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Op-ed Editor January 13, 2017

The Thread: Trump’s presidency will be a lesson in democracy

Many Americans are feeling a loss of hope over Trump's entrance into the white house. And a for a good number of Nigerians, there is the reasoning that Trump will…

Op-ed Editor January 13, 2017

Rotimi Fawole: Regulating competition the Nigerian way

by Rotimi Fawole Last week, history was made in Nigeria as Competition Law principles were rewritten in the telecommunications sector. The Nigerian Communications Commission directed the Mobile Network Operators to…

Op-ed Editor January 13, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: MMM, Bishop Oyedepo, Steve Harvey, Gideon Okeke and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…

Azeez January 13, 2017

8-year-old girl rescues her 2 brothers from fire

An 8-year-old girl has been tagged a hero after she ensured the safety of her two youngers from a fire that engulfed their home, killing 6 other siblings. According to…

Oludolapo Adelana January 13, 2017

This 4-year-old girl has read 1,000 books

Daliyah Marie Arana, 4, became "Librarian of the Day" at Congress after reading 1,000 books. The Gainesville, Georgia, girl has already read over 1,000 books, according to CBS 46. Carla…

Oludolapo Adelana January 13, 2017

UPDATE: Madagali suicide bomber strapped baby to her back

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that one of the three female suicide bombers that died during Friday's bomb blast in Madagali, Adamawa, strapped a baby on her…

Oludolapo Adelana January 13, 2017

Paris Club loan: FG refunds N388.3bn to states

The Federal Government has effected the payment of about N388.3 billion to 35 states as refund of the Paris Club loan over deductions. This action is in line with helping…

Op-ed Editor January 13, 2017

Opinion: How Africa Is working to empower women

by Calvin Ebun-Amu Although only two of Africa’s nine female heads of state and government were elected, it speaks of the growing confidence that the populace has in female leadership…

Op-ed Editor January 13, 2017

Is MMM’s return on Friday the 13th ill fated?

Let's be honest. Oyinbos have their own jazz and superstitions. One of such is Friday the 13th. It is supposedly a day that brings ill luck. Or so they say.…

Oludolapo Adelana January 13, 2017

The Armed Forces have kept Nigeria safe – Saraki

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has commended officers and men of the nation’s armed forces for their tremendous contributions to the survival and development of the country. Speaking on…

Oludolapo Adelana January 13, 2017

Kwara Police alerts residents on fleeing Boko Haram terrorists

The Kwara State Police Command has warned residents of the possibilities of fleeing Boko Haram insurgents infiltrating the state. It therefore, urged residents of the state to be wary of…

Tolu January 13, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Now that the fashion industry has the attention of the Senate President…

It looks like Uche Nnaji just got the fashion industry a good deal with the National Assembly. CEO of top Nigerian fashion brand OUCH, Uche Nnaji took to his Instagram…

Roqeebah January 13, 2017

6 reasons you should reconsider Flora Nwapa as your role model

If we asked you to reel off your female heroes, the list may go something like: "Mo Abudu, Onyeka Onwenu, Funmilayo Ransom-Kuti, Chimamanda Adichie, Mo Abudu x2..." No, not that…

Oludolapo Adelana January 13, 2017

Oyo Governor, Ajimobi dares protesting LAUTECH students, says ‘Do your worst’ (WATCH)

Oyo Governor Abiola Ajimobi has told protesting students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) that the closure of the school for over eights month is not the first…

Oludolapo Adelana January 13, 2017

Uche Nnaji, owner of OUCH pens open letter to Saraki, gets invited to NASS business roundtable

Fashion designer, Uche Nnaji on Friday made his voice heard as he got the attention of Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Nnaji uploaded a video on his Instagram page complaining about…

Op-ed Editor January 13, 2017

Ezinne Ukoha: I hate Obama for giving me hope (I was good until he came along)

by Ezinne Ukoha This time eight years ago — I bought the lie that America could be great again. I allowed myself to bask in the Hollywood ending that never…

Oludolapo Adelana January 13, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. MMM Nigeria is back, unfreezes accounts Ponzi scheme, Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox, MMM Nigeria has unfrozen accounts of participants 24 hours…

Roqeebah January 13, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 13th of January

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Op-ed Editor January 13, 2017

The Film Blog: Gideon Okeke’s basketmouth has started to leak again

Where to begin. Here is the summary: everything Gideon says is nonsense. That would be bad in and of itself. But the fact that he had to attack a…

Oludolapo Adelana January 13, 2017

DSS arrests fleeing Boko Haram suspect in Kaduna

The Department of State Services has arrested a fleeing member of the Boko Haram sect. In a statement on Friday by Tonu Opuiyo for the Service, the suspect one Alkasim Salisu…

Oludolapo Adelana January 13, 2017

DSS rescues 4 oil workers in Port Harcourt

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Friday rescued four kidnapped oil company workers from their abductors at White House Estate, Rumukwurushi, Port Harcourt, Rivers. The gang leader, Emmanuel Eyo,…

Oludolapo Adelana January 13, 2017

Jammeh: Buhari arrives Gambia for ECOWAS mediation (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday arrived Banjul, Gambia to continue his role as the ECOWAS head of mediation to convince Yayha Jammeh to reliquinsh power come January 19, 2017. Buhari…

Op-ed Editor January 13, 2017

The Thread: This is why respect trumps communication in relationships

Relationships are work. Serious work. No one comes by an Obama relationship by accident. Love may be magical, but maintaining that love is hard, gritty work. That's why this poll…

Op-ed Editor January 13, 2017

The Thread: MMM’s mannequin challenge has come to an end

Ponzi scheme, MMM, has come out of the deep freeze it put itself under just before the holidays began. All is now well with the world again, and Mavrodians can…

Unilag lecturer slaps woman and tears her clothes

Oludolapo Adelana January 13, 2017

2 UNILAG students graduate with 5.0 CPGA

Two students of the University of Lagos have graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.0 in the 2015/16 academic session. Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Rahamon Bello,…

Oludolapo Adelana January 13, 2017

Suspected Lassa fever case confirmed at Federal Medical Centre, Keffi

The Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa, has confirmed that a patient at the centre was suffering from a disease suspected to be Lassa fever. Medical Director of the Centre, Giyan…

Roqeebah January 13, 2017

Have all the politicians who want SaharaReporters gone finally found a way?

In Nigeria, there aren't many media houses that take the pain to dig into the affairs of top government officials and even prominent individuals; uncovering corrupt practices. The now defunct…

Oludolapo Adelana January 13, 2017

After 28 years as CAF president, Hayatou seeks re-election

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday said its president, Issa Hayatou will be seeking another four-year term. Cameroonian Hayatou, 70, has been the organisation's president since 1988. His…

Oludolapo Adelana January 13, 2017

Leave Shema alone, focus on the economy, PDP tells Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has condemned what it termed the "carefully ochestrated" plan to "politically persecute" the former Governor of Katsina, Barr. Ibrahim Shema in the name of corruption…

Roqeebah January 13, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Will Buhari be safe in Gambia?

The President was due in The Gambia on Wednesday the 11th but owing to several factors, the trip where he, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia and Chairperson of the Authority…