The YNaija Cover this evening &#8211; the 11th of December

Why looters have not been convicted despite recoveries – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday gave reasons why the Federal Government has been unable to prosecute looters. Osinbajo disclosed the reasons at the 2017 celebration of the International Anti-corruption Day organised by the Inter-agency Task Team in Abuja. The Vice President was represented by his Special Adviser on Rule of Law, Akingbolahan Adeniran. What Osinbajo said:... Read More

convicted, looters, strategic advice, Yemi Osinbajo

The Late 5: Buhari’s alleged unhappiness, UEFA champions League draw, and other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draws has been made. Check out the teams that made it. Bishop of Sokoto diocese of the Catholic Church, Matthew Kukah has said some ministers and President Muhammadu Buhari are unhappy, and we think they need to consult Rochas Okorocha’s Ministry of Happiness and Purpose Fulfilment. ... Read More

President Muhammadu Buhari, The Late 5, UEFA Champions League Draw, unhappy

We demand outright scrapping of SARS | Protesters insist

Convener of the #EndSARS campaign, Segun Awosanya has said the group wants the squad to be scrapped and not reformed. Awosanya said this while speaking to #EndSARS protesters at the Unity Fountain, Abuja, on Monday. Background: Nigerians had taken to Twitter to decry the brutality and human rights abuse by officials of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).... Read More

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Will Adeniran sue the PDP as Secondus resumes office?

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Uche Secondus has promised to rebuild the party. Secondus spoke at the national headquarters of the party in Abuja on Monday when he resumed office. He said those who left are free to return to the party. What he said: He said, “By the special grace of God, elections have... Read More

office, PDP, sue, Tunde Adeniran, Uche Secondus

The Thread: “Hey! Akara and bread girl” | This Nigerian Cinderella story will blow you away

We have to tell you straight up: we love love; so when we encounter stories where everything just falls into place just so, it thrills our heart. This real love story is so sweet, it will make you a believer in fairy tales, Cinderella and justice. Let’s not ramble, see below: Being romantic exhausts me.... Read More

Gist

A Cinderella story, Love, The Thread, True life stories

Wike sponsored PDP’s convention with Rivers money – APC

Rivers state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has claimed that governor Nyesom Wike is using the state’s funds to sponsor his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Chukwuemeka Eze, media aide to Davies Ikanya, chairman of the Rivers APC, in a statement on Monday said PDP stakeholders refer to Wike as “Port Harcourt ATM”.... Read More

The Thread: Buhari should stop telling Nigerians to go back to the farm. Here is why

We keep hearing from our leaders that Agriculture is the new Nigerian oil and so Nigerians should diversify to farming. And that’s all well and good. Time and again, our own President, himself a devout farmer keeps extolling the wonders of farming. In fact, just yesterday, he visited his cattle and plants in Daura, looking... Read More

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You have no power to prosecute judges | Appeal court tells EFCC

The Court of Appeal in Lagos has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) cannot prosecute judges. Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Robert Clarke had filed an appeal on behalf of Hyeladzira Nganjiwa, a serving judge of the Federal High Court. The EFCC had arraigned Nganjiwa on a 14-count charge before the Lagos High Court. Nganjiwa was... Read More

Appeal Court, EFCC, judges, Power, prosecute

3 beauty entrepreneurs from across Africa win the Dark and Lovely x She Leads Africa Beauty Accelerator

Skin Gourmet from Ghana, Beauty Revolution from Nigeria and FreshMe from South Africa went home as the winners at the 20…

The September Standard

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Buhari may have to consider consulting Okorocha’s ministry of happiness

Bishop of Sokoto diocese of the Catholic Church, Matthew Kukah has said some ministers and President Muhammadu Buhari are unhappy. Kukah said this in a recent interview with writer and social media expert, Abang Mercy. What he said: In the interview, the religious leader said Buhari and his ministers did not expect things to be as they are... Read More

Matthew Kukah, ministers, Ministry of Happiness and Purpose Fulfilment, President Muhammadu Buhari

How did these celebs get the Arabian theme wrong at The Wedding Party 2 premiere?

When we found that the world premiere of The Wedding Party sequel was themed Arabian Nights, we could not quite box our …

The September Standard

Arab fashion, Arabian Nights, Indian fashion, premiere, The Wedding Party

Explosion rocks New York and we can’t wait for Trump’s statement

One suspect has been arrested after an explosion near New York City’s Port Authority bus terminal on Monday morning, the New York Police Department has said. NYPD said several people were injured, stating that a device went off and there was a person strapped with a bomb. NYC Office of Emergency Management tweeted there was “police activity”... Read More

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[The Church Blog] Yemi Osinbajo, Akinwunmi Ambode and all of the celebs we saw at Redemption Camp #SongsofVictory

If there’s one thing we know RCCG of in the past few years, it’s how the church has hosted several top celebrities in The Redemption Camp at various times. From presidents to governors to senators, entertainers and even pastors. Although, some might have come for an ulterior motive, we chose to unlook. Their motive is none... Read More

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[The Church Blog] How Funke Akinokun brought the crowd together at #SongsofVictory

