Iyanya drops visual for ‘Bow For You’ (WATCH)

Mavin Records artiste, Iyanya has continued to make his return and presence known in the music industry. The ‘Your Waist’ singer has released the visuals to his song, ‘Bow for You’. The video was directed in London by Ogo Okpue, who also worked with him on his previous video for ‘Hold On.’ ‘Bow For You’... Read More

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Bow for You, Iyanya, Mavin Records, visuals, Watch

September 8, 2017

So is Itse Sagay guilty of hate speech?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The statement issued by Senator Sabi Abdullahi on behalf of the Senate urged President Buhari to rein in the chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-Corruption (PACAc), Prof Itse Sagay, from spreading falsehood and making hate speeches against the Nigerian National Assembly. Prof Sagay has made claims about the salaries... Read More

Story of the day

Hate Speech, Itsey Sagay, Saraki, senate, Story of the day

September 8, 2017

Boko Haram’s alleged computer specialists, herbalist arrested

Two alleged Boko Haram computer specialists and a herbalist have been remanded in prison custody by a Lokoja Chief Magistrate Court. Abdullahi Habib Audu, Bashiru Yahaya and their medicine man, Ahmed Momoh, were arraigned for belonging to the terrorist group. Chief Magistrate, Levi Animoku issued the remand order in his ruling . “Notwithstanding that bail... Read More

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September 8, 2017

Bovi, Wana Udobang, Osa Seven… See the #YNaijaPowerList2017 for Culture

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 culture space. From impressive art gallery owners to editors, visual artists to curators, these bright young things have taken up the onerous task... Read More

#YNaijaPowerlIst, Featured

#YNaijaPowerList, #YNaijaPowerList2017, Adenrele Sonariwo, Bovi, Dami Ajayi, Efe Paul Azino, Jite Efemuaye, Omolabake Adenle, Osa Seven, Quddus Onikeku, Toritseju Ejoh, Wana Udobang, YNaija Power list, Zara Udofia

September 8, 2017

Army begin operation python dance in S’East

The Nigerian Army has said it would commence its second phase of Exercise Python Dance, tagged Python Dance II, in the South Eastern part of Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Army Chief of Training and Operations, the army said the exercise was necessary due to the “mindless assassinations (even in religious places), attack on security personnel,... Read More

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Nigerian Army, operation, python dance, south east

September 8, 2017

French territory of St Martin destroyed by Hurricane Irma

The French territory of “St Martin” in the Caribbean Islands, struck by Hurricane Irma has been left in a pitiable devastating state. The category 5 storm which dropped more than 100inches rain and adjudged as the strongest Atlantic Hurricane made landfall on the Caribbean Islands on Wednesday and has since left great disaster across the... Read More

Global

Caribbean islands, Hurricane Irma, St Martin

September 8, 2017

South African police release five arrested Nigerians

The Nigeria Union in South Africa has said the police in that country has released five Nigerians detained for protesting the killing of a businessman. The South African Police had reportedly killed Clement Kalu, a native of Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra for being in possession of drugs, at Springs town, near Johannesburg. Nigerians... Read More

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September 8, 2017

Eniola Badmus’ age is a topic of discussion yet again

If anyone regrets being listed on Wikipedia, it’s probably Eniola Badmus. The website has caused her so much trauma. And over what? Her Age. The award winning plus-size Nollywood actress turned a year older on Thursday, and in celebration, took to the gram to share some bodacious birthday pics. Sadly, things went sour when some... Read More

Thinking Through

Eniola Badmus, Eniola Badmus age, Wikipedia

September 8, 2017

[The Music Blog] The day Osagie Alonge and Jude ‘M.I.’ Abaga made Nigerian hip-hop history

It may be hard to take Nigerian hip-hop seriously these days because the hottest rap song on the charts, is a street hop song by Olamide, who is often criticised for his commercialisation of rap for pop hits. But, the culture thrives at the core of the industry, forward-thinking in innovation and perhaps the most... Read More

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Ayomide O. Tayo, Loose Talk, M.I., Osagie Alonge

September 8, 2017

Trump attacks Republican senators again

President Trump has taken a little break from the Hurricane Irma responses to dwell on the lingering Tax reform, Republicans slack in the Senate and the Filibuster Rule. Trump during the early weeks of August was all about Senate leader, Mitch McConnell, criticising and slamming the Kentucky Senator for his failure to ramp up votes... Read More

