TICKER: We‘ve commenced dialogue with Boko Haram – Presidency

Despite denial by Boko Haram spokesman, the Presidency, yesterday emphasised that government had commenced dialogue with members of the sect, assuring Nigerians that the insurgency will soon be brought under control. Speaking with newsmen, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, said the dialogue was through third parties and... Read More

August 27, 2012

TICKER: 13 die in car crash in Edo, caused by ‘one-way’ driving

At least 13 people have been confirmed dead, and three others injured, following an auto accident that happened on the Lagos-Benin Expressway. The crash, which occurred around 7:45am on Sunday at Ohosu, in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, involved an Anambra Mass Transit bus and an Inveko Trust Hiace truck. The... Read More

August 27, 2012

TICKER: Floods in Adamawa, 3 dead, countless missing and displaced

Three persons have been reported dead and many others missing in a flood caused by the release of water from Lagdo Dam in Cameroon Republic, Shadrack Barub, the Secretary of Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), said at the weekend. “The incident occurred following the release of water form Lagdo Dam by the Cameroon Republic... Read More

August 27, 2012

TICKER: Presidency defends billions paid to Niger Delta ex-militants

The Presidency on Sunday defended the yearly award of about N5.6bn contracts to former Niger Delta militants to protect oil pipelines. It said the contract was in the interest of the nation. Speaking in a telephone interview with our correspondent, the Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, said Nigeria... Read More

August 27, 2012

TICKER: Cynthia Osokogu’s killers not fit to live – South-East governors

South-East Governors’ Forum on Sunday condemned the killing of Cynthia Osokogu. Cynthia, daughter of Maj-Gen. Frank Osokogu (retd), was murdered by friends she met on a socio network on July 22 at a Lagos hotel. Speaking with reporters in Nnewi on behalf of the South-East Governor’s Forum on Sunday, Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, described... Read More

August 27, 2012

TICKER: 3rd Mainland Bridge not collapsing, says FG

The Federal Ministry of Works has debunked speculations in the social media that the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, was about collapsing due to structural defects. Dominic Avishigh, the ministry’s Director of Highways Design (Bridges), on Sunday, urged the commuters to disregard the rumour. He said that a joint inspection of the bridge was first carried... Read More

August 27, 2012

Behold the future! Denrele Edun, Jason Njoku, Tonto Dikeh, Alkassim Abdulkadir others win The Future Awards

by Isi Esene If you somehow missed the biggest youth event in the country, The Future Awards (TFA), which took place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on August 26, not to worry, here are the list of the winners, their categories, and their work. YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR: IDRIS AKINBAJO. Best Use of Advocacy:... Read More

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, TFA, The Future Awards, The Future Project, winners

August 26, 2012

TICKER: Alicia Keys may put her son on her new album… plus, what’s her real name anyway?

This week, Alicia Keys mentioned her son Egypt as a possible cameo subject in her next album. She joked that even though her son only knows a couple of words, she is going to consider putting him on the album along with her. “He might need a cameo, you know what I mean? He might…He... Read More

August 26, 2012

TICKER: Comedian Eddie Griffin compares Jesus Christ to 50 Cents

In this little skit that will either make you laugh or offend you, comedian Eddie Griffin talks about why he doesn’t go to church. In the video, Griffin says that Jesus never wrote a book in the bible, but the book is all about him. He also makes some sneaky references to the sexual abuse... Read More

August 26, 2012

Live Blog: The Future Awards Season 7

The Future Awards holding in The Atrium, Port Harcourt Tear Down those walls! Live Blog 5:24pm: Key Note Speaker, Tony O. Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holding and Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation taking questions after giving his keynote address which he jotted on the airplane on his way to the Awards. 5.32pm: Tony O. Elumelu departs... Read More

August 26, 2012

TICKER: Hundreds go topless at White House protest

There will be a lot of boobs protesting in front of the White House on Aug. 26. It’s not what the protesters will be saying that makes them boobs; it’s what they will be showing, to say: We’re here. We’re topless. Get used to it. Women who want the federal government to advance the rights... Read More

August 26, 2012

TICKER: South African Brewery comes to Nigeria, production plant located in Anambra

The South African Brewery (SAB) has made its entry into the Nigerian beer and beverage industry with its production plant in Anambra State. Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, while fielding questions from newsmen, said that the SAB production plant which will be commissioned this month in the State is the biggest in sub-Saharan Africa. He... Read More

August 26, 2012

TICKER: Why us? Al-Qaeda plots fresh attacks on Nigeria, others

As the country struggles to curb the violent activities of the Islamic fundamentalist sect, Boko Haram, international intelligence agencies have uncovered plans by al-Qaeda, to launch fresh attacks on Nigeria, Ghana and two other African countries. Al-Qaeda, which was founded by the late Osama bin Laden, has launched attacks all over the world. Investigations by... Read More

