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Ukrainian Pastor, Sunday Adelaja entangled in adultery scandal
Founder of one of Europe's biggest churches, Sunday Adelaja, has been accused of having intercourse with more than 20 women in his church, Embassy of the Blessed Kingdom of God…
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Nigerian teenager files N500 million suit against EgyptAir
More troubles ahead for EygptAir as a Nigerian teenager, Joshua Adekunle-AbdulAzeez, has filed a N500 million law suit against the airline. The airline has been in the eye of the…
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Maradona service: These 10 tweets explain why NYSC should be scrapped
In recent months, the Nigeria Youth Service Corps has played prospective corp members like this: Diego Maradona dribbling In all this NYSC dribbling, we fail to see the hand of…
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Nigerian men arrested at Cambodian airport with drugs (PHOTOS)
Two Nigerian men were reportedly arrested at the Phnnom Penh International Airport on Monday, May 9 for attempting to transport 1.27 kilograms of cocaine after swallowing several pellets of the hard drug.…
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FG finally releases 2016 budget (DETAILS)
From the submission of the 2016 budget by President Muhammadu Buhari on December 22, 2015 to the 'stealing', padding and eventual signing of the said budget controversy seemed to be lurking…
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Meet Josiah Idowu-Fearon, first Nigerian to be the Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion.
Revd. Idowu-Fearon with President Buhari in London on May, 13th Here are five things to know about the Most Reverend Josiah Idowu-Fearon, Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion, the administrative head of…
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Facebook partners with local developers as it launches Free Basics in Nigeria
Facebook launched its Free Basics services in Nigeria yesterday in partnership with Airtel Nigeria at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Free Basics by Facebook provides free access…
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‘We’re satisfied with Buhari’s anti-corruption war’ – UK
The United Kingdom has expressed its full support for the fight against corruption by the Muhammadu Buhari administration, saying that the fight is important for the growth and transformation of…
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Y! Spotlight: ‘I was born for the art’ – Nigeria’s best kept secret, Bem Abu
In the Nigerian music industry, the popular notion is that 'if it cannot make you dance, then it is not music'. This wide-spread opinion has made it difficult for other…
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SERAP to sue CBN, Emefiele over secret recruitment (READ)
Following the massive public outcry against the secret recruitment of hundreds of children and relatives of inflential political figures in the country by the Central Bank of Nigeria, an advocacy…
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19-year-old Nigerian scams American of $40m, gets 37-year jail term
A 19-year old internet conman, Tobechukwu Igbokwe, has been sentenced to 37 years’ imprisonment for defrauding an American of $40m in an inheritance scam. The pair, while pulling off an…
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How 40 Boko Haram insurgents were gunned down by Nigerian troops
Responding to 'reliable information', Nigerian troops of 113 Battalion on Thursday, carried out a fighting patrol on Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. During the operation, the troops discovered…
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US-based Nigerian man kills mother of his children, commits suicide
Last week, a double tragedy occurred in Baltimore, United States, as a Nigerian man, Muhammadu Igomigoh, murdered the mother of his two children and subsequently committed suicide. Baltimore County Police…
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How comedian, Seyi Law plans to conquer the world in 2016
Popular Nigerian comedian Seyi Law, celebrated his tenth anniversary on stage in 2015 with a comedy/musical concert- Fast and Funny- at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island. Due to the huge success…
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Obama appoints Nigerian for top International Economics post
A Nigerian has been appointed by the President of United states, Barack Obama as deputy national security adviser for international economic affairs. The Nigerian, Adewale “Wally” Adeyemo, who has served in top roles…
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British couple who enslaved Nigerian for 2 decades, sent to jail
Emmanuel and Antan Edet have been jailed for six years each by a London court, after being found guilty of enslaving a Nigerian immigrant for over two decades. Back in November, the Edets…
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Nigerian solves most important problem in Mathematics, wins $1m
A Nigerian has successfully solved the most important problem in Mathematics. The 156 years old Riemann Hypothesis has been solved by Nigerian scholar, Dr Opeyemi Enoch. This outstanding feat adds…
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“Buhari is a liar… he can’t crush us” | Shekau releases new audio tape
Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, has released a new audio tape to discredit and rubbish the successes made by the Nigerian Army against the terrorist sect, in recent time. In…
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3 Nigerians injured in Saudi Arabia crane accident
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has confirmed that three Nigerian pilgrims sustained minor injuries in the crane crash at Mecca’s Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia. Chairman of the commission,…
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“God is a Nigerian” | 5 things OBJ said to student leaders yesterday
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, hosted officials of the National Association of Nigerians Students and student union leaders from various institutions on Friday, August 21. Obasanjo spoke on a wide range…
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Come and confess, your sins can be forgiven | Corrupt Nigerians have been alerted
Come forth, treasury thieves, confess your sins and if possible, they can be forgiven after a deal must have been reached. This is what the Chairman of the Presidential Advisory…
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2face Idibia reveals his favorite Nigerian artist and the name might shock you
Ever wondered who the legendary 2face Idibia fancies the most in the industry? Well Innocent Ujah Idibia popularly known as 2face Idibia has revealed his favourite artiste in Nigeria's…
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Nigerian toddler avoids being crushed to death by moving vehicle (PHOTO)
5-year-old Omobolade Ogundare, was hit by a car on Bennett Street in Gorton and dragged along the street for a few kilometers on Saturday. He survived being crushed after two…
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How 6 Nigerian women were rescued from sex trafficking in Burkina Faso
Six Nigerian women have been rescued from the shackles of a pimp called Balikis, who tricked them into thinking they had greener pastures in Burkina Faso only to find out…
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Nigerian-born Emmanuel Fagbenle is Gambia’s new Chief Justice
This is proof that the grass is indeed greener on the other side. Nigerian-born judge, Honorable Justice Emmanuel O. Fagbenle, is Gambia's new Chief Justice. Fagbenle once served as the…
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“Gay marriage is satanic” | Nigerian Bishop has a message for the United States
The fact that the U.S government legalized same sex marriage across its federation will be in the news for a while and a lot of people are going to have…
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Covenant University graduate invents NEPA-less Iron
When we hear things like this, it makes one want to identify with your root, country apart from the general things we hear that makes us feel we have been…
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Nigerian man gets 5 years jail sentence for raping Norwegian tourist
by Chinwe Okafor 26-year-old Ekwegbalu Ugochukwu Udok, has been sentenced to 5 years in jail by a Municipal court in Cambodia for beating and raping Norwegian 27-year-old tourist, Nodia Ebert,…
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Meet the Nigerian Obama hosted in Washington
by Chinwe Okafor United States President, Barack Obama, has honoured a Nigerian, Adepeju Jaiyeoba at a Global Entrepreneurship event in Washington DC. The White House, in a statement on its…
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Lauryn Hill sings an apology to Nigerians for missing May Day concert (WATCH)
by Chinwe Okafor For missing the May Day Live concert in Lagos, Lauryn Hill has recorded an apologetic rendition of one of her songs. In the video, which is dedicated…
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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