Day: 18 July 2017

Ezinne July 18, 2017

The Thread: They lied. Goodluck Jonathan fought Boko Haram successfully

Foremost analyst on all things military in the Nigerian space, @beegeaglesblog debunks one of the major criticisms of Jonathan's presidency: that GEJ did nothing to thwart Boko Haram; rather he…

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Ezinne July 18, 2017

The Thread: Blessed are our political thieves, thugs and liars

When you're tired of criticising because no one is listening or you're fed up of speaking out because no one's paying attention, what is the next best thing? Blessing, of…

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Ezinne July 18, 2017

The Thread: Interracial relationships are mostly power plays

While Nigeria may struggle with tribalism and nepotism, on the other side of the Atlantic, the nagging issue is racism, whether benign, covert or in your face. Is Love Racist?…

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Tolu July 18, 2017

These 10 photos from John Boyega’s GQ feature are why he should be your Man Crush Everyday

Does John Boyega need any more introduction? The British-Nigerian actor who was raised and has lived all his life in Pec…

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Omoleye Omoruyi July 18, 2017

37 people reportedly killed in Kaduna clash between farmers, herdsmen

About 37 people were reportedly killed in a violent clash between farmers and herdsmen in Kajuru local government, Kaduna State, TheCable reports. According to the report, the conflict began when…

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Ezinne July 18, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Tunde Leye, Toke Makinwa, Gbemi O.O 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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Omoleye Omoruyi July 18, 2017

Paris Club refund: FG releases details of payment to states

The Federal Government has released details of payments to the 36 states as the refund of “over-deductions on Paris Club, London Club Loans and Multilateral debts on the accounts of…

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Omoleye Omoruyi July 18, 2017

How Kola Aluko allegedly received $1.2bn to bribe Alison-Madueke

More details of the alleged fraud by Olajide Omokore and Akanni Aluko have emerged. As published by Sahara Reporters, the details are contained in the assets forfeiture proceedings filed against…

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Itunuoluwa July 18, 2017

U.S General says North Korea lacks capacity to hit U.S with accuracy

Vice chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff said Tuesday that North Korea is not capable of striking the United States with "any degree of accuracy" and that North's…

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Omoleye Omoruyi July 18, 2017

Etisalat Nigeria officially changes name to 9Mobile

Etisalat Nigeria have officialy announced a change of name to 9Mobile. This announcement came on Twitter, with a change of brand name and colours. "Etisalat is now 9mobile. From 9ja…

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Omoleye Omoruyi July 18, 2017

House of Reps declare support for the Executive to end power problems

The Speaker of House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, said the amount spent, annually, on generators is unacceptable. He said the House would support the Executive to find a permanent solution…

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Editor July 18, 2017

Saraki, Ekweremadu drop yet again in the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu have dropped once again in the weekly YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators. Ekweremadu in the week under review spent…

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Roqeebah July 18, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 18th of July

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija:

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Omoleye Omoruyi July 18, 2017

Joe Hart joins West Ham

West Ham United have completed the loan of England’s goalkeeper Joe Hart, with an option to buy at the end of the season. Hart, 30, joins the Hammers on a season-long loan…

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Omoleye Omoruyi July 18, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Nigeria advancing in theatre and stage performance - Lai Mohammed The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has…

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Tolu July 18, 2017

Insiders: “FG’s ban on shooting music videos outside the country is very stupid”

Recently, Nigeria's Minister for Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed announced that the Federal Government is taking steps to amend the Broadcasting Code to check the shooting of local video content…

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Editor July 18, 2017

Fan the flame: When does Fani-Kayode become a hate speaker?

by Alexander O. Onukwue As, you may have noticed, someone is particularly on Fani-Kayode's case today, and not without good reason. He’s set to enter the race to lead the…

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Omoleye Omoruyi July 18, 2017

Doyin Okupe joins ACCORD Party

Doyin Okupe has announced that he is now a member of the ACCORD Party. In a statement on Facebook on Tuesday, The Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to former…

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Op-ed Editor July 18, 2017

The Media Blog: What Pulse is doing across Nigeria is ohmygosh amazing

So our editor in chief rushes into our small space raving about this ah-mazing thing Pulse is doing. We first roll our eyes (he gets so excited about too many…

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Op-ed Editor July 18, 2017

Femke van Zeijl: ‘Oyibo’ is not a compliment

by Femke van Zeijl The opening commercials were running on the big screen but the lights were still on as we entered the cinema of Surulere’s Leisure Mall. About twenty…

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Omoleye Omoruyi July 18, 2017

4 high profile Boko Haram commanders reportedly surrender

It has been reported that a high profile Boko Haram insurgent, Konto Fanami, and three others have surrendered to the Nigerian army on Monday. According to NAN, Army Spokesman, Brig.-Gen.…

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Omoleye Omoruyi July 18, 2017

’18 Nigerian Senators under probe for alleged N367.5bn fraud’

Eighteen senators are under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged N367.5billion fraud, according to Sahara Reporters. Seven of them are on trial. A senator is…

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Omoleye Omoruyi July 18, 2017

The video was “manipulated” | FRSC reacts to clip showing female official wrestling with the driver of a moving vehicle

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Tuesday, said the recent video showing its officials struggling with the driver of a moving vehicle in Abuja was manipulated. The Corps Marshal, Boboye…

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Itunuoluwa July 18, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: LASG denies approving construction of ICT mall in Ikeja

Lagos State Government on Tuesday denied involvement with an infrastructural firm, Master Realty International Concept Ltd, allegedly reported to be parading itself as having approval to construct an ICT specialized…

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Editor July 18, 2017

Stinker: What Fani-Kayode wrote in the ‘APC cult of death’

by Alexander O. Onukwue According to Femi Fani-Kayode, the ruling All Progressives Congress, is “a cult of death”. FFK, in a new epistle bearing all of the trademarks of a Fani-Kayode…

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Omoleye Omoruyi July 18, 2017

“Serial traitor” | APC members protest, demand Banire’s removal (PHOTOS)

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Mushin, Lagos on Tuesday, marched to the Lagos State House of Assembly in Alausa, Ikeja, demanding the expulsion of the party's National…

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Itunuoluwa July 18, 2017

U.S Dollar rate crashes with Republican Healthcare bill

Following news that Republicans were unable to repeal and replace Obamacare, the U.S. dollar went crashing alongside the Republican Healthcare on Monday, Politico reports. According to CNN, the U.S dollar…

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Editor July 18, 2017

Fani-Kayode vs Osinbajo: The emerging clash of pastors

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has not been in everyone’s good books, despite his apparent astute handling of the nation in the absence of President…

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Oluwatosin Adeshokan July 18, 2017

“Nigeria isn’t ready for the ban” | 4 takeaways from FG’s move to ban artistes from shooting music videos abroad

Bringing back the 80's, the Federal Government of Nigeria is looking to ban Nigerian creatives and musicians from making films and music videos outside of Nigeria. The details of how…

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Omoleye Omoruyi July 18, 2017

Nigeria advancing in theatre and stage performance – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that the Nigeria entertainment industry is advancing in the areas of theatre and stage performances. The Minister stated this on…

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