Day: 25 January 2017

Tolu January 25, 2017

Housemates are overeating so Big Brother snatches their cooking privileges for 24 hours + more highlights #BBNaija

  The Big Brother house is getting more exciting as contestants get more friendly (and that's us putting it lightly) and share more gush-worthy moments together. The upcoming love story…

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Op-ed Editor January 25, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Apostle Suleman, Usain Bolt, Jay Bowdy, 2face 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,…

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Azeez January 25, 2017

I have no hand in plot to remove Osinbajo – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has debunked reports that he contracted some governors to pressure acting President Yemi Osinbajo to resign. The report stated that Saraki was looking to take over…

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Azeez January 25, 2017

President Trump signs order to start Mexico border wall

US President Donald Trump has signed two immigration-related decrees aimed at fulfilling his pledge to "build a wall" on Mexican border on Wednesday. Trump visited the Department of Homeland Security…

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Azeez January 25, 2017

Nobody has asked Vice President Osinbajo to resign – Presidency

The Presidency on Wednesday said reports stating that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was being compelled by some governors to resign were false. Special Adviser to the President on Media and…

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Azeez January 25, 2017

Turkish-Nigerian school kidnap: Police arrest one suspect, recover N50m ransom

The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday said it had arrested one more kidnap suspect allegedly involved in the abduction of some students and officials of the Nigeria Turkish International College,…

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Op-ed Editor January 25, 2017

The Thread: “Why will you take performance enhancing drugs when you’ve got Usain Bolt?” | #NestaCarter

You may have heard that Usain Bolt- the fastest man on earth-  is minus one Olympic gold medal (He had stacked up nine of them). Yea, sucks. Particularly because it…

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Azeez January 25, 2017

We must prioritise the power sector in Nigeria – Elumelu

Chairman of Transcorp and United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu has said it is only a matter of time before the power sector collapses. Elumelu said this in a…

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Roqeebah January 25, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 25th of January

Read the full stories and analyses here now!

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Azeez January 25, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations. BREAKING: FAYOSE FOILS ATTEMPT BY DSS TO ARREST APOSTLE JOHNSON SULEIMAN (PHOTOS) Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose in the early hours…

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Azeez January 25, 2017

Only Nigerians will wake up and wish their President dead – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Tourism, Lai Mohammed has said rumors about the death of President Muhammadu Buhari are "silly". He said this on Wednesday after the federal executive council meeting.…

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Op-ed Editor January 25, 2017

Opinion: Buhari’s dining table of corruption

by Nnaemeka Oruh Nigeria's current president, Muhammadu Buhari, rode to power on a flaming horse of anti-corruption, wielding a blazing without-fear-or-favour sword. It was for that singular reason most Nigerians…

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Azeez January 25, 2017

Police arrest 9 Shiites for unlawful assembly

The Police  on Wednesday said it has arrested nine members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria otherwise known as Shi'ites who were protesting in Abuja. The protester had stormed the…

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Azeez January 25, 2017

BREAKING: MMM Nigeria lead guider, Chuddy Ugorji flees to Philippines

The initaitor of ponzi scheme MMM Nigeria, Chuddy Ugorji has fled the country with his wife, Amaka, TheCable reports. According to the news platform, the MMM number one guider has…

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Azeez January 25, 2017

Buhari’s anti-corruption fight is a ruse – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the anti-corruption war of President Muhammadu Buhari is a ruse. In a statement by Dayo Adeyeye, Spokesperson for the Ahmed-Makarfi faction on Wednesday,…

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Op-ed Editor January 25, 2017

Opinion: Buhari, deaths and rumours of death

By Jude Ndukwe Since the journey of President Muhammadu Buhari to the UK for medical reasons, the nation has been rife with the rumoured death of the president which, thankfully,…

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Op-ed Editor January 25, 2017

Femi Fani-Kayode: The killer midget and the stunted dwarf [Pt. 1]

by Femi-Fani Kayode "Not a single soul has been prosecuted, let alone jailed for the genocide in Southern Kaduna and you are blaming someone for preaching self defense? You are…

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Op-ed Editor January 25, 2017

The Thread: “Hate speeches against Christians have been going on in Mosques from time immemorial”

Can two walk together except they agree? Except one is gagged and bound. "Hate speech," according to the American Bar Association, "is speech that offends, threatens, or insults groups, based on race, colour,…

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Azeez January 25, 2017

My comments on Fulani herdsmen was misinterpreted – Apostle Suleiman

Founder of the Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Solomon has said he did not galvanize Christians to attack Muslims. Apostle Suleiman said this after he attempted arrest by men of…

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Azeez January 25, 2017

Ndume, Saraki clash during 2017 budget debate

Former Majority Leader of the Senate, Senator Ali Ndume on Wednesday tackled Senate President Bukola Saraki during the debate on the 2017 budget. Ndume had alleged that his name was…

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Azeez January 25, 2017

Vice President Osinbajo to visit Niger Delta again in February

The Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta, Brig. Gen. Paul Boroh on Wednesday said Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will be visiting the Niger Delta again in February. Boroh…

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Op-ed Editor January 25, 2017

The Thread: “Arrest Apostle Suleman and his message will resonate faster,” Nigerians warn President Buhari

By the time President Buhari was sworn in, Fulani herdsmen were already causing havoc in our territory.  The President was slow to speak about the matter, and even slower to…

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Azeez January 25, 2017

Abductors of Nigerian-Turkish school students, staff will be arrested, prosecuted – Amosun

Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun has said those responsible for the kidnap of 8 students and staff of Nigerian-Turkish school will face justice. Anosun said this when the recently freed…

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Azeez January 25, 2017

Police, Shiites protesters clash in Abuja

The Police and members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria otherwise known as Shi'ites clashed on Wednesday during a protest over the continued detention of its leader, Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.…

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Roqeebah January 25, 2017

Where is Namadi Sambo?

Namadi Sambo has never been the typical always-on-the-scene-type of Nigerian politician. It is a fact that not many Nigerians can lay claims to knowing much about him until he was…

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Tolu January 25, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Reps debate on bill for media coverage of court proceedings

The House of Representatives today considered a bill that will allow for the media to cover court proceedings as they happen. Hon Daniel Reyenieju, representing Delta South/Delta West constituency, stated…

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Azeez January 25, 2017

Usain Bolt’s treble record suffers as IOC strips Jamaica of Beijing relay medal

The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday stripped Jamaica of the 2008 Beijing Games 4×100m relay Gold. According to the IOC, Nesta Carter was caught doping. Carter was found to have…

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Azeez January 25, 2017

Fashola, BPP in contracts inflation scandal

The Ministry of Power, Works and Housing and the Bureau of Public Procurement may be probed by the Senate over alleged inflation of costs of contracts executed. The Ministry which…

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Azeez January 25, 2017

Northern Governors to begin registration of Fulani herdsmen at Nigerian borders

The Northern Governor's Forum (NGF) had said it will work with relevant stakeholders to ensure registration of Fulani herdsmen entering Nigeria at the border. Chairman of the Forum, Alhaji Kashim…

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Azeez January 25, 2017

Why the power sector is almost collapsing- Fashola

Minister of Power, Works and Housing,  Babatunde Fashola has said vandalism and liquidity issues has led to the collapse of the power sector. Fashola spoke at a press briefing at…

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