November 28, 2016

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. Lagos residents spend 3 out of 10 years in traffic – Report A report has said that residents of Lagos, Nigeria’s economic capital spend three out of ten years of their lives in traffic, which is an average of seven hours and twenty minutes... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

2017 budget, Akinwunmi Ambode, Bobrisky, donald trump, Lagos residents, President Muhammadu Buhari, The Big 5, traffic

November 28, 2016

Reading Material: What you should be reading if you work in media content (9)

1. Because post-Trump, rigorous and in-depth reporting is more a necessity than ever before: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/26/us/politics/donald-trump-international-business.html 2. What is “the truth”?: https://medium.com/thoughts-on-journalism/its-a-tricky-thing-this-truth-stuff-d32150e8b5cc#.t2yeuvwnk 3. Facebook, fake-news, and media vs. tech: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-38106131 4. Football Facebook?: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/nov/28/big-football-clubs-take-on-facebook-with-new-social-media-network 5. Are we all just in one huge echo chamber: https://medium.com/@girlziplocked/the-kkk-isnt-reading-the-new-york-times-op-ed-pages-978f358503be#.vpb5wxenr

donald trump, facebook, fake news, reading material, The Media Blog, US elections

November 28, 2016

American wins $421m jackpot with $2m

An American resident in Lafayette, rural Tennessee has won a lottery jackpot worth $420.9million, with a $2m ticket. According to Tennessee Lottery officials who announced the winning on Sunday, the lucky winner scooped the ninth biggest jackpot in Powerball history on Saturday. The winning ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday’s drawing in Tallahassee, Fla.,... Read More

$421m, Lottery, Powerball

November 28, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Why Buhari jailed me for 18 months – Anenih | Denial of killings by military cowardice – IPOB

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. How Buhari jailed me for 18 months – Anenih – YNaija Army council approves 8 division in Sokoto – YNaija Millions of illegal voters cost me the popular vote – Donald Trump – YNaija Denial of killings by military cowardice – IPOB – YNaija Agbaje died in LUTH,... Read More

Cover Stories, Featured, The News Blog

donald trump, IDP, IPOB, Nigerian Army, senate, The YNaija Tracklist, Tony Anenih

November 28, 2016

See exterior photos of Bobrisky’s 5-bedroom Lekki apartment

Nigerian cross dreser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky has shared exterior pictures of his five-bedroom apartment. Bobrisky, who recently moved into the apartment shared the pictures on his Snapchat, as he called out ‘haters’, telling them to “focus on their progress and stop hating”. See photos below:

Cover Stories, The News Blog

Bobrisky, haters, Lekki apartment, photos, Snapchat

November 28, 2016

Lagos residents spend 3 out of 10 years in traffic – Report

Residents of Lagos spend an average of three out of every ten years of their lives in traffic, according to a report by a Lagos-based transport firm. The survey shows that the traffic has adverse effects on the lifespan of residents of the state, as they spend an average of seven hours and twenty minutes... Read More

Health, lagos, Mr. Biodun Otunola, Planet Projects, report, Residents, traffic

November 28, 2016

How Buhari jailed me for 18 months – Anenih

A former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, Chief Tony Anenih, has revealed how he was jailed for 18 months by the military administration of Muhammadu Buhari between March 1984 and August 1985, The Punch reports. Anenih, who said this in his biography titled, ‘My Life and Nigerian Politics’ which was launched in Abuja... Read More

18 months, autobiography, jail, Politics, Tony Anenih

November 28, 2016

Ambode presents 2017 budget on Tuesday

Governor of Lagos Akinwunmi Ambode will on Tuesday, Nov.29, present the 2017 budget to the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA) for approval. A statement signed by Miss Bose Lambo, the Director, Public Affairs of the Assembly, said the presentation, which will be tabled via an appropriation bill, would commence at 10a.m. The Lagos governor... Read More

2017 budget, Akinwunmi Ambode, Appropriation Bill, lagos, Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA)

November 28, 2016

Agbaje died in LUTH, not London – Chambers

The Fred Agbaje’s Chambers on Sunday released a statement to officially announce the death of their principal, Fred Agbaje. The statement, signed by Prince Kennedy U. Osunwa and Adeniyi Pokanu said contrary to media reports Agbaje did not die in London, but at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi Araba. The lawyers described him... Read More

