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Man Who Tweeted ‘Let’s Kill All The Igbos’ Apprehended by Police
The police in Osun State have arrested an individual who made an inflammatory anti-Igbo statement on social media. The suspect, identified as Kehinde Adekusibe, was apprehended on Thursday by police…
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Landlord refused to rent to Igbos, Ijebus, and lawyers – Osibanjo narrates experience getting apartment before marriage
Vice-President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has recounted his experience of apartment hunting prior to his marriage. In a Twitter post on Wednesday, Osinbajo reflected on how his landlord in…
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MC Oluomo must face consequences if he broke the law – Lagos Deputy Governor
If found guilty of breaking the law during the recently concluded elections in the state, Musiliu Akinsanya, better known as MC Oluomo, a staunch supporter of the All Progressives Congress…
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Sanwo-Olu Declared Winner of Lagos Gubernatorial Elections by INEC; Protest Erupts as APC’s Binani Appears to Lose Adamawa Gubernatorial Election to Thugs | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Sanwo-Olu Declared Winner of Lagos Gubernatorial Elections by INEC INEC Promises to Take Strong Action Against Proven Election Irregularities Protest Erupts as APC's Binani Appears to Lose Adamawa Gubernatorial Election…
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We’re investigating MC Oluomo’s threat against Igbos – Police
Idowu Owohunwa, the commissioner of police in Lagos, says the command is investigating the threat issued against Igbo by Musiliu Akinsanya, chairman of parks and garages. On Thursday, a video…
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It’s unfair to say presidential election was fraudulent, most credible since 1999 – Dele Alake; MC Oluomo warns Igbos in Lagos to vote for APC or stay home | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
It’s unfair to say presidential election was fraudulent, most credible since 1999 - Dele Alake I hope next administration will continue our anti-corruption war - Buhari Many feared dead as…
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Nigerians have no business seeking greener pastures overseas – Tinubu; CBN bankrupt of ideas – Shehu Sani | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nigerians have no business seeking greener pastures overseas – TinubuCBN bankrupt of ideas – Shehu SaniOver 30,000 APC members defect to PDP in KatsinaObasanjo and Atiku's fight started after chopping…
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2023 elections: Wait for another time, Sen Orji Kalu tells Igbos; ASUU strike: Lecturers reach agreement with Reps, await Buhari’s approval | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
2023 elections: Wait for another time, Sen Orji Kalu tells IgbosNational unity, Nigeria’s biggest challenge – OsinbajoLagos govt justifies vehicles auction, says review underway17 Boko Haram terrorists, family members surrenderASUU…
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#EndSARS and Igbos: Nigerians still don’t see divisive tactics when it is glaring
About three months since the Nigerian Army opened fire on peaceful protesters. More than three months since government thought of ways to disperse peaceful protesters and used angry Nigerians (popularly…
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Here’s all we’ve gathered from the Igbo and Yoruba trend on Twitter
by Toluwanimi Onakoya The word “Igbos” trended on Twitter today but for a variety of reasons. The microblogging site was flooded with discussions on various topics concerning the South Eastern…
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The Big 5: Jonathan offered me $5m in 2014 – Hamzat; Obasanjo says Igbos should be given a chance at the centre | Other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured an interim order to seize the $2.8 million which its operatives recently…
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Igbos will vote for Buhari in 2019, if… – Orji Kalu
Former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu has said Igbos will vote for President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 if he gives the south-east special consideration. In an interview on…
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The Thread: This is why Igbos call themselves Jews
Ever wondered why one of the attributes Igbos reel out proudly while discussing their heritage is "we are descended from Jews"? Well, for one Jews are economic giants, not just…
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We should forget Biafra | Ohanaeze leader tells Igbos
President-General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, John Nwodo has urged Igbos to forget about Biafra and fight for restructuring. Nwodo said this on Thursday while speaking at the 3rd inauguration of…
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We are not vacating the North – Igbo Leader
As October 1st is underway - the day a Northern a coalition asked the Igbos to vacate the region (now reversed) - the leadership of the Igbo community in Northern…
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After the war, Igbos rebuilt their region but northerners still live in mud houses – Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar said despite fighting a war, Igbos have rebuilt their region while northerners still live in mud houses. He said this while addressing a coalition of youth…
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Yorubas, Hausas no longer need Igbos to win elections – Okorocha
Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has said other ethnic groups no longer need the help of the Igbos to win elections. He said this during an interactive session with journalists…
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Igbos are everywhere, even in Sambisa forest – Ikpeazu
Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has said there are Igbos in the Sambisa Forest, where Boko Haram insurgents are hibernating. The governor said this after meeting with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo…
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Igbos are not in support of Nigeria’s division – Okorocha
Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has said no Igbo person will support the division of Nigeria. Okorocha spoke on Saturday at the New Yam festival organised by the State Council of…
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Opinion: The Federal Government and IPOB’s terrorist threat
by Dele Awogbeoba For the last two years, any constant listener of Radio Biafra, when hosted by Nnamdi Kanu, would have discerned three very critical themes behind his…
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The Thread: How Igbos should conduct themselves in these crazy times
In the wake of the Nigerian Military's activation of Operation Python Dance, BBOG activist and Co-founder of Transparency International Oby Ezekwesili told President Buhari that his leadership sucks and he…
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The Thread: “They are making a killing to ‘secure the State’. Who suffers?” | Sam Hart accuses the FG of economic sabotage in Abia state
It's still bloody on Political TwitterNG, we can hardly keep up. In summary, Oby Ezekwesili has come under the FG's bazooka for speaking truth to power; Kayode Ogundamisi appears to…
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The Thread: “Nnamdi Kanu does not care if you die” | A warning to all Igbos in Nigeria
With Buhari's return, military action in the South East has been stepped up. Remember Operation Python Dance launched by the Military last Christmas? It's back with renewed vengeance, it would…
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[YNaija 2019] Should Nnamdi Kanu contest for president?
by Usman Alabi Perhaps the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu should run for the office of the President in 2019. It would be interesting to have someone…
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The quit notice has been withdrawn, what next?
The Coalition of Northern Groups which made a declaration in June ordering Igbos out of the Northern parts have suspended their quit notice. The announcement was made in Abuja on…
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Nobody is speaking against Nnamdi Kanu who is deceiving Igbos – Okorocha
Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has said Igbo leaders are not doing enough to stop leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu from deceiving Igbos. He said…
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Nnamdi Kanu is a child, he can’t lead Igbos – Joe Igbokwe
Popular Igbo politician, Joe Igbokwe has said leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu is a "child" who cannot lead Igbos. In a recent interview with Punch,…
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Anti-Igbo song: Is there a threat of genocide?
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu have raised the alarm that the anti-Igbo song now in circulation has the potential to breed…
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Biafra is not possible at the moment | Kalu tells Igbos
Former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu has said the struggle for the independent state of Biafra was not possible at the moment. Kalu made this statement in Lokoja…
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If you choose to live in the North, you choose to be a sacrificial lamb | Nnamdi Kanu tells Igbos
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu on Monday said Igbos vacating the North was not a condition for the actualisation of Biafra. Kanu spoke in an…
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The September Standard
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- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- The Future Awards Africa 2024: How Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James Served High-Fashion Mastery as Hosts
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
The September Standard
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
- Idia Aisien’s Comeback to Style 101: Will She Revive the Magic?
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- The Future Awards Africa 2024: How Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James Served High-Fashion Mastery as Hosts
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