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Democrats, donald trump, Filibuster

September 8, 2017

Gunmen attack Catholic church, shoot priest

Daniel Nwankwo, parish priest of St Thomas Catholic Church, Onireke, Lagos, on Friday was shot by gunmen. A parishoner, Valentine, said the unknown gunmen attacked the church at around 9am. He explained that the victim had just finished attending to a church member when he was attacked. “They were three in number. The men came into... Read More

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Attack, catholic church, gunmen, priest, shoot

September 8, 2017

Opinion: This is why Nigeria must restructure

by Fidel Albert Can we restructure…….? California is the 6th largest economy in the world. It’s economy is larger than that of France or Brazil. The little problem is that California is not a country. It is a State in the United States of America. It has little offshore oil, yet its economy is larger... Read More

Opinion

America, nigeria, opinion, restructuring, Science

September 8, 2017

Alhassan was never loyal to Buhari – El-Rufai

Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has said Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan has never been a supporter of President Muhammadu Buhari. El-Rufai said this while reacting to the public display of loyalty to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar by the minister. The governor said this while speaking with State House Correspondents at the Villa... Read More

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Aisha Alhassan, loyal, Nasir el-Rufai, President Muhammadu Buhari

September 8, 2017

Groups condemn Trump’s cabinet cut down on Obamacare spending

Following Obamacare budget cuts by the Trump administration, some groups responsible for people’s sign up for the program say the cuts to their funding will surely reduce enrollment rate in the healthcare exchanges this year, The Hill reports. Notable among the groups, are known “navigators”, who say they’re worried they’ll have to permanently downsize their... Read More

Donald Trump

Navigators, Obamacare, white house

September 8, 2017

Euchoria Anunobi buries son (WATCH)

Nigerian actress, Eucharia Anunobi laid her son to rest on Tuesday 5, 2017, which saw the attendance of her colleagues, friends and family alike. The actress had lost her 15-year-old only son, Raymond to sickle cell anemia.

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Eucharia Anunobi, nollywood

September 8, 2017

LASU dismisses 17 staff, demotes 2 others

The Lagos State University (LASU) has dismissed 15 academic Staff and two non-academic staff for different acts of misconduct, Punch reports. The report: The school’s governing council also demoted one academic staff and one non-academic staff. A statement on Friday by LASU’s Acting Head, Centre for Information Press and Public Relations, Ademola Adekoya, said the... Read More

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Lagos State University, lasu, misconduct

September 8, 2017

Knife-wielding man shot by police at Miami airport during Irma evacuation

Amidst massive evacuation from Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma, an unusual incident has erupted at the Miami airport as Police shot a man trying to get into a Miami airport terminal from a runway while wielding a knife, thus causing the closure of a busy concourse. According to Miami-Dade Police Director Juan, the unidentified suspect... Read More

Global

evacuation, florida, Hurricane Irma, Irma, Miami airport, police

September 8, 2017

Opinion: Moving beyond strike actions

by Gideon Arinze If you have been following recent reports in the media, the issue of strikes has gradually become a weighty one that needed to be addressed. Almost every sector is going on strike. It is either the government has not been able to meet all the needs of the aggrieved sectors or... Read More

Opinion

ASUU, NARD, nigeria, opinion, strike actions, World Health

September 8, 2017

[The Activism Blog] GLEEHD Foundation encourages Nigerian youth to take active part in politics

The Governance, Leadership, Economic, Environmental and Human Development (GLEEHD) Foundation on Thursday, September 07, 2017 held its first edition of Nigeria Emerging Political Leaders Forum in Surulere, Lagos. The summit with the theme, “2019 Elections and youth Participation in political leadership in Nigeria: Prospects and strategies for young leaders” had an array of speakers who unanimously... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

2019, GLEEHD foundation, participation, Politics

September 8, 2017

Bernie Sanders’ unchecked supporters threaten Democrats’ chances – Leaders

Democrats leaders have become increasingly infuriated at the rising defaming antics of Senator Bernie Sanders’ supporters. The leaders argued that the supporters’ demands for ideological purity are hurting the party ahead of the 2018 midterms and 2020 presidential election where Democrats have a chance of taking over the House and winning some governorship seats. According... Read More

