November 2, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Yinka Ogunnubi, Mikki Kendall, Rochas Okorocha and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

Mikki Kendal, Rochas Okorocha, Today's Noisemakers: Yinka Ogunnubi

November 2, 2017

‘EFCC sets up team to probe ex-SGF Lawal’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has set up a crack team to probe the fraud allegations against the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. According to Channels TV, a source confirmed this on Thursday. The team will examine all the details relating to the N200m contract for the cutting of... Read More

Babachir Lawal, EFCC, PROBE, SGF

November 2, 2017

EFCC detains former Benue governor, Suswam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday detained a former Governor of Benue, Gabriel Suswam. Suswam was detained over his alleged role in the disbursement of N23bn which emanated from a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren said Suswam who was invited by the commission was still in custody at... Read More

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November 2, 2017

Buhari approves nominations into new minimum wage committee

Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari has approved nominations into the committee for a new minimum wage for workers. Ngige disclosed this in an interview with State House correspondents at the end of a meeting he had with Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said a tripartite panel,... Read More

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November 2, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 2nd of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Buhari writes NASS, reveals when he would present the 2018 budget Will Buhari also demonstrate against Abba Kyari? Entertainment Roundup: Beyoncé, Chiwetel Ejiofor to star in The Lion King live action remake | More stories

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November 2, 2017

The Thread: “Very soon Nigerians will go to hospitals and not find a doctor” | TwitterNG sounds the alarm

According to this thread, a third wave of doctors’ exodus will soon occur. And it doesn’t appear the Federal Government is at all concerned about this issue, not to mention setting in place structures to stop it from happening. This is how bad it is: From a doctor's forum I've been screaming about this for... Read More

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November 2, 2017

Aso Rock clinic did not get N10.9bn allocation | Perm Sec tells Reps

Permanent Secretary, State House, Abuja, Jalal Arabi on Thursday confirmed the claim by the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari that the State House Medical Centre lacked equipment. Mrs Buhari had lamented the poor state of the clinic, stating that she was asked to travel abroad for treatment. She also called for a probe of funds allocated... Read More

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November 2, 2017

Buhari won’t get automatic ticket in 2019 – Okorocha

Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum, Rochas Okorocha, on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari will not get an automatic ticket if he indicates interest to seek re-election in 2019. Okorocha said all candidates have to go through a transparent democratic process to emerge. “We won’t allow the imposition of candidates, it must be democratically done,” he told... Read More

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langtang

November 2, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] TheCable’s uncovering of an underage prostitution ring reveals Nigeria’s defective system

There are few things as scandal inducing to the average person than learning about a prostitution ring. It is a confluence of sexual assault, the coercion of a person without the aptitude to make certain decisions, promiscuity, sexual activity and slavery. Thanks to modern media, the images we have of forced prostitution are often those... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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November 2, 2017

House of Scraps: How Buhari could get his house back in order

by Alexander O. Onukwue A source in the Presidency has described President Buhari’s reaction to the pre-FEC face-off between Winifred Oyo-Ita and Abba Kyari as one of being “embarrassed”, according to Sahara Reporters. The presence of very senior members of Government, including Vice President Osinbajo and Senate President Bukola Saraki, did not deter Mrs Oyo-Ita... Read More

Story of the day

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November 2, 2017

Will Buhari also demonstrate against Abba Kyari?

by Alexander O. Onukwue In this week alone, there have been three public demonstrations about the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari. The first two took place around the premises of Unity Fountain, Abuja, between praise singers of the Chief of Staff showing their solidarity, and another other group who expressed disenchantment with... Read More

Story of the day

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November 2, 2017

Like Oke, you must also invite Babachir Lawal | Afenifere tells EFCC

Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere has questioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for not inviting sacked Secretary to Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. Background: President Muhammadu Buhari had sacked Lawal after he was indicted of corruption in the Presidential programme for the Northeast. Former Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ayo Oke was... Read More

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November 2, 2017

Former Vice-President Alex Ekwueme is in stable condition – Family

Former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme who is said to be receiving treatment in Memfis Hospital for Neurosurgery, Enugu is reportedly in stable condition. In a statement, his family said Ekwueme is stable and will be under close medical attention. The statement signed by the traditional ruler of Oko, Prof. Laz Ekwueme, said, “Ekwueme had a... Read More

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November 2, 2017

Femi Fani-Kayode: Vice President Osinbajo has betrayed the Church

by Femi Fani-Kayode Many years ago the irrepressable Hausa leader who hailed from Kano and who was the founder of the radical leftist political party called NEPU, Mallam Aminu Kano, said, “Until the Fulani Emirs are toppled, Northern Nigeria will not know peace”. History has proved him right. The feudal structure of the north and... Read More

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November 2, 2017

PDP condoles with Tinubu over son’s death

The Peoples Democratic Party has condoled with APC leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu over the death of his son, Jide Tinubu. Spokesperson for the PDP, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, said in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, “We believe that the Almighty God knows the best and understands the circumstances surrounding his sudden departure from us and... Read More

