Author: YNaija

Aero, First Nation, United Airlines shutdown… how long before Nigeria does under PMB?

by Roqeebah Olaoniye It’s only the 2nd of August, less than a two years into his administration, three airlines have ended operations in Nigeria. Is the current Buhari-led administration getting…

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Why the finance minister deserves Deji Adeyanju’s verbal assault in 5 quotes

It is not very common for a public official to put herself right in the cross hairs in one speech. Kemi Adeosun, Nigeria’s finance minister did that yesterday when she…

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From Ministry of Solid Minerals to Ministry of Mines and Steel – An example of what we do not need

On Wednesday, Kayode Fayemi, Minister of Mines and Steel announced that there’ll be a few changes at his ministry following resolutions made at the Federal executive Council meeting which was presided…

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A timeline: The downfall of Aero has been 16 years coming

As I now read news of Aero contractors suspending all its services from the first day of September (that’s tomorrow), I cannot help but sigh. Partially in relief for this…

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Extortion of motorists: LASTMA officer becomes scapegoat

Onipede Olusegun, a former official within the cream and wine wearing law enforcement agency, LASTMA, has been shown the door by Lagos State on allegations of extortion. Onipede was about his…

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5 things we learned from Buhari’s recent trip to Kenya

President Muhammadu Buhari was at the recently concluded Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI) which held in Kenya. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and…

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Good news: FG to invest in the technology industry

On Tuesday, August 30th, vice president Yemi Osinbajo at the flag-off ceremony of Google Digital Training for Youth Empowerment announced that the Federal government will train 400,000 youths in partnership with…

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Are Nigerian Universities ready for an anti-plagiarism software?

The University of Ilorin in collaboration with Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin and Covenant University, Ota, Delta State University Abraka, Benue State University Makurdi, University of Jos and Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife,…

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#Rio2016: Nigeria’s track record at the Paralympics

The Paralympic Committee of Nigeria in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Sports, has just released a list of 23 athletes and 6 coaches that would be representing Nigeria at…

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Mainland 1 vs 0 Island | Our top 10 tweets on Mark Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria (READ)

We broke the News of Zuck's arrival in Nigeria here and Nigerians in their usual fashion are tweeting their reactions. We've got some of them below: The clueless ones:  Those…

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Robots, space, virtual reality: All the ‘crazy’ ways Mark Zuckerberg wants to change the world

by Tolu Omoyeni It is no longer news that Mark Zuckerberg is taking over the cyberspace and he's not ready to stop until the internet and other tech services reach…

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A timeline: How Mark Zuckerberg is the king of the entire world!

We live in one global village and Mark Zuckerberg is our Supreme ruler. Here’s how: He can control the music you listen to and how you listen to it While…

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‘Loose the fear of failure, do it afraid…’ + 8 other motivational quotes from Mark Zuckerberg

by Ezinne Ajoku We know you love motivational quotes, so here are 9 wise ones the Billionaire  Business Guru has spouted. You will do well to take heed. "Move fast…

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Visit Club Quilox – and 12 other things Mark Zuckerberg must do while in Nigeria

Notice we said when, not if (do we know something you don’t?). Anyway, we were saying we had suggestions for experience we’d like Mark Zuckerberg to have on a visit…

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Dear Gov. Ambode, what Lagos master plan are you restoring?

by Roqeebah Olaoniye On Sunday, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State issued a statement via the Secretary to the State government, Olatunji Bello, promising to restore the original master plan…

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‘See you on the 7th’: 5 things to expect from the new iPhone

Apple launch invite Apple is set to launch a new iPhone on the 7th of September in San Francisco. In usual fashion, the company will be releasing a new device…

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These #1000NigerianWaysToDie will surely lift your mood

Nigerians might well have the monopoly on spinning any situation into hilarious stories. Last night, while the VMA was trending worldwide, the citizens of Nigerian twitter were busy making the…

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Stephen Hawking might be headed for a Nobel prize after all

Over four decades ago, renowned English theoretical physicist and cosmologist, Stephen Hawking proposed that not everything that comes in contact with a black hole succumbs to its unfathomable nothingness and immense…

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#IfAfricaWasASchool: Because some of the tweets will get you ready for Monday

Whoever starts these trends deserves a Nobel Prize. Or at least an AMVCA. Or something. Om Thursday, #IfAfricaWasASchool got us all reeling with uncontrollable laughter. We think it’s the ideal…

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IN THE MATTER OF EFCC V NBA: Who is winning?

The News today is awash with quotes from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission blasting the NBA for its recommendation that the Commission’s prosecutorial powers be stripped. Let's break it…

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Buhari in Kenya: What’s really weighing on his mind?

President Muhammadu Buhari has been in Kenya for the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI), slated to come to an end today. Some were angry about the…

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WhatsApp’s updated terms and privacy policy: Before you click that ‘Agree’ button (READ)

Whatsapp has released an updated terms and privacy policy and users have until 25 September, 2016 to agree in order to continue using the popular messaging application. We understand that…

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Burkini ban: Let’s talk about how remarkable this French court’s ruling is

by Roqeebah Olaoniye France’s highest administrative court, has just suspended the controversial ban on the burkini by a French Riviera town after it was challenged by rights groups. burkini vs…

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5 Nigerian politicians whose lives should make for good comedy shows

The BBC has just commissioned a new TV comedy based on UK politician, Nigel Farage’s life after politics. The one off show has been named Nigel Farage Gets His Life…

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Between Japan’s $9.7m donation and Fashola’s power plans – Nigerians just want light

by Roqeebah Olaoniye Japan’s donation On Tuesday, 23rd August, the Japanese government, through one of its agencies, the Japan International Corporation Agency donated a 1.2 mega watts solar power plant…

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There is a fresh threat of yellow fever outbreak in Nigeria: Your safety pack in 5

by Roqeebah Olaoniye The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) had a media roundtable discussion at the University of Lagos and they are predicting a fresh Yellow Fever pandemic, calling for…

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5 statements from Gov. Yari that will tell you never to take him serious

by Roqeebah Olaoniye Yesterday the President met with Governors Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara and Kashim Shettima of Borno and though we do not know for certain what the purpose of…

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Lagos is finally fed up with ‘Omo onile’ – 6 reasons this is good for you

by Roqeebah Olaoniye Of course by now you already heard about the  which was signed into law on August 15. It protects the proprietary rights of Land and Property owners…

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