[The Presidential Blog]: VP Osinbajo embraces Okorocha in Imo (PHOTOS)

As part of his ongoing tour of the oil producing communities in the Niger Delta, the Vice President has just arrived in Imo State and is currently meeting with the Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha and the Elders Council, led by the traditional ruler of … HRH Eze Ohiri in the Eze imo Palace.... Read More

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crude oil, economy, Niger Delta, nigeria, the Presidential Blog, Yemi Osinbajo

February 13, 2017

We have your receipts: But Majek Fashek, Timi Dakolo paid you nah (PHOTOS)

For about a year now, the Reggae musician and songwriter, Majek Fashek, has been on the offensive against fellow musician, Timi Dakolo, claiming that the latter is a ”thief” for doing a remake of his classic “Send Down The Rain”. According to him, “he [Timi] broke the rules of copyright. He is a thief because in... Read More

Charles Novia, Copyright, Eric Arugbayi, license, majek fashek, Music, Send down the rain, Teller, Timi Dakolo, We have your Receipts, Zenith bank

February 11, 2017

#LagosMarathon: Check out the top 15 photos from the Lagos City Marathon

The 2017 Lagos City Marathon has just ended and Kenyan athlete, Abraham Kiptum has emerged winner out of the over 80,000 runners who showed at the race. Abraham Kiptum’s win today was especially significant as he won the race in the maiden edition held last year. Breaking his 2016 record with a 6 minute difference, Kiptum... Read More

abraham kiptum, athlete, Kenya, lagos, lagos city marathon, marathon

February 10, 2017

Ojukokoro: Crime Thriller Excites Somkele Idalama, Zainab Balogun, Tope Tedela (WATCH)

Ahead of its March 17 cinema run, Somkele Idalama, Zainab Balogun and Tope Tedela have been speaking about their roles on the highly riveting crime thriller, Ojukokoro. Ojukokoro (Greed) was created by Singularity Media in collaboration with House Gabriel Studios and BCI Studios. The movie which was written and directed by Dare Olaitan and produced... Read More

Cinema, nollywood, Ojukokoro, Singularity Media, Somkele Idalama, Wale Ojo, Zainab Balogun

February 8, 2017

Maybe Trump’s executive orders have been a little exaggerated

“People want change.” “President Trump is delivering that change.” If we didn’t know better, we’d credit those words to Josh Earnest, the Press secretary to the Obama-led White House but these were Sean Spicer’s, the Trump-led White House Press secretary. The words ring true for both Presidents; although from two incredibly very different angles. Obama had... Read More

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cnn, donald trump, Executive orders, Make America Great Again, obama, Sally Yates

February 8, 2017

BREAKING: Emir Sanusi, Osinbajo in closed door meeting

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi is currently in a closed door meeting with Acting President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa. The personal assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, Bashir Ahmad disclosed this on Twitter. Details later…

Emir of Kano, Meeting, Sanusi Muhammadu, Yemi Osinbajo

February 8, 2017

Ntertane App Launch At Cruise & Chillz All Star Party

The third edition of Qtaby Cruise & Chillz: Ntertane app Launch took place last weekend and as usual the event was filled with Media Personalities, Celebrities & Business Moguls. It was a mixture of excitement and surprises as people turned out in large numbers and everyone had fun trying out the new mobile application called... Read More

Cruise & Chill, Mobile Application, Ntertane, Qtaby

February 7, 2017

Facebook Rallies Partners To Unite For A Safer And Better Internet

Today is Safer Internet Day (SID) and Facebook has launched a series of initiatives to help make the Internet a safer and better place for people across Africa, especially children and the youth. Facebook is partnering with public sector agencies and non-governmental organisations from across Africa under the rallying call “Be the change: unite for... Read More

africa, facebook, Internet, privacy

February 6, 2017

FG cannot prosecute El-Zakzaky – Presidency

The Special Adviser to the President on Prosecution, Okoi Obono-Obla has said only the governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai can prosecute shiites leader, Ibrahim El Zakzaky. He said this during a training workshop for institutions in the judicial sector with the theme: Building capacity of justice sector institutions to achieve criminal justice reforms introduced by... Read More

Federal Government, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, Okoi Obono-Obla, Shi'ites

February 6, 2017

The Media Blog: We are curious about Accelerate TV’s “The Shade Corner”

Accelerate TV is about to launch a new show. It’s called “The Shade Corner” and, as the name suggests, we imagine it’s going to involve a whole lot of shade throwing. They describe the show as “a Millennial focused chat show series based on open discussions about trending topics, urban fashion & style, celebrities, music... Read More

February 5, 2017

Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa: Blessed with the stress [NEW VOICES]

by Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa It’s February already! And I imagine our New Year goals and the attendant excitement have morphed into New year reality checks. Each year, when current drone of daily life sets in and the holiday/new year exuberance gives way to everyday ‘busyness’, the euphoria tends to wane. There were so many goal-setting events this... Read More

Ayodotun, New Voices, New year problems, nigeria, stress

February 3, 2017

The Media Blog: Kemi Adetiba’s full TW Magazine shoot is even better than expected

We were already excited yesterday. But. Seriously. What a wow. Big kudos to Emmanuel Oyeleke for the photography, and Jane Michael Ekanem and Favour Olugu for some superb styling. Snatch. Slay. etc.

