#2019Debate Post-Mortem: A golden opportunity missed for Atiku Abubakar

#2019Debate: We must fix politics to progress economically – 7 takeaways from YPP’s Kingsley Moghalu

The much anticipated Presidential debate organised by the Nigeria Election Debate Group (NEDG) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) between the leading candidates running in the February 16 presidential election held on Saturday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. Although the candidates of the two major parties, Muhammadu Buhari of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Atiku... Read More

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3 trends the Marketing Communications industry will experience in 2019

2019 has begun with a lot of excitement and everyone is practically at the edge of their seats waiting for what will make the year more memorable than the previous and this is not even about the general elections alone but also about the several sectors especially the Marketing Communications industry. During a recent interview... Read More

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BB Naija 2019, John Wick 3: Parabellum trrailer, Taraji P. Henson

Entertainment roundup: Lionsgate releases ”John Wick 3: Parabellum” trailer; BB Naija returns to Nigeria for a fourth season | Other stories

Here are the biggest stories you may have missed in entertainment during the week and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Lionsgate releases John Wick 3: Parabellum trailer The John Wick franchise is expanding and on Thursday, Lionsgate released the trailer for the third installment of the much-anticipated movie... Read More

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#2019Debate: APC offer explanations for Buhari’s absence, slams Atiku

The Presidential Campaign Council of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has offered explanations for President Muhammadu Buhari‘s absence at the 2019 Presidential debate organised by the Nigeria Election Debate Group (NEDG) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) on Saturday. In a statement released late Saturday by the spokesperson for the council, Festus Keyamo, the... Read More

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#2019Debate: Atiku apologises to Nigerians, explains ‘die minute’ boycott of debate

The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has apologised to Nigerians over his decision to boycott the 2019 Presidential debate organised by the Nigeria Election Debate Group (NEDG) and the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) after arriving the venue of the debate. I arrived the Congress Hall of the Hilton venue... Read More

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Funniest tweets from women, ynaija

The funniest tweets we saw from women this week

In Buhari’s Nigeria, laughter has been the fuel that has kept us going – a coping mechanism. And on the internet, women never fail to brighten our day. This week, which is the debut outing, we have rounded up the funniest tweets from women and we hope their 280-character musings make you laugh just as... Read More

Opinion

The Daily Vulnerable | True Prosperity

There is nothing wrong with striving to improve your life situation. You can improve your life situation, but you cannot improve your life. Life is primary. Life is your deepest inner Being. It is already whole, complete, perfect. Your life situation consists of your circumstances and your experiences. There is nothing wrong in setting goals... Read More

Thinking Through

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Nairobi terror attack, Atiku in America and other stories that made the headlines this week

Here are the top ten stories that made the headlines this week: PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar arrives America Atiku Abubakar arrived Washington D.C, capital of the United States of America on Thursday. According to the former Vice President who disclosed the information via a tweet on his handle on Thursday, he will be meeting... Read More

The News Blog

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The YNaija Cover – the 18th of January

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Just In: PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar arrives the U.S [PHOTOS] Just In: Atiku to face questioning on return from U.S. – Lai Mohammed https://www.instagram.com/p/BsvxOuRhFr2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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Today’s Noisemakers: Imoh Umoren, Joe Abah, Henry Okelue, 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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers Here are the ones we... Read More

Opinion

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The Late 5: February polls: FG vows to deport illegal immigrants; Gov. Wike blames Ameachi for CJN Onnoghen’s travails | Other top stories

Here are the top stories that drove conversation today: February polls: FG vows to deport illegal immigrants The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has vowed to deport foreign nationals who intend to disguise as tourists to illegally observe next month’s general elections in Nigeria. According to a report by Vanguard newspaper, the Controller-General of Immigration, Muhammad... Read More

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Captain Everest Nnaji extends World Class Facility to Air Peace in Port Harcourt

The passion to develop a world class oil and gas aviation terminal at Port Harcourt NAF base was kindled about seven years ago when OAS took the decision to fully invest in oil and gas aviation support flight services. The new OAS Terminal was designed and delivered to support airplanes and helicopters for oil and... Read More

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Tutu Leadership Fellows calls for peace amidst unrest in Zimbabwe

Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellows of the African Leadership Institute, a diverse group of civic, political and business leaders from 40 African countries, have sued for peace in Zimbabwe amidst growing unrest in the country. With citizens expressing discontent over unmet expectations following renewed hope for the nation after the July 2018 general elections and the... Read More

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Just In: Dino Melaye gets bail on ground of ill-health

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, in Maitama, has granted bail to the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye on health ground. Delivering a ruling on the bail application by the lawmaker, argued by his lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN) Justice Yusuf Halilu said since Melaye cannot be arraigned on the stretcher or ‎on his... Read More

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Just In: Atiku to face questioning on return from U.S. – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government says that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will face questioning in an investigation on his alleged role in the collapse of defunct Bank PHB. when he returns from his current trip to the United States. According to Premium Times, Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who disclosed this to State... Read More

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Global Shapers Community, Lagos Hub unveils ‘Vote for Nigeria’ campaign

The Global Shapers Community, Lagos Hub – an initiative of the World Economic Forum focused on driving dialogue, action and change in their community, has unveiled a ‘Vote for Nigeria’ campaign aimed at galvanizing Nigerians to participate in the 2019 general elections. The campaign, which is making a case for Nigerians all over the country... Read More

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Atiku storming the U.S. is giving the internet a lot to talk about and here are the best reactions

The PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar stormed the U.S. yesterday and the internet went into a buzz. Quickly, a hashtag was produced: #AtikuInAmerica, and the first photos we saw of the presidential hopeful tweeted from his account was taken at the Dulles International Airport and another at the Trump International Hotel. Just arrived Washington D.C... Read More

The Media Blog

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The Big 5: FG moves to implement protocol to curb herdsmen killings; Imo APC suspends Okorocha | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: FG moves to implement protocol to curb herdsmen killings The Federal Government has said it will implement the 1998 protocol on movement of cattle herders as part of measures to address the killings by suspected herdsmen in the country. It explained that the security summit on... Read More

2019 budget, APC, herdsmen, INEC, okorocha

Just In: PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar arrives the U.S [PHOTOS]

The Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, hours ago arrived Washington D.C, capital of the United States of America. According to the former Vice President who disclosed the information via a tweet on his handle on Thursday, he will be meeting with US government officials, Nigerians living in D.C metropolis and... Read More

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Court issues order against arraignment of CJN Onnoghen, suspends trial till Jan. 28

A Federal High Court in Abuja has extended the restraining order against the arraignment and trial of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen to January 28. In a ruling by Justice N. E. Maha on Thursday, the court ordered a fresh service of the court summons to the respondents after a counsel representing the respondents... Read More

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Short video social app, Vskit hits a milestone of 10 million users in Africa

Vskit is cementing their place as One of Africa’s topmost entertainment platforms as they recently hit a milestone of 10 million users in Africa with more than half of the users emanating from Google play while the other half came from Palmstore, the app store of the Transsion Group. Vskit is an app for creating... Read More

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Simi and Adekunle Gold’s ‘Promise’ will melt your heart

We may have missed the big event, but newlywed superstars Simi and Adekunle Gold are giving us a beautiful glimpse into their happily ever after. The new collaborative single ‘Promise’ takes us to picturesque locations and, for the first time, presents the happy couple flourishing in the glow of each others’ love for the world... Read More

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Multichoice, Fox, Dolby to host Nollywood masterclass with Femi Odugbemi

The Multichoice Talent Factory has officially kicked off and there will be a Nollywood masterclass on Friday with ace filmmaker Femi Odugbemi. As you already know, Odugbemi is the Academy Director for MTF Academy West Africa and a member of the Oscars’ voting body, and for the masterclass, he will be joined by global experienced... Read More

The Film Blog

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Ibukun Awosika speaks on professional discipline and integrity at The Event Xperience Africa

The Chairman, First Bank of Nigeria, Ibukun Awosika, delivered the keynote speech at the maiden edition of The Event Xperience Africa (TEXA) on Wednesday, 16 January, 2019, as she engaged young entrepreneurs on building successful businesses through discipline, integrity, and consistency. The 3-day conference currently taking place in Lagos at the Landmark Events Centre, is... Read More