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June 3, 2017

The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversations this week

These are the top 10 stories that drove conversations this week. Acting President Yemi Osinbajo visits Calabar Acting President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday visited Calabar, capital of Cross River state. Osinbajo stated that President Muhammadu Buhari personally re-negotiated the funding of the Lagos-Calabar rail project which he commissioned. He also assured the people of Bakassi and government... Read More
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June 3, 2017

145 TVC staff fired, N17bn worth of office furniture | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

192 – Governor Obaseki of Edo state appointed this number of Special Assistants who will help the state connect with people in the rural areas. N17 billion – The amount the Ministry of Finance allegedly paid for the procurement of office furniture. 15 – The number of INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners the Nigerian Senate confirmed... Read More
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June 3, 2017

Insiders: “Dammy Krane never really broke into the industry, there’s no hope for him after this scandal”

Dammy Krane was arrested by police in the United States for credit card fraud and related charges. Hours after his arrest became public, tweets rolled out from his Twitter handle claiming there are three sides to the story and even promising fans “new material” where he intends to share his own side of the story.... Read More
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June 3, 2017

Insiders: “Dammy Krane was trying to live the Davido and Wizkid lifestyle but he failed”

Late Friday night, news of the arrest of Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane filtered through blogs and news sites. The artiste with real name, Oyindamola Johnson-Hunga had been arrested by the Miami police for credit card fraud, grand theft and other forgery-related offences. Less than 12 hours after the news made rounds and Nigerians were still... Read More
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June 3, 2017

All Nigerian governors are a disaster, but Aregbesola remains king | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Over the years, many Nigerian governors have shown a penchant for impunity, misplaced priorities and total inefficiency. But this set current set of governors are proving to be outscoring their predecessors in the inefficiency battle. The Abdulaziz Yari-led Nigeria Governors Forum on Thursday at a meeting held at the governor’s Maitama, Abuja residence ‘decided’ that... Read More
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June 2, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Ariana Grande’s Manchester benefit concert sells out in six minutes, Davido drops new hit single ‘FALL’ | More stories

Thursday was packed with some of the biggest entertainment stories of our time – from shocking revelations to new releases – here are some of them and others that unraveled while you slept and are sure to buzz today. Ariana Grande’s Manchester benefit concert tickets sold out in… Wait for it! Six minutes. We told... Read More
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June 2, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Reps reject bill to create south east commission | Obama attacks Donald Trump over his Paris deal decision | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Reps reject bill to create south-east commission – YNaija Air Passenger traffic drops by 31.3% – NBS – YNaija Dino Melaye sues Kogi governor over LG election – YNaija Obama attacks Donald Trump for his Paris deal decision – YNaija “They ganged up to kill the bill”, Onyema speaks on... Read More
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June 2, 2017

PROFILE: What do you know about the man that started it all, Chukwuemeka Ojukwu?

Born in Zungeru – Modern day Niger State on November 4, 1933, at Zungeru in northern Nigeria to Sir Louis Phillippe Odumegwu Ojukwu, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu was a Nigerian military officer and politician who served as the military governor of the Eastern Region of Nigeria in 1966 and the leader of the breakaway Republic of... Read More
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June 1, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today.  1. 10 injured as resident doctors, security officers clash in LUTH It was reported that 10 resident doctors were injured in a clash with security officers as they attempted to gain entrance into theri secretariat.  2. ‘Rearrest Kanu now’, South East group urges FG Members... Read More
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June 1, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: CNN fires Kathy Griffin over controversial Donald Trump photo, August Alsina reveals he’s battling liver disease | More stories

Here are the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Landed in soup? CNN fires Kathy Griffin over controversial Trump photo Comedian and CNN’s live New Year Eve show co-host, Kathy Griffin has lost her job with the network barely 24 hours... Read More
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June 1, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Abducted Reps member released | JAMB releases 1,606,901 results | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Abducted House of Reps member released  – YNaija UTME 2017: JAMB releases 1,606,901 results, supplementary exam to take place – YNaija Doctors, security officers clash in LUTH (WATCH) – YNaija Reps to probe 5-day-old company awarded multi-billion naira contract – YNaija Navy investigates clash with police in Calabar – YNaija... Read More
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May 31, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations. 1. 3 policemen reportedly burnt alive by angry naval officers in Calabar Three policemen were reportedly burnt to death on Tuesday, following a clash between the Police and some officers of Nigerian Navy in Calabar, Cross River state capital. 2. Nigerian actress who escaped from prison rearrested... Read More
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May 31, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Ariana Grande features Usher, Justin Bieber for Manchester benefit concert; Mercy Aigbe’s daughter, Michelle speaks on fame and cyberbullying | More stories

