August 17, 2017

EFCC shooting: Why this attack may not have been by any politician

by Alexander O. Onukwue The prevailing assumption about the shooting which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at the EFCC office in Wuse Zone 7 is that it was politically motivated. From its establishment in 2004 by President Obasanjo, the anti-graft agency has been involved in the majority of high profile prosecutions against many... Read More

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EFCC, ibrahim magu, politicians

August 17, 2017

Lagos worst place to live in the world, after Damascus – Report

According to the 2017 Global Liveability Report of the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a sister publication of The Economist of London, Lagos is the second worst global city to live — after Damascus in war-torn Syria. On the flip side, Melbourne in Australia remains the best city to live anywhere in the world. How the rating... Read More

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August 17, 2017

“Coordinator-in-Chief” “Return to your church” | Prof. Yemi Osinbajo draws the line against hate speech. TwitterNG roasts him alive

At the National Economic Council Retreat, Prof Yemi Osinbajo took a stand against the use of hate speech, calling it terrorism. Moments after tweeting his thoughts on the matter, Twitter attacked, calling his utterances hypocrital. Nigerians reminded the Acting President of the pending cases of hate actions by the Federal Government that have been left... Read More

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Acting President Osinbajo, Hate Speech, nigeria, Political Hpocrisy, Shi'ites, terrorism, The Thread

August 17, 2017

Is more popularity bringing trouble to the EFCC?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The death threat in a white envelope that was left by the attackers of the EFCC Wuse office was meant for an officer of the Commission named Ishaku Sharu. Mr Sharu, according to a statement by Wilson Uwajaren, spokesman of the commission, “is a senior investigator with the commission” who “heads... Read More

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Attack, EFCC, gunmen, threat

August 17, 2017

Trump calls Republican senator Flake ‘toxic’

President Donald Trump on Thursday described Senator Jeff Blake as ‘yoxic’ and ‘weak’. “Great to see that Dr. Kelli Ward is running against Flake Jeff Flake, who is WEAK on borders, crime and a non-factor in Senate,He’s toxic!” Trump wrote on Twitter. Flake earlier this month said that he wished that the Republican Party had stood... Read More

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August 17, 2017

Trump attacks Lindsey Graham over Charlottesville violence comments

Us President Donald Trump has described fellow Republican, Lindsey Graham as an “attention seeking” lawmaker. In a series of tweets on Thursday, Trump took a swipe at Graham for comments he made about the president’s stance on the violence and death of a woman in Charlottesville, Virginia. Trump said in his tweet: “Publicity seeking Lindsey... Read More

Charlottesville, comments, donald trump, Lindsey Graham, violence

August 17, 2017

[The Music Blog] Buzz Review: “Calm Down” by Zilla Oaks

Hip-hop is mostly celebrated for its flamboyance and braggadocio, but a few rappers have shown they are still capable of delving deeper with their introspective rap songs. But that sweet spot where conscious rap and meet is where hip-hop GOATs earn their living—just ask Jay Z, Kanye, Drake or even Slim Shady. Zilla Oaks’ latest... Read More

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August 17, 2017

Ololade Ajekigbe: 7 ways Nigerians have made Shameless the New Cool

by Ololade Ajekigbe Scenario 1: The president of the most populous black nation in the world jets off to the United Kingdom to receive treatment for an unknown ailment. His second absent spell. It’s been 101 days now, and his people have no clue when their president will return. To add insult to injury, his... Read More

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August 17, 2017

White supremacists, “a collection of clowns” – Steve Bannon

by Adedotun Michael Donald Trump’s chief strategist, Steve Bannon has called the white supremacists “a collection of clowns. The White House chief strategist’s comments became necessary owing to the backlash of strong criticism that followed the turmoil in the Virginia city of Charlottesville over the weekend, where one woman was killed and several of her... Read More

donald trump, Steve Bannon, white house, White supremacists

August 17, 2017

EFCC shooting: Who’s trying to scare the commission?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The EFCC office located in Wuse was attacked in the early hours of Wednesday, 16th August 2017. News reports have it that the office of the anti-graft agency was besieged by armed gunmen who left bullet holes in some of the properties within the compound. They were repelled from causing too... Read More

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Attack, EFCC, gunmen

August 17, 2017

Hate speech is a specie terrorism – Osinbajo

The Federal Government has drawn a line on hate speech. Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday said hate speech is a specie of terrorism. He said, “FG has today drawn the line on hate speech. Hate speech is a specie of terrorism. The Terrorism Prevention Act 2011 as amended defines terrorism as an act which deliberately... Read More

FG, Hate Speech, terrorism, Yemi Osinbajo

August 17, 2017

Just In: Osinbajo, governors hold security retreat in Aso Rock

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday presided over a retreat of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. The retreat on Security took place at the Old Banquet Hall of the State House. In attendance are governors of the 36 states as well as ministers. Service chiefs and head... Read More

governors, security chiefs, security retreat, Yemi Osinbajo

August 17, 2017

#ResumeOrResign protests: The happenings so far

by Wareez Odunayo Popular entertainer turned activist, Charles Oputa, AKA Charly Boy on August 15, 2017 was attacked by alleged supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari in Wuse market, Abuja. Charly Boy and his group “Our Mumu Don Do” have been protesting against the President, demanding his resignation or resumption after spending over 100 days in... Read More

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August 17, 2017

Opinion: Beyond the Ozubulu massacre

The test of a truly democratic society, it has been said time and again, rests on its ability to ensure the adequate protection of the lives and property of its citizens. With that, they are able to reach their potentials. Sadly for us in this part of the world, it seems this vital requirement is... Read More

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August 17, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Eko Atlantic is shaping up to be the city of your dreams (PHOTOS)

Eko Atlantic aka Nigeria’s answer to Dubai aka Nigeria’s International Commerce City aka Governor Ambode’s dream Lagos is coming up nicely. See photos: How much longer before completion?

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August 17, 2017

Lassa fever: LUTH delists 70 under surveillance

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) has discharged two doctors infected with Lassa Fever. Chief Medical Director, Prof. Chris Bode disclosed this in Lagos on Wednesday. He said the first who had contact with the index patient had been discharged earlier. He added that 70 contacts have been removed from the surveillance list as none... Read More

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August 17, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 17th of August

Read the full stories and analyses here: We didn’t fulfil our promises to ASUU | FG admits Anambra church killing: ‘Bishop’ asks monarchs to use traditional means to reveal the perpetrators Trump appoints Hope Hicks as interim communications director

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August 17, 2017

If I buy Arsenal, I will fire Wenger – Dangote

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has said the first thing he would do after acquiring Arsenal football club is to fire, Arsene Wenger. In an interview with Bloomberg, Dangote said he had always wanted to own the English club since the mid-1980s. “The first thing I would change is the coach. He has done a... Read More

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August 17, 2017

Govt officials received N400bn bribe in a year – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said government officials were paid an estimated N400bn in bribes within a year. The bureau made this known in its National Corruption Report released on Wednesday. What the report says: 32.3 per cent of Nigerian adults paid bribes to public officials between June 2015 and May 2016. “Taking into... Read More

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August 17, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: ‘Mission: Impossible 6’ filming paused as Tom Cruise breaks ankle; MC Galaxy clears the air on his feud with Cynthia Morgan | More stories

Catch up on the entertainment stories you missed yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Tom Cruise broke his ankle while on Mission: Impossible 6 set Remember we told you on Monday that Tom Cruise was injured while performing a stunt on the set of Mission Impossible’s new... Read More

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August 17, 2017

Opinion: How to grow your brand

by Ademola Adeshola It is an assumption that pastures on the other side is greener. But, if it is greener, the difference is in its originality. Your uniqueness is the essence and the edge your brand has. It is what determines what you do, how you do it, when you do it, and to whom... Read More

Branding, Business sense, nigeria, opinion

August 17, 2017

Universities can now organise post-UTME – FG

The Federal Government has said tertiary institutions can now conduct Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME), The Nation reports. Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu disclosed this in Abuja in Wednesday. He said universities, polytechnics and other institutions were free to organise post-UTME screening for those seeking admission. Adamu however urged the institutions to make the fees... Read More

FG, organise, post-UTME, universities

August 17, 2017

Trump has no racist bone in him – Senator slams critics

by Adedotun Michael A Republican Senator representing Utah, Sen. Orrin Hatch, in an interview with KUTV has said U.S. President Donald Trump “is someone who doesn’t have a racist bone in his body”. His defense of the President became expedient as the US leader faces backlash over his comments about the weekend violence in Charlottesville.... Read More

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August 17, 2017

Taking your protest to the market was wrong | Adesina tells anti-Buhari protesters

Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has said the #ResignorResume protesters led by entertainer, Charly Boy were at fault for taking the protest to Wuse market in Abuja. Don’t forget: Charly Boy and the protesters were attacked by a mob at the market. They were asking the President to resume his duties or resign from office. The... Read More

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August 17, 2017

The Thread: “I will give you hidden treasures” | Sassy answers from TwitterNG – and a shocking story

Twitter was made for bants and foolishness, so these cheeky answers to this tweet were nothing out of the ordinary, after all, which Nigerian doesn’t love money. See below: https://twitter.com/AHoeStory/status/896681646782545920 Praise and Worship time Thank you ,thank you lord ,thank you lord ,thank you lord for everything you have done 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 — Toluwanimi of #GenI🧘🏾‍♀️🩺... Read More

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August 17, 2017

Igbo quit notice: Shettima meets Northern elders, youth

Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday met with a group of Northern Elders and key members of the Arewa Youth group in Abuja. Why it is important: The meeting was based on the quit notice issued by Arewa Youth to Igbos living in the north to leave before October 1. The notice has... Read More

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August 17, 2017

Film review: Banana Island Ghost has the cool factor

Banana Island Ghost is a consolidation of recent developments in the Nigerian film industry. Coming in with a real great story that takes intense care of how the narrative is unspooled and a surprisingly large detail given to the development of the characters, it is hardly surprising to see why Nigerians are endeared to the... Read More

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August 17, 2017

“Donald Trump will not do anything if it happens again” | 4 takeaways from the Charlottesville, Virginia clashes

Charlottesville, Virginia has degenerated into a ‘war’ zone. The type of war zone that typically would lead to a grand display of American intervention. In the past, on the occasion of an event like this on African or Middle Eastern soil, the United States of America would assume a leadership position in managing the crisis.... Read More

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August 17, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: We didn’t fulfil our promises to ASUU | FG admits | TSA account has not been audited since its operation – AGF | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. We are investigating attack on EFCC headquarters – Police – YNaija We didn’t fulfil our promises to ASUU | FG admits – YNaija TSA account has not been audited since its operation – AGF – YNaija Forcing politicians to send their children to Nigerian schools won’t be... Read More

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