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Glo brings Battle of the Year to Nigeria
The World’s biggest dance reality television show, Battle of the Year in Nigeria has officially been unveiled in Nigeria by national telecommunications company Globacom. Widely regarded as the World Cup…
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Panic in Edo: Cult clashes, carnage ravage Benin city | #TheYNaijaCover
Residents of Benin have been in a united panic over the numerous killings and robberies in the city. The apparent insecurity is as a result of the clashes amongst the…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Either opportunist thugs or government tools are causing the mayhem in Benin and we don’t know which is worse | #EndSARS
If there is one lesson we can take from history, it's how fickle patience is when a people begin to feel disdain. This single influence has been a reoccurring trend…
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#JusticeForUwa is a reminder that rape culture makes all women unsafe
Uwa Omozuwa was a 22 year old woman and a student of University of Benin. She had a life, had a future, had plans she was working towards. It was…
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The Sexuality Blog: 26 teenage girls died while being trafficked to Italy, when will this end?
According to reports by the BBC, the Italian government has just initiated an investigation into the violent deaths of 26 young Nigerian women aged between 14 to 18 while they were…
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Niger River authorites place red alert on flooding in Benin and Nigeria
The Niger Basin Authority (NBA) issued a warning on Saturday of possible flooding in Benin and Nigeria, two countries downstream on the river, which is currently flooding in Niger. “We…
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YNaija Editorial: There’s just one thing we need from Mr President now
But there are still a plethora of issues that remain unresolved, even if the nation is beginning to recover from a festering recession, there is no doubt that the custodians…
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Opinion: The Ijesha Oba of Lagos and his confused history of Lagos
by Dele Awogbeoba A purported statement from the palace of Oba of Lagos stated that Eko (Lagos Island) is not part of Yoruba land. Part of that statement read: “Oba…
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[The Presidential blog]: See what Minister Lai Mohammed has been up to [PHOTOS]
While the rest of the leadership have been taking one side or the other in the "cabal" can of worms that Mrs Aisha Buhari opened up in her interview with…
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Deji Adeyanju: 5 things Edo voters must do today
As voters in Edo State go out later today to elect a candidate to fill the office of Governor of Edo State for the next four (4) years, they must…
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I am Oshiomhole’s stooge, I accept – Godwin Obaseki
Godwin Obaseki, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the September 10 gubernatorial election in Edo state has dared his opponents to go-ahead and prove he is a stooge to…
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‘I’ve never heard of Christian terrorists’ – Sultan of Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar III has stated that hijab wearing for female Muslims is not a privilege but a right that should be afforded them. The Sultan, who stated…
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UBA and MasterCard announce ground-breaking Pan-African partnership
United Bank Africa (UBA) and MasterCard have announced a partnership which will see UBA act as the issuer for MasterCard in 18 new markets in Africa. The partnership which came…
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NFF pays condolence visit to Stephen Keshi’s house in Benin (PHOTOS)
The president of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick alongside some executive members of the football body have paid a condolence visit to the residence of the late Stephen…
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7 things to know about the next Oba of Benin, Prince Eheneden Erediauwa
Following the demise of the Oba of Benin Kingdom, Oba Erediauwa, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, on Friday, the ancient Bini kingdom has announced that the late Oba's…
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Arik Air ditches passengers for ‘Dangote staff’ in Benin airport (PHOTOS)
A protest broke out on Sunday, at a Benin airport after passengers who were scheduled for two Arik Air flights from Benin to Lagos, were said to have found out…
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Benin Republic elects new president | Prime Minister concedes defeat
Fifty-seven year old businessman and opposition candidate in the Benin Republic presidential election, Patrice Talon, has emerged winner of the country's election after garnering majority of votes. Talon, who vied…
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‘Benin kingdom is part and parcel of Oduduwa House’ – Ooni of Ife
Oba Adeyeye Adewusi, the Ooni of Ife on has stated that Benin Kingdom in Edo state is a part of the Yoruba race. The statement which might have sparked a…
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Alake of Egbaland insists Ooni of Ife is higher than Oba of Benin
Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, the Alake of Egbaland has reiterated that his ranking of the Yoruba Obas is valid and also promised to show evidence to support his claim. Through…
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What Raymond Dokpesi said about APC, PDP politicians yesterday
Chairman of DAAR Communication, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, is not exactly a fan of the All Progressives Congress. Being a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party and having a lawsuit from one…
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Man dies during deliverance in Benin
44 year-old Osayande Ekhator, reportedly died during a deliverance in a churh called, Hope Ministries, also known as Holy Ghost Deliverance Centre. The father of the deceased, Pa Erase Ekhator, lamented…
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Patience’s patience is wearing thin – Read 5 hilarious things First Lady said today
by Kolapo Olapoju First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan has declared that her husband must complete his two terms in office. In Benin, Edo State on Saturday, March 14, while speaking at a…
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INEC Commissioner says politicians, ICT experts are in league to rig elections
by Iyobosa Omoregie A Resident Electoral Commissioner, has alleged that certain ICT experts and some desperate politicians have colluded to rig the forthcoming general elections. The REC in question, Mike…
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Anglican Primate refuses to pray for a certain presidential candidate…
by Iyobosa Omoregie Primate of the Orthodox Anglican Church, Nigeria, Bishop Christopher Umane, has revealed that he declined an invitation to pray for one of the leading presidential candidates so…
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Why Binis will not vote for Jonathan – Edo high chief
by Ranti Joseph The Esogban of Benin Kingdom and chairman Benin Forum, an umbrella body of all Binis in Nigeria and the Diaspora, David Edebiri on Tuesday, February 10 has…
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Niger to deploy soldiers to join war against Boko Haram
by Panshak Ibrahim The parliament of Niger has voted unanimously to send troops to join a regional fight against Islamist extremist group Boko Haram, in Nigeria. A lawmaker, Mohammed Ben…
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‘Boko Haram is ready to fight the world’ – Shekau declares in new video
by James Sambo In a new video released by Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, he vowed to defeat the multi-nation regional force at war against the insurgents. In a 28-minute…
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What Dame Patience Jonathan said about APC yesterday… (READ)
by Iyobosa Omoregie According to the First Lady of the Federal republic of Nigeria, the opposition party, All Progressives Congress (APC), is a condemned drug. Wife of the president,…
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Movie review: Launcelot Imasuen’s Invasion 1897 is a hot mess
by Wilfred Okiche Launcelot Odua Imasuen’s Invasion 1897, a history lesson and would be blockbuster has been talk of movie circles for years now. After his last major epic, Adesuwa…
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OMG! Man dies after woman bit off his private part in Edo
by Iyobosa Omoregie A middle aged man has died after a woman bit off his private part, during a fight. The incident occurred around Isihor area of Benin city,…
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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