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Nigerian diplomat detained in Venezuela over fraud allegations

by Isi Esene Dr. Olarotimi Ajayi, a senior Nigerian diplomat in Venezuela has been detained for over two weeks by the immigration officials of the South American country over allegations…

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WATCH: The Nigerian Olympic Basketball Team talks the game and their dreams

by Adeniyi Abdul Factory78 TV caught up with the Nigerian Basketball team D'Tigers in London after a win against The Dominican Republic which gave the team the final spot at…

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BBC Video: Luxury brands take note of Nigerian high-end consumers

by Isi Esene Majority of Nigerians live below the World Bank's poverty line, but a few of our fellow citizens are certainly not feeling the economic pinch of this recession…

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LISTEN: “Naija Don Win” by Big Smile – Official song for Team Nigeria at London 2012 Olympics

by Adeniyi Abdul Six months ago the Nigeria Olympics Committee called for song submissions for entry into the Olympics Theme Song Contest. Several songs were received from various musicians and…

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Another 1st: 70% of illegal weapons in West Africa are in Nigeria

by Adeniyi Abdul If, for some reason Nigeria leaves the ongoing London 2012 Olympics with no medals, we can always take consolation in the fact we come out tops in…

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Photos: Arsenal players learn how to do the ‘Azonto’

by Doyin Jaiyesimi They may be dazzle you with their skills on the field but there’s more to Arsenal team team players, Per Mertasacker, Bacary Sagna and new signing Lukas…

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Tolu Ogunlesi: Is Nigeria great? (YNaija Frontpage)

The mistakes of yesterday (the missed chances at greatness) are not doing anything to influence the decisions of today. Yet, when greatness shows up, it leaves none in doubt of…

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‘Seun Salami: How ‘Police’ became my friend

by ‘Seun Salami Why am I afraid of Police? The issue wasn’t the policeman or men; it was actually the fact that I would be embarrassed this much because of…

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“Enough is enough” – Nigeria Union of Teachers threatens strike

by Adeniyi Abdul The Nigeria Union of Teachers has warned that it will embark on an indefinite strike if the new Teachers Enhanced Salary Structure (TESS) is not implemented. The…

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“We’ll have to give it a try” – Deputy Senate president speaks on creation of new states

by Adeniyi Abdul Deputy Senate president, Ike Ekweremadu has given some insight on how new states can be created in the country. The Senate had last month received 56 requests…

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Even the Bishops are angry: “Nigeria is not for PDP alone!”

by Hauwa Gambo “Our politicians should know that this country belongs to all of us and not for PDP alone," Anglican Bishop of the Kubwa Diocese, Rt. Rev. Duke Akamisoko…

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“I did not expect it” – Bayelsa Speaker breaks silence on impeachment

by Adeniyi Abdul Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Kombowei Benson has spoken out about his impeachment, revealing that he was caught by surprise. Benson had been impeached…

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Dele Momodu: An epitaph for President Atta Mills

by Dele Momodu Fellow Africans, please permit me to pay this special tribute to our departed hero, a great son of Africa, world scholar, seasoned administrator, experienced politician, humble and transparently honest leader, eloquent…

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Port-Harcourt: An Outpost city

by Emmanuel Iduma From this standpoint of history we can imagine a coming history, when Port Harcourt is described as the outpost of Nigeria’s literature. I believe it was in…

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Akintunde Oyebode: Rebranding Nigeria (YNaija Frontpage)

These days, the current minister of Information is more concerned with a clampdown on social media, and the barrage of negative publicity the president receives from an ignorant minority,…

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Segun Adeniyi: Death and the waters between

We can spare ourselves a lot of suffering and loss of valuable lives and property by paying more attention to our environment and also by taking seriously the often…

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Full budget implementation is impossible – Okonjo-Iweala wants House of Reps to calm down

by Adeniyi Abdul Minister of Finance and co-ordinating minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has responded to demands being made by the House of Reps for 100% implementation of…

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Opinion: Like Oliver Twist

by Jonas Dogara About two weeks ago, I dey one airport for Africa with my Asian colleague and we just dey discuss travelling and other things. Then the guy say,…

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Senator Abe: Time to unbundle Nigeria

A lorry cannot fly, for the simple reason that it is not designed to fly. In the same vein the Nigeria federation cannot succeed as a productive nation because it…

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Ferdinand Adimefe: Have you met a generous Ijebu man? (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Every one of as we grew inherited some kind of prejudice and bias from people who had influence over us. It could have been our parents, grandparents, pastors, imams, scientist,…

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Japheth Omojuwa: The essence of oil and the return of Occupy Nigeria (YNaija Frontpage)

It is not rocket science to increase fuel prices if everything that has to be done before then are done, until those are done, each fuel price increase will come…

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Opinion: PIB – The perambulation continues

by Uche Igwe My view still remains that contrary to the sponsored rhetoric, the Federal Government has no intention of reforming the oil and gas industry. I was invited to…

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Simon Kolawole: A society of hardliners and bigots

Fellow Nigerians, why are we maiming and killing in the name of religion and ethnicity? We are never going to answer the question the same way. It is poverty, many…

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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: The language of change (YNaija FrontPage)

“Make over offices/Then take over all of it” - Jay Z (Corporate Takeover) I am usually not skeptic about ambitious projects, especially when undertaken…

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#ThisShouldMakeYouCry: Zambia heightens visa requirements for Nigerian visitors

by Isi Esene Private and business travellers hoping to obtain visas at the point of entry into Zambia are in for a surprise. This is because the Zambian authorities have…

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YALDA 2012 Conference: Innovation and creativity for a better Africa

by Doyin Jaiyesimi The 4th Biennial conference for Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA) will hold from the 4th to 7th October 2012, in partnership with Lagos…

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“It is embarrassing” – President Jonathan is fed up with crude oil theft

by Adeniyi Abdul President Goodluck Jonathan is apparently sick of crude oil theft in Nigeria and wants it eradicated as soon as possible. Speaking at the Presidential Maritime Security Retreat…

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Tolu Ogunlesi: Good ol’ days (YNaija Frontpage)

It is sad that Nigerians above a certain age spend so much time living in the past, lamenting how things used to work, such that there is no energy left…

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“The House and the President are on the same page” – GEJ responds to impeachment threat

by Adeniyi Abdul Earlier week an interesting bit of news made the rounds about the House of Reps threatening to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan over his failure to properly implement…

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Opinion: When bankers go rogue

by Tayo Oke They are usually thoughtful, smart, alert and trustworthy; they know what they are talking about even if they make you sad by refusing to meet your requests.…

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