Day: 19 October 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Chris Ngwodo, Demola Olarewaju, President Buhari 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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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 19th of October

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

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Chief of Staff Kelly defends Trump, slams Democrats Rep over untrue allegations

In the wake of criticisms and allegations surrounding president Trump’s interactions with “Gold Star” family members, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly has lashed out at Rep. Frederica Wilson…

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2baba is bringing the triple threat to this year’s #BuckwyldandBreathless concert

Nigerian music icon, 2baba's annual live concert, Buckwyld and Breathless has been touted as one of the few, if not the only scripted show in the country. Following the success…

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Senate to probe Paris Club refunds, bailout funds

The Senate on Thursday decided to probe how the Paris Club Refunds and other bailout funds to state governors were approved. The Senate’s decision followed a point of order raised…

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Patience Jonathan blocks EFCC’s bid to seize two Abuja properties

Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday blocked the Federal High Court in Abuja from hearing an ex parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes…

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Top GOP lawmaker announces resignation from the house

Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-Ohio) reportedly announces resignation from his seat, as he plans to assume a role with the Ohio Business Roundtable, a business consortium, The New York Times reported.…

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The Late 5: Governors claim Buhari never rebuked them for owing salaries, Billionaire Kidnapper Evans changes plea to ‘not guilty,’ and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari, currently in Turkey, has revealed that his administration was very "surprised and disturbed" when they…

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Sen. Bob Corker describes budget resolution as a hoax ahead of late Thursday voting

Controversial senator and fierce Trump critic, Sen. Bob Corker has berated the budgetary process, calling the Senate budget a hoax ahead of a key vote on Thursday after a marathon…

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Obama’s love letter to college girlfriend revealed

Some details of Former President Barack Obama's past love life has been made bare as his personal letters to his college girlfriend are being publicly displayed at Emory University. In…

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The Film Blog: Banana Island Ghost opens BIG in the UK tomorrow

The producers of Banana Island Ghost, one of our favorite projects to come out of Nollywood this 2017, have decided to extend goodwill to the people of the abroad by…

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50% off Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless ticket sales

Get 50% off tickets for Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless: The Lagos Dream concert. You can now get 50% off Regular and VIP ticket when you purchase using your voters’ card at…

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Lagos has the highest number of prisoners in Nigeria – NBS

Lagos State has the highest number of prisoners in Nigeria, housing 7,396 out of the national total of 68,686, according to a new data released by the National Bureau of…

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Heroes of the Alternative sounds: Morientez thrills, TJan titillates, Jessie Jags amuses

Lagos has always boasted of a healthy underground music scene and an increasing appetite for alternative music. But the demography of fan base has never been measured neither do we…

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Lagos Attorney-General files for discontinuance in $8.8m fraud case against British citizen

The Lagos State Attorney-General, Honourable Adeniji Kazeem has, midway through a corruption case against Deepak Khilnani, filed a Notice of Discontinuance (known in legal parlance as Nolle prosequi), which has…

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The Thread: Why lighter is better in Nigeria

Nivea is the latest company embroiled in racism controversy over its ads/products. Not quite long ago, Dove felt the heat from disgruntled Blacks who felt its latest advert was provocative…

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Eketi Edima Ette: 10 kinds of people in WhatsApp groups

by Eketi Edima Ette   Our different WhatsApp groups would be nothing without their unique members. I have been around the block and I’m back to present to you, the…

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I was disturbed over ISIS’ support for Boko Haram – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said he was disturbed when terrorist group, Boko Haram claimed they have been receiving support from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. According to a…

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Chimamanda Adichie featured in New York Times “Greats” issue

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a cover star of the 2017 “Greats” issue of The New York Times Style Magazine. The special issue, which is released annually, celebrates individuals who are…

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Music Takeover! Heineken unveils Jidenna as host of Heineken’s Live Your Music parties in Abuja and Lagos

International premium beer brand, Heineken has unveiled Nigerian-American artiste, Jidenna as host of the 2017 Live Your Music parties set to hold in Abuja and Lagos on 27th and 28th October respectively.…

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Jeremy Corbyn explains Labour’s Brexit plans at EU summit

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has declined to say he would honour the terms of a Brexit deal struck by Theresa May, if he succeeded her at Downing Street. Mr Corbyn…

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Buhari congratulates Adesina on winning the World Food Prize Laureate

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday congratulated former Minister of Agriculture, Dr Akinwumi Adesina on winning the 2017 World Food Prize Laureate. Adesina, who is the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB),…

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Trump slams media for covering up Obama’s corrupt uranium deal with Russia

US President Donald Trump has slammed the media for not covering the impropriety involved in the US-Russia uranium deal which gives Russia a 1/5th of the American uranium reserve. "Uranium…

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Nigeria can win the World Cup in Russia – Pinnick

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick has said Nigerians can win the FIFA World Cup in Russia in 2018. Pinnick said this during the official opening of the Federation’s…

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After 20 years, Fashion Police to go off the air

Fashion Police, the popular series on E! Network is set to end with a special finale on November 27. According to People, the special will reveal never-before-seen footage including a previously…

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Opinion: Nigeria is begging companies to fix its roads but will this solve the problem?

by Adewunmi Emoruwa It appears Nigeria has finally devised a way of out of its infrastructure woes. Or not quite. The cabinet minister in charge of Infrastructure, Mr Babatunde Fashola…

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Buhari did not rebuke us for owing salaries – Governors

The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) has described reports that President Muhammadu Buhari chided governors and not happy with them as false. Background: Before his trip to Turkey, some governors had…

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Republicans to approve budget as part of tax reform efforts

President Donald Trump has said that the Senate’s scheduled vote on budget legislation is a “first step towards massive tax cuts,” but he is expressing cautious optimism on mustering the…

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IPOB: Abia governor Ikpeazu lifts curfew on Aba

Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has lifted the curfew imposed on the commercial city of Aba. What happened: Governor Ikpeazu had declared a 6am to 6pm curfew in Aba after some…

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The Thread: “Parents are the first to slut shame their daughters” | TwitterNG women swap stories

It's open season on all sexual predators as women abroad and within our borders are opening up about their sexual abuse experiences. Sometime this week, @emani tweeted this: Nneka…

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