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November 7, 2016

The Thread: Are Yemi Alade’s songs really trash?

Yemi Alade has had a great year. She released an album- MAMA AFRICA, picked up the ‘Best Female Act’ awards at the 2016 MAMAS (and was one of the three hosts at the award show). She also featured in Shell’s #makethefuture campaign video alongside five other international musicians. We have said it here “that Yemi Alade’s decision... Read More
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November 7, 2016

Opinion: Solomon Arase lied. He actually took away 24 police vehicles

by Kelvin Adegbenga The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris during an interview with journalists on Sunday, July 18, 2016, in Abuja, says his predecessor, Solomon Arase, went away with 24 police vehicles while the seven Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, who retired alongside him, also carted away between seven and eight cars each. IGP Idris said... Read More
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November 7, 2016

Opinion: Lt. Col. Abu Ali: Painful death of a gallant soldier

by Michael Jegede The news of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali, said to be the most gallant commander and efficient fighter in the Nigerian Army’s battle to crush the members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect, was received with pang of shock, tears, anguish and lamentations by Nigerians. It was really shocking... Read More
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November 7, 2016

Seyi Law’s incredible powers of witchcraft exposed in this crazy skit for MerryBet Celebrity FC (WATCH)

Watch this incredible video of ace Comedian Seyi Law stalking the sexy sports OAP Kiibati Bankole around Lagos in the most diabolical fashion possible; as we count down to the biggest football party of the year – Merrybet Celebrity Fans Challenge on December 3, 2016 at Oriental Hotel, V.I, Lagos. Buy your ticket for the event... Read More
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November 7, 2016

CyberXchange: Student winners of hackathon get over N1 million from Facebook

Last week, Facebook sponsored a hackathon at the CyberXchange conference in Lagos, Nigeria, drawing applications from more than 250 young, talented students from across the country. Out of those, 63 students were chosen to come to the CyberXchange event and work for two days on their solutions to real-world security challenges. Each team built a... Read More
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November 7, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Xvideos invites Chidinma Okeke to star in porn movie Adult film website, Xvideos has issued an invite to ex-Miss Anambra Chidinma Okeke, to star in its next casting for a pornography movie. 2. Photos from the national burial of Lt. Col Abu Ali, 6 other soldiers... Read More
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November 7, 2016

Decision to suspend arrested judges made after talks with AGF – CJN

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mahmud Mohammed on Monday said the decision to suspend arrested judges was because of communications received from the office of the attorney-general of the federation. Mohammed said this during the swearing-in of Amina Augie and Ejembi Eko as justices of the supreme court. “Certainly, the decision of the National Judicial Council at... Read More
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November 7, 2016

Buhari did not give order for the increase of fuel price – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it did not meet President Muhammadu Buhari to demand for an increase in price of petrol to N150. The corporation wrote on Twitter on Monday that it has to plans to increase the price of  premium motor spirit (PMS). “NNPC is not empowered statutorily to tinker with the... Read More
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November 7, 2016

APC legal adviser, Banire steps down over alleged N500,000 judge bribery

The National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muiz Banire has resigned over allegations of N500,000 judge bribery. Banire is being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for allegedly giving N500,000 to Justice Terseer Agbadu-Fishim of the National Industrial Court. The former Lagos Commissioner however claimed the money was a gift to the... Read More
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November 7, 2016

FG inaugurates committee over farmers, herdsmen clashes

The Federal Government on Monday inaugurated a 16-man technical committee to resolve the frequent clashes between farmers and herdsmen. Minster of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau while inaugurating the committee said it has a 2-week timeline to proffer solutions to the problem. Dambazau lamented the destruction of lives and properties that has resulted from the incessant clashes.... Read More
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November 7, 2016

Why Iyanya dumped Ubi Franklin’s MMMG label + more on The Slab with Isime

Chuks Okpani, Roqeebah Olaoniye, Ezinne Ajoku and Tolu Omoyeni join Isime Esene on The Slab this week to talk about Iyanya’s move to Mavin Records, Lagos government employing university graduates as bus conductors, and Senate’s ‘rejection’ of Buhari’s $29.9 billion loan application. “What I feel about the whole thing is that he has gotten to a... Read More
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November 7, 2016