Adeniyi Pokanu, Chambers, death, Fred Agbaje, human rights lawyer, Kennedy U. Osunwa, Luth

November 28, 2016

Denial of killings by military cowardice – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reinstated its position that the Nigerian military killed its members, The Vanguard reports. IPOB, in a statement by its Media and Publicity Officer, Mr. Emma Powerful described the military’s action as cowardice. “The military has exhibited the greatest level of cowardice by denying that they did not shoot and kill peaceful... Read More

cowardice, denial, Emmanuel Powerful, IPOB, Military, Nigerian Army, protesters

November 28, 2016

Army council approves 8 division in Sokoto

The Nigerian Army Council has approved the establishment of the 8th Army Division in Sokoto. Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai made the disclosure on Sunday in Sokoto when he paid a condolence visit on the governor of Sokoto, Aminu Tambuwal, over the death of late Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Ibrahim Dasuki. The Army Chief however,... Read More

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November 28, 2016

Millions of illegal voters cost me the popular vote – Donald Trump

President-elect of the U.S., Donald Trump says he won the popular vote but was “rigged” out by millions of illegal voters. Trump stated this few hours ago on his Twitter account accusing the media of bias in its reportage. He wrote, “In addition to winning the Electoral College in a landslide, I won the popular... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

donald trump, Electoral College, Illegal voters, Popular votes, US election

November 27, 2016

Photos from the launch of Toke Makinwa’s memoir “On Becoming”

Media personality, Toke Makinwa is currently launching her memoir titled “On Becoming” where she shared some secrets about her life which has shaped her into who she is. She talked about her failed marriage with estranged husband, Maje Ayida. She also revealed that Maje asked that their sexual experiences be recorded on camera. Here are... Read More

launch, Memoir, On Becoming, toke makinwa

November 27, 2016

“A real man does not ask for nudes” | Our top 10 quotes reflect the mood of the nation

There hasn’t been any one week where almost everything said by our public figures managed to capture the mood of the rot in our nation as this past one. From corruption, to the lack of care for our economic situation by our leaders -or the seeming rigorous care for it by one of them. But... Read More

Atiku, Korede Bello, Obasanjo, Reno Omokri, Tinubu, toke makinwa, top 10, YNaija Sundays

November 27, 2016

Meet the real President Mugabe | See our top 10 photos of the week

Magazine covers are all the rage this week. We started the week with Emmanuel Oyeleke’s beautiful photos of Kate Henshaw on the cover of Genevieve Magazine’s #Bodifidence issue: as if we needed another reminder of how amazing Kate Henshaw is. Today, it looks like two major weekend Style digests planned to tease us: Toke Makinwa... Read More

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November 27, 2016

#OndoDecides: Akeredolu’s perserverance commendable – Tinubu

The National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor-elect of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, while calling on “disaffected” members of the party to unite. Tinubu in a statement praised Akeredolu for his perseverance and persistence in seeking that office. “Following the announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)... Read More

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Ondo election, Rotimi Akeredolu

November 27, 2016

I will reveal my next line of action soon – Jegede

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Ondo governorship election, Eyitayo Jegede has said he would reveal his next line of action soon. Jegede lost the election to Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress, who was announced winner by INEC. He said, “I should thank our people for their steadfastness. We... Read More

Eyitayo Jegede, Ondo election, PDP

November 27, 2016

Akeredolu’s journey to victory tested the party’s unity – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday congratulated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ondo governorship election for his victory at the polls. Buhari in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said the victory was well deserved one, while stating that the election tested the party’s unity.... Read More

#OndoDecides, Ondo election, President Muhammadu Buhari, Rotimi Akeredolu

November 27, 2016

6 soldiers injured, 20 insurgents killed in Borno ambush

Six soldiers attached to the 121 Task Force Battalion Pulka, who were providing security to the Caretaker Chairman of Gwoza local government area of Borno State, Hon Saeed Salisu Sambo have been injured. Some Boko Haram insurgents ambushed the chairman’s convoy around Bama town while on his way from Gwoza to Maiduguri. While speaking to... Read More

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INEC

November 27, 2016

#OndoDecides: APC commends INEC for peaceful polls

The All Progressives Congress in Ondo State has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a free and fair election in the state. Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 244,662 votes to defeat his close rivals, Eyitayo Jegede (SAN) of Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) and Olusola Oke of Alliance... Read More

