[The Church Blog] It’s my God-given assignment | Tasha Cobbs reacts to backlash over featuring Nicki Minaj

Chief Justices can release prison inmates | Falana insists

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has maintained that the Chief Justice of Nigeria and chief judges have the power release any inmate from prison. Falana had earlier argued with another senior lawyer, Mr. Sebastine Hon (SAN) on the matter. Hon had disagreed over the constitutional rightness or otherwise of the administrative powers of the CJN and state... Read More

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The Royal separation; the Benue flood; and other stories that set the agenda this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. Benue Flood The flood in Benue State has led to the displacement of over 110,000 people, destroying a sizeable number of houses. It has also been reported that one person has died as a result of the flood. In reaction, Nigerians took to twitter to start... Read More

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Big ten, news stories, Nigerian News, Opinions

[The Church Blog] Emerge 2017: House on The Rock showcases anointed preachers, rare talents

From world famous preacher, Bishop T.D Jakes, music icon Donnie McClurkin to a dozen other stars and ministers, this year’s Spirit Life Conference of the House On The Rock Church was a watershed. Our correspondent who covered the event reports It was one conference with several intriguing highlights, such as you would describe as a... Read More

Church Culture

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Opinion: The problem with the Federal Government’s plan to re-arrest Nnamdi Kanu

by Jideofor Adibe The move by the Federal Government to re-arrest Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) is, as expected, generating interesting conversations, grandstanding and competition for the moral high ground. The Federal government on Friday, August 25, 2017, asked the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to revoke the... Read More

Afenifere, biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, Ohaneze, opinion, Politics, secession

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 2nd of September

Follow the stories and analyses on YNaija: We are in support of your anti-graft war | Vatican tells Buhari Buratai extends deadline for capture of Boko Haram leader, Shekau The Thread: “See as Super Eagles Arsenal Cameroon” | TwitterNG celebrates Super Eagles win

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Rubio, Nelson oppose Trump’s NASA nomination

Republican senator Marco Rubio and Democrat Bill Nelson have opposed President Donald Trump‘s choice for NASA administrator, Oklahoma Congressman Jim Bridenstine. Bridenstine was nominated on Friday but the senators have said a politician shouldn’t head the agency. “The head of NASA ought to be a space professional, not a politician,” Nelson said in a brief... Read More

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Dele Momodu: The challenges ahead of the Nigerian youth

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, please permit me to discuss the matter of our youth again. I’m truly troubled because of the attitude I see on display today. I wish to state, categorically, that the internet is misleading a lot of our young ones. The internet is a giver of false hopes and confidence. I... Read More

Dele Momodu, Governance, NotTooYoungToRun, opinion, Politics

N’Delta militants withdraw quit notice to northerners, Yorubas

A coalition of Niger Delta militants on Friday withdrew the quit notice issued to Northerners and Yorubas in the region. A group, the Pan Niger Delta People’s Congress (PNDPC), said the issuers of the quit notice gave them the mandate to withdraw it. The militant groups appointed His Royal Majesty Pere Ayemi-Botu, paramount ruler of... Read More

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I didn’t perform some rites that were against my religious belief – Oluwo

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba AbdulRasheed Akanbi has said he refused to perform some traditional rites before ascending the throne. While speaking with Punch, the monarch said some of the rituals were against his belief. He said, “There were some rites they would ask you to perform. But there were some I told them I... Read More

Oba rasheed, Oluwo of Iwoland, religious belief, rites

Opinion: Biafra is a country whose time has come

by Chinyere Akataobi A few months ago the entire world witnessed a marriage between agitation and solemn remembrance. An entire region was shut-down as the spirit of a country that once was, came alive. Teary-eyed elders sat in silence and reminisced about a period of darkness that scarred their lives forever, while the hopeful... Read More

biafra, IPOB, nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, opinion, secession

‘Frank Edoho to be dropped as WWTBAM host’

After 13 years of hosting Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, popular broadcaster, Frank Edoho would be replaced by a new a yet-to-be unveiled host, Punch reports. It was ealier announced that the show which had gone off-air for about two months will be back with a new sponsor, Airopay. According to Punch, an organiser... Read More

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We are in support of your anti-graft war | Vatican tells Buhari

The Apostolic Nuncio, Antonio Fillpazzi has said the Vatican has pledged its support the fight against corruption in the country. Fillpazzi, who is the Pope’s direct representative to Nigeria, said this on Thursday when he visited Geoffrey Onyeama, minister of foreign affairs. The representative said the Catholic church could do a lot to address Nigeria’s... Read More

anti-corruption war, President Muhammadu Buhari, Vatican

Air chief orders complete clearance of Sambisa Forest

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar has ordered a complete clearance of Sambisa Forest. He gave the order while hosting the Air Component members of the Operation Lafiya Dole at its Yola Flight Line to mark this year’s Eid-el Kabir celebrations on Friday. Abubakar said it was time to completely clear the hideout of... Read More

