August 22, 2017

US Treasury Secretary’s wife, Louise Linton is trending for all the wrong reasons

by Wareez Odunayo Louise Linton, wife of U.S., Treasury Secretary, Steve Mnuchin, has stirred controversy on the internet after boasting about how much she pays in taxes in a now-deleted Instagram post she shared Monday night. Louise Linton, Sec Mnuchin's wife, posts photo that tags Hermes/Tom Ford/Valentino as she leaves Air Force Jet then... Read More

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August 22, 2017

CSOs question FG’s delay of Alison-Madueke’s trial

A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) through the Director of the Say No Campaign Nigeria (SNC-Nigeria) Ezenwa Nwagwu Tuesday, in Abuja has questioned the Federal Government’s resolve towards arraigning the former minister of petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Highlight of their demand: Speedy trial, so as to ensure sustained success of the anti-corruption war. Mr Nwagwu said,... Read More

anti-corruption, Civil Societies, Diezani Alison Madueke, former minister, Nigeria's Federal Government, Say No Campaign Nigeria, SNC-Nigeria

August 22, 2017

It’s high time the media leaves Barron Trump alone – Chelsea Clinton

by Adedotun Michael Like they say kids don’t have enemies, such is the case between Chelsea Clinton and Barron Trump. Chelsea Clinton took to Twitter Tuesday in defense of first child, Barron Trump, following an article which criticized the President Trump youngest son’s casual fashion choices. An entertainment reporter Ford Springer earlier wrote that, “The... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Netherlands Embassy explains why it no longer issues visas to Nigerians

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nigeria Tuesday has said that it no longer issues visas to Nigerians. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Embassy’s Charge d’ Affaires, Michel Deleen, said in Lagos that the Embassy had since 2013, swapped its visa issuance processes in Nigeria with the French Consulate General... Read More

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August 22, 2017

The Thread: These are the problems with NBC’s new rules

This administration appears to be preoccupied with hate speech. Recently, Osinbajo said that “hate speech is a species of terrorism” and leaders will be doing a “grave disservice” to maintain silence about it. As if it had predicted the Vice President’s tough stance, the National Broadcasting Commission had already issued new rules on the 10th... Read More

Hate Speech, NBC, Osinbajo, Radio, The Thread, TV Broadcasters

August 22, 2017

Fighting the Senate: The difference between Osinbajo and Obasanjo

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Executive and the legislature appear to be constantly arguing in the public about something. Both arms of Government have, in the last 18 years of Nigeria’s democracy, never been in a position where they are led by two different parties, unlike in the United States. Such should mean that both... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Olamide responds to the Ministry of Health’s ban on “Wo”

Nigerian rapper, Olamide Adedeji, says he had no intention of promoting tobacco in the music video for his new single Wo. In a statement released on Twitter on Sunday, the ministry of health had said the rapper violated the 2015 Tobacco Act, warning that the video had “dangerous public health content”. “The public is informed of... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Why did the newly appointed head of agencies defy Osinbajo’s order to resume?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The new heads of some agencies appointed by Prof Yemi Osinbajo while he was Acting President have declined his directive to resume their portfolios pending the Senate’s confirmation. Vice President Osinbajo directed the new heads of the ICPC, CCB and PenCom to take up their roles and report to their offices... Read More

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August 22, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Ndani TV has brought back ‘Real Talk’… with a heavy dose of rape misinformation

One recipe for disaster is to put young, privileged, Nigerian celebrities in a room, train a camera on them and ask them to make ‘sense’ of important matters relating to sexuality, oppression and gender. But it makes ‘great’ (read as controversial) television, so our Nigerian content developers cannot help themselves, apparently neither can Ndani TV.... Read More

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August 22, 2017

R. Kelly faces new allegations of underage sexual and physical abuse

Another woman has accused American singer and songwriter, Robert Sylvester Kelly known professionally as R. Kelly with explosive allegations in the wake of claims that he manipulates every aspect of life for several women who live with him. Jerhonda Pace, 24, told Buzzfeed she was 16 when she began a sexual relationship with the singer, whom she first met... Read More

Jerhonda Pace, physical abuse, R. Kelly, Robert Sylvester Kelly, sexual abuse

August 22, 2017

What President Buhari told security chiefs

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday directed security chiefs to ensure the unity of Nigeria just as he stated in his nationwide broadcast on Monday. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonishakin, disclosed the presidential directive to State House correspondents after a meeting Buhari had with the nation’s security chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buhari... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Barcelona to sue Neymar for at least €8.5m

AFP news agency in a flash news has announced that Barcelona is set to sue PSG’s Neymar for about €8.5 million. This report has, however, not been confirmed by the club, but other reports say it’s for breach of contract. Neymar made the headlines in the offseason summer transfers when he was sold for €222m (£197m).... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Opinion: Buhari’s address and the misfortune of a Nation

by Jude Ndukwe President Muhammadu Buhari’s 103 days absence from Nigeria based on medical reasons, left Nigeria drifting further apart away from what a nation should look like. There were palpable tensions everywhere, sharp divisions among the people, rise in police brutality against the citizens as epitomized by the treatment meted out to the... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Buhari did not need to commend Osinbajo in his speech – Adesina

The Presidency has said it was not necessary for President Muhammadu Buhari to single out Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in his address to Nigerians. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said this in an interview on Lagos Talks 91.3 FM on Tuesday. Adesina said the President had already thanked Osinbajo... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Femi Adesina explains why President Buhari is “working from home”

President Muhammadu Buhari‘s Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has said reports saying the President is “working from home” was only misinterpreted. In a video published on Twitter by the Presidency, Mr Adesina said the office only “needs some renovation because 103 days of absence affected it, there was some deterioration there… there is an... Read More

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August 22, 2017

[The Media Blog] BBC Pidgin, first of its kind…last of it?

