Joachim MacEbong wants to know if the end has finally come for ‘omo onile’ in Lagos? Take a listen below
Following the release of the latest Boko Haram video showing the Chibok Girls, the Nigerian Army has declared a journalist, Ahmad Salkida, wanted. Why? Take a listen.
Abdulmumin Jibrin’s continued public comments on the House budget padding controversy, has drawn the ire of the APC leadership, and there are discordant tunes about whether or not the fees in unity schools have been increased for the new session. Take a listen.
A circular from the CBN’s Trade and Exchange Department surfaced yesterday, authorising the sale of dollars to pilgrims to the 2016 Hajj at a ‘concessionary rate’ of N197 to the dollar. The circular said that a minimum of $750 and a maximum of $1,000 can be sold to a total of 65,000 pilgrims. This is... Read More
Joachim MacEbong discusses the humanitarian crisis in Borno, the NFF’s comedy of errors, and Buhari’s ruinous economic policies. Take a listen.
221: The number of constituency projects abandoned in 16 states in 2015, according to BudgIT Nigeria. N274 million: The operating profit declared by the NNPC for the month of May 2016. N850 million: The amount spent by the Sokoto State government on teacher’s salaries every month. N5.2 billion. The amount given to Plateau state by the... Read More
Joachim MacEbong asks when the government will stop the violence of the Fulani herdsmen following the death of about 81 people over the last two weeks in Benue state. Take a listen.
Joachim MacEbong talks about the incessant pipeline vandalism in Nigeria and how it affects Ghana as well and also JAMB cancellation of its Computer Based Test. Take a listen.
21 The number of Assistant Inspector Generals retired by the new IG, Ibrahim Kpotum Idris 5,000 The number of people held captive by Boko Haram who were liberated by the Nigerian army in Borno State. 6,065 The number of ghost workers discovered on the payroll of the Bauchi State Government N2.5 billion The amount set... Read More
This morning Joachim MacEbong talks about the avoidable confusion in Abia State. Take a listen.
As the second quarter of the year comes to end, Joachim MacEbong talks about the recent currency float by the CBN. Take a listen.
Silverbird cinemas takes the credit for reviving Nigeria’s cinema culture and taking it to a new level. Because of this, they have a special place in the hearts of Nigerians. This morning, however, we woke up to the news that Silverbird assets belonging to its 3 companies – Silverbird Productions, Silverbird Showtime, and Silverbird Showtime... Read More
Mike Agbahime will never forget seeing his wife, Bridget, being beaten to death by a mob in a Kano market for a perceived slight on Islam. While we wait on the authorities to deliver justice, is necessary to reflect once again on all the ways religion is used as a cover for the worst instincts... Read More
Joachim MacEbong talks about that LeBron and CBN have in common. #TheDecision Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-26 [Recap from yesterday] Ban on rice importation causing hunger, Electricity operators take NERC to court, Buhari reverses on forex policy and PDP move from crisis to crisis. Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-25
Every week, different figures make news headlines. While some numbers are bereft of impact in the general scheme of things, a few others tend to be significant, and as such they stand out. In essence, they are important and should matter. These are the numbers that mattered this week. 600,000 The number of young people to... Read More
Today, Joachim MacEbong tells you two reasons you don’t have electricity, and then he talks about Buhari’s released names of ambassadors and the continuous religious madness in Osun. Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-23
Joachim MacEbong discusses former president Goodluck Jonathan’s London engagement as well as the continuous retrenchment by banks despite FG’s warnings and also the sad new of two lives lost at Elegushi beach in Lagos. Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-20
This morning, Joachim MacEbong asks about President Buhari’s current ailment and his need for a medical vacation. Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-19
Joachim MacEbong takes on another look at President Buhari’s consistence avoidance of making appearances and the killings in the name of Allah. Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-18
Joachim MacEbong discusses the current defection of PDP members to the ruling party APC, Police not exactly being one’s friend contrary to popular belief and the problem with artistes wanting to leave before their contracts expires. Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-17
Joachim MacEbong talks about Legislative issues on Morning Devotion today as well as the #ShariaBill and the establishment of a Child Protection Agency. Take a listen below. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-13
In his daily paper review, which has been running for the best part of four years, on most days of the week, Feyi Fawehinmi, comes across news stories he tags “News From Depravity Central”. Those stories dwell mostly on issues of rape, with minors as the victims. He comes across such stories at least twice... Read More
Referees in the spotlight The Premier League is known for its exacting standards on referees and right at the end of Week 2, we have seen our first big refereeing controversy of the season. Bournemouth will have every reason to be upset that the assistant did not flag for offside on Phillipe Coutinho, who was... Read More
Chelsea a pale reflection of themselves at the Etihad In a week when Mourinho threw two of his medical team under the bus, he and some of Chelsea players would have woken up on Monday morning feeling like they were run over by that same bus. A new record crowd at the Etihad – courtesy... Read More
One of the favourite past times of Nigerians over the last few months has been the daily check of exchange rates. Every new low of the Naira against either the Dollar or Pound has brought with it weeping and gnashing of teeth from those who have to deal regularly in foreign exchange for either personal... Read More
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