Pius Adesanmi: Warning to Nigerian Parents

by Pius Adesanmi There is a certain Nigerian demographic that is being raised by my generation. All of a sudden, the kids of many of my course mates in the University are now undergraduates. My generation is raising Nigerians in the 17 – 25 year-old bracket. Millennials. I have called them the orphaned generation because... Read More

Opinion

Collapse of excellence, nigeria, opinion, parenting, Pius Adesanmi, role models

September 9, 2017

Man City defeat 10-man Liverpool 5-0

Manchester City on Saturday thrashed 10-man Liverpool 5-0 after Sadio Mane was shown a red card. Aguero had earlier put Manchester City in front with a goal, before Mane was sent off eight minutes before half-time for a high challenge on Ederson. Ederson was later replaced by Claudio Bravo. Gabriel Jesus’ header added a second... Read More

The News Blog

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September 9, 2017

OAU suspends two SUG leaders over N3.8m fight

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife has indefinitely suspended two students union leader over a clash. The students are Vice-President, Jacob Tosin Grace and Director of Socials, Adedayo Afolabi Emmanuel. It was learnt that the clash occurred while the union was deliberating on how to expend the sum of N3.8m released to the union by... Read More

The News Blog

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September 9, 2017

Accept FG’s offer and call off the strike | NANS begs ASUU

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to accept the offers made by the Federal Government. Bestman Okereafor, the spokesman of NANS, made the appeal in a statement issued in Enugu on Saturday. The federal government’s team dialoguing with ASUU had agreed to set-up a... Read More

The News Blog

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September 9, 2017

FG is planning to kill my son – Nnamdi Kanu’s father

Father of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Okwu Kanu has said the Federal Government is planning to kill his son. In an interview with The Sun, Okwu said the recent moves to re-arrest him was a plan to kill the Biafran agitator. He added that his son had done nothing... Read More

The News Blog

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September 9, 2017

Peregrino Brimah: Itse Sagay – A rare gem in the midst of brash stones

by Peregrino Brimah I understand when I am referred to as an insatiable and indomitable critic. With Nigeria so far behind, I take no prisoners when condemning mediocre officials and the wicked cabal. However, when I do spot men of exemplary character every now and then, I actually do rain praises on them. Itse Sagay is... Read More

Opinion

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September 9, 2017

‘Boko Haram insurgents attack IDPs camp in Borno’

Boko Haram insurgents on Friday reportedly attacked an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Gamboru Ngala local government area of Borno state, TheCable reports. According to the news medium, the insurgents stormed the camp in two Hilux trucks at about 11pm. Bamus Garba, an eyewitness said the insurgents attacked the camp from the rear, firing... Read More

The News Blog

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September 9, 2017

Two female suicide bombers killed in Borno

The Police in Borno on Saturday said two female suicide bombers were killed after detonating their bombs on Maiduguri-Mafa Highway. DSP Isuku Victor, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in a statement said eight people sustained injuries in the incident. He said the incident occurred on Friday at about 17:38 p.m. when the female suicide... Read More

The News Blog

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September 9, 2017

Aba Prison Break: Who needs the fear of God in police work?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Giving reasons for dismissing six policemen who were involved in a jail break, the Commissioner of Police for Abia State, Mr Adeleye Oyebade said: “I believe in policing with the fear of God and all I have said in this case is nothing but the truth because I want to make... Read More

Story of the day

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September 9, 2017

Senate will consider accelerated passage of Occupational Safety Bill – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the upper chamber will accelerate the consideration of the Occupational Safety and Health Bill (SB. 200), after resumption. Saraki announced this in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu on Saturday in Abuja. “The Occupational Safety Bill, which has gone through second reading, will... Read More

The News Blog

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September 9, 2017

31,000 police officers to be recruited; $2bn spent on IDPs | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

31,000 – The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said that the Nigerian Police Force would recruit this number of officers annually to solve the problem of shortage in the force. 223 – The number of people that have been killed in Boko Haram attacks in North-East Nigeria between April and now, according to... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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September 9, 2017

Security operatives kill serial killer in Kogi

A notorious serial killer, Lukman Issah, aka Commander, has been killed by the Kogi state police command. Lukman, according to the police, had killed six policemen and 19 Christian worshippers before he met his waterloo in an operation led by the special anti-robbery Squad (SARS). A statement by the command’s spokesman, William Aya, said Lukman... Read More

