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Court Sets Bail Fee at ₦300 Million for Emefiele | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Protest rock Kano state over the sacking of Abba Yusuf Austria welcomes Nigerians to move in with families on fully-funded scholarships Court sets bail fee at ₦300 million for Emefiele…
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GSK’s Exit From Nigeria Sends The Country Into Disarray | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Kerosene price rises above 1,300/litre Tinubu shares his goals after the presidency Wike brags about saving 110 billion in the FCT within three months GSK's exit from Nigeria sends the…
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France Welcomes Nigerian Students to Apply for Scholarships and Travel Without Visas | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nyesom Wike faces possible job elimination as protesters demand resignation of NWC Obasanjo suggests Africans find an alternative to Western democracy Tinubu attends G20, meets Scholz for investment in rails,…
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Demand for Gas Reduces as Prices Skyrocket to ₦12k/12.5kg | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Naira gains against the US dollar in official and unofficial market IPMAN announces potential price drop in petroleum as supply increases More Nigerian Airlines acquire licence to fly from Lagos…
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Industrial Court Suspends NLC and TUC’s Impending Strike; “No longer ₦770/$” – Nigeria Customs Reveal New Exchange Rate for Importers | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
FG asks governors for proof of the use of subsidy removal funds Industrial Court suspends NLC and TUC impending strike Saudi Arabia pledges to assist CBN with Foreign exchange deposit…
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Naira Crashed to its Lowest in the Official Market at ₦996.75/$; Festus Keyamo Warns NLC Against Disrupting Flight Business Amid Protest in Abuja | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Naira crashed to its lowest in the official market at ₦996.75/$ Festus Keyamo warns NLC against disrupting flight business amid protest in Abuja Zamfara state whistleblow on the Minister who…
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Naira Depreciates in the Black Market, Falls to ₦1,135/$; Pres. Tinubu Calls for Subsidy as He Halts Increase in Electricity Tariff | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Naira depreciates in the black market and falls to ₦1,135/$ CBN stands firm against the rejection of old naira notes Labour Party's VP candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, demands the resignation…
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NLC and TUC Declare Nationwide Strike Starting November 14; Naira (₦) Ranks 96th Strongest Currency in the World | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
NLC and TUC declare a nationwide strike starting November 14 Federal government records ₦1.45 trillion saved from fuel subsidy removal Naira (₦) ranks 96th strongest currency in the world Nyesom…
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Fire Outbreak in Canadian High Commission, Abuja; Naira Gains Against the Dollar, Rises to ₦1,025/$ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Fire outbreak in Canadian High Commission, Abuja The federal government condemns America's advisory to citizens Seyi Makinde approves ₦25,000 for workers and ₦15,000 for pensioners in Oyo State Peter Obi…
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Lagos State Shuts 3rd Mainland Bridge for Five Weeks Repair; Air Peace Secures Direct Flight Licence to London | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Lagos State shuts down 3rd Mainland Bridge for five weeks repair Tinubu's administration declares intention to establish a ‘special police force’ Air Peace secures direct flight licence to London Appeal…
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Rivers State House of Assembly Moves to Impeach Governor Fubara; Naira appreciates against the US Dollar and trades for ₦993/$ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Drama ensues in Rivers State as House of Assembly moves to impeach Governor Fubara The naira appreciates against the US Dollar and trades for ₦993/$ FEC endorses ₦2.17 trillion for…
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World Bank: Tinubu borrowed $1.95 billion from the World Bank within four months; NUPENG to partake in NLC strike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Reports reveal President Tinubu borrowed $1.95 billion from the World Bank within four months Taiwan desires a partnership to assist Nigeria in growing the non-oil sector NUPENG warns the federal…
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VP Shettima says the Nigerian economy will rise in 15 months; LP backs TUC and NLC’s decision to go on an indefinite strike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, vows that the Nigerian economy will rise in 15 months Labour Party (LP) backs TUC and NLC's decision to go on an indefinite strike…
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INEC sets September and November 2024 for gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo; President Tinubu to announce palliative package for workers on Independence Day | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Peter Obi lectures the Nigerian government on searching for investors abroad Shettima reassures Nigerians of the federal government's commitment to combating drug trafficking Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) requests for appointment…
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Labour Party reduces price of governorship nomination forms; Lagos to discontinue 50% slash in bus fares by April 1 | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Labour Party reduces price of governorship nomination forms Lagos to discontinue 50% slash in bus fares by April 1 Fani-Kayode urges UK to recall Llewellyn-Jones for meddling in Nigerian politics…
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More young people should join politics – Rinsola Abiola
Rinsola Abiola is a media entrepreneur and youth advocate who works at the intersection of politics and civil society to promote enhanced inclusion for women and young people in politics…
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If Governor El-Rufai could do it, then Nigeria should get ready for more women in government
The face of politics in Nigeria has and continues to be male. Brutishly male, older and viciously stagnant. With a significantly minute representation of women in both low and top…
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#NotTooYoungToRun: The cacophony of youth inclusion in Nigerian politics
The Global Goals are built on the success of the Millennium Development Goals' endeavour to exterminate all forms of poverty. The goals recognize that ending poverty must go hand in…
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Fisayo Soyombo: The Nigerian politics of latter-day saints
The title of this piece was inspired by the Jesus Christ Church of Latter-day Saints. Some name condensation has occurred here — strictly for the purpose of equation with the…
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“President Buhari needs to dismount…” “It reflects very poorly on French people” | Read our top 10 quotes from last week
Liberia got a new president, Nigeria’s president has been asked by one of his predecessors not to run for reelection and Chimamanda Adichie delivered so flawless a clapback to…
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Opinion: If Obasanjo says Buhari is a failure, who are you to say otherwise?
