Film Review: In Line is a weird mix of drama and suspense

Entertainment Roundup: Rahama Sadau says her ban from Kannywood is a stepping stone; Have you seen the Fifty Shades Freed teaser? | More stories

Read some of yesterday’s top entertainment stories and others that unraveled while you slept – and are certain to buzz today. Rahama Sadau speaks on transitioning from Kannywood to Nollywood Remember Rahama Sadau? The Northern actress who was kicked out of Nigeria’s Northern movie industry, Kannywood for an action that was described as “immoral” after... Read More

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Fifty Shades Freed, guardian, Marriage, Rahama Sadau, Samklef, teaser

US Navy deploys Carrier to help rescue operations in Florida

As part of rescue efforts and to achieve a thorough search, the U.S. Navy has dispatched the aircraft carrier “Abraham Lincoln” and two other ships to the Florida Keys to help with search-and-rescue operations after Hurricane Irma flooded the region, FOX reports. Gov. Rick Scott, after flying over the affected areas called it scenes of... Read More

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Boko Haram insurgents kill 6 Civilian JTF members in Borno village

Boko Haram insurgents have killed six members of the Civilian Joint Task Force during an attack near an IDPs camp in Ngala local government area of Borno State. According to Daily Trust, the attack took place on Friday night. Executive Director of the Network of the Civil Society Organizations in the state, Ambassador Ahmed Shehu... Read More

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[The Music Blog] Uncovering Simi’s incredible album stand out “Take Me Back”

The suspicious first breaths (and breadths) of dramatic Latin guitar riffs that open “Take Me Back” should have been enough indicator of where Simi was going with this track off her new album, Simisola. For fans of Simi who have trailed tales of the singer’s alleged relationship with Adekunle Gold, “Take Me Back” is another piece... Read More

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We are worried about alleged clash between soldiers, IPOB members – S’East governors

South-East governors on Monday expressed worry over the alleged altercation between the Nigerian Army and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra. Director of Information of the Southeast Governors’ Forum Secretariat, Mike Udah, said the peace moves by the governors has been shattered by the incident. “The Southeast governors are worried that the relationship between... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: If given the opportunity, I will fight corruption like never before – Atiku | Irma leaves most of Florida without power | More stories

If given the opportunity, I will fight corruption like never before – Atiku – YNaija I don’t understand why we are talking about second term already – Soyinka – YNaija Judiciary: No one will be spared in the fight against corruption – CJN – YNaija Stop confronting soldiers | Abia govt warns residents – YNaija... Read More

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The Big 5: Atiku’s race for 2019; Wole Soyinka condemns re-election talks; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: 2019 seems to have arrived early for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar who has, from recent indications, started his campaign for the presidency in earnest. Atiku seized the opportunity on Monday during a tour in Abuja to pitch himself, saying that he... Read More

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Atiku, Buhari, The Big 5, Wole Soyinka

Top 10 photos of natural disasters across the world

At this time in 2017, several countries in the world are currently being ravaged by unavoidable catastrophes that have left hundreds dead altogether and thousands more displaced. In Nigeria’s Benue state, over 110,000 were forced out of their homes in nearly twenty five communities in the state, after a 72-hour torrential downpour that resulted in... Read More

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Army’s invasion of Nnamdi Kanu’s house condemnable – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has condemned the alleged attack by troops of the Nigerian Army on members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Abia State. He stated this in Ado-Ekiti yesterday, while fielding questions from newsmen. Fayose said the FG ought to have waited for the court to pronounce its judgement on... Read More

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Strike: We will decide when to meet FG – NASU, SSANU

The non-teaching staff of Nigerian universities on Monday said they woukd decide when to meet the Federal Government over the ongoing indefinite strike embarked upon by the unions. The members of staff under the Joint Action Committee had embarked on an indefinite strike on Monday over the non-implementation of the 2009 agreement. President of Senior Staff Association of... Read More

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Stop confronting soldiers | Abia govt warns residents

The Abia State government has urged residents to desist from confronting soldiers performing their duties. The State government also pleaded with the Nigerian Army to undertake its Operation Python Dance II with caution. Deputy governor of the state, Ude Oko Chukwu in a statement said the government would ensure the safety of residents of the state. Chukwu... Read More

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I don’t understand why we are talking about second term already – Soyinka

Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has said it is disgusting that some politicians were already debating about President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election in 2019. He spoke with some journalists after a press briefing to unveil the second batch of students departing Nigeria for Lebanon on Tuesday for the Study Abroad In Lebanon programme by The Cedars Institute,... Read More

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FG, states need N700bn monthly for salaries, others – Osinbajo

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said the Federal and State governments need N700bn monthly for payment of salaries, statutory transfers and debt servicing. Osinbajo said this in Abuja at the opening session of a two-day national workshop on alternative sources of revenue generation for sustainable development in states and local councils in Nigeria. Represented by... Read More

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If given the opportunity, I will fight corruption like never before – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he would fight corruption heavily, if given the opportunity to lead Nigeria. Atiku said this during a facility tour of the new ultra-modern Yaliam Press Limited in Jabi area of Abuja on Monday. “I would fight corruption like never before if he is given the opportunity to preside... Read More

