Opinion: We are not f_ck girls, we are butterflies

by Elizabeth Edward We are not your regular kind of girls, we are not feminists, yet you won’t see us conforming to the odds. We are your butterfly kind of girls. We are the colour after the rain, we are to you like the lyrics that make a song completely perfect, like the soundtrack... Read More

Opinion

Fuckgirls, Instabitches, opinion, Relationships

August 15, 2017

Just In: Charly Boy attacked in Wuse market

Popular entertainer, Charles Oputa popularly known as Charly Boy was attacked by alleged supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari in Wuse, Abuja. Charly Boy has been leading a group of protesters calling for the resignation or resumption of President Muhammadu Buhari. “Charly Boy came to this market with some cameramen doing his protest here. “I was... Read More

The News Blog

August 15, 2017

Theresa May to make first visit to Japan on August 30

by Adedotun Michael According to a Downing Street statement published this morning, British Prime Minister, Theresa May, is planning to embark on an official visit between 30th August and 1st September to Japan on an official visit with a purported aim of discussing defense and security cooperation coupled with trade and investment opportunities. Though Mrs... Read More

Global

Brexit, david cameron, japan, Theresa May

August 15, 2017

Iran threatens to quit nuclear deal if US impose new sanctions

by Adedotun Michael Hassan Rouhani, the Iranian newly elected President has threatened to quit the 2015 nuclear deal in hours if the United States does not desist to impose new sanctions on the country. The Iranian President issued the warning while appearing on a televised speech to Iran’s parliament this morning in a bid to... Read More

Global

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August 15, 2017

Tribute to Alhaji Lateef Oludare Raji, the oracle

by Eniola Opeyemi “…there are opportunities everywhere, you can see what others don’t see if you open your eyes and your brain” – Alhaji Lateef Oludare Raji My first encounter with this great man, Hon. Lateef Raji was at the first Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola led state executives retreat at Golden Tulip, FESTAC when he... Read More

Opinion

Alhaji Lateef Raji, APC, death, Tribute

August 15, 2017

Over 300 killed, 2,000 homeless as mudslides sack Sierra Leone

by Wareez Odunayo Over 300 people have been reported dead after heavy rains led to landslides in the West African nation of Sierra Leone on Monday. Houses were submerged in mud after a night of heavy rain that saw a hillside in the Regent area collapse. Relatives were left digging through mud in search of... Read More

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August 15, 2017

[The Music Blog] Buzz Review: Simi’s Joromi is a masterclass of many ideas

It’s hard to imagine Simi herself does not know she’s one of the most prolific Afropop songwriters of her time, but the fact of this is rarely debated. If her shrewdness with story building doesn’t set her apart, the lithe voice produced by her lips will. And if all else fails, it’s nearly impossible to... Read More

The Music Blog

Buzz Review, joromi, Simi, The Music Blog

August 15, 2017

Just In: Boko Haram insurgents attack two Adamawa communities

Two communities in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State have been attacked by Boko Haram. Channels TV reports that the attacks took place at Nyibango and Muduvu communities of the state. According to the Council Chairman of Madagali Local Government, Yusuf Mohammed, the attack occurred on Monday night and lasted for about two hours.

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Adamawa State, Attack, boko haram, commumities, insurgents

August 15, 2017

Under Armour, Intel CEOs quit Trump’s Manufacturing council over Charlottesville

by Wareez Odunayo Under Armour CEO, Kevin Plank on Monday stepped down from President Donald Trump’s manufacturing job council, following Merck CEO, Ken Frazier and Intel, Brian Krzanich distancing his company from Trump’s administration after widely criticized response to white nationalists’ rally at Charlottesville, Virginia. “We remain resolute in our potential and ability to improve... Read More

Donald Trump

CEO's, donald trump, Intel, Manufacturing firm, Under Armour

August 15, 2017

Vera Ezimora: Apparently, Americans don’t know where cashew nuts come from

Seventeen years in America and I am still learning. I suppose it makes sense, considering that I am Nigerian, and I am still learning about my own country. Still, it’s fascinating. So, the other day, I discovered something about my dear Americans. We won’t call it scientific research, but I think it counts for something.... Read More

