The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, summoned the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, over the outbreak of monkeypox in the country. lawmaker from Bayelsa State, Mr. Diri Douye, raised the issue under matters of urgent national importance, praying that the minister should be summoned. The prayer was immediately passed in a unanimous voice vote....
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Have you ever thought about the idea of an over dosage of love? Like, showing people love till its almost too much for them to handle (which it can’t be anyway). As usual, Church Crawler made its way to another Church this Sunday and landed at Daystar Christian Centre. Daystar Christian Centre is one of...
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Catch up on all the entertainment stories you missed yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are sure to buzz all day today. Eminem attacks Donald Trump in freestyle rap In a pre-recorded clip that was aired at the BET Hip Hop Awards last night, rapper Eminem unleashed 4 minutes of tirade...
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YMonitor now features on the Office of the Citizen Radio program on Nigeria Info Fm alongside other partners such as BudgIT and EiE. OOTC radio show for Lagos comes up every Wednesday, 8am to 9am, on Nigeria Info FM 99.3. The topic of discourse on the show this Wednesday, October 11, 2017, is “What does...
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Former Democrats Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, who is still basking in the new popularity sparked by her memoir “What Happened”, featured in an interview on Australia Broadcasting Corp.’s Four Corners to share her views about incumbent Donald Trump. When asked in the interview which is set to air next Monday by host Sarah Ferguson if...
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Popular gossip page, Instablog9ja, an Instagram account distinguished for its use of private lives and controversial updates as fodder to stir up hypocritical Nigerians into a blood lust whenever its administrators need a boost in their numbers, might seem like the last place where you’d expect to see validation about many of the things we’ve...
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American rapper, Cardi B took the night at the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday. The ‘Bodak Yellow’ rapper won five awards out of her 9 nominations. She won the Single of the Year, Hustler of the Year, Best New Hip-Hop Artist, Best Mix Tape and Made-You-Look Award. See full list of winners below; Best Hip-Hop...
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Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: Entertainment Roundup: Watch Eminem rip Donald Trump apart in 4-minute furious freestyle; ‘DJ Olu and Chime may have been poisoned’ | More stories Anyone who goes against zoning must be punished | Northern PDP elders condemn Fayose’s presidential ambition Why I have decided...
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For people who are incredibly religious and judging of what other people do in private, Nigerians are surprisingly hypocritical and as messy as they come. A lot of the posturing and angling we do to gain favour from others and present ourselves as perfect makes us crave depravity where we can get it. Comfortable-in-skin, heterosexual...
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Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today. After a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari over the recent chieftaincy tussle in Oyo state, the state governor Abiola Ajimobi has said he will not dethrone the Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Saliu Adetunji, despite the Oba’s action. Here’s a bit of context to...
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The Vice-Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University Prof. A.S. Gbadegesin along with other staff of the university held an interactive session with students of the university where he addressed the students on the progress being made in ensuring the resumption of academic activities in the university. The school management had originally announced that lectures were going...
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The 3-day event compromising of a 2-day Hackathon and 1-day conference and exhibition attracted attendees from all over West Africa. Conference host Seye Johnson kicked off proceedings by welcoming attendees and educating them on the African gaming industry, and the aims and objectives of WAGE 17. The first panel was “Women in Gaming, Animation and...
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From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Why I have decided not to dethrone Olubadan despite his actions – Ajimobi – YNaija How soldiers, policemen looted Nnamdi Kanu’s residence – IPOB – YNaija Senator Misau sued for spreading ‘injurious falsehood’ after bribery allegations against IGP – YNaija EFCC to auction seized petroleum products –...
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It’s not Christmas yet but, Tim Godfrey, Gospel artiste and leader of the Xtreme Crew just made us understand that we don’t have to wait for the festive season to enjoy good gifts. Tim Godfrey, who is popularly known for songs like Na You be God, So good, Gbemisoke and the annual Fearless concert that...
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So we were strolling along Twitter and heard people asking: Can someone tell me what this short husband & sola adio stories are pls? — Wale Gates (@walegates) October 10, 2017 I’m lost oooo! Irose and Olivia shii! Someone give me summary — UNAPOLOGETIC FOODIE (@miss_mami) October 10, 2017 So this is the backstory (you’re...
