#London2017: Gatlin stuns Usain Bolt to win 100m World Championship

Justin Gatlin has stunned Usain Bolt to win 100m world London 2017 title. Bolt at the last two world championships, clocked 9.92 seconds, with teammate Christian Coleman winning silver in 9.94sec. Bolt had a dreadful start and could only claim bronze in 9.95sec. Justin Gatlin, Christian Coleman, Usain Bolt- Gold, Silver, Bronze respectively. No... Read More

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APC chieftain in Kano defects to the PDP

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano state, Alhaji El- Amin Ibrahim has defected to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Ibrahim told newsmen in Kano on Saturday that his decision was borne out of his desire and commitment to serve people and ensure that promises made to the electorate were fulfilled, NAN... Read More

Alhaji El- Amin Ibrahim, APC, kano, party politics, PDP

We will not allow Igbos to leave the North – Gov Ganduje

The Governor of Kano, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje Saturday, affirmed that the Igbos or any other ethnic group resident in the State will not vacate as a result of the recent quit notice order by Arewa Youth. The Governor who stated this during a meeting with the Igbo Delegates Assembly (IDA) and Igbo Traditional rulers in... Read More

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Northern govs, traditional rulers to come up with a position on restructuring soon

The Governor of Nasarawa, Tanko Al Makura said that a committee of Northern governors and traditional rulers would soon “would soon come up with a common position on restructuring.” Almakura stated that a committee has been set up and is being led by the Governor of Sokoto Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. Al Makura made this known... Read More

Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, one nigeria, restructuring, Tanko AlMakura

Nigeria more secured at the moment – Chief of Air Staff

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Sadique Abubakar Saturday, said the Nigerian military had reduced the strength of the insurgents. Abubakar insisted that the military had won the war against the terrorists, saying the remnants whose activities were seen in recent times, would soon be eliminated by the Nigerian Armed Forces. Addressing officers and... Read More

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Opinion: She married a horse, not a husband

by Micheal Ace She did not hear when the priest said, “I now pronounce you HORSE-band and wife. The first night was Lucifer smoking on a chariot of fire. She did not burn to be gold. She was a village in Maiduguri; burnt to ashes. You wouldn’t know how she felt, would you? You wouldn’t... Read More

Marital rape, nigeria, opinion, sexual abuse, The weapon of silence

The Thread: This is how to make “international exposure” work for you

Tola Sarumi made the term “International exposure” popular on Twitter NG. Since the CEO of Google, Sundar Pinchai paid Lagos a visit, talk has centred around technology, emerging markets, and Startups. Serial entrepreneur Victor Asemota has some advice for Africans,particularly those in the diaspora: create your own opportunities and don’t sit on your haunches. See... Read More

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Opinion: Falling in love is overrated for this singular reason

by Isa Eneye Mubarak People often ‘fall in love’ with someone they think is their life partner without necessarily knowing whether they’re compatible or not. Love and compatibility are often mistaken for each other, but they’re not the same thing. The strategy that many people use to determine who their life partner should-be is “feelings”.... Read More

Compatibility, Falling in love, Love, opinion, Relationships

“A fitting obituary to Lady Olenna, shader of the seven kingdoms” | 5 things we learned from Luvvie Ajayi’s article

HBO’s spectacular offering, Game of Thrones is not just a trending TV series, it is a movement that has swept every one along in its majestic currents. So it is expected that every week, talk fills social media, opinion pieces and editorials are written, and unforgettable memes are created over the happenings in the seven... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 5th of August

Follow the links to the stories on YNaija: “It’s obvious Buhari might have suffered stroke from chemotherapy” | Mixed reactions trail Archbishop Welby’s visit To Buhari The Thread: This is how the Military successfully ruined Nigeria Boko Haram will forever remain technically defeated – Buratai

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‘2 board members of the ICPC facing corruption investigation set to step down’

The two board members of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other offences Commission (ICPC), Maimuna Aliyu and Sa’ad Alanamu, who are undergoing investigation for alleged corruption are reportedly set to resign their appointments. A presidential source disclosed this to TheCable on Saturday. “The two ICPC commissioners reported to be under investigation will be stepping down and won’t... Read More

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[The Activism Blog] Gates Foundation praises Nigeria on polio immunisation report

Despite the gale of dark cloud hovering over the country, there’s something to cheer. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) owned by Billionaire businessman Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda, the University of Minnesota and the United States Centre for Infectious Disease Research and Policy have commended Nigeria for transparency in the latest world... Read More

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LAUTECH governing council pledges to restore peace

The newly constituted Governing Council of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has reportedly pledged to restore normalcy in the institution. The Chairman of the council, Prof. Oladapo Afolabi, made the pledge at an inaugural meeting held on Saturday at the institution’s main campus in Ogbomoso, NAN reports. The institution co-owned by Oyo... Read More

LAUTECH, Osun, Oyo, Prof. Oladapo Afolabi

Inside the “threesome affair” between Amir Khan, Anthony Joshua and Faryal Khan

by Wareez Odunayo Reigning World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua is currently embroiled in a three-way affair with fellow British boxer Amir Khan and his American model wife, Faryal Makhdoom Khan. Amir in a tirade on Friday accused Joshua of sleeping with his wife, saying he breaking up with Faryal. So me and the wife Faryal... Read More

