Entertainment Roundup: Segun Arinze reveals he’s open to collaborating with Tekno in the future; Justin Bieber speaks out for the first time since tour cancellation | More stories

Here are the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are certain to buzz the rest of today. Plus FREE GIFT INSIDE. Should we look forward to a Segun Arinze/Tekno collabo? By all means! Veteran Nollywood actor, Segun Arinze is not only Tekno‘s “biggest fan”, he might be making... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Obasanjo says Africa’s resources are poorly managed, Kelly talks to Sessions concerning his job | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. APC chair gives reasons Ortom “will certainly” win in 2019 – YNaija Former FBI Director James Comey signs multi-million dollar book deal – YNaija Kogi Assembly speaker resigns – YNaija Nnamdi Kanu attacks Osinbajo, demands release of detained IPOB leaders – YNaija Former governors Fashola, Fayemi, Ngige say they no... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 3rd of August

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: U.S. bans travel to North Korea from 1st of September Former FBI Director James Comey signs multi-million dollar book deal

“If you’re a Nigerian you’re evil and a child of Satan” – Nnamdi Kanu

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has alleged that Hausa/Fulani are the ones behind the misfortune of the Igbos. Addressing members of IPOB at his home town in Isiama Afaraukwu Ibeku, Umuahia, Abia State, Kanu alleged that Hausa/Fulani’s are terrorising people everywhere they go. Kanu asked why nobody from the South East has been arrested... Read More

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

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. APC Chair gives reasons Ortom “will certainly” win in 2019 2. Former FBI Director James Comey signs multi-million dollar book deal 3. Nnamdi Kanu attacks Osinbajo, demands release of detained IPOB leaders 4. Former governors Fashola, Fayemi, Ngige say they no longer receive pensions from their states... Read More

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Christopher Wray sworn in as new FBI Director

Christopher Wray was sworn in as FBI director, Wednesday, officially assuming the position after his predecessor James Comey, was abruptly fired in May by President Donald Trump. According to POLITICO, Wray was confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday, in a 92-to-5 vote. In a statement after the swearing-in ceremony led by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Wray said,... Read More

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Akala, Ladoja return to PDP

Two former governors of Oyo State, ‎Rasheed Ladoja and Alao Akala have reportedly returned to the PDP. Ladoja and Akala, defected to the Accord Party (AP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), respectively. The two former governors were yesterday represented at a meeting of Oyo State PDP stakeholders, summoned by the national leadership of the... Read More

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Former FBI Director James Comey signs multi-million dollar book deal

Former FBI Director James Comey has signed a multimillion-dollar book deal with Flatiron Books to write an ‘unnamed’ book on leadership. President Donald Trump fired Comey who had led the FBI for more than three years and also worked as a lawyer in the Justice Department and as a lawyer. In a statement, Flatiron publisher and... Read More

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“The new minimum level will now be £100,000”, Barclays Bank tells Nigerians

Barclays Bank has asked expatriates, including Nigerians, with less than £100,000 deposit to close their accounts. In a letter dated June 12, 2017, the bank informed the customers that would be affected by the policy of its decision to raise the minimum client balance requirement for international banking service. TheCable reports. “The new minimum level... Read More

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Former governors Fashola, Fayemi, Ngige say they no longer receive pensions from their states

Three former governors – current ministers have said that they no longer receive pensions from their state governments. The ministers are Babatunde Fashola (Power, Works and Housing); Chris Ngige (Labour and Employment) and Kayode Fayemi (Mines and Steel Development). Fashola, a former governor of Lagos State, said he did not receive any pension from Lagos... Read More

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U.S. bans travel to North Korea from 1st of September

The United States Department has said Wednesday that the travel ban on U.S. passport holders to North Korea will take effect on Sept. 1 and that Americans in the country should also leave before that date, Reuters reports. The ban comes amid heightening tensions between the United States and North Korea, which has claimed it... Read More

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States chairmen of the APC meet Osinbajo over Nigeria’s present situation, Buhari’s health

States leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Wednesday evening, met with the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo in a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, over the health of President Muhammadu Buhari and the economy of the country. The APC State Chairmen expressed satisfaction with implementation of policies under the Buhari-led administration, Vanguard reports.... Read More

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Kogi Assembly speaker resigns

Following the attackbby suspected hoodlums, the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Umar Imam has resigned. He reportedly resigned on Tuesday night to avoid being impeached during Wednesday’s plenary session. When contacted, the Chief Press Secretary to the speaker, Ali Yakubu, who neither denied nor confirmed the development, said there was a proclamation... Read More

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£200m for Neymar not expensive – Jose Mourinho

Manchester United boss, Jose Mourinho has claimed that Neymar is “not expensive” even at almost £200 million but has warned that the Brazilian’s world record move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain will further inflate an already “crazy” transfer market. Mourinho has already highlighted his concerns this summer over some of the fees that are being paid for... Read More

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Nnamdi Kanu attacks Osinbajo, demands release of detained IPOB leaders

