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One killed as Ogun residents protest, vandalise Bank ATMs over naira and fuel scarcity
Protesters on Tuesday vandalised automated teller machines in a bank premises in Abeokuta as demonstrations over the scarcity of the new naira notes and Premium Motor Spirit, commonly called petrol,…
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5 things to do and see in Abeokuta
The names Abeokuta and the Egba language are sometimes interchanged because the dialect of the indigenes of Abeokuta speak Egba. The Egba people are a subgroup of the Yoruba people, a majority of…
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The Late 5: Two Chinese citizens kidnapped in Nigeria; EFCC arrests 32 suspected ‘Yahoo boys’ in Abeokuta | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Two Chinese citizens kidnapped in Nigeria Two Chinese nationals, Sun Zhixin and Wang Quing Hu, have been kidnapped in Ebonyi, South-east Nigeria. The…
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Suspected Lassa fever patient under investigation in Ogun
There are reports that a 22-year-old man in Abeokuta, Ogun, has allegedly contracted Lassa fever and is under medical observation at the State General Hospital, Ijaiye. The patient, names withheld,…
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How I rejected Jonathan’s re-election bid in the presence of Adeboye, Oyedepo – Obasanjo
by Dolapo Adelana Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has given reasons for rejecting the re-election of immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 presidential election. Obasanjo said this in a…
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Opinion: Why Lagos ‘cool kids’ should never travel to Abeokuta by rail
by Adeyemi Falade So we got a little adventurous at ID Africa for our 2nd Anniversary and took a trip to the ancient city of Abeokuta by rail. Sounds like…
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[The Presidential Blog] We have a book: Buhari Vs Yar’Adua | But it has nothing to do with health
Apparently, President Muhammadu Buhari and the late former president Umaru Musa Yar'Adua have more in common other than taking off in the middle of heated affairs for a vacation that…
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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o to headline the 2016 Ake festival
Abeokuta, Ogun State will stand still once again as it hosts an outstanding roaster of writers, thinkers, artists, filmmakers, musicians, book lovers and art enthusiasts at the fourth edition of…
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Code2Earn training continues in Uyo, Abeokuta, and Port Harcourt
As part of our goal to get one million fingers coding by 2017, Aiki Nigeria continues its training on coding and entrepreneurship. In the last quarter, Code2Earn training has held…
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PROFILE: How dare you compare Denrele Edun to Bobrisky?
by Emeka Nwankwo Nigeria’s 15-year veteran of television is more than his shoes, his bags, his make-up and his chains... I was at Denrele Edun’s house at exactly 3:55pm but…
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Man held in prison for stealing tubers of yam
A middle aged man, Samodi Olorodo has been remanded in prison by an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court sitting in Isabo, Ogun State, for allegedly stealing 18 tubers of yam and a bunch…
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‘There is only one way for corrupt people- it ends in prison’ | Soyinka
World renowned author and Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, on Thursday, said that the Federal Government should jail anyone who is found guilt of corruption. Soyinka stated this at an event…
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Many dead as shopping mall collapses in Abeokuta
Deaths have been allegedly reported following the collapse of a four-storey shopping mall still under construction at Itokun in Abeokuta, Ogun state on Friday. Many were also still trapped and alive under…
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PDP chieftains flogged by thugs at Ogun election tribunal
Political thugs attacked the Ogun state Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, for about an hour, on Tuesday, September 29. The thugs, who were armed with canes and other…
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We learnt something new about Obasanjo today
The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Dr Sikiru Adetona, gave us a lesson in history on Sunday. Oba Sikiru Adetona, says former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, is to thank, for…
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Photos from Saraki’s meeting with Obasanjo
Earlier today, Senate President, Bukola Saraki, visited the hilltop mansion of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, in Abeokuta, Ogun state. This was Saraki's first visit to Obasanjo, since his election as…
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Is Obasanjo stylishly canvassing votes for the APC?
by Kolapo Olapoju It's not at all farfetched to conjecture that former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, is canvassing for votes for the All Progressives Congress. Here's the reason for such a…
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Jonathan’s visit to Awujale of Ijebu Ode is so far… strictly confidential
by Kolapo Olapoju Journalists aren't allowed in the President's meeting with Awujale of Ijebu Ode, for the time being. As President Goodluck Jonathan meets with Oba Sikiru Adetona today, Thursday,…
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Edwin Clark will definitely have a lot to say about yesterday’s attack on his wife
by Iyobosa Omoregie The outspoken Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark, will have surely have some words to spew, as his wife was attacked in Abeokuta, on Tuesday, March 10. Dr. Bisola…
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Adeyemi Adefulu: Why I support Gen. Buhari, my jailer
by Adeyemi Adefulu I found Lola Shoneyin's piece on Buhari titled, "How My Father's Jailer Can Offer Nigeria A Fresh Start" very engaging although it dredged up some very painful memories.…
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No time: OBJ has been expelled by Ogun PDP
by Kolapo Olapoju A few hours after dumping the Peoples Democratic Party and ripping apart his membership card, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has been expelled from the PDP in Ogun…
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We begged Buhari to contest this time – Tinubu reveals
by Temitope Onitiju National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has revealed that the opposition made entreaties to Muhammadu Buhari, to contest for presidency. Tinubu made…
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Adeboye, Oyedepo present as Jonathan meets OBJ in Abeokuta
by Kolapo Olapoju On Monday, January 12, former President, Olusegun Obasanjo and President Goodluck Jonathan held what is believed to be a peace meeting at his Hilltop residence in Abeokuta,…
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I can’t sacrifice my life for any party, only for Nigeria – Obasanjo speaks again
by Kolapo Olapoju Olusegun Obasanjo says while he can sacrifice his life in the interest of Nigeria, he wouldn't dare do the same for any political party. The former president…
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Did Obasanjo just take a swipe at himself with these comments?
by Kolapo Olapoju Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has just dished his latest dose of criticism for the nation's leadership, albeit this time, he didn't specify, he generalized, thereby chastising…
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Abiola’s brother nabbed for defrauding Pastor
by Kolapo Olapoju Mubasiru Abiola, the 73-year-old younger brother of M.K.O Abiola, has been arraigned by the police before a magistrate court, in Abeokuta for defrauding a pastor of N1.5million.…
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‘Nigeria’s in a bad shape’: What OBJ told PDP govs who met with him
by Kolapo Olapoju Some governors of the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party, have held a private meeting with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. The meeting was held today at his Hilltop…
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Bloody murder: Man hacks friend to death in Ogun
by Azubuike Azikiwe In a gruesome case of murder, a man has been jailed for macheting his friend to death. The 24-year-old man, Adedeji Adeniyi, was arraigned before a Chief…
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APC, PDP, run to Obasanjo’s hilltop for counsel and support
by Godwin Akanfe The 2015 elections draws closer and the two major political parties, the 'People's Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress', are desperate to edge each other out at…
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As OOU students surrender, we have to ask, how effective are student protests?
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Students at Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ogun state are back in school now, and the campuses have come alive again. The students are relieved that the lockdown…
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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