September 25, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Nigeria records 58,000 maternal mortality in 2015 – WHO

A joint report by World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and World Bank has revealed that Nigeria recorded 58,000 maternal mortality in the year 2015. This report was released on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at the annual faculty day lecture organised by the faculty of public health and... Read More

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September 25, 2017

[The Music Blog] Safe to say, Mr Eazi is trolling us at this point

For what seems like the umpteenth time since he kicked off the year by claiming Ghanaian music has influenced mainstream Nigerian sound and incurring the wrath of Nigerians, Mr Eazi is back in the news again for another reckless and probably inaccurate statement on the spread of Afropop in the UK. Speaking to MTV Base... Read More

Choc Boys, Mo Hits, Mr Eazi

September 25, 2017

Mr Eazi performed in London and this happened (PHOTOS)

Multitudes gathered at the Roundhouse London, September 23, at the Culture Fest Event hosted by Mr Eazi. The event featured performances from various artists ranging from dancers, DJs, comedians; also, fashion exhibition, dance competition and to cap it all… good music. The Event hosted by Eddie Kadi and Adesope saw performances from Wande Coal, Fuse... Read More

Culture Fest Event, Mr Eazi, Roundhouse London

September 25, 2017

[The Activism Blog] UN donates relief materials to Benue flood victims

The United Nations on Thursday, September 22, 2017, through the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), donated relief materials worth N18 million to victims of the recent flood disaster in Benue. The Head of Benue UNHCR office, Samuel Agwa who donated the item on behalf of UNHCR said in conjunction with SEMA,70 percent of... Read More

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September 25, 2017

[The Activism Blog] CSOs describe NGO bill as unconstitutional

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria, have described the bill before the national assembly seeking to establish a commission that would regulate non-governmental organisations (NGOs) as unconstitutional. At a meeting with some lawmakers and government officials in Abuja on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Representatives of the CSOs described the bill as unconstitutional, repressive and unfavourable... Read More

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September 25, 2017

Church Crawler: Celebration Church provided warmth from Sunday’s rain

Remember that popular Yoruba chorus from back in the days that emphasised the need to be dogged about worship to God both in the day and night; in the sun and rain. Yes! That was the one song that betrayed Church Crawler last Sunday. Truth is, you can almost not test the strength of your... Read More

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September 25, 2017

My brother threatened to shoot, kill my wife | Peter Okoye raises alarm in Psquare contract termination (READ)

It was reported that music duo Psquare have parted ways after reports of a renewed rift between the brothers. Peter Okoye had reportedly written a letter to their lawyer, Festus Keyamo seeking the termination of the Psquare contract saying his brother, Jude has threatened to kill his wife, Lola Omotayo. The letter dated, September 21... Read More

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September 25, 2017

IPOB declared terrorist group; Trump the Golden Goliath; NFL bends the knee | These are last week’s winners and losers

From the president who is taking ginormous Ls from footballers in his country to Africa’s President Buhari and to Lagos state’s government’s inability to keep truck drivers away from major roads, here are the winners and losers from last week’s biggest newsmakers. WINNERS President Muhammadu Buhari However a fraction of Nigerians felt about it, President... Read More

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September 25, 2017

6-year-old Boko Haram victim walks again after surgery

Ali Ahmad, a six-year-old boy injured by Boko Haram, who was flown to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for a surgery has started walking again. Ahmadu was injured when he was three years old, in Chibok community in Borno. He was flown out of the country by the Dickens Sanomi Foundation, penultimate Sunday. According to... Read More

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September 25, 2017

Opinion: How to become the greatest Architect in Nigeria

by James Inedu George Typically, the design community in Nigeria like most fast-growing places on the continent, is extremely tight for up and comers. It’s usually next to impossible to get work as a long-time practitioner: competition and back-stabbing are rife. The year is 2040, and you are just graduating from the university formerly known... Read More

Architecture, design school, education, how to, Lie hacks, making money, Productivity hacks

September 25, 2017

Jared Kushner reportedly used private mail account for official business

In a similar case to the criticism that rocked former Democrats Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton during the election campaign, Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and a White House senior adviser used his personal email account to conduct official government business, Abbe Lowell, his lawyer acknowledged on Sunday, according to a New York Times report.... Read More

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September 25, 2017

[The Music Blog] Here’s the winning strategy that got Yemi Alade a video game feature

Last week, video game company Ubisoft revealed some of the titles for tracks that would feature on the upcoming edition of motion-based dance video game, Just Dance 2018. The video game is inherently set on getting the player to try and keep up with the onscreen choreography by pressing the keys that appear on the... Read More

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September 25, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 25th of September

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: “Total aberration. Nigerians didn’t vote Idyl”, “Idyl had to win to salvage the show” | TwitterNG reacts to #TheVoiceNigeria results Ghana beat Nigeria to win WAFU Cup UNILORIN has become a terrorist organisation – ASUU

September 25, 2017

Opinion: Too many voices spoilt The Voice Nigeria

by Caleb Adebayo On the 18th of June, flying on the wings of popular telecommunications giant, Airtel, Nigerians were greeted with the second edition of The Voice, a music talent hunt and reality TV show that had thrilled viewers in its first year. With it came the weekend excitement that came with reality TV shows,... Read More

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September 25, 2017

The Big 5: Federal Government to prosecute over 2,500 Boko Haram members; Idyl wins The Voice Nigeria; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government has announced its plan for a “special prosecution” of at least 2,541 suspected Boko Haram terrorists in its custody this October. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, said the FG will commence the trial... Read More

