Dear Molara Wood, your disdain for #BringBackOurGirls is a failure of judgement

BREAKING: Senate confirms Augie, Eko as Supreme Court Justices

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of Justice Amina Augie (Kebbi/North-West) and Justice Eko Ejembi (Benue/North-Central) as Justices of the Supreme Court. President Muhammadu Buhari had submitted the names to both justices to the Senate for confirmation. The confirmation was done by Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu who chaired plenary.

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Femi Fani-Kayode: A hater of women and a president from the dark ages

by Femi Fani- Kayode “Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me”- Psalm 23. I recited this scripture three times and waited on the Lord quietly and calmly when I heard that my wife... Read More

Ado-Ekiti, Ayo Fayose, Buhari, Ekiti, nigeria, recession

Samuel Ogechukwu: “They tell you you’re not supposed to be thinking such depressing thoughts…” [Nigerian Voices]

by Samuel Ogechukwu They tell you to cheer up. You try to convince yourself to and fail. Then they pull you down with that phrase “there are many you’re better than, ” as if you’re purposefully hurting yourself…as if the war in your head means nothing. Sometimes you feel helpless, you feel the dark... Read More

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The Film Blog: Abeg, calm down Oreka

This morning, we woke up on The Film Blog (TFB) to find out that Oreka Godis, one of our favorite radio presenters (even though she of course won’t believe it, because in this country, even supposedly intelligent people cannot stomach praise if you add just one piece of criticism to it), had begun to attack... Read More

BREAKING: Arrested judge, Ademola withdraws from Dasuki’s trial

Justice Adeniyi Ademola, one of the judges arrested by the Department of State Security has withdrawn from the trial of former National Security Adeviser, Sambo Dasuki, The Cable reports. Ademola withdrew from the trial on Tuesday before the court, stating that the DSS had accused him of receiving bribes in connection to the case. The DSS had... Read More

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The Media Blog: ‘Linda Ikeji S’ is launching on November 1 – “That’s the something big,” she says

“When I said something big is coming, I didn’t mean this office, or all of this,” Linda Ikeji told one of us two weeks ago. “That’s just office space – that’s not really a product or service. Linda Ikeji S is the big thing that is coming.” Then she proceeded to tell us what Linda... Read More

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Cheta Nwanze: Let’s not be distracted

by Cheta Nwanze It’s been a wild few weeks for me, careening through quite a few Nigerian states, not spending more than a night at a time in one place (except in Enugu where I spent two nights because of the tribalism of Nsukka people), and talking to people across the length and breadth of... Read More

Aso Rock, CBN, Federal Government, Presdient Buhari, recession, Religion

Did you miss Chimamanda’s piece for the New York Times? | Summary: She LOVES Michelle Obama

by Dolapo Adelana Chimamanda Adichie joined three others, including Hollywood’s Rashida Jones to write tributes to America’s gift-of-a-First-Lady, Michelle Obama. And of course, beauty ensues. It starts off as poetry: She had rhythm, a flow and swerve, hands slicing air, body weight moving from foot to foot, a beautiful rhythm. In anything else but a... Read More

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The Film Blog: 3 comments provide an important minority view on Room 315

We came across these two comments, and as far as minority views go on this debate about plagiarism, they are useful. There’s this one: Commodore October 17, 2016 at 2:33 pm There is no saga. Wana and her cohorts are just being silly. As someone who knows her personally, I find this incredibly disappointing because... Read More

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#ChibokGirls release: Babangida commends FG

Former head of state General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida on Monday commended the Federal Government on the release of 21 Chibok girls. In a statement issued by the head of his media office, Mallam Mahmud Abdullahi on his behalf, Babangida said, “It was a thing of joy for the girls to have been reunited with their... Read More

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The Film Blog: From #TheOtherRoom to #Room315 (and what we think)

In case you were looking for a room controversy that actually worth your time, rather than the teenage-boy fantasies of an over-indulged President, well yesterday the good guys at YNaija’s Conversations desk kept one for you. We thought this would be a storm in a tea cup when we first caught wind last week. But... Read More

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67 students make first class in University of Ilorin

The University of Ilorin will on Friday graduate 8,038 students. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Abdulganiy Ambali, made this disclosure during a press briefing on Monday. Mr. Ambali disclosed that the figure comprises 1,903 Postgraduate, 6609 Undergraduate of First Degree and 66 Diploma graduands. A breakdown of the figures show that the Postgraduate graduands consist... Read More

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The Media Blog: Ha, these people just totally destroyed ‘DJ Cuppy Takes Africa’

If you don’t know ‘DJ Cuppy Takes Africa’, which launched on the brand new Fox Life last week, we can’t help you really. And if you don’t know who DJ Cuppy is, shior, what are you even doing on this blog in the first, place. Three people who know her and know her show, and... Read More

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

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. Why we arrested Fani-Kayode’s wife – EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has given reasons why it arrested the wife of a former Minister of aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode. In a statement issued on Monday by the anti-graft agency’s spokesperson, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren,... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: President Buhari, Hon Jibrin and the anti-corruption sham

Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin still gets media coverage. With every – no longer shocking – revelation, Nigeria’s foremost whistleblower still gets the attention of the press. But that’s where it ends, sadly. The APC, his political party, after issuing a warning to him to desist from making the budget padding allegations public has stopped responding to... Read More

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Corrupt judges committing crime against humanity – Sagay

The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), on Monday, said corruption offences committed by members of the judiciary should be termed as a crime against humanity. Sagay who defended the recent arrest of some judges by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) said, an ordinary man could be guilty... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Dakore Egbuson performs at Felabration concert, Wizkid and R2Bees drop new single | More stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. Nollywood Actress, Dakore Egbuson makes singing debut at Felabration This has to be the most unanticipated entertainment news item so far in the week as Nollywood actress, Dakore Egbuson who recently turned 38 shocked... Read More

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Majority of children in IDP camps don’t know their parents – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday described the heavy weight his government has to bear due to the huge number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country. Buhari who had a meeting with the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mr. Peter Maurer, at the Aso Rock Presidential villa said about 60 per... Read More

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#TrumpTapes: Billy Bush officially leaves NBC

Billy Bush has officially left NBC following the 2005 lewd tape he featured in alongside U.S. Republican candidate Donald Trump. Bush who was a co-host of the “Today” show was suspended over the video has been released by the network who announced his departure on Monday. “I am deeply grateful for the conversations I’ve had... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Why we arrested Fani-Kayode’s wife – EFCC | NUC stops diplomas in universities | How JTF killed 3SC player – Father

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. How Fayose secured release of Fani-Kayode’s wife from EFCC – YNaija Why we arrested Fani-Kayode’s wife – EFCC – YNaija NUC stops diplomas in universities – YNaija How JTF killed 3SC player – Father – YNaija Pwer generation dips to 4157.8mW – Vanguard Nigeria seeks $15bn upfront oil... Read More

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How JTF killed 3SC defender – Father

Rueben Izu, father of the late Shooting Stars of Ibadan (3SC) player who was killed on Sunday says his son was shot at close range by members of the Joint Task Force (JTF), The Punch reports. Joseph’s father said his son had gone to their hometown in Okaki, Rivers to check on his wife before he met... Read More

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NUC stops diplomas in universities

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has scrapped crapped sub-degree diploma programmes in the Nigerian University System (NUS). The Commission also called on universities to start winding up such programmes. The NUC said such programmes were no concern of the universities but that of polytechnics urging them to develop their research base while working assiduously to improve... Read More

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Why we arrested Fani-Kayode’s wife – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has given reasons why it arrested the wife of a former Minister of aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode. In a statement issued on Monday by the anti-graft agency’s spokesperson, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, the commission said it took the action when it was informed that Mrs. Precious Fani-Kayode attempted to withdraw... Read More

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Blessing Iyamadiken: Love was… [Nigerian Voices]

by Blessing Iyamadiken Love was… Growing up, I wanted a certain degree of love and affection, one that wasn’t just about school fees being paid, or about being fed or housed, as these are the normal things that any child should have. I wanted more, more love, more affection, but most importantly, I wanted peace in... Read More

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education, FAMILY, life, Love, nigeria, Relationships

After meetings with Buhari, Merkel closes her doors to Nigerian migrants

It only been three days after the Germany-Nigeria bilateral talks that somehow got overshadowed by the domestic squabble between President Buhari and his wife, Aisha Buhari over totally unrelated matters. President Buhari was in Germany for a few days meeting with the German leaders including Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss several issues ranging from the fight... Read More

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How Fayose secured release of Fani-Kayode’s wife from EFCC

On Monday Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose stopped officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from taking the wife and son of a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode into custody. According to reports, Mrs Precious Fani-Kayode who was a guest of the governor had paid a visit to an Access Bank... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Nike Orimolade: Communication Service Tax is not the change we need

by Nike Orimolade President Muhammadu Buhari rode into government on ‘people power’ which ushered in a change agenda with the aim of rescuing the ship of state and Nigerians from a rudderless government while providing an environment that is enabling for good living. However, Nigerians are bemused that the government and the National Assembly have... Read More

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October 17, 2016

The Thread: Room 313 vs Room 315 | When new Nollywood took itself on

New Nollywood is in a tizzy over theft and plagiarism of the creative work Room 315. Wana Udobang, multimedia journalist, poet and filmmaker is butting heads with filmaker, Niyi Akinmolayan over the upcoming release of the short film Room 315. Wana’s argument is that the film is premised on her work Room 313, which is a series... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Buhari should face me like a man instead of detaining my wife, son – Fani-Kayode

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode on Monday alleged that his wife, Mrs. Precious Fani-Kayode and 8-month old son was detained by operatives of the EFCC in Ekiti State. In a statement, Fani-Kayode said his wife had gone to visit the governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose and had gone to a commercial bank to... Read More