We don land gidigba! That was the opening sentence as BBC World Service announced that it had begun its broadcast in Pidgin language on the BBC Africa platform. With a minute and 3 seconds long video, the British Media giants, showed off their new team, making promises of an interesting future to come while also... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Just In: Court orders interim forfeiture of $16m Diezani assets

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of $16,441,906 assets linked to former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission told Justice Abdulaziz Anka that the assets are suspected to be proceeds of corruption. Details later…

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August 22, 2017

Opinion: Tackling the menace of unemploment in Nigeria

by Gideon Arinze The persistent quest for white collar jobs has turned the minds of many graduates away from embarking on entrepreneurial ventures which are capable of transforming them into employers of labour instead of job seekers. Everyone wants to sit in an office well furnished with air conditions and giving out commands. But... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Buhari presides over meeting with military chiefs, IG

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday presided over a meeting of the National Security Council. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the meeting is being attended by Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff, the Chief of Naval Staff, the Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of the Department of State Security... Read More

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August 22, 2017

5 things we learnt from Trump’s #AfghanStrategy speech

by Adedotun Michael President Donald Trump outlined his plan for the 16-year US war in Afghanistan in a national address at Fort Myer in Virginia on Monday evening. The 26-minute address highlighted on some key areas on his strategy. Trump is uninterested in rebuilding other nations The U.S. president has been in the habit of... Read More

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August 22, 2017

EU investment bank moves to block investment in the UK

by Adedotun Michael The EU is fueling the Brexit fire as The European Investment Bank (EIB) will reportedly put most UK applications for long–term loans on hold until a Brexit deal has been agreed, The Express reports. The real story According to the statement, “In two years’ time, the treaties will cease to apply to the... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Michael Ace: Diary of a Nigerian hustler (Pt 3)

by Micheal Ace If your money or phone goes missing on the street of Ibadan, it’s either you are careless or your purse is damaged. If that happens on the street of Lagos, don’t even think about it. Lasgidi boys have taken their offering. Lagos is a city of hustlers. They say the blessings... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Donald Trump stared directly at the eclipse + other highlights from America’s solar eclipse in 99 years

Americans witnessed their first solar eclipse in 99 years on Monday and everyone who somehow missed it would have to make do with the social media records of the experience or wait till April 2024. The “Great American Eclipse”, was visible across the United States passing from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts. Millions of... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu: The man who was born to restore Biafra

by Festus Iyorah Fifty years after the Nigerian civil war, Nigeria is facing another wave of agitation for the independence of a Biafran state. At the forefront of this struggle is Nnamdi Kanu, the man who heads the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Festus Iyorah in this special report profiles Kanu, his antecedents and ambition. ... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Supporters disappointed with Trump’s turn on Afghanistan

A varying conviction from supporters has trailed President Trump’s unveiling of his plan for Afghanistan after seven months of deliberation in a Monday evening address at Fort Myer, in Virginia. The Afghan strategy Notable in the strategy are five “core pillars” which will guarantee the approach, they include: getting rid of any timelines for how... Read More

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August 22, 2017

We won’t allow Nnamdi Kanu invade our peaceful state – Obiano

Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano has called on the people of the state to stand up against elements that are planning to disrupt the election. He said this while addressing a gathering at the Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka. This came after Nnamdi Kanu addressed supporters at Ekwulobia local government area of the state. “We... Read More

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August 22, 2017

Opinion: Igbos, do not mistake Yoruba kindness for weakness. We’re not weak!

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Churchill Okonkwo’s article “Ndigbo Will Conquer And Rule In Oduduwa Republic” published August 7, 2017, in SaharaReporters, is a figment of imagination as useless as dried-up springs or as mist blown away by the wind. His braggings about Ndigbo’s taking over in Oduduwa Republic is an empty foolish boasting with an... Read More

Ethnic politics, IPOB, MASSOB, Ndigbo, nigeria, Oduduwa Republic, opinion, Yorubas

August 22, 2017

Charly Boy: Dear President Buhari, you need to pay immediate attention to these 3 key issues

Dear Mr President, sir When I learned that you would be returning, I was glad because it means you eventually listened to our cries and yearnings. You have returned at a time when our country needs you most to surmount the crucibles battering us as a people and a nation. Though for a very... Read More

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August 22, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 22nd August

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: We will no longer use American military to construct democracies in faraway lands – Trump JAMB set to announce policy changes on Tuesday Dogara acknowledges Buhari’s letter of resumption

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