The Film Blog: The Best of Nollywood Awards need to do some soul searching

The Best Of Nollywood Awards held last weekend. If you’re wondering why you didn’t hear much about it, it’s likely because the ceremony took place in Aba and the celebrities who would otherwise have flooded your instagram feeds with pictures likely decided they had better things to do than make the trip. We can’t say... Read More

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December 13, 2016

The Thread: MMM | “Nigeria will remain fertile ground for any ponzi scheme”

MMM is among the top Nigerian trends today, and that is because the company announced the suspension of its operations for a month. There have been different types of reactions to that announcement. Some persons reckon that greed has finally caught up with the participants. @Chxta has some perspective to share. Please see below: 1/... Read More

economy, mmm, MMM crash, Ponzi Schemes, recession

December 13, 2016

Dear Nigerians, @AATSarumi wants you to believe MMM Nigeria didn’t crash…

Word on the streets has it that MMM has crashed but wait no… Before you die of a heart attack, this Twitter user has a precise explanation of what went wrong with him. By defining the simple process by which Ponzi schemes crash, he explains why MMM users need to not fret. Fellas, MMM didn't... Read More

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December 13, 2016

The Thread: MMM- the crash that was a long time coming

It’s no news that MMM has gone on a month-long freeze. This suspension carries tell-tale signs of foreboding, if not in the moment, then in the long run. In matters such as these, there are a)mockers- those who reckon this is a perfect I told you so opportunity; there are foretellers, and those appealing sensitivity... Read More

economy, mmm, MMM freeze, nigeria, Ponzi Schemes, recession

December 13, 2016

YNaija Analysis: Like Jonathan, Buhari has become a very dangerous president

In the months prior to the 2015 general elections, the wind of ‘change’ swept through Nigeria. Almost everyone was excited at the prospect of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (as he then was) unseating the then President Goodluck Jonathan to become president of the country. Chants of “sai baba” were not uncommon in parts of Nigeria and... Read More

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depression, dollar, Forex, GDP, naira, nigeria, nysc, Orientation camp, Politics, Solomon Dalung. AECON, sticky, Supr Falcons, ynaija analysis

December 13, 2016

Justice Ademola, wife granted N100m bail

Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court, Abuja and his wife, Olabowale were on Tuesday arraigned by the Federal Government before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama. They are being arraigned for receiving bribe of N30m from Joe Agi and Associates. In one of the counts, Justice Ademola was accused of... Read More

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Ademide Ademola, Adeniyi Ademola, Justice Jude Okeke, N50m bail, Olabowale Ademola

December 13, 2016

Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO, Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State

President-elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump has chosen ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to serve as Secretary of State, the transition team announced Tuesday. “His tenacity, broad experience and deep understanding of geopolitics make him an excellent choice for Secretary of State,” Trump said in the statement. I have chosen one of the... Read More

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December 13, 2016

“I have not received any salary since I became governor” – Aregbesola

Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola has said he has never received salary since his emergence as governor of the state six years ago. Aregbesola said this on Sunday during the launch of Oodua FM in Ile-Ife. “When people complain about our financial state, I begin to wonder if they think I am spending people’s money.... Read More

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Osun State, RAUF AREGBESOLA, salary

December 13, 2016

The Thread: MMM- the suspension before the crash

So MMM Nigeria has decided to put their operations on pause until after the holidays. It’s anyone’s guess what the participants in the scheme think about this, especially as this season is prime spending time and people must have been banking on that money. See reactions to this announcement below: what happened to MMM —... Read More

Crash, mmm, nigeria, Ponzi Scheme, Suspension

December 13, 2016

How Abacha tried to kill me – Pastor Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has revealed how God saved him from the hands of former military dictator, General Sani Abacha. According to Daily Post Adeboye made this known at the weekend while speaking during the annual Holy Ghost Congress 2016 of the church tagged ‘Complete... Read More

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December 13, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Official trailer for Fast and Furious 8 released, Lil Kesh drops video for ‘Shele Gan Gan’ | More stories

Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Big Brother Africa finalist, Melvin Oduah robbed in Lagos Model, actor and Big Brother Africa 8 finalist, Melvin Oduah took to Instagram to recount his robbery ordeal last night while... Read More

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December 13, 2016

Restructuring the nation is not synonymous to call for its breakup – Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says there are legitimate reasons to demand the restructuring of the nation. Atiku, who stated this while speaking during the launch of a book titled: ‘Nigerian Federalism: Continuing Quest for Stability and Nation-building,’ said the call for restructuring is not the same as calling for the nation’s break up. “Those who... Read More

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December 13, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring toay

1. Panic as MMM operations get frozen for a month Popular ponzi scheme MMM has frozen its operations for one month due to “heavy workload”. 2. ‘Pastor of Reigners Bible Church ignored stop work order’ There are strong indications that the collapse of a church building in Uyo, Akwa Ibom on Saturday was due to the pastor of... Read More

