Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Buhari appoints new NAFDAC Director-General Buhari arrives Enugu airport for South-East visit (PHOTOS) Nine ‘whistleblowers’ approach EFCC for five percent of Ikoyi cash
Here are the top five stories that drove conversation today. It seems the whistleblowing policy introduced by the Federal Government is about to lead to some serious issues. After the Federal Government promised to pay the whistleblower who pointed the EFCC to the cash in an Ikoyi apartment, 9 different Nigerians have approached the agency,... Read More
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports that Nigerian military has stopped the admission of female cadets into its regular combatant programme. In a statement by defence spokesman, John Enenche on Tuesday, the military described the report as mischevious. Enenche said female cadets are eligible for all types of commission.
The Super Eagles has defeated Argentina 4-2 in an International friendly match on Tuesday. Ever Banega had put the Argentines in front with a free-kick before Sergio Aguero doubled the lead in the 36th minute. Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho sent in a spectacular free-kick just before half-time to make the scores 2-1. In the second... Read More
Two Nigerians have reportedly been killed in South Africa within 48 hours. NAN reports that Ikechukwu Edmond, aged 40 was allegedly killed on November 11 while the second victim Eluka Agu was allegedly bitten to death on November 13. It was learnt that Edmond, a businessman was killed in front of his house on Amant street, Malvern, Johannesburg.... Read More
Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano has said his security aides have been withdrawn, a few days to the state’s governorship election. Obiano said this while speaking on Tuesday at an election stakeholders meeting organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The governor said he wants his security aides returned immediately. “I want my security details returned... Read More
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said he would sue the Federal Government after sustaining injuries when he fell in a manhole. Falana said this while delivering his speech at the National Stakeholders Summit on Whistleblowing in Abuja on Tuesday. He said, “I am sure you saw me limping and using a walking stick when... Read More
The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced the call for applications into the Lagos State Employability Support Project (LSESP). LSESP provides short vocational training programs implemented by LSETF to provide youth in the state with industry relevant skills that could help them gain possible employment and advance in life. Applications... Read More
In its latest investigative series called Paradise Papers, Premium Times named Azura-Edo, Nigeria’s largest Independent Power Plant, as “a huge suction pipe set up to siphon millions of tax-free dollars through a network of Mauritius-incorporated offshore shell companies”. Mr Eyo O. Ekpo, Former Attorney General of Cross River state and former Commissioner of Market Competition... Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Prof. Moji Adeyeye as the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by Assistant Director (Press), Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mohammed Nakorji. The statement read, “The President of... Read More
Heineken, the international premium beer brand under the stable of Nigerian Breweries Plc., emerged as the ‘Brand of the Year, West Africa’ at the ADVAN Awards for Marketing Excellence on Saturday, 11 November, 2017. The brand also took home the award for ‘Campaign of the Year’, while Obabiyi Fagade, Brand Manager, Heineken, got the much-coveted... Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the Akanu Ibiam International airport in Enugu on a two-day visit to the South-East. He was welcomed by four governors and some traditional rulers. The governors at the airport were Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Rochas Okorocha (Imo), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Dave Umahi (Ebonyi). The President is heading to Ebonyi where he... Read More
Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi over the weekend was embroiled in a messy public show of shame, as his convoy clashed with that of Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike. Both men who have been at loggerheads for years traded blames over who was responsible for the clash with the minister saying, his “black jeep was intercepted... Read More
It appears there is no stopping Pepsi as they are in a back to back give away mood, and fans are absolutely loving it. Only recently did they reward 10 fans with a VVIP treatment to the One Africa Music Fest, Dubai after hundreds of fans jostled creatively for the grand prize. And when you... Read More
Nine individuals have approached the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to claim the reward for pointing the agency towards the N13 billion discovered in an Ikoyi apartment. Background: The EFCC had said the whistleblower is already a millionaire and was being counselled on how to spend his reward. The whistleblower however raised an alarm... Read More
