August 19, 2017

The moment President Buhari arrived Nigeria (WATCH)

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Nigeria from London where he received medical treatment. Buhari had left the shores of Nigeria on May 7 and has been abroad for 103 days. He landed at the Presidential wing of the Abuja Airport at 4:36 pm. Watch the moment he arrived; https://www.instagram.com/p/BX-xLSkB2jm/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BX-xeJ3Bd8W/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BX-ydplhmGx/

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August 19, 2017

APC welcomes Buhari, commends Osinbajo for ‘competent leadership’

The All Progressives Congress has welcomed President Muhammadu Buhari back to the country. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi in a statement thanked the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo for his ‘competent leadership’. The statement reads, “The Party thanks the Vice President, His Excellency Prof. Yemi Osinbajo for his competent leadership in the absence... Read More

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August 19, 2017

BREAKING: Buhari arrives Nigeria after 103 days abroad

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Nigeria after spending 103 days abroad. He was received by top government officials led by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. Buhari took the National salute but failed to inspect the guard of honour, before proceeding to the presidential lodge with dignitaries. The President's plane has landed at the Presidential Wing of... Read More

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August 19, 2017

Buhari’s return has nothing to do with protests – Adesina

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s return has nothing to with the protests. While speaking with reporters at the airport, Adesina said he and some presidential aides knew about his return some days back. He said, “The return of the President has nothing to... Read More

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August 19, 2017

Just In: Osinbajo, governors arrive Abuja airport to welcome Buhari

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is currently at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to receive President Muhammadu Buhari. Governors at the airport include Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha; Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abubakar; as well as members of the Federal Executive Council. Presidential aides, Femi Adesina and Garba Shehu are also on... Read More

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August 19, 2017

[The Church Blog] House on the Rock hosts Dr. Morris Cerullo (PHOTOS)

Dr. Morris Cerullo, who is the President of Morris Cerullo World Evangelism, founded in 1961, has been traveling to the developing nations of the world for over seven decades. He has ministered in 93 nations, in over 400 cities, on 7 continents, where he has personally trained 5 million Christian leaders and ministered to millions... Read More

August 19, 2017

[The Film Blog] Two Nigerian movies are going to the Toronto International Film Festival

The Toronto film festival is one of the best and diverse film festivals in the world. Since its establishment in 1976, the festival has grown and is arguably one of the most Oscar-friendly film festivals, with many movies kicking off their awards seasons campaigns there. Despite the diversity it boasts of, the African showing in... Read More

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August 19, 2017

Buhari’s return is wonderful, but “oyoyo”?

by Alexander O. Onukwue All is set for the reception of the Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, in Abuja this Saturday. Buhari, 74, has been away for more than 100 days in London but early Saturday, August 19, the presidency confirmed that he would return to the country. The President,... Read More

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August 19, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] There is nothing a woman can do that justifies her being beaten to death

Every few weeks, a story like the one that broke last weekend pops up on the Nigerian corner of the Internet. The story is generally the same, a woman either battered beyond what she can possibly hide from her immediate or extended family or outrightly killed by violence by an intimate partner. There are so... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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August 19, 2017

Trump hints at Afghanistan agreement with generals

US President Donald Trump on Saturday hinted that he and top U.S. generals have agreed on a new strategy for the war in Afghanistan. “Important day spent at Camp David with our very talented Generals and military leaders,” Trump tweeted. “Many decisions made, including on Afghanistan.” Trump met at the presidential retreat, in nearby western Maryland,... Read More

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August 19, 2017

How protests groups prevailed on the president to return

by Alexander O. Onukwue There were all night vigils held in front of Abuja House in London. Some accounts have it that the noise made by protesters was so constant that someone came from the inside to complain that the President needed to sleep. Less than 24 hours later, the President has departed Abuja House... Read More

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August 19, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Lebanon just joined Jordan in repealing their ‘Marry The Rapist’ law.

It seems the world really is upside down in 2017. The last place you’d expect to see Nazis, is in the United States, but they seem to be crawling out of the woodwork, automatic rifles in hand. While that is happening, true progress towards feminism and equality between the sexes is happening in the Middle... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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August 19, 2017

Dele Momodu: The shape of 2019 election

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, let me do a recap of my last column for the benefit of those who might have missed that important forecast of who and what may determine our next President. I will try to predict the principles that would guide how people are likely to vote in that election. Some... Read More

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August 19, 2017

[YNaija 2019] What to expect from your ideal candidate

by Usman Alabi What do you expect from your ideal candidate in 2019, especially given the present state of the polity? It is not possible that electorates do not have certain expectations that they hope to see in their ideal candidate for an election, not exactly in terms of competencies and capacities alone, but also... Read More

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August 19, 2017

No court acquitted Dammy Krane, he is not free – Jet company

Jet company, Tap Jets which was allegedly defrauded by Dammy Krane has said the singer is far from free. Recall that the singer had announced earlier this week that he is a free man, stating that the forgery case against him has been closed. But Tap Jets in a statement Head of flight safety and... Read More