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bernie sanders, Democrats, supporters

September 8, 2017

New York archbishop fires back at Steve Bannon over DACA comments

In response to Steve Bannon’s criticism of the Catholic Church’s support of DACA, New York archbishop, Cardinal Timothy Dolan has fired back at the former White House chief strategist, FOX reports. Bannon had said the Church’s support for the policy was predicated by their “need for illegal aliens to fill the churches” Bannon’s words Steve... Read More

Donald Trump

DACA, Steve Bannon, Timothy Dolan

September 8, 2017

ITS-A SAGA: Where did Prof Sagay get the ridiculous figures from?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The veteran Professor of Law and presidential adviser on anti-corruption, Itse Sagay is another war of words with the Senate. In an address delivered at a forum of International Law enthusiasts in Lagos, Sagay made the allegations about the remunerations of Nigerian Senators which reflected astronomical amounts rivaling those of the... Read More

Story of the day

corruption, Itse Sagay, nigeria, senate, Story of the day

September 8, 2017

Opinion: President Buhari and Garba Shehu’s blind hypocrisy

by Jude Ndukwe When you think you have seen it all and nothing from the presidency could surprise you any longer, then you are hit with even a more mundane celebration of oddities by Buhari and his team members. Nothing is more ludicrous and banal than a Senior Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria... Read More

Opinion

Buhari's TV, Garba Shehu, nigeria, opinion, Optics, PR stunts

September 8, 2017

EFCC driver, policeman arrested for breaking into sealed Badeh’s residence

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested one of its drivers, Nasiru Isa, for allegedly breaking into a sealed house owned by a former chief of defence staff, Alex Badeh. The EFCC sealed off some pieces of property in Abuja, owned by Mr Badeh in January 2016, who is currently facing trial... Read More

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alex badeh, EFCC

September 8, 2017

Opinion: The Affliction of Dele Sobowale

by Ebun Asagbe I am no medical practitioner, but surely there must be an appropriate term for the malady that ails Dele Sobowale. How did I arrive at this conclusion? Well, anyone who has read his recent articles on the ASUU strike would think the same way. I resorted to my old friend, Google, to... Read More

Opinion

asuu strike, Dele Sobowale, ngozi okonjo iweala, opinion

September 8, 2017

PDP caused horrendous damage to Nigeria’s economy – Segun Oni

The National Deputy Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Segun Oni, says the People’s Democratic Party-led administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan caused more damage to the Nigerian economy. He told newsmen on Thursday at the Makurdi airport that the damage was “worst than one can imagine”, Vanguard reports. Oni, a former Ekiti State governor on the... Read More

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APC, party politics, PDP, recession, Segun oni

September 8, 2017

Former US Presidents join forces to help Hurricane Harvey victims

The five living former United States presidents have teamed up in an Hurricane recovery effort on Thursday to raise money for victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, under a mantra “One America Appeal”. The campaign is a rare unity in American politics given the party divide, though, former Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton had... Read More

Donald Trump

donald trump, former Presidents, Hurricane Harvey

September 8, 2017

The Spark empowers you with free outdoor advertising courtesy Drivertise

Drivertise, a Nigerian startup that is creating a new advertising channel for brands by pairing them with everyday car users looking to earn extra income by using their cars as a medium of advertising is offering to give off to The Spark Rookie of Month of September free outdoor advertisng. In an interview with The... Read More

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Drivertise, empower, Outdoor Advertisement, The Spark

September 8, 2017

U.S. senators delay spending package votes over Hurricane Irma

House lawmakers are pending completion of work on spending package bills to fund government in 2018 to allow early adjournment for the week on Friday afternoon amid eagerness by some lawmakers to return to their constituencies and perform their constitutional duties towards the imminent Hurricane Irma, according to The Hill. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy,... Read More

Donald Trump

debt ceiling, Hurricane Irma, lawmakers

September 8, 2017

41 cities bid to host 2026 World Cup

Forty-one cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico have submitted applications to become official host cities for the 2026 World Cup, the United Bid Committee says. Report (detailed by ESPN): In July, the committee reached out to 44 cities and got responses from all but three — Calgary, Alberta; Green Bay, Wis.; and San Diego. That leaves... Read More

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2026 World Cup, John Kristick, World Cup games

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