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October 3, 2012

TICKER: Nigeria’s debt rises, to borrow $25bn by 2015

The Federal Government is expected to borrow $25 billion by 2015, Nigeria’s Debt Management Office, DMO, told the House of ...

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October 3, 2012

Elnathan John: How to write an Independence Day speech

by Elnathan John Nigerians won’t appreciate this because they are mostly wicked and jealous of your boss. God will look ...

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October 3, 2012

“Prayer is not enough to develop Nigeria,” says David Mark

by Isi Esene Senate president, David Mark, has said more work needs to be done to achieve the rapid development ...

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October 2, 2012

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: I do not believe Nigeria will get better (YNaija Frontpage)

Last weekend was my first independence day as an unbeliever. Admitted, its 52nd anniversary is probably the worst time to ...

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October 2, 2012

Come, sign on to the Y! Magazine #LondonIssue contest

by Isi Esene You already know that the Y! Magazine Issue 9 dubbed; the #LondonIssue, is out with long time ...

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October 2, 2012

The latest presidential gaffe: President Jonathan’s aides scramble to defend him over his Independence Day ‘lie’

by Stanley Azuakola President Goodluck Jonathan’s Independence day speech is being panned by the media over a claim he made ...

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October 1, 2012

Tolu Ogunlesi: It’s not yet time to write Nigeria off (YNaija Frontpage)

In spite of the fact that #ThisOurCountryIsNot(Really)ACountry, there remain strong pieces of evidence for the belief that real change is ...

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October 1, 2012

“That future is here”: Top 12 quotes from President Jonathan’s speech #Independence52

by Isi Esene For those who missed the 52nd Independence Anniversary speech aired nationally earlier today, we felt a need ...

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October 1, 2012

For the Records: Full text of the 2012 Independence Day broadcast by President Goodluck Jonathan #Independence52

AN ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR, ON THE OCCASION OF THE INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY ON MONDAY, ...

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October 1, 2012

Fire forces Shell to cut production by 150,000bpd

by Isi Esene Royal Dutch Shell Plc. operating in the Nigerian Delta has announced a cut in its crude production; ...

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October 1, 2012

“Look inwards and do the right thing,” David Mark urge Nigerians #Independence52

by Isi Esene The Senate president, David Mark has released a goodwill message to Nigerians as the nation marks its ...

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October 1, 2012

Opinion: Aren’t we tired? #Independence52

by Olaboludele Simoyan How can things so simple become so complicated? How can things so basic become so complex? And ...

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October 1, 2012

Opinion: Nigeria at 52 – Myths and realities of leadership #Independence52

by Anya O. Anya If all goes well and Nigeria holds out, it has been said that the country may ...

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October 1, 2012

Opinion: At 52, we are on course #Independence52

by Macdonald Nwaeze The sun of hope and greatness is breaking forth the eastern sky, heralding a dawn of greatness. ...

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October 1, 2012

Opinion: Nigeria: ALL-or-NOTHING #Independence52

by Adebowale Adekunbi Trust me you don’t want an outsider making Nigeria for you. The truth is us, and only ...

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October 1, 2012

Happy 52nd Independence Nigeria!

Some of us remember the days when Nigeria’s Independence anniversary celebrations felt like Christmas, New Years and Easter all rolled ...

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September 30, 2012

Explosions in Kaduna, as grenade kill Sunday School boy in Nairobi, Kenya

by Isi Esene The Joint Military Task Force on Sunday morning shot and killed two suspected Boko Haram militants who ...

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September 30, 2012

No letting up: JTF arrests more security operatives connected to Boko Haram

by Isi Esene The statement made a few months ago by President Goodluck Jonathan that members of the terrorist group, ...

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September 29, 2012

One week, one trouble: Arik flight held by passengers for alleged overbooking

by Akan Ido Arik Air is at it again with reports coming from an online news source indicating its flight ...

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September 29, 2012

£30,000 a year addiction to London: How Nigerians are becoming big spenders

by  Susannah Butter Visitors from the West African country are the UK’s fourth biggest foreign spenders, parting with an average ...

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September 29, 2012

Stephen Igbinedion: A Nigerian perspective (30 Days, 30 Voices)

 I sometimes want to exalt Nigeria’s growth, but deep down I know the hope most Nigerians hold onto is gradually ...

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September 28, 2012

Patience Jonathan declared fit, scheduled to return to Nigeria soon

by Isi Esene There are indications that doctors attending to the first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, who is generally believed ...

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September 27, 2012

There was a country: Chinua Achebe breaks long silence, publishes Biafran memoir

by Isi Esene Chinua Achebe, one of Africa’s most legendary writer, has published his long-awaited memoir about his experience during ...

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September 27, 2012

Patrick Utomi: Remembering yesterday (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Our current state has come to be because, in the mad dash for cash, in the adrenaline rush of the igbotic huzzle, ...

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September 26, 2012

TICKER: You have 24 hours: Nigeria gives an ultimatum to Saudi Arabia to release detained female hajj pilgrims

The Nigerian government has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Saudi authorities to resolve the issues surrounding detained Nigerian female pilgrims ...

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September 25, 2012

So sad: See what the floods have done (PHOTOS)

by Stanley Azuakola There are no words to explain these sad pictures from Kogi, Adamawa, Edo and Bayelsa. We can ...

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September 24, 2012

Opinion: If electricity becomes stable in Nigeria, what will you do?

by Omotunde Kasali In the first days, I will leave the light bulb on and sit by it for long ...

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September 23, 2012

Photo of the Day: “The person you killed is…”

by Isi Esene We are sure if you see a lot of Yoruba movies with subtitles you must have come ...

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September 22, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: “What is Jonathan’s obsession with bottled water and comedians?” – Soyinka blasts GEJ

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka Friday reacted angrily to claims by President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday that the protest in ...

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September 22, 2012

Catfight: Genevieve Nnaji and Stella Damasus have a rivalry – Charles Novia reveals details

by Akan Ido Many Nollywood insiders and observers alike are aware of the rivalry between ‘Omosexy’ – Omotola Jalade Ekeinde ...

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