Opinion: Nigerians killed the naira, only nigerians can revive the naira

Ondo election: Jegede’s case due for Tuesday at Appeal Court

The Court of Appeal has fixed Tuesday November 1, 2016 as its hearing date for the application of Eyitayo Jegede, Ondo candidate of the Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), The Cable reports. The Court was approached by Jegede to upturn the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC had on Thursday named Jimoh Ibrahim... Read More

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$29.96 billion, 33000 | 5 numbers that mattered this week

$29.96bn – The amount of loan the Federal Government of Nigeria plans to borrow from the World Bank, African Development Bank, Japan International Co-operation Agency, Islamic Development Bank and China Exim Bank in the next three years. N2.1trn – The total amount Nigeria lost to the activities of militants in the Niger Delta region from... Read More

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Farooq Kperogi: The coming petrol price hike and NNPC’s subterfuge

by Farooq Kperogi Another petrol price hike is coming. It’s not a matter of “if”; it’s a matter of “when.” So either brace yourself for it or get ready to fight it. Of course, I’d be the happiest person to be wrong about this. Every petrol price hike follows an unfailingly well-worn pattern in Nigeria.... Read More

Buhari, Cabal, corruption, deregulation, nigeria, Petrol hike, subsidy

The Thread: “I’ve been scammed…” | #SalamIsScam

@Yve_Diaries- real name Kene- is mourning the loss of her 100k with nothing to show for it. According to her, she had employed a photographer to take pictures of her clothing line which she has just launched, and brother Salaam, the photographer, took off to Turkey without so much as a by your leave. Now... Read More

419, Kene, nigeria, Salaam, scam artists

Rahama Sadau joins Akon on the set of ‘The American King’ (PHOTOS)

Rahama Sadau has joined musician Akon on the set of the movie, ‘The American King’. Rahama who was banned from Kannywood was invited by Akon weeks back to feature in the movie directed by Jema Amata. Akon shared the pictures on Saturday on his Twitter account. He wrote, “With @Rahama_Sadau and @A_Yinna on set of “The American King”... Read More

Opinion: Niger Delta Development and the fierce urgency of now

by John Effiong In Charles Dickens seminal novel, A tale of two cities, which was first published in 1859, the author opens up by positing that, “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times,…it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope,... Read More

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Pius Adesanmi: Social shaming and the measure of Nigeria’s civilization

by Pius Adesanmi The true measure of a society or a civilization, goes an aphorism, lies in how she treats her weakest members. Between France, the United States, and Canada, I have lived continuously now for nearly 20 years in imperfect civilizations and cultures that are obsessed with the weak, the poor, the minority, and... Read More

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Female suicide bombers behind Maiduguri attack – Army

The Nigerian Army says Saturday’s attack in Maiduguri was carried out by two female suicide bombers. Deputy spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Mustapha Anka says it is doing all in its power to track the perpetrators. “Troops and security agencies have been mobilised and the injured have been evacuated while efforts are ongoing to comb... Read More

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Vlogger, Vera Ezimora lets you in on her experience back in Nigeria (WATCH PT. 3)

After 16 years out of Nigeria, vlogger, Vera Ezimora finally took a trip back to the motherland this August with her daughter, Ada Verastic, and she has a vlog post to tell the story. This is the third series. Catch up on episodes 1 and 2 here and here. In this week’s episode, Vera wraps... Read More

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Indomie extends celebrity ‘You Like No Other’ pack to TY Bello, MI, Olajumoke and others

The ‘Land is Green’ crooner, TY Bello and a host of other celebrities have been included in the ‘Celebrity You Like No Other’ campaign making waves in the country by Nigeria’s leading Noodle brand-Indomie. The brand which currently appreciating and celebrating the uniqueness of talents in various fields of endeavor, has increased the scope of... Read More

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BLOOD MONEY VIII: They called him Isaac

Last month, YNaija.com launched its Monthly Citizenship Dispatches, which explores in detail, the lives and realities of Nigerian citizens across the country. This month, the dispatches come from the Niger Delta, where our reporters have spent weeks digging deep into a part of the country oft reported about and sadly still mis-understood. These are the... Read More

Citizenship, Featured

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I am in charge of Nigeria not Mamman Daura – Buhari (WATCH)

President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed claims that he is not in control of the Presidency. Buhari made the clarification while responding to a question on The Osasu Show. In his response Buhari made reference to Sahara Reporters saying, “I don’t know where they get their news from. “I stood for the election, I visited every local government in... Read More

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Fake Army officer arrested in Ondo

The Nigerian Army has arrested one Mike Ajulo who parades himself as an Army officer in Ose Local Government of Ondo State. The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena Cantonment, Capt. Ojo Adenegan, stated this in a statement on Saturday. The statement reads, “A fake Army officer, Mike Ajulo, from Ose Local... Read More

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American designer, Tracy Reese to share her fashion branding experience at the GTBank Fashion Weekend

