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#AmericaDecides: Hillary Clinton casts her vote

Democratic candidate in the US Presidential elections, Hillary Clinton early Tuesday cast her vote near her home in New York. Clinton had earlier arrived the Westchester County Airport, White Plains New York at about 3:38am Eastern Time in company of her husband, former president Bill Clinton. About 150 supporters were seen cheering the Democratic candidate, who... Read More

America Decides, Hillary Clinton, US Presidential Elections

Mannequin challenge – the latest viral sensation that’s got everyone freezing on the internet (WATCH)

The mannequin challenge has to be the craziest thing on the internet since the ALS ice bucket challenge. Don’t get what the mannequin challenge is? It’s this easy to pull off! Gather a group of friends, work colleagues, basketball or football team, strike any futile pose, stay still, have someone walk through the scene and... Read More

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Freeze, Mannequin challenge, online, Rae Sremmurd, social media, stay still, Video, viral

The Thread: A Donald Trump win might just be good for Nigeria

The American elections are just around the corner and folks on Twitter think that contrary to popular opinion, a Trump win will boost the Nigerian Economy. Here’s what Amara Nwankpa, IT specialist and social commentator, has this to say: Now let me offer some predictions. I could be totally off, but I think Trump stands... Read More

American elections, donald trump, global economy, Hillary Clinton, Naira value, nigeria, Oil prices

Eyiamoni Apeji: I was born right [NEXT]

by Eyiamoni Apeji I was born right. I was born with a superior opinion. Life would be so much easier if you could accept this. But you see you were also born right. You are also correct, your opinion is also superior and sometimes it is superior to mine. Sometimes, you are more correct than... Read More

corruption, law enforcement, NEXT, nigeria, Police Force

American elections, donald trump, Hillary Clinton, Nigerians in Diaspora, Politics

Moses Ochonu: Unravelling the “mystery” of Nigerian Trump supporters

by Moses Ochonu Donald Trump has Nigerian supporters and they are very vocal on social media. They troll Nigerians and Nigerians in the diaspora who support and plan to vote for Hillary Clinton. They are hard to ignore because they are worked up over the election and are fanatically committed to hating Clinton or getting... Read More

Just In: Gunmen kill 30 miners in Zamfara

Unknown gunmen have killed 30 miners in Zamfara, The Cable reports. The incident occurred on Monday night when the miners were ambushed at a mine location situated in Bindim, a community in Maru local government area of the state.

ambush, gunmen, mining, Zamfara

Militants blow up pipeline in Warri

Militants in the Niger Delta on Tuesday blew up an oil pipeline in Warri, Delta, according to AFP. Chairman of Batan community Dickson Ogugu who confirmed the incident said, “The line which was undergoing repair after the previous attack … was billed for commissioning either today or tomorrow.” Ogugu said four surveillance guards deployed to protect... Read More

Militants, Niger Delta, Oil pipeline, Trans-Forcados line, Warri

#AmericaDecides: Hillary Clinton touches down in New York on election day (WATCH)

As America elects a new President on Tuesday, the Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton returned to her home state, New York. A 84-second video footage released by CNN shows Clintonwho served the state as Senator for eight years waving to supporters as she alighted from the plane. Clinton who wore an all red outfit arrived the... Read More

bill clinton, Hillary Clinton, new york, US elections, Video

Omar-Farouq Edu: Woman [NEW VOICES]

by Omar-Farouq Edu A trophy is made of metal and I want you to imagine your body as a trophy. Exposure is not your friend, it’s your enemy that dims your shine because you start to rust and your beauty begins to fade. Where is your pride? At the very moment when an actor wins... Read More

feminism, New Voices, nigeria, patriarchy, Power, women

Abu Ali: A national hero – Gov. Sani Bello

Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has described late Lt. Col. Muhammad Abu Ali as a national hero whose battleground conduct was worthy of commendation and emulation by all Nigerians. Gov Sani Bello said the fallen officer’s discipline, gallantry, bravery, patriotism, selfless service, commitment and clear understanding of the battle space and what was... Read More

Governor Sani Bello, Lt. Col Muhammad Abu Ali, Nigerian Army

[The Legislative Blog]: Hon Jibrin premieres his anti-corruption international campaign in London

Suspended lawmaker, Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin declared via Twitter few hours ago, “I WILL NOT RETURN TO NIGERIA UNLESS MY SAFETY IS GUARANTEED”. Hon Jibrin accused the four-man cabal of House of Reps Speaker, Hon Yakubu Dogara; Deputy Speaker, Hon Yusuf Lasun; Chief Whip, Hon Alhassan Ado-Doguwa and Minority Leader, Hon Leo Ogor of “using another member... Read More

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anti-corruption, BEN TV, campaign, Hon Dogara, hon jibrin, House of Reps, Kayode Ogundamisi, London

EFCC pressurising me to incriminate Patience Jonathan – Dudafa

An aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Waripamo-Owei Dudafa, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of mounting pressure on him to incriminate former first lady, Patience Jonathan, Premium Times reports. Dudafa, who served as a senior assistant on Domestic Matters to Mr. Jonathan, made the allegation in a petition to the National Human Rights Commission.... Read More

EFCC, NHRC, Patience Jonathan, Waripamo-Owei Dudafa

Thank you Lagos! 5 things we learnt from AFRIMA 3.0

The third edition of the Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA 3.0) is now behind us, and it is now time to take stock of the event. Here are a few of the takeaways. Mixed bag on logistics: As is so common with high profile award shows in Nigeria, the event started late. Clearly, event organizers on... Read More

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AFRIMA, Award shows, lagos, lasg, ltv, NTA, Papa Wemba

