The naira has been on a steady decline for the past few months. The disparity between rates at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and that of the parallel market is as clear as the difference between day and night. Many economic analysts and keen followers of the economy have blamed the situation on factors... Read More

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November 30, 2015

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Who attacked Jonathan? Bayelsa Police reacts

The Bayelsa State Police Command on Monday, November 30, disclosed that former President Goodluck Jonathan was not attacked in the state. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO), Butswat Asinim, who spoke to The Nation, blamed the rumor of the attack on mischievous rumour peddlers. Asinim revealed that a band of vexed youths wrongly thought the Jonathan’s... Read More

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October 7, 2015

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Ebonyi state governor loses mother

Mother to the governor of Ebonyi State Governor, Deaconess Margaret Umahi, has passed away. Margaret Umahi reportedly died on Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness in an Enugu hospital. Although no official confirmation has been made from the family, a family source said the corpse had been deposited at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki. Deaconess Umahi’s last appearance was... Read More

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September 18, 2015

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Iara Oshiomhole donates N2m, clothes, books to IDPs (PHOTOS)

Wife of Edo State Governor, Iara Oshiomhole, has donated N2 million as well as clothes, footwear, books, toiletries and others materials, for the upkeep of the Internally Displaced Persons at their camp in Uhogua near Benin City, Edo state. Mrs. Oshiomole said she is dedicated to making life comfortable for the people in the IDP camps. Iara, also had a dancing... Read More

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June 28, 2015

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Obi Nwakanma: The insolvent state

by Obi Nwakanma There is too much grappling at straws. It just seems like President Buhari is a little too surprised, and a little too startled by the power he now possesses, and with the shocking reality that he no longer is in the position of the critic The Federal government is running on half... Read More

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May 30, 2014

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Okey Ndibe: Nigeria is at war

by Okey Ndibe Since Nigeria is at war, it behoves Mr. Jonathan—who must have access to more information than the rest of us—to unmask the antagonists. If he has solid evidence that some ex-heads of state, some serving or former public officials, are buying the guns and explosives with which Nigerians are killed, he is... Read More

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April 23, 2014

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Lagos CP says no Boko Haram attack in the state, Jonathan commends Buhari & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Lagos CP says no Boko Haram attack in the state Lagos state Commissioner of Police, Umaru Manko, on Wednesday debunked the rumour that that Boko Haram had attacked some people in the state. Briefing newsmen on the purported attack by the deadly Islamic sect. , Mr.Manko made the announcement stressing that Lagos was... Read More

February 1, 2014

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Opinion: Dear Mama peace, give room for peace in Rivers

by Ada Stella Apiafi But by far the real and greatest litmus test that has been thrown in the path of “Mama Peace,” is the crisis in Rivers State! When in 2010 there was a ‘change of guards’ in the highest office of the land, it was established that a ‘new order’ had also evolved... Read More

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January 24, 2014

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Tunde Leye: The primary schools in Lagos are in a very sorry state

by Tunde Leye I live in Lagos, and so cannot speak for the rest of the country. But here in Lagos, most of the government run primary schools are no better than rundown buildings which stand precariously on the edge of collapsing. It is said that the people think of today while it is the... Read More

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January 5, 2014

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Amaechi’s opponents arrested, Jobs for police widows & other important news you should know today

Widows of slain policemen beg for jobs by Oge Okonkwo Some wives and children of policemen killed by Boko Haram insurgents, have appealed to the government and the Nigerian Police Force to provide them with vocational and training jobs. Reports by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) says that the widows and other members of their families made... Read More

December 29, 2013

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5 best ways to breakup with your girlfriend

by Sanjib Saha If you have been with a person for quite a long time then there is no problem breaking up with your girlfriend over the phone. But before you dial the number just gather your thoughts. 1. Do it in Person Breaking up electronically can be a bit disrespectful. So whenever you are... Read More

November 20, 2013

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#AnambraElection: APGA’s Obiano thanks INEC for providing a level playing ground

The flag bearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Willie Obiano described the November 16, governorship election as a sign of great things to come to the state. Chief Obiano made this statement while speaking to journalists yesterday at his home town of Aguleri in Anambra East council area. Chief Obiano said the outcome of the... Read More

November 14, 2013

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Opinion: This is an open letter to all Anambra indigines

by Elas Abone This saying remains true with us here in Canada. No single day passes with-out us thinking about the goings-on, in our homeland; especially in our beloved Anam-bra State. We are seriously concerned about where the state is headed and your long-term welfare and wellbeing. It is with great humility, as well as... Read More

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November 9, 2013

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Duro Onabule: Even the Aburi accord should be on the table

by Duro Onabule Otherwise, we return to the Aburi Agreement under which possible misuse of para-military forces by the federal government, especially in self-determined but self-serving emergency situations, could be vetoed by the (then) regional governor, i.e. today’s state or zonal state governors. The significance of the move by Jonathan is that he said anything... Read More

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August 28, 2013

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Cabinet shake-up: Gov. Suntai dissolves state exco, approves key appointments

Taraba state executive council has been dissolved by the Governor of the state, Danbaba Suntai, including all special advisers and leaving out special assistants. According to reports, a new secretary to the state government has been appointed, Gebon Timothy Kataes , while the new chief of staff is Mallam Aminu Gika. All commissioners have been ordered to... Read More

