August 29, 2017

NNPC increases gas supply to power plants by 123%

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has increased daily average natural gas supply to the nation’s gas power plants by 123 per cent to 730 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscf/d). The Corporation, in its June 2017 Monthly Financial and Operations Report released in a statement today and signed by the Group General Manager,... Read More

gas and power, nnpc

August 29, 2017

3-storey building collapses in Lagos

A three-story building has, in the early hours of Tuesday, collapsed in Lagos. No life was, however, lost. The building with 8 blocks of flats along Ilufe road, Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos went down after been distressed for too long, the General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Adesina Tiamiyu, confirmed to newsmen.... Read More

Alaba International Market, building collapse, LASEMA

August 29, 2017

Just In: ASUU ‘avoids’ meeting with FG

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has Tuesday, rejected a meeting with the Federal Government. The meeting was supposed to address the concerns raised in an earlier agreement – which was not fulfilled and led to the strike action. The sequence of events: August 14, ASUU embarks on indefinite strike and explains why. August... Read More

ASUU, Federal Government, Nigerian education sector

August 29, 2017

What Southeast, Southsouth governors decided in their meeting

The Southeast/Southsouth governors have agreed on a United Nigeria – One Nigeria. The governors’ pledge was contained in a communique issued on Sunday at the end of their second meeting under the aegis of the Southeast/Southsouth Governors’ Forum at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The communique, signed by the interim Forum chairman and the governor... Read More

federal presence, Nigerian governors, south east, South-south, United Nigeria

August 29, 2017

Who is Dara Khosrowshahi? | The Iranian immigrant who is now Uber CEO

Ride-hailing service, Uber has been waistdeep in highly publicized controversies ranging from an internal culture of sexual harassment and discrimination, a legal tussle with Google, a severed relationship with drivers and investors and a #DeleteUber movement that stemmed from former CEO and cofounder, Travis Kalanick’s association with US President Donald Trump. With the bulk of... Read More

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August 29, 2017

A Nigerian’s attempt at breaking Guinness World Records fails

Nigerian dancer, Joshua Usoro set out five days ago to break the world record for ‘Longest Dance Marathon by an Individual’ but on Monday afternoon, his attempt ended abruptly. Usoro, 25, who sought to enter into the Guinness Book of World Records says he will give it another shot in the future. The graduate of... Read More

Guinness Book of World Records, Joshua Usoro, Kalamandalam Hemaleth, Nigerian dancer

August 29, 2017

Opinion: Governor El Rufai has made Kaduna the yardstick for education in the North

by Jubril Abdullahi When Governor Nasir El-Rufai recently disclosed that his government would spend over N45 billion on education in his efforts to raise the standard of the sector in Kaduna state, it took little or no time for the people to witness the seriousness of intent behind that statement. Beyond the fact that... Read More

#FeedAChild, Education standards in the North, el rufai, Governmnent College, kaduna, opinion

August 29, 2017

Houston Pastor, Joel Osteen faces heavy criticism for closing his church to Hurricane Harvey victims

by Wareez Odunayo In the wake of the disaster that has rendered thousands homeless in Houston Texas, dozens of churches, schools and community centers have opened their doors to offer temporary shelter to the victims of devastating Hurricane Harvey. Famous televangelist and pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Joel Osteen has become the subject of... Read More

Church, criticisms, flooding, Hurricane Harvey, Joel Osteen, pastor, social media, victims

August 29, 2017

This Diezani fuss needs some kind of force

by Alexander O. Onukwe The mention of Diezani Alison-Madueke in the media, over the past two years, has become synonymous with two things: the EFCC and billions. On almost a daily basis, there is some discovery of a property in one state or village, either in Nigeria or abroad. It has made sense to the... Read More

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Alison-Madueke Diezani, Anti-corruption drive, EFCC, Story of the day