August 26, 2012

TICKER: “You are too fast, 24, you have everything” – Cynthia Osokogu’s parents (continue to) speak on her sad passing

Late Cynthia Osokogu’s parents, at the weekend, disclosed that her killers demanded a ransom of N20 million from the family. They also urged the youth to learn from her death. The parents, retired army General Frank Osokogu and his wife, Joy, who were speaking out for the first time after their daughter’s death, added that... Read More

August 26, 2012

TICKER: No, no! SON destroys N1billion sub-standard goods

Dr. Joseph Odumodo, Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), announced that the agency has destroyed sub-standards products worth over N1 billion since the launch of its zero tolerance campaign. Odumodo, who disclosed this during a facility tour to Lafarge Ewekoro factory, Bio-Organic Limited, Cometstar Manufacturing Company, Homan Industries... Read More

August 26, 2012

TICKER: #AnotherReasonToCry: Nepal tightens visa requirment for Nigerians

Nepal has exempted eleven countries, including Nigeria, from its new tourist visa regime which will soon be introduced. It was disclosed on Saturday that the new visa regime is a strategy to reduce the number of foreign offenders that use Nepal as a transit route to illegally migrate into a third country, and also to... Read More

August 26, 2012

TICKER: Media shy? Don Jazzy unhappy at publicity of his donation to #SaveFunmi

It has emerged that Don Jazzy, singer and chief executive of Mavin records, is not happy at the wide coverage given by the media to his donation of N2million to Funmi Lawal, a law student diagnosed with malignant sarcoma. Lawal’s story made the headlines on August 20, 2012, with many soliciting help for her to... Read More

August 26, 2012

TICKER: Gunmen kill two in attack on bank in Yobe

An Agriculture Development Bank in Gashua town, Bade Council area of Yobe State, was attacked by a group of armed men on Saturday, leaving two people dead. The two dead men were identified by the state commissioner of police, Patrick Egbuniwe, as one policeman and one of the militants. The police said that the militants... Read More

August 26, 2012

TICKER: Sentenced: Nigerian to die for drug trafficking in Malaysia

Moses Chinedu Nwosu, a Nigerian, has been sentenced to death by a High Court in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Nwosu was found guilty of drug trafficking last year. Judicial Commissioner Mohd Zaki Abdul Wahab sentenced the 50-year-old after the prosecution successfully proved the case against him beyond doubt the case. Zaki said that Moses’ testimony amounted... Read More

August 26, 2012

26 Internet safety talking points

by Scott McCleod For Leadership Day 2012, I thought I would gather in one place many of the talking points that I use with principals and superintendents about Internet safety… Even though they may use fancy terms and know more than you do about their domain, you never would allow your business manager or special education... Read More

August 26, 2012

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: The Future is here (YNaija Frontpage)

This is one reason why moving this year’s event to Port Harcourt excites me. The more non-Lagosians get to feel the experience that is the Future Awards, the stronger the brand grows and the more likely it is to become a true representation of what the Nigerian youth is as a whole. I had been... Read More

August 26, 2012

Benue police arrest men with large cache of arms

by Isi Esene Vigilant policemen in Okpokwu Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State yesterday arrested fifteen suspects and impounded a vehicle reportedly loaded with weapons belonging to a Peoples’ Democratic Party local government chairmanship aspirant in the party’s rescheduled ward congress. The PDP ward congress has been postponed several times due to the tension... Read More

Abbas Moro, Chairman, Congress, Ejike Alaribe, LGA, Nigeria police, Okpokwu, PDP, Peoples Democratic Party

August 26, 2012

Chude Jideonwo speak to Omojuwa.com on the achievements of The Future Project

by Isi Esene On Friday, Chude Jideonwo, Executive Director of The Future Project, in a Twitter interview conducted by Japheth Omojuwa of Omojuwa.com spoke on the inspiration and aspiration of The Future Project in a no-holds-barred manner. The interview which started around noon centred on the impact of the Awards on the lives of past... Read More

adebola williams, Chude Jideonwo, Heirs Holding, japheth omojuwa, Port Harcourt, TEF, TFA, The Future Awards, The Future Project, Tony Elumelu

August 25, 2012

TICKER: Neil Armstrong, 1st man on the moon, dies at 82

Neil Armstrong was a quiet self-described nerdy engineer who became a global hero when as a steely-nerved pilot he made “one giant leap for mankind” with a small step on to the moon. The modest man who had people on Earth entranced and awed from almost a quarter million miles away has died. He was... Read More

