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BREAKING: NUPENG, PENGASSAN suspend strike action
Oil workers under the umbrella of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and National Union of Petroleum and Gas Workers (NUPENG) have suspended the strike action which…
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Just In: MTN agrees to pay N330bn fine to FG
Telecommunications giant MTN has agreed to pay its fine of $1.7 billion(N330bn) to the federal government of Nigeria. The South African company revealed this om Thursday in a statement where…
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Breaking News: At least 20 people killed in suicide blast in Maiduguri
A female suicide bomber detonated her explosives at a bus station in Maiduguri, a civilian vigilante and a survivor said on Monday, leaving at least 20 people killed. “We have sorted out…
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BREAKING: Murtala Nyako impeached by Adamawa lawmakers
by Akan Ido There are reports that the governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako has been impeached by the State House of Assembly. Reports say the governor was removed while…
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BREAKING: Another explosion hits Adamawa market
File photo A bomb explosion has occurred at Kasuwan Kuturu market in Mubi area of Adamawa State. The News Agency of Nigeria quotes the Adamawa Commissioner of Police, John Abakasanga,…
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5 best ways to breakup with your girlfriend
by Sanjib Saha If you have been with a person for quite a long time then there is no problem breaking up with your girlfriend over the phone. But before…
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BREAKING: EFCC arrests Kano Assembly Speaker, seven other members
Kwakwanso EFCC says it was responding to petition against Speaker The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested the Speaker of the Kano state House of Assembly, Gambo Sallau, and seven other members…
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#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: “It felt wonderful to shake Mandela’s hand” – 9 questions for 9ice on his 2008 performance
by Seun Oluyemi In 2008, musician 9ice was one of the performers from across the world who performed at the 90th birthday anniversary of Nelson Mandela – representing Nigeria. He…
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#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: How to honour Nelson Mandela, by Joachim Mac-Ebong
by Joachim Mac-Ebong Part of the sorrow of Mandela's death is that there appears to be no current African leader fit to tie his shoelaces. Even those mentored by him directly…
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Editors’ pick: Our best 20 tributes to Nelson Mandela
by Emmanuel Osanedum and Mark Amaza From those who would preserve the myth because it comforts the world to those who insist he was all too human, these 20 assessments of…
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#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: We are now on our own, by Wilfred Okiche
by Wilfred Okiche A young African, Wilfred Okiche captures the sense that the ground has finally shifted under Africa with Mandela’s death and he wonders how we will go from…
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#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: “What have you wrought, Nelson Mandela?”, by Dele Olojede
by Dele Olojede How come we went from Nelson Mandela to Jacob Zuma in 10 years flat, like a racing car in reverse, asks Dele Olojede Why is it that…
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BREAKING: ASUU suspends strike next week
... Union signs MoU with FG The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will suspend the five months strike next week after the union signed a Memorandum of Understanding to…
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He wasn’t perfect, but he was Mandela: An obituary
"Black man, you are on your own." - Steve Biko "In the fell clutch of circumstance/I have not winced nor cried aloud Under the bludgeonings of chance/My head is bloody,…
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“Nelson Mandela now belongs to the ages”: Pres. Obama, others pay tribute to Madiba
Nelson Mandela revisits his prison cell on Robben Island in 1994, where he spent 18 of his 27 years in prison. (Getty Images) President Obama praised Nelson Mandela on Thursday,…
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“He is now rested, he is now at peace”: This was how President Jacob Zuma announced Nelson Mandela’s death (WATCH)
by Isi Esene South Africa's first democratically elected President and Apartheid hero, Nelson Mandela died today at the age of 95. Current President Jacob Zuma announced his death in a…
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BREAKING: Uniben pulls out of ASUU strike
The Nigerian Television Authority has just announced that University of Benin has pulled out of the ongoing ASUU strike. Students of the above institution are hereby instructed in their own…
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Sad news: Taraba speaker slumps and dies
by Oge Okonkwo Speaker Taraba State House of Assembly, Haruna Tsokwa is dead. He was said to have died this morning from an undisclosed ailment at the Federal Medical Centre,…
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Sad news: George, the Tallest Dog in the World dies (PHOTOS)
Dave and Christie Nasser didn’t mind adopting the runt of the litter. They fell in love with the Great Dane as soon as they saw him. They just didn’t realize…
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5 things you must know about yourself
by Haimanti Mukherjee Spend at least 15 minutes all by yourself on a daily basis. That doesn’t mean time spent at home with your husband or children, or even time spent…
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Just In: Stop parading yourself as PDP – Abuja court orders Baraje-led faction
by Oge Okonkwo The Kawu Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party have been barred by an Abuja High Court on Friday from parading itself as a parallel faction of the ruling party.…
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Just In: Why Dabwan resigned as Plateau Speaker
by Oge Okonkwo Reports reaching us says the Speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly, John Dabwan, has resigned. He was immediately replaced with Titus Alams, the member representing Bokkos…
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BREAKING: SSS foils kidnap of late President Yar’Adua’s daughter
by Adeola Balogun The Nigerian Secret Service said today that it had nipped in the bud an attempt to kidnap one of the daughters of late President Umaru Yar’Adua. The…
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Just In: Anambra commissioner declared wanted by the police
The Police Special Fraud Unit has declared Vincent Ezenwajiaku, Commissioner for Special Duties in Anambra State, wanted. The police alleged that Mr. Ezenwajiaku was involved in a N10 million fraud…
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Musicians, Alariwo, Ashionye, Bigiano, others make list of Top 10 Nigeria one-hit wonders
by Chi Ibe HipHop World magazine has released a Top 10 list of the biggest one-hit wonders in the Nigerian music industry describing the people in that category as anyone who ‘blows up’…
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Annie’s dream comes true: SEE 2face’s STAR-STUDDED wedding guest list and PHOTO album
by Chi Ibe [READ: Celebrity counter: Don Jazzy, Davido, Rita Dominic, Susan Patrick, Uti, Banky W, more in Dubai for 2face (PHOTOS)] [READ: Surpassed luxury: SEE The 5-star hotel where…
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Wow! The late Brenda Fassie coming back to LIFE to perform on stage with son (DETAILS)
by Rachel Ogbu Photo: Channel24 The late music icon Brenda Fassie is coming back alive to perform on stage in her home South African via hologram. Brenda who died in 2004 would…
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Just In: Chinua Achebe reported dead
Foremost novelist, Prof Chinua Achebe, is dead. He was 82. PREMIUM TIMES learnt he died last night in a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. A source close to the…
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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
BREAKING: DSS arrests Asari Dokubo for making inciting comments (PICTURED)
by Oge Okonkwo According to a Channels TV report, the Department of State Security has arrested former militant Asari Dokubo for making what it has termed " inciting comments". BREAKING:…
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