August 29, 2017

18 Year-old becomes first Millionaire in the McVitie’s Digestive 125th Anniversary Promotion

In celebration of the 125th anniversary of its famously loved McVitie’s Digestive biscuits, in Nigeria the McVitie’s Digestive is running a national consumer promotion to reward its consumers with cash and airtime. The cash prizes up for grabs are N1 million to be won by a total of 3 consumers; N500,000 which will be won by... Read More

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August 29, 2017

Samson Itodo: Liberalizing the electoral process with Independent candidature

by Samson Itodo The Nigerian National Assembly recently passed the independent candidature bill in the ongoing constitutional amendment. This is coming on the heels of an avalanche of reports on electoral reforms recommending the introduction of independent candidacy into Nigeria’s electoral system. Without doubt, there is broad national consensus on the need for Nigeria... Read More

africa, Constitution Review, elections, electoral process, national assembly, opinion, Samson Itodo

August 29, 2017

BREAKING: Judgement on Kidnapper Evans’ human rights suit stalled

A Federal High court in Lagos on Tuesday adjourned the suit seeking for the fundamental rights enforcement of alleged kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known an Evans to September 5. The court had fixed Tuesday to deliver its judgment. The court fixed a new date after the police brought applications seeking to set aside the delivering of... Read More

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August 29, 2017

Open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari: Urgent message on the state of Healthcare in Nigeria

by Jammie Drummond Your Excellency, After the signing of the Appropriation Act on 12th June 2017, the Nigerian Health Sector Reform Coalition conducted an analysis of the Federal Government’s resource allocation to the entire health sector – including the Federal Ministry of Health. As such, it is our urgent appeal that Your Excellency increases the... Read More

Budget for Healthcare, Buhari, nigeria, opinion, Public health

August 29, 2017

Why not try Diezani in the UK?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The British judiciary will probably do a better job of convicting Diezani Alison-Madueke than in Nigeria, as many comments on social media on the Bring Back Diezani sit-out have indicated. Some say this is because, unlike the political connections involved in Nigeria’s judiciary, the hands of the British may not... Read More

Story of the day

corruption, Diezani Alison Madueke, trial, uk

August 29, 2017

#BringBackDiezani: Underwhelming or under construction?

by Alexander O. Onukwue It is fair to say the extradition of former Minister of Petroleum Diezani Alison-Madueke is not quite a priority of a number of Nigerians at this time. Mrs Alison-Madueke has been in the news virtually since 2015 for her alleged financial transgressions while in charge of the Nation’s petroleum sector.... Read More

Story of the day

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August 29, 2017

EU negotiator, Barnier continues talks with UK Brexit Secretary, Davis

by Adedotun Michael Michel Barnier appeared unimpressed with policy papers the UK has published this month which sets out details and options on issues surrounding Britain’s actual departure from the Europian Union (EU) and future relations with the bloc, the UK Express reports. The EU’s chief negotiator insisted Britain’s position on key divorce issues... Read More

Brexit, David Davis, EU, Michel Barnier, negotiations, uk

August 29, 2017

Unilever reiterates importance of good oral hygiene at Annual General Meeting of Nigerian Dental Association

In its continued support to promote good oral hygiene and ensure a cavity free Nigeria, Unilever Nigeria Plc. charged the populace to adopt good oral care practices like brushing twice daily (morning and night) at the Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Dental Association held from 22nd -24th August 2017 in Asaba, Delta State. In... Read More

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August 29, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 29th of August

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: Military feeding Buhari with wrong information on Boko Haram – Rep CNN reporter makes sarcastic disclosure about Trump’s conference Strike: FG, ASUU meet today to decide on offers

August 29, 2017

Just In: Former Katsina Senator, Kanti Bello is dead

A former senator from Katsina, Kanti Bello is dead, TheCable reports. According to the news medium, Mohammed Isa, one of Bello’s former aides confirmed his death. Bello reportedly died in his Abuja residence about 4 am this morning. Bello represented Katsina north senatorial between 2003 and 2011. Details later…

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August 29, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Sen Dino Melaye won’t tell you he was booed at Notting Hill Carnival (WATCH)

