Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: “Shame! Shame!” | Protesters boo Trump in New York Court to rule on Evans N300m suit against IGP, others on Wednesday The people of Maiduguri are finished – Shekau (WATCH)
Not satisfied with their daily sit-down at Unity Fountain to protest Buhari’s absence, Adeyanju, Charly Boy and the #ResumeorResign group took it up a notch by going to Wuse Market to register their displeasure. Wuse Market, being one of the central, not to mention popular markets in Abuja has hosted Osinbajo in recent times. Recall... Read More
Temple Music artistes, Big Brother Naija Runners-Up, Bisola Aiyeola and former Project Fame West African winner, Jeff Akoh team up to deliver a new hot single, Water & Fire. Water And Fire is a teaser to Jeff Akoh’s highly anticipated album entitled Lokoja, which will be released worldwide on October 27. Bisola’s is also scheduled to... Read More
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. “Shame! Shame!” | Protesters Boo Trump In New York Thousands of protesters Monday night, booed U.S. president Donald Trump as he arrived in New York. 2. Court To Hear Evans N300m Suit Against IGP, Others On Wednesday Federal High Court in Lagos, presided by Justice Abdulaziz Anka has fixed... Read More
by Adedotun Michael Britain is set to announce a plan to push for a customs partnership with the European Union (EU) which would deflect the need for a customs border between the UK and the rest of the union. The proposed plan which will overrule the need for a physical post-Brexit border would see Britain... Read More
The incumbent governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano Tuesday, in a primary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), held at Prof. Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Centre, Awka, emerged as the candidate for the November 18 poll. The governor, who was the sole contestant in the primary, polled 1,070 “yes” votes from a total accredited delegate... Read More
Every one knows Ambode has one goal for Lagos state: turning it into a mega city. And nothing will stand in the way of the governor achieving this- not danfo drivers, Otodo Gbame residents or current Computer Village occupants. Computer Village sprang out of nowhere to become the “major market for technology products”, Victor Asemota... Read More
by Adedotun Michael Chigozie Obioma, the author of the Booker nominated and well-received novel ‘The Fishermen’ was a student at the Cyprus International University. In a piece in January last year for the UK’s Guardian, he narrates of what fellow Nigerians had to do to get themselves to that European country just to fulfil their... Read More
Guess what’s happening this weekend, It is the Honeytongue Entertainment’s Funny by Nature 2017 comedy show which will be holding at Excellence Hotel, Ogba, Lagos State. It will be the comedy show of a lifetime with special GUEST performances from top comedians including Koffi, Akpororo, Omo BABA, Teju Babyface, Bash, Mike Abdul and many others.... Read More
Let me share something about integrity. If you want to go far in life, make integrity your currency. But first, be certain that it is the currency with which you want to trade, no matter what. Because integrity is not a short-term goal; it is a commitment to partner with honesty for life. I kid... Read More
Senate President Bukola Saraki, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yusuph Olaniyonu, has said the passage of bills against hate speech and jungle justice will be given priority when the chamber resumes from annual recess. Saraki stated that the bill would be a major part of the Senate’s... Read More
by Alexander O. Onukwue The opinion pieces and comments are still rolling on the passage of the Not Too Young To Run Bill by both Houses of the National Assembly. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives had, on July 26 and 27, passed the amendment to the 1999 Constitution to reduce the age... Read More
by Adedotun Michael An extensive report by the Heritage Foundation has revealed that President Donald Trump’s merit immigration reform will save $1 trillion in various taxpayer-funded welfare and aid programs, Breitbart reports. The $1 trillion cost-saving will be gained by halving one decade’s inflow of unskilled immigrants who will be dependent on taxpayer aid during their working... Read More
by Alexander O. Onukwue One of the dilemmas facing students on Nigerian campuses where lecturers have downed tools in compliance with the ASUU strike is the duration for which the action will persist. Like the absence of the presence since May 7, anything designated to last for an indefinite period is an invitation to uncertainty.... Read More
by Adedotun Michael President Trump seems unperturbed by the unexpected resignation of three CEOs from his administration’s manufacturing council – a group of business leaders tapped to advise the president on “how best to promote job growth and get Americans back to work again”. The CEOs of Under Armour, Intel and Merck departed from the council... Read More
