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UI overtakes CU as best Nigerian University, FG declares November 1 as National Youth Day | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nigeria's Premier University, The University of Ibadan (UI) has emerged as the country's best, according to the World University Ranking for 2021 released by Times Higher Education (THE). Covenant University…
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JAMB lifts suspension on printing admission letters, others | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has lifted the suspension on the printing of admission letters, and inter-university transfers among other regulations. According to a statement by JAMB's Head…
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Ganduje: “I won’t waste a minute signing death warrant of convicted musician” | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has declared that he would not hesitate in signing the death warrant of the 22-year-old singer, who was sentenced to death by a Sharia…
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UNILAG Acting VC, Prof Soyombo steps down, Tiwa Savage makes American TV debut | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Omololu Soyombo, has stepped down with immediate effect. The governing council led by the Pro-Chancellor, Dr. Wale Babalakin, had appointed…
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UK to replace expired visa of Nigerians for free, FG approves N13bn for take-off of community policing | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The British High Commission in Nigeria has declared that it will replace the 30-day visa of individuals that were supposed to travel to the United Kingdom before the lockdown, caused…
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Mompha sues EFCC for N5m, Shari’ah council urges Kano Govt. to execute singer | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Social Media Celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, also known as Mompha, currently facing money laundering charges, has demanded N5million from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for ‘unlawful re-arrest and detention.’…
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International flights to resume on 29th of August – FG, Mikel Obi joins Stoke City | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The Federal Government has declared that international flights will resume on August 29; while introducing protocols to minimise the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus. Aviation Minister, Hadi…
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NBC fines Nigeria Info 99.3FM N5 million for “hate speech” | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined Lagos-based radio station, Nigeria Info, N5 million over a comment made by a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr…
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Uber, Bolt drivers to pay 10% service tax on each passenger transaction | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Lagos Ministry of Transportation has released regulatory documents for operators of e-Hailing Taxi Services entitled 'Guidelines For On-line Hailing Business Operation Of Taxi In Lagos State.' According to the new…
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Petroleum Tanker Drivers in Lagos to go on strike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The Petroleum Tankers Drivers Association (PTDA) has declared it would carry on with its planned strike Monday as the association is yet to reach an agreement with the Lagos State…
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Naira Marley prosecuted over Abuja concert; pleads guilty | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, commonly known as Naira Marley has been arraigned by the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department of the Lagos Police Command, before the Lagos State Special…
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The Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 gives reasons for recent low numbers of confirmed cases | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
The Presidential Taskforce on the coronavirus pandemic has given reasons why low numbers of confirmed cases have been recorded in Nigeria in recent times. The task force team, led by…
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Marketers push for hike as petrol sell for N150 per litre | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol may sell for N150 per litre in August as marketers are pushing for an upward review. This is coming after the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA )…
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Lagos shuts Eti-Osa, Agidingbi Isolation Centres | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared that the Eti-Osa Isolation Centre and the Agidingbi Isolation Centre would be closed down. The announcement was made on Saturday at Lagos House, Marina,…
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Mamman Daura calls for an end to rotational Presidency | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Mamman Daura, nephew to President Muhammadu Buhari, has called for a jettisoning of zoning and power rotation among the regions of the country, in favour of competence. “Rotation has been…
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President Buhari departs for Mali; first foreign trip since the pandemic | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
President Muhammadu Buhari is to embark on a one-day visit to Bamako, the Republic of Mali on Thursday for a peace mission. Special Adviser to the President on Media &…
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Third Mainland Bridge to be shut down on Friday – FG | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The Federal Government has announced that there will be a partial closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, from Friday night to ensure that the crucial structure does not…
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Buhari’s ally and confidant, Ismaila Isa Funtua is dead | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Founding Managing Director of New Africa Holdings (publishers of the defunct Democrat newspapers), Mallam Ismaila Isa Funtua, is dead. He is reported to have died of a cardiac arrest while…
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Southwest States consider reopening schools for 2019/2020 WAEC exams | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
Southwest States consider reopening schools for 2019/2020 WAEC examinations Six states of the Southwest including, Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Osun and Ekiti may have started preparations to reopen schools next…
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Lagos Doctors begin warning strike | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
Amidst a pandemic, the Medical Guild, an Association of Medical Doctors under the employment of the Lagos State Government, is set to go on strike on Monday. The strike is…
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Psychological fantasy movie ‘Sylvia’ is finally coming to Netflix l 5 Things that Should Matter Today
Psychological fantasy movie Sylvia is finally coming to Netflix and it's long overdue. With the high flux of Nollywood titles coming to the streamer, Sylvia is an exciting addition, a…
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Obaseki emerges as Edo PDP guber candidate | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has emerged the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the September 19 governorship election in the state. Obaseki emerged the party's candidate…
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Resident doctors are suspending their nationwide strike | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
The National Association of Resident Doctors has announced the suspension of the nationwide strike with effect from today. The strike commenced on last week Monday after the expiration of a…
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Kasanova is coming soon to Netflix | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
Kasanova is coming soon to Netflix, and joins the streamer's massively expanding catalogue of Nollywood titles. Directed by Oluseyi Asurf Amuwa, Kasanova is a romantic comedy starring Ireti Doyle and…
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Burna Boy and Rema nominated for 2020 BET Awards | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
BET has announced nominations for the 2020 Awards ceremony, which will also mark its 20th anniversary. The awards celebrate the brightest stars across music, television, film, sports, and philanthropy.The nominees…
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FG gives marketers freedom to fix petrol price | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, has removed the cap on the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, giving marketers the freedom to fix the…
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9 killed in Kaduna village in fresh attack | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
A fresh attack by bandits in Avong Doka village in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna, has left 9 people dead. Though the police is yet to comment on the attack,…
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Domestic flights might resume June 21 – FG | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
The Federal Government yesterday said the ban placed on domestic flights may be lifted by June 21. Dr. Sani Aliyu, the National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19,…
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Odion Ighalo to stay at Manchester United till January | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
Odion Ighalo will remain at Manchester United and this was decided by Shanghai Shenhua, after it was revealed that Chinese Super League's foreign players are banned from returning to China…
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John Boyega is demanding better respect for black people | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
John Boyega has reacted to the racist lynching of an African African man George Floyd by white policemen in a viral clip that recently hit social media. From the clip,…
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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