Day: 6 February 2017

Tolu February 6, 2017

#BBNaija: Five housemates up for possible eviction + more highlights

It's the day after the very shocking eviction that saw the end the journey for housemates, Soma and Miyonse. The housemates were left to worry about their own fate and…

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Op-ed Editor February 6, 2017

Poetry: To love is to die

by Boluwatife Afolabi   To love is to die every night hoping to wake up in a dream where love is a language, ecstasy; a song where prayers flow into rivers…

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Op-ed Editor February 6, 2017

The Thread: Nigerians are not taking Tinubu’s comments lightly

The #IStandWithNigeria national protest held today. The National theatre and Tinubu's Bourdillon home were some of the stops the protesters made. The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was…

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Op-ed Editor February 6, 2017

Chude Jideonwo: This is why we are all Cameroon

For a brief period last week across Young African Internet, we were all Cameroon.   Young activists and social media users everywhere from neighbouring Nigeria to far away came together…

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Azeez February 6, 2017

“The President is hale and hearty” | Osinbajo speaks about his phone call with Buhari (WATCH)

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said he had a lengthy phone conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday. In a statement by Laolu Akande, Special Assistant on Media and Publicity,…

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Op-ed Editor February 6, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Shaquille O’Neal, Omojuwa, Gimba Kakanda, protesters 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 February 6, 2017

I have no plan to return N26m to EFCC – Fani-Kayode

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has said he is not planning to return N26m to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as widely reported. In a statement on…

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Azeez February 6, 2017

$7.5bn loan has been secured for Lagos–Kano rail line – Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Monday said said the Federal Government had secured $7. 5bn loan for the construction of railways. Amaechi said this in Ilorin at the North…

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Roqeebah February 6, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 6th of February

Read the full stories and analyses here now!

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Tolu February 6, 2017

#Impact365: This NGO has been around for over 20 years and is still making great impact

Youth Empowerment Foundation (YEF) is one of the non-governmental bodies in Nigeria whose interests cuts across board. Youth education, health development, sports development, employability, apprenticeship, leadership and more. With over…

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Azeez February 6, 2017

Ibori denies being deported from the UK

Former Delta State governor, James Ibori has denied reports that he was deported from the United Kingdom. Ibori arrived Nigeria on Saturday after serving a 4 year jail term in…

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Azeez February 6, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. NIGERIANS IN THE UK TAKE TO HIGH COMMISSION, DEMAND TO SEE BUHARI (PHOTOS) Nigerians living in the United Kingdom besieged…

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Azeez February 6, 2017

“Your salary should be in Naira” | Tinubu responds to protests, says you have no business with the exchange rate

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Monday addressed #IstandwithNigeria protesters in Lagos State. The protesters had marched to the Bourdillon home of the former governor…

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Azeez February 6, 2017

My ministry got only 53 per cent of its 2016 budget – Fashola

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has said the ministry received only 53 per cent of the over N300bn appropriated to it 2016. Fashola said this at the ongoing…

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Azeez February 6, 2017

I am in no position to disclose Buhari’s health status – Osinbajo

The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said he is not in a position to disclose the health status of President Muhammadu Buhari to Nigerians. Osinbajo spoke with State House…

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Roqeebah February 6, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] This Nigerian has proof the Presidency lied about the photos they posted

There's a storm gathering at the doorsteps of the Presidency - the President, his media team and the wife of the President. The Governor of Ogun State and Daisy Danjuma…

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Azeez February 6, 2017

Ambode vows to ban ‘Danfo’ from Lagos roads before end of the year

Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has said he would ban commercial buses popularly known as Danfo off Lagos roads before the end of the year. He said this while speaking…

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Azeez February 6, 2017

FG cannot prosecute El-Zakzaky – Presidency

The Special Adviser to the President on Prosecution, Okoi Obono-Obla has said only the governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai can prosecute shiites leader, Ibrahim El Zakzaky. He said this during…

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Azeez February 6, 2017

What President Buhari’s personal doctor told me – Garba Shehu

Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, Garba Shehu said the President's personal doctor has confirmed he is not in any serious condition. He said this in…

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Op-ed Editor February 6, 2017

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: Nigeria’s art of flowery language

by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani In our series of letters from African journalists, novelist and writer Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani considers the art of Nigerian verbosity. My friends in the international media are…

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Azeez February 6, 2017

“I am still in support of the protest” – 2face

Music icon, Innocent Idibia also known as 2face has said he was still in support of the protest even though he was not physically present. In a telephone interview with…

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Azeez February 6, 2017

Seun Egbegbe still in custody – Police

Movie Producer, Seun Egbegbe is still in the custody of the police at Area H command, Ogudu in Lagos state, LIB reports. Egbegbe was arrested last week while trying to dupe…

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Op-ed Editor February 6, 2017

The Thread: What is Nigeria?

The events surrounding the president's health and the hush-hush treatment the presidency is giving it is, have Nigerians thinking that we are stuck in a repetitive political cycle. Do see…

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Azeez February 6, 2017

We don’t even know where our President is, protesters lament

A lawyer and human rights activists, Chidi Odinkalu has said President Muhammadu Buhari is not communicating properly with Nigerians. He said this during a protest he led to the presidential villa in…

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Azeez February 6, 2017

We are not stockpiling arms as alleged by DSS – Shi’ites

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria otherwise known as Shi'ites has told the Federal Government that Nigerians have the right to embark on peaceful protests. The group said this in reaction…

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Op-ed Editor February 6, 2017

Cheta Nwanze: Nigerians, can we stop the blame game?

by Cheta Nwanze Dear Yetunde, So here was I ready for marriage and dating a girl, Awele, whom I was head over heels for. It was great at the beginning.…

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Op-ed Editor February 6, 2017

The Thread: Tell us the truth about Buhari so we know what to pray for

Last month, rumours began circulating on the internet that President Buhari had died. This was after Buhari had proceeded to the UK on vacation, and medical check up. The president's…

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Azeez February 6, 2017

20 per cent of $30 billion loan to be used for railways – Amaechi

The Federal Government has said 20 per cent of $30 billion it plans to borrow  would be used for construction of railways across the country. This was disclosed by the…

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Editor February 6, 2017

The Media Blog: We are curious about Accelerate TV’s “The Shade Corner”

Accelerate TV is about to launch a new show. It's called "The Shade Corner" and, as the name suggests, we imagine it's going to involve a whole lot of shade…

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Azeez February 6, 2017

#IStandWithNigeria: Buhari knows what it’s like when salary is not enough – Osinbajo responds to protests

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said the cries of Nigerians have been heard by Presodent Muhammadu Buhari. Osinbajo spoke at a Consultative Forum on the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan…

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