The News Blog

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September 9, 2017

Opinion: A reality check on Nigeria’s Health Insurance Scheme

by M. M. Alhaji Access to quality healthcare is one of the fundamental human rights listed by the World Health Organization (WHO). Nigeria, being a signatory and member of the WHO, is thus bound to provide its citizens quality healthcare. Consequently, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) was established in 2004 with the mandate of ensuring... Read More

Opinion

funding, Governance, Health insurance, nigeria, opinion, policy

September 9, 2017

Who was Don Williams? | The ‘Gentle Giant’ of country music

On Friday night, news of the death of legendary country music singer, Don Williams spread to our part of the world. He was said to have passed on after “a short illness”. All the major news sites that reported his death had a common denominator in the first few lines of their articles. Rolling Stone... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

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September 9, 2017

Aba prison break: What makes a good cop go dirty?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Six policemen have been dismissed from service from the Abia State command of the Nigeria Police Force after alleged complicity in a cell break in the anti-kidnapping section of the State Criminal Investigation Department in Umuahia. The jail break, aided by the officers, enabled some suspects to break free, three of... Read More

Story of the day

September 9, 2017

Opinion: Simi’s ‘Simisola’ is originality at its peak

by Michael Ace How else do I start, except to give the work the credit it deserves. This is what a first offering should do: reassure the listener of the magic that is and the ones yet to come. There is something about Simi that triggers the passion I have towards her songs, and... Read More

Opinion

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September 9, 2017

Deji Adeyanju, Terkimbi Ikyange, Tony Nwulu…See the #YNaijaPowerList2017 for Politics

by Wilfred Okiche For the sixth consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the political arena. From high powered legislators passing landmark bills to special assistants advocating for inclusion. These 10 aren’t afraid to get their hands... Read More

#YNaijaPowerlIst, Featured

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September 9, 2017

Vera Ezimora: 10 reasons you shouldn’t blame the Olori of Ife for the demise of her marriage

by Vera Ezimora I have to preface this post by first saying that I am not a fan of the [former] Olori of Ife. And this is all because of that time she came to America to talk nonsense about gender equality. Yes, I’m still mad about that. According to her, gender equality is the... Read More

Opinion

divorce, Olori Wuraola, opinion, Public Marriages, Relationships, Traditional Marriage, Vera Ezimora

September 9, 2017

Get ready Africa! Yemi Alade is back on Coke Studio Africa 5

For the fourth time running, one of Africa’s top female acts and two-time winner of the MTV Africa Music Awards Best Female Act (2015 & 2016), Yemi Alade, has returned to Coke Studio Africa. She will be pairing with French rapper of Congolese origin, Youssoupha Mabiki to make Afro-centric music that will have you tapping... Read More

Partners

africa, Coke Studio Africa, Music, Yemi Alade, Youssoupha Mabiki

September 9, 2017

Flavour was the first man I fell in love with – Anna Banner

Former beauty queen, Anna Banner who has a child with singer, Flavour has said she still love the artiste. In an interview with Punch, Banner said she didn’t intentionally get pregnant to become famous. She added that even though the singer has not proposed, she still loves him. “I couldn’t have purposely got pregnant because... Read More

The News Blog

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September 9, 2017

The exit of the worst recession in over 20 years; Alhassan’s ‘unalloyed’ support for Atiku and other stories that got people talking this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Benue flood President Muhammadu Buhari intervened in the devastating flood in Benue State which saw the displacement of over 100,000 people, also destroying homes. Buhari directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately provide aid to the victims – which was obeyed. Buhari’s... Read More

Featured

September 9, 2017

The YNaija cover this morning – the 9th of September

Follow the stories and analyses on YNaija: I stand by my comment that I have been sidelined – Atiku Doctors strike: FG breaches salary payment agreement Why we can’t investigate IGP for alleged bribery – Police Commission

Cover Stories

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September 9, 2017

10 products from Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty line everyone should try

Would we be reaching if we said Rihanna does the absolutely most? Like literally, the most! A 40-shade foundation in he…

