Omoleye Omoruyi

Fulani

September 18, 2017

[The Activism Blog] #OperationPythonDance2: Amnesty International to investigate allegations against Army

As reactions continue to trail the ongoing Operation Python Dance II in the Southeast, Amnesty International has declared that it is investigating allegations of human rights violations in the region. In a series of tweets on its Twitter handle the human right group states: We are deeply concerned about reports of violence across Nigeria following... Read More

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Amnesty International, Operation Python Dance II, southeast

September 18, 2017

[The Activism Blog] UNICEF leads campaign against child bombers

The United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) has decried the increase in the use of children by the Boko-Haram sect for suicide operations and hereby called for the stoppage of such acts. The organisation’s country representative, Mohammed Fall, made the call after the official signing of Action Plan Agreement against recruitment of children between the... Read More

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Mohammed Fall, United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF)

September 18, 2017

Army to conduct more exercises – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai at the commencement of the 2nd and 3rd Quarter Chief of Army Staff Conference in Abuja, says the Nigerian Army will conduct more exercises to sharpen personnel skills and prepare them to tackle emerging security challenges in the country. Key excerpts: “I have given the necessary directives for officers... Read More

Nigerian Army, Tukur Buratai

September 18, 2017

Kaduna APC endorses Buhari and El-Rufai for 2019

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna has endorsed the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Nasir El-Rufai in 2019 – after the latter apologised to party members for any offence any government or party official may have caused them in the discharge of their duties. Highlights: The APC in the state made this... Read More

Kaduna APC, Muhammadu Buhari, Nasir el-Rufai, party politics, Shehu Sani

September 18, 2017

Jonathan fought me and ended up in Otuoke | El-Rufai warns his political opponents

The governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai, at the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders meeting held at the Murtala Mohammed Square, has warned his political opponents against fighting him. Key excerpts: “I had fought with two presidents. Umaru Yar’Adua ended in his grave, while President Goodluck Jonathan ended in Otuoke. “Let us forget our differences and... Read More

Goodluck Jonathan, Nasir el-Rufai, Umar Yar’Adua

September 18, 2017

Wayne Rooney banned from driving for 2 years

Former England captain, Wayne Rooney, who was arrested when police stopped a car in Wilmslow, Cheshire, in the early hours on September 1, has appeared in court and pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Rooney, 31, was, therefore, banned from driving for two years and ordered to perform 100 hours of unpaid work as part of a 12-month... Read More

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Bukola-Saraki-YNaija

September 18, 2017

Ban of IPOB activities unconstitutional – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki in a statement on Monday says the defence headquarters did not follow due process in categorising the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a “terrorist organisation” – also the proscription of the group by the Southeast governors. Key excerpts: “I also wish to state that the announcement of the proscription of the... Read More

Bukola Saraki, IPOB, Nigerian Defence headquarters, Senate President, Southeast governors

September 18, 2017

Why Nigeria must oppose Morroco’s admission into ECOWAS – MAN

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has reportedly opposed moves by Morocco to be admitted into the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). At its 45th annual general meeting (AGM) in Lagos yesterday, MAN warned the Federal Government against supporting Morocco, as it would have negative effects on Nigeria. Highlights: The MAN President, Frank... Read More

Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Frank Udemba Jacobs, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Morocco

September 18, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari arrives New York | Emmy Award winners | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. President Buhari arrives New York for UN Summit – YNaija Osun APC can’t survive the “electoral hurricane” come 2018 – PDP – YNaija We look forward to a fruitful meeting with the FG – ASUU – YNaija Emmy Awards 2017: Full list of winners – YNaija EFCC visits Madueke’s Dubai... Read More

foreign news, Headlines, news stories, newspaper headlines, Nigerian News, tracklist

September 18, 2017

President Buhari arrives New York for UN Summit (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived New York for the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA72). Reminder (a statement by Femi Adesina): “The high point of the President’s visit will be his participation in the General Debate during which he will deliver the country’s National Statement. The theme for this year’s Debate is: “Focusing... Read More

72 UN Summit, President Muhammadu Buhari, UN General Assembly

September 18, 2017

Kanu remains the hero of the oppressed in Nigeria – Southeast group

The Eastern Consultative Forum (ECA) has described the branding of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB ) as a terrorist group and its proscription by Southeast governors as an attempt by the federal government to “postpone restructuring” of the country. In a statement signed by its secretary, Elliot Ugochukwu-Uko, the group said the military exercise by the Nigerian army... Read More

IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Operation Python Dance II, Restructruring, southeast

September 18, 2017

N’Delta coalition says FG is behind robbery at Jonathan’s Abuja house, ask for justice

The Niger Delta Youth Coalition for Peace and Progress has blamed the federal government for the robbery at the Abuja residence of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Reference: Some policemen guiding the house were accused of stripping it bare. They were arrested in July and charged to court. Four officers were subsequently dismissed from the force.... Read More

Federal Government, Goodluck Jonathan, Niger Delta, Niger Delta Coalition, Patience Jonathan

September 18, 2017

EFCC visits Madueke’s Dubai mansions, moves for forfeiture

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have visited two mansions in Dubai allegedly belonging to a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Highlights: The properties, located at E146 Emirates Hill and the J5 Emirates Hill, are said to be worth 74,000,000 Dirham (N7.1 billion). According to Punch, an EFCC source said... Read More

corruption, Diezani Alison Madueke, dubai, EFCC

PDP

September 18, 2017

Osun APC can’t survive the “electoral hurricane” come 2018 – PDP

The Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sarafa Isola, has said that All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state cannot survive the “electoral hurricane” coming in 2018. Highlights: The governorship election will be held before the expiration of the second tenure of Rauf Aregbesola in 2018. Chief... Read More

APC, Osun 2018, Osun State, party politics, PDP

September 18, 2017

Turkey dissociates self from citizen who expressed support for Biafra

The Turkish Embassy in Nigeria has dissociated itself from a Turkish citizen, Abdülkadir Erkahraman, who has expressed support for the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Highlights: Mr Erkahraman had visited Mr Kanu at his residence in Afarakwu, Abia in June – had also released a video three months earlier where he hailed... Read More

Abdülkadir Erkahraman, biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Turkey

ASUU

September 18, 2017

We look forward to a fruitful meeting with the FG – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) through the President, Biodun Ogunyemi, in an interview with the NAN on Sunday in Lagos, says it is looking forward to a fruitful deliberation with the federal government on Monday, in order to put an end to the ongoing strike action. Reference: The lecturers had on August 13... Read More

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Biodun Ogunyemi

September 18, 2017

Emmy Awards 2017: Full list of winners

The 69th Emmy Awards held on September 17 and honoured the best TV series and performances that aired between June 2016 and May 2017. Online platforms like Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu took up more than 120 nominations between them, with Netflix’s Stranger Things coming in as one of the most-nominated shows of the year – earned 18 different... Read More

69th Emmy Awards, Emmys

September 18, 2017

“We are grateful to God for intervening” | Gov Ikpeazu talks about the Operation Python Dance II exercise

The Governor of Abia, Okezie Ikpeazu on Sunday on his visit to the secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Abia council, has expressed gratitude to God for averting a bloodbath in the state, following the withdrawal of troops deployed to the state for a one-month military exercise code-named Operation Python Dance II. Highlights: Ikpeazu... Read More

Abia, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Okezie Ikpeazu, Operation Python Dance II, President Muhammadu Buhari, Southeast Governors Forum

September 16, 2017

Why we banned the activities of IPOB – Umahi

Chairman of the Southeast Governors forum and Governor of Ebonyi, Dave Umahi Saturday, said the governors of the region had to proscribe activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to put an end to the impending crisis in the region. Highlights: Umahi said the Leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu was gradually losing control of... Read More

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September 16, 2017

[The Activism Blog] 46 million Nigerians still practice open defecation – UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says 46 million Nigerians still practice open defecation. The organisation through one of its officials, Moustapha Niang, stated this on Friday, September 15, 2017, while presenting an overview of the UNICEF supported water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programme in Nigeria at the EU-UNICEF WASH media dialogue in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state.It... Read More

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Moustapha Niang, Open defecation in Nigeria, UNICEF

September 16, 2017

Buhari charges the military to “defeat ideologies that promote mindless killings”

President Muhammadu Buhari while commissioning 689 new officers into the armed forces on Saturday, told the military that they must defeat the ideologies that promote mindless killings and anarchy, saying that, Nigeria is confronted by enemies whose identities and motivations are unknown, The Nation reports. Highlights: President Buhari stated this while reviewing the combined passing... Read More

Muhammadu Buhari, NDA, Nigerian military, Yemi Osinbajo

September 16, 2017

D’Tigers lose the 2017 Afrobasket Championship to Tunisia

Nigeria senior male basketball team, D’tigers have lost to Tunisia in a 65-77 bout at the finals of the 2017 Afrobasket Championship. With the defeat, D’tigers have failed to defend the trophy they won in 2015 on the same ground. Nigeria won the first quarter 14-8 but lost the second quarter as Tunisia took a 25-24... Read More

2017 Afrobasket championship, D'Tigers, Tunisia

September 16, 2017

Army/IPOB crisis: FCT Minister assures residents of adequate security

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Muhammad Bello in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Cosmas Uzodinma after an emergency meeting of the FCT Security Committee, has appealed to residents in the FCT to go about their lawful duties without any fear of reprisal. Highlights: Malam Bello assured that the FCT... Read More

Abuja, FCT, Muhammad Bello, Southeast crisis

Agriculture in Nigera - Photo credit: Guardian Nigeria

September 16, 2017

[The Activism Blog] WANEP, OXFAM, organise workshop for stakeholders in the Agric sector

The West Africa Network For Peace Building (WANEP) in collaboration with the international confederation of charitable organisations, focused on the alleviation of global poverty (OXFAM), on September 14, 2017, organised a one-day sensitization workshop for key stakeholders in the Agricultural sector in Kebbi. While declaring the workshop open, the Permanent Secretary Kebbi state ministry of Agriculture, Alhaji Muhammed Lawal Shau said agriculture... Read More

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kebbi, Oxfam, West Africa Network For Peace Building (WANEP)

September 16, 2017

EbonyLife’s Royal Hibiscus Hotel triumphs with sold-out premiere at TIFF 2017

The latest production from EbonyLife Films, The Royal Hibiscus Hotel (RHH) debuted to a full house of nearly 500 people on Saturday, September 9, at the Scotiabank Theatre, in Toronto. During a brief Q&A after the film, lucky fans got a chance to meet the cast, including Zainab Balogun, Kenneth Okolie, Rachel Oniga, Jide Kosoko,... Read More

EbonyLife Films, The Royal Hibiscus Hotel (RHH)

September 16, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 16th of September

Follow the stories and analyses on YNaija: Political and religious leaders should lead Biafra struggle not the youth – Mbaka Charly Boy: Mr President, why should Nigeria spoil in your hand? Terror-risk; Terrorist: Is there a difference?

biafra, Charly Boy, IPOB, Nigerian military, Rev. Father Mbaka, terrorism

September 16, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] New Ogun Polytechnic: The road to 2019

The decision of Governor Ibikunle Amosun to establish a new Polytechnic in the state is nothing but a political ploy to swerve votes for him and his political party, come 2019. As close watchers of Ogun politics, this Polytechnic is an attempt by the governor to be ahead in 2019. Also, there is an ongoing... Read More

Ibikunle Amosun, Ogun State Polytechnic Ipokia, Party Politics in Nigeria

September 16, 2017

“You must be bold and fearless” | CJN tells judges

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen in Abuja, on Saturday, while swearing in the Acting Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Abdu Kafarati has asked judges in the country to remain fearless. Key excerpts: The CJN said the duties of the judges required them to stay above board, adding that the oath of office has... Read More

Abdu Kafarati, Nigerian judges, Walter Onnoghen

September 16, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] The adverse effects of establishing another Public Institution in Ogun

The Ogun state government just established a new Polytechnic in Ipokia, Ogun west Senatorial District of the state, which, according to the Govenor, is in fulfillment of his electoral promise to the people of the district. Lets scrutinise the implications of the new polytechnic. The state is establishing the school at a time states are... Read More

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education in Nigeria, Ibikunle Amosun, Ipokia, Ogun State, polytechnic

September 16, 2017

Buhari has done what Jonathan could not do for N’Delta – Former Senator

A former Senator, Clever Ikisipo (Bayelsa East) has commended the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari to develop the Niger Delta region, particularly Bayelsa, The Nation reports. Highlights: Mr Ikisikpo, a kinsman to former President Goodluck Jonathan, said Buhari had done what Jonathan’s administration failed to do for his people. He spoke at the weekend when... Read More

Bayelsa, Clever Ikisipo, Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, Niger Delta

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