Funke Akinokun is not an ‘in-your-face’ worship minister. But, no doubt she has released some songs that formed a huge part of our praise and worship playlist a few years ago. Funke Akinokun was introduced like every other minister and we just didn’t expect too much. We were already worried that many of the ministers invited... Read More

Funke Akinokun, Rccg Congress

These are the three designers Mimi Onalaja wore as host of The Future Awards Africa 2017

Television show host, Mimi Onalaja and her three outfits are definitely one of the many talking points from the 12th edi…

The September Standard

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[The Music Blog] Vector has some bars on SARS and the Libyan slave trade

M.I’s “You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Life” may not have had the instrumental impact the Short Black Boy wanted for his legacy but it spurred a new hunger within the game. Rappers now seem to be coming to the realisation that saying something is better than saying nothing at all, even if the whole... Read More

The Music Blog

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#UCLDraw: Real Madrid to face PSG, Chelsea will meet Barcelona, other fixtures

The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draws has been made. Check out the teams that made it below: The fixtures: Juventus v Tottenham Basel v Manchester City FC Porto v ... Read More

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[The Church Blog] Johnson Suleman is in the news again but, for the right reasons

This year might not have been a really good year for Apostle Johnson Suleman. At some point, you could almost associate his name with all things controversial. But, he has proven to us that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Catch up: [The Church Blog] “Oga Satan cannot die na” | Twitter reacts to Apostle... Read More

BUA Group writes Buhari, accuses Dangote, Ministry of Mines of sabotage

The Executive Chairman/CEO, BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene and investigate acts of sabotage against BUA Cement operations by Dangote Group in connivance with top officials of the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development. This was contained in a letter dated December 4, 2017, signed by Abdulsamad Rabiu to... Read More

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On Jerusalem, Donald Trump is determined to be reckless, naïve and lonely

by Alexander O. Onukwue By announcing that the United States will recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, Donald Trump has taken the unconventional route towards achieving “the ultimate deal”. Mr Trump’s announcement on the 6th of December is the most controversial move yet of his 10-month old administration but while his other proclamations have... Read More

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The Big 5: Okorocha’s comment on Atiku’s exit from APC, the story of the Libya returnee and, other stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. A Libya returnee has advised Nigerians who are planning to travel to Europe through Libya to rescind as migrants are being treated worse than the world thinks. He said some of armed traffickers use migrants to test their weapons. An APC Chieftain in Zamfara... Read More

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South West leaders deserved what befell them at PDP convention – Akin-Deko

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akintayo Akin-Deko on Saturday said that leaders of the South West deserved what befell them at the party’s national convention. “The South West is leaderless as a zone,” he said, according to Daily Trust. Antecedent: Before the PDP National Convention that saw Uche Secondus emerge as the National... Read More

Akintayo Akin-Deko, party politics, PDP

Ministry of Happiness, Trump on Jerusalem, Uche Secondus, Winners and losers

Trump’s controversial decision; Okorocha’s misbegotten Ministry of Happiness | Here are last week’s winners and losers

by Alexander O. Onukwue As the festive season draws closer, the presentation of awards and recognitions have increased. Stocktaking on how the year has been spent has kicked in for most persons, and rebuilding plans for next year are being drafted. However, while some future plans are geared towards producing good results, not every proclamation... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: The Wedding Party 2 premieres in an Arabian-themed party; Kiss Daniel’s former manager accuses him of avoiding court papers | More stories

Here’s a recap of the biggest stories that made the rounds in entertainment over the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept through Sunday night. The Wedding Party 2 premieres in Lagos The highly anticipated sequel to 2016 blockbuster movie, The Wedding Party premiered in Lagos last night. The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 11th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Atiku’s exit from APC is not good for the party – Okorocha No one can stand against Buhari in 2019 and win – APC Chieftain Create happiness department | Okorocha advises Air Force

Cover Stories

2019 Elections, APC, atiku abubakar, PDP, Politics, Rochas Okorocha, YNaija Cover

[The Church Blog] 14 years after, Daystar Christmas Carol remains the carol of all carols

It was 12:18 pm. 18 minutes after the time scheduled for the opening of registration for Daystar Christian Centre Carol. I was struggling with a slow phone and an internet that seemed to have been attacked by spiritual forces of some sort. After a while, the page opened and all available halls were filled. Sigh!... Read More

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Demola Olarewaju: PDP National Convention 2017 – The most democratic ever

by Demola Olarewaju In terms of choosing a presidential candidate, the stakes are always high and it is usually democratic but in terms of electing the National Working Committee, it has always been an undemocratic process in all major political parties especially the PDP. The convention of December 9, 2017 is the most democratic... Read More

Opinion

democracy, opinion, PDP National Convention 2017, Politics, Uche Secondus

No one can stand against Buhari in 2019 and win – APC Chieftain

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa, Engr. Markus Gundiri has said that the ruling party is growing stronger in his home state after the exit of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Gundiri said no Nigerian could run against President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 because of his achievements and popularity. “Who... Read More

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Atiku’s exit from APC is not good for the party – Okorocha

The Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha, has said the exit of a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is not a good development for the party. Background: Atiku defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Highlights: Okorocha, who spoke with journalists after he received an honourary doctorate degree at... Read More