October 13, 2017

President Buhari to attend APC guber rally in Anambra

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to attend the grand finale of the gubernatorial campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra. Buhari made the promise at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja Friday when the chairman of the APC campaign council, Bauchi Governor, Muhammad Abubakar, presented the party’s flag bearer, Tony Nwoye,... Read More

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October 13, 2017

Restructuring becoming new form of opposition – Presidential aide

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina Friday, said the ongoing call for the restructuring of Nigeria is now turning to another form of opposition. The presidential spokesman was speaking at the 8th Annual Lecture Series organised by The Change We Need Nigeria Initiative, themed: Disintegration or Restructuring: Which way... Read More

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Buhari

October 13, 2017

President Buhari meets with South-East governors, leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari and leaders of thought from the South East are reportedly in a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to Punch, those attending the meeting with Buhari include state governors from the region, ministers as well as the leaders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Governors in attendance include those of Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi States.... Read More

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October 13, 2017

[The Activism Blog] NGO raises alarm over Nigeria’s debt profile

An NGO, Civil Society Legislative and Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has raised alarm over the Federal Government’s plans to borrow $5 billion to finance the 2017 budget. CISLAC in a statement issued on Thursday, October 11, 2017, by its Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim read: “We are worried that the failure of government to deliver on its... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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Ezekwesili

October 13, 2017

“The diplomacy around Nigeria’s failure must end” – Ezekwesili

A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili says the “diplomacy around Nigeria’s failure” must stop. She said the country is ripe for a convention – that would be about the economics of a functional Nigeria. Speaking at a plenary session at the Nigeria Economic Summit (NES), which ended in Abuja Thursday, the former Minister said... Read More

October 13, 2017

“Let ethnic warriors sheathe their swords” | Presidency clarifies Buhari’s World Bank request

The Presidency has Friday, clarified what President Muhammadu Buhari aims to achieve when he asked the World Bank to focus on rebuilding the North East. Reference: President of the World Bank Group, Jim Yong Kim Thursday, said the bank’s concentration on Northern Nigeria was as a result of President Muhammadu Buhari‘s request. Kim said, “You know, in my very... Read More

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October 13, 2017

“Every part of Nigeria matters to us” – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo assured that Niger Delta people will benefit maximally from the wealth and natural resources of their land. He said every part of the country mattered to the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Highlights: Prof Osinbajo spoke yesterday on Bonny Island while inaugurating the construction of the strategic 40-kilometre Bonny-Bodo-Ogoni Road, conceived by... Read More

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October 13, 2017

Opinion: These Nigerian ‘heroes’ deserve our accolades

by Raphael Esu Nigeria, as we know it, is blessed with outstanding leaders. We are a fortunate nation in that regard and it does not get better than this. Our leaders are all men of the people doing everything in our interest and in good faith and conscience and it would be a... Read More

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October 13, 2017

We won’t change our name because of a black market order – IPOB

The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Friday, said it has no plans to change its name. IPOB spokesman, Comrade Emma Powerful said this in a statement. Highlight: Comrade Powerful alleged that the Federal Government in company with the South-East Governors Forum and the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, have paid some unnamed individuals to float another pro-Biafra group,... Read More

IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, South-East governors

October 13, 2017

Trump calls on Democrats to fix Obamacare after partial repeal

Following the signing of an executive order to make adjustments to Obamacare on Thursday, US President Donald Trump has extended a hand of bi-partisan collaboration to Democrats in order to find a lasting fix to the Obama signature healthcare policy. The executive order added some provisions of the healthcare policy by cutting premiums on insurance... Read More

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October 13, 2017

Redeemer’s University expels final year student over social media posts

Actor and TV host, Debo Adedayo, who is a final year student at Redeemer’s University has revealed that he had been expelled from the university because of some posts on social media. According to the expulsion letter he shared, the school said he was being expelled because he “recently posted certain messages on some social media platforms which... Read More

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October 13, 2017

Tales from the grave: What you should know about blood groups and Rhesus factor [Pt III]

by Odia Iyoha This is a continuation from What You Should Know about Blood Groups and Rhesus Factor Part I and Part II where we saw the importance of knowing our blood groups and Rhesus factor in case of an emergency. Story 2: The Wicked Queen Mother Olori Olaitan walked down the stairs... Read More

smartphone battery

October 13, 2017

5 things you can do right now to make your smartphone battery last longer

We’ve all been in that situation where it’s like no matter how long you charge your smartphone, the battery never seems to last long enough. Sometimes, it feels like that’s the price you have to pay for the luscious screen display and heavy-duty apps. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be so. There are few things... Read More

Thinking Through

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October 13, 2017

Three female suicide bombers dead in foiled Maiduguri hospital attack

Three female bombers have been killed while trying to gain entry into the premises of Molai General Hospital, outskirt of Maiduguri township, on the Maiduguri/Damboa highway. The incident occurred when the suicide bombers who had the IED vest strapped on detonated the IEDs on their bodies, killing themselves and damaging the pedestrian gate. In a... Read More

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October 13, 2017

Opinion: What is Ambode doing about LASPOTECH’s prolonged strike?

by Dele Owolabi In Nigeria, people are internally displaced for many reasons amongst which are: terrorism, militancy, natural disaster, territory conflicts, civil war, etc. Whatever reason that may be responsible for internal displacement, the situations at all settlement camps remain the same. Neglect, malnutrition, mental and physical abuse, vulnerability, diversion of funds/aids from donors, even... Read More

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October 13, 2017

Amazon studio chief, Roy Price suspended for ignoring sexual assault claims against Weinstein