Tracy Reese’s eponymous collection is highly regarded in the global fashion industry and widely coveted by women of diverse tastes and backgrounds. Reese’s designs have been featured in top fashion publications and she counts amongst her clientele, global personalities such the First Lady of the USA, Michelle Obama, Hollywood actress Sarah Jessica Parker and Grammy... Read More

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No burial in Benin kingdom till January – Traditional council

The Benin Traditional Council says it has not rescinded its decision halting burial ceremonies in the kingdom. In a statement dated, October 26, 2016, written by the council secretary, Frank Irabor it said the prohibition of funeral activities is still in place as coronation activities for the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II will end on December 31st,... Read More

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Leave matter, Subomi Plumptre and others are well within their rights + more on The Slab with Isime

It’s The Slab with(out) Isime this week – we have Emeka Nwankwo hosting the crew – Tolu, Roqeebah, and Biodun – this time. The topic? Bobrisky’s suitability (or not) for the New Media, Citizens and Governance Conference organized by Enough is Enough Nigeria in Abuja on Thursday. Is it alright to lump ‘professionals’ like Subomi... Read More

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Witty: The Yale Record refuses to endorse Hillary Clinton

After receiving a series of endorsements for her presidential ambition, Hillary Clinton would have been delighted to receive one from her Alma mater Yale University. However, in an hilarious manner The Yale Record, the campus humour magazine of Yale University said it would not endorse her. Read below: In its 144-year history, The Yale Record... Read More

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I was tagged impotent – Seyi Law

Comedian Seyi Law has expressed his delight at being a father after several disappointments. But it had not been easy for Seyi Law and his wife who had their first child after a waiting period of five years. In an interview with The Punch, the comedian said he was labelled impotent by many people. He said,... Read More

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BLOOD MONEY VII: The Asaba massacre

Citizenship

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Movie review: Oloibiri is not the definitive Niger Delta narrative

by Okon Ekpo As we were taught in school, oil was first discovered in Nigeria in commercial quantities in a sleepy little village in Rivers state named Oloibiri. As events have proven, that discovery has been both gift and curse as it has enriched the nation’s coffers immeasurably, but plunged the host community and others... Read More

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UN negotiates release of 876 children linked to Boko Haram

The United Nations has negotiated the release of 876 children detained by Nigeria’s army and security forces, a senior official said. According to UNICEF’S Regional Director for Western and Central Africa, Manuel Fontaine who visited the Northeast region, the children had been held in the barracks in Maiduguri. The detained children are from areas liberated by the military.... Read More

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Maiduguri blast: 9 dead, 24 injured – NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says nine persons lost their lives while twenty four persons were left injured and have been taking to various hospitals. The blast hit two locations in the city of Maiduguri, the Borno capital early Saturday morning.

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Highlight of Day 3 at the Heineken LFDW 2016: Beata, will you marry me?

When JohnsonJohnson began the showcase of his collection on the runway last night with Noble Igwe as the front liner, li…

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The Thread: Bobrisky speaks like Jesus

In the last last few days the media has been awash over the invitation of Nigerian male barbie Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky to a New Media event. His invitation sparked controversy as several other speakers pulled out of the event. Amongst those who pulled out were the special assistant to the President on New Media... Read More

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SME100 Nigeria presents the Lagos Small Business Summit 2016 | Register now!

The Lagos Small Business Summit organised by SME100 Nigeria is a platform that brings together government leaders and small business owners; who are innovative game changers in their various sectors. The objective of the summit is to discuss the impact that innovation and data have on all sectors of the economy and the role each... Read More

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BREAKING: Twin bomb blasts rock Maiduguri

Many people are feared dead as two bombs exploded in Maiduguri, the Borno capital on Saturday. The first bomb exploded in front of the Bakassi Internally Displaced People (IDP) Camp along Maiduguri-Damboa, second happened at the NNPC station. The incidents have been confirmed by the The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) who have sent rescue teams to the... Read More

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Dele Momodu: Another look on how to tackle unemployment

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, let me say that nothing worries me more than the lack of jobs for our teeming youths. I have lost count of how many requests I get daily from unemployed graduates and non-graduates seeking any kind of job. Some have been out of jobs forever and they’ve been out of school... Read More

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Kaffy is an attention seeker – Davido’s manager

Celebrity dancer Kaffy on Wednesday in a video she shared on her Instagram account accused Nigerian musicians of treating dancers poorly. During the outburst, she called out Davido for his treatment of dancers at The Three Thrones concert held at the weekend. But Davido’s manager, Kamal Ajiboye, in an interview with The Punch said Kaffy was seeking for... Read More

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“Everything you wish or want, you can absolutely achieve!” | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Ezinne Chinkata

Ezinne Chinkata is a fashion and style entrepreneur with a difference – she is the founder of the Zinkata Brand which has a lifestyle website, fashion boutique, and a fashion consultancy. In our interview with her, she talks about her style influence, successes and plans for the future. In your own words, introduce Ezinne Chinkata to... Read More