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2 men arrested for trying to set policeman on fire in Lagos
by 'Jola Sotubo Two men in Lagos have been arrested and charged to court after they allegedly attempted to set a police officer on fire. 40-year-old Laminu Rashidi, a commercial…
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Tunde Fagbenle: Segun Odegbami’s close shave with death
by Tunde Fagbenle “These are bullet holes from an AK-47,” said the police when they saw Segun’s SUV. “Go get yourself drunk, or bury yourself in a church,” they told…
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Salihu Yakassai: APC and the South-West factor (Y! Politico)
by Salihu Yakassai But despite this advancement and exposure, History has proving that the South-West region has always voted on the lines of sentiments and not principles By this time…
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Man imprisoned for impregnating his daughter and forcing her to abort
by 'Jola Sotubo File photo A businessman in Lagos has been arrested and charged to court after it was alleged that he had sexual intercourse with his teenage daughter. 49-year-old…
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Omobola Johnson, Honourable Minister of Communications Technology, to headline An Evening with Leaders, Monday, February 17, 2014 at Social Media Week Lagos
by Oge Okonkwo Nigeria’s Minister of Communications Technology, Omobola Johnson, will be joining a distinguished panel for An Evening with Leaders – a premium event during Social Media Week Lagos…
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5 kilogrammes of “high grade heroin” found inside praying mats in Lagos
by 'Jola Sotubo Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos made a startling discovery at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport yesterday. The narcotics officials discovered a…
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Why I joined armed robbery gang – Arrested pastor reveals
by 'Jola Sotubo File photo Operatives of the police force in Lagos have arrested four persons, including a pastor and a doctor, on suspicion of armed robbery. The gang, specialized,…
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Man padlocks 4-year-old son’s mouth then beats him to death in Lagos (GRAPHIC IMAGE)
by Adeola Balogun A man in Lagos is said to have beaten his four-year-old son to death after padlocking his mouth to prevent him from shouting. Chris Elvis, is said…
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Man, 27, imprisoned for raping 2-yr-old girl in Osun
by 'Jola Sotubo A man in Osun has been arrested by the police and charged after reports that he had forceful intercourse with a toddler. 27-year-old Akeeb Ibrahim is said…
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PDP sues Speaker, 20 Kwara lawmakers for defecting to APC,Lagos licences private firms to operate slaughter slabs & other important news you should know today
by Oge Okonkwo PDP sues Speaker, 20 Kwara lawmakers for defecting to APC The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sued the Speaker, Razak Atunwa, and 20 other members of the Kwara State…
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Man throws his 14-year-old daughter from 3rd floor after catching her with a boy
by Adeola Balogun File photo A father in Lagos is said to have caused severe injury to his teenage daughter after throwing her from a three storey building. Deji Kamoru,…
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Sand truck tumbles over bridge onto express lane in Lagos (PHOTOS)
by Oge Okonkwo Reports say a truck which was conveying sand fell off a bridge in Maryland area of Lagos onto the express lane below. According to SaharaReporters the accident…
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‘Bro Yusuf did it’: Man arrested for molesting 6-year-old twins
by 'Jola Sotubo A man in Lagos has been arrested and charged after reports that he sexually assaulted a set of twin girls. Yusuf Ojuolape, a cobbler, is said to…
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Revealed: How Newswatch Deputy Editor was killed
by Akan Ido Details have emerged on how Newswatch Deputy Editor, Toyin Obadina was shot late Friday night and later did on Saturday. The hardworking gentleman was said to have…
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APGA chieftain escapes road accideent, Lagos to arrest drivers, conductors over documentation & other important news you should know today
by Oge Okonkwo File photo Lagos to arrest drivers, conductors over documentation A warning has been issued by the Lagos State Government on Saturday, that it would begin o impound commercial vehicles…
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#TheYNaijaInterview: My skin colour makes things more complicated – Eku Edewor
by Wilfred Okiche Eku Edewor is bubbly and full of good cheer. Considered one of the most recognisable faces on television, she is also one of the busiest. In 2013,…
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Horrible: Saturday Newswatch deputy editor ‘shot by gunmen’
by Oge Okonkwo One of the employees of media platform, Saturday Newswatch was attacked by armed robbers yesterday. According to blogger, Ladun Liadi, the deputy editor of the newspaper , Toyin…
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#RepostOfTheDay: Will you be late to work on Monday? Then send this photo to your boss NOW
by Akan Ido Monday mornings are notorious for satanic traffic - especially in Lagos where the rush goes up a thousand 'notches' - setting you up on a collision course with…
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IBB meets PDP chairman behind closed doors, Lagos starts issuing e-C of O & other important news you should know today
by Oge Okonkwo Lagos begins issuance of electronic certificate of occupancy The electronic Certificates of Occupancy (e-C of O) has been awarded by the Lagos State Government on Friday in Ikeja to 55 property owners in the…
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Opinion: Let’s talk about Okorocha’s Imo deportation
by Mustapha Saddiq According to the report, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state raised the alarm that they might be Boko Haram insurgents and so the government was…
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#BelieveItOrNot: Dog faces trial in Lagos after biting bank worker’s penis
by Tutu Akinlabi File photo A dog has been arrested by the police - yes, arrested - in Lagos after it was alleged that it attacked a man and bit…
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Why we can’t build the 4th Mainland Bridge now – Lagos gov’t
by Akan Ido The Lagos State government has given reasons for the delay in the construction of the proposed Fourth Mainland Bridge citing the high cost of the project. This…
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Double tragedy: Man collapses and dies during wife’s wakekeep in Lagos
by 'Jola Sotubo A grief-stricken man who was mourning the death of his wife has also died during her wake-keep. The man, identified as Alias Edu was said to have…
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YNaija, the high priest of Nigerian youth culture, nominated for the Creative Industry Awards
YNaija, the Internet Newspaper for Young Nigerians, has been nominated for the Creative Industries Awards. The site features in the blogger category and is nominated alongside the Linda Ikeji blog,…
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Tunde Leye: The primary schools in Lagos are in a very sorry state
by Tunde Leye I live in Lagos, and so cannot speak for the rest of the country. But here in Lagos, most of the government run primary schools are no…
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Ejigbo assault: Family of sodomized women get compensation
by 'Jola Sotubo Mild solace has finally come the way of the family members of the women assaulted in the infamous Ejigbo incident. [READ: Shocking video shows mob sodomizing naked…
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Gusau, Obanikoro, others named among Jonathan’s ministerial nominees
by Oge Okonkwo The names of the 12 new ministerial nominees have been submitted to the Senate for consideration and confirmation by President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday. In a letter read by Senate President,…
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Actress, Kate Henshaw ‘almost crushed’ by Lagos BRT bus (READ)
by Adeola Balogun Actress, Kate Henshaw was yesterday involved in a near car crash with a BRT vehicle in Lagos. The incident was said to have occurred around the…
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‘My problem is spiritual,’ says Nollywood actress caught stealing (PICTURED)
by Tutu Akinlabi The Nollywood actress who was said to have been caught trying to break into a Lagos home has said that she is not a thief. [READ: This…
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How suspected cultists stabbed their leader to death in Lagos
by Adeola Balogun Four men suspected to be members of a secret cult have been arrested and charged to court on allegations of murder. Taofeek Saludeen, Rasaq Oseni, Teslim Yusuf…
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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