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January 16, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid and Drake’s new track leaks on the internet, Africa’s biggest stars perform at AFCON opening ceremony | More stories

Here are the top stories from the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept through Sunday night and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. New Wizkid and Drake collaboration leaks on the internet The unofficial release of a new track that has Wizkid and Drake on it was what got fans talking throughout... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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January 15, 2017

Pretty Mike, Governor Ajimobi, MMM | Here are last week’s winners and losers

Last week’s winners and losers were not hard to find. With their words and actions, each of them fixed himself in the appropriate category leaving us with little or none to do than just add brief captions to their names and dish to you. Here are last week’s winners and losers, in all their awesomeness:... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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January 15, 2017

Insiders: “By giving Ghana the edge, Mr. Eazi betrayed us”

We’ve come to love Mr Eazi over the last few months. For him, it didn’t take too much convincing to win the Nigerian fan base. About three hit songs, Wizkid on his back, some Ghanaian flavour and Mr. Eazi had us all screaming his praise from rooftops… until this tweet. https://twitter.com/mreazi/status/819266629196509184 Mr. Eazi aired his... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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January 14, 2017

Eye on Ambode: Lagos governor promises to transform Yaba into Nigeria’s Silicon Valley, more

It’s another weekend and we bring you a recap of the activities of Lagos state’s Governor Akinwunmi Ambode through the week. We’ll begin from Wednesday when the governor received His Royal Highness, the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi at the Lagos House, Alausa. The Ooni’s visit was mainly to identify with the developmental... Read More
Featured, The Alausa Blog, Thinking Through
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January 14, 2017

This looks harmless because it’s Pretty Mike but the Lagos govt. just did something dangerous

The Lagos State Government made a move on Thursday that initially came across as the lawful thing to do. The state’s Police Command ordered the arrest of the now popular Pretty Mike who goes about town with two masked ladies on a dog lead. Now, the state’s Police Commissioner has gone ahead to announce that... Read More
Opinion, Thinking Through
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January 14, 2017

N100 million bribe, $4 million record deal | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

84 – The number of suspected terrorists arrested by the Lagos state Police at the Seme border on Thursday. N100 million – UK based journalist, Lekan Fatodu facilitates the arrest of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore for demanding this sum in bribe from him and for criminal defamation. N1.7 million – Late Ugandan government official... Read More
Thinking Through
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January 13, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Now that the fashion industry has the attention of the Senate President…

It looks like Uche Nnaji just got the fashion industry a good deal with the National Assembly. CEO of top Nigerian fashion brand OUCH, Uche Nnaji took to his Instagram on Friday to pen a letter to the Senate President Bukola Saraki on how the #MadeInNigeria campaign is unrealistic in growing the fashion industry in... Read More
The Legislative Blog
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January 13, 2017

#Impact365: “One woman dies of cervical cancer every hour in Nigeria” | Tewa Onasanya of EMAC calls for women to get screened

Cervical cancer starts in the cells lining the cervix — the lower part of the uterus (womb). This is sometimes called the uterine cervix. The fetus grows in the body of the uterus (the upper part). The cervix connects the body of the uterus to the vagina (birth canal). Infection by the human papilloma virus (HPV)... Read More
Citizenship, Featured, Thinking Through
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January 13, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Mr Eazi steps on toes with controversial tweet, Tekno signs $4million record deal with Sony Entertainment | More stories

Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Mr Eazi receives massive backlash from Nigerians over one tweet https://twitter.com/mreazi/status/819266629196509184 This was the one tweet that got Mr Eazi in Nigerians’ bad books throughout Wednesday. The Skintight singer who... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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January 13, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Someone tell PDP this noise will not keep Ekweremadu in the DSP position

Deputy Senate president Senator Ike Ekweremadu may be the next target in this seeming coalition to oust principal officers in the House. Senator Ali Ndume who recently got kicked in the behind with no prior notice or even a slight knowledge of what was to come, warned Senator Ekweremadu of what is likely to be... Read More
The Legislative Blog
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January 12, 2017

The YNaija Ranking: Gidi Traffic is number 1 on our top 10 online media (social)

Nearing one million Twitter followers, Gidi Traffic is Nigeria’s most influential and most respected online media platform. It’s powerful presence hinges on the ease it provides to road users in the ever-busy city of Lagos. Currently running in its seventh year, Gidi Traffic has gained the trust of Twitter Nigeria users and is the advertiser’s... Read More
Featured, The Media Blog
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January 12, 2017

The YNaija Ranking: BellaNaija is number 1 on our top 50 online media (web) ranking

BellaNaija holds the top spot in this category for very obvious reasons. Over the years, BellaNaija has grown in leaps to become a leader in the online media space in Nigeria, by staying true to its original purpose. Bella Naija remains the go-to site for diverse content ranging from news to entertainment to fashion and... Read More
Featured, The Media Blog
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January 12, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Ben Murray-Bruce predicts an air disaster if…. (WATCH)

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has ripped into the calamitous state of the aviation industry in Nigeria. At plenary sitting on Thursday, the common sense advocate moved a motion in favour of lesser regulations and reduced government interference in airline operations in the country. In closing, he predicted that if the House fails to take his motion... Read More
The Legislative Blog
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Olamide YNaija
January 12, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Olamide’s album makes it to top spot on Billboard chart, The Weeknd and Selena Gomez caught kissing outside LA restaurant | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still  buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Olamide’s album ‘The Glory’ climbs up on Billboard World Album chart The Glory album is Olamide’s 6th studio album and was released at the third edition of Olamide Live in Concert that... Read More
Thinking Through
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January 12, 2017

