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July 16, 2019

In a move that surprises no one; CAN publicly disowns solidarity visit to COZA

On Sunday, the 14th of July 2019, the Abuja branch of the Commonwealth Of Zion Assembly received a purported solidarity visit from Reverend Dr. Israel Akanji, the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) North Central Zone, and Reverend Dr. Jonah Samson, chairman of CAN, FCT chapter. Both reverends insisted they were at the... Read More
Editor's Pick, Featured, Specials, The News Blog
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July 16, 2019

Four female housemates evicted from #BBNaija still doesn’t mean that women have to support each other, dear Don Jazzy

On Sunday night, two female housemates Ella and Kimoprah were evicted from the new season of Big Brother Naija, making it a total of four women already eliminated from the show. Mind you, women have been the only ones eliminated since evictions started two weeks ago – Ella and Kimoprah joining Avala and Isilomo –... Read More
Culture
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July 16, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 16th of July

Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Big 5: Gov Makinde makes assets public, declares N48b; We are still negotiating for Chibok girls, Sharibu, others’ release – Presidency | Other top stories Stakeholders highlight policies and effective implementation at the Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders The video for Zlatan and Tiwa... Read More
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July 16, 2019

Stakeholders highlight policies and effective implementation at the Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders

The Future Project hosted stakeholders at the fifth edition of The Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders on Friday, 12 July, 2019. The event highlighted the importance of relatable government policies and effective implementation as a foundation for national socio-economic transformation and global competitiveness. Themed, ‘Turning the Curve: Aligning government policies to our Realities’,... Read More
Citizenship
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July 16, 2019

Access Bank wins Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Award

Africa’s leading financial institution, Access Bank, has emerged winner of the 2019 Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Awards for ‘Outstanding Business Sustainability Achievement’ at an award ceremony held on Thursday at the City Hall, Karlsruhe, Germany.  The prestigious award which the Bank is taking home for the fourth consecutive time was presented to its GMD/CEO, Herbert Wigwe,... Read More
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July 16, 2019

The Big 5: Gov Makinde makes assets public, declares N48b; We are still negotiating for Chibok girls, Sharibu, others’ release – Presidency | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Gov Makinde makes asset public, declares N48b  Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has published his asset declaration document on Monday, which shows he has in excess of N48 billion in both cash and properties. The governor complied with Nigeria’s code of conduct law that mandates... Read More
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July 15, 2019

The Late 5: Obasanjo writes Buhari again, warns him to end violent attacks across Nigeria; Tribunal overrules Buhari, INEC, admits video evidence – Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Tribunal overrules Buhari, INEC, admits video evidence The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal is to, later on Monday, rule on the objection by the Independent National Electoral Commission, President Muhammad Buhari, and the All Progressives Congress, to the request by the Peoples Democratic Party and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar,... Read More
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July 15, 2019

Photos: Emir of Kano, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, others join Herbert Wigwe to raise funds at the Access Bank Charity Shield Polo tournament

The much-anticipated Access Bank Charity Shield Polo tournament took place on Saturday at the Guards Polo Club, United Kingdom and it lived up to expectations as it featured a perfect blend of style, class, and humanity – the latter expressed through charitable donations in excess of N720 million. In attendance were the Emir of Kano,... Read More
Partners
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CAN
July 15, 2019

CAN in Abuja says: We stand with you, Biodun Fatoyinbo

The Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) had two special guests at yesterday’s Sunday service. The first was Reverend Dr. Jonah Samson, the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) FCT chapter. The second was Reverend Dr. Israel Akanji, the chairman, CAN North Central. The presence of both pastors comes just two weeks after Biodun... Read More
Editor's Pick, Featured
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July 15, 2019

The Big 5: The responses to security challenges are so weak – Moghalu; Impeachment notice on Obaseki not from us – Edo lawmakers-elect | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: No vacation for you, Bulkachuwa tells Appeal Court judges The President of the Court of Appeal, Zainab Bulkachuwa, has cancelled this year’s annual vacation of judges of the court. Federal High Court judges had on July 8 started their annual vacation and some other judges... Read More
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July 14, 2019

BREAKING: Super Eagles lose to Algeria, to play Tunisia in losers final

The Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to qualify for the final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations hosted by Egypt, after a last gasp goal from Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez led the Foxes of Algeria to win the semi final clash between both teams by 2-1 at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday.... Read More
The News Blog, The Sports Blog
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July 14, 2019

BREAKING: Senegal pip Carthage Eagles of Tunisia to qualify for AFCON 2019 Final

The Terranga Lions of Senegal have pipped the Carthage Eagles 1-0 to qualify for the final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations hosted by Egypt. In the tension-soaked encounter at the June 30 Stadium in Cairo, both teams played a barren draw at the end of the regular 90 minutes, but a Dylan Bronn... Read More
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July 14, 2019

