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EFCC operative shot, escapes death in Port Hacourt
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said one of its operatives was shot at in Port Hacourt, Rivers State on Monday. The agency said the operative was investigating corrupt…
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Opinion: When you die your digital life lives on
by Tony Ogunlowo We live in a world – the digital age- where we virtually do everything online from corresponding to shopping, banking and socialising. We send and receive emails;…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: My response to the strange word from Pastor Moshood Ifayemiwo
by Femi Fani-Kayode "I have never met Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode in my life, but have read some of his write-up in the papers. There are some of his views I…
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Victor Ndoma-Egba: Tribute to late Justice Okoi Ikpi Itam
by Victor Ndoma-Egba The day man unravels the mystery of life and death that day man becomes Divinity. That day will certainly not come as matters of life and death…
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London tower fire death toll hits 30
At least 30 persons have died from the London tower block fire, authorities have said. “We know that at least 30 people have died as a result of this fire,” Police…
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Opinion: Revisiting Isiaka Adeleke’s death
by abiodun KOMOLAFE Though it is difficult to believe that Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke has gone to be with his Maker, the truth, if we must admit, is that the…
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N’Assembly aides protest death of colleague due to non-payment of salaries
National Assembly aides on Tuesday protested over the death of their colleague due to non-payment of salaries. According to the aides, the deceased could not pay hospital bills due to…
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The Thread: Gunmen go on a killing spree in LUTH
Nigeria is such an insecure place with porous borders, and a corrupt, comatose security. When we are not battling Boko Haram, Fulani herdsmen or cattle rustlers, we have daylight robbers,…
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“It’s either Biafra or death” | Nnamdi Kanu says Biafra will happen in the next few months (WATCH)
Clearly going against his bail conditions, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has said the creation of a sovereign state of Biafra will be achieved in the…
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Ololade Ajekigbe: 007 Remembrance | Roger leaves me wanting Moore
by Ololade Ajekigbe As a kid, there were not too many entertaining moments that beat the time spent watching a James Bond movie in the company of my siblings,…
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Opinion: Who killed Serubawon, Isiaka Adeleke?
by abiodun KOMOLAFE “This thing of being a hero, about the main thing, is to know when to die. Prolonged death has ruined more men than it ever made.” -…
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Economic sabotage: Ifeanyi Ubah’s actions punishable by death – DSS
by Azeez Adeniyi The Department of State Services has said the offence committed by Chief Executive Officer of Capital Oil and Gas Ltd, Ifeanyi Ubah is punishable by death. The…
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Tinubu sponsors air freight of Moji Olaiya’s body back to Nigeria
by Azeez Adeniyi Former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Monday paid for the air freight of Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya's corpse back to Nigeria. The actress died…
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Fire burns mother, 3 children to death in Lagos
A mother and her three children have been burnt to death during an inferno in the early hours of Thursday at the Surulere area of Lagos State, PMnews reports. The…
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15-year-old killer herdsman sentenced to death for murder
A 15-year-old Fulani herdsman, Haruna Usman was convicted to death by a Kogi State High Court on Tuesday. Usman was said to have been guilty of stabbing one Happy David…
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Seven years gone: A timeline of events that led to President Umar Yar’Adua’s death
5th May 2010: Nigerian president, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua passed on after five long months of chronic illness at the age of 58. He ran the country for only three years…
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UI student falls to her death
by Dolapo Adelana A 100 level female student of Law of the University of Ibadan died on Monday during a show at her hall of residence, the institution confirmed on…
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Osun to investigate death of Sen. Isiaka Adeleke
by Azeez Adeniyi Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has said the state government will set up a panel to probe the cause of the sudden death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke.…
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IGP wants to kill me – Wike
by Dolapo Adelana Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, has accused the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, of being after his life, according to Daily Times. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt,…
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Those culpable in the death of Queens college students must be prosecuted – Saraki
by Azeez Adeniyi Senate President Bukola Saraki has said those found culpable in the death of students of Queens College Lagos will be prosecuted. Saraki spoke when the Advocacy Group…
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F__king traitors of the family, after all we did for y’all | Davido cries foul over Adeleke’s death
by Dolapo Adelana Singer David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known by his stage name, Davido, has described some members of his family as traitors. The musician said this on Tuesday via his…
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Opinion: Dipo Famakinwa- A victim of a sick nation and diseased healthcare system
by Bayo Oluwasanmi The news of the demise of Dipo Famakinwa swamped the social media. He was the Director General of the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission. Famakinwa…
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It will be impossible to fill the void Adeleke’s death created – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described late Senator Isiaka Adeleke as an icon to humanity and a great philanthropist. He said this in a statement on Monday in reaction to…
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Adeleke’s death will create a gap in the Senate – Buhari
by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Osun State Government and members of the National Assembly on the passing away of Sen. Isiaka Adeleke on Sunday. In…
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Adeleke’s death, a huge loss to Nigeria – Dogara
by Dolapo Adelana Hon. Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has described the sudden death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke as shocking and a huge loss to the country.…
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Adeleke’s death: Protesting youth attack journalists in Osun
by Dolapo Adelana Irate youth in Ede, hometown of late Senator Isiaka Adeleke are protesting his demise, The Punch reports. According to the news platform the youth attacked a journalist attached…
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Senator Adeleke was a patriotic statesman – Saraki
by Dolapo Adelana Senate President Bukola Saraki has described the late Senator Isiaka Adeleke as a leader and a patriotic statesman. Saraki said this on Sunday in a series of…
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Dogara calls for probe into death of football fans in Calabar
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has urged the state government to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of soccer fans in Calabar. About…
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FG directs NERC, NEMSA to investigate death of football fans in Calabar
by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and Nigeria Electricity Management Service Agency to investigate the electricity accident in Calabar that led to deaths…
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Death of Manchester United fans unfortunate – Saraki
by Dolapo Adelana Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed shock over the death of football fans through electrocution at a viewing centre in Calabar, the Cross River State…
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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