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Firstbank marches on, brings the world to a standstill
Nigeria’s Premier financial institution and iconic banking Brand, First Bank of Nigeria Limited held the world stand still on Friday, 1 March 2019, as it held its symbolic flag hoisting…
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#YNaija2017Review: Kachikwu vs. Baru, Kiss Daniel vs. G-Worldwide… See the Top 10 beefs of the year
Ready. Steady. Fight. 2017 was a year all its own, for the quality, duration and diversity of brawlers who took their private squabbles into the public and on to the…
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Oba Akiolu was chosen by Ifa oracle – Witness
The Olumegbon of Lagos State, Chief Fatai Lawal, on Tuesday told a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja that the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, was chosen by the…
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Ooni of Ife reacts to fire incident at Oba of Lagos’ palace
by Dolapo Adelana An official at the palace of the Ooni of Ife has said the Ife monarch had nothing to do with the fire that gutted the palace of…
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I still hold Oba Akiolu in high esteem despite snubbing me – Ooni of Ife
by Azeez Adeniyi The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has said he would continue to accord Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu the respect he deserves, despite snubbing him…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Gov Ambode has rendered thousands homeless and he will do this for the next six years
"This is Lagos State. We don’t care about court orders; take it to the Governor”, were the words of the authorities that accompanied demolition equipment to the Otobo Gbame community…
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How Atiku, Daura advised Obasanjo to retire me from police force – Oba of Lagos
The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu has said former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and director-general of Department of State Services (DSS) convinced ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo to forcefully retire him from…
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‘How DSS paid family N15m to keep quiet after torturing man to death’
The Department of State Services (DSS) has been alleged to have used the influence of the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu to pay N15m to a man it 'tortured' to…
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Pres. Buhari has received lots of advice from Nigerians – here are the best 5
by Tolu Omoyeni The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has barely lasted one year but it has been trailed with groaning, complaints, regrets and general ruckus. More interesting are the…
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What exactly did Jimi Agbaje do to the Oba of Lagos?
by Kolapo Olapoju The idiom, 'water under the bridge', appears to be alien to His Royal Highness, Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu I. Even after everything- the Igbo-threatening scandal and gubernatorial…
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Opinion: Why the ‘state of origin’ clause must be promptly abolished
by Chris Ngwodo & Naomi Lucas ...with political will, public opinion and a progressive moral consensus, we can nullify the most virulent forms of identity politics and chauvinism. Much has…
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Opinion: Now that the elections are over – where do the Igbos stand?
by Robert Obioha To those castigating and blaming the Igbos for wrong voting or putting their eggs in one huge basket, there is no point brooding over spilt milk. Politics…
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And the first monarch Ambode visits after victory is… (PHOTOS)
by Kolapo Olapoju It really shouldn't be too hard to guess who Akinwunmi Ambode visited shortly after becoming governor. The monarch anointed him as the governor of Lagos... and almost…
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The Igbo in Lagos are worried for their lives… seek protection from Police CP
by Azubuike Azikiwe The Igbo in Lagos want guarantee that their lives and property are secured Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos had not-to-long ago threatened that the Igbo would perish…
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What really happened at the meeting with Oba Akiolu || Yet another Igbo man narrates
by Kolapo Olapoju A participant of the meeting between Igbo leaders and Oba of Lagos state, has revealed that the monarch was merely joking with his utterances and that none of…
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Dear Igbos, Agbaje wants you to push APC into the Atlantic Ocean… with your votes
by Kolapo Olapoju It's crunch time and it's only apt that Jimi Agbaje will capitalise on the unfortunate utterance of the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, who threatened that the Igbos would die…
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It was a slip of the tongue, forgive him – Some Yoruba monarchs are finally doing the right thing
by Kolapo Olapoju Following the threat of the Oba of Lagos against the Igbos in the state, series of reactions emanated, - from widespread condemnation to apparent consternation and immense…
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Should the Oba of Lagos be worried?… DSS is ‘taking appropriate action’
by James Sambo It is highly unlikely that anything would be done... but the Department of State Security says it is taking appropriate action on the threat of the Oba of…
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Apparently, the IG of Police doesn’t want to get involved in the Oba of Lagos’ scandal
by Anike Jacobs Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba has reacted to Oba Rilwan Akiolu's controversial threat to Igbos. While fielding fielded questions from journalists on Tuesday, the IGP said…
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Listen to the Eze Ndi Igbo succumb to the threat of Oba of Lagos
by Kolapo Olapoju Just imagine Akinwunmi Ambode on the beach right now chilling and sipping something fresh and cold - you failed? Yeah, so did we.... The Oba of Lagos,…
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EXCLUSIVE: This is the Oba Akiolu audio everyone has been waiting for [LISTEN]
by Isi Esene YNaija has exclusively obtained an audio recording of the conversation between Oba Rilwan Akiolu and Igbo leaders over their tendency to vote against the election of the…
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Just In: Oba of Lagos responds to allegations of threat against Igbos (READ)
by Kolapo Olapoju The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has responded to widespread reports that he threatened Igbos in Lagos to vote for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives…
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The search continues – so where, when and to whom did Oba Akiolu say these things? (TWEETS)
by Kolapo Olapoju Earlier today, it was reported that the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, held a meeting with some Igbo residents, whom he threatened to make life miserable for,…
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Oba Akiolu says OBJ created his own dilemma, denies endorsing Buhari
by Kolapo Olapoju Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of being the architect of his own misfortune, stating that he 'initiated and nurtured' all the…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Forget it, GEJ doesn’t do Kirikiri business | OBJ’s in no mood to die for anyone | Farmers endorse another candidate – guess who | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Forget it, GEJ doesn't do Kirikiri business. Premium Times This…
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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