[The Music Blog] Stop! This is not another one of those Davido Vs Wizkid things

Later next month, one winner will be selected from a nominees list of Davido and Wizkid, Angola’s C4 Pedro, Kenya’s Nyashinski and Babes Wodumo and Nasty C from South Africa, for MTV EMA’s Best African Act. Fun fact, this is the first time that both Davido and Wizkid have been nominated in the same category... Read More

The Music Blog

Africa Category, Davido, MTV EMAs, wizkid

October 6, 2017

President Buhari meets with Ibe Kachikwu

President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, are currently meeting behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting is a consequence of the personal letter from Kachikwu to the President, that was “leaked” to the public. Kachikiw, in the letter, had complained of the conduct of... Read More

The News Blog

Ibe Kachikwu, Maikanti Baru, nnpc, President Muhammadu Buhari

October 6, 2017

Nigerians in the U.S. to hold Independence Parade in New York

A Nigerian Independence Day Parade, an annual event held in the United States, was inaugurated to celebrate Nigeria’s Independence from the British in 1960 and, to help fight discrimination against Nigerians resident in the US, an official said. The Chairman, Organising Committee of the event, Yinka Dansalami said in New York that the occasion, organised by... Read More

The News Blog

1960, nigeria independence, Nigerians in the US

October 6, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Abortions that kill and the laws that enable them

A new study published in the scientific journal, “The Lancet” has just revealed that about 50% of all abortions performed across the world are either illegal or performed in unsafe environments. Dr. Bela Ganatra, the lead author of this study which was performed over the course of four years (2010 – 2014) discovered that an estimated... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

abortion, pregnancy, Sexual health

October 6, 2017

The Thread: This is one of the most tragic marriage stories ever

The patriarchal nature of the Nigerian environment makes marriage touch-and-go. This means there are almost always tales of woe, particularly from the female folk. From the ever-giving stables of Twitter, here’s another unfortunate marriage story that will make your hair stand on end. See below: https://twitter.com/KelvinOdanz/status/915616623981219840 Gbam!

Gist

culture, Igbo husbands, Marriage, The Thread, tragedy

October 6, 2017

“Prayer will be the foundation of my government” – KOWA Anambra governorship candidate

Ahead of the November 18 Anambra election, 17 out of the 37 candidates Wednesday, in a debate organised by Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Anambra Chapter with theme: “Moving Anambra Forward: The Task That Must Be Done” held at Professor Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka, presented their plans to govern the state. The candidates who... Read More

The News Blog

anambra election, IPAC, party debate, party politics

October 6, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] How good is your ‘gaydar’? Watch this episode of Untold Facts to find out

One of the reasons The Sexuality Blog was created was meet the need for information about sexual minorities and LGBT persons. There was simply a paucity of any kind of information about LGBT people, and the little information that was available was often skewered by the lens of bigotry and government propaganda. It’s also one... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Arit Okpo, Gaydar, LGBT, Stereotypes, Untold Facts

October 6, 2017

Opinion: 3 radical things APC must do to win Osun state again in 2018

by Abiodun KOMOLAFE Nigeria is out of recession! So, let all men of goodwill clink glasses in celebration of the valuable worth of a country that will neither wear out nor rust out! Having said that, to say that all is well with party politics in Nigeria, especially, as 2019 draws nearer, depends... Read More

Opinion

nigeria, opinion, Osun State, party politics, Politics, RAUF AREGBESOLA

October 6, 2017

[The Music Blog] Tiwa Savage and Gender Politics: We need to stop expecting celebrities to know sh_t

Tiwa Savage’s 2-hour long tell-all interview with the journalist, Azuka Ogujiuba, following a series of emotional social media posts and an alleged suicide attempt by her husband Tunji Balogun, marked a historic moment for African pop culture, but it would seem the pop diva is now intent on re-writing the narrative that followed the presumed... Read More

The Music Blog

Gender equality, Gender Roles, misogyny, tiwa savage

October 6, 2017

Trump set to decertify Iran nuclear deal

Despite Trump’s officials assurance of a technical compliance to the deal and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis testimony, US President Donald Trump is expected to “decertify” the Iran nuclear agreement next week, informing Congress that the 2015 deal no longer serves U.S. national security interests, ABC News reports. • Trump’s sentiments The president argued that Iran is violating... Read More

Donald Trump

donald trump, Hassan Rouhani, Iran nuclear deal

October 6, 2017

Opinion: Osun 2018 and Aregbosola’s landmines

by Ibrahim Sarafa Expectedly, the race for the top seat in Osun state, come 2018, is gaining gradual momentum. The two leading parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have seen some of their members show subtle interest in picking their respective party tickets, which could possibly result in winning... Read More

Opinion

debt, economy, nigeria, Osun 2018, Politics, RAUF AREGBESOLA

October 6, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Peter Okoye signs deal with Empire records | Tyrese blames Dwayne Johnson for Fast and Furious 9 delay | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Friday morning. Peter Okoye signs distribution deal with Empire records Are we already at the point where we can start to describe Peter Okoye as former Psquare singer? Anyway, Peter ‘Mr P’ Okoye is making... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

