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September 9, 2017

Anthony Joshua (of course he’s Nigerian), Seni Saraki, Lucy Ejike… see the #YNaijaPowerList2017 for Sports

by Wilfred Okiche For the sixth consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the sporting world. From elite athletes to top flight footballers and sports administrators and these 10 fellows are doing the country proud. Seni Saraki... Read More
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September 9, 2017

Deji Adeyanju, Terkimbi Ikyange, Tony Nwulu…See the #YNaijaPowerList2017 for Politics

by Wilfred Okiche For the sixth consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the political arena. From high powered legislators passing landmark bills to special assistants advocating for inclusion. These 10 aren’t afraid to get their hands... Read More
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September 8, 2017

The Late 5: “Operation Python Dance 2.0”; Catholic priest shot in Lagos; and other top stories

Three Boko Haram terrorists, two allegedly computer specialists and the third a herbalist, have been remanded in prison custody by a Lokoja Chief Magistrate Court. The computer specialists were identified as Abdullahi Habib Audu, Bashiru Yahaya, and their medicine man, Ahmed Momoh. “Notwithstanding that bail is a constitutional right guaranteed the accused persons, the presumption... Read More
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September 8, 2017

Bovi, Wana Udobang, Osa Seven… See the #YNaijaPowerList2017 for Culture

by Wilfred Okiche For the sixth consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the culture space. From impressive art gallery owners to editors, visual artists to curators, these bright young things have taken up the onerous task... Read More
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September 8, 2017

[The Activism Blog] GLEEHD Foundation encourages Nigerian youth to take active part in politics

The Governance, Leadership, Economic, Environmental and Human Development (GLEEHD) Foundation on Thursday, September 07, 2017 held its first edition of Nigeria Emerging Political Leaders Forum in Surulere, Lagos. The summit with the theme, “2019 Elections and youth Participation in political leadership in Nigeria: Prospects and strategies for young leaders” had an array of speakers who unanimously... Read More
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September 7, 2017

[The Activism Blog] UN agencies move to curb arms proliferation, terrorism in Nigeria

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa (UNERC), are working together to reduce the proliferation of illicit arms in circulation in Nigeria and other Africa countries to curb terrorism and criminality. Samuel Bwalya, the UNDP Country Director while addressing participants at a symposium on... Read More
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September 6, 2017

[The Activism Blog] NASS member threatens BudgIT’s project officer

Nigeria’s civic tech organisation, BudgIT Nigeria has accused the “Honourable” member representing Ahiazu/Ezinihitte/Mbaise Federal Constituency in Imo State, Raphael Nnanna Igbokwe of threatening their project officer in Imo State. In a series of tweet posted through its official Twitter account, BudgIT said, “We ask @HouseNGR should warn its member, Hon. Igbokwe Nnanna of Ahiazu/Ezinihitte/Mbaise, to stop threatening... Read More
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September 6, 2017

Isoken retains the top position on our top 10 film countdown

Jadesola Osiberu’s Isoken retains its number one spot on the YNaija film ranking for this month. Despite a few new releases since its June 2017 debut, the movie is a beautifully developed masterpiece. Isoken hit the cinemas on June 16th and has since then garnered a lot of viewing and positive reviews from movie buffs.... Read More
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September 6, 2017

The Future Project and Microsoft Nigeria launch Accelerate LABS to support Nigerian startups

The Future Project, in partnership with Microsoft Nigeria, has officially announced the launch of Accelerate LABS, an initiative to bolster the country’s economic development through enterprise development and technology incubation. Themed ‘Activating Small and Medium Scale Enterprises’, the goal of the project is to equip 2,500 youths across the six geo-political zones in Nigeria through... Read More
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September 6, 2017

Mike Abdul jams his way to the top spot on the top 10 Gospel Artiste Countdown

What is a gospel jam playlist without a Mike Abdul on the list? His recently released track, Crossover has confirmed that Mike Abdul sure has the vibe in his blood. Crossover is a song conceptualised with special rhythm to express a profound gratitude to God Almighty for keeping us alive. Onos Ariyo’s Ebenezer, a track... Read More
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September 6, 2017

