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Rice industry has attracted N256 billion investment – Agriculture Minister
by Kolapo Olapoju Going by the comments of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the rice sector has attracted N256 billion worth of investments in the last three years. The Minister of Agriculture and…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: ‘Step down for what,’ Kwankwaso sings | Tambuwal’s hide-and-seek politics creates confusion | PDP will not extend nomination deadline | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. 'Step down for what,' Kwankwaso sings. Punch PDP will not…
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Five killed, others injured as rival cults take up arms in Kogi
by Akan Ido About five people were killed over the weekend in Ankpa, Kogi State following an attack by suspected cult members. According to reports from the Leadership Newspapers several…
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Another kidnap! Chinese expatriate abducted by gunmen in Kogi
by Azubuike Azikiwe A Chinese national, who was a government consultant in the country, has been kidnapped by gunmen, from his residence in Kogi state, on Tuesday, 23 September. Kogi…
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“PDP is finished” || “2015 election will be tough” – Buhari and Oyegun have some words to share with you
by Azubuike Azikiwe As the year draws to a close, and the 2015 elections become the subject matter among Nigeria's political circles and beyond, politicians have begun to engage in…
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Attention, youth ‘corpers’: NYSC announces plans for 7 states under Boko Haram attack [DETAILS]
by Mayowa Aboah The National Youth Service Corps has announced the redeployment of corps members from seven northern states. The affected states are Adamawa,Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano and Yobe…
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4 killed, 7 injured in renewed clash over oil on Anambra/Kogi border
by S'ola Filani Four persons died while seven others sustained injuries in a renewed clash between the people of Aguleri, Anambra East local government area and people of Echeno/Odeke in…
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Sad news: Ex-Kogi governor’s wife slumps and dies during morning prayer
by Akan Ido Hajiya Zainab Idris, the wife of the former Kogi governor, Ibrahim Idris slumped and died today. The late Hajiya Zainab was said to have slumped and died…
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Bizarre: Lightning strikes and kills 15-year-old boy in Kogi
by Oge Okonkwo File photo A 15-year-old boy was allegedly struck and killed by lightning during a downpour in Kogi state. The incident occurred at Otokiti Housing Estate, on Lokoja-Okene-Kabba road,…
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Police arrest cultists who issued death threats to Kogi Youth ‘Corpers’
by Oge Okonkwo There were reports earlier about complaints by some youth 'corpers' who were issued death threats by cultists who are students of the secondary school were they were…
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‘Blood will flow…’: Cultists issue death threats to youth ‘corpers’ in Kogi (See Photos)
by Oge Okonkwo The compulsory one year youth corp program which all school leavers under the age of 30 must undergo might just be a nightmare for some 'corpers' serving…
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Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar reacts to pregnancy rumours, shares picture evidence (PHOTOS)
by Akan Ido Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar has denied pregnancy rumours replying all her critics on the picture sharing site, Instagram. The outspoken actress from Kogi posted photos of herself…
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Collins Uma: Let me give my ASUU testimony (Y! FrontPage)
by Collins Uma Mr Nyesom Wike has been more interested in partisan politics and how this affects his chances in the next election cycle in his home Rivers State to…
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PDP crisis: Bamanga Tukur may be shown the way out
It has emerged that the embattled national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur may be on his way out as governors elected on the party’s platform…
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Collins Uma: #AnambraElections – APC was taught a lesson on strongholds
by Collins Uma One of the most obvious lessons we learnt from the recent governorship election in Anambra is that the guys who make up the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
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ASUU strike update: 10 things you SHOULD know about the FG meeting with VCs in Abuja
by Isi Esene The face-off between the Federal Government and members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) may have taken another twist as the former is making plans to…
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Yemi Adamolekun: I believe I deserve better – do you?
by Yemi Adamolekun It is NOT a thing of pride that you can’t stay in Nigeria for more than six weeks and you have to “get out for civilisation”. It’s…
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Ex-ASUU president’s death: Iyayi’s kinsmen demand N50 billion compensation from Kogi
by Adeola Balogun The death of the former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Festus Iyayi, has continued to cause outcry in the country and his kinsmen…
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Opinion: Death of Festus Iyayi- When does the sacrifice to the Nigerian Government end?
by Ogaga Ifowodo Given the immediate circumstances of this tragic event, I call on the Kogi State Attorney-General to bring charges against the offending driver for manslaughter. I am stunned…
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Ex-ASUU president’s death: How angry lecturers chased Kogi governor away from hospital
Angry leaders of the Academic Staff Union of Universities allegedly chased away the Governor of Kogi State, Captain Idris Wada (retd.) from the emergency ward of the Lokoja General Hospital…
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See what Kogi governor has caused: Wada’s convoy killed ex-ASUU president, FRSC confirms
by Chi Ibe Students upset over the postponement of the National Executive Council meeting of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) due to the death of its ex-president, Dr.…
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“God punish ASUU & FG!”: See the top ten tweets about ASUU postponement today
by Chi Ibe Unexpectedly, the news this afternoon that the Academic Staff Union of Universities has postponed indefinitely its National Executive Meeting over the death of its comrade, Professor Festus…
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ASUU strike: Meeting postponed indefinitely, strike continues
by Isi Esene The National Executive Council meeting scheduled to take place today by the ASUU leadership has been suspended. Read: “God punish ASUU & FG!”: See the top ten…
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“Deliver us o Lord, from Governor Wada”: Reactions to ex-ASUU president’s death in 7 shocked tweets
by Chi Ibe Upon reports that the convoy of Kogi governor, Idris Wada was involved in the death of author and former academic union chairman, Professor Festus Iyayi, Nigerians…
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Classy or trashy? Actress, Halima Abubakar lets the ‘babies’ breathe in low cut tank top (LOOK)
by Akan Ido Actress, Halima Abubakar doesn't have a problem flaunting... anything. The endowed actress recently posted a photo of herself wearing a daringly low-cut tank top. The beautiful lady…
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ASUU ex-president’s last public statement before he died: “Jonathan government is shameless”
by Chi Ibe YNaija has just confirmed the sad news that former president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), and lecturer in the Faculty of Management Sciences, University…
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Just in: Former ASUU president dies in crash
by Chi Ibe Former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universitities (ASUU) and renowned author, Dr Festus Iyayi is dead. He was also a lecturer in the Faculty of…
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Dele Sobowale: Gen. Alabi-Isama versus Obasanjo – Will a duel follow?
by Dele Sobowale From the gang-up at the book launch, it would appear that Baba Iyabo is on his own. For once, OBJ has my sympathies and if there…
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Atrocious: Principal impregnates student in Kogi, orders her to abort thrice
The Principal of Baptist High School, Ekinrin/Adde, in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State Mr. Ajayi Ajibulu has been accused of impregnating one of his students and trying to…
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Simon Kolawole: How the Boko Haram amnesty process started on a false footing
by Simon Kolawole There must be a well-programmed strategy to dilute the influence of extremist preachers. It will take years. But it is only after we have done this that…
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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