Day: 3 September 2018

Omoleye Omoruyi September 3, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Femi Otedola, Don Jazzy, Bovi, 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 issues,…

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Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq September 3, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari declines assent to Electoral amendment bill; 2019 Elections won’t affect UTME – JAMB | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation: President Muhammadu Buhari has for the third time dec­lined assent to the Electoral (Amendment­) Bill 2018, citing “some drafting i­ssues”  that were …

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Oludolapo Adelana September 3, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 3rd of September

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:

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Omoleye Omoruyi September 3, 2018

“It is not possible for everyone to own a house in Lagos” | #ThursdayTalks tackles affordable housing

In the wake of the mega-city plan of the Lagos State Government and the regular influx of people from all over Nigeria, Africa and indeed, the world, it is necessary…

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Classism
YNaija NewsRoom September 3, 2018

#YNaijaEssays: Forget about religious extremism, Nigeria’s real problem is ‘I beta pass my neighbour’

Recently, a video surfaced of Nigerian designer, Tope Abiola of Frock it and Rock it where she suggested that instead of Lagos Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode investing in capital projects, he…

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Theo Ukpaa
tosin adesina September 3, 2018

Rape Allegation: Theo Ukpaa must speak now, we can’t wait until the end of his honeymoon

Media practitioner and sacked Head of Programmes at Linda Ikeji TV, Mr. Theo Ukpaa was accused of rape last week by a lady named Emilia, a few days ago. According to…

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CODE
tosin adesina September 3, 2018

CODE takes the ‘Follow The Money’ advocacy to Ondo

A non-governmental organisation committed to tracking government spending at the grassroots Connected Development (CODE) has taken its 'Follow The Money' campaign to Ondo. CODE which is currently in operation in…

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Black Panther
Bernard Dayo September 3, 2018

Get ready for another visit to Wakanda because ‘Black Panther’ is coming to Netflix this September!

Is there anyone on the planet who is yet to see Black Panther? I won't be surprised though. It took me a long time to see Titanic, but then moviegoing…

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Gay
Bernard Dayo September 3, 2018

EXCLUSIVE: How the police framed the 57 ‘gay suspects’ rounded up at Egbeda for homosexuality

The birthday cake sits in the cooling freezer, white and large and almost royal. A week since 57 gay suspects were rounded up at Kelly Ann Hotel, Egbeda, the cake…

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Omoleye Omoruyi September 3, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Childish Gambino pokes fun at Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, others in new video | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Odunlade Adekola, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde win at AMVCA 2018…

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Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq September 3, 2018

The Big 5: South East Governors lament state of Enugu airport, Buhari’s promise of credible elections in 2019 doubtful – SDP | More stories

Governors of the South-East states have called on the Federal Government to immediately repair dilapidated facilities at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. In a communiqué issued on Sunday after a…

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