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Agatha Amata

“I don’t have to be on TV to impact youth” – Agatha Amata

It was her final outing as host of her 20-year-old live talk show, Inside Out but Agatha Amata kept her calm and steered her guests and audience to a safe landing. The Harbour Point hall was packed as the 20th anniversary special was filmed and on the panel were 6 personalities who clearly understood the... Read More

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Herdsman sentenced to 2 years imprisonment in Ekiti

An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced a herdsman, Ali Haruna to two years in prison for the destruction of crops worth N1.5 million in a farm. The herdsman reportedly took his cows to the farm owned by one Abdullahi Yaho, destroying crops therein. The State’s Chief Judge, Justice Ayodeji Daramola, held that the prosecution... Read More

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The Thread: Top 7 tweets from the explosive Amir Khan and Anthony Joshua beef that will make your day

It was all fun and games – a whole load of savage on social media yesterday, after British boxer Amir Khan accused Anthony Joshua of ‘straffing’ his wife. Since that unfortunate utterance, social media has been replete with cheating jokes. But first, we advice you check up on the salacious drama here and answer the... Read More

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IOpenEye presents HEARWORD! Naija women talk true

This arresting and honest stage play is a collection of true-life stories about Nigerian women, directed by the venerable theatre director, and founder of IOpenEye; Ifeoma Fafunwa. Performed as a collection of monologues, this critically acclaimed theatre play is a powerhouse of some of Nigeria’s best stage and screen actresses including, Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, Ufuoma McDermott, Elvina Ibru, Zara Udofia-Ejoh, Omonor, Rita Edward, Debbie Ohiri, Oluchi Tochukwu with... Read More

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Gay minors: Parental failure or adventure gone bad?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Some groups have said that the persons arrested in a Lagos hotel for alleged acts of homosexuality were in fact attending an AIDS counseling event which was strictly for persons above the age of 18. This comes out to discredit the information that among the 40 persons who have been arraigned... Read More

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Boko Haram will forever remain technically defeated – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has said that the Boko Haram insurgents will forever remain technically defeated. He made this known while speaking in Damaturu the Yobe state capital shortly after a closed door meeting with the state governor Ibrahim Gaidam, Channel Television reports. [Read Also: Army Chief, Buratai begins training with... Read More

army, insurgency, terrorists, Tukur Buratai, yobe

#GOT leaks: When will HBO stop experiencing security breaches?

by Wareez Odunayo An unreleased series of Game of Thrones has surfaced online ahead of its TV premiere on Sunday. Episode 4 of Season 7 of the show appeared on the internet early Friday morning. But the leaked version appeared in a low-quality format. Early this week, Home Box Office (HBO), the premium cable and... Read More

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Cristiano Ronaldo “wants England return” – Report

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo having revealed his frustration over his tax returns probe, has hinted he would like to return to England, according to Spanish newspaper Cadena Ser. Ronaldo has denied charges of evading tax and hiding details of his income from the Spanish tax authorities. Prosecutors allege Ronaldo evaded €14.7 million (£13.1m) in tax. Ronaldo, 32, claims that,... Read More

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“Economically, things are difficult” – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has admitted that things are things are difficult economically. However, the party said the diversification efforts of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration would, in a few years, yield fruits that would make Nigeria be counted as one of the industrial power houses in Africa. National Chairman of the party, John... Read More

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[The Activism Blog] This damning report by NOI polls on Nigeria’s doctors’ deficit should make you weep

There is an impending health crisis in Nigeria that needs to be nipped in the bud immediately. The new report by the Nigeria polling organisation (NOI Polls) and the Nigeria Health Watch says that the country will need 10,605 new doctors annually to avert health challenges and meet current population growth rate of 3.5% yearly.... Read More

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Rwanda President, Kagame wins Presidential election for the third time

Rwanda’s incumbent leader Paul Kagame has, in a landslide victory, won the presidential elections that granted him a third term in office, extending his 17 years in power. With 80 per cent of votes accounted for, the 59-year-old former guerrilla leader secured 98.66 percent, the National Electoral Commission’s Executive secretary Charles Munyaneza told a news... Read More

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6,280 ghost workers discovered in Enugu to face ICPC probe

About 6,280 ghost workers and pensioners have been identified by the Local Government Staff and Pensioner Audit Committee set up by the Governor of Enugu, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. The ghost workers will be probed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). The Commissioner for Information, Ogbuagu Anikwe disclosed this on Saturday in... Read More

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Gays’ club: What do the numbers say about child grooming and trafficking?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Let us look at the data about this ‘homosexuals’ arrest. We are told that 42 persons were arrested, though the breakdown gives 28 adults and 12 minors, giving a total of 40. The 12 minors, who have remained unnamed, are presumably below the age of 18. Of these 40, the minors... Read More

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Opinion: Why do people want Gov Aregbesola’s head on a pike?

By Abiodun KOMOLAFE Osun West Senatorial bye-election has come and gone, not unexpectedly, with its twists and turns; sounds and bites. Victors have since July 8, 2017 been counting their blessings while losers have also been unrelenting in licking their wounds with threatening affection! On the whole, June 21, 2014 has again happened to the... Read More

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Gays round-up: What wrong did the police do?

by Alexander O. Onukwue About 42 persons were arrested on the 29th of July in Lagos for alleged acts of homosexuality. 28 adults and 12 minors, according to reports have been charged to court on the one-count charge. The arrests have stirred left and right wing sentiments and arguments on the internet as to the... Read More

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