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Day: 24 February 2017
Today’s Noisemakers: Donald Trump, Oby Ezekwesili, Feyi Fawehinmi 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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Boko Haram: Donor agencies pledge $672m to tackle humanitarian crisis
by Dolapo Adelana Fourteen donor agencies have pledged $672 million to help tackle Boko Haram humanitarian crisis, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said. According to the spokesperson for the…
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The Thread: South Africa’s xenophobia is nothing new, a South African affirms
As the debate over Soth Africans xenophobic tendencies towards other African countries continues to rage, a South Africa gives perspective and context to the whole matter. Do see below: ;
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Southern Kaduna crisis exaggerated – Commissioner
by Dolapo Adelana The Police Commissioner in Kaduna, Mr Agyole Abeh has said the crisis in Southern Kaduna has been largely exaggerated and used as a propaganda by those benefitting from…
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White House bars CNN, BuzzFeed, Politico, New York Times from press briefing
by Dolapo Adelana In a clear show of his disdain for what he terms, "fake news", the White House on Friday barred certain news networks from its press briefing. Networks…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 24th of February
Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now!
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FUT Minna orders 44 students to withdraw
by Dolapo Adelana The Federal University of Technology, Minna ob Friday asked forty-four students from various faculties withdraw over poor academic performance and examination malpractice. The university’s spokesperson, Mrs Lydian…
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The Thread: Nigeria only has herself to blame for South Africa’s xenophobic violence
The ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa against Nigerians, Zimbabweans and persons from other African countries is giving Nigerians cause to ponder on a number of matters. Some think that…
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NDLEA discovers abandoned heroin at Lagos Airport
by Dolapo Adelana Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have discovered 6.158kg of heroin abandoned at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos. The consignment which came…
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The Thread: South Africans are to blame for their own problems |#Xenophobia
This recent flare up of xenophobic violence in South Africa has made Nigerians quite angry. @afrispheric reckons South Africans are pointing fingers in the wrong direction. Do see below: ;
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Shekau kills Boko Haram spokesman
by Dolapo Adelana Leader of terrorist sect, Boko Haram has killed the group's spokesperson over a plot to remove him from power. According to AFP, Shekau stated this in an…
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The YNaija Ranking: ROK TV lands in the top 5 on this month’s Top 25 TV Station Ranking
ROK TV vaults into the top 5 this month, moving past fellow Nigeria focused cable channel EbonyLife TV to clinch the Number 5 position. The station has seen a considerable…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. “No one knows how many STDs I treated” | Tonto Dikeh says her marriage was a…
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Opinion: Buhari, Osinbajo and the politics of suspicion
by Dele Awogbeoba President Buhari health has in recent times been the main focus of the national attention. Part of the cause of this unwarranted attention stems from peoples natural…
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FG has recovered N57.9bn in anti-corruption war – AGF
by Dolapo Adelana The Federal Government says it has recovered the whopping sum of57.9 billion naira as well as $666.676 US dollars in its anti-corruption war. Accoring to PR Nigeria,…
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The YNaija Ranking: The Wedding Party retains the Number 1 position on our top 10 film countdown
The Wedding Party maintains its number one position on this month’s top 10 film ranking. A little over a month ago we said it had smashed every single film record…
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Why I flogged Bayelsa Radio staff – Manager
by Dolapo Adelana The General Manager, Radio Bayelsa, John Idumange on Friday said he flogged four union leaders of the station in self-defence. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
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PDP: Why I met Anenih – Sheriff
by Dolapo Adelana The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff says he visited former chairman of the party's Board of Trustees (BOT), Chief Tony Anenih…
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$330,000 fraud: Appeal Court affirms ex-Lagos Court registrar’s 10-year imprisonment
by Dolapo Adelana The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal has dismissed an application filed by a former Lagos court registrar, Oluronke Rosulu, who was sentenced to 10 years…
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The YNaija Ranking: Urban 96.5 is still Number 1 on our Top 10 Radio Stations Ranking
Urban FM continues to enjoy strong talkability and listenership as it retains its number one position on this month's ranking. Beat FM takes the number 2 spot, pushing Wazobia FM to…
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FG doing all it can to protect poultry industry – Osinbajo
by Dolapo Adelana Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday met with representatives of the poultry industry for the second time in a week. The meeting is in line with the…
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Dasuki’s lawyer stalls trial
by Dolapo Adelana The trial of a former National Security Adviser, NSA, to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) before Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)…
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The Thread: Buhari’s media aides continue to put their feet in their mouths
We've said it before, the members of the presidential media team do not know how to talk. Each time they do, they do not do their boss any favours. See…
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Ex-Customs DG, Dikko forfeits 17 vehicles to FG
by Dolapo Adelana Justice S.M Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna Friday gave an interim order of forfeiture of the seventeen vehicles found in the warehouse of…
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BREAKING: FG fires all directors in NCAA
by Dolapo Adelana The Federal Government has sacked all the nine directors of the nine directorates in the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Nigerian Tribune reports. The development may not…
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Trump lashes out at media, calls CNN, “Clinton News Network” (WATCH)
by Dolapo Adelana US President Donald Trump, has once again lashed out at the media. Speaking on Friday at the Conservative Conference at the National Harbour, Maryland, Trump said he…
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“We’re going to build a wall…”, Trump insists (WATCH)
by Dolapo Adelana US President Donald Trump insists that he is going to build a wall. Trump, reiterated his commitment to building a wall on Friday while speaking at the…
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Lai Mohammed remains the worst minister in Nigeria | See the latest YNaija Effectiveness Ranking
Little has changed since last week when Lai Mohammed took over from Kemi Adeosun as Nigeria's worst minister on our list. Since then, Mohammed has moved on from offering garbled and…
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The Film Blog: We’re loving what we’re seeing of ‘Isoken’ [WATCH]
Written, produced and directed by Jade Osiberu, who we are, admittedly, partial to (how could we not? She gave us Gidi Up after all), Isoken is said to be "a…
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Rotimi Akeredolu debuts at #10, Governor Ambode retains the top spot | The latest YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors
This week's YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors sees little movement as Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state retains the top spot. The Governor has, in the past week, seen little…
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The September Standard
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- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- The Future Awards Africa 2024: How Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James Served High-Fashion Mastery as Hosts
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
The September Standard
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
- Idia Aisien’s Comeback to Style 101: Will She Revive the Magic?
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- The Future Awards Africa 2024: How Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James Served High-Fashion Mastery as Hosts
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy