Day: 9 August 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Maraji, Ayo Sogunro, Niacerise and others

Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…

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[The Injustice Blog] What is the worth of a Nigerian life?

There is nothing new in Nigeria because things happen in cycles. Things deemed abnormal in saner climes are accepted as the norm here. The average Nigerian is a government on…

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Buhari writes Obiano over Anambra church attack

The Presidency on Wednesday said President Muhammadu Buhari has written a letter to Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano to condole him on the church attack in Ozubulu area of the…

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2 people have died and 4 quarantined | How is this Lassa fever spread?

Yesterday, two people were reported to have lost their lives at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital where they were being treated for the Lassa fever virus. Chief Medical Director at the…

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Vera Ezimora: This woman says wives should let side chicks service their husbands (and I’ve got questions!)

by Vera Ezimora Is it just me or has there been a recent influx in the number of posts/videos of people giving women all kinds of advice about what men…

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FG to borrow more in foreign currencies – Adeosun

The Federal Government has said it will henceforth borrow less in naira and more in foreign currency. Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun told State House reporters that this was based on…

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29 things that crossed my mind while watching Banana Island Ghost

The first thing I need to say is this: You, like me, will not be able to sit still while you watch this movie. So for a while now, everyone…

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Kenya Election: Is Kenyatta set to defeat Odinga again?

by Wareez Odunayo Results of elections in Africa are known in advance because incumbents barely lose. Since 1990, sitting presidents and their anointed successors have won 80 percent of elections.…

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Obama calls for calm in Kenya Election

by Wareez Odunayo Former US President, Barack Obama has called for calm in the ongoing political situation in his father’s home country, Kenya. Speaking on the election, Obama urged the…

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Church members protest after pastor demanded $1000 offering (WATCH)

Congregation of a Detroit church started a protest during church service after the pastor requested for $1000 offering to pay for his Rolls Royce car. Watch:

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Trump fires back at Senate majority leader, McConnell

President Trump Wednesday ditched Senator Mitch McConnell due to the latter’s earlier criticism of Trump’s lack of understanding of how the legislature works. The Republican Senator who also doubles as…

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Lassa fever: 3 LUTH workers test positive

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) three health workers out of 100 under surveillance have tested positive to Lassa fever infection. LUTH’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Chris Bode, confirmed this…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 9th of August

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

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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. WE HAVE TRACED N47.2BN, $487.5M TO DIEZANI – EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said through thorough investigations…

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Ango Abdullahi is one principal loser from the anti-Igbo song

by Alexander O. Onukwue Reactions continue to trail the anti-Igbo song that has been on the internet over the past days. While there are speculations about the brains behind it,…

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For the 42 homosexuals, some Nigerian celebrities think the anti-gay law shouldn’t be

Nigerian rapper, MI Abaga’s opinion about the anti-gay law in Nigeria is rather different from what some other norm-extremists would agree with. The rapper took to Twitter on Monday saying,…

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Anambra attack: Church releases list of victims, death toll increases

The Catholic diocese of Nnewi has released the names of victims of the attack on St. Philip’s Catholic church, Ozubulu, in Anambra state. A gunman had stormed the church early…

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[The Injustice Blog] The APC-led FG has learnt nothing from Jonathan and the PDP

The All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party in the country was a coalition of several political parties majorly the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), the All Nigeria Peoples Party…

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We have no idea how much Saraki refunded – Kwara finance commissioner

Kwara State Commissioner of Finance, Demola Banu has said he has no idea how much Senate President, Bukola Saraki refunded to the state, Punch reports. Banu said, “I do not…

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[The Activism Blog] We appreciate Deji Adeyanju for leading protests demanding Buhari’s return

Deji Adeyanju, the erstwhile National Youth leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is now an activist. Adeyanju, a young and promising Nigerian youth has found himself doing something else…

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The Thread: “Amazing, incredible Kenya” | Kenyan voters get the Western seal of approval

The election which took place in Kenya yesterday saw Kenyans trooping to the polls in huge numbers and some staying overnight just to cast their votes. Just look at that…

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Those who lost in 2015 behind anti-Igbo song – Oyegun

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of being behind the anti-Igbo song in circulation. Oyegun said “perpetrators of hate-speeches,…

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Cease threats to avoid termination – Trump’s Defense Secretary, Mattis warns North Korea

The US Defense Secretary, James Mattis has warned North Korea to stop considering "actions that will lead to the end of the regime", CNN reports. In his released statement, the Secretary emphasized…

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Opinion: When did we start mocking old people?

by Solomon Okocha Over the years, I have noticed an immoral, unhealthy and insensible public display of utter disdain and disrespect for the elderly by not a few Nigerians. This…

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At least 3 killed in Kenya post-election violence

Post-election violence in Kenya has led to the death of three people after opposition leader, Raila Odinga rejected results. Two people were shot dead in the capital Nairobi on Wednesday,…

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Toke Makinwa

What’s with Toke Makinwa and her outlandish statements?

Lately, Nigerian radio personality, vlogger, an author, Toke Makinwa has been the subject of criticisms among Nigerians. Many Nigerians on social media are not taken it lightly with the 32…

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[The Legislative Blog]: Kwara govt backs Saraki, says he returned pension payments

The Kwara state government has stepped in to corroborate Senate President Bukola Saraki's claims regarding pension payment from the state after his two-term tenure as governor. In a press release…

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Libya to deport 540 Nigerians in 3 batches

Libya is set to deport 540 Nigerians beginning from August 10. Director-General, National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Julie Okah-Donli disclosed this on Wednesday at the inauguration of…

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[The Film Blog]: These guys captured the beauty of the music in Banana Island Ghost

They totally capture how we feel about the music. We came out of the cinemas looking for everything. Even Reekado Bank's 'Problem' got new swag!  Sugarboy always scores well with…

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N30trn leakage: CEOs appear before senate after arrest order

Chief Executive Officers of 30 companies accused of complicity in the frauds amounting to N30tn in the export and import value chain have appeared before the Senate probe panel. Chairman…

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