Just In: Sanwo-Olu submits Tunji Bello, 24 other names to LAHA for cabinet positions [Full list]

Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has submitted to the State House of Assembly for ratification, names of 25 persons as commissioner-nominees and Special advisers for the state’s incoming Executive Council. According to a statement by Gboyega Akosile, Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the list of 25 “comprised names of technocrats and politicians who... Read More
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July 14, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the Weekend Roundup

Follow the links to read our weekend stories on YNaija:     In Case You Missed It: On Apple Music’s Up Next Artist interview, Burna Boy reveals he didn’t realise his music had ”popped” until performing in Eastern Nigeria | Anthony Joshua visits Makoko Community Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s men are ”masters” over women misogyny, Senator... Read More
Cover Stories
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July 14, 2019

In Case You Missed It: On Apple Music’s Up Next Artist interview, Burna Boy reveals he didn’t realise his music had ”popped” until performing in Eastern Nigeria | Anthony Joshua visits Makoko Community

On Apple Music Up Next Artist interview, Burna Boy was interviewed by Beats 1’s Julie Adenuga on his forthcoming album Africa Giant, and the moment he realised his career was blowing up. The latter he explained when he performed in 2014 in a stadium in Eastern Nigeria. According to Burna Boy, Easterners tend to gravitate... Read More
Culture, Featured, The News Blog
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Fatoyinbo
July 14, 2019

In a historic move, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria starts investigation into rape allegations against COZA pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo

Following rape allegations brought against Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) minister, Biodun Fatoyinbo, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has made a decision to investigate all claims against the pastor. This is the first time in the history of the body that this has been done. In a letter sent to Timi Dakolo last week,... Read More
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July 13, 2019

This Week In Music: Lady Donli’s ”Suffer Suffer,” Niniola’s ”Boda Sodiq,” Tiwa Savage and Zlatan’s ”Shotan” and more

Because he has nothing better to do with his time, every Saturday, Bernard Dayo brings you the most awe-inspiring, confounding, addictive or otherwise hilarious moments from the week in music. This week: Lady Donli is here to enjoy on ”Suffer Suffer” Lady Donli stars as ”Cash Mummy” in the video for her new single Suffer... Read More
Culture, Featured, The Music Blog
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July 13, 2019

Access Bank wins 2019 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award

Africa’s largest retail customer bank, Access Bank, has been announced as the ‘Outstanding Healthcare SME-Friendly Bank of the Year’ at the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) 2019 held recently at the Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos. This represents a fourth consecutive win at the event, after winning the same award in 2016, 2017, and also... Read More
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July 13, 2019

Nobody holds politicians accountable in Nigeria – ex-minister, Rotimi Amaechi

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that Nigeria is a country without consequences, as citizens and voters have failed to hold politicians and leaders accountable for their actions and policies. Amaechi, who is also a former governor of River State, stated this during a panel session at the fifth edition of The Nigeria... Read More
The News Blog
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July 13, 2019

Innovating with music, ALAT by Wema partners Teni

In keeping with Wema Bank’s commitment to offer exciting and experiential banking services to its customers, the bank yesterday unveiled Teni Apata, popularly known as Teni the Entertainer as its brand ambassador. In this capacity, Teni will serve as a conduit between Wema Bank and young Nigerians with a view to changing existing brand perception,... Read More
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July 13, 2019

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s men are ”masters” over women misogyny, Senator Remi Tinubu vs Elisah Abbo, Super Eagles beat South Africa in #AFCON2019 quarter-final – Here’s everything that happened this week

This week was a rollercoaster of buzzy stories, from politics to culture and while we routinely reported each of these stories from our YNaija desk, here’s a roundup of everything that went down in the past six days and are still trending today: Senator Remi Tinubu vs Elisah Abbo During the Senate investigative session presided... Read More
Culture, Featured, The News Blog
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July 12, 2019

First Photos: Rotimi Amaechi, Ruggedman, Remi Shonaiya, Omatseye Nesiama, others at The Nigeria Symposium For Young and Emerging Leaders

Former Transportation minister, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi; rapper and UN Peace Ambassador, Michael ‘Ruggedman’ Stephens; former presidential candidate, Remi Sonaiya; Navy Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (Rtd.) are some of the personalities at the 5th edition of The Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders today at the Agip Hall, Muson Centre, Lagos. Themed ‘Turning the Curve, Aligning... Read More
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July 12, 2019

The Late 5: Appeal Court rejects suit challenging Buhari’s academic qualification; Gunmen attacked our witnesses going to Presidential Election Petition Tribunal – PDP | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Appeal Court rejects suit challenging Buhari’s academic qualification  The Court of Appeal in Abuja has rejected an appeal challenging Buhari’s academic qualification to stand for the last presidential election. Justice Mohammed Idris, who read the lead judgment of a three-man panel, upheld an earlier judgment by a... Read More
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