November 25, 2016

US embassy says Boko Haram may attack Abuja soon

The United States embassy in Nigeria has warned that an attack by terrorist group, Boko Haram was imminent in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In an emergency message to its citizens living in the FCT, the embassy urged them to be security conscious. According to them, the attackers are mostly going to target hotels used... Read More

Abuja, Attack, boko haram, foreigners, US embassy

November 25, 2016

Ondo election: Mimiko accuses INEC of injustice

Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko has said the Independent National Electoral Commission ought to postpone the governorship election in the state owing to court cases that followed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’ s primary. Mimiko said this in a press conference on Friday in Akure, stating that it was injustice on the part of the... Read More

INEC, injustice, Olusegun Mimiko, Ondo election

November 25, 2016

I won’t allow padding of 2017 budget – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said he would not allow the series of ‘injections and padding’ that characterized the 2016 budget to repeat itself with the 2017 budget. The President was quoted to have said this during a visit by members of the Governance Support Group (GSG), led by Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, at the state house, Abuja,... Read More

Cover Stories, The News Blog

2017 bydget, padding, Presidency, President Muhammadu Buhari

November 25, 2016

YNaija Analysis: Can Olusola Oke take advantage of disarray in the PDP and APC?

The Ondo governorship campaign has amplified the divisions in the PDP and APC, and Olusola Oke could be the direct beneficiary of this. Oke himself defected from the APC, after a primary process he called ‘corrupt’. That primary saw the emergence of Rotimi Akeredolu who narrowly defeat Olusegun Abraham, said to be the choice of... Read More

Cover Stories, Featured

APC, Olusola Oke, PDP

November 25, 2016

Kashamu denies PDP suspension report

Buruji Kashamu, a senator representing Ogun East district has debunk reports of his suspension by the Peoples Democratic Party in the state. The state chapter of the party had in a statement on Friday announced his suspension for anti-party activities and alleged diversion of funds. He was reportedly suspended alongside Bayo Dayo, Pegba Otemolu, Semiu... Read More

Buruji Kashamu, PDP, Suspension

November 25, 2016

#Impact365: This NGO helps youths find direction beyond formal education

Young people are vulnerable, especially in societies where they hardly get any attention and have been saddled with the task of building themselves all by themselves. Established in 2004, the Youth Rescue and Care Initiative, located in Oregun, Lagos provides empowerment and enlightenment programmes to students and youths in general, helping them develop skills, morals... Read More

Citizenship, Featured

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November 25, 2016

New frontiers: Crime fiction and everything else to expect from African literature

african literature, AkeFest16, literature, new frontiers of African writing, Ngugi wa Thiong’o

November 25, 2016

EFCC urges court to dismiss Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia’s bail application

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday urged a Federal High Court in Lagos to dismiss an application filed by Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia seeking release from the agency’s custody. The anti-graft agency had arrested her while investigating about $793,800 allegedly discovered in her domiciliary account. Counsel to the EFCC, Abdullahi Idris, said the accused will... Read More

arrest, bail, corrupt judges, EFCC, Justice Ofili Ajumogobia

November 25, 2016

[The Presidential Blog] Let us wish the Vice President a happy wedding anniversary

Today, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of the Vice President shared a post on her Instagram to celebrate 27 years of marriage between herself and Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the vice president. https://instagram.com/p/BNOqA48jzj9/ During times like this when the only appreciation in Naira (and in turn the economy) is in Kobos, we do all we can to... Read More

The Presidential Blog

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IPOB

November 25, 2016

Amnesty International releases video of soldiers killing pro-Biafra protesters (WATCH)

Amnesty International group on Thursday had accused the Nigerian Army if killing over 150 pro-Biafra agitators. However, Army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman had denied the report, stating that the rights group was trying to disturb national security. The group has released a video showing soldiers shooting at some Biafra protesters in the South East. Watch... Read More

150 pro-Biafra protesters, Amnesty International, Nigerian Army, Pro-Biafra protesters