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu Wednesday, attacked Acting President Yemi Osinbajo for allegedly equating IPOB with the “faceless and uninformed” northern youth coalition, which issued a quit notice to the Igbo living in the North. Kanu, who spoke in Abuja through his team of defence counsel led by Ifeanyi Ejiofor... Read More

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Trump blasts Congress for Russia Sanctions bill after signing it

President Donald Trump signed the bill imposing sanctions on Russia into law on Wednesday and released statements that he believed multiple aspects of the legislation violate the Constitution, POLITICO reports. The aim of the sanctions is to punish Russia for its interference in the 2016 election and also restrict Trump’s power to veto the sanctions... Read More

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APC Chair gives reasons Ortom “will certainly” win in 2019

The Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Benue State, Emmanuel Abba Yaro, has said that no opposition is strong enough to defeat Governor Samuel Ortom from winning a second term in 2019. Yaro said this yesterday while fielding questions from journalists at the APC national secretariat, in Abuja. He said those calling for his (Yaro’s)... Read More

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The Thread: “It is vulgar and degrading” | Americans come for Nigerians over our culture

It all started with Wale the rapper, who sprayed money on his daughter during her birthday. https://twitter.com/Wale/status/889917661760585731 Americans got mad but Wale’s not about to apologise for his heritage. In fact, here’s what he told TMZ. https://youtu.be/zgcMyVcS9J4 You would think that will make them chill. Not for a second. When BBC carried the story, Americans... Read More

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FG mandates foreign professionals to get Nigerian certification

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved a new policy that requires foreign professionals to be registered and certified by all the necessary regulatory bodies to practice in Nigeria. FEC also approved tax rebate which will serve as an incentive for pioneer industries operating in Nigeria. Speaking with state House correspondents after the FEC... Read More

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Insiders: The current generation of artistes are all about money and petty fights so they would never match up to Fela

It’s been twenty years since legendary Nigerian musician, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti passed on but that his music and the powerful messages that they carry remain relevant cannot be overstated. Fela was and unarguably still is the face of a political and cultural revolution in Nigeria and the pointed lyrics in his songs still retain the power... Read More

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The Thread: You’re ruining your friendships if you’re doing any of these things

All round entrepreneur, Japheth Omojuwa, has a lot to say about friendship today. And it bears listening to. So if you’re one of those who are taking your friends for granted, you might want to settle with this thread before they’re gone with the wind. Perhaps all’s swell with your BFF pact right now; they... Read More

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Nigerian military unable to hold territories recovered – US

The US Department of State has said the Nigerian military has been unable to hold on to territories regained by the multinational joint task force (MNJTF). In its 2016 report on terrorism, released this week, the US said, “Nigeria continued to work with other Boko Haram-affected neighbours in the multi-national joint task force (MNJTF) that... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. WE’RE STILL REVIEWING OUR POSITION ON THE QUIT NOTICE TO IGBOS – AREWA YOUTH The leadership of Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (ACYF) under the aegis of Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) yesterday declared that it is not in a hurry to withdraw the October 1st... Read More

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The Thread: “There’s no success without failure” | All the reasons why failure is a good thing

Success is always desired and celebrated, and that’s quite alright. What about success’ inlaw, failure? Are there things that failure brings to the table? Ozoz, Chef extraordinaire of Nigerian cuisine and self-professed Kitchenbutterfly, thinks so. She explains below: I think learning from your failures is the most underrated thing. Ever. You can actually learn more... Read More

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N’Delta elders ultimatum to FG selfish, unpatriotic – Group

The Niger Delta People’s Congress has faulted the November 1 ultimatum given by the Chief Edwin Clark-led Pan Niger Delta Forum to the Federal Government. The group’s Convener, Chief Mike Loyibo, stated this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja. PANDEF on Monday threatened that it would withdraw from the peace negotiation with... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 2nd of August

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija today: ‘Wike revokes certificate of occupancy of hotel where Amaechi lodges’ Betting company opens bet on when Buhari will return How to keep your vocabulary woke with these 7 words

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[The Presidential Blog] Read all about Aisha Buhari’s commitment to breastfeeding

While Nigerians have begun betting on how soon President Buhari will return to the country, his wife, Aisha Buhari is betting on something entirely different -Nigeria’s commitment to “advancing breastfeeding to another level”. We are just as lost as this irate commenter: Where is your husband Ma? — Last Chance (@Princetobtob) August 2, 2017 So... Read More

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Corruption in the military has weakened fight against Boko Haram – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose says the United States “Country Report on Terrorism 2016” and the Transparency International Report has confirmed his statement that the Federal Government lied about defeating Boko Haram. The US Department of State’s Bureau for Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism in a recent report had said the fight against Boko Haram... Read More

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“When life hands you crap, don’t negotiate — Navigate” | 5 things we learned from Lynn Knight’s article

Lynn Knight tells it straight: “Life is bound to hand you crap, it’s inevitable, accept it. Life will not negotiate with you, either— because it’s not designed to and it doesn’t have to — nothing personal” So when the inevitable happens, how should you react? These are the 5 things we learned from her write up.... Read More

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