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August 19, 2017

Strange disease: Kogi govt denies death of 62 people

Kogi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Saka Audu has denied that 62 persons died from an unknown disease. While speaking with newsmen in Lokoja, Audu said those diagnosed were suffering from gastroenteritis and Malaria. “The current information available to us is that the strange disease actually started six weeks ago in Okoloke village in Yagba... Read More

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August 19, 2017

Opinion: ASUU Strike – What does the future hold for our education sector?

by Gbenga Odunsi After an extensive deliberation that lasted days, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has embarked on an indefinite strike action. ASUU President, Biodun Ogunyemi, said all means of negotiation had been exploited before the decision on an indefinite strike action was reached. The grouse of the university teachers are as follows:... Read More

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August 19, 2017

Opinion: Google for Nigeria – Another wake up call to sleeping youth

by Alabi Anjolaolorun What is this thing about Silicon Valley big boys and surprises? So much that the recent visits of 2 of its most respected CEOs to Nigeria, were reported as surprise visits. Last August, Facebook‘s Mark Zuckerberg walked and jogged the streets of Lagos. It was recorded somewhere that he ate jollof rice... Read More

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August 19, 2017

Michael Ace: Diary of a Nigerian hustler 2

by Micheal Ace They say in Nigeria, if you want to walk fast, take a bike; if you want to walk far, walk with your earpiece. It was a sunny Monday afternoon. The only thing special about that Monday was the less busy road. I didn’t need to jack someone off or squeeze my body... Read More

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August 19, 2017

What next for Steve Bannon after his exit from the White House?

After he was fired as the President Donald Trump’s chief strategist on Friday, Steve Bannon said he is returning to the Breitbart News website, vowing to intensify the fight he has waged against opponents of his brand of populist conservatism and he’ll be “going to war” for President Donald Trump. Bannon who helped Donald Trump... Read More

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August 19, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 19th of August

Read the full stories and analyses on YNaija: BREAKING: President Buhari returns to Nigeria today We are not corrupt | Police reacts to NBS report Unknown disease: Death toll rises to 62 in Kogi

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August 19, 2017

Why I am disappointed that Klitschko retired – Anthony Joshua

World heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has said he was disappointed to hear that Wladimir Klitschko was retiring from boxing. Joshua had hoped to fight Klitschko again on November 11, after defeating him in April this year. According to BBC, Joshua however said he knew Klitschko wouldn’t fight again. “He was saying how obsessed he was... Read More

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August 19, 2017

N400bn bribe; 170 refugees evacuated | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N553.77 million – On Tuesday, the EFCC announced it recovered this amount from corrupt politicians in the South East. 312 – The number of people who died after heavy rains caused mudslides in Sierra Leone on Monday. Over 2,000 were left homeless after the incident. 170 – The number of Nigerian refugees, mostly women and... Read More

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August 19, 2017

Just In: Buhari to address Nigerians on Monday

President Muhammadu Buhari will address Nigerians in a national broadcast on Monday, the Presidency has said. The Presidency had earlier stated that Buhari will return to the country today after 103 days abroad. In a statement on Saturday, the Presidency said, “President @MBuhari will address the nation in a broadcast at 7 a.m on Monday,... Read More

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August 19, 2017

Shekau’s threat to the people of Maiduguri | Diezani asks for fair trial | 8 other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. 1. Quit notice Niger Delta militants have asked Yorubas and Northerners resident in the region to leave before October 1, 2017. Also, in the same week, Katsina youth defied the Emir, saying they support quit notice to Igbos. 2. Biafra: Charly Boy wades into the discussion... Read More

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August 19, 2017

Moses Ochonu: Democracy was good enough to remove Jonathan. Why isn’t it good enough for Buhari?

by Moses Ochouu Selective outrage, situational activism, and hypocrisy are bigger threats to Nigeria than corruption is, for it is this trifecta that enables corruption to thrive and for the corrupt to escape recompense. Yesterday, they praised protesters as heroes and patriots. Today, they call them foolish for daring to protest at a market in... Read More

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August 19, 2017

BREAKING: President Buhari returns to Nigeria today

President Muhammadu Buhari will return to Nigeria today, the Presidency has said. According to the Presidency, the President will also address Nigerians on Monday. Buhari left Nigeria on May 7 for medical treatment in London. President @MBuhari returns to #Nigeria today, after receiving medical attention in London. — Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) August 19, 2017 The... Read More

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August 19, 2017

Why I decided not to release video footage of Oritsefemi’s fight with my bouncer – Shina Peller

Owner of popular nightclub, Quilox, Shina Peller has said he could have released a video footage of singer, Oritse Femi attacking his bouncer but decided against it. In a recent interview with Punch, Peller was speaking on the altercation between the singer and his bouncer at the club months ago. “That particular day, I was... Read More

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August 19, 2017

Farooq Kperogi: America’s South is like Nigeria’s North and vice versa

by Farooq Kperogi It is all too easy to look at the United States and be led to suppose that it is impervious to internal divisions because it prefixes the adjective “united” to its name. Many people think it is immune from the regional rivalries that we associate with our interminably feuding societies. Even though... Read More

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