August 25, 2012

TICKER: Sex abuse allegations rock another church

A western Pennsylvania priest has been placed on leave amid allegations of sexual abuse involving children several decades ago. The Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown said Friday that the Rev. George Koharchik, pastor of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish in Mount Union, will not be permitted to function as a priest and won’t have contact with... Read More

August 25, 2012

TICKER: Wrongly convicted and can’t go home: Judge says he can’t grant bail to inmates wrongly convicted in 1995 New York murder

Two inmates serving time for a notorious 1995 murder that the feds say the pair didn’t commit will continue rotting behind bars after a Bronx judge said he didn’t have the power to grant them bail. Judge Efrain Alvarado rejected a plan endorsed by the Bronx District Attorney’s Office to release the convicts to house... Read More

August 25, 2012

TICKER: US government cannot force tobacco firms to put big graphic health warnings on cigarette packs, an appeals court rules

The US government cannot force tobacco firms to put large graphic health warnings on cigarette packages, an appeals court in Washington has ruled. It said the government’s plan undermined free speech in America. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had wanted to put nine pictures of dead and diseased smokers to convey the dangers of... Read More

August 25, 2012

TICKER: Oil refinery blast in Venezuela kills 24, at least 50 injured

A huge explosion rocked Venezuela’s biggest oil refinery and unleashed a ferocious fire Saturday, killing at least 24 people and injuring more than 80 others in the deadliest disaster in memory for the country’s key oil industry. Balls of fire rose over the Amuay refinery, one of the largest in the world, in video posted... Read More

August 25, 2012

TICKER: Tiger escapes enclosure at German zoo, kills female keeper before being shot

A tiger escaped its enclosure at Cologne Zoo in western Germany on Saturday and killed a female keeper before being shot dead by the zoo’s director, police said. The tiger slipped through a passage between the enclosure and an adjacent storage building, where it fatally attacked the 43-year-old keeper, said police spokesman Stefan Kirchner. “It... Read More

August 25, 2012

TICKER: Empire State Building shooter Jeffrey Johnson created world of fantasy art while he stewed over losing job

Empire State Building killer Jeffrey Johnson was a man of strict routine who drew fantasy pictures of fast cars and sexy women as he stewed silently about losing his job about two years ago at Hazan Import Corp. Every morning, he put on a tan suit with brown shoes and stepped out of the apartment... Read More

TICKER: We‘ve commenced dialogue with Boko Haram – Presidency

TICKER: 13 die in car crash in Edo, caused by ‘one-way’ driving

TICKER: Floods in Adamawa, 3 dead, countless missing and displaced

TICKER: Presidency defends billions paid to Niger Delta ex-militants

TICKER: Cynthia Osokogu’s killers not fit to live – South-East governors

TICKER: 3rd Mainland Bridge not collapsing, says FG

Behold the future! Denrele Edun, Jason Njoku, Tonto Dikeh, Alkassim Abdulkadir others win The Future Awards

TICKER: Alicia Keys may put her son on her new album… plus, what’s her real name anyway?

TICKER: Comedian Eddie Griffin compares Jesus Christ to 50 Cents

Live Blog: The Future Awards Season 7

TICKER: Hundreds go topless at White House protest

TICKER: South African Brewery comes to Nigeria, production plant located in Anambra

TICKER: Why us? Al-Qaeda plots fresh attacks on Nigeria, others

TICKER: “You are too fast, 24, you have everything” – Cynthia Osokogu’s parents (continue to) speak on her sad passing

TICKER: No, no! SON destroys N1billion sub-standard goods

TICKER: #AnotherReasonToCry: Nepal tightens visa requirment for Nigerians

TICKER: Media shy? Don Jazzy unhappy at publicity of his donation to #SaveFunmi

TICKER: Gunmen kill two in attack on bank in Yobe

TICKER: Sentenced: Nigerian to die for drug trafficking in Malaysia

26 Internet safety talking points

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: The Future is here (YNaija Frontpage)

Benue police arrest men with large cache of arms

Chude Jideonwo speak to Omojuwa.com on the achievements of The Future Project

TICKER: Neil Armstrong, 1st man on the moon, dies at 82

TICKER: Sex abuse allegations rock another church

TICKER: Wrongly convicted and can’t go home: Judge says he can’t grant bail to inmates wrongly convicted in 1995 New York murder

TICKER: US government cannot force tobacco firms to put big graphic health warnings on cigarette packs, an appeals court rules

TICKER: Oil refinery blast in Venezuela kills 24, at least 50 injured

TICKER: Tiger escapes enclosure at German zoo, kills female keeper before being shot

TICKER: Empire State Building shooter Jeffrey Johnson created world of fantasy art while he stewed over losing job

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