by Wareez Odunayo “I do not know who is paying for his treatment, but as a President, he has a right to be treated by the country.” The above statement was made by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, when asked who is footing the President’s medical bill two... Read More
The leader of the Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau has threatened to carry out fresh attacks in Maiduguri, Borno state. This comes after he said: On June 10, “This is just the beginning.” June 27, “I want to tell you that we are the one that attacked the convoy, here are the vehicles for all to witness, we... Read More
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has replied the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), over comments made about former President, Goodluck Jonathan, saying the party has reneged on its promises and failed Nigerians. What Jonathan said: The PDP achieved a lot in its 16 years rule. No one can intimidate the PDP. His administration had... Read More
by Alexander O. Onukwue The average ASUU strike lasts at least four months. If you think about that, you would note that there is a lot one can do with that time other than whine about how Government has failed. ASUU strike is a distraction to a student’s academic momentum, and an extension of the... Read More
by Michael Ace Perhaps you might want to remind me I am as well a Nigerian. The dirt I smell every time I breathe tells me that. What about the hunger in my belly? The news of my witty president who knows his own country isn’t suitable for rest? Or do I have to lament... Read More
by Alexander O. Onukwue The Academic Staff Union of Universities began an indefinite strike action on Sunday, August 13, 2017, citing noncompliance by the Federal Government to its 2009 agreements with the union. According to the memo from the Union to its members nationwide which put the strike action into effect, the FGN has only... Read More
Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, has, in continuation of its plan to end the insurgency in the North-East, inaugurated a special mobile task force. He made the announcement on Tuesday at the inauguration of the force at Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri. What the force would do: The special strike force is to end... Read More
Thousands of protesters Monday night booed U.S. president Donald Trump as he arrived in New York. According to New York Times, the protesters lined the streets around Trump Tower as the president returned to the city for the first time as president. Trump who arrived via helicopter before 9 pm was visited by persons camped outside... Read More
The Police have said they have no reason to arrest Aloysius Ikegwuonu, also called Bishop, considering he is a victim of the reported attack on August 6, 2017, at St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Anambra State. The Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra State, Nkeiruka Nwode upon replying queries that he (Bishop) has returned to the community, said, “You... Read More
A Federal High Court in Lagos, presided by Justice Abdulaziz Anka has fixed Wednesday, August 16, to rule on a suit filed by suspected billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans, suing the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for N300 million. The sequence of events: Evans filed the suit to challenge his continued and unlawful detention... Read More
This morning, as we watched one of the popular televangelists “cast and bind” every spirit that wants to malign your character”, we instantly knew the question had to be asked: Where the heck did Stephanie Otobo go? If you do not who we speak of then there’s a high chance you spent the beginning of... Read More
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), in Kano during the 18th monthly power sector and stakeholders meeting, has warned power distribution companies, known as DisCos, all over the country to desist from estimated billing. He said, “The Discos have the obligation to meter their customers. “They must provide them with meters for... Read More
The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities in Nigeria (ASUU), Biodun Ogunyemi has, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, in Abuja expressed displeasure at the mandatory sale of handouts by some lecturers in tertiary institutions. Ogunyemi’s argument: It is not wise for lecturers in our tertiary institutions... Read More
Aloysius-Ikegwuonu, aka Bishop, who was the target of an attack on St. Philips Catholic Church in Anambra has visited victims of the attack. 13 were killed, while 20 others were injured in the attack which was said to be between two business partners. See photos below:
The industrial action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU ) on August 14, 2017, is another reason President Buhari must either resume, just as #OurMumuDonDo protesters demand. Let’s go back history lane. The non-commitment of the federal government to education did not start today, as it has been the case... Read More