Missed anything in entertainment yesterday? Catch up on the biggest stories here… Justin Bieber, Usher and other stars to perform at Manchester benefit concert Ariana Grande is undeterred! Days ago, the pop star revealed in an essay to everyone affected by the explosion that rocked her Manchester Arena concert last week that she will be... Read More
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May 31, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today.  1. Minimum wage: Reps to cause review every five years The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, moved the process of making the review of the National Minimum Wage a periodic exercise of every five years. 2. Three policemen burnt alive by angry naval officers... Read More
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May 31, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Minimum wage to be reviewed every 5 years | Make Nigeria competitive, Osinbajo urges Dangote, others | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Make Nigeria competitive – Osinbajo urges Dangote, others – YNaija Minimum wage: Reps to cause review every 5 years – YNaija APC Reps praise Jonathan for his commitment to democracy – YNaija Sex scandal rocks another Nigerian church – YNaija Man, 23, raped for three days by three women in... Read More
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May 30, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today.  1. Anyone earning N30,000 can own a house under Buhari’s administration – Osinbajo Acting President Yemi Osinbajo said the Federal Government’s Social Investment Programmes have been very successful. 2. Senator Dino Melaye allegedly bribed election tribunal judge Akoh Ikpeme in US dollars (LISTEN) An audio tape obtained... Read More
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May 30, 2017

#Impact365: Bales of Mercy Orphanage takes in abandoned and vulnerable children and encourages adoption

In April 2017, it was reported that the Lagos state government rescued 290 abandoned children in one year. This number is nothing compared to that of new born babies that are left to die on dumps, in gutters and road sides on a daily basis in the state. Mrs Ngozi Igbokwe of Bales of Mercy... Read More
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May 30, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. I will soon sign the 2017 budget into law – Osinbajo Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has hinted that the 2017 budget will soon be signed. 2. Anyone earning N30,000 can own a house under BuharI administration – Osinbajo Acting President Yemi Osinbajo said... Read More
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May 30, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: I will soon sign the 2017 budget into law – Osinbajo | DSS to hand over freed chibok girls to women ministry | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. ‘DSS to hand over 82 freed Chibok girls to women ministry’ – YNaija I will soon sign the 2017 budget into law – Osinbajo – YNaija Anyone earning N30,000 can own a house under Buhari’s administration – Osinbajo – YNaija Release El-Zakzaky, Dasuki now, NBA tells FG – YNaija Two... Read More
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May 30, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Skales releases second album “The Never Say Never Guy”, Harry Styles calls 14-year-old Manchester terror attack victim | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept through Monday night – and are buzzing this morning. Phyno is mad at PulseNG over an article  Online magazine, Pulse published an article it claimed contained the backstory of the fresh controversy surrounding American singer, Pia Mia’s song “I’m a fan”... Read More
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May 29, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Nigeria is not a democratic state – Balarabe Musa Former governor of old Kaduna State, Alhaji Abdulkadir Balarebe Musa, has observed that from 1999 to date, Nigeria is still experiencing military rule. 2.  Stop provoking soldiers, Falana tells politicians Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana... Read More
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May 29, 2017

Backstory: Between Governor Ambode, his wife and the Chaplain who got fired

On Friday, 26 May, it was reported that the presiding Chaplain of Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa – Lagos state’s official worship centre – had been fired. It would ordinarily not be much of a big deal since the church’s governing council effected their spiritual leader’s abrupt dismissal. However, the report became a matter... Read More
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May 29, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Ariana Grande to return to Manchester for a benefit concert, Did Pia Mia steal Phyno’s song? | More stories

Here are the biggest stories from the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this weekend. Ariana Grande will be returning to Manchester for a benefit concert 23-year-old pop star, Ariana Grande is clearly not over the terror attack that claimed 22 lives and injured 59 at her concert... Read More
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May 29, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari At 2: We’ve secured Nigeria from predators — FG | APC has done nothing in the last 2 years – PDP | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Democracy Day: We all have to make sacrifices, Osinbajo tells Nigerians – YNaija APC has done nothing in the last 2 years – PDP – YNaija Stop provoking soldiers, Falana tells politicians – YNaija Incessant herdsmen killings may lead to another civil war – Bakare – YNaija... Read More
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