Tag: BBC
How I lost 10 members of my family to #Ebola – Liberian [LISTEN]
by Isi Esene M. Sahr Noowah, a man from Liberia has told the BBCRadio 5 live’s Drive how he lost ...
Army spokesman, @GENOlukolade, is confused about the release or otherwise of the Chibok girls
by Kolapo Olapoju Earlier today, it was reported by the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, that some of the Chibok girls kidnapped ...
Another firefight: Boko Haram face-off with Nigerian troops in Bama
by James Sambo Boko Haram insurgents are reportedly engaged in a firefight with Nigerian troops in the city of Bama, ...
We will get Gwoza back from Boko Haram – Gen Olukolade is now ready to accept reality
by Kolapo Olapoju On Wednesday, 27 August, the Director of Defence Information, Major-General Chris Olukolade said the Nigerian Army will ...
Nigerian soldiers flee into Cameroon after firefight with Boko Haram
by Kolapo Olapoju According to a BBC report, about 480 Nigerian soldiers have fled into Cameroon after the fire fight ...
Army Mutiny: Soldiers refuse to fight Boko Haram in Borno [DETAILS]
by Kolapo Olapoju Some soldiers stationed in Maiduguri have reportedly refused to take up arms against Islamist Boko Haram militants ...
Ebola: Cameroon shuts borders, suspends all flights from Nigeria
by S’ola Filani Due to fear of Ebola spreading into the country, Cameroon has shut it’s borders to Nigeria. This ...
All you need to know about the ‘fake bomb’ on Qatar Airways yesterday (READ, PHOTOS)
by Kolapo Olapoju A man suspected of making a bomb hoax aboard a Qatar Airways plane has been arrested by ...
Dolapo Aina: 100 days of missing #ChibokGirls – How does Mr. President want to play this?
by Dolapo Aina The Chibok Girls have to be rescued alive; for anything short of this is a complete disaster for the GEJ ...
Opinion: Nigeria – Daydreaming about regional leadership
by Audu Liberty Oseni Nigeria can lead Africa but the indicators are not there, he further elaborated. We had hope ...
Elnathan John: Taking power back from God
by Elnathan John What is my point? For as long as we keep having two faces – one for when ...
Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: Does Nigeria have an image problem?
by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani But the Nigerian just has to kick up a tornado whenever he is perceived unpalatably. ...
#TheYNaijaInterview: “My dad is still shattered that I’m not a lawyer” – What’s Up Africa’s Ikenna Azuike
by Wilfred Okiche Ikenna Azuike is a London based, Nigerian born entertainer and founder of the video blog What’s Up ...
Opinion: Ladies and gentlemen, meet Nigeria’s number 2 enemy
by Temisan Odion From the foregoing, it is clear that Antony Goldman is a sworn imperialist whose only joy is ...
Going places: Davido’s hit track, Skelewu features on BBC list (LOOK)
by Tutu Akinlabi It is no longer news that musician, Davido is international. The star had a sold out concert ...
Chinamanda Adichie: Komlar Dumor – We have lost a star
by Chinamanda Adichie Komla swept into the world, stylish and sure, with his big chuckle, the light in his eyes, ...
Okey Ndibe: On Nigeria’s new ‘MINTED’ hope
by Okey Ndibe Nigeria’s economic policy makers are understandably giddy about Mr. O’Neill’s flattering prognosis. I’d caution the infusion of ...
Opinion: Will Nigeria exist 100 years from now?
by Muhammed Jameel Yusha’u In December 2012, when we were busy debating in the British House of Commons on ...
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. ...
Resign now or face humiliation – Sheikh Gumi warns Jonathan
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Sheik Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, an influential Islamic scholar, has warned President Goodluck Jonathan to honourably resign his duty ...
Peregrino Brimah: Diezani Alison-Madueke is prepared to sell Nigeria’s refineries… again
by Peregrino Brimah So they refurbish “their” thing, with trillions of “their” money, and then sell them to themselves, via their coterie ...
Black IS beautiful: See what Tiwa Savage wore for her BBC interview in London
by Hauwa Gambo Ignore the ugly spat with the TW editors, Tiwa Savage looks gorgeous any day – and she ...
Ben Smith: Are opponents sensing a weakness in Moyes’ Man Utd?
by Ben Smith United under Moyes have yet to win back-to-back Premier League matches this season and the champions ...
Femi Fani-Kayode: Unlike Obasanjo, we have a president without gumption
by Femi Fani-Kayode I am a great believer in strong government and I am one of those that has always ...
Phil McNuilty: Mesut Ozil has Arsenal fans believing again
by Phil McNuilty Arsene Wenger has often been accused of allowing his team to go in search of the near-perfect ...
BBC speaks to Anambra officials on Achebe: “We have lost an illustrious son”
by Hauwa Gambo The British Broadcasting Corporation’s breaking news service has confirmed from officials of his home state Anambra that ...
Opinion: Bringing back growth to the Nigerian economy (1)
by Tunji Andrews With the main Nigerian production forte being without doubt, agriculture, I believe we should use the agricultural ...
Messy Affair: BBC bans presenters from appearing together on TV because they are having an affair
Even amidst the battle-weary staff of the BBC, Cupid’s bow will not be deflected it seems. Indeed, two popular presenters ...
Ba, Belhanda, Katongo, Toure are nominees for BBC African Footballer of the Year
by Rachel Ogbu The nominee list for the 2012 African Footballer of the Year Award is out. British Broadcasting Corporation, ...
“Trey Songz, no beef but I had to kill it”: Wizkid speaks to Factory78tv on his 1xtra Live performance UK
by Rachel Ogbu Afropop star Wizkid travelled to the UK for the first ever appearance and performance of an Afropop ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
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