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Judiciary: No one will be spared in the fight against corruption – CJN

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen on Monday said there was no place for corrupt officials in the Nigerian judiciary. Onnoghen warned workers to abstain from corruption in order to allow the court system to function effectively. He spoke at a workshop organised by the NJI for court’s support staff, including secretaries, registrars, clerks, protocol officers,... Read More

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Foremost reporter alleges President Trump is being drugged in the White House

The highest speculation about a sitting President that can ever be imagined has surfaced with Alex Jones of Genesis Communications Network on his show “The Alex Jones show” claiming that President Trump is slurring in his words and is thus being drugged to keep active and turned to a puppet, Media Matters reports. Here is... Read More

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Buhari appeals to state govts to pay pensions, salaries

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to governors to pay salaries and pensions owed in their states. The president met with members of the national council of traditional rulers on Monday led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar and, he decried the way the Paris Club refund was spent by some state governors. The federal... Read More

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Theft increases as Hurricane Irma ravages Florida

Following series of burglary arrests as Hurricane Irma ravages the plane of Florida, authorities have warned residents that “going to prison over a pair of sneakers is a fairly bad life choice” According to Police in Fort Lauderdale, nine were arrested in connection to a sportswear store burglary. The group was given off by a... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 11th of September

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on TAnja: Seven Bloody Days of Summer I: The 9/11 we tend to forget Richard Branson laments damage caused by Hurricane Irma on his island “I was considering which country to run to” | Buhari joked in a meeting with traditional rulers

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The Late 5: Melaye’s recall process back on track; Trump honours 9/11 victims; and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: A Federal High court in Abuja has dismissed Senator Dino Melaye’s lawsuit challenging the process of recalling him from the Senate, ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to proceed with the recall process. Responding, Dino Melaye accused the Governor of Kogi, Yahaya... Read More

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What Jonathan believed about Boko Haram – Obasanjo

A former president, Olusegun Obasanjo has said the war against the insurgent group, Boko Haram has to be fought from the root. Speaking in an interview with the BBC in Lagos, Obasanjo noted that former president, Goodluck Jonathan did not take insurgency seriously in the belief that the terror group was a device by the... Read More

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Seven Bloody Days of Summer III: Blood on the streets of the “Wild Wild West”

Only days before 9/11, a weeklong episode of bloodletting began in the central Nigerian city of Jos as Christians and Muslims, neighbours for decades, fought to the death. But what exactly happened? By Eromo Egbejule The Running Man Thank God It’s Friday remains a motivating mantra in most campuses across the world on the last working... Read More

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[The Activism Blog] Environmental Rights Agency urges the FG to ban the use of generating sets in MDAs

The Federal Government of Nigeria has been advised to ban the use of generating sets in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across the country. This advice was given by the Executive Director of the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN), Dr. Godwin Uyi Ojo last Wednesday in Abuja while commenting on the need... Read More

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[The Activism Blog] UNICEF says about 1.4m people are prone to cholera in North East Nigeria

The United Nations Children Education Funds (UNICEF), has raised alarm over the health of about 1.4 million Internally Displaced Persons in different IDP camps in the North eastern part of Nigeria. In a statement on Saturday, September 09, 2017, the agency said, the heavy rains have brought deadly diseases to children in the region. Most... Read More

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Phone conversation reportedly between Buhari’s cousin, Daura and supporter calls Aisha a “suicide bomber” (AUDIO)

An audio, purportedly of a conversation between a cousin of President Muhammadu Buhari, Mamman Daura, and one of his closest supporters, with Mamman Tukur a member of his cabal, during which Daura refers to the president’s wife as “suicide bomber from Yola.” The audio published by Sahara Reporters took place during the president’s medical vacation... Read More

Aisha buhari, mamman daura, Mamman Tukur, Muhammadu Buhari

All eyes now on INEC for next move on Dino Melaye’s recall

After all the fanfare about the call to recall Dino Melaye in June, many must have wondered if as expected the case had just quietly died. But surprisingly, the court which stalled Melaye’s recall process upon Mr. Melaye’s request ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to continue with the recall. The news was received... Read More

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Benue flood: IDP camp manager sacked over irregularities

The Deputy Governor of Benue, Benson Abounu, has confirmed the removal of James Iorhuna, from office as Manager of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp, International Market, Makurdi, The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.Highlights: Mr Iorhuna was relieved of his duty because he violated the instructions given to him – following series of complaints against... Read More

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How Diezani shunned the powers of NASS and approved NNPC funds – Report

The 2015 audit report of the Federation Account has uncovered how the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, assumed the powers of the National Assembly to draw billions in cash from the joint venture cash calls account without appropriation, Premium Times reports. The report: Published last month by the Office of the Accountant General... Read More

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Miss Texas Margana Wood slams Trump’s Charlottesville comments

Just when you would think tensions and wide criticisms sparked by Trump’s comment on the Charlottesville violent incident which sent the media space agog in the early weeks of August, another series of criticism has rolled in from an unusual sphere. Texas’ contestant in the Miss America pageant berated President Trump on Sunday night for... Read More