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Taliban takeover: Uganda to take in 2,000 Afghan refugees, Female soldiers on the frontline in northern Mozambique | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Taliban takeover: Uganda to take in 2,000 Afghan refugees Uganda is to take in 2,000 refugees who have…
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The unlawful detention of Itunu Babalola in Cote d’lvoire is rooted in xenophobia
Today on social media, many Nigerians galvanised to push the #JusticeForItunu hashtag after journalist and political critic David Hundeyin posted a lengthy thread about Itunu Olajumoke Babalola, a 23-year-old woman…
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Buhari to depart Nigeria for EU-AU summit in Cote d’Ivoire
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday will depart Nigeria for the 5th European Union-African Union (EU-AU) summit in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina disclosed this…
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“The leadership of Nigeria is quite important to all of us” – Ouattara
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday met with Cote d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The leaders discussed issues bordering on the situation in Togo, Liberia, among others. Speaking with…
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The Late 5: What you need to know about the new SGF, Boss Mustapha, Why Buhari met with Tinubu, and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: Today's biggest story: President Muhammadu Buhari fired the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, who…
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Simon Kolawole: Agriculture is NOT the magic solution
by Simon Kolawole Anytime I hear Nigerian presidents, ministers, governors, economists, analysts and commentators declare that agriculture is the alternative to oil, and that the solution to Nigeria’s economic woes…
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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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‘Anytime I’m outside Nigeria, they say I’m on exile’ – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has refuted claims that he is in Cote d’Ivoire on exile. According to the claims, Jonathan "had been given asylum in that Francophone country". Jonathan, however, denied…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Agriculture can’t save Nigeria, but agribusiness might
by Mazi Emeka As the Nigerian economy slowly descends into full blown recession, and the national currency nose dives to a historical low, a common rhetoric erroneously uttered – albeit…
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Copa Lagos 2014 final in pix – Sand Eagles surrender their perennial crown to the Ivory Coast
by Mark Bassey and Hychinth Iyereosa Cote d'Ivoire defeated the Super Sand Eagles to win the 2014 edition of Copa Lagos, beach soccer championship. The Ivorians won most of the…
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So what’s Nigeria’s new position in July’s FIFA ranking?
by Mark Bassey Nigeria continues to climb in the FIFA rankings and now sits in the 33rd position, after the latest standings were released on Thursday. The African champions, who…
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Meet the new coach of Cote d’Ivoire
by Mark Bassey Herve Renard has been appointed as the new head coach of the Cote d'Ivoire national team. The 45-year-old Frenchman emerged as the top favourite to replace Sabri…
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Anti-gay law: 10 American senators want to punish Nigeria [DETAILS]
by Emmanuel Chidiogo As a result of the anti-gay law signed by President Goodluck Jonathan earlier this year, ten American senators in the United States of America, have moved…
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D’banj, Omawumi, Femi Kuti, others hit the farm in new video ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’ (WATCH)
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Catch D’banj ,Omawumi Victoria Kimani and others get their hands dirty in the farm in the new video whose aim is to raise awareness and increase African leaders investment…
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D’banj, Omawumi, 17 other African stars launch ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’ to change the face of agriculture
by Akintomiwa Agbaje ONE.org today launched one of the continent’s biggest musical collaborations ever, ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’, in support of a new campaign to boost investments in agriculture: ‘Do Agric,…
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Opinion: Isa Hayatou and the ruse called Glo CAF Awards
by Maxwell Adeyemi Adeleye Lastly, dear Africans, without being immodest and sentimental, i declare that it is time for Isa Hayatu to quit as CAf helmsman as he has out-lived…
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ASUU strike: NANS blasts FG, threaten to shut down private universities
File photo University students under the umbrella of National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, yesterday, took to the streets in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, calling on the Federal Government…
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Why I visited Obasanjo – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan has confirmed meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday in his residence in Owu, Abeokuta, Ogun State. He told newsmen that although he was in Abeokuta …
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Gbenga Olorunpomi: The Bola Tinubu Colloquium – When a new generation spoke (Y! Politico)
by Gbenga Olorunpomi This time around, the youth took centre stage, while the elderly and experienced listened and marveled. Just over a week before hugely successful Future Awards Symposium, a…
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President Goodluck Jonathan and Dame Patience receive highest National Honour in Cote d’Ivoire
by Chi Ibe Photo: LUC GNAGO/REUTERS President Goodluck Jonathan was conferred the highest honour in Cote d’Ivoire, the Grand Cross of the Order of the Nation on Friday March 1…
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APC governors donate mattress, pillows to Aso Rock… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt
by Stanley Azuakola He said "for instance, Sarah Jubril, the Mama One Vote herself, is the president's special adviser on ethics. I laugh in dollars. Please what is the actual…
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Opinion: The progress in West Africa is visible, but uneven
From The Economist The day that Nigeria works properly, the battle for Africa’s future will have been won. Leaving the Ivorian commercial capital, Abidjan, at 7am, you run straight into…
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Una watch dat ball yesterday? – and more in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze But for those of you who watch footie on the regular, you'd know that Big Boss achieved that rarity in football where a game is won even…
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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Hanging out with the voiceless (Y! FrontPage)
We make a lot of noise, disagree on everything and fail to focus on one issue long enough to resolve it before jumping to the next one. I always insist…
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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