November 25, 2016

Osun PDP suspends Omisore, 4 others for anti-party activities

A faction of the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Senator Iyiola Omisore over alleged anti-party activities. In a statement by the faction’s chairman, Soji Adagunodo and the Secretary, Bola Ajao, the party said the suspension was recommended by various local governments, senatorial districts and wards in the state. The... Read More

anti-party activities, Iyiola Omisore, Osun PDP, Suspension

November 25, 2016

Obasanjo, National Assembly have no moral right to speak about corruption – CACOL

The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders, (CACOL) has said both the National Assembly and former President Olusegun Obasanjo were both corrupt and have no moral authority to talk about corruption. Obasanjo at a forum in Lagos had said the National Assembly is the most corrupt entity in Nigeria, adding that they have continued to engage in... Read More

CACOL, corruption, Grandfather of corruption, national assembly, olusegun obasanjo

November 25, 2016

The 4-year old daughter in Aso Rock and 4 other things we learnt from Aisha Buhari today

This morning, the ladies of TVC’s Your View held an interview with Mrs Aisha Buhari, wife of the President of Nigeria. Interestingly, they didn’t make any reference to #TheOtherRoom, confirming that we have sufficiently moved on from that. The ladies –Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Uwa Salem, Jumoke Alawode, Tope Odigie and new mom, Nimah – had a number... Read More

The Presidential Blog

Aisha buhari, Aso Rock, eradication of domestic violence against women, the Presidential Blog, TVC, your view, Zulaihah Buhari

November 25, 2016

Moses Ochonu: Neoliberal globalisation, the white working class and American exceptionalism

by Moses Ochonu Much of the whining about the American working class falling victim to neoliberal globalization is rooted in American exceptionalism. Everyone else has supposedly reaped a windfall from neoliberal free trade. It is a narrative with very little sympathy for, or solidarity with, the victims of globalization around the world – particularly in... Read More

democracy, donald trump, moses ochonu, Neoliberal globalisation, the white working class and American exceptionalism

November 25, 2016

The Backstory: Between Prof Ayo Soremekun, the returning officer and the PDP

There’s a very scathing statement out there today by Ayo Fadaka, publicity secretary Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Ondo State rejecting the appointment of Professor Soremekun as the Chief Returning Officer for tomorrow’s gubernatorial elections in Ondo State. “He is NOT WELCOME here and INEC will only incur our wrath if it makes any attempt to IMPOSE... Read More

#OndoDecides, APC, Edo state, elections, FUOYE, Godwin Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu, Mimiko, Ondo State, PDP, Professor Soremekun

November 25, 2016

Opinion: Adopting subscription model for digital marketing agencies in Nigeria

by Segun Adeyemi From individual freelancers to organized corporate firms, there is an increasing number of people and companies that offer digital marketing services such as content marketing, search engine optimization, social media marketing and other similar services. Traditionally, digital marketing agencies like many service based businesses usually bill a lump sum based on a... Read More

Digital marketing, nigeria, revenue, SMEs, subscription

November 25, 2016

“Maje asked if he could tape us having sex” – Toke Makinwa tells it all in new book

Three weeks ago, Toke Makinwa first shared the teaser for her book, On Becoming. Her first effort at writing got us all anxious as we anticipated the release of her memoir, one through which she promises to share all the details of the experiences that shaped her into the woman she has become. It’s finally... Read More

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November 25, 2016

EFCC arraign Ogunlewe, FUNAAB VC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday arraigned the Vice-chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Olusola Oyewole and the institution’s bursar, Moses Ilesanmi. The men were arraigned alongside a former Minister of Works, Adeseye Ogunlewe, who is the institution’s Pro-Chancellor on 18 counts bordering on financial malpractices. The trio were... Read More

EFCC, FUNAAB, Misappropriation of funds, Moses Ilesanmi, Prof. Olusola Oyewole, Runsewe Ogunlewe

chemistry

November 25, 2016

Album review: Falz and Simi share amazing Chemistry

by Wilfred Okiche Falz and Simi brought sexy back to comedy when he appeared as a guest on the video to her hit single Jamb Question. Figuring that they had something good, they went ahead to capture lightning in a bottle with their next duet, Soldier, a project that breathed new life to the visual... Read More

