Mazi Emeka

September 5, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: North Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles | Nigeria’s situation now requires hard choices|FG enforces strict rule at LUTH

From the papers this morning- a Tracklist PDP says Oshiomhole sent government house policemen to intimidate our members – YNaija Kenyans, Nigerians continue to bicker on social media – YNaija This is what Senators earn annually – YNaija Dino Melaye wants Udoma, Adeosun, Emefiele sacked – YNaija Nigeria’s situation now requires hard choices, says Central Bank... Read More

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dino, FG, Luth, nigeria, no pay, no work, North Korea, obama, south korea

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September 4, 2016

Church crawler: God painted as a jolly good fellow at Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit

Compact, small-ish, with a neat and well thought out interior, the Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit (CCOTHS), Omole Phase 1, was the perfect march to the anger burning in me over the past two days for so many reasons. I arrived about twenty minutes late for the 6:30 am mass. Already the liturgy was underway and... Read More

catholic church, CCOTHS, choir, Church Crawler, priest God, song

September 3, 2016

What Twitter is saying about the #Buckwyldnbreathless concert

Today, two music heavyweights, M.I and Tubaba, have joined forces on a nightlong musical concert aptly titled, Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless. Many expect the concert to be jaw dropping, unforgettable and the biggest music concert of the year. However, so far the reactions of Nigerians on twitter to the ongoing concert have been overwhelmingly mixed, although neither... Read More

BuckwyldnBreathless, concert, eko hotels, M.I., Music, Tuface, twitter.

September 3, 2016

The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

These are the top ten news stories that drove the conversation this week: 1. Zuck in Nigeria Facebook founder and Chief Executive of the social media giant, Mark Zuckerberg, paid a visit to Nigeria this week. He first visited the Yaba technology cluster before meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the state house, Abuja. 2. Obasanjo meets... Read More

aviation, Buharii, Ghana, hub, Jidenna, Magu, nigeria, Yakubu Dogara, zuckerberg

September 2, 2016

Opinion: Sosoliso – a painful crash with a combination of bad decisions

by Anthony Omoh To say the Sosoliso Airline crash is Nigeria’s saddest crash is not an understatement given the fact that it took with it no fewer than 50 children and some notable personalities plus all the melee that happened post crash when it was time to pay compensation to the victims’ family. Sosoliso crash... Read More

Abuja, Airline, bimbo odukoya, Crash, NCAA, nigeria, Obasanjo, Sosoliso.plane

September 2, 2016

Opinion: The real issue with Nigerian e-commerce companies

by Derin Adebayo Q: What is the addressable market for a technology start-up operating in Nigeria? A: Nobody knows. The NCC claims there are 92 million Nigerian internet users, but there are only 16 million Nigerian users on Facebook, the most visited site in Nigeria. There are 20.8 million bank accounts registered for BVNs, but only... Read More

e-commerce, Finance, hotels, Jumia, Konga, ncc, nigeria, technology

September 2, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode: Hausa language as a tool of conquest

by Femi Fani-Kayode In the northern part of Nigeria two vessels were used as vehicles for conquest by the Fulani: religion and language. Islam was imposed by the force of arms and the use of the sword by Sheik Usman Dan Fodio whilst hausa, the language of the conquered people of the old Habe kingdom, was... Read More

Apartheid, culture, Femi Fani-Kayode, hausa, kings, language, Religion, south africa

September 2, 2016

Reuben Abati: The Mark Zuckerberg visit

by Reuben Abati Mark Zuckerberg’s two-day visit to Nigeria has done a lot for the country; it is a pity no government official or agency has tried to tap into the gains of that visit. He arrived at a time there was much talk about economic recession, concerns about companies folding up or retrenching staff, or... Read More

'Prostitution' clause from the Code of the Administrative Violations, cchub, facebook, nigeria, opinion, Silicon Valley, zuckerberg

September 2, 2016

Gimba Kakanda: Dear FCT Minister, this centre no longer holds

by Gimba Kakanda I was dissuaded from writing to you, from alerting you to things you are likely too busy to see. The main reason given for this was that writing to you is futile and, in some cases, there was the added collateral argument that you do not exist. My stubbornness is informed by... Read More

Abuja, APC, Bello, budget, court, FCT, flood, government

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September 2, 2016

Opinion: If religion doesn’t kill us, what will?

