Day: 19 July 2017

The Thread: “We are a country of hypocrites” | Twitter NG reacts to Buhari’s absence

We did say that until the president returns, Nigerians will continue to ask "where is Buhari". Bear in mind that Nigeria is a country that engages in strict partisan politics,…

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LG poll: We’ll defend Tinubu’s dynasty – Ambode

Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode says he and loyalists of the All progressives Congress (APC) will defend the dynasty of the national leader of the party, Bola Tinubu during…

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Today’s Noisemakers: John Boyega, Ohimai Amaize, Nathaniel Bassey 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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[The Alausa Blog]: Lagos partners private inistitution on transforming Onikan to Africa’s tourism hub 

The Lagos State Government has sealed a major partnership with world’s second largest private foundation, Ford Foundation on the total regeneration of Lagos Island and transformation of Onikan axis to…

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How to change course, institution – JAMB

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the change of courses and institutions for 2017/2018 admission procedures. JAMB’s Head of Public Relations, Fabian Benjamin made this known in…

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U.S Supreme Court rejects part of Trump’s travel ban

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a bid on Wednesday by President Donald Trump to block a judge's ruling that prevented the travel ban on people from six Muslim-majority countries from…

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“I want to tell you that the children are fine” | Lagos CP speaks on abducted pupils

The Lagos state commissioner of police, Fatai Owoseni says the six pupils abducted from Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, Epe, are fine. The pupils – Peter Jonah, Isiaq Rahmon, Adebayo…

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UN Deputy Sec Gen, Amina Mohammed gives details of visit to Osinbajo (VIDEO)

United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretarty General, Amina Mohammed led three officials on a visit to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. She came from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Mohammed…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 19th of July

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

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Lai Mohammed explains FG’s directive on shooting of music videos in Nigeria

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said he was not appointed Minister to develop the economy of other countries at the expense of the Nigerian economy.…

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What Igbos must do for Biafra to become a reality – Nnamdi Kanu

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has urged pro-Biafrans to sit at home come November 18 if they want to Biafra to be actualized. Kanu…

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Alvaro Morata on the verge of joining Chelsea

Chelsea are close to signing Alvaro Morata, Sky Sport Italia's Gianluca Di Marzio reports. The Premier League champions have apparently wasted no time in resolving their search for a new lead striker to…

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Let’s recognise our young tycoons at Africa’s most prestigious young people’s awards: SME100Nigeria 25 under 25 Entrepreneurs

We invite you to nominate an entrepreneur to win in the SME 100 Nigeria 25 under 25 Entrepreneurs Awards. Nominations can be done here: . com/sme/Nominate See Awards Details This is…

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NUPENG dissociates its drivers from Apapa fracas

Workers of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) have said none of its members in Petroleum Tanker Drivers unit was shot by Mobile Police officer in Apapa…

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Is Paris Club refund the litmus test for restructuring?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The argument for restructuring has been that states will have more powers to determine their growth and development based on the resources at their disposal. The…

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. NYSC RELEASES ORIENTATION COURSE FOR STREAM II BATCH A CORPS MEMBERS The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released its orientation course…

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NYSC releases orientation course for Stream II Batch A corps members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released its orientation course for Stream 2, Batch “A” corps members. In a statement released by NYSC on its social media platforms Friday, July 21, 2017,…

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Kemi Adetiba and Temitayo Eyitayo Announced as New Influencers for Remy Martin (Bs #OneLifeLiveThem Campaign!

Award winning director, Kemi Adetiba and CEO of 24 Apparel, Temitayo Eyitayo are the new influencers for the ongoing Remy Martin "One Life / Live Them" campaign. The campaign celebrates…

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[The Legislative Blog]: Senate passes Whistleblower Protection Bill – 5 things you should know

The Nigerian Senate has just passed a bill that seeks to protect those who expose corrupt practices in government - otherwise known as whistleblowers. Senate President, Bukola Saraki shared the…

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N’Delta groups support Nnamdi kanu to boycott Anambra election

Some Niger Delta militant groups have reportedly declared their support for the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),  Nnamdi Kanu, over his decision to boycott the forthcoming governorship…

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Court reportedly orders interim forfeiture of Alison-Madueke’s assets

A federal high court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of an estate in Banana Island reportedly owned by Diezani Alison-Madueke. The court also ordered the temporary seizure of…

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Army intercepts wives, children of Boko Haram insurgents in Yobe

The Nigerian Army Wednesday said it had intercepted 37 people suspected to be wives and children of Boko Haram terrorists after they escaped from the insurgents’ custody. A statement issued…

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Opinion: 3 reasons why Lai Mohammed’s proposed ban makes no sense

by Abayomi G. Omotayo This is for all the current opposition parties who may one day become the ruling party. A vociferous spokesperson of your party does not necessarily translate…

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Nigeria is one of the greatest countries in the world – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has described Nigeria as one of the greatest countries in the world and will “probably” measure with the 15th largest economies in 10 years time. Osinbajo…

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Aregbesola’s Paris Club Fund: Workers’ salaries or LAUTECH?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Thirty-four thousand students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) have been at home since 2015. Reason: the Governments of Osun and Oyo States have refused…

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Peter Okoye derides group calling for his arrest

Peter Okoye of P-Square, has responded to a call for his arrest by an APC youth group after he angrily made a comment on the plans by the Nigerian government…

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Opinion: Rape, incest and the culture of silence in Nigeria

by Stand To End Rape (STER) Initiative Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP Act) 2015 clarifies that rape is intentionally penetrating the private part of another person with any other…

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MASSOB gives Igbos in the North date to start returning home

The Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State Biafra (MASSOB) has declared August as the month of “mass return” for the Igbo living in the North. A statement issued in…

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Police confirm 33 dead in Fulani, villagers clash in Kaduna

The Nigerian Police Wednesday said that calm has been restored to villages in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, where 33 people died in clashes between villagers and Fulani.…

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APC primary in Lagos turns bloody, Ward Chairman injured (PHOTOS)

The Lagos State All Progressive Congress (APC) primary election in Odi-Olowo on Tuesday reportedly ended with violence. Photos of the Ward L Chairman, Demola Hakeem Saka, showing he was attacked and…

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