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Chioma Akpotha and Mercy Johnson at war?
There have been whispers of a cold war between Mercy Johnson and Chioma Akpotha but it appears the two might have just confirmed it in their separate interviews with Punch…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Donald Trump wins again | FG needs $50bn for transport | Steph Curry’s Warriors lose | More
Here, the YNaija tracklist of today's news items across the media. The IG is searching for kidnappers- Punch Finally, your country will appoint ambassadors- Premium Times Amaechi needs over $50 billion-…
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Obasanjo has ‘very few friends’… and they are
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, says he doesn't have a lot of close associates and people he can call 'friends'. While acknowledging the importance of friendship, Obasanjo proceeded to list the…
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‘Obasanjo should repent’ | 10 quotes by Tunde Bakare on OBJ
Pastor Tunde Bakare, General Overseer of the Lattar Rain Assembly, in a new interview, spoke extensively about former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. Bakare described Obasanjo as one of the most fortunate…
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Punch reminds us that Joseph Mbu is still in the Police Force
Just in case you'd forgotten, the folks at Punch Newspapers, have issued a reminder that the self acclaimed 'Lion of the Police Force', AIG Joseph Mbu, is still very much…
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Banks begin to sell properties of delinquent debtors
Some Money Deposit Banks, case in point Sterling Bank, has put on the market, the houses, hotels, filling stations, schools, and other properties used as collateral by delinquent debtors. During the…
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Abike Dabiri sues Punch, Diamond Bank for calling her a debtor
Former member of the House of Representatives, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has filed a libel suit in Lagos High Court, against Diamond Bank and Punch Newspapers. The bank had recently released its list,…
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“Fayose has chosen violence as an art of governance” – APC
The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State says Governor Ayodele Fayose has now perfected the art of using violence to govern the state. The Punch Newspaper had reported on Wednesday,…
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The weird way FFK proposed to her and 9 other things from Yemisi Wada’s interview
Yemisi Wada is the estranged former wife of the former Aviation minister/social banter, Femi Fani-Kayode. The couple split when he was still a minister but together they had "three beautiful…
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Editor of Sun newspaper explains why it ran Fayose’s advert on Buhari
by Ranti Joseph Following the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairman, Adamu Mu’azu attributing the party’s dismal performance at the polls partly to the hate campaigns by its members, the…
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Err…dear Cynthia Morgan, no one cares about the size of your breasts
by Chinwe Okafor It appears Cynthia Morgan loves to keep reminding the world about the size of her breasts. How this is supposed to help get the change we so much seek…
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“I cannot talk because PUNCH hates PDP” – Guess what governorship candidate said this today
by Azubuike Azikiwe The nature of the relationship between Nigerian politicians and the media is a love-hate one. Sometimes, they work together in accord, other times, they are at loggerheads.…
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GEJ’s campaign billboard burnt down in Abuja over election postponement
by James Sambo A campaign billboard of President Goodluck Jonathan has been burnt to ashes by an unidentified man. The billboard, which had the caption: 'On February 14, vote Goodluck,…
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Commercial bus driver faints during altercation with LASTMA officials
by Jewel Stephen On Tuesday, December 9, a commercial bus driver fainted after getting into an altercation with officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in the Idi-Iroko…
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“Our President is not in charge” – PDP Senators move to impeach Jonathan
by James Sambo Senators belonging to the Peoples Democratic Party have reportedly begun to make moves to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan. The high spate of impunity recorded in recent time…
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I really want to fall in love again – Talking Drummer, Ara
by Damilola Jagun Nigeria's leading female 'Talking Drummer, Ara, really wants to get married, and she doesn't mind if her future husband is way younger than her. In a…
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Is 2face building third ‘Rumors’ nightclub on the Island?
by Kolapo Olapoju Unconfirmed reports say that pop icon, 2face Idibia is working on the third franchise of his nightclub, 'Rumors'. The new project, which is being built on the Island…
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“I do it for attention and followers” – @iam_kcee explains why he flaunts wealth and calls himself a ‘fashion icon’
by Kolapo Olapoju Well, this was never in doubt... Limpopo singer, Kcee has admitted to starting the 'fashion icon' conversation because of his desire to make people talk about him…
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@Adeyanjudej9: Nigeria’s media is fighting Nigeria’s Army and this is an example
by Deji Adeyanju Many of you will be wondering why this question. It is a question that must be asked due to the prevailing circumstances in our nation. The loyalty…
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People are bitter! Omoni Oboli defends her outfit to movie screening (READ)
by David Cyril After being criticised for her outfit to the screening of her movie ' Being Mrs. Elliot', at the Presidential villa, Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli has responded saying that…
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Ritualists hack out ‘eyes and private parts’ of 4 motorcyclists in Nasarawa [DETAILS]
by Kolapo Olapoju Four corpses allegedly belonging to commercial motorcyclists were found in an uncompleted building near the El-Kabir Housing Estate in Keffi, Nasarawa State. The ritualists dumped the…
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Good news for Aregbesola: Oyinlola dumps PDP for APC
by Kolapo Olapoju Former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and an erstwhile Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, indicated his intention to defect to the…
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What I really said about curing Ebola – Pastor Ituah Ighodalo sets the records straight
by 'Ifreke Inyang Senior Pastor of Trinity House in Lagos, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo has come forward to clear misconceptions that arose, after a national newspaper reported that the man…
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Fela used to abort 6 pregnancies a day – Fela’s wife talks, and talks (and talks)
by Kolapo Olapoju Laide Anikulapo-Kuti, nee Babayale, one of the numerous wives of the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, says that the late legend used to abort six different pregnancies…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Lessons from Murtala Nyako’s fall
by Olusegun Adeniyi It is indeed noteworthy that Nyako, with all his military experience, was fighting on many fronts at the same time. For some inexplicable reasons, he took on…
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Chude Jideonwo: One nation under fear
by Chude Jideonwo Here, politicians drop their decency at home and lunge at one another even before the tears have dried from our eyes, throwing accusations that have nothing…
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Perry Brimah: When Dangote comes for your land
by Peregrino Brimah Call us haters of the wealthy? We do not hate the rich… well, not any more than they hate us, the poor. And one day soon will…
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Opinion: The truth behind the anti-Okonjo-Iweala ‘waivers policy’ campaign
by Favour B. Afolabi The improved waivers policy is a work in progress which is already making a tremendous difference, as MAN and others have testified. If there are gaps…
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Kanye West in trouble after ‘beating up teenager who called Kim K a slut’ (PICTURED)
by Tutu Akinlabi The alleged victim Kanye West has risen up to the occasion once again to defend his lady love, Kim Kardashian. The rapper might be in big trouble…
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Oluwatosin Fatoyinbo: Do the math – Is N300 million for Ministry of Information PR really a big deal?
by Oluwatosin Fatoyinbo However, a little investigation will go a long way in determining the veracity of the estimated sum. We can only ask that the Government be held accountable…
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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