by ThankGod Ukachukwu I have been reluctant to continuously write articles on the state of the nation because of the sadness it evokes given the downward spiral in basically…
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The wages of incompetence is rest | How Obasanjo schooled Buhari
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo’s absolute dismissal of the presidency of Muhammadu Buhari is fifteen pages long, but the core of the message is summarised in five sentences from the fifteenth…
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“Buhari is weak” “Nigerians have only one choice” | 8 bulls-eye points from Obasanjo’s letter to Buhari
Fail to listen to Olusegun Obasanjo, at your own peril. The former president dropped a “letter bomb” on President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday afternoon and everyone is talking about it.…
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PDP governors talk about Secondus’ emergence as National Chairman and you will notice one common thing
Some PDP state governors have said that the emergence of Uche Secondus as the National Chairman was because of his strength, character and honesty. The governors stated that Secondus as…
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I have learnt that ethnicity and religion have no place in Nigerian politics – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says after losing in three elections and pursuing cases up to the Supreme Court, he learnt that ethnicity and religion had no place in Nigerian politics, but…
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The Thread: “A political prostitute will always be a political prostitute” | TwitterNG reacts to Atiku’s transfer to PDP
2019 is shaping up to be quite contentious, with this transfer by 4-time presidential aspirant, Abubakar Atiku. A week after PDP sent out a letter begging him to return to…
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Pius Adesanmi: An Open Letter to Osita Chidoka
by Pius Adesanmi Dear Osita: I must congratulate you for an exhilarating debate performance yesterday. You shone like a million bright stars. Such was your brio that we should not…
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PDP tasks Wike to woo Obasanjo, Atiku, Saraki, Dogara, others back to the party
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to invite former President Olusegun Obasanjo; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Senate President Bukola Saraki; and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu…
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The Thread: They lied. Goodluck Jonathan fought Boko Haram successfully
Foremost analyst on all things military in the Nigerian space, @beegeaglesblog debunks one of the major criticisms of Jonathan's presidency: that GEJ did nothing to thwart Boko Haram; rather he…
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PDP is back, APC will be buried totally – Party chieftain
A People's Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Sunny Onuesoke, has said that the affirmation of Ahmed Makarfi as the party's leader has put members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in…
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The September Standard
- 2024: A Transformative Year for Fashion in Nigeria and Beyond + Top 50 Nigerians in Fashion in 2024
- Boadicea The Victorious’ “Defender” Fragrance Makes a Bold Entrance in Lagos
- Art Unmasked: Lagos Art Salon Brings Nigerian Art into the Spotlight
- Skin is In Foundation by RLG x Anita Brows: A New Player in Nigeria’s Beauty Market
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
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
The September Standard
- 2024: A Transformative Year for Fashion in Nigeria and Beyond + Top 50 Nigerians in Fashion in 2024
- Boadicea The Victorious’ “Defender” Fragrance Makes a Bold Entrance in Lagos
- Art Unmasked: Lagos Art Salon Brings Nigerian Art into the Spotlight
- Skin is In Foundation by RLG x Anita Brows: A New Player in Nigeria’s Beauty Market
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
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