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Buratai extends deadline for capture of Boko Haram leader, Shekau

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has extended his 40-day deadline to troops to capture Abubakar Shekau, leader of terrorist group, Boko Haram. His initial deadline to Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, had expired on August 30, 2017. Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, in a statement on Friday said... Read More

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Police deploy more personnel to S’East, S’South over Biafra threat

The Police has deployed more personnel to the South-East and South-South regions to forestall any breach of peace, Punch reports. This may be connected to the continued call of Biafra agitators that election will not hold in Anambra State this year. The Force told Punch that the Counter-Terrorism unit, the Intelligence unit and other conventional policemen, have... Read More

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Buhari directs NEMA to provide aid to Benue flooding victims

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to begin rescue attempt of victims of the flooding in Benue State. The flood has displaced over 100,000 persons in 12 local government areas of the state. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement. [Read Also: NEMA... Read More

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The Thread: “See as Super Eagles Arsenal Cameroon” | TwitterNG celebrates Super Eagles win

Following the match between Cameroon and Nigeria for the World Cup Qualifiers, which saw the Super Eagles defeat the Lions of Cameroon 4 goals to nothing, Twitter has been unable to hold back its excitement: Enjoy! Gosh! When we unite and show up as a nation we soar like super eagles with the heart of... Read More

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Today’s Noisemakers: Elnathan John, Omojuwa, Goodluck Jonathan, Mikel Obi 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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Dear Glamour, your ‘Sexiest Man of The Year 2018’ list needs a lot more TDH

Magazine lists are not new. Nor are the criticisms that usually trail them. They are either too pro-objectification of women (and men for that matter) or too inconsiderate of what young and impressionable people will take away from it. For example, “why was Donald Trump the TIME Magazine “Man of the Year” in 2016?” Or... Read More

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11 killed in knife attack by suspected members of Boko Haram

Suspected members of the insurgent group, Boko Haram have killed 11 people on Friday in a raid on an internally displaced people (IDP) camp, AFP reports. The terrorists penetrated the camp in Banki on Nigeria’s border with Cameroon which houses 45,000 IDP’s using knives to kill their victims silently. “At around 12:30 am (23:30 GMT... Read More

Banki, boko haram, insurgency, terrorism

Serena Williams, Alex Ohanian welcome first child

by Samuel Okike SerenaWilliams and her fiancé, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian welcomed their first child at a hospital in Florida on Friday. According to Chris Shepherd a TV news producer who disclosed this on Twitter, both the mother and child are in good condition. “Tennis star Serena Williams gives birth to a baby girl weighing 6 pounds,... Read More

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President Trump to reveal stand on DACA on Tuesday – White House

White House press secretary, Sarah Sanders on Friday told reporters that President Trump will make a decision on whether or not to end the Obama-era DACA program on Tuesday. She said, “The president’s been very clear, he loves people, but he wants the decision to be made correctly”. Sarah’s statement will surely generate mixed reaction,... Read More

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Your weekends are lit again!

Thank goodness!!! Weekends are about to be LIT AGAIN…. And you can beat your chest and say THIS IS OUR SEASON…. Where every game matters. All the games from the English Premier league and the Spanish La Liga. The cup competitions; the Emirates FA Cup, Copa Del Rey, EFL Cup and the highly prestigious UEFA... Read More

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“There is no resurgence of Boko Haram” – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the activities of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, has not increased – contrary to the regular reportage of suicide bombings and attacks. Mohammed made the remark to newsmen during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in his country home, Oro, near Ilorin, Vanguard reports. He said some recent tragic... Read More

boko haram, insurgency, lai mohammed, Nigerian troops, terrorism

We don’t answer to you, we answer to Americans – McCain slams Trump

Arizona Sen. John McCain through an opinion statement has made it clear he believes Congress does not fall secondary to President Donald Trump and instead calls on his colleagues to return to regular order to accomplish the things the President can’t. Documenting his opinion on Washington Post, McCain wrote, “We must respect his authority and... Read More

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Fans of Taylor Swift and Mariah Carey aim to “dethrone” Despacito

To break a record of over 3.5 billion and counting? The Despacito summer hit by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber now ties Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men’s 1995 smash hit One Sweet Day as the longest running No. 1 song on the charts at 16 weeks. The track has been topping charts and... Read More

Despacito, Mariah Carey, music charts, Taylor Swift

President Trump declares Sunday as National Day of Prayer for #HurricaneHarvey victims

President Donald J. Trump has proclaimed September 3, 2017, as a National Day of Prayer for the Victims of Hurricane Harvey and for the National Response and Recovery Efforts. The President, who pronounced this through a released statement which gave the full details of the devastating Hurricane, commiserated with those who got their properties damaged... Read More