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October 1, naturally, marks one of the most significant days in the history of our beloved Nigeria. Not only did we gain our independence from the exploitative British empire that day in 1960, six years prior, our heroes past had also managed to score huge points with the Lyttleton Constitution and it’s firm entrenchment of... Read More
Buhari
Yesterday was Nigeria’s 57 years Independence Anniversary. As usual, the president delivered the October 1 address and just like the speech he delivered when he returned from medical hiatus abroad, this Independence address left a lot to be desired. For one, the president cannot seem to help himself when it comes to pointing fingers. He... Read More
Ebonyi state governor, David Umahi has asked opposition politicians to constructively criticise the government rather than throw insults. Umahi spoke at a gala-night to celebrate 21 years of the creation of Ebonyi and the 57th Independence anniversary of Nigeria in Abakaliki on Sunday. What he said: Member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should not insult the... Read More
EbonyLife Films, FilmOne Distribution, Inkblot Productions and Koga Studios have announced the release of a teaser and poster for The Wedding Party 2 – Destination Dubai. The first part of the movie had been very successful in cinemas. According to the producers, the new movie promises to be even more colourful and twice as funny. The Wedding Party... Read More
Strikes are a way of life in Nigeria. They are the last resort for organizations seeking to bend the Federal Government to their will, particularly after failed negotiations. From the health sector to the oil and gas sector to the transportation sector and of course, the education sector, the reliance on strike is overwhelming. Of... Read More
Bishop Oyedepo
General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo has said despite agitations, Nigeria will not disintegrate. He said this in a satellite telecast of the church’s prayer session in Jos on Monday. Why it matters: There has been increase in the agitation for the separation of Nigeria recently. The Indigenous People of Biafra... Read More
TECNO Mobile, a brand known for her continuous efforts in positively impacting local communities fulfilled her promise to empower budding individuals across the country and help them Spark up their businesses at the just concluded #LightUpYourDream activity. A total of Four Million Naira (N4,000,000) was awarded to 4 winners in a keen contest that saw... Read More
Patrick Olusegun Odegbami, known simply as Segun Odegbami, a retired Nigerian footballer on Monday, October 2nd, 2017, said sports has the power to change Nigeria, adding that it remains a unifying factor in the country. Speaking at The Platform, held at Covenant Christian Centre, a nation and governance building program, where he spoke on the... Read More
As Nigeria celebrates her 57th year of independence, Covenant Christian Centre holds the second edition of its bi-annual event, The Platform. Themed #NigerianJigsaw: Putting together the jigsaw pieces that form Nigeria, this edition will feature another unique line up of speakers. Prof. Rev. Osaghae Eghosa, Prof. Pat Utomi, Roman Oseghale, Segun Adeniyi with Pastor Poju... Read More
Buhari
The Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, and the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) Sunday, disagreed on President Muhammadu Buhari’s Independence Day’s broadcast. What Buhari said: Irresponsible groups had hijacked the restructuring debate, decrying what he called the folly of irresponsible youth. Reactions: The ACF said the broadcast was timely, but Afenifere said the advocates of restructuring meant... Read More
Happy holiday, guys! As this is about to be a chilled Monday – a rare type, sit back and catch up on the biggest entertainment gist you missed through the weekend. Wizkid is the best thing that happened to Nigeria over the weekend As we chronicle the Starboy’s legendary deeds from the weekend through till... Read More
Buhari
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: “Your loyalty ought to be to the centre, first.” This was President Muhammadu Buhari’s message to members of the Nigerian Armed Forces in his address on the nation’s 57th Independence anniversary. “I assure you if Nigeria doesn’t exist, the first to be... Read More
From the papers, a tracklist. Police rescue kidnapped ACP – YNaija Kalu under attack for revealing Kanu’s location – YNaija Health workers yet to suspend strike, await Minister’s signature – YNaija Pastor Bakare highlights how to restructure Nigeria – YNaija Osun APC challenge PDP to a public discourse – YNaija Boko Haram: U.S. gives $54... Read More
Pastor Tunde Bakare, during his Independence Day speech at the headquarters of his Latter Rain Assembly Church in Lagos, highlighted ten components of restructuring and cited examples of those championing each of them, Premium Times reports. The full speech, titled: Pragmatic Steps Towards Restructuring Nigeria, below: BEING TEXT OF SPEECH BY PASTOR ‘TUNDE BAKARE AT THE... Read More
A former vice president, Atiku Abubakar has urged President Muhammadu Buhari’s government to urgently fulfil its promise of providing adequate security for all Nigerians. Atiku was reacting to an online report, which alleged that one of the freed Chibok girls attempted suicide because she was being forced to attend ABTI Schools – owned by Atiku. This... Read More
Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo Sunday, gave the assurance that Nigeria will overcome the challenges facing the country and be prosperous again. Osinbajo spoke at the 2017 Independence Day Interdenominational Church Service at the National Christian Centre in Abuja. The service was with the theme “National Unity in the Bond of Peace and Love.” Highlights: The... Read More
Osun
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has challenged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to a public discourse on the future of the state. Why? The APC said it would like the PDP to articulate publicly “why it has been so viciously opposed to everything done by the Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola-led APC government and why... Read More
The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (JOHESU) may be waiting for the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole to sign the memorandum of settlement entered into on Saturday, between the Federal Government and the leadership of the Unions before asking their members to suspend action and return to work. Reference: JOHESU... Read More
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