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PDP begins court process to disqualify Tinubu, cites US conviction for sale and distribution of narcotics
The Atiku-Okowa Presidential Campaign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has initiated legal procedures to disqualify Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, based on his…
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WHO vows cultural overhaul after Ebola sexual abuse scandal | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: WHO vows cultural overhaul after Ebola sexual abuse scandal The World Health Organization has promised to overhaul…
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Pleading for an audience with President Buhari – A Timeline of the Maina scandal
Despite the denials of the Buhari administration towards shelving the issue of the reinstatement of Abdulrasheed Maina, unfolding events continue to raise the need for a more in-depth inquiry into…
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Don’t bury $25bn NNPC scandal | Ezekwesili tells Buhari
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has asked President Muhammadu Buhari not to cover up the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) fraud allegations. She said this in response to memo by Minister…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Jibrin has been on suspension for one year but when will 180 legislative days elapse?
On this day in 2016, Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin, the lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji constituency in the House of Representatives, was served a 180-day suspension as punishment for dragging the House through…
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Backstory: Eric Bolling’s scandal is the latest in serial sexual harassment at Fox News
On Friday, Huffington Post exclusively reported that popular Fox News host, Eric Bolling sent unsolicited photos of his privates to three female former co-workers via text message years ago. Huffington…
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A female Senator would be shamed into resigning, so what of Bukar Ibrahim?
by Alexander O. Onukwue What are the thoughts of the people of Yobe East Senatorial district on the conduct of their Senator as revealed in the video tape? Disgust? Pity?…
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Buk-arpp: We need to enrol leaders on Adult tech Education
by Alexander O. Onukwue It is really true that Africa’s youth will not tech its way out of underdevelopment all of a sudden, but perhaps it can tech its elders…
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Why Senator Bukar Ibrahim’s tape covers us in shame
by Alexander Onukwue If Evans, the notorious kidnapper, has sympathisers, and advanced fee fraud has its defenders, a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria cannot be expected to have…
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[The Legislative Blog]: This Yobe Senator caught with two women should be flogged in public
"We have enough issues on our hands to begin to discuss a Senator with illicit affairs", Lagos-based lawyer, Liborous Oshoma said to Premium Times in an interview on the scandalous…
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Clinton vs Cosby vs O’Reilly: What’s with Bills and skirts anyway?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Bill Clinton, 42ndn President of the United States, had multiple extra-marital affairs going back to his time as Governor of Arkansas. His most famous escapade with White…
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Entertainment Roundup: Mercy Aigbe’s husband, Lanre Gentry calls on government to focus on building prisons and ignore domestic violence | More stories
Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept - and are still buzzing on today's Entertainment Roundup. Mercy Aigbe's husband is out of a…
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Entertainment Roundup: Bow Wow lied about flying on a private jet and Twitter had him roasted, New Tupac Shakur documentary in the works | More stories
Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept and are still buzzing this Thursday morning. Bow Wow lied about flying on a private jet…
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She depends on who? Here are four reasons we won’t be listening to Stephanie Otobo’s ‘music’
by Titilayo Ade-Ogbo We just received bad news. Remember Stephanie Otobo? Well it's almost hard to forget the woman at the centre of one of the biggest sex scandals to…
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Malabu oil scandal: Nigerians are angry at Goodluck Jonathan, but we’ll all move on by tomorrow
by Adamu Aderinsola We have to give it to this Malabu oil deal for being the longest-standing scandal in Nigeria and every week, new details emerge that give it another…
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[The Legislative Blog]: It looks like Senator Dino Melaye finally got himself a university certificate
It's been nearly two weeks since Senator Dino Melaye appeared before the Senate Committee for Ethics and Privilege to admit under an oath that he graduated from Ahmadu Bello University,…
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“Olivia Pope took my anonymity away” | Kerry Washington talks Scandal and race in Glamour Magazine’s May Issue
Think black, think strong, think beauty, think Kerry Washington. The Scandal actress is the cover star for Glamour Magaz…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Sen Dino Melaye just gave another reason (not) to believe he’s an ABU alumnus
Senator Dino Melaye is not done publishing proofs. He has gone from posting a photo of his NYSC discharge certificate to wearing a ridiculous academic gown he could have hired…
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Get privileged tonight with a smooth blend of music & Hennessy with Olamide at the official grand opening of Scandal on friday March 24th
Party with Hennessy V.S.O.P and Olamide Badosneh this Friday at the official grand opening of Scandal! Come experience a smooth blend of music and Hennessy! Music: Olamide Date:Friday, March 24th, 2017. Time: 9pm Venue:19b, Allen Avenue by…
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The Film Blog: We have to absolutely disagree with this review – and any other negative review of Ojukokoro
Rhimes’s show is made under the opposite circumstances from Fincher’s: nearly twice as many episodes, ratings pressure, constant threat of cancellation, a ravenous tweeting audience. These forces wreck other network…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Melaye should come and explain how he graduated from university before he was born
Let's take a quick cue from Sahara Reporters and pretend like this Flash news they've just shared on Twitter about Senator Dino Melaye's university graduation is genuine. So, what we…
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Apostle Suleman in dirty scandal after allegedly abandoning pregnant Canadian lover
by Dolapo Adelana Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleiman may have gotten himself into hot water as he has been accused by one Stephanie Otobo of impregnating…
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The Media Blog: We’re already laughing at this “The Republic” TV show
Nicole Amarteifio made a name for herself, and a successful TV show, by ripping off Sex and The City. But, An African City worked because while she blatantly copied the…
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Where is Ibrahim Salisu Buhari?
Salisu Ibrahim Buhari was the sixth Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives. He headed the lower chamber for the short period of one year between 1999 and 2000. According…
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Where is Patricia Etteh?
We have a President who gave us very high hopes of making a difference and then we have been sort of let down for the most part but somehow we…
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Where is Diezani Alison-Madueke?
You may remember her as the Minister of Petroleum with the best taste in jewellery or as former Central Bank Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi's arch-enemy but Diezani Alison-Madueke will also…
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Just In: IMF chief, Lagarde convicted of criminal charges
A French Court has found the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde guilty of negligence. However, the judge ruled that Lagarde would not be penalised. She…
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President Buhari’s scandals are almost exactly like Jonathan’s
by Tolulope Omoyeni With each passing day since President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as president in May 2015, his administration has been characterized by scandals relating to corruption,…
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Timeline: This is a full list of scandals since Buhari became president
by Dolapo Adelana The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has been plagued with a plethora of scandals since he took over the mantle of leadership on May 29, 2015. From…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Dogara! Dogara!! Dogara!!!
It was theatre in its most crude form at the House of Representatives sitting today. Dogara! Dogara!! Dogara!!! The honourable members of the House of Reps chanted. It's like when…
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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