The September Standard

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September 9, 2017

Suicide bombers ‘kill 5’ in Borno

Five people have reportedly been killed at a checkpoint of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the Muna area of Maiduguri, Borno State. A female suicide bomber reportedly detonated her improvised explosive device (IED) at the checkpoint. Lukman Umar, a witness, said three other female suicide bombers attempted to attack a public gathering... Read More

The News Blog

Borno, checkpoiny, five, kill, NDLEA, Suicide bomber

September 9, 2017

Dele Momodu: The hurdles Nigeria’s youth must cross by 2019

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, please, permit me to enlarge this subject as much as possible. Nothing is more crucial than getting the leadership of Nigeria right, as quickly as possible. Many have asked me certain questions, after reading my recent articles, which I intend to answer, in this epistle to my fellow citizens. Why... Read More

Opinion

2019 Elections, Dele Momodu, nigeria, opinion, Politics

September 9, 2017

‘APC NWC to meet over Atiku, Alhassan on Monday’

The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress will meet on Monday over comments made by former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar and Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, an official has disclosed. According to Punch, APC National Vice Chairman, North-East, Mustapha Salihu confirmed this on Friday. He stated, “This is a national issue. I think by... Read More

The News Blog

Aisha Alhassan, APC, atiku abubakar, meet, Monday, NWC

September 9, 2017

I stand by my comment that I have been sidelined – Atiku

Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar has said he stood by his comment that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration has sidelined him. Atiku said this in a statement by the Head of the Atiku Media Office, Mazi Paul Ibe. Ibe said, “His Excellency, Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar stands by what he said. There is no point... Read More

The News Blog

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September 9, 2017

Why I endorsed my deputy as next governor – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has explained why he endorsed his deputy, Prof. Kolapo Olusola, as his successor under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governor had been criticised for adopting Olusola as a candidate for the 2018 governorship election. Some of the governor’s critics had referred him to a statement he... Read More

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Ayodele Fayose, deputy, Ekiti, endorse, Governor

September 9, 2017

Why we can’t investigate IGP for alleged bribery – Police Commission

The Police Service Commission has said it cannot probe the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, for alleged bribery. PSC’s Spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, said the IG was not under the commission’s supervision by virtue of the Act establishing the commission. He stated that the commission could only discipline or probe policemen from the rank of constable... Read More

The News Blog

alleged bribery, Ibrahim Idris, investigate, Isah Misau, police commission

Pius Adesanmi: Warning to Nigerian Parents

Man City defeat 10-man Liverpool 5-0

OAU suspends two SUG leaders over N3.8m fight

Accept FG’s offer and call off the strike | NANS begs ASUU

FG is planning to kill my son – Nnamdi Kanu’s father

Peregrino Brimah: Itse Sagay – A rare gem in the midst of brash stones

‘Boko Haram insurgents attack IDPs camp in Borno’

Two female suicide bombers killed in Borno

Aba Prison Break: Who needs the fear of God in police work?

It is unlawful for anyone, group to take revenge – Buhari

Senate will consider accelerated passage of Occupational Safety Bill – Saraki

31,000 police officers to be recruited; $2bn spent on IDPs | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

Security operatives kill serial killer in Kogi

Opinion: A reality check on Nigeria’s Health Insurance Scheme

Who was Don Williams? | The ‘Gentle Giant’ of country music

Aba prison break: What makes a good cop go dirty?

Opinion: Simi’s ‘Simisola’ is originality at its peak

Deji Adeyanju, Terkimbi Ikyange, Tony Nwulu…See the #YNaijaPowerList2017 for Politics

Vera Ezimora: 10 reasons you shouldn’t blame the Olori of Ife for the demise of her marriage

Get ready Africa! Yemi Alade is back on Coke Studio Africa 5

Flavour was the first man I fell in love with – Anna Banner

The exit of the worst recession in over 20 years; Alhassan’s ‘unalloyed’ support for Atiku and other stories that got people talking this week

The YNaija cover this morning – the 9th of September

10 products from Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty line everyone should try

Suicide bombers ‘kill 5’ in Borno

Dele Momodu: The hurdles Nigeria’s youth must cross by 2019

‘APC NWC to meet over Atiku, Alhassan on Monday’

I stand by my comment that I have been sidelined – Atiku

Why I endorsed my deputy as next governor – Fayose

Why we can’t investigate IGP for alleged bribery – Police Commission

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