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Tinubu’s victory stands, June 12 repeat unlikely – Presidency
According to Garba Shehu, the presidential spokesperson, the election of Bola Tinubu is valid and can only be invalidated through a court ruling. Shehu made this statement while summarizing President…
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Nigerians celebrate Davido and Chioma’s comeback to social media; APC must not be allowed to return in 2023 – Atiku | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nigerians celebrate Davido and Chioma's comeback to social mediaAPC must not be allowed to return in 2023 – AtikuMy administration has created over 13m jobs in agric sector - BuhariHope…
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Samuel Eto’o ‘kicks fan in the face’ after Brazil World Cup match
Football great and current president of the Cameroon Football Association Samuel Eto'o was recently caught on camera attacking a fan outside of a stadium during the World Cup in Qatar.…
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Raheem Sterling no longer with England World Cup squad due to break-in at his family home
After armed burglars broke into Raheem Sterling's home while his family was inside, he decided to come home to London from the England World Cup squad in Qatar. Manager Gareth…
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Tunisia defeat France 1-0 but fail to qualify for the Round of 16
Tunisia knew they needed to win the game to have any hope of advancing, so they began with great determination. Khazri posed a threat, while France defender Eduardo Camavinga was…
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Senegal beats Ecuador 2-1 and advances to the round of 16
Kalidou Koulibaly's nerveless volley sent Senegal into the World Cup's knockout rounds for only the second time in their history as they eliminated Ecuador at a boisterous Khalifa International Stadium.…
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Andre Onana leaves Qatar and Cameroon national team after fallout with coach
After being suspended by the Cameroonian football association, goalkeeper Andre Onana has withdrawn from the team and will not be participating in the rest of the World Cup. According to…
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Kizz Daniel set to perform ‘Buga’ at Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup
Popular singer Kizz Daniel will be performing his song "Buga" at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The 28-year-old shared images of himself and his supporters at the event…
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The many debates around the 2022 World Cup and why they matter
Since FIFA's 2010 decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, the tournament has been mired in controversy. The 2022 FIFA World Cup began in Qatar on November 20,…
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FIFA bans Kane and England from wearing ‘OneLove’ armband in defiant stance against Qatar’s anti-LGBT laws
England have been told by FIFA that 'OneLove' armbands will not be permitted during the World Cup as Harry Kane faces possible punishment if he chooses to wear the armband…
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Qatar bans the sale of beer at all World Cup stadiums
Fifa has confirmed alcohol will be banned for World Cup fans in a major and unprecedented volte-face just 48 hours before the tournament will kick off in Qatar. The news…
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Reddington Zaine Laboratory creates additional COVID testing centres for travelling Nigerians
As the world begins to recover from the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, various measures have been adopted by different Governments to ensure safety of their citizens. Several countries…
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Trump pushes for resolution with Qatar on call with Egyptian President
The White House said President Trump discussed the ongoing dispute between Qatar and its neighbors with the President of Egypt, Wednesday, calling on the involved nations to resolve their conflict.…
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“Demands unrealistic and not actionable”, Qatar replies Saudi-led coalition
Qatar said on Tuesday that the demands made by Arab nations were impossible to meet, as the 48-hour deadline was fast approaching for the emirate to respond. According to AFP,…
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Qatar delivers official response to Saudi-led coalition
In the latest development in the Qatar Vs Arab state rift, Qatari foreign minister has arrived in Kuwait with an official response to a list of demands from the Saudi-led bloc, CNN reports.…
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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson set to meet with Qatar foreign minister
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will meet with the foreign minister of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, the start of a Saudi, Emirati, Bahrani and Egyptian-backed boycott of the United…
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YNaija Says: We are stunned at the request to shut down Al Jazeera
Since the beginning of June, there has been a brewing diplomatic crisis in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates cut off diplomatic relations with…
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Arab nations ask Qatar to shut down Al-Jazeera, list 10 demands
Four Arab States have reportedly handed Qatar a list of 13 demands, including shutting down the Al Jazeera media network. According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt had…
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200 years of APC, $1million ransom | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
200 - The number of years the All Peoples Congress (APC) will exist and remain in power for, according to the Special Assistant to the President on Prosecution, Okoi Obono-Obla.…
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US agrees to sell $12bn worth of fighter jets to Qatar despite ongoing crisis
Despite the diplomatic crisis going on between Qatar and a number of its Gulf neighbors, the United States has agreed to sell $12 billion worth of American F-15 fighters to…
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WikiLeaks: Hillary Clinton’s email reveals she knew Saudi and Qatar were funding ISIS
Since the 2016 US elections campaign which saw Billionaire business tycoon Donald Trump run against former Secretary of state Hillary, and many secrets of the White House leaked through over 1500 of…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Buhari and the troubled economy
It was a business lunch by a group of investors who had eagerly been waiting for information about the business climate in Nigeria. But their guest, top official of a…
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Buhari returns from trip to Qatar, Saudi Arabia (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Nigeria, from his trip to Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The President touched down at the Nnnamdi Azikwe International in Abuja, on Monday evening. See below,…
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Contrasting the opulence and indifference in the Gulf
Abu Dhabi will host the 19th and final Grand Prix of the 2015 Formula 1 season in November. Earlier in April, Bahrain hosted the 4th Grand Prix of the season.…
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2 Nigerians sentenced to life imprisonment in Qatar
Two Nigerian men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for burglary and attempted murder, by the Doha Criminal Court, Arabic daily Arrayah reported. A Filipina maid who was said to be an accomplice…
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The day 14 foreign ambassadors visited Buhari (PHOTOS)
by James Sambo On Monday, May 11, 14 foreign ambassadors visited President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, at the Defence House in Abuja. The ambassadors brought along goodwill messages from their countries to…
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“FIFA’s corruption sickens me, Blatter is a dictator” – Lineker is not holding back
by Mark Bassey Former England and Barcelona striker, Gary Lineker, has expressed his disgust and anger at the corruption within FIFA and called the decision to award the 2022 World…
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Why we granted visa to terrorist preacher – FG
by 'Jola Sotubo Against the backdrop of terrorist attacks in Nigeria, the Federal Government is said to have granted a visa for entry into the country to a controversial cleric…
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Demola Rewaju: Like Muslims, Christians have killed unbelievers too
by Demola Rewaju Historically, Christianity has its own dark era where wars were fought and people killed simply because they refused to accept the gospel of the Christ. As recently…
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Making a change: Nollywood sweetheart, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde speaks at the Innovation Summit in Qatar (PHOTOS)
by Oge Okonkwo Like Peter Okoye, the queen of Nollywood, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has joined the list of Nigerian celebrities acting as training resource persons. Omosexy was in Doha, Qatar for the…
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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