October 30, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Oby Ezekwesili, STER, Netflix 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

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October 30, 2017

Troops kill fleeing Boko Haram insurgents in Borno

The Nigerian Army on Monday said troops killed two fleeing Boko Haram insurgents at Aisaram Village in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. Col. Timothy Antigha, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Task Force Division, disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri on Monday. The spokesperson said two fleeing insurgents riding horses were killed... Read More

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October 30, 2017

The Late 5: What you need to know about the new SGF, Boss Mustapha, Why Buhari met with Tinubu, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: Today’s biggest story: President Muhammadu Buhari fired the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, who had been on suspension for six-months, and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb Ayodele Oke. Both were initially suspended — and eventually... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Babachir’s sack has vindicated us – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said President Muhammadu Buhari has done the needful by sacking suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. APC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi said this on Monday in Abuja. He said the sacking of Babachir by the President has vindicated the ruling party. “Few days... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Nigerians forced Buhari to sack Babachir – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has described as an afterthought the sacking of the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, and the Director General, National Intelligence Agency, Ayodele Oke. In a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said Nigerians’ outcry forced Buhari to sack... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Impeach Buhari for delaying Babachir’s sack | PDP tells N’Assembly

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the National Assembly to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari over his delay in sacking suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal and Ayo Oke. Buhari had sacked both officials over corruption allegations against them after several months delay. The PDP in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince... Read More

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October 30, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Kevin Spacey just came out, but we really wish he didn’t

pic.twitter.com/X6ybi5atr5 — Kevin Spacey (@KevinSpacey) October 30, 2017 So this morning two time Oscar winner and House of Cards actor Kevin Spacey, released this statement via Twitter (when did it become de rigeur to release statements via twitter? Oh yeah, Trump, never mind). The big gist behind his statement is that Spacey finally confirms a... Read More

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October 30, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 30th of October

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: Six months after suspension, Buhari sacks Babachir Lawal, Oke [The Church Blog] These are the things you should know about the upcoming Halleluyah Challenge Join me as defendant in Belgore’s N500m fraud case | Diezani tells court

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October 30, 2017

Handover Babachir Lawal, Oke to EFCC | SERAP tells Buhari

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for sacking the suspended Secretary to Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ayodele Oke. In a statement by SERAP, deputy director Timothy Adewale on Monday said Buhari should “urgently handover Lawal and Oke to the Economic and Financial... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Police arrest 200 cows for invading farmland

The police in Adamawa have arrested 200 cows for invading a farmland at Yolde-Pate in Yola South Local Government Area. Adamawa police spokesman, Othman Abubakar, said the incident occurred on Saturday. “In collaboration with the district and village heads in the area and timely intervention of police and other vigilante members, the situation is now under... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Lai Mohammed, Biola Alabi, Kunle Afolayan, others attend AFRIFF 2017

The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), the biggest film gathering this side of the Atlantic, kick-started its 7th Season in spectacular style, at a ceremony heavy on star wattage, Sunday night, at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, The Palms, Lekki, Lagos. This year, there was a double dose of films, as the opening night selection consisted... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Heineken connects music lovers with outstanding music experience at the Live Your Music parties

The Heineken, ‘Live Your Music’ party, delivered an exceptional music experience to music lovers and consumers in Abuja and Lagos, as guests in both cities witnessed the best of music and entertainment. Hosted by Jidenna, the first event was held on 27 October in Abuja, while the finale, which served as the after-party for the Heineken-headlined Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2017, was... Read More

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October 30, 2017

The Thread: “The cabal has fallen” | TwitterNG reacts to Buhari firing Babachir Lawal

It’s been a long time coming, this sacking of Babachir Lawal by President Buhari. We’d like to think that our article had something to do with it. We did afterall, make it easy for MR President by listing the names of people to get rid of if his administration must get back on an even... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Ada Oguntodu: How to style your blazers like the cool girls

UK-based style blogger, Ada Oguntodu is the quintessential fashion non-conformist. Following her style choices on Instag…

The September Standard

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October 30, 2017

Don’t discuss Buhari’s re-election with me | Tinubu tells journalists

National leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Monday refused to discuss the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu dismissed the question in an interview with State House correspondents after meeting President Buhari at the Presidential Villa. When asked about his opinion on Buhari’s re-election in 2019, Tinubu said, “Don’t discuss that one... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Danjuma Goje loses wife, senate mourns

Danjuma Goje, senator representing Gombe central, is dead. Yelwa was said to have died in the early hours of Monday. Senate President Bukola Saraki said the deceased was “an exemplary pillar of support, a dedicated partner and mother to the community”. “On behalf of the entire senate, I commiserate with our brother, friend and colleague, senator... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Who is Boss Mustapha? | The new Secretary to the Government of the Federation

