February 1, 2017

Day: 1 February 2017

Op-ed Editor February 1, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Beyonce, Fayemi, Obiano 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 February 1, 2017

Just In: Gunmen kill 3 Nigerian officials in Cameroun

A UN technical monitoring team was attacked by near the Nigeria-Cameroon border killing five persons, including three Nigerians. The team was following an order by the International Court of Justice…

Oludolapo Adelana February 1, 2017

#WAFBEC2017: And the female pastors were not left out

The sixth day of the West African Faith Believers' Convention (WAFBEC) had two female pastors on the podium. And oh boy, they did deliver powerful messages. Not only was their…

Op-ed Editor February 1, 2017

Tunde Leye: Why Nigerians don’t have work

by Tunde Leye One of the critical things we clamour for when foreign contractors win contracts or foreign countries provide aid or funding for infrastructure projects is that they…

Azeez February 1, 2017

Navy seizes N420bn worth of stolen crude oil, illegally-refined diesel

The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday said it has seized 1,078,104 metric tonnes of illegally-refined diesel in 2016. It said 810,725 metric tonnes of stolen crude were seized and 181 illegal refineries were destroyed…

Op-ed Editor February 1, 2017

Opinion: In Defense of Johnson Suleman’s ‘inciting’ sermon

by Emmanuel Ugwu I am a Christian. I am the son of a pastor. My creed and breeding predisposes me to denounce bloodshed and defend the incomparable value of human…

Azeez February 1, 2017

How SAN transferred N30m to Justice Ademola’s wife – bankers

Bank officials from Zenith Bank Plc and Guaranty Trust Bank Plc on Wednesday said there were transfers of N30m between the accounts of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Joe Agi,…

Op-ed Editor February 1, 2017

Opinion: When a nation decides to forget her past

by Orji Sunday Sylvester "The past remains integral to us all, individually and collectively. We must concede the ancient their place, as I have argued. But their place is not…

Op-ed Editor February 1, 2017

Ezinne Ukoha: We’ve lost that human feeling and that’s why you’re freaking out

by Ezinne Ukoha There is so much to be pissed about as the world remains frozen in a frenzy of confusion and disbelief. As time goes by, there is no…

Azeez February 1, 2017

Beyonce is pregnant with Twins!

Pop Singer Beyonce Knowles has announced that she is pregnant with twins. The excited music queen took to Instagram to announce the good news. She wrote, "We would like to…

Azeez February 1, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. EX-FCT MINISTER’S SON REMANDED IN KUJE PRISON OVER N1.1BN FRAUD Shamsudeen Bala Mohammed, a son of a former Minister of…

Azeez February 1, 2017

Fayemi sues Fayose’s aides for libel

Former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi has sued Lere Olayinka, the spokesperson for Governor Ayodele Fayose, to court for alleged libel. Fayemi joined a member of the Ekiti House…

Roqeebah February 1, 2017

The Ynaija Cover this evening – the 1st of February

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Azeez February 1, 2017

Soldier gets 7-year jail term for killing civilian in Borno

Hassan Adamu, a lance corporal has been sentenced to 7 years Imprisonment by a general court martial (GCM), after he was found guilty of manslaughter. Adamu was said to have…

Azeez February 1, 2017

Anambra senator, Andy Uba defects to APC

Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial zone under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Andy Uba has defected to the All Progressives Congress (Congress). Uba disclosed this at a…

Op-ed Editor February 1, 2017

Opinion: Governor Abubakar is polishing the pearl of tourism

by Ibrahim M. Farouq Any Kindergarten Economist will tell you that diversification of the economy is key to long-term growth and sustainable progress. It’s a no-brainer. We all know exploiting…

Azeez February 1, 2017

Ex-President Jonathan partnered with us, Buhari should too – ex-militants

Former Niger Delta militants have said the Federal Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) must carry them along to show their sincerity about the development of the region.…

Tolu February 1, 2017

#Impact365: “Women and children are often the victims of lack of water sources” | NYAW intensifies efforts to provide clean water

The poor state of water and sanitation facilities in most Nigerian primary and secondary schools is a leading factor for declining health, reduced productivity and decreased learning outcomes among children…