Nigerians have been sharing life lessons on Twitter in recent times. @Xcel_101 picked a true life story to punctuate the Nigerian proverb: “in this life, you are alone”. [In case you missed it]: “Beach party turned into a burial” | What UNILAG taught me about life” Dolapo’s life lesson focuses on the behaviour of ladies... Read More
The Senate has approved a $5.5 billion loan request by President Muhammadu Buhari. Background: Buhari had asked the upper chamber to approve the borrowing of $2.5 billion to finance the 2017 budget. He also requested to borrow $3 billion to refinance domestic debts. What is happening: On Tuesday, the senate’s committee on local and foreign debts presented its... Read More
Nigerian singer, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk known popularly as Iyanya has a video for his recently released song, Iyanu. Shot in Rome by European-based Omar (@directedbyomar), the video was released Tuesday, November 14, 2017, to his fans worldwide by Temple Management Company (TMC) across all media platforms. The song is produced by Black Jersey and mastered by... Read More
The winners have been announced for the first ever Imbube African Book Festival and Awards – a literary event aimed at drawing attention to the growing body of literary work coming out of the African continent while holding discussion on literary trends and publications. The festival, which was held on Saturday 28th October, 2017, at... Read More
by Pius Adesanmi Dear Osita: I must congratulate you for an exhilarating debate performance yesterday. You shone like a million bright stars. Such was your brio that we should not even be here today discussing the possibility of your winning the forthcoming election. It should be a no-brainer, a foregone conclusion. However, we have to... Read More
This thread is so sad, we’ve no words. See below: In this life, you are alone. Unilag taught me this. Lemme tell you a story. — ☔️ (@ExcelJoab) November 13, 2017 I was so shocked. I couldn't understand what was going on. That's when it dawned on me. You are on your own. After you... Read More
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced that Nigeria’s debt stock has hit N20.37 trillion. Highlights: In a statement made available in Abuja on Tuesday, the DMO said the total public debt stock comprising the Federal Government, the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stood at N20.37 trillion as of September 30. This... Read More
The Baptist church in Nigeria is not your church’s mate at all. They would pass as one of the oldest church denominations all over the world and one of the first denominations to bring the word of God to Nigeria. Talking of the history of the Baptist church, the church consists of a gathered group... Read More
Catch up on the biggest entertainment news from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Tuesday morning. Davido wins MTV EMA Best Worldwide Act We were not done celebrating his Best African Act award at the MTV Europe Music Awards. Late last night, Davido took to social media... Read More
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. There is a scheduled friendly match between Argentina and Nigeria today in Russia and the Super Eagles, Gernot Coach has assured that he has a game plan. He said this as Lionel Messi has been dropped for the game, where Aguero and Dybala lead... Read More
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: About 3,000 Oyo pensioners march to protest 56 months unpaid arrears Senate recalls its suspended former leader, Ali Ndume Those planning to disrupt Buhari’s Ebonyi visit will be dealt with – Police
With or without Lionel Messi, the Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr has said his team are ready to take on Argentina today. Why it matters: Messi was given permission by coach Jorge Sampoli to return to Barcelona, with an aim to test how his team will fare without him. “The lack of Messi is not... Read More
by Temitope Adigun In the words of Professor Wole Soyinka “For every crime, there must be restitution. The nomads of the world cannot place themselves above the law of settled humanity”. Billowing like bush fires across the country is the nightmare of repeated Fulani herdsmen attacks on host communities. One of the core responsibilities of... Read More
Plenary began with the laying of budget estimates by President Muhammadu Buhari. At subsequent sittings, bills were passed and motions adopted on burning issues such as the deaths of 26 Nigerian women, whose bodies were discovered aboard a ship on the Mediterranean. A new Member was also sworn in. Highlights are presented below; 1. ... Read More
At a time Nigeria has received yet a five star rating among the committee of nations in the world for corruption and corrupt practices, the federal government of Nigeria under the Muhammadu Buhari Presidency through the ministry of finance made a giant stride with the introduction of the whistleblower policy which was approved by the... Read More