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Opinion: What Zuckerberg’s visit means for Nigeria
by Tayo Elegbede In an unannounced fashion, Facebook Founder, Mark Zuckerberg, today arrived Lagos-Nigeria to kick start his first tour of Sub-Saharan Africa, where over 100 million Facebook users reside. According to…
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5 things to know about Dangote’s visit to IDP camps
Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote visited some of the IDP camps in Maiduguri, Borno state on Sunday. He was joined by famous international band, U2’s lead singer, Bono. The…
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Joseph Yobo reminds Buhari that he’s a ‘Chief’
Former Super Eagles captain, Chief Joseph Yobo was part of a delegation of Niger Delta traditional rulers who paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari earlier today. Yobo who was recently…
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IGP visits Lagos communities under militants attack
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Thursday visited Isawo and Igbo Olomu towns in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State which have recently come under heavy attacks of…
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‘Visit Niger Delta… call for a referendum’ | What Niger Delta Avengers want from Buhari
Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to visit the oil-rich Niger Delta region to have a first hand experience of what the people "are going…
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Buhari, Jonathan discuss Niger Delta militancy behind closed doors
President Muhammadu Buhari and his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, are reported to have held a clandestine meeting on Thursday, at the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock, Abuja. According to SaharaReporters, the meeting…
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Wike begs… and begs his people to be peaceful as Buhari visits tomorrow
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, called on the people of the state to maintain law and order as President Muhammadu Buhari visits the state to flag-off the…
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The Communist Party of Cuba has invited APC to visit their country
The government of Cuba, on Tuesday, through its Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Trejo Sosaon, invited the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to visit the Republic of Cuba. The ambassador made…
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President Buhari arrives China for a week-long working visit (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived China on a week long working visit according to the presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu. President Buhari is in China to discuss and secure greater support…
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Buhari hosts President Zuma in Aso Villa (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, received the South Africa President, Jacob Zuma, at the presidential villa, Abuja. Zuma is on a two-day visit to Nigeria.
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Lai Mohammed pays courtesy visit to Wole Soyinka (PHOTOS)
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, paid a courtesy visit to Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka on Saturday. Soyinka hosted Mohammed at his office in Freedom Park, Lagos. See below,…
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Why President Buhari will not visit Lagos on Friday
President Muhammadu Buhari, is expected to travel out to Malta on Thursday, for the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, but Lagos government has invited him to the state on Friday. According…
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The Future Awards Africa tour visits Chibok, Mubi, Yola, others (PHOTOS)
As part of the 100-city tour for The Future Awards Africa’s (TFAA) 10th anniversary, the awards visited conflict zones across the North of Nigeria last week – to highlight challenges,…
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Abacha’s daughter visits Aisha Buhari at Aso Villa (See Photos)
Gumsu Abacha, the daughter of former military Head of State, General Sani Abacha's daughter, visited the presidential villa on Wednesday, November 4. Gumsu, who was accompanied to the villa by her…
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Jonathan is free to visit anytime – Presidency
The Presidency has stated that former President, Goodluck Jonathan, is free to visit the Presidential Villa, in Abuja, whenever he desires. It was reported on Monday, that Jonathan held a…
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Ekiti workers hail Fayose as he pays another surprise visit (PHOTOS)
Governor Ayo Fayose paid another surprise visit to civil servants in his state, Ekiti. Unlike the last time where they were pictured kneeling and begging, this time around, on Wednesday, the…
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Buhari goes to Ghana, gets huge reception (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Ghana Monday, September 7, for a one-day working visit. Ghanaian President John Mahama, received Buhari on his arrival at the presidential lounge of the Kotoka International Airport.…
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Photos from President Buhari’s visit to Katsina
President Muhammadu Buhari is presently in his home-state, Katsina. Buhari, who arrived the state early on Friday evening, was welcomed by the state governor, Aminu Bello Masari and a large…
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Ile Ife Prince Aderemi visits Emir Of Kano Sanusi (PHOTOS)
In what looks like lobbying for the post of the Ooni of Ife's throne, the prince of Ile Ife, Adedamola Aderemi visited the Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II at…
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Army chief Buratai visits Borno to fire up his soldiers (PHOTOS)
The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai visited some military stations in Mafa, Dikwa part of Borno state over the weekend. His visit is to give them morale and encourage…
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Jonathan, Obasanjo’s visit wouldn’t stop Buhari’s war against corruption
According to Presidency, the recent private visits of former Presidents, Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo, to President Muhammadu Buhari, will not stop the war against corruption. There had been widespread…
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Obasanjo pays Buhari a private visit at the Villa (PHOTOS)
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo paid a private visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa on Wednesday August 5th. Although the reason and details of their meeting is unknown.
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Governor Oshiomhole and wife visit Prof. Soyinka at his Abeokuta home (PHOTOS)
Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole and his beautiful wife Iara Fortes visited Nobel Laureate winner Prof. Wole Soyinka at his home town in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Sunday, August 2. Iara was…
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See the names some Kenyan women gave their kids after Obama’s visit
If you thought it was only the Americans that define weird when it comes to naming children, then you're in for a treat. President Barack Obama visited Kenya recently and…
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Opinion: Is America for us or against us?
by Chukwuemerie Uduchukwu Moreover, did Nigeria’s president simply waste days and expend public funds in the United States on a ‘mere picnic’ or were other useful issues, besides security, discussed?…
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Photo of the day: Obama’s visit to Kenya in 1987 — and now
Obviously a lot has changed in 27 years. This is Barack as a young man in 1987 visiting his father's country, Kenya. PICTURE ACCOMPANIES EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH SAMSON…
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Shaka Momodu: Dear Buhari, your redemption is not in America
by Shaka Momodu But here is what I do know: President Obama should have no reason whatsoever to invite our president to his country - America - a country that…
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Opinion: Chibok visit – In defence of Pres. Jonathan
by Adekoya Boladale Though it is not clear who within the president’s security detail betrayed the sworn oath of secrecy, but events in the past few days has pointed out…
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#MovingOn: Atiku Abubakar ‘set to dump the PDP for APC’
by 'Jola Sotubo The All Progressives Congress (APC) might be getting ready to receive yet another big political player of the People's democratic Party (PDP) into their midst. According to…
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‘Jonathan wasn’t expected in Canada’: Embassy denies cancellation of state visit
by 'Jola Sotubo Following reports that a proposed state visit by President Goodluck Jonathan to Canada was cancelled, the country's embassy has responded. The Canadian High Commission has described 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