Day: 19 August 2017

Azeez August 19, 2017

Buhari meets Osinbajo, security chiefs

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday met Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and security chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting was held inside his official residence. The meeting was Buhari’s…

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Tolu August 19, 2017

President Buhari’s security team has a case to answer for allowing “supporters” throng his convoy

103 days into his medical vacation in London and President Muhammadu Buhari lands again on the soil of Nigeria. A return that was widely and aggressively clamoured for by Nigerians…

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Tolu August 19, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 19th of August

Read the full stories and analyses here:

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Azeez August 19, 2017

Fake news need competition | Trump touts support for Steve Bannon

President Donald Trump on Saturday thanked his former strategist, Steve Bannon for his service after sacking him as White House chief strategist. "I want to thank Steve Bannon for his…

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Ezinne August 19, 2017

The Thread: TwitterNG remembers Dr Stella Adadevoh, Nigeria’s hero

Three years ago, Dr Stella Adadevoh literally stood in the gap as she defended Lagos against the spread of the Ebola virus. That decision cost her her life. However, Lagosians…

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Ezinne August 19, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, Peregrino Brimah and others [The President’s return edition]

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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Azeez August 19, 2017

I am extremely happy Buhari is back in good health – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said he is "extremely happy" that President Muhammadu Buhari is back to Nigeria. He said this while speaking to State House Correspondents after Buhari's return.…

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Ezinne August 19, 2017

The Thread: “What do we do with a problem like Miley?” | Twitter disses Miley Cyrus over new album

Miley Cyrus is already getting flak for her new album Younger Now. Kelechi Okafor, actress and dance instructor eviscerates the country singer with this thread. She accuses Miley of appropriating…

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Azeez August 19, 2017

Osinbajo welcomes Buhari at Abuja airport (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Nigeria after 103 days in London where he received treatment. He was received by the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and some governors. See photos below:

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Editor August 19, 2017

As Buhari returns, would he consider more visits?

by Alexander O. Onukwue As the Presidential jet touched down at the Abuja airport, state Governors, service chiefs, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, and members of the Buhari media…

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Editor August 19, 2017

How will Buhari move to heal a divided nation?

by Alexander O. Onukwue President Buhari has returned to Nigeria from London after a three-month medical leave, fully re-energised and ready to hit a long streak of change, it can…

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Editor August 19, 2017

The sweet coincidence of remembering Stella Adadevoh and Buhari’s return

by Alexander O. Onukwue It was on this day in 2014 that Nigeria said goodbye to one of its most heroic public servants, Stella Ameyo Adadevoh. Not that it needs…

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Azeez August 19, 2017

The good work continues | Saraki welcomes Buhari

Senate President Bukola Saraki has welcomed President Muhammadu Buhari back to Nigeria. In a statement signed by his media aide, Yusuph Olaniyonu on Saturday, Saraki thanked God for the safe…

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Ezinne August 19, 2017

The Thread: #ResumeOrResign protest group ecstatic about their role in Buhari’s return

Finally! After 103 days with the Queen, not counting the first 50 days spell, President Buhari is on his way back to Nigeria. Interestingly, this comes after #ResumeOrResign Protesters staged…

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Op-ed Editor August 19, 2017

Opinion: Rid yourself of the ‘Bandwagon Effect’ and take full control of your life

by Nimi Princewill The more people believe in a thing, the easier it becomes to gradually lure other people into jumping on the bandwagon in agreement. The bandwagon effect has…

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Azeez August 19, 2017

The moment President Buhari arrived Nigeria (WATCH)

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Nigeria from London where he received medical treatment. Buhari had left the shores of Nigeria on May 7 and has been abroad for 103 days.…

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Azeez August 19, 2017

APC welcomes Buhari, commends Osinbajo for ‘competent leadership’

The All Progressives Congress has welcomed President Muhammadu Buhari back to the country. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi in a statement thanked the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo…

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Azeez August 19, 2017

BREAKING: Buhari arrives Nigeria after 103 days abroad

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Nigeria after spending 103 days abroad. He was received by top government officials led by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. Buhari took the National salute…

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Azeez August 19, 2017

Buhari’s return has nothing to do with protests – Adesina

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has said that President Muhammadu Buhari's return has nothing to with the protests. While speaking with reporters at the…

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Azeez August 19, 2017

Just In: Osinbajo, governors arrive Abuja airport to welcome Buhari

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is currently at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to receive President Muhammadu Buhari. Governors at the airport include Imo State Governor, Rochas…

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Editor August 19, 2017

[The Church Blog] House on the Rock hosts Dr. Morris Cerullo (PHOTOS)

Dr. Morris Cerullo, who is the President of Morris Cerullo World Evangelism, founded in 1961, has been traveling to the developing nations of the world for over seven decades. He…

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Oluwatosin Adeshokan August 19, 2017

[The Film Blog] Two Nigerian movies are going to the Toronto International Film Festival

The Toronto film festival is one of the best and diverse film festivals in the world. Since its establishment in 1976, the festival has grown and is arguably one of…

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Editor August 19, 2017

Buhari’s return is wonderful, but “oyoyo”?

by Alexander O. Onukwue All is set for the reception of the Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, in Abuja this Saturday. Buhari, 74, has been…

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Editor August 19, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] There is nothing a woman can do that justifies her being beaten to death

Every few weeks, a story like the one that broke last weekend pops up on the Nigerian corner of the Internet. The story is generally the same, a woman either…

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Azeez August 19, 2017

Trump hints at Afghanistan agreement with generals

US President Donald Trump on Saturday hinted that he and top U.S. generals have agreed on a new strategy for the war in Afghanistan. "Important day spent at Camp David with…

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Oludolapo Adelana August 19, 2017

How protests groups prevailed on the president to return

by Alexander O. Onukwue There were all night vigils held in front of Abuja House in London. Some accounts have it that the noise made by protesters was so constant…

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Editor August 19, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Lebanon just joined Jordan in repealing their ‘Marry The Rapist’ law.

It seems the world really is upside down in 2017. The last place you'd expect to see Nazis, is in the United States, but they seem to be crawling out…

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Op-ed Editor August 19, 2017

Dele Momodu: The shape of 2019 election

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, let me do a recap of my last column for the benefit of those who might have missed that important forecast of who and what…

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Editor August 19, 2017

[YNaija 2019] What to expect from your ideal candidate

by Usman Alabi What do you expect from your ideal candidate in 2019, especially given the present state of the polity? It is not possible that electorates do not have…

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Azeez August 19, 2017

No court acquitted Dammy Krane, he is not free – Jet company

Jet company, Tap Jets which was allegedly defrauded by Dammy Krane has said the singer is far from free. Recall that the singer had announced earlier this week that he…

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