Day: 15 August 2017

EbonyLife Films lands third major international festival premiere with The Royal Hibiscus Hotel

We won't forget in a hurry, the record-breaking EbonyLife film, The Wedding Party. From being chosen for screening at the worlds most important publicly attended film festival to becoming the…

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EFCC

EFCC recovers N553m allegedly stolen by South-East politicians

The Zonal Head of Operations of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Johnson Babalola, on Tuesday in Enugu said it has recovered N553.77 million from corrupt politicians in the…

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Today’s Noisemakers: Kim Kardashian, Mark Heyer, 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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“This is what you see when white women care about black D, but not black people | Twitter drags Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian is once again hugging the limelight, this time not for any racy videos and pictures, but for opening her mouth wide and telling Blacks to get over racism.…

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Three bomb explosions rocked Ajilari Cross area of Maiduguri on Tuesday night.

27 killed, 83 injured as suicide bombers attack Maiduguri

Suicide bombers suspected to be members of Boko Haram have reportedly killed at least 27 people and wounded 83 in Maiduguri, Borno, Reuters reports. The report: A woman bomber blew…

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Mules are so so in! Here are 10 amazing picks from Instagram

‘They’re so strenuous to wear especially the heeled ones as they put pressure on the middle part of the feet…

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Nnamdi Kanu inspects ‘Biafra Secret Service’ (WATCH)

The leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Tuesday, inspected a guard of honour of the Biafra Secret Service (BSS) in Umuahia, Abia State. What the BSS is:…

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[The Injustice Blog] The elite MUST be forced to send their children to Nigerian public schools

“If you don’t see anything wrong when leaders flash the images of their sibling’s matriculation or graduation ceremonies in some of the world’s most prestigious or elitist universities, you shouldn’t…

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Buhari calls Sierra Leone’s Koroma over recent mudslide

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent his condolences to President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma over the recent mudslide that has led to the death of over 300, leaving 2,000…

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The Whistleblower policy has been a success – Adeosun

The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun Tuesday, in Abuja at a seminar organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) on “The Whistleblower Policy and its Implication for Public Servants’’…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 15th of August

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

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The Thread: “Don’t die for this country. Don’t waste your blood” | TwitterNG reacts to Charly Boy’s attack

Not satisfied with their daily sit-down at Unity Fountain to protest Buhari's absence, Adeyanju, Charly Boy and the #ResumeorResign group took it up a notch by going to Wuse Market…

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Roc Nation, Temple Music releases “Water & Fire” by Bisola and Jeff Akoh

Temple Music artistes, Big Brother Naija Runners-Up, Bisola Aiyeola and former Project Fame West African winner, Jeff Akoh team up to deliver a new hot single, Water & Fire. Water…

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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. “Shame! Shame!” | Protesters Boo Trump In New York Thousands of protesters Monday night, booed U.S. president Donald Trump as…

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Theresa May drafts new plans to exit the EU

by Adedotun Michael Britain is set to announce a plan to push for a customs partnership with the European Union (EU) which would deflect the need for a customs border…

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Anambra election: Gov Willie Obiano emerges APGA candidate

The incumbent governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano Tuesday, in a primary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), held at Prof. Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Centre, Awka, emerged as the…

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The Thread: Here’s what Ambode should do about Computer Village instead

Every one knows Ambode has one goal for Lagos state: turning it into a mega city. And nothing will stand in the way of the governor achieving this- not danfo…

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ASUU strike: Continued exodus to Cyprus and Benin Republic?

by Adedotun Michael Chigozie Obioma, the author of the Booker nominated and well-received novel ‘The Fishermen’ was a student at the Cyprus International University. In a piece in January last…

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Count down to the Funny by Nature 2017 comedy show by Honeytongue Entertainment

Guess what’s happening this weekend, It is the Honeytongue Entertainment's Funny by Nature 2017 comedy show which will be holding at Excellence Hotel, Ogba, Lagos State. It will be the…

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Eketi Edima Ette: The cost of Integrity is priceless

Let me share something about integrity. If you want to go far in life, make integrity your currency. But first, be certain that it is the currency with which you…

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Bukola-Saraki-YNaija

Bill on hate speech, jungle justice will be given priority – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yusuph Olaniyonu, has said the passage of bills against hate speech and jungle…

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Not too young to run

What about ASUU strike and #NotTooYoungToRun?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The opinion pieces and comments are still rolling on the passage of the Not Too Young To Run Bill by both Houses of the National Assembly.…

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Trump’s immigration reforms to yield $1 trillion by 2027

by Adedotun Michael An extensive report by the Heritage Foundation has revealed that President Donald Trump’s merit immigration reform will save $1 trillion in various taxpayer-funded welfare and aid programs, Breitbart reports.…

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ASUU strike: How soon will the government intervene?

by Alexander O. Onukwue One of the dilemmas facing students on Nigerian campuses where lecturers have downed tools in compliance with the ASUU strike is the duration for which the…

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Trump calls CEOs who left manufacturing council “grandstanders”

by Adedotun Michael President Trump seems unperturbed by the unexpected resignation of three CEOs from his administration’s manufacturing council – a group of business leaders tapped to advise the president…

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Femi Adesina’s statement on Buhari’s medical bill makes absolutely no sense

by Wareez Odunayo “I do not know who is paying for his treatment, but as a President, he has a right to be treated by the country.” The above statement…

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The people of Maiduguri are finished – Shekau (WATCH)

The leader of the Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau has threatened to carry out fresh attacks in Maiduguri, Borno state. This comes after he said: On June 10, “This is just the…

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PDP

You have failed Nigerians, PDP tells APC

The People's Democratic Party (PDP), has replied the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), over comments made about former President, Goodluck Jonathan, saying the party has reneged on its promises…

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ASUU strike: 4 trades and apprenticeships for affected students

by Alexander O. Onukwue The average ASUU strike lasts at least four months. If you think about that, you would note that there is a lot one can do with…

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Opinion: Welcome to Nigeria, the animal kingdom

by Michael Ace Perhaps you might want to remind me I am as well a Nigerian. The dirt I smell every time I breathe tells me that. What about the…

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