Kemi Adetiba, nollywood, photoshoot, The Wedding Party, TW Magazine

February 2, 2017

Police arrest 17 suspects linked with southern Kaduna killings

The Nigeria police said it has arrested 17 suspects involved in the recent killings in Kafanchan, Kaduna state. Jimoh Moshood, police spokesman in the state made the disclosure on Thursday in Abuja. He presented the suspects before journalists while stating that 29 assorted firearms were recovered from them. He explained that the suspects were arrested... Read More

17 arrested, police, Southern Kaduna killings

February 2, 2017

Analysis: Will the 2face protests change anything?

by Mark Amaza As you are most likely aware, the afro-pop star and music legend, Tuface Idibia has called for massive protests against the Federal Government for 5th February against what he calls “the immense economic hardship of Nigerians, the persistent insecurity evident in the rampant killings by suspected Fulani herdsmen militia, and the inability... Read More

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2baba, 2face, IMF, nigeria, Protests

February 1, 2017

Navy seizes N420bn worth of stolen crude oil, illegally-refined diesel

The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday said it has seized 1,078,104 metric tonnes of illegally-refined diesel in 2016. It said 810,725 metric tonnes of stolen crude were seized and 181 illegal refineries were destroyed last year. Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Ibok Ekwe-Ibas, gave the figures at the National Assembly in Abuja when he appeared before the House of... Read More

Illegally refined diesel, N420bn, Navy, stolen crude oil

February 1, 2017

Where is Shan George?

by Roqeebah Olaoniye Not many people know this, but Shan George starred in a soap opera titled Winds of Destiny before she became widely popular for her role in the feature film, Outkast. In fact, before Outkast, she’d produced her own movie, All for Winnie, in her final year of University in 1998. She was a student... Read More

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instagram, nollywood, Shan George, Where is

January 30, 2017

Security operatives kill 8-year-old suicide bomber in Borno

Security operatives on Monday killed an 8-year-old female suicide who was trying to gain access to an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Banki town in Borno state, TheCable reports. The news platform reports that the bomber was spotted by security personnel in the camp. It was gathered that World Food Program (WFP), an international... Read More

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8-year-old, Borno, security operatives, Suicide bomber

January 30, 2017

The Thread: Iraqi refugee, Brahim, literally saved my life, twice -US Soldier | #MuslimBan

Donald Trump’s ban on refugees has got the US and other countries reeling. See below the retelling of a personal experience by a US soldier, @dyllyp. https://twitter.com/dyllyp/status/825397560126824448 https://twitter.com/dyllyp/status/825406426566713344 *tears*

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Iraq, Muslim ban, refugees, The Thread, trump

January 29, 2017

The Thread: Work is an act of worship

The Nigerian church and the Nigerian Christian cannot remain on the fringes of society, comfortable with preaching the word and quoting the bible if we want to make far-reaching progress in other spheres of life, like politics and generational wealth building. Do see below: And their descendants made a lot of money. That was their legacy.... Read More

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christian, Church, enlightenment, nigeria, Work

January 28, 2017

The Thread: This is the effect of keeping Muslims out of America

Trump’s ban on refugees has generated quite some controversy on Twitter. @Rex Huppke addresses this controversy. Do see below: https://twitter.com/RexHuppke/status/825185769937596416 https://twitter.com/RexHuppke/status/825192083535384576 https://twitter.com/RexHuppke/status/825193492175532033 So unfortunate.