Dwayne Johnson, peter okoye, PSquare, Tyrese Gibson

October 6, 2017

BDSpark empowers you with free unlimited data for one year courtesy Chuvie Decor

For the month of October, Chuvie Decor – a full-service interior design company that specialises in both residential and commercial designs – will be empowering a young entrepreneur/professional with free unlimited internet data for one year. The CEO of the company, Umezinwa Francis, made this known while chatting with BDSpark at an interview session recently.... Read More

Partners

BDSpark, Chuvie Decor, entrepreneurship, The Spark, Umezinwa Francis

October 6, 2017

Peter Okoye signs deal with American distribution company

Former member of the Psquare crew, Peter Okoye has signed a distribution deal with Empire, an American record label, music publisher and distribution company. Peter made the announcement on Thursday night in an Instagram post. “Thank you Lord.” Peter wrote. Reposting from the Empire’s handle: “Just had a digital distribution deal with @peterpsquare! Welcome to... Read More

The News Blog

empire, peter okoye

October 6, 2017

The Thread: All the APC fanboys who have lost their voice over Buhari-Baru’s NNPC $26Billion contract scandal

Political Twitter Nigeria can be an amusing and deadly space, and should, therefore, come with a caveat: enter at your own risk. We’re issuing you a caveat in respect of this post: Highly prejudiced. Proceed at your own risk. The reason is simple- party politics is at play. Ever since Ibe Kachikwu’s leaked memo on... Read More

Gist

@ayourb, 26 Billion contract scandal, Buhari, Ediong, Ibe Kachikwu, Leaked memo, Mark Essien, nnpc, omojuwa, party politics, The Thread, Twitter Nigeria

October 6, 2017

Tyrese Gibson chides Dwayne Johnson for ruining the Fast and Furious series

Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson on Instagram, has chided fellow Fast and Furious castmate, Dwayne Johnson known as The Rock, for making Universal studios to delay production of Fast and Furious 9. His post: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ2e3q5H81g/ He continued his rant yesterday, where he shared the photo of the original cast members of the Fast and Furious members (Paul Walker... Read More

The News Blog

Dwayne Johnson, Fast and Furious 9, The Rock, Tyrese Gibson

October 6, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 6th of October

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: Toke Makinwa, Maje Ayida’s marriage dissolved Police invites Davido and Caroline Danjuma over Tagbo’s death Why Gov Ambode should pull down Awolowo’s statue – Artists

Cover Stories

YNaija Cover

October 6, 2017

The Big 5: Patience Jonathan slams EFCC with N2bn lawsuit; Tiwa Savage takes major L for gender based comments; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: It’s payback time for former first lady Patience Jonathan. She has slammed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission with a N2billion human rights enforcement lawsuit. What could the EFCC have done to deserve this mind-boggling lawsuit? Find out all the details, here.... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

APC, EFCC, Patience Jonathan, PDP, The Big 5, tiwa savage, toke makinwa

October 6, 2017

Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival 2017 ends with a call for citizen engagement

he 7th edition of the Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival, a 3-day cultural fiesta which held from 29 September – 1 October, 2017 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos culminated in a panel session on the event finale as participants and guests deliberated on the importance of citizen engagement. Headlining the last day... Read More

Partners

ego boyo, Femi Odugbemi, film, Joke Silva, Lala Akindoju, Lights Camera Africa!!! 2017, Olu Jacobs, Ugoma Adegoke

October 6, 2017

What transpired in Buhari’s meeting with Ojukwu – Chekwas Okorie

The National Chairman of the United Progressives Party (UPP) and before then, Chairman and Founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Chekwas Okorie in an interview with Vanguard, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s meeting with Late Ojukwu actually took place but the word “non-negotiable” was never used. Excerpts: I was the chairman of... Read More

The News Blog

Chekwas Okorie, Muhammadu Buhari, Odumegwu Ojukwu, Southeast Nigeria

October 6, 2017

[YNaija2019] Beware, they will come to you with restructuring, but do they mean it?

by Usman Alabi It is easier to campaign on an issue than to see it through when presented with the opportunity to do so, ask the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party with a 101 failed promises. Even they promised to restructure, but Nigerians still await the fulfilment of that promise more than two... Read More

YNaija2019

2019, Politics, restructuring

October 6, 2017

The Thread: These are the problems with Tiwa Savage’s comments

In Round 2 of Tiwa Savage vs the Public, the famous singer has been the unfortunate punching bag of Twitter Nigeria. Why? Because she dared express that men and women were not created equal. Listen: pic.twitter.com/mqm6nRGleJ — THE BEAT 99.9FM LAGOS (@thebeat999fm) October 5, 2017 At this rate, Tiwa Savage will never live down her... Read More

Opinion

Gender equality, Marriage, tee billz, The Thread, tiwa savage, Twitter Nigeria

October 6, 2017

Top government officials are “stealing” to aid Buhari’s second term – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Thursday, alleged that top government officials are “stealing” public funds so as to aid President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2019 campaign. The PDP specifically pointed to the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, and the Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Maikanti Baru as being involved. ‎Addressing... Read More