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September 25, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Psquare reportedly go separate ways following termination of agreement; Idyl wins The Voice Nigeria Season 2 | More stories

If you’re the least excited about another Monday, then we have remedy. Here’s all the entertainment gist you may have missed out on while you turned up through the weekend and others that broke over Sunday night. Psquare have split up? For days now, the brothers that make up singing duo, Psquare have been reportedly... Read More

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Idyl, Jason Derulo, Kylie Jenner, Olamide, PSquare, Shake Body, Skales, The Voice Nigeria, Travis Scott, Yemi Alade

September 25, 2017

Trump signs order imposing new travel restrictions from 8 countries

U.S. President, Donald Trump has issued a new order imposing restrictions or suspensions on travel to the U.S. from eight countries, making augmentation to the initial travel ban from six Muslim-majority nations that had been limited by court challenges and is soon to expire. • The justification for the act The President, who declared the... Read More

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September 25, 2017

Troops kill 2 Boko Haram insurgents in Borno ambush

The Nigerian Army said troops have killed two Boko Haram insurgents in an ambush by 202 Battalion of Operation Lafiya Dole operating in Bama local Government of Borno State. Army Director of Public Relation, Brig General Sani Usman in a statement said, “On Friday 22nd September 2017, based on confirmed information, 202 Battalion, Operation LAFIYA... Read More

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September 25, 2017

Insiders: Nnamdi Kanu should be arrested for violating his bail conditions

Insiders have expressed varying opinions about the federal government’s approach to the agitation of the Nnamdi Kanu-led Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), especially the Army’s Operation Python Dance II in the region. “IPOB has decided to up the ante. There is now the existence of a uniformed ‘militia’ called “Biafra Secret Service”. That has changed the... Read More

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September 25, 2017

German Chancellor, Angela Merkel wins fourth term

Angela Merkel has won re-election for a fourth term as chancellor of Germany. Her party CDU/CSU received 33% of the majority votes The social democratic, SPD, won 20% of the votes while right-wing party, AfD, is expected to have the third highest return with 13.5%. Merkel said, “The CDU would have hoped for better result,... Read More

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September 25, 2017

After rumours of renewed rift, Psquare reportedly split

Nigerian music duo, Psquare have reportedly split after reports of a renewed rift between the brothers hit the internet, LIB reports. Background: The Okoye brothers had gone their separate ways in 2016, after reportedly engaging in a physical fight. They had disagreed on a number of issues, including if their elder brother, Jude Okoye should... Read More

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September 25, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: How Diezani’s lawyer stopped us from interrogating her in the UK – EFCC | UNILORIN has become a terrorist organisation – ASUU | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. How Diezani’s lawyer stopped us from interrogating her in the UK – EFCC – YNaija UNILORIN has become a terrorist organisation – ASUU – YNaija How Olamide gave me money to shoot my video | Skales reveals – YNaija Air Force to receive fighter jets from Russia,... Read More

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September 25, 2017

Air Force to receive fighter jets from Russia, US, Pakistan, UAE

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar has revealed that the Nigerian Air Force is expecting new fighter aircrafts from four countries. The Air Force chief disclosed this on Saturday at a lecture delivered to the Senior Course 40 at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna State. Why it matters: Earlier this... Read More

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September 25, 2017

Saraki’s statement about IPOB shows he hates Nigeria – Herdsmen

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to investigate Senate President, Bukola Saraki over his statement on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). National Coordinator of MACBAN, Alhaji Garus Gololo said this in an interview with PUNCH in Makurdi. Why it matters: Senate President Bukola Saraki had faulted the... Read More

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September 25, 2017

[The Church Blog] Morning Devotion: How often do you pray for your leaders?

Enjoy. https://www.instagram.com/p/BZQVlZWFDHk/

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September 25, 2017

How Nigerians are used as terrorists in Libya – Shehu Sani

Senator representing Kaduna Central and Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Shehu Sani, has said Nigerians are bring used as terrorists in Libya. Sani said this in Abuja during a visit to the Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Julie Okah-Donli. What he said: The fight against human... Read More

human trafficking, libya, nigerians, Shehu Sani, terrorists

September 25, 2017

How Olamide gave me money to shoot my video | Skales reveals

Baseline records artiste, Skales has revealed that fellow star, Olamide paid for the video of his super hit “Shake body”. Skales revealed this on Twitter on Sunday. According to the artiste, he was broke and could not afford to shoot a video for the song until the YBNL owner came to his rescue. He wrote,... Read More

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September 25, 2017

UNILORIN has become a terrorist organisation – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has described the University of Ilorin as a terrorist organisation. Background: The institution had sacked the ASUU chairman in the school, Dr. Kayode Afolayan. Afolayan was allegedly sacked for exposing corrupt practices of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali. ASUU’s reaction: In a letter signed by chairman of the University... Read More

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September 25, 2017

How Diezani’s lawyer stopped us from interrogating her in the UK – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged that the lawyers of former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke prevented its team of investigators from meeting her. The agency said this in a counter-affidavit filed before the Federal High Court, Abuja. What happened: The former minister had filed a motion seeking an amendment to the heading... Read More

Diezani Alison Madueke, EFCC, invrstigste, lawyer

September 25, 2017

How Adebayo Oke-Lawal designed an androgynous collection featuring the Davido hit song, If

Adebayo Oke-Lawal, a Nigerian fashion wunderkind whose vibrant designs fuses pop culture with pop colours recently attended the launch of his fashion label Orange Culture’s collection in Selfridges London on September 12. He is part of the Selfridges new season “Music Matters” campaign.

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