Day: 6 July 2020

Op-Ed Editor July 6, 2020

Will this straw break Magu’s back? | The YNaijaCover

The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly arrested the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu. Magu’s S.A. on Media, Tony Amokeodo, revealed…

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Funny tweets
Op-Ed Editor July 6, 2020

EFCC own goal, The Revelations of Shina Rambo | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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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Chinedu Okafor July 6, 2020

Lagosians lament as FG plans to shut Third Mainland Bridge for 6 months

For any red blooded Nigerian, the mention of mega city undoubtedly denotes one state in the country, and that is Lagos. The city of Lagos dating back to the 1960s…

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Tecno Spark 5 Hunt
Op-Ed Editor July 6, 2020

TECNO gives away 1 million naira as it wraps up the Spark 5 Talent Hunt

These past few months have been very uncertain, with most of the normal activities that we have come to know and love being put on hold. You can then imagine…

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Toluwanimi Onakoya July 6, 2020

UPDATED: Nigerians in disbelief over DSS’ reported arrest of Magu, Acting EFCC Chairman

Editors' note: This story has been updated with a footnote to reflect the latest development. What can we say when an anti-corruption czar is found wanting for the same offence?…

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Arthur Eze
Michael Isaac July 6, 2020

Billionaire, Arthur Eze says Ndigbo owe eternal gratitude and here’s how it was received

Billionaire, Arthur Eze, on Monday caused a stir on social media following a statement released by his media consultant, Oliver Okpala. Stressing on projects like the Akanu Ibiam International Airport…

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Ifeanyi Ogbo July 6, 2020

#YNaijaNonBinary: On issues of bigotry, silence is not golden

They asked the Pharoah, what made you a tyrant?  He said: No one stopped me – Arabic proverb. Many of us have been there - a friend, acquaintance, or stranger…

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Ifeanyi Ogbo July 6, 2020

#YNaijaNonBinary: The History and Future of Pride

Imagine a pride march in Lagos; scores of Lagos market women in rainbow colored wrappers, hundreds of queer people and their allies waving flags, the area boys not to be…

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Toluwanimi Onakoya July 6, 2020

Shocking resignation of Ondo SSG heightens speculation on ‘tough hurdles’ for Governor Akeredolu

Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Ifedayo Abegunde, has resigned his position; raising speculations about the reason for his unforseen exit. Abegunde who until Monday served as number 3 man…

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Toluwanimi Onakoya July 6, 2020

What Nigerians had to say about the Reno Omokri, Ayo Oyalawo debate

The corruption blame-game between the major parties in Nigeria appears to be never-ending; as party members look to every opportunity in absolving themselves of any blame. Such was the case…

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Northern Elders
Michael Isaac July 6, 2020

President Buhari’s response to latest Boko Haram attack sparks outrage

Following Thursday's attack on a United Nations Humanitarian Air Service helicopter  by insurgent group, Boko Haram, President Buhari has issued a statement on the issue. His reaction however, has sparked outrage on…

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Femi Adelusi
Editor July 6, 2020

Femi Adelusi Emerges new president of MIPAN 

Following the expiration of the tenure of Dr. Ken Onyeali Ikpe’s administration, Femi Adelusi has emerged as the President of the Media Independent Practitioners Association of Nigeria. Femi a media…

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cross river doctors
Op-Ed Editor July 6, 2020

Cross River doctors embark on indefinite strike | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Cross River chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) yesterday embarked in an indefinite strike as confirmed in a letter addressed to the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire. The health…

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Editor July 6, 2020

Domestic flights resume July 8, but is it too soon?

It was inevitable that the Nigerian government would eventually be forced to remove all travel restrictions and reopen interstate roads, airports and seaports. After all Nigeria is a country with…

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Big Brother Nigeria
Editor July 6, 2020

A socially distanced Big Brother Nigeria makes for interesting television

When Big Brother Nigeria announced that it would kick off a fifth season of the insanely popular celebrity machine making, that has become the franchise would return. It seemed unlikely…

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