Opinion: Nigeria is a lost nation

ISIS leader al-Baghdadi releases video to clear death rumours

Clearing peddled rumours of his death after numerous airstrikes, ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi releases new recording urging attacks to prove he still isn’t dead. The 46-minute tape was released via the Al-Furqan news organisation and does not give a date of recording, but his reference to the recent missile tests and war of words... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 29th of September

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: I will reveal why I lost in 2015 at the appropriate time – Jonathan What Jibrin must do before being readmitted to the lower chamber – Reps Despite exit from recession, Nigeria’s economy still vulnerable – FG

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Senate approves death sentence for kidnapping

The Senate has approved death sentence for abduction, wrongful restraints or wrongful confinement for ransom. The upper chamber also approved 30 years jail term for anybody that colluded with an abductor. This followed the passage of a bill on abduction, wrongful restraints or wrongful confinement for ransom. The upper chamber, which did clause by clause... Read More

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LABAF 2017: cruising to a week-long literacy and human capital development campaign

The 19th edition of the Lagos Book & Art Festival, LABAF focusing on the theme: ERUPTIONS: Global FRACTURES & Collective Humanism,” will hold November 6-12 at the Freedom Park, Lagos. The pre-festival events hold November 6-8 at various venues, while the main festival is November 9-12. Explaining the theme, the programme directorate of the festival,... Read More

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OJ Simpson set to be released on Monday

Disgraced former American footballer O.J. Simpson could be released on parole as soon as Monday in Las Vegas under a plan being finalized by Nevada officials. State Department of Corrections spokeswoman Brooke Keast said: “process culminating in freedom for the former football player, actor and TV pitchman is in motion, but must be approved and... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Beyoncé releases new music; Azuka Ogujiuba releases “evidence” to negate Tonto Dikeh’s allegations of abuse | More stories

It’s the final roundup of the week and we have blazing gist from yesterday and others that unraveled while you laid asleep last night. Kim Kardashian confirms her third child is on the way “We’re having a baby”! Kim Kardashian announced in a video call with her sister, Khloe in an extended teaser of the... Read More

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Nigerian cows are the worst milk producers in the world – Ogbeh

Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh has said Nigeria cows are the worst milk producers in the world. Ogbeh said this at the 79th anniversary of Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos on Thursday. According to him, an average cow in the country produces less that one litre of milk per day compared to those from other countries where... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: I will reveal why I lost in 2015 at the appropriate time – Jonathan | You are living up to your status as APC’s attack dog | Fayose tells EFCC | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. I will reveal why I lost in 2015 at the appropriate time – Jonathan – YNaija Despite exit from recession, Nigeria’s economy still vulnerable – FG – YNaija Those who consume fake news should be punished alongside those who disseminate it – Femi Adesina – YNaija You... Read More

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Azuka Ogujiuba releases “evidence to nullify” Tonto Dikeh’s domestic abuse claims

Mediaroomhub owner and ThisDay journalist, Azuka Ogujiuba has released “evidence” that actress, Tonto Dikeh’s allegations against her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill are false. Background: The Nollywood actress separated from her husband after accusing him of domestic abuse. Dikeh had released pictures and videos of scars and wounds she sustained in the cause of the violence in... Read More

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$15.5m: Court to hear Patience Jonathan’s suit against Skye Bank, EFCC on Nov. 2

The Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed November 2 for hearing in the N200m fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by wife of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, against Skye Bank Plc. Defendants: Defendants in the suit are a former Special Adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Domestic Affairs, Waripamo-Owei Dudafa; and the Economic and Financial... Read More

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What Jibrin must do before being readmitted to the lower chamber – Reps

The House of Representatives has said suspended member Abdulmumin Jibrin, must apologise before he would be re-admitted to the House. Chairman, Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Abdulrazaq Namdas, who stated this during a weekly media session in Abuja on Thursday. Background: Jibrin who was the former Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, had accused Speaker Yakubu Dogara... Read More

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Transfer control of some federal roads to us | Governors tell FG

State governors have asked the Federal Government to transfer control of some Federal roads in their states to them for rehabilitation. They made the demand at the national economic council (NEC) meeting presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the presidential villa in Abuja on Thursday. Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, briefed State House correspondents... Read More

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You are living up to your status as APC’s attack dog | Fayose tells EFCC

The Ekiti State government has said the arrest of Commissioner for Finance, Chief Toyin Ojo, and the Accountant General, Mrs Yemisi Owolabi, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is an attempt to intimidate governor Ayodele Fayose. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Assistant to Governor Ayodele Fayose on Public Communications and... Read More

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Those who consume fake news should be punished alongside those who disseminate it – Femi Adesina

Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina said he has suffered in the hands of those who twist information. He said this in Lagos on Thursday while speaking at the 5th-anniversary lecture of News Express. What he said: Those who consume fake news alongside those who disseminate it should be punished. Fake news is now an epidemic. He... Read More

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Despite exit from recession, Nigeria’s economy still vulnerable – FG

The Federal Government has said Nigeria’s economy is still vulnerable to shock, despite recently coming out of recession. Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma, said this while addressing a meeting of the National Economic Council presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. What he said: In a... Read More

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I will reveal why I lost in 2015 at the appropriate time – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he would speak on his defeat at the 2015 Presidential election at the appropriate time. Jonathan said this when he received a delegation of the former Speakers, State Houses of Assembly elected on the platform of the PDP in his office in Abuja on Thursday. What he said: He... Read More

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UEL Roundup: Arsenal defeat BATE, AC Milan record slim victory, other results

Goals from Theo Walcott (9′, 22′) Rob Holding (25′) and Olivier Giroud (49′) secured a 4-2 win over BATE, who seemed a tough side for Gunners. Arsenal now top the Group H table. AC Milan also won Rijeka 3-2 to top the table and are now two points clear of AEK Athens in Group D. See... Read More

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[The Injustice Blog] Is Bama really safe?

Bama, one of the local governments under Dikwa Emirate in Maiduguri, Borno, with a population of almost three hundred thousand inhabitants, was a community renowned for its commercial activities, especially as it relates to fishing and other agricultural activities. This was however disrupted as a result of attacks by the dreaded Boko Haram sect in... Read More

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Jonathan advocates delegate system for the PDP

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, while receiving members of the Forum of former speakers of State Houses of Assembly, who visited him in Abuja on Thursday, advised the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to adopt statutory delegates in the party’s next constitution amendment. Highlights: He stressed that the review was necessary for the internal selection... Read More

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That time Donald Trump was Hugh Hefner’s muse for a Playboy cover

Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner died on Wednesday at 91 and while the world mourns the man who contributed to America’s sexual revolution and commercialised sex and nudity, we found something else that should make you giggle. So we were going through some of the most iconic Playboy covers of all time starting with the debut... Read More

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Quit notice: Court grants Kaduna govt bench warrant to arrest members of the Northern coalition

The court has granted the Kaduna government the warrant to arrest members of the Coalition of Northern Youth who issued quit notice to Igbos in the North. On Wednesday, the governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai had said fake news and hate speech will not be tolerated; anyone found wanting will be dealt with, accordingly. The... Read More

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Melessie Clark‏, noisemakers, Rihanna, Shehu Sani, Today's Noisemakers: Omojuwa

Today’s Noisemakers: Omojuwa, Shehu Sani, Rihanna, Melessie Clark‏ 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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Trump boasts about ‘great’ reviews for tax cut bill

After suffering another defeat on effort to repeal the Obama signature healthcare policy as GOP Senators couldn’t muster the needed support and votes to pass the adjusted healthcare bill called the Graham-Cassidy Bill, President Trump is turning his attention back to one of his core agendas “Tax Cuts and reform”. Trump who had used the... Read More

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The only thing that can create employment for Nigerian youth – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Thursday, at the Youth Enterprises Summit organised by the Youth Development Centre, an arm of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, Ogun, said Nigeria may not be able to rise above its socio-economic woes until agriculture is taken seriously. Key excerpts: “The truth is this, If we are going to have employment for millions of... Read More

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Puerto Rico experiences improved relief aids after Hurricane Maria

As against earlier difficulties experienced in delivering relief aids to the hurricane battered Puerto Rico due to the damage suffered by the island, smile has begin to roll on the faces of Puerto Ricans as relief packages founds their way gradually to the island. Puerto Rico was left severely damaged by Hurricane Maria last week... Read More

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Hurricane Maria: Facebook donates $1.5million to Puerto Rico among other relief efforts

In its bid to contribute its own effort at relieving Puerto Ricans of the suffered damage as a result of Hurricane Maria, Facebook is sending employees to help restore communications in Puerto Rico. CEO of the tech giant, Mark Zuckerberg in a post announcing the company’s effort said: “We’re working to get Puerto Rico back... Read More

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China orders closure of North Korea owned businesses within 120 days

In compliance to UN security council’s sanction on North Korea and heeding to US President Donald Trump’s call for a more strict approach to the communist country’s menace, China on Thursday has ordered the closure of North Korean-owned businesses within its territory, cutting foreign revenue for the isolated North camp of the Korean Peninsula. China’s... Read More

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Embattled health secretary Price boasts of Trump’s support

Embattled Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price on Thursday bragged about his sustained support of President Trump amid an uproar over his use of charter aircraft for personal issues. Speaking to reporters while taking his leave from an event to promote flu vaccine at the National Press Club, Price said: “We’re going to work... Read More

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