Intersections: The Art X Lagos finale that changed the game

Imagine a night spent with your favourite artists while they worked at their craft – the writing, the recording, the banter with their producers, the stopping, the recording and re-recording of lines. Imagine if that experience was turned up several notches of cool by the presence of four contemporary artists -painting, drawing, sharing one big canvas, creating magic. Imagine. Using... Read More

Art fair, Art X Lagos, falana, lagos, Poe, Simi, Vector

Entertainment Roundup: Chidinma plays tricks with her IG account, Big Brother Nigeria returns after 10 years | More stories

Here are some of the stories that made headlines yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Chidinma releases new music and plays tricks with her Instagram page The 2010 MTN Project Fame winner is back with a new single, Fallen in Love. Chidinma Ekile announced the single by... Read More

Chidinma, Entertainment Roundup, Flavour, Funke Akindele, Ghana music awards, jenifa, Mr Eazi, sticky, wizkid

Indomie wins overall brand award of the year 2016

The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) which is the umbrella body for all advertisers in Nigeria on Saturday 29th of October 2016, at the MUSON center Lagos held a well attended award night tagged “ADVAN AWARDS FOR MARKETING EXCELLENCE 2016” It is the biggest brand award event in Nigeria. The award ceremony was set to... Read More

Partners, The News Blog

ADVAN, awards, brand of the year, Indomie, marketing, Marketing Excellence, PR

Aisha Buhari attends burial of slain soldiers, commiserates with families (PHOTOS)

The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has commiserated with the families of late Lt.-Col. Muhammad Abu-Ali and six others who died in the battle field. Mrs Buhari offered her condolences to the families during the burial of the soldiers on Monday at the Military Cemetry in Abuja. The wife of the President, who... Read More

Aisha buhari, condolences, Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu-Ali, national burial, Toyin Saraki

I’m not a rookie politician – Jimoh Ibrahim

Jimoh Ibrahim, factional candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo state says he is not new to politics in the state. Ibrahim who was declared as the PDP candidate by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stated this on Monday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, while speaking with... Read More

jimoh ibrahim, Ondo election, politician, Politics

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

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. Justice Ajumogobia ‘allegedly received N5m from SAN’ The case against Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court just got messier, as she has been accused of allegedly receiving N5m from a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). 2. Some Nigerians, ISIS providing support to Boko... Read More

Justice Ajumogobia, The Big 5

FG plotting to stall Nnamdi Kanu’s trial – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it has uncovered a plot by the Federal Government to stall the trial of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB said the government is perfecting plans to blackmail Justice Binta Nyako to be absent from the trial by feigning illness. IPOB, in a statement by its Media and Publicity... Read More

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DSS, FG, IPOB, Justice Binta Nyako, Justice John Tsoho, Nnamdi Kanu, President Muhammadu Buhari

Saraki mourns Lt.-Col. Abu-Ali

President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki has joined the endless list of those who have mourned the death of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu-Ali, a gallant Army officer killed by Boko Haram insurgents on Friday during an attack in Mallam Fatori, northern Borno. Saraki in a condolence message, signed by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity,... Read More

Brig. Gen. Abu Ali, Bukola Saraki, Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu-Ali, President Muhammadu Buhari

Justice Ajumogobia ‘allegedly received N5m from SAN’

The case against Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court just got messier, as she has been accused of allegedly receiving N5m from a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), The Punch reports. According to sources with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the SAN has been invited. A detective in the EFCC said, “We have... Read More

corruption, EFCC, Justice Ofili Ajumogobia, N5m, SAN

Kano blasphemy: CAN demands justice for Bridget Agbahime

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described the decision by a Kano Magistrates’ Court to set free those accused of killing a 74-year-old christian woman, Bridget Agbahime for alleged blasphemy as “highly provocative”. The Christian body expressed sadness that no one has ever been prosecuted for such crimes in the country. A statement in Abuja... Read More

blasphemy, CAN, kano, Kwamkur Samuel

The YNaija Tracklist: Troops kill 13 terrorists in Borno | Kogi gov, Bello in Germany for eye surgery

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Kogi gov, Bello in Germany for eye surgery – YNaija Ajimobi reduces salaries of political appointees by half in Oyo – YNaija Troops kill 13 terrorists in Borno – YNaija Kano blasphemy: CAN demands justice for Bridget Agbahime – YNaija $29.96bn loan not a debt trap –... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Abiola Ajimobi, clinton, obama, Oyo, pppra, salary reduction, The YNaija Tracklist, Yahaya Bello

Troops kill 13 terrorists in Borno

Troops of 119 Task Force Battalion, 8 Division Nigerian Army, deployed at Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Northern Borno State, on Sunday neutralized 13 Boko Haram terrorists in a counter attack. This is according to a statement issued on Monday night by Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman. The statement said, “The offensive which began... Read More

boko haram, Borno, Nigerian troops

Gov. Ajimobi slashes political appointees’ by half in Oyo

The Government of Oyo on Monday reduced the salaries of all political appointees in the state by 50 per cent. The Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Olalekan Ali, said the decision was taken at the last Executive Council meeting in the state. Ali said the continued drop in revenue in the state was the... Read More

Abiola Ajimobi, contract, Oyo, political appointees, salaries

Kogi gov, Bello in Germany for eye surgery

On Monday news about the health status of Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello broke. Some believe he was ill, while others say he is not. But findings by The Punch show that Governor Bello is actually in Germany to undergo surgery on his eye. According to a source the governor was accompanied to Germany by some of... Read More

eye surgery, Germany, Health, Kingsley Fanwo, Yahya Bello

Some Nigerians, ISIS providing support to Boko Haram – Buratai

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai had said terrorist group, Boko Haram gets help from some Nigerians and also other bodies like ISIS. Buhari said this on Monday while speaking with journalists after declaring open a seminar titled ‘Assessing the threats of Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria’. He said, “It is incumbent on... Read More