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December 13, 2016

Panic as MMM Nigeria operations get frozen for a month

Operations of popular ponzi scheme, MMM Nigeria has been shut down for a month due to what the operators termed, “heavy workload”. According to a message sent by the admin to the dashboard of Mavros, the measure was taken so as to avoid difficulties in the new year. See message below: It will be recalled that the... Read More

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December 13, 2016

ExxonMobil CEO, Tillerson favourite to emerge as Trump’s Secretary of State

ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson has emerged US President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for the position of Secretary of State, according to sources. Tillerson, 64, has no formal foreign policy experience, but has built close relationships with many world leaders by closing massive deals across Eurasia and the Middle East on behalf of the world’s largest energy company.... Read More

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December 13, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: ‘Pastor of Reigners Bible Church ignored stop work order’ | Troops likely to leave Northeast in 2017 – Buratai | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Sheriff is a paid agent of the APC – Makarfi-led PDP – YNaija ‘Pastor of Reigners Bible Church ignored stop work order’ – YNaija Church building collapse: “I saw the roof coming down” – Commissioner – YNaija Tinubu urges military to bring an end to Boko Haram... Read More

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APC, bill gates, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, PDP, The Reigners Bible Church, The YNaija Tracklist

December 13, 2016

Troops likely to leave North-East in 2017 – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, says troops fighting the Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East would be returned to the barracks in 2017, when the fight would have been over, The Punch reports. The army chief, stated this when he visited the 81 battalion on Monday, added that success over the Boko Haram... Read More

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December 13, 2016

“I will be leaving my businesses before January 20” – Trump

President-elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump says he will be leaving his businesses so he could focus on leading the country. Trump, who made the announcement moments ago via his Twitter account, added that leaving his businesses was not mandatory according to the law. He tweeted, “Even though I am not mandated... Read More

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December 13, 2016

Tinubu urges military to bring an end to Boko Haram

National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the military to continue its attack on terrorist sect, Boko Haram, and bring the insurgency to an end. The former Lagos governor sai this in a statement on the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud, as he condoled with those who lost their lives... Read More

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December 13, 2016

Church building collapse: “I saw the roof coming down” – Commissioner

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Akwa Ibom, Mr. Charles Udoh, has recounted how he narrowly escaped death in the collapsed building of the Reigners Bible Church Int’l Inc, Uyo, on Saturday, The Punch reports. Udoh, who said he was at the church to seek the permission of the state Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, to travel to Lagos... Read More

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December 13, 2016

‘Pastor of Reigners Bible Church ignored stop work order’

There are strong indications that the collapse of a church building in Uyo, Akwa Ibom on Saturday was due to the pastor of the church ignoring a ‘stop work’ order given by the city’s Development Authority, Leadership, reports. According to a source, sometime in 2013 at foundation level of the church, the Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA) put a ‘stop... Read More

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December 13, 2016

Oreoluwa Fakorede: I am Nigerian [NEW VOICES]

by Oreoluwa Fakorede I say it like it’s a condition I have lived with for years. I say it in a matter-of-fact way while simultaneously trying to ignore the bitter taste this chronic fever of unchangeable citizenship has left permanently in my mouth. Pass me the mouthwash and a guarantee of economic asylum anywhere... Read More

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December 13, 2016

Sheriff is a paid agent of the APC – Makarfi-led PDP

The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Senator Ali Modu Sheriff and members of his faction of being paid agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, it said the Sheriff faction had not for once condemned the ruling party... Read More

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Ahmed Makarfi, APC, paid agent, PDP, Politics, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff

The Film Blog: The Best of Nollywood Awards need to do some soul searching

The Thread: MMM | “Nigeria will remain fertile ground for any ponzi scheme”

Dear Nigerians, @AATSarumi wants you to believe MMM Nigeria didn’t crash…

The Thread: MMM- the crash that was a long time coming

YNaija Analysis: Like Jonathan, Buhari has become a very dangerous president

Justice Ademola, wife granted N100m bail

Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO, Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State

“I have not received any salary since I became governor” – Aregbesola

The Thread: MMM- the suspension before the crash

How Abacha tried to kill me – Pastor Adeboye

Entertainment Roundup: Official trailer for Fast and Furious 8 released, Lil Kesh drops video for ‘Shele Gan Gan’ | More stories

Restructuring the nation is not synonymous to call for its breakup – Atiku

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring toay

Panic as MMM Nigeria operations get frozen for a month

ExxonMobil CEO, Tillerson favourite to emerge as Trump’s Secretary of State

The YNaija Tracklist: ‘Pastor of Reigners Bible Church ignored stop work order’ | Troops likely to leave Northeast in 2017 – Buratai | More stories

Troops likely to leave North-East in 2017 – Buratai

“I will be leaving my businesses before January 20” – Trump

Tinubu urges military to bring an end to Boko Haram

Church building collapse: “I saw the roof coming down” – Commissioner

‘Pastor of Reigners Bible Church ignored stop work order’

Oreoluwa Fakorede: I am Nigerian [NEW VOICES]

Sheriff is a paid agent of the APC – Makarfi-led PDP

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