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November 10, 2016

AFRIFF training gets a boost from Canon… as festival begins this weekend

Supporting Africa International Film Festival, AFRIFF’s developmental initiative for young African filmmakers, Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) is partnering the former for this year’s edition of the festival, which begins this Sunday, November 13. As part of the week-long event whose activities are spread across the Filmhouse-IMAX, Genesis Cinema and Silverbird Cinema, Victoria Island... Read More
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November 10, 2016

Just In: Fani-Kayode granted N50m bail

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted spokesperson for the Goodluck Jonathan campaign organisation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode bail in the sum of N50m, The Cable reports. Fani-Kayode was arraigned before Justice James Tsoho on Thursday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a five-count charge of money laundering to the tune of... Read More
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November 10, 2016

Just In: Bomb scare near shopping mall in Abuja

There are indications that a parcel suspected to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), has been found under the Jabi bridge, near Shoprite shopping mall, Abuja, The Punch reports. The police in Abuja has cordoned off access to the bridge as motorists have been directed to take alternative routes. Operatives of the anti-bomb squad are currently on... Read More
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November 10, 2016

Outstanding Young Achievers (OYA) Awards unveils nominees list

The organizers of the Outstanding Young Achievers (OYA) awards have unveiled the full nominees list of the 2016 edition of the awards. It should be recalled that OYA AWARDS issued out a call for nominations in May, which ended on September 15th. Of the 20 categories listed, 19 were open for nominations by the public. OYA... Read More
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November 10, 2016

Anti-Trump protests hit American cities

Protests have arisen in at least ten cities over the emergence of Donald Trump as President-elect of the United States. Protests were underway in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, D.C., Portland, Ore., St. Paul, Minn. and several other cities. The protesters are carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Not my President”, “Deport... Read More
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November 10, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Brad Pitt cleared in child abuse investigations, Yemi Alade featured in Fader magazine | More stories

Here are some of the stories that made news yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Brad Pitt cleared after investigation into child abuse allegations Brad Pitt has been cleared of abusing his 15 year old son, Maddox on a private jet in September. The Los Angeles County... Read More
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November 10, 2016

Custody battle: Rahma Indimi accuses Babangida of sending thugs to abduct their children

The child custody battle between Rahma Indimi and her ex-husband Muhammad Babangida just got messier as she has accused him of sending thugs to kidnap their children. Writing on her Instagram page early Thursday morning Rahma said the incident had left the children traumatised. She wondered why her ex-husband, son of former Head of State... Read More
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November 10, 2016

Innovators and entrepreneurs rewarded at the 2016 Etisalat Prize for Innovation [PHOTOS]

The 2016 edition of the Etisalat Prize for Innovation reached a climax as “OneMedical” and “Dresses by Aloli” were announced winners of the prestigious Prize with the former emerging the winner in the Most Innovative Product/Service category while the latter came tops for the Most Innovative Idea category. At a colourful presentation ceremony, which held... Read More
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November 10, 2016

‘I did not kill Kudirat Abiola’- Al-Mustapha

Former Chief Security Officer, CSO, to late military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd) on Wednesday said he did not kill Kudirat Abiola, The Vanguard reports. He made the remark at the sixth edition of Dr. Fredrick Fasehun annual public lecture in Akure. The lecture had the theme: “The Nigerian quest for... Read More
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November 10, 2016

It’s time to come party out of the box with Sound Sultan

Come party with Sound Sultan @soundsultan as he launches long-awaited Album in four years at eu-pho-ri-a @euphoria_ng 1st Floor, Maryland Mall, Maryland, Lagos, Nigeria. Sound Sultan and his Band is set to bring down the roof with the release of revved up naija-ninja energy that’s been unseen or unheard of in the Nigerian music scene... Read More
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November 10, 2016

CJN Mahmud retires without successor

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed will on Thursday bow out of the Bench of the Supreme Court after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70 years. However, Mohammed will be stepping out without a successor, as President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to appoint a successor. By virtue of Section 231 of the 1999 Constitution... Read More
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November 10, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Senate withdraws grazing bill | Ondo election: Mimiko relocates to Abuja

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Ondo election: Mimiko relocates to Abuja – YNaija Dasukigate: EFCC to arraign Fani-Kayode on Thursday – YNaija AFCON winner to receive $4m – CAF – YNaija Senate withdraws grazing bill – YNaija Teacher arrested for having anal sex with 10-year-old boy – YNaija FG plans tariff review to... Read More
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November 10, 2016

Buhari had no plan to lead Nigeria – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says Nigerians are going through untold hardship under the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government. The Vice-Chairman of the party in the North-East, Emmanuel Njiwah, stated this in Yola, on Wednesday, saying the All Progressives Congress (APC) had no plan to lead Nigeria. Njiwah, a member of the Senator Modu Sheriff faction... Read More
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November 10, 2016

Senate withdraws grazing bill

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday put to bed debate on the controversial bills for the establishment of Grazing Areas Management Agency and another for the establishment of National Ranches Commission. The bills – “A Bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of Grazing Areas Management Agency and for other related Matters, 2016 sponsored by... Read More
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November 10, 2016

Ondo election: Mimiko relocates to Abuja

The Governor of Ondo, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, says he has relocated to Abuja on a part-time basis in order to ensure justice for Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, candidate of the Ahmed-Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to The Punch, Mimiko made the remark while speaking in Akure on Wednesday at a programme in honour of... Read More
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November 10, 2016

Teacher arrested for raping 10-year-old boy

The Police Command in Oyo on Wednesday said it had arrested a 20-year-old primary school teacher, Collins Obi, for raping a 10-year-old boy in Ibadan, The Punch reports. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Adekunle Ajisebutu, said the teacher committed sodomy on November 5, 2016. Ajisebutu said, “The 20-year-old primary schoolteacher was arrested for having anal... Read More
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November 10, 2016

Dasukigate: EFCC to arraign Fani-Kayode on Thursday

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Thursday arraign a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode. Fani-Kayode is being charged for money laundering by the anti-graft agency for allegedly receiving N26m from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). The PDP chieftain is the sole defendant in the fresh charges numbered, FHC/ABJ/CR/140/2016, before... Read More
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November 9, 2016

I will tear my green card when Trump is sworn as US President – Soyinka

Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has said he won’t go back on his words that he would tear his green card if Donald Trump wins the US Presidential election. Soyinka had earlier vowed to tear his green card if Trump emerges victorious while speaking to students of Oxford University, After the elections, Soyinka told The Interview... Read More
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November 9, 2016

Opinion: Help, our good Bishop sits on a business empire in the name of God

by Albert Afeso Akanbi From the very day man began to beseech the Gods, from the time many began claiming to hear from above, the line ‘Thus saith the Lord’ has not ceased to have great import for our species. Countless men have risen throughout history wielding this line like some magic wand, getting a large... Read More
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November 9, 2016

#AmericaDecides: Here are our winners and losers from the U.S presidential elections

It will go down in history as the most surprising victory in any elections in the world – we think. Today, 9th November 2016, Americans made their choice of a president – Donald John Trump, Sr., New York businessman and Republican candidate will be the 45th President of the United States when he is sworn... Read More
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November 9, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. Obama congratulates Trump, to meet President-elect on Thursday at the White House U.S. President Barack Obama has congratulated President-elect Donald Trump via telephone on his victory, according to a White House statement. 2. Full transcript of Hillary Clinton’s concession speech Democratic candidate at the just concluded... Read More
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