Day: 18 October 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Imoh Umoren, Sam Hart, Esther Agbarakwe 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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Aiteo takes over as sponsor of CAF award

Oil and gas company, Aiteo has become the new sponsor of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) award. The company took me over the sponsorship from telecommunications giant, Globacom. Benedict Peters,…

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Edusko hosts school leaders at the Business of Education Summit

Edusko, a leading edtech company, hosted hundreds of school leaders across Nigeria in its maiden edition of the Business of Education summit on Thursday, October 12, 2017. The event held…

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Court releases Atiku’s son after hours in custody

A Magistrate Court sitting in Lagos has released Aminu, son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, hours after he was remanded. The judge had earlier ruled that Aminu should be remanded in…

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Gbenga Daniel’s plan to become PDP chairman is a joke taken too far – Kashamu

Senator representing Ogun East, Buruji Kashamu has said the declaration of former Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel to contest for national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party is "a…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 18th of October

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

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Hawaii judge blocks Trump’s latest travel ban

President Trump’s effort at a strict border and immigration policy has suffered another setback as administration's most recent attempt to bar immigration to the United States from certain foreign countries…

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The Thread: Twitter throws a fit over Toni Braxton’s marriage to Birdman

While news of Keyshia's marriage to Gucci Mane has received good reception from fans, minus the ride or die bit, Toni Braxton's rumoured marriage to Birdman hasn't fared as well.…

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Osinbajo holds meeting with Kachikwu, Baru over cash call

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday held a meeting with Ibe Kachikwu, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, and Maikanti Baru, Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).…

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[The Injustice Blog] Comparing the Ambode and Okorocha statues

While the furore generated over the poorly delivered statue of Chief Obafemi Awolowo at Awolowo Road Ikeja is yet to settle down, another joined the fray, courtesy of Governor Mr…

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Trump chides Democrats for obstructing tax reform agenda

President Trump continues to call out congressional Democrats for their obstructionism of his tax reform agenda. Trump who makes no secret his disgust at the opposition and his dissatisfaction with…

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AG Sessions denies being interviewed during the Russia probe

Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday denied before Senators that he was interviewed by the special counsel probing Russia's meddling in the 2016 election which is headed by Robert Mueller,…

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We are not investigating Governor Amosun – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun is not under investigation by the anti-graft agency. EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren in a statement on…

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[The Injustice Blog] Okorocha, Zuma and the ‘murder of conscience’

Just when we thought the governor of Imo, Mr Rochas Okorocha has found a new sense of feeling for human plight after his disgraceful outing at the demolition of the…

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Just In: Buhari arrives Turkey for D-8 summit

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Turkey where he will be participating in the ninth Summit of the Developing 8 (D-8) on Friday. The President arrived at the Esenboğa International Airport in…

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The Late 5: Buhari to begin payment of pension to ex-Biafran policemen, Court remands Atiku’s son, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhhamdu Buhari has approved the payment of pension to retired members of the now-defunct Biafran Police who served…

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Opinion: Is this what it takes for women to enforce their rights?

by Michael Ace   I was traveling back to Ibadan on Thursday when something I would consider interesting but tense happened. We were about reaching Alakia when we got hooked…

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At least three dead, others hospitalised after Maryland shooting

Three fatalities have been recorded with two people seriously injured in a shooting at an office park in Edgewood, Maryland, on Wednesday. The incident occurred at the office of Advanced…

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English FA apologises to Eniola Aluko over ex-coach’s racist remarks

The English Football Association has apologised to Eniola Aluko and Drew Spence, admitting that they were subjected to discriminatory remarks by coach Mark Sampson. Sampson had earlier been cleared by the…

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Fumes forces relocation of EU leaders submit in Brussels

In a precautionary measure, the EU said Wednesday it is moving this week’s leaders’ summit out of its new headquarters into a neighbouring building following chemical fumes which erupted from…

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The Thread: “I’d rather die than ride” | Twitter picks a bone with the concept of “ride or die”

Celebrities Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’oir tied the knot in a lavish 1.3M wedding ceremony yesterday. It was a dream wedding come true as the couple has stuck together through…

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FEC approves N236m for completion of Katsina dam

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the sum of N236 million for the completion of Sabke Irrigation Dam in Katsina state. Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu said…

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We are retired politicians | Jonathan says after closed door meeting with Babangida

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida on Wednesday held a closed door meeting in Minna, Niger State. According to The Nation, Jonathan arrived Babangida's residence with…

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8 iconic artworks by Kehinde Wiley, the Nigerian-American artist selected to paint Obama’s official portrait

The former United States President, Barack Obama, recently bestowed the honour of drawing his official portrait for the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery on Nigerian-American artist Kehinde Wiley. Although his name,…

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Buhari approves payment of pension to retired ‘Biafra police officers’

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the payment of pension to the police officers who served under the defunct Biafran police during the civil war. The Police officers were granted presidential pardon…

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Court remands Atiku’s son for disobeying order

A Magistrate Court in Lagos has remanded Aminu Atiku, son of former Vice President, Abubakar Atiku in transit cell for allegedly disobeying a court order. The court on October 11…

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Clinton warns Trump to stop threatening North Korea with war

Former U.S. Democrats presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Wednesday warned that threats to start war on the Korean peninsula were "dangerous and short-sighted", thereby urging the United States to get…

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Trump denies alleged statement to widow of fallen soldier

President Trump had denied the recent allegations by a Florida Democrats Congresswoman Rep. Frederica Wilson who claimed she overhead Trump telling the widow of Sgt Johnson who was killed in…

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Melaye balling in Moscow, Abaribe seeks withdrawal as Nnamdi Kanu’s guarantor | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

The disappearance of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu from the radar was the bone of contention on Tuesday at the Federal High Court, Abuja,…

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Trump slams NFL for refusing to force players to stand for anthem

President Trump resumed his attack on the National Football League (NFL) on Wednesday after its leadership resolved not to force any player to stand during the rendition of the National anthem.…

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