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November 2, 2017

2018 budget will be thoroughly scrutinised before passage – Senate leader

Senate leader, Ahmed Lawan on Thursday said the prompt passage of the 2018 Appropriation Bill to be presented to the National Assembly would be determined by certain factors. He said this in an interview with State House correspondents shortly after he met President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said the National Assembly... Read More

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November 2, 2017

FEC Report: Oyo-Ita made a strong case for her innocence

by Alexander O. Onukwue News reports from the Aso Villa council chambers on Tuesday paid much focus on a heated moment between the Head of Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita and the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari. Mrs Oyo-Ita, as wells as prominent members of President Buhari’s cabinet, has been at... Read More

Story of the day

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November 2, 2017

How power ministry spent $35m on unapproved project – Melaye

Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has claimed that the ministry of Power spent $35 million on a project that was not approved by the National Assembly. While speaking on the floor of the senate, Melaye said the project was meant to build generating plants that would add power to the national grid. “Sometime last year, the... Read More

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Excellence in leadership conference Daystar Christian Centre

November 2, 2017

[The Church Blog] #ELC2017 These are the things we learnt from the Day 1 speakers

The Day 1 of the Excellence in Leadership Conference organised by Daystar Christian Centre definitely did not end without everyone being geared up, inspired and empowered to do amazing things. The first day featured Pastor Sam Adeyemi, Pastor Nike Adeyemi and Joseph Siaw Agyepong. Whilst we can’t wait for the second day of the conference,... Read More

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Flex

November 2, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Will flavoured condoms make protected sex cooler? The S.F.H. seems to think so

Nigerian commercials tend to be pretty cringey. Perhaps it is because there is a constant disconnect between what we think Nigerians sees themselves as and who they really are, but our commercials are often exaggerated and hard to take seriously.This new commercial from Nigerian sexual health non-profit organization, The Society For Family Health promoting their... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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November 2, 2017

Opinion: Why the North East Development Commission must succeed

by Ayodele Adio A few days ago, President Muhammadu Buhari assented to the North East Development Commission bill, a commission with the mandate to receive and manage funds allocated by the federal government and international donor agencies for the resettlement, rehabilitation, integration and reconstruction of roads, houses and business premises of the victims of... Read More

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Tokunbo Koiki

November 2, 2017

Tokunbo Koiki’s dream is to feed John Boyega but for now she’s happy to feed you

In this interview, Tokunbo Koiki, founder of Tokunbo’s Kitchen speaks to YNaija UK representative, Rachel Ogbu about how her food pop-up established 2 years ago has gone on to feed over 5000 people, successfully manned booths at 6 street food festivals, hosted 9 pop-up and supper clubs events and completed 3 in-house chef residencies. In 2017, Tokunbo... Read More

Thinking Through

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November 2, 2017

Buhari writes NASS, reveals when he would present the 2018 budget

President Muhammadu Buhari has just written the House of Representatives seeking to present the estimates of the 2018 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, November 7. The draft estimates of the budget has already been approved at an FEC meeting.

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November 2, 2017

Moses Ochonu: Buhari’s deception is worse than corruption

by Moses Ochonu Here’s what’s on my mind this morning. Buharists are always asking us to applaud the president for every little tokenist and symbolic gesture even when such a gesture is late, ineffectual, and compelled by public pressure. It’s a form of emotional blackmail of course, but no matter. Because of its track record... Read More

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Nathaniel Bassey

November 2, 2017

[The Church Blog] Everything na Double Double | What we learnt from Day 2 of the #HallelujahChallenge

The second day of the Hallelujah Challenge has come and gone and we cannot hide our enthusiasm for another unconventional opportunity to to raise our voices to God in praise and worship. As the numbers keep increasing and the impact level keeps multiplying, there are lessons we haven’t learnt and want to share. Amidst the... Read More

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November 2, 2017

“We are prepared to go after human traffickers” – Magu

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said the commission would begin to go after human traffickers. Magu said this when a delegation from the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) visited him in Abuja. Spokesman of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren, who reported the... Read More

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Excellence in Leadership conference Daystar Christian Centre

November 2, 2017

[The Church Blog] #ELC2017 by Daystar Christian Centre kicks off with Spirit Lifting worship

The Excellence in Leadership Conference (ELC2017) organised by Daystar Christian Centre is finally here. Just in case you are not sure what ELC 2017 is about, Excellence in Leadership Conference, popularly known as ELC is a yearly event convened by Pastor Sam and Nike Adeyemi under the umbrella body of the Daystar Christian Centre that brings together the finest leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals and... Read More

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Excellence in Leadership conference Daystar Christian Centre

November 2, 2017

[The Church Blog] LiveBlog: We’re giving you updates from Day 1 of the Excellence in Leadership Conference #ELC2017

The Excellence in Leadership Conference (ELC2017) organised by Daystar Christian Centre is finally here. Just in case you are not sure what ELC 2017 is about, Excellence in Leadership Conference, popularly known as ELC is a yearly event convened by Pastor Sam and Nike Adeyemi under the umbrella body of the Daystar Christian Centre that brings together the finest leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals and... Read More

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