by Ololade Ajekigbe A full grown adult man decides to park his truck right in the middle of a busy express road, not minding the several other people who are also legitimate users of the federal road embarking on a trip through the same route, because…wait for it – he needs to say his prayers.... Read More

churches, law, nigeria, opinion, Religion, uk, warehouse

September 2, 2016

POETRY: Dance

by Elizabeth Edirin Enajeroh you see her in blinding white emotions explode in your chest you start to cry you see your baby you see your daughter she smiles at you with eyes just like her mother with lips just like your own your daughter has become a woman and today you have given her... Read More

dance, daughter, drum, happiness, man, Music, Poetry, School

September 2, 2016

#Impact365: This NGO plans to send 1,000 children back to school – here’s how

Africa Education Aid for Development Network (AFEADEN) is a non-governmental organization that is providing education for underpriviledged and displaced children in Africa. The organisation is spread across several African countries. In this interview with YNaija’s #Impact365 series, Obi Judith, founder of Africa Education Aid for Development Network (AFEADEN), tells us how the NGO is providing education... Read More

AFEADEN, Africa Education Aid for Development Network, Africans, children, education, girl child, Impact365, NGO, Obi Judith

Buhari

September 2, 2016

Opinion: Buhari’s elitism leads to economic collapse

by David O. Kuranga As I predicted a year ago the Nigerian economy is officially in a full blown recession, the naira is crashing and is the worst performing currency in the world because the Administration of President Buhari refused to do the right thing and increase taxes progressively on Nigeria’s wealthy. His finance minister finally... Read More

Buhari, economy, elitism, FG, Forex, nigeria, propaganda, revenue

September 2, 2016

PROFILE: Attention everybody, Uche Nnaji is actually building a fashion empire

by Mazi Emeka You know Uche Nnaji for being fashionable, and visible, but did you also know that, with business, he has built a brilliant backend? As far as adverts go, Uche Nnaji is a breathing advert for his fashion brand and designs. He is neatly decked out in a dark colored suit, a purple... Read More

businessman, fashion, Fashion brand, nigeria, Ouch!, sticky, style doctor, Uche Nnaji

Aero Contractor aircraft

September 2, 2016

Opinion: Aero collapsed due to Buhari’s failure to act on aviation

by David O. Kuranga The administration of President Buhari announced over a year ago that they plan to overhaul Nigeria’s aviation sector. Waiting for the government to act on their announcement, Aero announced recently that they are halting operations and will likely cease to exist. Presently the Nigerian owned Arik Airways remains heavily indebted to... Read More

Aero, Aero Contractors, airplane, aviation, Buhari, nigeria, Ports

September 2, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. SpaceX rocket crashes into Facebook satellite for Africa A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch has crashed into a Facebook satellite for Africa. The satellite was supposed to be used to beam high-speed internet to Africa. 2. I have no ill feeling for Dalung – Siasia... Read More

corpses, Dalung, DSS, IPOB, nigeria, Osinbajo, president, rice, siasia, smuggle

September 2, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Jackie Chan wins honorary Oscar award | Aviation retirees file N10bn lawsuit | Nigeria Police is one of the best

From the papers this morning – How smugglers disguise bags of rice as corpses – YNaija Soyinka call for punishment of all religious hate preachers – YNaija Osinbajo: Nigeria Police Force is one of the best in the world – YNaija Don Jazzy: I lost a brother in D’Banj – YNaija Nigeria ranks third amongst countries... Read More

aviation, Britain, Jackie Chan, nigeria, Oscar, retirees, sue, tracklist, Uzbekistan

September 1, 2016

‘A country in recession’ – Nigerians react to the demolition of Nuli Juice, Ikoyi

Following the demolition of Nuli Juice Company in Ikoyi by the Lagos State government over non-payment of certain permits to the tune of N40 million, Nigerians have taken to social media express their dissatisfaction. While some questioned the rationale behind the decision others pointed out that such extreme actions only sends a clear and undiluted message... Read More

building, Demolision, lagos, nigeria, nuli juice

September 1, 2016

Opinion: Buhari’s quest for emergency economic powers

by Jideofor Adibe Since Reuters broke the news on August 22 2016 that the government would be seeking for emergency powers to enable it fix the economy, Nigerians have been debating the pros and cons of that yet- to- be confirmed Bill. Though officially the government continues to claim it is unaware that such a Bill... Read More

APC, Buhari, economy, emegency power, nigeria, recession

September 1, 2016

Why is the Lagos state govt demolishing businesses today?

by Joachim MacEbong This morning, the Lagos State government demolished the premises of the Nuli Juice Company in Ikoyi, which opened at the end of July. The reason given was the non-payment of certain permits to the tune of N40 million. The notice was given to the landlord, but not communicated to the tenants. By... Read More

Ada Osakwe, bakery, builing, Business, demolishion, lagos state, nuli juice, Tony Elumelu

