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September 20, 2017

She can singgg! Watch Kechi Okwuchi deliver an unforgettable performance at America’s Got Talent finals

“That wasn’t a song, that was an anthem“, Simon Cowell proudly commented after America’s Got Talent finalist, Kechi Okwuchi delivered her powerful rendition of Estelle’s 2015 single, Conqueror. Kechi Okwuchi, who many like to easily describe as a plane crash survivor, has proven time and again that her talent should be bigger than her story,... Read More
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September 20, 2017

Fani-Kayode describes Buhari’s #UNGA speech as shameless and uninspiring

A former Minister of Aviation and former Minister of Culture and Tourism, Femi Fani-Kayode berated President Muhammadu Buhari for his speech at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly, saying he left out issues that concern Nigeria and faced other countries facing similar situations. [Read Also: North Korea must be stopped | 5 things we learnt from President Buhari’s... Read More
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September 20, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: IPOB crisis ‘bigger than Boko Haram’ | Airforce joins “Egwu Eke” | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Airforce joins Operation Python Dance II in the Southeast – YNaija NLC threatens to name and shame governors owing salaries – YNaija What led Nigeria into recession – former Minister – YNaija Nigeria’s domestic debts hit N14.06tn in June – NBS – YNaija Customs recovers 18 “smuggled” bulletproof vehicles from... Read More
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September 20, 2017

Customs recovers 18 “smuggled” bulletproof vehicles from Abuja shop

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (retd.) of the Nigeria Customs Service Tuesday, said it had impounded exotic bulletproof vehicles, which were imported into the country without payment of duties. Highlights: The 18 suspected smuggled vehicles were seized from a car dealer, Kefiano Motors Limited, in Abuja. 13 were bulletproof and did not have... Read More
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September 20, 2017

Open letter to all Igbo freedom fighters, dead or alive: Justice will be served

by Rev Fr Felix Uche Akam To the dead, those who received on our behalf the death brought to our doorsteps with a code name, Operation Egwu Eke II (Python Dance II), I say rest in Peace. You will not experience injustice and hatred again, you will not be discriminated against because of your tribe... Read More
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September 20, 2017

Nigeria’s domestic debts hit N14.06tn in June – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its report on Nigerian Domestic and Foreign Debt – June 2017 data yesterday, said Nigeria’s foreign debt stood at $15.05 billion, while the domestic debt portfolio was put at N14.06 trillion in June this year. Explainer (as given by NBS): This represents a growth of  $3.64 billion and... Read More
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September 20, 2017

What really led Nigeria into recession – Former minister

A former Minister of Finance and one-time High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, in Sokoto on Tuesday while hosting Senator Shehu Sani (Kaduna Central) has identified high overheads in governance and other expenses associated with Nigeria’s federal system as the reason why Nigeria fell into recession. Highlights: Alhaji also said the creation... Read More
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September 20, 2017

Kogi, Ekiti, others still owing salaries despite bailout funds and Paris Club refund – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to name and shame state governors, who refused to pay complete salaries to workers in the country, in spite of the bailout funds and the Paris Club refunds. NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, said this at the National Executive Council meeting of the Non Academic Staff Union of Educational... Read More
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September 20, 2017

Air Force joins Operation Python Dance II in the Southeast

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has joined the Operation Python Dance II exercise in the Southeast by deploying its air assets. Highlights: A statement on Tuesday by the Director of Information and Public Relations of the NAF, Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya, said “the essence of the deployment is to provide the necessary air cover to... Read More
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September 19, 2017

The Thread: “Nuclear wars speech at the UN?” “Trump’s speech is despicable trash” | Americans lash out

The 72nd United Nations General Assembly had world leaders deliver speeches on the theme ‘Focusing on People: Striving for Peace and Decent Life for All on a Sustainable Planet’. While TwitterNG adjudged President Buhari’s speech to be lacking in nationalism and heavy on hypocrisy, Zimbawaweans found Trump’s speech to be so boring, they slept through... Read More
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September 19, 2017

Lai Mohammed criticised proscription of Boko Haram, he now sings a different tune – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has challenged Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed to to name those “treasury looters” he claimed are sponsoring the Indigenous People of Biafra. Fayose stated this in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka. He said, “More than 20 months after he claimed that... Read More
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September 19, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Jaja Phd, Omojuwa, Festus Keyamo, Linda Ikeji 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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September 19, 2017

Unfreeze Patience Jonathan’s accounts | Reps order banks

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has ordered six commercial banks to unfreeze the accounts of former first lady, Patience Jonathan. The committee chaired by Uzoma Nkem-Abonta (Abia-PDP), gave the directive on Tuesday in Abuja at a hearing on a petition by Mrs. Jonathan. Background: Mrs Jonathan had written the House of Representatives alleging... Read More
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September 19, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu may have been killed by invading soldiers – Lawyer

Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lawyer representing leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has said his client was kidnapped by soldiers and possibly killed already. Ejiofor made the allegation in a statement on Tuesday issued in reaction to insinuations that Kanu has fled. Background: There had been insinuations that Nnamdi Kanu had fled hid... Read More
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September 19, 2017

5 reasons we don’t care about Psquare’s rumoured fight

If we all can just start perceiving Paul and Peter Okoye’s constant social media bickering as mere sibling rivalry and not celebrity beef, then maybe we can look away everytime they make it to news headlines for same. This is exactly how we have learned to react to any news report that says “Psquare are... Read More
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September 19, 2017

Iranian regime sponsoring terrorism | 4 key issues Trump addressed in his #UNGA speech

US President Donald Trump earlier today gave his first UN address at the 72nd General Assembly in New York. Trump’s speech which a Senior administration official described as “deeply philosophical address” was a candid exposition of his thoughts about the United Nations. Here are the highpoints of the President’s speech: The UN should kick against... Read More
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September 19, 2017

The Late 5: Buhari addresses world leaders at the 72nd #UNGA; Students react to suspension of ASUU strike; and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhamadu Buhari Tuesday addressed world leaders at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly. Delivering his speech, Buhari thanked the international community for its efforts in taming Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region, while urging the UN Security Council to take every necessary... Read More
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September 19, 2017

Trump declares emergency in Puerto Rico over Hurricane Maria

In the wake of Hurricane Maria, President Trump Tuesday declared an emergency in Puerto Rico after the Hurricane made landfall. The White House through a tweet wrote, “President Donald J. Trump Approves Puerto Rico Emergency Declaration” President Donald J. Trump Approves Puerto Rico Emergency Declaration: https://t.co/hUBCHmFQL3 — The White House 45 Archived (@WhiteHouse45) September 19, 2017 The... Read More
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September 19, 2017

North Korea must be stopped | 5 things we learnt from President Buhari’s #UNGA speech

Moments ago, President Muhammadu Buhari delivered a speech at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly. Not known for his oratory skills, Buhari who spoke few minutes after U.S. president, Donald Trump, had a few words for his fellow world leaders on the situation in North Korea. The president who took a slight turn from Trump’s... Read More
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September 19, 2017

Why I can’t dethrone Nnamdi Kanu’s father – Ikpeazu

Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has said leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu should be separated from his father, who is a traditional ruler in the state. He said this on Tuesday while speaking with State House Correspondents after a meeting with Vice-president, Yemi Osinbajo. What happened: Some youth in the state... Read More
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