Day: 4 October 2017

Ezinne October 4, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Femi Fani-Kayode, Cheta Nwanze, Aisha Yesufu 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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Editor October 4, 2017

[The Activism Blog] #IFollowTheMoney is championing transparency and accountability in government

While we are still impressed with the performance of BudgIT,  another Non-Governmental Organisation, Follow the money, an initiative of Connected Development [CODE] founded by Hamzat Lawal and Oludotun Babayemi has joined…

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Azeez October 4, 2017

Magu should be arrested and presented before November 7 | Reps order

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant against the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu. The warrant was issued…

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Editor October 4, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] What FG can learn from Internet Service Providers

Now that it's been confirmed that the Federal Government of Nigeria is spying on its citizens through its frequent request for user information of Nigerians from Internet and Telecoms Companies…

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Azeez October 4, 2017

Why governors can’t be blamed for diverting bailout funds – Reps member

Lawmaker representing Akure North/South Federal Constituency of Ondo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ajisafe Olowookere has supported governors who divert part of their bailout funds for other projects.…

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Editor October 4, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Is Nigeria planning the Biya example?

Cameroon is currently embroiled in a major crisis. The calls for secession in the Southern region of the country has led to lots of casualties due to the confrontation between…

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Editor October 4, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] The increasing intolerance for social media in Africa

When some individuals referred to Africa as the Dark Continent, many thought it was because of our inability to power our economy through constant electricity supply or due to our…

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Azeez October 4, 2017

We have recovered N50bn excessive bank charges on customers – CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it has recovered over N50 billion as excessive charges imposed on customers by banks so far. CBN spokesperson, Isaac Okorafor, said this at…

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Editor October 4, 2017

[The Church Blog] RCCG’s rehabilitation home for drug addicts is highly commendable

The Redeemed Christian Church of God on Tuesday in Lagos finally commissioned a rehabilitation home to help those addicted to drugs. Christ Against Drug Abuse Ministry (CADAM), initially founded in…

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Roqeebah October 4, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 4th of October

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

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Ezinne October 4, 2017

The Thread: “Buhari does not want to see Kachikwu, period!” | Aisha Yesufu’s perspective on the leaked memo

Political Twitter Nigeria is astir again after the memo by Minister of State for Petroleum Resources to Mr President was leaked. In the memo, Kachikwu accused the Group Managing Director…

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Editor October 4, 2017

[The Activism Blog] How RCCG is fighting Drug Abuse

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), unarguably the largest Pentecostal movement in the world with presence in over 100 Nations including Arab Nations; over the years has shown a…

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Sponsor October 4, 2017

Opportunity for African Writers: Call for entry to the 2017 Imbubé Creative Writing Prize (N200,000 cash prize)

Introduction: “There is that great proverb — that until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter. That did not come to…

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Samuel Okike October 4, 2017

The Late 5: Ibe Kachikwu’s leaked petition sparks fresh controversy; AGF says Diezani will not be repatriated to Nigeria; and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today. “VERY SOON, NIGERIA WILL DRINK HER CRUDE OIL” That's the warning former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili, has for the federal government…

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Sponsor October 4, 2017

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Dr. Yadi Alakija, Ambassador of Norway to Nigeria, Jens-Petter Kjemprud, others attend private screening of The Lost Café in Abuja (PHOTOS)

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday hosted the screening of the much-anticipated film, ‘The Lost Café’, directed by Kenneth Gyang and produced by Regina Udalor. Guests at the…

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Adegbite Adedotun October 4, 2017

Tillerson dismisses report that he considered resigning from Trump’s cabinet

Contrary to an earlier report by NBC news that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called President Trump a moron in July and had to be persuaded to continue with his…

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Adegbite Adedotun October 4, 2017

Rex Tillerson called Trump a “moron” a few months ago – Report

U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson according to NBC news described President Donald Trump as a “moron” after the President compared the strategic aspects of deciding on troop levels to opening…

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Ezinne October 4, 2017

The Thread: Has Buhari’s presidency finally taken a really scary turn?

It will be 50 years on the 7th of October when the bloody Asaba massacre which wiped out Igbo civilians took place. To commemorate this moment in history, Cheta Nwanze…

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Azeez October 4, 2017

Immigration recruitment fraud: How applicants’ registration fees was shared – Witnesses

Two prosecution witnesses have narrated how the sum of N675,675,000 realised from 675,675 applicants for job placements at Nigerian Immigration Services in 2014 was shared. They testified in the ongoing…

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Sponsor October 4, 2017

Afia Attack is a chance for dialogue about Nigeria’s past, says film producer, Ujuaku Akukwe-Nwakalor

Joining influential African filmmakers for the seventh edition of the Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos between 20 October and 1 October, 2017, the…

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Adegbite Adedotun October 4, 2017

Trump to request $29bn from Congress to help Puerto Rico

After receiving a briefing on the situation in Puerto Rico, followed by his personal visit to view the level of damage, President Trump upon his return to Washington is taking concerted…

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Samuel Okike October 4, 2017

5 amazing facts you should know about Google’s foray into the smartphone business

Google started out as a search engine. Some persons may still see the company in that light, but Google has evolved to become so much more. The tech giant just…

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Azeez October 4, 2017

N26bn debt: FG approves payment to electricity distribution companies

The Federal Government on Wednesday approved payment of N25.994bn owed by Ministries, Departments and Agencies to electricity companies. The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola disclosed this to…

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Ezinne October 4, 2017

“Nigeria is officially back to a military regime” | NBC shuts down #AsabaMassacre show; TwitterNG reacts

Looks like PMB is running a totalitarian government now. The first thing he did when he returned from London was to warn Nigerians about crossing national red lines, declaring that…

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Tolu October 4, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: The people of Kwara are reportedly tired of the Sarakis

Or so it seems! According to Sahara Reporters, women and youth in Ilorin held a rally calling for "an end to the Saraki dynasty" in the state. The protesters brandished…

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Op-ed Editor October 4, 2017

Vera Ezimora: Houston should be called Little Nigeria

First of all, I want to say that my thoughts and prayers are with people who were affected by the senseless gun violence and terrorist attack in Las Vegas. I…

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Azeez October 4, 2017

South-East governors, politicians are cowards – Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer

Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lawyer to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has said South-East politicians are cowards who would do anything to secure their political positions.…

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Azeez October 4, 2017

Taylor Swift gets 6 nominations | Full list of nominees for the MTV EMAs 2017

The MTV Europe Music Awards 2017 nomination list has been released. The event will hold at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Sunday, November 12. Singer, Taylor Swift led the…

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Tolu October 4, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: “IGP Idris is impregnating policewomen and promoting them” | Senator Misau raises fresh allegations

Senator Isah Misau, representing Bauchi Central in the Upper Chamber really does have a truckload of dirt on the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris. Raising fresh allegations against the…

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Azeez October 4, 2017

Wizkid, Davido take their superiority battle to the MTV EMAs

Nigerian pop stars, Wizkid and Davido will put their superiority to test again, as they have both been nominated for the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards. The duo were nominated in…

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