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Northern leaders under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have condemned the presidential ambition of Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State. The party leaders made the condemnation at a meeting of the three Northern zones on Tuesday. What happened: The Opposition party had zoned its Presidential ticket for 2019 to the North. But Ekiti State governor, Ayodele...
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as well as the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the alleged $25bn oil contract scam in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. Why it matters: Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu had written a memo to President Muhammadu Buhari, where he...
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The Federal Government through the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, on Tuesday filed two separate sets of charges against the Senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Isah Misau. What happened: Senator Misau, a former police officer had accused the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris of corruption. The Senator had alleged...
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Ibrahim Badmus, a 25-year-old Nigerian, has been killed during a police raid in Vaal near Johannesburg in South Africa. His death happened barely one-week Jelili Omoyele, also a Nigerian, was killed in Johannesburg over an alleged 300 Rand (about N7,500) parking lot debt. Steve Lumbwe a Congolese, who was a flat-mate of the deceased, narrated...
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The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has alleged that officers of the Nigerian Army and Nigeria Police Force looted Nnamdi Kanu’s family house in Abia State. What happened: Nnamdi Kanu and his father had disappeared after soldiers allegedly attacked his residence, during the Operation Python Dance II exercise. His younger brother had recently raised alarm...
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has started plans to auction seized Petroleum products and vessels from oil bunkers. The commission held a “pre-bid meeting” with shortlisted auctioneers in Abuja on Tuesday. EFCC acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu said the objective of the meeting was to give every interested company a fair chance to participate...
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Oyo State governor, Abiola Ajimobi has said he will not dethrone the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, even though he has taken actions which warrants it. The governor said this while speaking with state house correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. Background: Trouble started when Ajimobi appointed 21 Obas and installed...
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Whew! It’s been raining dirty, stinking laundry on Abuja Twitter and boy, it’s both exhilarating and exhausting. You might find yourself wondering how friendship sinks to gutter levels like this – and then you remember Psquare. [In case you missed it]: “Your father that raped your nanny” | Abuja Twitter aunties bring the roof down...
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It was a pretty quiet day on Twitter Nigeria, with a few paying half-hearted attention to the Kachikwu-Baru NNPC saga until Abuja Twitter came to our rescue with the most epic of filthy linens washing in public. Honestly, they’ve inadvertently set a new standard for the rest of Twitter (side eye at Ibadan Twitter) on...
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While Puerto Rico still suffers from the aftermath of Hurricane Maria and some sections of Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee navigating through Hurricane Nate, though with a moderate expression, another Tropical Storm “Ophelia” is expected to strengthen to a hurricane as it roars over the Atlantic. The storm positions about 790 miles (1,270 kilometers) west-southwest of...
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US President Donald Trump has slammed American based global cable and satellite sports television channel “ESPN” and its reporter Jemele Hill over the journalist’s tweet about NFL club owners including Jerry Jones of Dallas Cowboys, who warned their players to stand and honour the US Flag. Jemele Hill is an American sports journalist who is...
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by Chude Jideonwo Today, Liberia is giving itself a beautiful gift. For the first time in several generations, a democratically elected president in Liberia is going to hand over power to another democratically elected president in Liberia. It is Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s singular legacy that she has made this look normal, but there is nothing normal about what is happening on Tuesday....
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Speaking to Forbes magazine, President Donald Trump still calls it “fake news” to say his secretary of State called him a “moron.” But argues he has a way to settle it if Rex Tillerson did make the jab. Trump who often boasts about his intelligence and achievements said: “I think it’s fake news. But if...
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There has been a back and forth argument concerning how much National Assembly members earn, and their silence has made things more difficult. As a result, several figures are being brandished by NGOs, CSOs and individuals as to what they earn. As a result of their prolonged silence, several figures are being brandished by NGOs, CSOs and...
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Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari wrote the Senate to seek approval for an external loan of $5.5 billion. In a letter read by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, the President explained that the fund will be channelled towards funding capital projects in the 2017 budget...
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