The News Blog

APC, party politics, PDP, president buhari

October 6, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Tiwa Savage joins the ranks of Nigerian celebrities who perpetuate misogyny

It hasn’t been quite up to two years now, when Tiwa Savage in an interview with fashion and gossip journalist Azuka Ojuijiuba told the story of her troubled marriage. By that time, the rumours had already run rife, after Tunji “TeeBillz” Balogun, Tiwa Savage’s husband took to social media to accuse her of infidelity and... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Gender equality, Gender Roles, misogyny, tiwa savage

October 6, 2017

Opinion: Ibe Kachikwu’s NNPC scandal proves Abami Eda truly lives on

by Anthony Ademiluyi The Afrobeat Maestro, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was synonymous with the fight against the hydra-headed monster of corruption using the instrumentality of music. Asserting himself with pristine authority on the stage, he railed against the ills of the society in a manner that his message has now become evergreen and earned him the status... Read More

Opinion

26 billion fraud, Buhari, corruption, economy, Ibe Kachikwu, Leaked memo, Maikanti Baru, NNPC Scandal

October 6, 2017

APC Chieftain, others remanded for N1.5bn scam

An Edo High Court has ordered the remand of the Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Esosa Amadasun; a former Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Stephewn Alao; and three former members of the board in prison for allegedly misappropriating N1.5 billion. The presiding judge, Justice Ohimai Ovbiagele, gave the order... Read More

The News Blog

APC chieftain, EFCC, SUBEB scam

October 6, 2017

Why Gov Ambode should pull down Awolowo’s statue – Artists

The Lagos Government had, September 26, unveiled a giant statue of the legendary politician, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, in Ikeja, but, Punch reports that some notable Nigerians are not happy with the development. Highlights: Artists, Tola Wewe, Olu Ajayi and Dele Jegede, are asking Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to pull down the statue and rebuild it. In... Read More

The News Blog

Akinwunmi Ambode, Dele Jegede, Obafemi Awolowo, Olu Ajayi, Tola Wewe

October 6, 2017

‘NHIS boss remains suspended till further notice’

The Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole has extended the suspension of the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Usman Yusuf, indefinitely. Reference: In July, Adewole suspended Yusuf for three months over allegations of fraud – although, he said he was not going to obey the suspension order – where members of the House of... Read More

The News Blog

fraud allegations, Isaac Adewole, nhis, Usman Yusuf

October 6, 2017

Police invites Davido and Caroline Danjuma over Tagbo’s death

Tagbo Umeike‘s death has remained “unclear” since Monday night when it happened. The sequence: Actress, Caroline Danjuma came on social media, accusing singer, Davido of complicity in his death – where he and his friends dumped Tagbo’s body in a General Hospital and ran off. Danjuma shares photo of Tagbo – talking about his birthday. Davido and... Read More

The News Blog

Caroline Danjuma, Davido, Imohimi Edgal, Tagbo Umeike

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[The Music Blog] Stop! This is not another one of those Davido Vs Wizkid things

[The Sexuality Blog] Apparently, now you have to “fight” to prove you were raped

President Buhari meets with Ibe Kachikwu

Nigerians in the U.S. to hold Independence Parade in New York

[The Sexuality Blog] Abortions that kill and the laws that enable them

The Thread: This is one of the most tragic marriage stories ever

“Prayer will be the foundation of my government” – KOWA Anambra governorship candidate

[The Sexuality Blog] How good is your ‘gaydar’? Watch this episode of Untold Facts to find out

Opinion: 3 radical things APC must do to win Osun state again in 2018

[The Music Blog] Tiwa Savage and Gender Politics: We need to stop expecting celebrities to know sh_t

Trump set to decertify Iran nuclear deal

Opinion: Osun 2018 and Aregbosola’s landmines

Entertainment Roundup: Peter Okoye signs deal with Empire records | Tyrese blames Dwayne Johnson for Fast and Furious 9 delay | More stories

BDSpark empowers you with free unlimited data for one year courtesy Chuvie Decor

Peter Okoye signs deal with American distribution company

The Thread: All the APC fanboys who have lost their voice over Buhari-Baru’s NNPC $26Billion contract scandal

Tyrese Gibson chides Dwayne Johnson for ruining the Fast and Furious series

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 6th of October

The Big 5: Patience Jonathan slams EFCC with N2bn lawsuit; Tiwa Savage takes major L for gender based comments; and other top stories

Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival 2017 ends with a call for citizen engagement

What transpired in Buhari’s meeting with Ojukwu – Chekwas Okorie

[YNaija2019] Beware, they will come to you with restructuring, but do they mean it?

The Thread: These are the problems with Tiwa Savage’s comments

Top government officials are “stealing” to aid Buhari’s second term – PDP

[The Sexuality Blog] Tiwa Savage joins the ranks of Nigerian celebrities who perpetuate misogyny

Opinion: Ibe Kachikwu’s NNPC scandal proves Abami Eda truly lives on

APC Chieftain, others remanded for N1.5bn scam

Why Gov Ambode should pull down Awolowo’s statue – Artists

‘NHIS boss remains suspended till further notice’

Police invites Davido and Caroline Danjuma over Tagbo’s death

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