Chemistry, falz, music industry, nigeria, Simi, Soldier

November 25, 2016

Borno IDP camps will be closed by May 2017 – Shettima

The Governor of Borno Kashim Shettima, says all Internally Displaced Person camps in the state would be closed down by May 29, 2017. Shettima said this on Friday in Maiduguri while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria. He said the government was working hard to rebuild towns destroyed by the Boko Haram terrorists to... Read More

boko haram, Borno, IDP Camps, insurgency, Kashim Shettima, terrorism

November 25, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: And the award for Worst Senator of the Year goes to…Dino Melaye

How can you throw such deserving title at Senator Dino Melaye? Senator of the Year award at the Senate Press Corps Awards 2016 went to Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West constituency blah blah blah… LOL! What? How is that even possible? Dino Melaye is the senator who charged at a fellow senator, Oluremi Tinubu,... Read More

The Legislative Blog

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November 25, 2016

Dolapo Osinbajo celebrates her husband, VP Yemi Osinbajo on their 27th wedding anniversary (PHOTO)

Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has celebrated her husband on the 27th anniversary of their wedding. Sharing a picture on her Instagram page on Friday Mrs Osinbajo said, “27 years with my friend. All glory to God. #WeddingAnniversary.”

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November 25, 2016

Reuben Abati: The threat of a new political party

by Reuben Abati When aggrieved politicians within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) decided to join forces with members of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) and the All Progressives Peoples Alliance (APGA) to form the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2013, they had... Read More

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November 25, 2016

Movie review: ’76 is imperfect, but therein lies the beauty

by Okon Ekpo It is the film that launched a thousand countdowns, most of them premature. The long-in-the-works, much postponed historical romance thriller directed by Nollywood fav, Izu Ojukwu is finally here. Produced by Tonye Princewill and Adonijah Owiriwa, -who shares a supporting acting role,- ’76 (formerly Lions of ‘76) is an ambitious passion project... Read More

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November 25, 2016

PDP suspends Buruji Kashamu, 7 others over anti-party activities

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Senator Buruji Kashamu for alleged diversion of funds and anti-party activities, The Cable reports. Others suspended alongside the senator include Bayo Dayo, Pegba Otemolu, Semiu Shodipo, Fatai Adeyanju, Segun Seriki, Daisi Akitan and Bowale Solaja. According to the PDP, the suspended members had been... Read More

anti-party activities, Bayo Dayo, Bowale Solaja, Buruji Kashamu, Daisi Akitan, Fatai Adeyanju, PDP, Pegba Otemolu, Segun Seriki, Semiu Shodipo

November 25, 2016

Buhari, El-Rufai, IGP should end Kaduna killings – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari, Kaduna Government, Nasir El-Rufai and the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris of not doing enough to stop the killing of innocent persons by suspected Fulani herdsmen. CAN President, Rev. Supo Ayokunle urged them to be alive to their primary responsibility of protecting lives.... Read More

CAN, herdsmen, IGP Ibrahim Idris, Nasir el-Rufai, President Muhammadu Buhari, Rev. Supo Ayokunle

November 25, 2016

Gionee S6: A new way to selfie

When the perfect comes, the good has to give way. The Gionee S6s is an ingenious craft of perfection. It comes with a back Fingerprint Shutter for capturing Selfies and a Front flash for perfect Selfies even in imperfect lighting conditions. The specifications at a glance There’s a secret inside this box, let’s unwrap... Read More

Sponsored, The News Blog

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November 25, 2016

All roads lead to the most anticipated fashion industry event in Africa

On Sunday December 11, 2016 all roads lead to the highly anticipated fashion industry event. Nigeria’s Largest Financial…

cocktails and dreses, Dressmeoutlet, event, fashion, fashion industry, first bank

November 25, 2016

Adetoye Sokunbi: Hanging out | A modern day tradition of auditioning for sex

by Adetoye Sokunbi “They have apps for dating now” an older friend once texted me, saying, “I just left a friend who said she has at least 2-3 dates a week. And tons of people across the apps, more than she could f_k, given the time she has in a day” I could tell she... Read More

Adetoye Sokunbi, dating, Fuck buddies, Netflix-and-chill, New Voices, nigeria, relationship

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