The Big 5: “Rascal doctors” on strike, No FEC meeting, and other top stories

Hello, Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The Presidency has announced that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting will not hold this week due to “inadequate time to prepare documents for the meeting.” Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, explained in a statement that “the two-day public... Read More
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September 6, 2017

[The Church Blog] Adebola Williams, Dami Oluwatoyinbo and others, set to speak at Emerge Leadership Conference 2017

Something positively different is about to hit Lagos. In 2015, we received supernatural energy to ACCELERATE. In 2016, we displayed our ENIGMATIC identity. This year, we carry too much fire. This year, it’s about His POWER. We are UNSTOPPABLE!!! In case you didn’t know, the EMERGE CONFERENCE 2017 holds this September!!!!! This is one conference... Read More
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September 5, 2017

The Late 5: Goodbye to recession, Trump dumps DACA, and other top stories

Hello, Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: Nigeria is officially out of recession, as the nation’s GDP grew by 0.55 percent for Q2 2017, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The Nigerian Gross Domestic Product report published by the NBS on Monday showed that the economy recorded... Read More
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September 5, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Why the Military must not take Amnesty International’s report on B’Haram lightly

Human right organisation Amnesty International in a fresh report said about 381 civilians were killed by the dreaded Boko Haram sect in Nigeria and Cameroon in five months.  According to the organisation, its data showed a comparative increase in Boko Haram attacks between April to early September 2017 as against the corresponding period in 2016. This... Read More
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September 5, 2017

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Olamide Bada, Sola Akinlade… See the #YNaijaPowerList2017 for Technology

by Wilfred Okiche For the sixth consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the brave new world of technology. From serial investors chasing the next big wave to developers and communication leaders. These 10 are breaking all... Read More
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September 5, 2017

Burma genocide: Over 120,000 Rohingya people flee Myanmar violence

by Samuel Okike According to the United Nations, over 120,000 Rohingya people have fled Myanmar for Bangladesh in the last two weeks after a rise in violence against the Muslim ethnic minority. About 400,000 stateless Rohingya people have been estimated to be trapped in conflict zones in western Myanmar since more “clearance operations” by security... Read More
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September 5, 2017

[The Activism Blog] SERAP wants Diezani Alison-Madueke tried before the International Criminal Court

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to seek arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to bring the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, before the court on allegations of corruption against her. In a statement issued on September 3, 2017, by SERAP’S Deputy Director, Timothy... Read More
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September 5, 2017

The Big 5: Buhari 2019, Military Strike Force neutralises terrorists, and other stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should monitor today: Troops of the Mobile Strike Force deployed to the Operation Lafiya Dole neutralised several Boko Haram insurgent on Monday, according to a statement by the Army. The Nigerian Army spokesperson, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, said in the statement, “Many terrorists escaped with gun wounds... Read More
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September 4, 2017

The Late 5: Nnamdi Kanu not going on exile, Wizkid cancels tour, and other stories

Good evening. These are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: Boko Haram terrorist Shuaibu Moni – who was swapped for some Chibok girls – has said in a newly released video that “with or without Shekau Boko Haram will remain,” in response to the 40-day ultimatum earlier issued by Chief of Army staff, Lieutenant... Read More
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September 4, 2017

Film Review: My Wife and I asks for too much, offers little rewards

by Wilfred Okiche It is probably a good thing that Nollywood is reaching for more interesting ways to tell pretty conventional stories of love, family and loss. It would be better though if these films took more time to familiarise themselves with the rules before seeking to bend them a bit. That way the filmmakers... Read More
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September 4, 2017

Film Review: The Tribunal is mostly solid

by Wilfred Okiche The last of director Kunle Afolayan’s three picture deal with television giant, Africa Magic is a legal drama with social implications. This collaboration has yielded mixed results, and not just at the box office. Omugwo was a relatable, jovial take on that most important of family traditions. Roti meant well but suffered... Read More
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September 4, 2017

The Big 5: Benue Flood, Buhari speaks on division, and other top stories

Good Monday morning. Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: The staff of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have threatened to embark on strike over the non-payment of their allowances, poor training, among other issues. They issued a 21-day ultimatum for the Management of NEMA to “address these unfair labour practices,” else... Read More
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