In a latest development arising from the Harvey Weinstein sex scandal, Amazon Studios chief Roy Price has been suspended amid claims he “ignored” allegations the disgraced veteran producer raped actress Rose McGowan. McGowan allegations comes as Price faces a separate allegation from producer Isa Hackett, who claims the Amazon Studio chief inappropriately propositioned her in... Read More

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October 13, 2017

What Osinbajo approved for NNPC weren’t contracts | Yet another ‘clarification’ by the presidency (READ)

The Presidency has also dismissed reports that the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo approved contracts for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Osinbajo on Thursday had said he only approved loans for the NNPC joint venture financing with the IOCs. The NNPC had earlier said the Vice President approved the contracts while President Muhammadu Buhari was... Read More

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October 13, 2017

The Thread: “They should just bury the boy in peace” | TwitterNG’s reactions to Tagbo’s death

As the investigation into the death of Tagbo, Caroline Danjuma’s lover, continues, Davido is keen to extricate himself from the affair. It was Caroline who first blew the horn on Davido’s involvement and yesterday the Lagos state Commissioner for Police (who has since been stripped of his rank) came forward with more facts, exposing Davido’s... Read More

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October 13, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari told us to focus on Northern Nigeria – World Bank | Stop Saraki, Senate from investigating me | IGP tells court | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. How much EFCC has recovered through whistleblowers – Magu – YNaija PDP is still suffering from the shock of defeat – Abdulsalami – YNaija Buhari told us to focus on Northern Nigeria – World Bank – YNaija Stop Saraki, Senate from investigating me | IGP tells court... Read More

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October 13, 2017

Death toll increases as North California wildfire lingers

The initial report of 10 fatalities has leaped to 31, following the massive wildfires which began on Tuesday evening and continues to sweep through multiple counties in North California and has damaged thousands of homes, businesses and other buildings, ABC News reports. The tragic casualties and devastation According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection,... Read More

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October 13, 2017

The Big 5: Osinbajo says he approved NNPC loans, House to probe Minister of Agriculture for Yam exportation, and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: There were a number of new appointments from the Aso Villa Thursday. President Buhari first appointed Prof Isa Hayatou Chiroma as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, then he re-appointed Uchechi Orji as Managing Director of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment... Read More

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October 13, 2017

2 officers dead, others hospitalised following a prison break attempt in North Carolina

Officials have confirmed that two prison employees were killed and 10 others severely injured following an attempted prison break in North Carolina, ABC News reports. A dispatcher at the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office revealed that the incident occurred Thursday afternoon at the Pasquotank Correctional Institute in Elizabeth City. North Carolina Department of Public Safety equally disclosed... Read More

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October 13, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 13th of October

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: Buhari told us to focus on Northern Nigeria – World Bank If Buhari is lucky, he will get the ticket to contest in 2019 – S’West APC PDP is still suffering from the shock of defeat – Abdulsalami

October 13, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Here’s everything Davido claims to know about Tagbo’s death; DJ Olu buried in Lagos (WATCH) | More stories

As you anticipate the weekend, catch up on the biggest stories that made the rounds yesterday in entertainment – and others that unraveled while you slept. Here’s everything Davido wants you to know about Tagbo’s death Singer, Davido had promised a footage and statement clarifying his position on the death of his friend, Tagbo and... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

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Buhari

October 13, 2017

If Buhari is lucky, he will get the ticket to contest in 2019 – S’West APC

South-West leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have said President Muhammadu Buhari has not informed it that he would be seeking re-election in 2019. Former acting Chairman of the APC, Chief Bisi Akande said this on Thursday at the meeting of the APC South-West stakeholders at the executive chamber of the Oyo State governor’s... Read More

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October 13, 2017

I did not authorise letter demoting Lagos CP – Okiro

The Chairman, Police Service Commission, Dr. Mike Okiro, has dismissed a letter from the commission demoting the Lagos State Acting Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi, to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police. What happened: Two Acting Commissioners of Police (ACP) had been demoted to their rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP). Those affected... Read More

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October 13, 2017

I have spent N3.2bn helping children…Allow my mother rest in peace | Patience Jonathan tells EFCC

Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed an allegation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission that she used her foundation, Aruera Reachout Foundation to launder stolen funds. Background: The anti-corruption agency had frozen 15 accounts belonging to the former first lady, stating that the funds were proceeds of corruption. Mrs Jonathan had filed... Read More

$1bn, EFCC, Foundation, mother, N2, Patience Jonathan

October 13, 2017

Stop Saraki, Senate from investigating me | IGP tells court

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Thursday filed a suit before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, seeking an order restraining the Senate and Senate President Bukola Saraki to investigate allegations against him. What happened: Senator Misau, a former police officer had accused the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris of corruption.... Read More

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October 13, 2017

Buhari told us to focus on Northern Nigeria – World Bank

President of the World Bank Group, Jim Yong Kim on Thursday said the bank’s concentration on Northern Nigeria was as a result of President Muhammadu Buhari‘s request. Kim said this while speaking at a press conference in Washington DC, United States. What he said: In his first meeting with Buhari, the President told him to shift the bank’s... Read More

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October 13, 2017

PDP is still suffering from the shock of defeat – Abdulsalami

Former military Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar has said the Peoples Democratic Party has refused to play its role as a credible opposition. Abubakar said this when he was visited by Raymond Dokpesi, a chairmanship aspirant of the party, in his residence in Minna, Niger state. What he said: Abubakar said the PDP was still suffering from... Read More

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