Opinion

Clueless Americans, Educating Americans, opinion, Vera Ezimora

August 15, 2017

I can’t forfeit what was never mine…EFCC denying me fair hearing – Diezani

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke has denied ownership of $153.3m recently forfeited to the Federal Government. In a rebuttal, she stated that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has not given her fair hearing. The ex-minister said the EFCC did not notify her or her lawyers of any indictment, including properties that... Read More

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Diezani Alison Madueke, EFCC, Fair hearing, forfeit, former minister

August 15, 2017

Kim Jong-Un ‘ready’ to fire missile at Guam if US threats persist

by Adedotun Michael The North Korea regime leader, Kim Jong-un has said he will watch the actions of the US before deciding whether to launch missiles towards Guam. According to KCNA, the North Korea’s official news agency, the leader who received a report from his army on plans to fire missiles towards Guam while inspecting... Read More

Global

.US, donald trump, Kim Jong Un, Missile Launch, North Korea

August 15, 2017

Nobody is speaking against Nnamdi Kanu who is deceiving Igbos – Okorocha

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has said Igbo leaders are not doing enough to stop leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu from deceiving Igbos. He said this while speaking at the presentation of staff of office and certificate of recognition to traditional rulers on Monday. He said the Biafra war started... Read More

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biafra, deceive, igbos, Nnamdi Kanu, Rochas Okoricha

August 15, 2017

Trump promises great trade deals for American workers

by Adedotun Michael President Trump left his vacation home yesterday to visit Washington where he had meetings to improve and organize trade deals and jobs creation to compensate the American pool of workers. The President who has been magnificent in economic reforms and job creations according to recent polls which proof millions of jobs had... Read More

Donald Trump

American workers, donald trump, trade deals

August 15, 2017

Opinion: Climate Change- A call to responsible living.

by Amusa Temitope Victor The Clouds are heavy, the sound of rumblings just as if the heavens are arranging the barrels of water about to be released into the planet earth in the form of rains took the sound waves. Some People hurry to catch a cab to their workplace, others drive through the crowded... Read More

Opinion

climate change, flooding, opinion, Protecting the environment

August 15, 2017

Trump expresses mixed feelings about New York return

by Adedotun Michael President Donald Trump who departed Washington late yesterday to arrive in New York has expressed satisfaction at entering the commercial city owing to his cherished mission of taking meetings on military purchases and trade. The President made this known through his twitter handle which said, “Leaving for New York City and meetings... Read More

Donald Trump

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August 15, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 15th of August

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: I don’t know if Nigeria is paying for Buhari’s treatment – Adesina Reuben Abati: Buhari’s reunion with his media team We must force the govt to do their work | NLC supports ASUU strike

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YNaija Cover

August 15, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Taylor Swift wins assault trial against DJ; Stuntwoman dies on the set of Deadpool 2 | More stories

Here are the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on Entertainment Roundup this Tuesday morning. Taylor Swift wins groping case against DJ A 6-day groping trial has ended in favour of pop star, Taylor Swift. After long hours of deliberation, the jury in the case... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

david mueller, deadpool, governorship, joi sj harris, KCee, Shonda Rhimes, stuntwoman, Taylor Swift

August 15, 2017

We did not hire pro-Buhari protesters – Presidency

Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu has dismissed reports that pro-Buhari protesters were sponsored by the Presidency. Ojudu stated this while fielding questions from State House correspondents shortly after addressing the pro-President Buhari protesters at the main entrance of the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday. He said the administration... Read More

The News Blog

hire, Presidency, President Muhammadu Buhari, Pro-Buhsri protesters

August 15, 2017

Trump attacks “fake news media” over Charlottesville reportage

by Adedotun Michael President Donald Trump has once again taken a dig at the media whom he has many times labelled “fake news” over their antics in reporting issues and this time the Charlottesville upheaval which happened on Saturday. The president who bemoaned the media for twisting his words while commenting on the ugly incident... Read More

Donald Trump

Charlottesville, donald trump, Fake news media

August 15, 2017

Edo lawmakers throw punches, chairs over Speaker’s removal (WATCH)