Ondo PDP crisis: Jimoh Ibrahim wants new panel dissolved

Beluolisa Nwofor, counsel to factional candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Ondo governorship election, Jimoh Ibrahim has called for the dissolution of a new panel by Zainab Bulkachuwa. The panel was setup to hear and determine the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ondo governorship crisis. Nwofor while speaking said Bulkachuwa’s administrative decision could be... Read More
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November 7, 2016

Online publications should be patriotic in their reports – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai has urged online publications to show patriotism when reporting about terrorism, especially Boko Haram. Buratai said this while speaking with journalists at a one-day seminar on “Assessing the Threats of Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria’’. He said the online media should stop criticizing those making sacrifices for the... Read More
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November 7, 2016

The Media Blog: The Naked Convos is getting in the TV business

Remember when we mentioned our friends over at The Naked Convos making big moves? Well they’ve just announced that an adaptation of one of their story series will be released soon. In the mean time, they’ve dropped a trailer which you can see below. It’s made in conjunction with RED TV (UBA’s horse in the Nigerian bank... Read More
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November 7, 2016

Oshiomhole was more concerned about his people’s welfare – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday lauded outgoing governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole for providing infrastructures to the people of the state. Buhari said this during the commissioning of the new Central Hospital in Benin. The President said Oshiomhole opted to build roads and hospitals over a magnificent Government House. Buhari commissioned the Upper Siluko road and the... Read More
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November 7, 2016

It’s time for the Army to intensify onslaught against insurgents – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has urged the army to intensify attacks against Boko Haram fighters in the North Eastern part of the country. Buratai said this while speaking with journalists shortly after declaring open a seminar with the theme ‘Assessing the threats of Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria’ at the Nigerian... Read More
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November 7, 2016

YNaija Editorial: How to honour Lt. Col. Muhammad Abu-Ali

The life and death of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu-Ali brings into focus once again the sacrifices of the Nigerian Army in the fight against Boko Haram. Abu-Ali earned a double promotion in to Lieutenant Colonel earlier this year as a result of the bravery he has displayed on the front lines, and the outpouring of... Read More
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November 7, 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo extends Madrid contract, to reportedly earn $710,000 weekly

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a contract extension with the Spanish giants. The signing was done in the Madrid Board Room of the Santiago Bernabéu as he was accompanied by President Florentino Pérez. The Portuguese player is contracted to the club until 30 June 2021. Ronaldo is expected to reportedly earn $710,000 a week... Read More
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November 7, 2016

How Saraki lied about purchase of land – Witness

A detective with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Michael Wetkas on Monday revealed how Senate President Bukola Saraki lied on how he purchased a property in Ikoyi, Lagos. Wetkas made the disclosure at the resumed hearing of Saraki’s trial at the Code of Conduct Trial (CCT), while being cross-examined by Saraki’s lawyer, Paul... Read More
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November 7, 2016

Farooq Kperogi: Biggest scandal in oil “subsidy removal” fraud

by Farooq Kperogi To begin with, the idea that the Nigerian government is subsidizing fuel for the masses is a willfully double-tongued twaddle. Only four kinds of people believe that: the hopelessly ignorant, the mentally subnormal, masochists with a perverse thirst for self-abasement, and beneficiaries of real government subsidies such as our indolent, unproductive, and... Read More
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November 7, 2016

Reading material: What you should be reading if you work in media content (7)

1.  Because this Nevada issue is not a small one: http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2016/11/03/fivethirtyeight_predictions_on_nevada_conflict.html 2. The streaming wars have only just begun: http://techfinancials.co.za/are-we-streaming-into-political-participation-through-a-personalized-on-demand-tv-diet/ 3. Podcasts as the next frontier for content marketing: http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/why-some-big-brands-are-starting-produce-their-own-podcasts-174426 4. The US Elections will leave us with a great many lessons: http://qz.com/828700/2016-presidential-election-donald-trump-has-used-reality-tv-strategies-throughout-his-campaign/ 5. Look at VICE, refusing to slow down: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/vice-uk-grows-full-year-operating-profit-revenue-swings-loss-stock-payouts-944653
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