Backstory: Ali Ndume’s removal as APC Senate leader was bound to happen

Senator Ali Ndume representing Borno South constituency and APC Majority Leader in the upper chamber stepped out to observe his afternoon prayer when the Senate made the decision to remove him as leader of the majority group. The letter dated January 10, 2017 and titled “Notice of change of leadership” was read to the House... Read More
Thinking Through
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January 11, 2017

#Impact365: HCD Centre provides mentorship for undergraduates as it aims to create global business leaders

Human Capital Development Centre has a major goal and that is to empower young undergraduates in Nigeria to become business leaders in their own rights. As easy as it sounds, penetrating Nigerian universities and gaining approval has been a challenge for Eyitayo Ogunmola, the Founder and Lead Partner at PM Hub, the umbrella company under... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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January 11, 2017

“I will be right there with you, as a citizen, for all my days that remain” | Top 15 quotes from Barack Obama’s powerful farewell speech

“It’s good to be home” were Barack Obama’s first words as he gave his emotional farewell speech to a crowd of over 18,000 at McCormick Place, Chicago, the same city where his political career began. In less than 9 days, President Barack Obama will officially be known as former President as businessman, Donald Trump will... Read More
Thinking Through
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January 11, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: The Senate’s interest in protecting consumer rights is impressive

Who should we thank for this? Senator Bukola Saraki, yes. In his Welcome Back speech at the House on Tuesday, the Senate President highlighted the need to protect and preserve consumer rights as a task before the upper chamber in 2017. This is in addition to his unrelenting campaign for the promotion of locally made... Read More
The Legislative Blog
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January 11, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Tiwa Savage records new music with Awilo Longomba, Brymo releases new docu-video | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning. Tiwa Savage records new music with Awilo Longomba Mavin records star, Tiwa Savage has left fans thirsty after she shared photos of her studio session with veteran Makossa singer, Awilo Longomba. The Congolese musician... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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January 10, 2017

Reno Omokri missed this final dot in his attempt to link Adeboye’s resignation to the APC

Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s media aide, Reno Omokri took to Facebook to air this very confusing opinion about the issues surrounding Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s resignation as General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Nigeria. The link between Pastor Adeboye’s visit to Ekiti where the cleric was effusive in his praise of Governor... Read More
Thinking Through
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January 10, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: All the questions we raised about Senate’s opposition to the closure of Abuja airport

At the Senate plenary session today, the topic of the closure of the Abuja airport for renovation was brought to the fore in a motion sponsored by Senator Hope Uzodinma representing Imo West Senatorial District. The Senate is worried that the intentions of the Ministry of Aviation will “cause air travelers untold hardship and endanger... Read More
The Legislative Blog
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January 10, 2017

It was a fusion of spoken word and soul music at the Common Ground concert

Just a few weeks ago, Lagos was buzzing, as custom is. The Christmas and New Year celebrations were ubiquitous. Weekends were choke-full of events. Someone’s daughter got married to someone else’s son. The Wedding Party was finally out and the Cinemas had become like the market place. At the same time, REZthaPoet and Isaac Geralds... Read More
Partners, The News Blog
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236 people arrested in RCCG camp
January 10, 2017

YNaija Analysis: Between the FRC and Pastor Adeboye – Why so much ado about the law?

by Mark Amaza     The first time the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) entered the consciousness of Nigerians, it was in early 2014 when it accused the Central Bank of Nigeria under its former Governor (now Emir of Kano), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as lacking in corporate governance. As this accusation came in the thick of... Read More
Cover Stories, Opinion, Thinking Through
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January 10, 2017

5 reasons you should host your website locally

More than 98% of web hosting companies in Nigeria host their customer’s websites on servers overseas or resell services of other foreign webhosting companies. They should not be mistaken for local Webhosting companies, as their servers are domiciled outside the country. Local Web Hosting in a nutshell, means servers are resident locally in Nigeria and... Read More
Partners, The News Blog
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January 10, 2017

From the makers of Confusion Na Wa comes new film ‘The Lost Cafe’ (TRAILER)

Peridot and Cinema Kpatakpata are proud to announce the release of the trailer for their beautiful poignant film, The Lost Cafe. The film is an uplifting story about a girl’s decision to rise above dark family secrets and culture shock to live her dreams abroad, finding the most unusual answers to her troubling questions somewhere... Read More
Partners, The News Blog
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January 10, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Seyi Shay releases new single ‘Yolo Yolo’, Donald Trump calls Meryl Streep ‘overrated’ following Golden Globes speech | More stories

Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning. Donald Trump attacks Meryl Streep, calls her overrated  While giving her Golden Globes acceptance speech after she received the Cecil B. Demille Lifetime Achievement Award, star actress Meryl Streep had a few... Read More
Thinking Through
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January 9, 2017

The economic recession in the country had its effects on technical operations at AFRIFF

The African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) like every other event held in Nigeria was plagued with myriads of technical issues, ranging from power supply to mobile network jams and lack of support from service providers. Above all, the underlying issue remains the economic recession that currently faces the country. Its effects on the operations of... Read More
Partners, The News Blog
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