Day: 7 August 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Buhari, Reno Omokri, Sam Hart and others

1 Buhari Following the dastardly attack in St Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Anambra state, President Buhari tweeted his criticism, assuring Nigerians of their security. Reactions: 2. Reno…

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Invest in Nigeria now or regret in 10 years | Osinbajo tells foreign investors

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo had asked investors to take advantage of the opportunities in Nigeria or regret in 10 years time. He said this while speaking at the presidential villa…

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Anambra shooting was not a terror attack – Obiano

Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano has dismissed insinuations that the shooting of worshippers at St Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu, was a terror attack. Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra,…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 7th of August

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

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3 Lagos-bound passengers kidnapped in Rivers released

The Police in Rivers State has said three out of five Lagos-bound passengers who were kidnapped on Monday have been released. Police spokesman Nnamdi Omoni announced this in Port Harcourt.…

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I was never indicted of any crime | Dropped ICPC nominee says

Sa’adu Alanamu, one of those whose nomination to the board of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other offences Commission (ICPC) was withdrawn said he was not indicted by the agency. There…

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[The Activism Blog] The good guys at BudgIT just showed us Lagos’ budget exceeds its revenue

Last week was a sweet sour experience for the BudgIT family. The Twitter account of Seun Onigbinde, its Co-founder was hacked by an unknown individual on the 3rd of August…

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[The Injustice Blog] The Police has some questions to answer on the 42 alleged homosexuals

The Lagos State government on August 03, 2017, arraigned 42 individuals before a magistrate court on a one-count charge bordering on homosexuality. They were 28 Adults and 12 minors. 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. BUHARI WILL ONLY RETURN IF HIS DOCTORS PERMIT – FEMI ADESINA The Special Adviser to the president on media and…

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S’East governors, Ndigbo responsible for Anambra church attack – Nnamdi Kanu

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has said enemies of Igbo people were responsible for the attack on worshippers in a Catholic church in Anambra. While…

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FG plans to submit 2018 budget to N’Assembly in October

Director General, Budget Office of the Federation, Ben Akabueze has said the 2018 Executive Budget proposal would be submitted to the National Assembly in October. He announced this at the opening of…

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Buhari will not resign, he did not breach any law – Presidency

The Presidency on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari would not resign , as he has not breached any law in the country. Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu…

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Obasanjo, Babangida searching for Buhari’s successor – Lawmaker

Lawmaker, Kassim Mohammed Kassim has said three former Nigerian leaders were already searching for President Muhammadu Buhari's successor. Kassim, who is the chairman of The Democratic Youth Congress said former leaders…

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Opinion: Who will tell Nnamdi Kanu and his followers that they are deluded?

by Olalekan Waheed Adigun The story is told of an Emperor whose obsession with clothes is second to none. His love for clothes was so much that he spent all…

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Don’t listen to IPOB | APGA tells Anambra electorate

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has asked electorate in Anambra State to shun the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), calling for the cancellation of the governorship poll in the…

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Hail the Bishop! How do we stop the praise-singing of crooked people?

by Alexander O. Onukwue As reflections continue over the tragic killing of Sunday worshippers in a Church in Anambra state, the central figure and supposed target of the attackers, Aloysius…

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[The Legislative Blog]: Our Reps just received 200 Peugeot cars but they still claim they’re suffering

"More than two years into a four-year tenure, only 175 members have been supplied the cars. Others are still paying from their pockets to work and the suffering continues. Members…

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Trump is working hard from home but not on vacation

President Donald Trump reiterated in a tweet Monday that his time away from the White House was not a vacation. The President is currently working from his golf course at…

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Police arrest suspects involved in Anambra church attack

The Anambra State Police command said it has arrested suspects involved in the attack on St. Philips Catholic Church in Ozubulu area of the state. The police had said 11 people…

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The Future Project and Microsoft Nigeria announces call for application for Accelerate the Economy through Youth in Enterprise (Accelerate LABS)

The Future Project in collaboration with Microsoft Nigeria today announced the call for application for accelerate the Economy through Youth in Enterprise (Accelerate LABS). Accelerate LABS is the activation of…

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EFCC arrests Nigerian traveling to Dubai with 849 ATM cards

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a Nigerian, Yasir Salihu Abdullahi, who was traveling to Dubai with 849 Automated Teller Machine cards of various Nigerian banks. According to…

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Raila Odinga vs Uhuru Kenyatta: Final statements before the Kenya election tomorrow

The general elections in Kenya are scheduled to be held August 08, 2017, where 19,743,716 registered voters will choose between the incumbent president, Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga. As expected,…

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YNaija Editorial: What’s the fate of the rest of the nation if Boko Haram is yet undefeated?

Moving around the nation's economic capital of Lagos, you can smell the fear all around - a situation that would have been almost improbable two years ago when it didn't…

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Just In: Aisha Buhari returns to London

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari has returned to the United Kingdom where President Muhammadu Buhari is currently receiving treatment, Punch reports. The newspaper reports that Mrs. Buhari returned to…

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Anambra killing: Remember that thing Osinbajo said about church corruption

by Alexander O. Onukwue On June 18 at a Sunday service, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo encouraged Christian leaders to begin the anti-corruption fight in the Church. Prof Osinbajo’s call was…

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Chelsea owner Abramovich divorces third wife

Chelsea Football club owner, Roman Abramovich and his partner, Dasha Zhukova, have separated. Abramovich's spokesman, John Mann revealed this in a statement on Monday. “After 10 years together, the two…

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Church Crawler: Calmness, simplicity and network problems at The Elevation Church

If you've never been to a church that comes off as uncoordinated and noisy, you might not appreciate the value of being in a church that's simple, coordinated and excellent.…

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There can’t be a substitute for Buhari – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed says the Federal Government has been functioning well, despite the absence of President Muhammadu Buhari. While speaking with journalists, Mohammed said there can…

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United States will respond to Russia’s move to expel diplomats by Sept 1

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said Monday that the United States will respond to Russia's government's move to cut American diplomatic staff in Russia by over 700, according to…

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