Day: 8 February 2017

#BBNaija: What better way to bond than in onesies + more highlights

Another day, another opportunity to get the housemates to live in unity. Since Biggie is keen on uniting the housemates, he introduced a means of pairing them up for the…

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The Thread: “This black soot thing will show you what people in the creeks of Niger Delta pass through”

Port Harcourt is grappling with an environmental hazard that has the residents fearing for their lives. Do see below: Osinbajo, Clean…

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Today’s Noisemakers: Donald Trump, Chydee, Jayseen 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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I speak with President Buhari everyday – sister

The elder sister of President Muhammad Buhari, Hajiya Rakiya has said she speaks with the President everyday since he left for London. In an interview with NAN, the 84-year-old appealed…

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Soldiers brutalise physically-challenged man for ‘wearing camouflage’ (WATCH)

Two soldiers assaulted a physically-challenged man in a location reported to be Onitsha, Anambra State for wearing a camouflage. A Facebook user, Prince Ifeanyichukwu Emmanuel posted a video which has…

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Opinion: Is Cross-Dressing the New fashion Craze?

by Tony Ogunlowo Our youth are always importing fashions and habits from abroad, copying trends and adopting them as their own. The end result is that sometimes they often look…

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EFCC arraigns 4 for $1m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arraigned four persons before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja on a 9-count charge bordering on…

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The Thread: Are Goodluck Jonathan and President Buhari really the same?

As Twitter NG tries to navigate the events surrounding the Presidents health, folks on different sides of the divide are taking potshots at each other, particularly at those whom they…

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Senate can approve Buhari’s vacation extension without sitting – Presidency

The Presidency on Wednesday said the Senate does not need to sit to approve President Muhammadu Buhari's vacation extension letter. Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Ita…

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There’s a threat to my life, ex-Katsina gov Shema cries out

Former governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shema has raised alarm that there is a threat to his life. Shema who is facing trial for alleged N11 billion fraud broke down in…

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. ‘BUHARI WRITES OSINBAJO TO SEND ONNOGHEN’S NAME TO SENATE President Muhammadu Buhari has written a letter to Acting President Yemi…

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Meet K’Ola – MTV’s new VJ

Some of you may or may not know that MTV has a gorgeous new VJ. They went through rigorous processes late last year in order to select the perfect candidate…

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Multimodal West Africa to prepare Nigeria’s transportation and logistics sector for growth

Nigeria’s leading transport and logistics experts will gather for the historic maiden edition of Multimodal West Africa 2017 (MMWA) from Tuesday, 14th to Thursday, 16th March 2017 at the Landmark…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 8th of February

Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now!

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Myoa Rounds Up Nigerian Tour With Listening Session Before Leaving For The Grammys

Soul Pop Singer MYOA, who has been in town for a while, held a listening session for members of the press on Thursday the 27th of January, 2017, before jetting…

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DSS detains 5 officials for brutalising teachers

The Department of State Security (DSS) has detained five of its personnel for allegedly brutalizing teachers at the Federal Government Girls College in Calabar. It was learnt that they were…

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The Sexuality Blog: ‘We Are Flowers’ – An anthology celebrating LGBT life in Nigeria

Featuring a  collection of creative non-fiction, poetry, art work, photography by straight and LGBT artists, this is the first volume of the annual anthology project, 14: An Anthology of Queer Art, titled We…

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Buhari’s case not comparable to Yar’Adua’s – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Tourism, Lai Mohammed has said the medical condition of President Muhammadu Buhari and former President Umar Yar'Adua is incomparable. He said this while responding to State…

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Maybe Trump’s executive orders have been a little exaggerated

“People want change.” “President Trump is delivering that change.” If we didn't know better, we'd credit those words to Josh Earnest, the Press secretary to the Obama-led White House but…

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Just In: NJC extends Onnoghen’s tenure as acting Chief Justice

The National Judicial Council on Wednesday extended the acting tenure of Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria. The NJC made the decision at an emergency meeting it held in…

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Nigerian leaders only think of their families – Sanusi

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has said the bulk of Nigerian leaders are selfish. Sanusi said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the award presentation ceremony of ‘Most Security…

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Bags of money , guns recovered from Justice Ademola tendered in court

The Federal Government on Wednesday tendered bags of cash, guns and other items allegedly recovered by operatives of the State Security Service from the house of Justice Adeniyi Ademola to…

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There’s nothing sweeter than a treat at Andies Candies

For all those with a sweet tooth, your cravings fix is here! Indulge yourself, sweeten your love, and make celebrations & events yummy with candies from candy store, Andies Candies.…

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PDP not praying for Buhari’s death – Makarfi

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it is not praying for the death of President Muhammadu Buhari. Chairman of PDP National Caretaker Committee, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, stated this on…

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Tunde Leye: What trends will influence production and consumption over the next decade?

by Tunde Leye So there are a couple of trends I’ve noticed that I think will shape businesses that succeed and scale over the next decade because they will essentially…

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There’s no reason to release updates on Buhari’s health – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Tourism, Lai Mohammed has said there is no reason to give Nigerians daily bulletin on the health status of President Muhammadu Buhari. Mohammed said this on…

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Arese Ugwu, Tara Durotoye, Osayie Allile & others at the launch of BusinessDay’s The CEO magazine (PHOTOS)

BusinessDay Media Limited launched its new digital millennial magazine, TheCEO on Friday, 27th of January at the Remy Martin XO Club. TheCEO magazine is specially curated to tell African stories of entrepreneurs,…

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Lawyer sues Kashamu Buruji for alleged threats to life

Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial district, Kashamu Burji has been sued by a lawyer, Babatunde Olokun for alleged unlawful arrest, continuous threat to life, harassment and infringement on fundamental human…

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APC buying voters cards to rig Anambra election – APGA

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of buying voters cards to fig the upcoming Anambra Governorship election. APGA said this through the state-owned…

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New quiz programme, The Movie Buff Show premieres on Africa Magic

The Movie Buff Show, a new quiz television programme, is set to premiere this Saturday, February 4, 2017, on Africa Magic Showcase. Film journalist and TV presenter, Isabella Akinseye, is…

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