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August 16, 2013

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One person dies as armed robbers attack bank in Delta

At least one person was feared killed on Thursday morning when a 12-man armed bandits struck at a first generation bank in Isselle-Uku in Aniocha North LGA, Delta Delta State. Police authorities alleged that there could be an insiders’ collaboration in the robbery attack. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Lucky Uyabeme, the bank... Read More

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August 6, 2013

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Opinion: Why I reject local government autonomy

by Ochereome Nnanna If you grant financial autonomy to local councils, the chairmen will turn into 774 demons and tin gods, just as we have 36 of them in the states. They will spend the money as they like. They will defy the governor and run to the president for protection. IT will fail for... Read More

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August 3, 2013

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Mina Ogbanga: Facing the crux of the matter – Who are we up against? (Y! FrontPage)

by Mina Ogbanga Then let’s start by facing the crux of the matter and also remember that “Those whose palm kernels have been cracked for them by some benevolent spirits must also learn to be humble.” Not too long ago, I watched in amazement how Nigeria was classically humbled by the boisterous, goal hungry,... Read More

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July 27, 2013

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Mina Ogbanga: For the love of country – 10 steps to addressing the transition dilemma (Y! FrontPage)

by Mina Ogbanga …citizens (have) become like a woman that is being raped, called for help, help came and elbowed the rapist but continued none the less in the same act. When I was approached by the editors of YNaija to join its popular Y! FrontPage series I asked my four “W” questions; What is... Read More

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July 23, 2013

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Opinion: Jonathan-Amaechi face-off and a vote for British re-colonization of Nigeria

by Obinna Akukwe Goodluck Jonathan and his wife do not have any constitutional or moral right to limit the wide range of choices Nigerians has come 2015. President Jonathan and Governor Amechi have been dancing shamelessly on Nigeria’s political space that a vote for David Cameron and British Re-colonization of Nigeria is very expedient if... Read More

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July 22, 2013

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Lateef Ibirogba: Rivers crisis and the lingering issue of state police

by Lateef Ibirogba A state governor, as the chief security officer of his state, in an ideal setting, ought to have the control of police stationed in his state. The current trend where the Police Commissioner in a state will have to take orders from Abuja concerning security issues in a state, is, to say... Read More

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July 8, 2013

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Gruesome: Siblings hack mother to death with a machete

by Olaniyi Afolabi Two siblings were arrested in Edo state for allegedly killing their mother. The siblings, Omolayo Ojeifo, 25, and her brother, Taiye, 20, were said to have lured the victim, Itowo Ojeifo to a farm road where she was allegedly killed with a machete. Reports say Omolayo had for long accused her... Read More

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April 4, 2013

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Opinion: We want to tackle corruption? Here are a few thoughts

by Odinkalu Chigozirim In summary, institutions should be built, and policies tailored to meet the demands of Nigerians. The fight against terrorism should be all inclusive with the Federal Government playing the lead role. Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria is the world’s tenth-largest producer of oil but 70 per cent of its 160 million... Read More

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Opinion: The unstable Naira and the role of spendthrift Nigerian governors

Who attacked Jonathan? Bayelsa Police reacts

Ebonyi state governor loses mother

Iara Oshiomhole donates N2m, clothes, books to IDPs (PHOTOS)

Obi Nwakanma: The insolvent state

Okey Ndibe: Nigeria is at war

Theophilus Ilevbare: The value of missing school children in Nigeria and South Korea

Lagos CP says no Boko Haram attack in the state, Jonathan commends Buhari & other important news you should know today

Opinion: Dear Mama peace, give room for peace in Rivers

Tunde Leye: The primary schools in Lagos are in a very sorry state

Shocking: 17-year-old school head boy hangs himself during school hours

Ex-Bauchi governor, Adamu Mu’azu is new PDP chairman

How my pastor husband impregnated my friend – Wife opens up in court

Monster: Man caught after raping neighbour’s pregnant wife, offers her N500

Opinion: Reno Omokri and his lies from the pit of the PDP

Pastor asked me to bring her final excreta – Boy, 18, confesses to ritual murder (PICTURED)

Amaechi’s opponents arrested, Jobs for police widows & other important news you should know today

5 best ways to breakup with your girlfriend

#AnambraElection: APGA’s Obiano thanks INEC for providing a level playing ground

Opinion: This is an open letter to all Anambra indigines

Duro Onabule: Even the Aburi accord should be on the table

Cabinet shake-up: Gov. Suntai dissolves state exco, approves key appointments

One person dies as armed robbers attack bank in Delta

Opinion: Why I reject local government autonomy

Mina Ogbanga: Facing the crux of the matter – Who are we up against? (Y! FrontPage)

Mina Ogbanga: For the love of country – 10 steps to addressing the transition dilemma (Y! FrontPage)

Opinion: Jonathan-Amaechi face-off and a vote for British re-colonization of Nigeria

Lateef Ibirogba: Rivers crisis and the lingering issue of state police

Gruesome: Siblings hack mother to death with a machete

Opinion: We want to tackle corruption? Here are a few thoughts

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