridwan Adedapo, 21, and…
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Dele Momodu: As the world mourns Mandela
by Dele Momodu Mandela had this incredible aura and effervescent rapport that drew him to people like sugar to ants. Like most mortals, I wished and tried to meet him…
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Mandela was a TERRORIST – Former US Vice-President, Dick Cheney insists
In 1986, Nelson Mandela -- the former president of South Africa who died Thursday at the age of 95 -- was serving the 23rd year of what would ultimately be…
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Man arrested for swinging penis at women in “helicopter motion” (PICTURED)
He was having a swinging good time. Turns out he was the only one who saw it that way. Shawn Harvell faces charges including public indecency, resisting law enforcement, criminal…
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Mandela is in hell-fire? Well that’s what these “Christians” say | Read why
by Jim Solouki and Martin Baker The blog Creation Science Study is clearly not joining the mass adulation over the late Nelson Mandela who passed on yesterday at 95. Below…
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SNAPSHOT: The world stands still – UN security council observes minute of silence for Mandela
by 'Jola Sotubo As tributes continue to pour in for the late Nelson Mandela, the world literally stood still for the icon. Members of the United Nations Security Council were photographed…
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From Charity to Poko: Tonto Dikeh shares an evolutionary ‘Then and Now’ photo of herself (LOOK)
by Oke Efagene The Nigerian audience have gradually watched Nollywood star, Tonto Dikeh evolve from a budding actress on the reality show queen on The Next Movie Star, in 2005 and now…
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A gorgeously pregnant Dakore and a very colourful Julius: Stars celebrate 10 years of Africa Magic in Lagos (PHOTOS)
Uti Nwachukwu and Helen Paul What: 10 year anniversary of Africa Magic Where: Lagos Landmark Village Victoria Island, Lagos When: November 4, 2013. Uche Jumbo Rodriguez Desmond Elliot Dakore Egbuson-Akande…
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The moment he was released from prison + 9 other REMARKABLE Nelson Mandela videos (WATCH)
by Oge Okonkwo Former South African president and anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela passed away on Thursday after months of fighting illness and lung infection. In honor of a lifetime of accomplishments,…
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BE INSPIRED: 12 letters from the desk of Nelson Mandela, the freedom fighter (LOOK)
1964 Rivonia trial, statement from the dock These are the five points Nelson Mandela jotted down in preparation for his statement from the dock on April 20, 1964 during…
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‘A great light has gone out’- Desmond Tutu, Prince William, Goodluck Jonathan, others react to Mandela’s death
by Adeola Balogun Former South African President and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela died yesterday at the age of 95. From the moment news broke on air and online, everyone who's anyone…
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Sunny Neji returns! One North One Love [DOWNLOAD]
by Chisom Ukaegbu Sunny Neji is back with a new track titled “One North One Love. The song is Neji‘s way of encouraging his kinsmen to embrace political peace in the forthcoming…
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“I’m not a thief, I only take rams”: This Ketu guy is just unbelievable (PICTURED)
by Oge Okonkwo “I am not a thief, I only steal rams,” were the words of 27-year-old Nuru Owosere who was arrested by policemen for allegedly stealing a ram at…
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Why the World Cup draw is more exciting than the actual World Cup
From The Telegraph: The draw is estimated to take two-and-a-half hours, and wiill feature a variety of local entertainment, such as Sao Paulo's Companhia de Danca, who do neat…
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SNAPSHOT: Nelson Mandela & his 3 wives
by Chi Ibe L-R: Mandela with his last two wives, with his first, with his second, with his third and final Nelson Mandela, who passed on at 95 yesterday is…
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LOOK: Your final 2014 World Cup draw in 2 photos
by Chi Ibe You know the groups already, 'cause you've been glued to your TV sets. But when you're hot in argument and you need a quick reference, well thank…
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“Mandela turned down my request” to go for second-term – OBJ pays tribute to a man who was not like him (WATCH)
by Chi Ibe As the world has celebrated former South African president, Nelson Mandela, many Nigerians have made the inevitable comparisons with our leaders - many noting that former president,…
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ASUU Strike update: OAU & UI to resume, Ibadan to start lectures 6 January
by Chi Ibe Is it not therefore over? Two of the nation's biggest universities, the University of Ibadan and the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife have confirmed they are ending their…
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LOOK: The (fake) Ethiopian passport Mandela used to visit Lagos in 1962
by Chi Ibe In 1962, Nelson Mandela, with the agreement of his colleagues in the struggle, began to visit across Africa and Europe to drum up support for the anti-apartheid…
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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