September 1, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Herdsmen dissatisfied with anti-grazing law Herdsmen in Ekiti state has expressed their dissatisfaction with the anti-grazing law recently signed into law by the state government. 2. Zakzaky’s continued detention is a tragedy The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ite, has condemned... Read More

big 5, Buhari, Ekit state, herdsmen, luiz, nigeria, Osun, Rivers State, wike

September 1, 2016

Chocolate City President, Audu Maikori Talks@Google

Audu Maikori, founder and President of Chocolate City Entertainement group, was recently hosted by Google as a guest on its talk series Talk@Google. Talks@Google is a series of presentations by invited speakers given at various Google offices throughout the world. The series has featured global superstars like Will Smith, John Bodega, John Cleese, Shah Rukh Khan, Chris... Read More

Audu Maikori, Chocolate city, Gohle Talk, Juiet Ehimuan-Chiazor, Leadership, Music, show

September 1, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Mexico will pay for Trump’s wall | Teenager caugt selling soap as phone | Herdsmen dissatisfied with Ekiti anti-grazing law

From the papers this morning – President Buhari to visit Osun state – YNaija Herdsmen in Ekiti state dissatisfied with the state’s anti-grazing law – YNaija Gov. Wike suspends four cabinet members for three months – YNaija 5 suspected criminals arrested by ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’ – YNaija Police says victims of Zamfara blasphemy killings are... Read More

.US, boko haram, Buhari, CBN, criminal, Forx, mexico, PDP, phone, police, tracklist, trump, Zamfara

August 31, 2016

Prodigious kid shines at Episode 2 of Etisalat sponsored Kids Say the Darndest Things

Nigerian television viewers were in for an exciting time last weekend as they watched with bated breath for Episode 2 of the Etisalat sponsored Kids Say The Darndest Things to unveil a new set of kids in the unscripted traditions of the show. The show commenced with 3-year-old Corbin Oguneye coming on stage with two... Read More

Amarachi, Etisalet, Faith, KSDT, nigeria, show, TV

August 31, 2016

The late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today 1. Boko Haram is ready for peace talks – Aisha Wakil Aisha Wakil, the female lawyer declared wanted by the police, says that the group is ready to hold peace talks with the Federal Government. 2. NBS releases new data on the economy The... Read More

economy, FG, lagos, Lastma, Late 5, NBS, youths

August 31, 2016

Just In: Brazil impeaches first female President

After months of political tussle, President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil has finally been impeached by the Brazilian senate thus bringing to an end 13 years that her left-wing Workers’ Party has been in power. Rousseff was impeached by the Senate for allegedly manipulating the country’s budget. She, however, denies the allegation. According to the BBC, 61 senators... Read More

Briazil, budget, Dilma Rouseff, impeached, senate, Temer

August 31, 2016

Opinion: Top 5 next rated badass music producers you should not ignore

By Ini Arthur Hey, are you currently rocking to Tekno’s Pana, do you go down low when Reekado Banks’ Standard is slammed at the club? These dope beats are not cooked by the industry’s notorious hit music makers, no not at all. There are fresh and talented music producers that can craft very berserk beats... Read More

beat, headies, music producer, nigeria, Pana, Reekado Banks, Tekno, tiwa savage, wizkid

August 31, 2016

Seasoned professionals come to Ibadan to share impeccable ideas at Home Advantage [Evolve]

Home Advantage is an international standard leadership conference created in 2015 to catalyze a shift in the mindset of young Nigerians, Africans and the world at large to get them to imbibe the essence of the phrase “Conquer your Locality, Conquer the World.” Home Advantage is a fresh and peculiar initiative with great prospects to... Read More

evolve, Home advantage, Ibadan, ideas, leaders, professionals, youths

August 31, 2016

6 key observation from NBS data on the economy

by Joachim MacEbong The Nigerian Bureau of Statistic on Wednesday released a slew of new data on the economy covering GDP, inflation and unemployment figures. Here are the top 6 observations. Recession confirmed: Nigeria’s GDP shrank for the second straight quarter, confirming that the economy is in a recession. 2nd quarter GDP came in at -2.06%,... Read More

economy, GDP, growth, naira, NBS, nigeria, recession

August 31, 2016

Opinion: Are churches now in competition?

By Ugonna Eronini This is something am sure each and everyone one of us have experienced and it’s not only annoying sometimes, it is getting out of hand. I moved to school a bit late this semester and got settled down. For Sunday services the previous semester, I had been attending a fellowship in school that... Read More

campus, christian, Church, Fellowship, nigeria, School

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