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November 13, 2017

[The Church Blog] Bishop Wale Oke addresses the question of women wearing trousers

Bishop Wale Oke is the Presiding Bishop of The Sword of the Spirit Ministries, also known as Christ Life Church with a 15,000 member headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria. In this recent video, he addresses the long-standing issue of women wearing trousers. According to Bishop Wale Oke there are things in Christendom which are essentials while others... Read More
Church Culture
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November 13, 2017

Mercy Abang: Nigeria is unmasking citizens online at record levels but there are no rights – yet

by Mercy Abang   A recently released report by the Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) revealed an emerging trend of user information and content removal requests by African Governments to Internet and telecommunications companies. These companies, including Facebook, Google, Yahoo, Twitter disclosed a surge in requests for user information... Read More
Opinion
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November 13, 2017

LABAF 2017: Our idea is to pull down stereotypes of youth – Adebola Williams

LABAF 2017, held November 6 – 12, was dedicated to the internationally recognised multiple award-winning poet and social critic, Niyi Osundare. According to the organisers, “It is conceived and designed as a campaign for Literacy and Human Capital Development through such interactive events as reading sessions, conversations (around books and ideas in the context of national and... Read More
The News Blog
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November 13, 2017

‘The IGP never said he is free to have a romantic affair with any officer’

The Nigerian Police has downplayed reports that the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris said no law prevents him from having an affair with any female officer. This was contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood. The statement:  This story credited to Punch Online is Untrue and Unfounded, pure fabrications... Read More
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Onos Ariyo
November 13, 2017

The YNaija Ranking: Onos Ariyo is Number One on our Top 10 Gospel Artiste Countdown

Our Top 10 Gospel Artiste Countdown is finally out and Worship leader, Onos Ariyo (popularly known as Onos) takes the top spot, thanks to her newest release, Forever, you are God.  The song which was released in October as her birthday gift to us is one that got us all in the “zone” again. What Onos... Read More
Church Culture, Featured
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November 13, 2017

“This is hooliganism. It is not opposition politics” | Presidency attacks Lamido

The presidency on Sunday accused a former governor of Jigawa, Sule Lamido of being morally bankrupt. A Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu was reacting to an interview Mr Lamido granted recently. According to him, Mr Lamido allegedly attacked President Buhari over the ongoing war against corruption. “It is... Read More
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November 13, 2017

The Big 5: Corruption trial doesn’t disqualify anyone from contesting, Buhari approves 2,250 job slots for EFCC and, other top stories

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the PDP, Ahmed Makarfi has said that a trial on the basis of corruption is not enough to disqualify a candidate unless the court convicts the said candidate. Out of anger, a Nigerian soldier has killed... Read More
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November 13, 2017

Except you’re convicted, you can contest – Makarfi

The Chairman, National Caretaker Committee of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi has said national chairmanship aspirants with pending cases in court would not be disqualified from the race at the party’s convention in December. Makarfi stated this in Kaduna while playing host to one of the aspirants and former governor of Ogun, Otunba Gbenga... Read More
The News Blog
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November 13, 2017

Drain the swamp: Every Nigerian politician should be like el-Rufai | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai is many things, but he is not one, who is afraid of making and taking the hard decisions. In October, as part of his resolve to drain the state’s education sector of deadwood, teachers in its primary schools were told to embark on a test. 33,000 teachers sat for an exam... Read More
Citizenship, Featured, Thinking Through
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November 13, 2017

‘N700m was not spent on building the mines website’

The Federal Government has denied reports stating that it spent N700 million on setting up the Solid Minerals Development website that was inaugurated last week. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Muhammed Abbas stated that the money was spent on infrastructure, human capital, civil works and not a website. Mr Abbas stated: “The attention of... Read More
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November 12, 2017

Live Blog: Full list of winners at #Afrima2017

The final day of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) is here, taking place at Eko Hotel and Suites. The Senegalese born American, Akon is the host for the night, alongside Cameroonian-French entertainment broadcaster, Sophy Aiida.  List below: Best Male Artist in Central Africa  Winner: Charles Arthur Locko Samba Best Female artist in Central Africa Winner: Montess Best Male... Read More
The News Blog
November 12, 2017

Don’t ignore Obasanjo…he is the boss of bosses | Jonathan tells Atiku

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to reach out to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo over his 2019 Presidential ambition. Jonathan said this while speaking with Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine, on the 2019 election. Jonathan described Obasanjo as the “boss of bosses”, stating that any political who ignores him does... Read More
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November 12, 2017

Ikoyi whistleblower will be paid his reward this month – Adeosun

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said the whistleblower who pointed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to the N13bn funds in an Ikoyi apartment will be paid his reward this month. Background: The controversy over his reward started when the EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Magu said the whistleblower was already a millionaire. The whistleblower’s lawyer... Read More
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November 12, 2017

Jonathan sacked me for arresting ‘his person’ – Ex-EFCC boss, Farida Waziri

Former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Farida Waziri has said she is thankful former President Goodluck Jonathan kicked her out of office. According to a statement on Sunday, Waziri said this during an interaction with journalists at an unnamed event, which she attended in Lagos at the weekend. What Waziri said:  She... Read More
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Looters
November 12, 2017

It will be double trouble if Nigerians vote PDP again – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said it would be double tragedy if the Peoples Democratic Party is allowed into power in 2019. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Mohammed said this while addressing journalists at a press conference in Lagos. What he said: He said the present Government inherited huge corruption from... Read More
The News Blog
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November 12, 2017

176,160 graduates have benefited from N-Power – FG

The Federal Government has said 176,160 graduates have so far been deployed under the N-Power programme. This is in a book entitled: ‘Making Steady, Sustainable Progress for Nigeria’s Peace and Prosperity: A Mid-Term Report Card on the Buhari Administration’. It said out of the 25,840 selected applicants left, 11,884 beneficiaries were disqualified because they had incomplete records.... Read More
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November 12, 2017

Probe Okorocha over ‘N1bn statues of Zuma, Johnson-Sirleaf’ | SERAP tells CBC, ICPC

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has asked the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha over the construction of statues. In a petition dated November 10 and signed by its executive director, Adetokunbo Mumuni said there were “serious concern that... Read More
The News Blog
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November 12, 2017

The Thread: “Why I won’t be a bridesmaid ever again” | Eketi’s crazy #BridesmaidChronicles

Prepare to laugh out loud at the sheer outlandish nature of Eketi’s bridesmaid horror stories. Don’t just laugh, listen and learn lessons from her experience so that when next a bridesmaid request comes through, you’re not blindsided. Like our parents say,to be forewarned is to be forearmed. Enjoy: Why I won't be a #bridesmaid ever... Read More
Opinion
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November 12, 2017

[The Music Blog] This line on Davido’s new single makes a curious case for the ’30 Billion in the Akant’

The most popular refrains from every Afropop song almost leaps out at you on first listen, the rest of the relevance of such lines or lyrics is sustained via social media captions and pseudo-colloquial expressions. For Davido’s single from earlier in the year, “IF”, the line “30 Billion for the account”, stuck out as the... Read More
The Music Blog
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