America, Executive orders, Muslims, The Thread, trump

January 28, 2017

Northeast Nigeria 500 years behind South in Education – VC

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, Abubakar Njodi has said the North East is far behind Southern Nigeria in educational standards. Njodi said this on Friday when he received a delegation from the Victims’ Support Fund, VSF, on a condolence visit over the January 16 suicide bomb attack in the institution. Njodi, a professor of... Read More

Abubakar Njodi, boko haram, education, north-east, University of Maiduguri, Vice-Chancellor

January 28, 2017

Gov. Amosun visits Buhari in London

Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun on Friday visited President Muhammadu Buhari in London. Amosun was accompanied by Daisy Danjuma, a former senator, and one other individual. The visit may have been a response to rumours that the President was dead. The presidency had denied the rumours, stating that the President was not in any hospital and... Read More

Death rumours, Ibikunle Amosun, London, President Muhammadu Buhari, visit

January 26, 2017

Dr Joe Abah: Africa’s problem is planning, not implementation

by Dr. Joe Abah Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure” [Confucius] Everywhere you go in Africa, you are likely to hear people say “Our problem is not planning, but implementation.” People regale you with various examples of “beautiful plans” that were “technically perfect” but... Read More

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Civil service, Joe Abah, nigeria, opinion, Planning and Implementation

January 25, 2017

The Thread: #TheYNaijaInterview with afro soul singer, Aramide

Afro soul singer Aramide Sarumohhas zero interest in politics, but will love to do a collaboration with one of her idols, Indie Arie. These are a few of the things we learnt from our interview with her yesterday. Do see more below: #YNaijaTwitterInterview: @AramideMusic was born on the 22nd of June and studied Political Science in... Read More

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Afro soul genre, Aramide, Music +, YNaija interview

January 25, 2017

The Dummies Guide to the difference between condoms and sanitary towels

You must have been hit by the “tissue”, “condom” “pad” and just all round menstrual talk that has been flying around Twitter lately. It must have got you wondering: “why all this grossness everywhere?” Here’s how it happened: So @GbemmyG was wondering out loud why sanitary towels are not being distributed free the way condoms are:... Read More

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condoms, HIV/AIDS, Menstruation, The Dummies Guide, Twitter Nigeria, Yeast infections

January 23, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: LAUTECH, Donald Trump, Bisi Alimi and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are even just downright ridiculous. We, we make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list... Read More

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January 23, 2017

Tracker: Efe is the first Head of House, Gifty’s confusing accent + other highlights from #BBNaija

Today is the official day 1 at the Big Brother Naija House and the biggest highlight was the emergence of everybody’s (well, almost everybody) favourite contestant as the first Head of House. After a series of tasks and stiff competition between the 12 housemates, Efe won the coveted crown and has to wear the entire... Read More

BBNaija, Big Brother Naija, daily, housemates, tracker

January 23, 2017

Dear Nigeria Police, has anybody reminded you what your job is lately?

Dear Nigeria Police, Remember when seven – maybe more – scoundrels thought they could get away with syphoning NGN 24 billion of the funds meant to ensure you all enjoy comfortable lives in your retirement? We Nigerians stood by you against the ruling oppressors. This we did despite all the years of harassment and torture you’d... Read More

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Apostle suleiman, Criminal Code Act, dear xxx, Nigeria police, police pension scam, Pretty Mike

[The Presidential Blog]: VP Osinbajo embraces Okorocha in Imo (PHOTOS)

We have your receipts: But Majek Fashek, Timi Dakolo paid you nah (PHOTOS)

#LagosMarathon: Check out the top 15 photos from the Lagos City Marathon

Ojukokoro: Crime Thriller Excites Somkele Idalama, Zainab Balogun, Tope Tedela (WATCH)

Maybe Trump’s executive orders have been a little exaggerated

BREAKING: Emir Sanusi, Osinbajo in closed door meeting

Ntertane App Launch At Cruise & Chillz All Star Party

Facebook Rallies Partners To Unite For A Safer And Better Internet

FG cannot prosecute El-Zakzaky – Presidency

The Media Blog: We are curious about Accelerate TV’s “The Shade Corner”

Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa: Blessed with the stress [NEW VOICES]

The Media Blog: Kemi Adetiba’s full TW Magazine shoot is even better than expected

Police arrest 17 suspects linked with southern Kaduna killings

Analysis: Will the 2face protests change anything?

Navy seizes N420bn worth of stolen crude oil, illegally-refined diesel

Where is Shan George?

Security operatives kill 8-year-old suicide bomber in Borno

The Thread: Iraqi refugee, Brahim, literally saved my life, twice -US Soldier | #MuslimBan

The Thread: Work is an act of worship

The Thread: This is the effect of keeping Muslims out of America

Northeast Nigeria 500 years behind South in Education – VC

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 28th of January

Gov. Amosun visits Buhari in London

Dr Joe Abah: Africa’s problem is planning, not implementation

The Thread: #TheYNaijaInterview with afro soul singer, Aramide

The Dummies Guide to the difference between condoms and sanitary towels

Senate warn Nigerians against posting violent pictures on Southern Kaduna crisis

Today’s Noisemakers: LAUTECH, Donald Trump, Bisi Alimi and others

Tracker: Efe is the first Head of House, Gifty’s confusing accent + other highlights from #BBNaija

Dear Nigeria Police, has anybody reminded you what your job is lately?

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