Day: 11 October 2017

LGBT

Here is what #NationalComingOutDay means and why it matters

The first time I saw a transperson was on NTA Kaduna in the early 2000's. I do not remember the name of the show anymore, and I suspect people who…

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Davido reacts, after autopsy report reveals Tagbo died of suffocation

Blaming "bloggers", and downplaying autopsy reports, Nigerian singer, Davido has maintained that he has no hand in the death of his friend, Tagbo Umeike. Earlier, the Police said an autopsy…

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Donald Trump selects Kirstjen Nielsen as Secretary of Homeland Security

In a latest development from the White House, President Trump has selected Kirstjen Nielsen, a top White House aide and a former homeland security official in the George W. Bush…

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Las Vegas shooting: Trump awards $1million to law enforcement officials

Following the Las Vegas shooting which killed 59 people and recorded over 500 injuries, U.S. President Donald Trump has awarded $1million dollars to law enforcement officials who are engaged in…

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Today’s Noisemakers: Tolu Ogunlesi, Ellen Degeneres, J.K Rowling 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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Jameson Connects thrills fan (PHOTOS)

After attending the last two Jameson events, we kind of thought we knew what Jameson Connects was all about. Were we wrong or what as the team at Jameson took…

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Liberia

Former World Best footballer, George Weah reportedly wins Liberia Presidential election

Retired professional footballer turned politician, George Tawlon Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah, has reportedly won the Liberia Presidential election, even as the electoral commission has continued to stall the announcement. Weah is currently…

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We are committed to ensuring the release of the remaining Chibok girls – Osinbajo

Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Wednesday, said that the Federal Government was doing all it can to ensure that the remaining abducted Chibok girls were released and returned home safely…

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[The Activism Blog] World Bank releases N30m to Kaduna schools

In its bid to improve teaching and learning facilities at a UBE Primary School with 22,240 pupils in Rigasa, a suburb of Kaduna, the World Bank has released the sum…

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We won’t relent on delivering the dividends of democracy – Fayose

The Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, has said his administration is investing in infrastructure because it is laying the foundation for the economic growth of the state. In a statement…

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[The Activism Blog] HURIWA condemns harassment of Aisha Ahmad over non-conservative dressing

Following the ceaseless criticisms trailing the appointment of Mrs Aisha Ahmad as the deputy-governor nominee of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has…

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Police re-invite Davido over Tagbo’s death

Considering an autopsy report, the Police arrested Davido Wednesday, having discovered that the singer was complicit in the death of Tagbo Umeike. The autopsy report said Tagbo died of suffocation,…

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[The Church Blog] This Sinach interview with BBC Africa is why Gospel Music can never die

If we could count top Gospel music acts that have emerged from Nigeria into the global scene, Sinach will definitely be on that list. Sinach, (Original name; Osinachi Egbu Joseph)…

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Judge “refers” Evans’ human rights suit against IGP

Justice Abdulazeez Anka of the Federal High Court, Lagos Wednesday, declined to hear a fundamental rights suit filed by billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans. Background: Evans is seeking…

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The Late 5: FG reveals new punishment for workers who embark on strike, Court orders forfeiture of 56 houses linked to Diezani, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: With the recent rise in industrial action by unions and government organizations, the Federal government is now taking…

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Governors to meet in Aso Rock today

The Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF) will hold an emergency meeting tonight inside the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, which will begin at 8:30 pm, will be presided…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 11th of October

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

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“We handed over a buoyant economy to the APC” | PDP faults Buhari’s $5.5bn loan request

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has questioned President Muhammadu Buhari’s fresh external loan request of $5.5 billion pending before the National Assembly for approval. In a statement on Wednesday, by the…

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Conservative groups call for Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell to step down

Leaders of several conservative groups on Wednesday called for Mitch McConnell(R-Ky) to step down as Senate majority leader, due to the failure of the Senator and his team to implement…

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This new Game of Thrones spoiler confirms the fate of one of your favourite characters

The final scene of Game of Thrones season 7 left us with one big question: Will Tormund survive? Remember he was trapped up in the wall after the ice dragon…

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Trump plans working visit to the UK in early 2018

According to the London Evening Standard newspaper, U.S. President Donald Trump will make a working visit to Britain in early 2018, with a full state visit to follow subsequently on…

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“I literally do not have a boo” | DJ Cuppy confirms she has separated from footballer, Anichebe

After back and forth denials and media reports, DJ Cuppy has finally revealed that she has been separated from her footballer boyfriend, Victor Anichebe. She revealed this in an interview on Beat…

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Chancellor Hammond slams Brexiteer’s impatience over no-deal divorce fund

Exchequer Chancellor, Philip Hammond has slammed backbench Tory MPs calling for him to spend billions on planning for a 'no-deal' EU divorce. • The Chancellor preaches calmness In a message…

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YNaija Says: Every day is a #DayoftheGirl in Nigeria

All over the world, it is. But we do not feel like talking about the 1.1 billion young girls born into a world so unfairly prejudiced against them. #SorryNotSorry. We’d…

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Grenfell Tower survivors to be granted permanent residency

Former residents of the west London tower block, ‘Grenfell Tower’ where around 80 people died in a fire that gutted the building earlier in June, will be granted the opportunity…

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All democrats want are tax increases and crime producing borders – Trump

Contained in his early Wednesday tweets, President Trump has stated the reasons for stagnancy and lack of significant achievement within Congress in recent days. Trump indirectly labeled Democrats as unprogressive…

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The Film Blog: Hey God! This one that OC Ukeje has released a music video

Calm down, guys! It's nothing like the type of music the 'Genevieves', 'Omotolas' and 'Tontos' of this world blessed us with years ago. For those who seem confused, OC Ukeje…

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BREAKING: FRSC official reportedly killed on duty

An official of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), has reportedly been killed on duty. The Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Boboye Oyeyemi, stated that the officer was knocked down…

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Trump slams NBC News for another ‘untrue’ allegation

NBC News has again drawn the ire of President Donald Trump by alleging that, the President wanted a “tenfold” increase in US nuclear arsenal. The latest report is on the…

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Ololade Ajekigbe: 4 stars of the past week

by Ololade Ajekigbe The past week was an interesting one. And while an event such as the 50th anniversary of the Asaba Massacre could have dampened the mood of some section…

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