Contrary to everything you’ve seen on his Instagram and read on blogs about Senator Dino Melaye “having a ball” at the Notting Hill Carnival in London, we found proof that things didn’t go quite well for him. Senator Melaye had earlier shared photos of himself clowning around at the carnival and singing his mockery classic,... Read More

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August 29, 2017

Opinion: Dear Dangote, forget Arsenal. Look locally

by Alexander O. Onukwe Dear Sir How is our refinery coming up? It’s been in the news that work is progressing well there. I hear it’s a really important project to you and for the country, and though I have not had the privilege to go see for myself, I can only imagine the... Read More

Arsene Wenga, Dangote, Ebuka, Footba, Joe Abah

August 29, 2017

[The Music Blog] Mr Eazi continues to strategically remain everywhere with “2 People” remix

Over the weekend Mr Eazi performed at Creamfields 2017, a dance music music festival hosted in the UK. He took the stage to perform alongside Kah-Lo and DJ Riton, two collaborators, he worked with on “Money” earlier in the year. This performance adds to one of many stages Mr Eazi has taken since the release... Read More

2 People, Mr Eazi, Nakamura, Small Doctor, The Music Blog

August 29, 2017

Liverpool confirm deal to sign Naby Keita

Liverpool Football Club has confirmed they have reached an agreement with RB Leipzig for the future transfer of Naby Keita. The Reds have agreed a deal with the German club and the midfielder that will see the 22-year-old move to Anfield on July 1, 2018 following the conclusion of the current season. Keita, a Guinea... Read More

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August 29, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Selena Gomez’s Instagram hacked with nude photos of Justin Bieber; So Patoranking didn’t have a baby? | More stories

Here are the biggest stories that made rounds yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on Entertainment Roundup this Tuesday morning. So Patoranking didn’t have a baby afterall… We should have known! How did we let him trick us? Recall how we gushed over Patoranking’s new baby arrival yesterday... Read More

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Fargin, instagram, Justin Bieber, Obi Madubogwu, Patoranking, Selena Gomez, Teniola Apata

August 29, 2017

North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan

North Korea on Tuesday fired a ballistic missile over Japan into the Pacific Ocean, amidst sanctions. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe described the lauch as an “unprecedented, serious and grave threat” and called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting. In a 40-minute telephone call with Trump, he said, the two allies had agreed to... Read More

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August 29, 2017

Charlottesville: President Trump unusually silent over criticism from Tillerson, Cohn

by Adedotun Michael President Donald Trump might seem disappointed with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Gary Cohn, director of the National Economic Council, for publicly criticizing his response to violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. But, he has done little or nothing to react to situation, Politico reports. The rare direct criticism from a Cabinet secretary and... Read More

Charlottesville, donald trump, Gary Cohn, Rex Tillerson

August 29, 2017

McGregor issued medical suspension after loss to Floyd Mayweather

The Nevada Athletic Commission has announced a 60-day medical suspension for UFC lightweight champion, Conor McGregor, according to MMA Fighting. McGregor lost to Mayweather on Saturday in his first professional boxing fight. The martial arts champion will be unable to fight for at least 60 days. “I was actually very surprised with his ability to... Read More

Conor McGregor, floyd mayweather, Loss, medical suspension

August 29, 2017

[The Music Blog] Bridging the gap between Afropop and the Caribbean music

Even before the arrival of MTV and the internet, music traveled far and wide to be soaked up by different cultures. The hybrid genres that manifested at the chaotic wake of colonial history when cultures collided to find extraordinary expression in music has left behind a winding trail of music-staff that’ll make the head of... Read More

Afropop, Caribbean, The Music Blog

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August 29, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Strike: FG, ASUU meet today to decide on offers | Military feeding Buhari with wrong information on Boko Haram – Rep | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. I’m not a deserter…address issues I raised against the IG | Misau replies Police – YNaija Strike: FG, ASUU meet today to decide on offers – YNaija Military feeding Buhari with wrong information on Boko Haram – Rep – YNaija Nigerians did not feel impact of FG’s... Read More

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