Day: 30 January 2017

Op-ed Editor January 30, 2017

The Thread: CocoIce, Efe, Miyonce- the power tussle | #BBNaija

Big brother Nigeria is a power game, when it comes down to it, and in tonight's nomination, we saw a couple of persons show their chess genius. For more context,…

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Azeez January 30, 2017

West African troops recover weapons from Jammeh’s residence

Weapons have been discovered at the residence of former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh. The ECOWAS force said a top Gambian general was also arrested at the residence on Monday. Senegalese…

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Azeez January 30, 2017

Apostle Suleiman arrives DSS headquarters in company of two governors

General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleiman has arrived the headquarters of the Department of Security service (DSS). He reportedly arrived the agency's office in company of…

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Brymo
Op-ed Editor January 30, 2017

Opinion: Brymo and the attitude of the contemporary Nigerian musician

by Simon Utsu   Musician Brymo recently said he’s going to hell when he dies and the internet was abuzz with all types of reactions. I laughed because I understood…

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Op-ed Editor January 30, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Boko Haram, Buruji Kashamu, Apostle Suleman 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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Tolu January 30, 2017

#BBNaija: All hail Igwe CocoIce, Miyonse gets highest number of nominations + more highlights

It was a day with a sombre ending for housemates as the reality of the competition once again dawned on them after the nomination session at the diary room. With…

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Azeez January 30, 2017

Security operatives kill 8-year-old suicide bomber in Borno

Security operatives on Monday killed an 8-year-old female suicide who was trying to gain access to an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Banki town in Borno state, TheCable reports.…

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Oludolapo Adelana January 30, 2017

Scripture Union’s first Travelling Secretary, Rev. Mike Oye honoured at #WAFBEC2017 (PHOTOS)

The fourth day of the West African Faith Believers Convention (WAFBEC) brought both tears and joy to the eyes of many. In the manner of the Convention, Monday Night is…

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Op-ed Editor January 30, 2017

Opinion: Donald Trump’s Mexican wall is a metaphor for Nigeria

by ‘Lakunle Jaiyesimi What the Mexican Wall does to a people on either side is what divisive words do. It is not more Mexican than it is American since Mexicans…

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Op-ed Editor January 30, 2017

Opinion: An interrogation of the British Intelligence records on the January 15 1966 coup

by Henry Chukwuemeka Onyema The three-part series on the revelations from the British intelligence reports on the January 15 1966 coup that ran in ‘The NEWS’ magazine from June to…

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Op-ed Editor January 30, 2017

Farooq Kperogi: Presidential lying in defense of corrupt “Executhieves”

by Farooq Kperogi People who have read my column for the last few weeks might be led to suppose that I really do hate President Buhari, that I get kicks…

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Azeez January 30, 2017

Apostle Suleiman yet to report at DSS headquarters

General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleiman has not honoured the invitation of the Department of State Security (DSS) as of 6:30pm, it was learnt. Suleiman was…

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Roqeebah January 30, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 30th of January

Read the full stories and analyses here now!

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Azeez January 30, 2017

Igbo can only talk about Presidency after Buhari’s tenure – Okorocha

The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo met behind closed doors withSpeaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; and the Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum, Rochas Okorocha on Monday. The…

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Azeez January 30, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations. Gunmen kill 6, injure 8 in Canadian mosque Gunmen have killed 6 people and injured eight after attacking a mosque in…

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Azeez January 30, 2017

Reps ask EFCC to probe ITF’s N4bn ‘illegally domiciled’ in Nigerian bank

The House of Representatives has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate an alleged illegal movement of N4 billion from the Industrial Trust Fund’s account domiciled in Keystone Bank.…

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Tolu January 30, 2017

SAG Awards 2017: See what the stars wore

It’s hard to pick a favourite from the red carpet outing at the 23rd Screen Actors Guild Awards last night. The Go…

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Azeez January 30, 2017

Anambra is the home of adulterated fuel products – NSCDC boss

Anambra State is the home of adulterated fuel products, Commander of Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, John Ahwenon said on Monday. He said this while briefing…

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Azeez January 30, 2017

Release project details of capital releases, BudgIT tells FG

BudgIT has demanded that the Federal Ministry of Works, Power and Housing release information on the projects currently being implemented and the actual cost released for each project. In a…

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Oludolapo Adelana January 30, 2017

StarTimes has entered the football craze full blast

The crave for quality football content in the country is absolutely off the hook. Week in, week out, millions of youth are glued to TV screens watching football games. The…

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Azeez January 30, 2017

Boko Haram kills 20 motorists in Borno

Boko Haram inurgents have opened fire on a convoy of motorists travelling under military escort in Borno, killing over 20 people, AFP reports. The terrorists ambushed the convoy on the main…

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Azeez January 30, 2017

Police arrest Biafra Times publisher

The Lagos State Police Command on Monday said it has arrested the publisher of Biafra Times and nine others for alleged sedition. Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni while parading the…

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Azeez January 30, 2017

APC didn’t manage its victory well – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the emergence of the new mega party does not bother him as long as it improves the Nigerian economy. Saraki said this during an…

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Tolu January 30, 2017

Backstory: Minister Fashola is no saint, the corruption scandals trailing his office are proof

Sometime ago, while most got excited over the appointment of former Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola as the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, the PDP tried to convince us…

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Op-ed Editor January 30, 2017

Opinion: The rise of ‘Made in Nigeria’ cannot be a charade

by Akorede Shakir   From the executive to the legislature, ‘Made in Nigeria’ has suddenly become a popular chorus of the Buhari administration. Mind you, the mantra is an ‘empty…

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Azeez January 30, 2017

Gunmen kill 6, injure 8 in Canadian mosque

Gunmen have killed 6 people and injured eight after attacking a mosque in Quebec, Canada, late Sunday. “Six people are confirmed dead – they range in age from 35 to…

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Azeez January 30, 2017

Yemi Alade to release “remixed, remade” songs in new EP

Afro-pop singer, Yemi Alade has announced the release of an EP titled Mama Afrique. She said the body of works will consist of "remixes and remakes" of original songs in…

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Oludolapo Adelana January 30, 2017

We hope you’re taking note of the Chinese Super League. You should actually

The rave of the moment in the footballing world is currently the Chinese Super League (CSL). The League currently has the highest paid footballer in the world – Carlos Tevez.…

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Oludolapo Adelana January 30, 2017

StarTimes is simply defying all odds

In this time of recession, many subscribers to digital television are looking for any and every opportunity to save money. Many PAY TV providers have developed a habit of increasing…

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Azeez January 30, 2017

Why I made the Fulani herdsmen statement – Apostle Suleiman (WATCH)

The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleiman on Monday said his statement about Fulani Herdsmen was within the premise of private property. He said this to journalists…

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