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Abimbola Adelakun: Time to scrap state-sponsored pilgrimages
by Abimbola Adelakun There is no logic to government sponsoring people on something as personal as pilgrimages. I consider the beneficiaries no different from those who pay tithe from…
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If you shed blood again, we’ll take the battle to your hometown – A faction of OPC threatens Gani Adams
by Kolapo Olapoju Gani Adams may be the National Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress, but he doesn't have the respect or loyalty of a great number of the group's…
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These are the top PDP members that defected to APC yesterday
by James Sambo Wednesday, April 8, was not a good day for the Peoples Democratic Party. The outgoing ruling party suffered the loss of several of its top members, who…
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#NigeriaDecides: So far, APC appears to be winning the South-west (LOOK)
by Kolapo Olapoju From early results trickling in, the All Progressives Congress appears to be in a clear lead in the South-west geo-political zone of the country. The main opposition…
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Police, mob and sporadic shooting: Tension over theft of 500 PVCs
by Ranti Joseph Four men found to be in possession of about 500 Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) were on Saturday arrested in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. They were intercepted by residents at…
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#YNaijaMusicVideoReview: D’prince’s ‘Oyo’ is probably the best thing he has done in a while
by Chinwe Okafor Was that really D'prince in that video? Wow! D'prince lost me a long time ago with his combination of musical disposition. He didn't seem to be getting…
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The swag on the Alaafin of Oyo is out of this world (LOOK)
by Damilola Jagun The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, has donated 20 motorcycles fixed with public address systems to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The monarch made the donation at…
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I’m convinced that some NADECO actors are hypocrites – GEJ throws a jab at South west leaders
by Damilola Jagun While on his campaign train in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, January 12, President Goodluck Jonathan described as "hypocrites" some former National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) leaders in…
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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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Today’s Daily Brief: Gen. Buhari joins Twitter, Bomb blast hits Bauchi market, Amaechi denies being APC’s moneybag, and more
Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has categorically denied funding the All Progressives Congress with state resources. The Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party had alleged that Amaechi was using the state’s…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: GEJ begs burnt PDP members to stay | Amaechi just can’t help ‘shading’ Wike | No time: Plateau gov’s son is now a commissioner | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. No time: Plateau gov's son is now a commissioner. YNaija…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Don’t fret, 2015 will go just fine – GEJ | Koro is possessed, he needs psychiatric help – George | My statement wasn’t blasphemous – Okupe | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. PDP's trying to figure out this Osinbajo guy. Nation Amaechi…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Shame to bad people… Nuhu Ribadu wins in Adamawa | Before nko… Ladoja is Oyo AP gov candidate | No be lie… Kwankwaso trusts his deputy pieces | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. No be lie... Kwankwaso trusts his deputy pieces. Leadership It…
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He infected me with HIV, but I can’t leave him – Wife tells court
by Akan Ido Dasola Joshua, a middle-aged woman who resides in Ile-Tuntun, Oke-Odo area of Ibadan, Oyo State has told a Grade 'C' Customary Court in the ancient city how her…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Why GEJ delayed his 2015 declaration | Abuja locked up for his declaration | Oyo PDP has no anointed one | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Keyamo has choice words for Delta's Uduaghan. Premium Times Police…
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2015: 9ice picks Expression of Interest form in Oyo (PHOTOS)
by Isi Esene Artiste turned politician, Abolore '9ice' Akande is making 'Gongo so' in Oyo State as he prepares to contest for a place in the House of Representatives in…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Peter Obi has some explaining to do | Guess who wants to be president under the MPPP | Fayose is on a sacking binge | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Ex-Gov. Obi has some explaining to do. Vanguard That ominous…
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Royal SWAG! The Alaafin of Oyo is back with his pretty wives (PHOTOS)
by Akan Ido The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi packs 76 years of swag into this picture with his beautiful wives. The royal father was spotted with his wives…
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Police officer slumps and dies during examination in Lagos
by Jewel Stephen On Wednesday, 15 October, a police sergeant attached to the Oyo state police command slumped and died during the ongoing promotional examination of policemen to the rank of…
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Politics has always been in my blood – 9ice opens up
by Akan Ido Gongo-Aso artiste, 9ice has informed anyone who cares to listen that he intends to switch profession - the entertainer is moving into politics. 9ice spoke to Saturday Sun…
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SWAG! Alaafin of Oyo spotted (again) with his 4 wives in London (LOOK)
by Akan Ido At 76 who would have thought the Alaafin of Oyo would know exactly how to kick up social media frenzy? Pictures emerged a few days ago…
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We treated Lassa fever, not Ebola patient – UCH CMD
by Isi Esene Professor Temitope Alonge, the Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo, has denied speculations that the medical facility is treating a patient infected…
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“He makes me have sex in front of our grown-up kids” || Wife wants out of marriage
by Kolapo Olapoju A couple has seen their 17-year-old marriage dissolved in court, after the husband, Rasaq Muniru and wife, Rukayat could not agree over the location of their sex…
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GOtv launches in Makurdi with open-air concert
by Jewel Stephen To mark the launch of its service in the city of Makurdi, GOtv on Wednesday, 20 August 2014 held an open air concert at the Cool-off Park.…
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Second coming! Murtala Nyako says he’ll be back as Adamawa governor
by Kolapo Olapoju Former Adamawa Governor, Admiral Murtala Nyako (rtd) says he's confident of returning to his post because the lawmakers did not follow due process before his sacking. Nyako…
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Attention, youth ‘corpers’: NYSC announces plans for 7 states under Boko Haram attack [DETAILS]
by Mayowa Aboah The National Youth Service Corps has announced the redeployment of corps members from seven northern states. The affected states are Adamawa,Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano and Yobe…
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Alariwo of Afrika shot by armed robbers in Oyo (PHOTO)
by Akan Ido The Croosover King, Alariwo of Afrika was reportedly shot by men suspected to be armed robbers in Ibadan, Oyo State on Monday, July 14, 2014. According to the…
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Tragic news: Pregnant woman, 5 others die in Oyo auto crash
by S'ola Filani A pregnant woman and six other passengers were crushed to death in a multi-car crash on Monday. The fatal accident occurred at Agbala Junction area of…
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“I would have been dead now”: Ex-NURTW Chairman, Tokyo escapes assassination in Oyo
by S'ola Filani No fewer than six people got injured as Lateef Akinsola, a former Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW) in Oyo State on yesterday escaped…
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Tunde Fagbenle: An encounter with Arisekola-Alao
by Tunde Fagbenle Aare Arisekola was many things to many people. He was loved by many and detested by as many. Last Wednesday 18th, Alhaji Azeez Arisekola-Alao, the larger-than-life rabble-rouser…
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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