On Monday, President Muhammadu Buhari sacked Babachir Lawal, the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, appointing Boss Mustapha as his replacement. Until his appointment, Mustapha was the Managing Director/CEO of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA). Mustapha, a practising lawyer was born in Adamawa State. He attended Hong Secondary School, in Hong Adamawa state and... Read More

Thinking Through

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October 30, 2017

Uhuru Kenyatta wins Kenyan presidential rerun

Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta has won the presidential election re-run in the country. Official results on Monday showed that Kenyatta won 98.2 percent of the votes cast. Kenyatta won 7,483,895 votes compared to 73,228 for his closest rival Raila Odinga, who had boycotted the vote. The election was marked by a low turnout with many voters... Read More

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October 30, 2017

President Buhari appoints Boss Mustapha as SGF

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Boss Mustapha as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation. This is after former SGF Babachir Lawal was sacked by President Muhammadu Buhari. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement said the sacking of Babachir follows allegations against him. Director-General, National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ayo... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Just In: Buhari holds meeting with Tinubu at Aso Rock

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in a meeting with national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu. Buhari had hosted some top members of the ruling party. They include John Oyegun, national chairman of the APC; Senate President Bukola Saraki; Yakubu Dogara, speaker of the house of representatives and some governors. Details later…

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October 30, 2017

Join me as defendant in Belgore’s N500m fraud case | Diezani tells court

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke on Monday asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to list her as a defendant in a N500m fraud charge involving a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dele Belgore. Background: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had charged Belgore together with a former Minister of National Planning, Prof. Abubakar... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Six months after suspension, Buhari sacks Babachir Lawal, Oke

President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal and Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb Ayodele Oke. Background: Buhari had suspended Lawal over alleged fraud in the North-East contracts. The President also suspended NIA DG, Ayo Oke over claims on $43m found in an apartment in... Read More

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October 30, 2017

No fresh cases of Monkeypox virus recorded – Bayelsa govt

Bayelsa Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ebitimitula Etebu, on Monday dismissed reports that two new cases of monkeypox disease have been detected in the state. Etebu said the two cases were not fresh but old ones. He added that blood samples sent for confirmatory tests at the World Health Organisation’s reference laboratory in Dakar, Senegal, returned in batches.... Read More

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October 30, 2017

[The Church Blog] These are the things you should know about the upcoming Halleluyah Challenge

The second edition of the Halleluyah Challenge put together by Minister Nathaniel Bassey is finally upon us. The event which is just 2 days away can pass as one of the most anticipated events for November. Judging from the impact of the previous Challenge that happened in June, we can also believe that this would be... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Opinion: What does Lagos want to be- Dubai, New York or a combination of all?

By Baba Oladeji The biggest danger to Lagos is a man who is well travelled and has capital or power. He will look at London and want to re-create London, another will love the lure of Dubai and wish to re-create Dubai. Another will discover Gangnam, that smart city in Seoul and shove the... Read More

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October 30, 2017

The Thread: “Spending public funds to buy vip tickets to support a British boxer” | TwitterNG reacts to Dalung’s appearance at Anthony Joshua’s fight

Beloved Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua got an August visit from the Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, during his boxing match at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. Sports minister, @SolomonDalung led FG delegation to cheer @anthonyfjoshua to victory in Cardiff. Ogun State Deputy was part as well. pic.twitter.com/fT9eW2aP2O — POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) October 29, 2017 This... Read More

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October 30, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Government’s commitment to eradicating unemployment is ‘indifferent’

Unemployment has been with Nigerians for the past 57 years of our independence and it’s yet to receive any working solution from the government. The Army of unemployed youth in the country is growing at a fast speed and it’s not getting the desired attention. Successive Governments have promised to stamp out unemployment in the... Read More

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October 30, 2017

We are proud of Nollywood and its achievements – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government has said the creative industry is important to the economy. Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed made the statement while declaring open the African International Film Festival in Lagos on Sunday night. What he said: The government is committed to the growth of the creative industry. It recognises the great potential of the industry... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Buhari meets Ivorien president at Aso Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday hosted visiting President Alassane Ouattara of Cote D’Ivoire at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Both leaders also held a closed door meeting at the Aso Villa. Ouattara arrived the Presidential Villa at about 12.15 p.m and was introduced to some cabinet ministers. The two presidents are meeting officially for the first time since the... Read More

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October 30, 2017

The Thread: “You are a predator” “Sick fu_k; equating being gay with molesting children” | Twitter skins Kevin Spacey alive

Another Hollywood personality is on the hook for sexually assaulting a minor. In 1986, Kevin Spacey “invited Anthony Rapp over to his apartment for a party, and, at the end of the night, picked Rapp up, placed him on his bed, and climbed on top of him, making a sexual advance. According to public records,... Read More

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