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February 4, 2019

Just In: Appeal Court gives INEC nod to allow candidate of APC Rivers participate in 2019 elections

The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt has granted a stay of execution of the judgement of the Federal High Court (FHC) nullifying the direct and indirect primaries of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers and restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from fielding the party’s candidates in the forthcoming general election. At a... Read More
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February 4, 2019

The Voice South Africa is back and we already have our favourites!

The third season of The Voice SA is back after a year hiatus and I have to say that I have been waiting for it. The new season had been teased as a lovely, sprightly advert on DStv with a change in coaches and host: Lunga Radu has replaced SAFTA award-winner Anela Mdoda for the latter and... Read More
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February 4, 2019

The Big 5: Atiku is from Cameroon – Nnamdi Kanu; Tinubu resolves Lagos impeachment crisis | Other top stories

Here are stories you should be monitoring today: Atiku not Nigerian, caused Ekwueme’s presidential loss in 1999 – Nnamdi Kanu The self-exiled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has stirred another controversy from his hideout, alleging that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not a... Read More
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February 4, 2019

Ambode’s impeachment: We have resolved the crisis – Tinubu

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos has resolved the impeachment crisis in the state following the uproar that greeted the move by the Lagos House of Assembly against Governor Akinwunmi Ambode fewweeks ago. National Leader of the party and former governor of the state, Bola Tinubu who disclosed this late Sunday said there... Read More
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February 2, 2019

Just In: Osinbajo speaks after surviving helicopter mishap

The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has confirmed that he is safe and sound following a crash his helicopter suffered in Kabba, Kogi on Saturday. Professor Osinbajo had departed Abuja around 1pm Saturday on a Chopper ride to Kogi in continuation of the Family Chats & Next Level engagements alongside the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Prof.... Read More
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February 2, 2019

Lagos lawmakers move to impeach Gov Ambode, INEC releases final lists of guber candidates and other stories that made the headlines this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week INEC releases final lists of guber candidates and state house of assembly The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday evening released the final list of candidates for the governorship elections and state house of assembly. Noticeably absent from the list are APC candidates for both Rivers and Zamfara.... Read More
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February 1, 2019

The Late 5: ASUU strike continues as meeting with FG ends in a deadlock; Patience Jonathan loses N1 billion to FG | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: ASUU strike continues as meeting with FG ends in a deadlock The federal government on Friday resumed talks with the leaders of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over the ongoing strike in public universities across the country. The lecturers embarked on an indefinite strike on... Read More
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Fela
February 1, 2019

#IFFR2019: My Friend Fela is an intimate look at Nigeria’s biggest export

Even when the Nigerian film presence at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) appears non-existent this year, Nigeria’s most important cultural export, Fela Anikulapo Kuti pulls off something of a saving grace in the form of the winning documentary, My Friend Fela (Meu Amigo Fela) directed by veteran Brazilian filmmaker, Joel Zito Araújo (Raça, Daughters... Read More
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February 1, 2019

The Big 5: Ganduje enjoys immunity from persecution – Buhari; There will be war if they rig this elections – Uche Secondus | Other top stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: I never threatened to break up Nigeria if Buhari rigs elections – Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied a statement credited to him that he would fight to divide Nigeria if President Buhari rigs the February 16 presidential election. Obasanjo made the denial through... Read More
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INEC
January 31, 2019

BREAKING: INEC releases final lists of guber candidates and state house of assembly

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has on Thursday evening released the final list of candidates for the governorship elections and state house of assembly. Noticeably absent from the list are APC candidates for both Rivers and Zamfara. According to Cable News, a court of appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, had ruled the... Read More
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January 31, 2019

The Late 5: I will not be voting for either Buhari or Atiku – Wole Soyinka; CCT to resume Onnoghen’s trial on February 4 | Other top stories

Here are the top stories that drove conversation today: FRSC deploys 20,000 personnel for February elections The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is deploying no fewer than 20, 000 officers and marshals for the upcoming general elections across the country. The Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi, said this at the 1st Quarter 2019 Strategy Session with... Read More
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Ghana
January 31, 2019

Ghana’s New Tribe: The Future Awards Africa unveils 50 outstanding young Ghanaians

Africa’s biggest youth awards, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has unveiled the coveted list of young Ghanaians with outstanding achievements in 2018. The Future Awards Africa seeks to acknowledge inspiring young people aged 18 to 31 making a difference through social enterprise, social good, and innovation. The recognition of Ghana’s New Tribe is part of... Read More
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January 31, 2019

The Big 5: I will concede if I lose in free, fair elections – Atiku; Buhari’s suspension of Onnoghen fair, balanced – Tinubu | Other top stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: I will concede if I lose free, fair elections – Atiku On the televised town hall show The Candidates and hosted by journalist Kadaria Ahmed on NTA Wednesday night, APC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has said that he would concede in the February 16 elections if... Read More
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January 30, 2019

The Late 5: Nigerian ‘police officers’ caught on video killing unarmed civilian; Declare your assets publicly, Afenifere tells Buhari | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: I don’t give a damn if APC loses in Zamfara – Senator Marafa Senator Kabiru Marafa of APC, Zamfara, has blamed his party the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the current crisis rocking it in the state. Marafa also said he does not give a damn if APC loses... Read More
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January 30, 2019

Appeal Court dismisses suit by Justice Onnoghen seeking to halt his trial at the CCT

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has dismissed the suit filed by the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, seeking stay of execution on his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). In a ruling on Wednesday, the appellate court said the suit filed by Onnoghen... Read More
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Nigeria Police
January 30, 2019

The Big 5: Police name eight new DIGs, retire one; I have fulfilled 2015 campaign promises – Buhari | Other top stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: I have fulfilled 2015 campaign promises – Buhari President Buhari on Tuesday said he has fulfilled the campaign promises he made to Nigerians in 2015. He disclosed this while in Imo and Abia in continuation of his campaign for a second term. At the Enyimba... Read More
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January 29, 2019

The Late 5: Biafra referendum will hold same day as election – IPOB; Dogara announces defection from APC to PDP | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Biafra referendum will hold same day as election – IPOB The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Tuesday has announced that it would be holding a referendum on February 16, same day as the presidential election. In a statement released by the group on its Facebook page,... Read More
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January 29, 2019

NJC Emergency meeting: Council issues 7-day ultimatum to Onnoghen, Acting CJN to respond to petitions

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has issued Justice Walter Onnoghen and the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Mohammed, a seven day ultimatum to respond to different petitions written against them. In a statement by the council’s Director of Information, Soji Oye, the NJC at its emergency meeting on Tuesday presided over by a former... Read More
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Andela
January 29, 2019

“Our mandate hasn’t changed, neither has our dream” – Omowale David-Ashiru lets us in on Andela’s Series D funding

Editor’s Note: In 2018, YNaija was granted the rare opportunity to profile Andela Nigeria, the Nigerian arm of a global company focused on training and placing indigenous developers with international companies. We were awed by their ethos and the community they had created around their cohorts, the very heart of their operation. After the company... Read More
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January 29, 2019

The Big 5: 30 states ready to pay N30,000 minimum wage – NLC; Lagos lawmakers move to impeach Gov Akinwunmi Ambode | Other top stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Lagos lawmakers move to impeach Gov Akinwunmi Ambode The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday threatened to impeach Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for allegedly spending funds which were not appropriated for. The Assembly subsequently asked Ambode to appear before it within one week over the... Read More
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January 28, 2019

The Late 5: More corrupt politicians will go to jail – Osinbajo; FG never approved N30,000 as minimum wage – Ngige | Other top stories

Here are the top stories that drove conversation today: Police seal off CJN Onnoghen’s office, eject administrative staff The police have early Monday sealed off the office of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, who was suspended by President Buhari, last Friday, sources at the Supreme Court have informed Punch. More corrupt politicians... Read More
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January 28, 2019

BREAKING: Fayemi wins Olusola Eleka at Ekiti Governorship Tribunal

The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has struck out the case of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate in the July 14 Ekiti State gubernatorial election, Kolapo Olusola Eleka and upheld the election of Dr Kayode Fayemi, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected governor of the State. The tribunal on Monday unanimously struck... Read More
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January 28, 2019

[YNaija Exclusive] The grand prize for BBNaija 2019 will exceed N45m – Martin Mabutho

The return of a brand-new season of Big Brother Naija was the buzziest piece of news two weeks ago, and with a new headline sponsor to boot – Bet9ja. The excitement flooded through social media and beyond, revolving around the fact that the famed reality show will penetrate Nigeria as a set location for the... Read More
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January 28, 2019

The president’s ambition suffereth violence, the violent take the bench by force

With an executive hammer fashioned by legalistic manipulation, President Muhammadu Buhari has forced his will on Nigeria’s Judiciary. On Friday evening, Buhari announced the suspension of Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen, immediately swearing-in the next highest-ranking Justice of the Supreme Court. An order obtained from the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) made this possible, per... Read More
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