Former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Dr. Justin Okonoboh was on Monday impeached. However, the impeachment did not come without some form of violence, as video clip of the lawmakers throwing punches and chairs has emerged. Watch:

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chairs, Edo lawmakers, Justin Okonoboh, punches, speaker's removal

August 15, 2017

My ambition to become governor is not a joke – Kcee

Singer, Kingsley Okonkwo popularly known as Kcee has said his decision to contest in the Anambra governorship election is not a joke. Kcee had shared his campaign poster on Instagram, while informing fans of his decision to run for the office of governor. In an interview with Hip TV, Kcee said, “My campaign manager said... Read More

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ambition, anambra, Governor, Joke, KCee

August 15, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the too five stories you should monitor today. 1. I don’t know if Nigeria is paying for Buhari’s treatment – Adesina Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has said he is not sure if the Federal Government foots the bill for the medical treatment of the President. 2. Constituency projects by lawmakers is... Read More

Featured

ASUU, Femi Adesina, nnpc, olusegun obasanjo, petrol price, President Muhammadu Buhari, strike, The Big 5

August 15, 2017

ASUU strike: NANS issues 21-day ultimatum to FG

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve its issues with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). NANS National President, Chinedu Obasi on gave the ultimatum in a statement on Monday. He threatened that if by the expiration of 21 days ultimatum, the issue... Read More

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ASUU, FG, indefinit, NANS, strike, ultimatum

August 15, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Biafra: Kanu deceiving Ndigbo, says Okorocha | I don’t know if Nigeria is paying for Buhari’s treatment – Adesina | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. I don’t know if Nigeria is paying for Buhari’s treatment – Adesina – YNaija We must force the govt to do their work | NLC supports ASUU strike – YNaija Constituency projects by lawmakers is corruption | Obasanjo insists – YNaija I have not indicated interest to... Read More

Featured

Femi Adesian, Fuel Price, Nnamdi Kanu, nnpc, President Muhammadu Buhsri, Rochas Okorocha, The YNaija Tracklist

August 15, 2017

Reuben Abati: Buhari’s reunion with his media team

by Reuben Abati I was really excited on Saturday when I received news of the eventual visit of President Muhammadu Buhari’s media team to him in London. I had always felt that the exclusion of the media team from the London medical vacation and the various visits practically undermined the Presidential media office, and created... Read More

Opinion

Abike Dabiri, Buhari, Buhari's media team, Lauretta Onochie, London recuperation, opinion

August 15, 2017

We are not planning to increase petrol price – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said there is no plan to increase the pump price of petrol. The Nigerian Labour Congress had recently told the Federal Government not to test its resolve by raising the price of the PMS, popularly known as petrol. NNPC’s Group General Manager for Public Affairs, Mr. Ndu Ughamadu,... Read More

The News Blog

increase, Marketers, nigerians, nnpc, petrol price

August 15, 2017

Two suspects arrested as mob kills soldier in Nasarawa

The Nassarawa State Police said it has arrested two persons over the death of a soldier, Ayuba Ali in a mob attack. Ali was killed at the Akwanga area of the state on Monday. The command’s spokesperson, Kennedy Idirisu confirmed the arrest of the suspects. Idirisu said the victim who was in mufti reportedly hit... Read More

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arrest, kill, mob, Nasaraw, police, Soldier

August 15, 2017

We must force the govt to do their work | NLC supports ASUU strike

The Nigeria Labour has said it supports the strike action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). General Secretary of the NLC, Dr Peter Ozo-Eson told Punch that the Federal Government has the responsibility to honour its agreement. He was part of the team that negotiated the 2009 agreement on the side... Read More

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agreement, ASUU, government, nlc, responsibiltiy, strike

August 15, 2017

I have not indicated interest to contest any elective position – Kachikwu

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu said he has not disclosed any intention to contest the governorship of Delta State or any elective position in 2019. In a statement signed by the Director of Press, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Idang Alibi, in Abuja on Monday, Kachikwu said he was rather focused on representing... Read More

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Contes, delta state, governorship election, Ibe Kachikwu

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