#OndoDecides, APC, Ondo election, Rotimi Ajeredolu

November 27, 2016

[The Presidential Blog] Guess who’s the happiest about Akeredolu’s win

It’s Birthday man himself, Garba Shehu. The senior special assistant to the President on Media and Publicity took to twitter to congratulate Rotimi Akeredolu, the governor-elect in Ondo State saying his win was the best birthday gift he’s got. Awww! Dear @RotimiAkeredolu, your victory at the polls is the best gift for me on my... Read More

The Presidential Blog

#OndoDecides, Aketi, birthday, Garba Shehu, Rotimi Akeredolu

November 27, 2016

Barcelona star, Neymar involved in car accident

Brazilian forward, Neymar had an accident on Sunday morning while on his way to Barcelona’s training ground. According to reports, the 24-year-old’s Ferrari 458 Spider spun while he was on his way to join team-mates ahead of their La Liga clash with Real Sociedad. The forward however was unhurt and joined his teammates for the... Read More

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November 27, 2016

The Media Blog: Just look at these covers, it’s Toke Makinwa vs Maje Ayida today

T No words necessary.

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November 27, 2016

#OndoDecides: INEC declares APC Akeredolu winner

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ondo governorship election, Rotimi Akeredolu has been declared of the polls by INEC. Akeredolu with 244,842 votes defeated close rivals, Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who polled 150,380 votes and Olusola Oke of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) with 126,889 votes.

#OndoDecides, INEC, Ondo election, Rotimi Akeredolu

November 27, 2016

Those stealing from IDPs must be punished – Shehu Sani

Chairman of the Senate ad hoc committee on Humanitarian Crisis in the North East, Shehu Sani on Sunday said those found to have diverted funds meant for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) must be punished. Sani stated this in an interview shortly after a visit to Dalori IDPs camp in Maiduguri. He said “our visit... Read More

boko haram, IDPs, north-east, Shehu Sani

November 27, 2016

The Media Blog: Just look at these covers, it’s Toke Makinwa vs Maje Ayida today

No other words necessary!

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November 27, 2016

5 things we learnt from the Ondo election

by Joachim MacEbong Now that the vote counting is nearly concluded, and the official announcement from INEC is being expected, it is time to look at what we can surmise from the Ondo governorship elections. Akeredolu’s hard work pays off: Since his failure at his first attempt at the governorship in 2012, Rotimi Akeredolu began... Read More

akeredolu, debates, nigeria, Ondo

INEC

November 27, 2016

#OndoDecides: Final results announced by INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the final results from all Local Governments in Ondo State. Here are the results: 1-Ondo West AD. 7154 APC. 10672 PDP. 17382‎ ‎2-Irele AD. 6,710. APC. 11,138. PDP. 5,907 ‎3-Ifedore AD. 4,629. APC. 10,958. PDP. 6,747 ‎4-Akoko North East AD. 5,367 APC 13,645 PDP. 6,496‎ 5-Ileoluji/Okeigbo AD 4525... Read More

#OndoDecides, APC, Final results, Ondo elecrion, PDP

November 27, 2016

Photos from the premiere of “The Wedding Party”

The premiere of ‘The Wedding party’ by Kemi Adetiba on Saturday was a star-studded affair. Dignitaries at the event were BankyW, who debuted with the movie, Adesua Etomi, Sola Sobowale, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ali Baba, Ireti Doyle, Enyinna Nwigwe, AY Makun, EmmaOhMyGod, Saka, Kunle Idowu (Frank Donga), Ikechukwu, Beverly Naya, Somkele Idhalama, and Zainab Balogun. Minister of Information, Culture... Read More

Banky W, Kemi Adetiba, photos, premiere, The Wedding Party

November 27, 2016

The Thread: PDP should know by now that rebranding goes beyond mocking APC |#OndoDecides

We are still waiting on the final results of the Ondo governorship election. But from what we have seen so far, Akeredolu, the APC candidate appears to be taking it home. As a matter of fact, Akeredolu is already convinced of his victory, he has already issued a statement a priori. As usual, people have... Read More

akeredolu, APC, election, nigeria, Ondo, PDP, Politics

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