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December 3, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Ariana Grande’s ‘Thank U, Next’ breaks YouTube records; #ChiefDaddyMovie premieres in Lagos | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Chief Daddy premieres in Lagos The grand premiere for EbonyLife Films’ highly anticipated film ‘Chief Daddy‘ held on November 2, at the Oriental Hotels, VI. The theme for the night was ‘Opulently Nigerian’ and spotted... Read More
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December 3, 2018

The Big 5: Rumours about me being cloned are not surprising – Buhari, Obiano denies supporting Buhari and Atiku for Presidency | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday said the “ignorant rumors” that he was dead and the occupant of his seat is a clone (a certain Jibrin from Sudan) are not surprising, noting that while he was on medical vacation last year a lot of people hoped he was... Read More
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December 2, 2018

The Late 5: Oil marketers give FG 7-day ultimatum over N800bn debt; PDP to commence Presidential campaign in Sokoto | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) says it will on Monday kick off its campaign ahead of the February 16,2019 Presidential election in the ancient city of Sokoto, North-West Nigeria, with a commitment to focus on issues of governance. According to the Director, Media and Publicity of... Read More
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December 2, 2018

‘It is the real me, I assure you’ – President Buhari addresses rumour of being cloned

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Poland reacted to reports that he was cloned when he was ill and away from the country. According to a video posted on Twitter, Sunday by his Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, the President addressed the issue while responding to a question on the matter during a... Read More
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December 2, 2018

#NigeriasNewTribe: Davido, Ahmed Musa, Adesua Etomi, Chinwe Egwin, Samson Itodo, others make The Future Awards Africa 2018 nominees list

The Central Working Committee (CWC) of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has announced the nominees for the 13th edition of Africa’s biggest youth awards set to hold on 16 December, 2018 at the Balmoral Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. With 20 award categories this year, the CWC unveiled one hundred (100) nominees which include artistes,... Read More
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December 2, 2018

The Big 5: Police reacts to reports of new terror group in Sokoto; Super Falcons set new AWCON record after epic battle in Accra | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Super Falcons of Nigeria late Saturday won the 2018 edition of the Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) after defeating the Bayana Bayana of South Africa 4-3 (penalty shoot–out) in an epic battle that saw both teams end 120–minutes goalless at the Accra Sports Stadium. Having previously beaten the the... Read More
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December 1, 2018

BREAKING: Super Falcons win AWCON championship for the 9th time

Nigeria’s female national football team, the Super Falcons have won the African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) for the ninth time. Nigeria had the chance to take the lead in the 75th minute after winger Francisca Ordega was fouled in the box by Bayana Bayana goalkeeper, Kaylin Swart. Striker Asisat Oshoala stepped up to take the... Read More
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December 1, 2018

The Late 5: U.S. government replies FG on alleged plans to endorse Atiku; Henceforth, No work, no pay – FG tells ASUU | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Federal Government has ordered that no payment of any form of salaries and allowances should be made to members of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on strike in Federal and Inter-Varsity Centres. As contained in a memo issued by S.B. Ramon-Yusuf, a Director at the... Read More
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December 1, 2018

Just In: OPC founder, Frederick Faseun is dead

Founder of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Frederick Fasehun is dead. According to Punch, Fasehun, 83, was reportedly admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja on Tuesday and died on Saturday. “It is true, baba died this morning at the ICU in LASUTH, Ikeja,” Punch quoted the spokesman of the OPC... Read More
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December 1, 2018

President Buhari reduces cost of UTME, SSCE forms; ASUU vows not to suspend its strike | Other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) vowed not to suspend its ongoing industrial strike action until its demands on poor funding of universities and government’s failure to adhere to previous agreements are met. ASUU National President, Biodun Ogunyemi said, “…so far, nothing concrete has come out... Read More
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November 30, 2018

The Late 5: New terrorist group reportedly emerges in Sokoto, Police kill 104 bandits in Zamfara | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. The Association of Residents Doctors, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, says its members will donate 100 pints of blood as contribution to the development of the community and patients care. The association’s President, Dr Ajibola Salami made this known during a blood donation exercise by the... Read More
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November 30, 2018

Why I see politics as a love affair | SDP candidate, George Abbey talks about his 2019 candidacy

The 2019 General Elections are almost here but, so many candidates are relatively unknown and so, YNaija is offering a free platform for young candidates not more than 35 – notwithstanding the political office. The YNaija series titled YNaija Politico is a platform where young candidates for various offices for 2019 can talk about their... Read More
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November 30, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Reggae music now has UN protected status; DJ Khaled charged for illegally promoting bitcoin | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Meek Mill’s releases new album Championships with Drake, JAY-Z, more The album includes Cardi B, Young Thug, Future, 21 Savage, Rick Ross and more. Championships is Meek’s first full-length LP since his release from prison in April. He released the... Read More
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November 30, 2018

The Big 5: FG cautions U.S. against endorsing Atiku; Nigerian Army, Rivers Government clash over discovery of alleged militia camp | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government on Thursday told the United States to be cautious in granting visa to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, so as not to create the impression that he is being endorsed for the 2019 election. Information Minister, Lai Mohammed, who stated... Read More
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November 29, 2018

#ThursdayTalks Lagos discusses ‘election and inequality’ | See 10 talking points

On November 29, 2018, active citizens gathered to discuss “key issues leading to the 2019 elections” and prominent among these issues is how people with disabilities have been relatively barred from actively participating in election matters. Thursday Talks Lagos is a monthly conversation with thought leaders, change agents and active citizens that holds every last... Read More
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November 29, 2018

The Late 5: Boko Haram overrun military base in Borno, kills 3 soldiers; Nigeria now has 165m active telephone lines – NCC | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday arrived in N’Djamena, Chad for consultations with Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) and to review the security situation in the region, as well as intensify efforts to end the insurgency. According to a tweet on... Read More
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