October 16, 2016

Buhari didn’t travel to Germany for medicals – Okorocha

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha on Sunday dismissed a statement that President Muhammadu Buhari traveled to Germany to seek medical attention to an undisclosed ailment. A former lawmaker, Dr Junaid Mohammed had said Buhari went to treat an undisclosed illness while deceiving Nigerians with a state visit. But Rochas who traveled with the President denied... Read More

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October 16, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 21 released Chibok girls finally meet their parents The 21 Chibok girls who were recently released by terrorist group, Boko Haram finally arrived Abuja on Sunday, reuniting with their parents after 900 days. 2. Buhari attempts to defend ‘my wife belongs to my kitchen’ statement... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Eye on Buhari: The good, the bad and the ugly

President Buhari has had quite a rollercoaster week. From starting out pretty great with the news of the release of the girls to being a public ridicule to the world over domestic ‘banter’. Here are the events that took place this past week by the President. October 10 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday handed over two... Read More

October 16, 2016

Minister appeals against comments that can jeopardise release of remaining Chibok girls

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appealed to commentators and analysts to refrain from making statements that can jeopardize the release of the Chibok girls who are still in captivity. The Minister made the appeal on Sunday in Abuja at a special thanksgiving Church Service and reunion of the 21 girls... Read More

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October 16, 2016

21 released Chibok girls finally meet their parents (WATCH)

The 21 Chibok girls who were recently released by terrorist group, Boko Haram finally arrived Abuja on Sunday, reuniting with their parents after 900 days. Bulama Modu Lawal, the Vice Principal of GSS Chibok, from where the girls were taken more than two years ago, expressed appreciation to the federal and Borno State governments for... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Now is the time for Buhari to rejig his cabinet – Melaye

A senator representing Kogi West, Senator Dino Melaye has said President Muhammadu Buhari should rejig his cabinet now that it is still possible. He wrote this on his Twitter page while reacting to reports that wife of the President, Aisha Buhari said Buhari’s cabinet needs to be reshuffled. Melaye said it would be too late... Read More

October 16, 2016

‘It’s her job to look after me’ and 6 other (ridiculous) things Pres. Buhari has ever uttered

*types hesitantly* President Muhammadu Buhari needs to know that we try, we try so hard not to write these things. Apart from that time in 2015 when he gave his presidential speech and won our hearts with the phrase, “I belong to everybody and i belong to nobody” (which has turned out to be an empty... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Dear Reuben Abati, Nigeria’s problems are caused by men, not spirits

by Joachim Mac-Ebong Since the end of the Jonathan administration, Reuben Abati has returned to his prolific commentary on Nigerian politics and society, sometimes writing three or four times a week. In all this, he has rarely dwelt on life as Goodluck Jonathan’s media aide. He dabbled into it in the immediate aftermath of leaving... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Just In: Killer herdsmen take over chiefdom in Kaduna

Some killer herdsmen have taken over a chiefdom in Kaduna State after killing scores of people, Leadership reports. According to the newspaper, the attack on godogodo kingdom in Jema’a local government started at 6pm on Saturday, lasting for 12 hours. It has alleged that herdsmen are behind the attack.

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October 16, 2016

Attention, please: The Akwa Ibom government is now pimping out its women

If you know what’s happening in this photo, please step forward and explain to the rest of us… This is an actual, non-ironic article written in the official magazine of the Akwa Ibom state government, Dakkada. In 2016. On print. Shared with the world. Let’s interprete it: “Visit our state and take your pick!... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Police, soldiers clash in Ebonyi

The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed that some of its officers were involved in a clash with soldiers on Saturday evening. The Police Public Relations Officer in the State, DSP George Okafor made the confirmation, stating that the issue has been resolved. A witness narrated that trouble started when the policemen stopped the soldiers’... Read More

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October 16, 2016

From Saudi Arabia to Thailand, here are the top photos from the past week

The week saw even more disasters as Saudi-led airstrikes continued in Yemen and Thailand lost its king of 70 years. Here are the top photos of the week. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump responds as Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton answers a question during the second presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis, on... Read More

October 16, 2016

Dear Garba Shehu, do you still claim Buhari was ‘only joking’?

by Akan Ido It must be hard to be President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesman right now. Very hard. Working overtime cracking permutations to get the right twist on every wrong statement made by the President – a task that has proved much too difficult for Femi Adesina, Buhari’s special adviser on media and publicity. Every single attempt... Read More

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October 16, 2016

YNaija Analysis: With this second interview, Buhari proves he is exactly like Donald Trump

Garba Shehu should not have bothered. He really shouldn’t have. In the aftermath of Buhari’s misogynistic comments about his wife’s place, while standing right next to the female Chancellor of Germany, the Presidential spokesman rushed to the defence of his principal like a knight in shining armour, to save the day. Perhaps in his mind,... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Omoigui Osasogie: Do music that impacts positively on our youth [NEXT]

by Omoigui Osasogie Music is a form of entertainment whether secular or religious. According to the Oxford dictionary, music is an arrangement of sounds of one or more voices or instruments. Thoughts and emotions could be expressed through music. It allows deep expressions especially the traditional songs. Music is globally regarded as the food of... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Wilfred Okiche: When mourning is beautiful [NEW VOICES]

by Wilfred Okiche Death is a sad affair. But mourning can be a beautiful thing. This part of the world, there is a strong belief that burying of the dead should be a communal effort involving loved ones, friends and family. No matter how private the life, one must never be allowed to mourn alone.... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Movie review: When Love Happens Again is a movie that didn’t deserve to be made

by Okon Ekpo The last time we saw the cute if unlikely couple, Mo and Tobenna, lead characters in the charming 2014 romantic comedy, When Love Happens directed by Seyi Babatope, they had finally realised what everyone else had figured long ago, that in their mutual search for true love, they themselves represented the only... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Northern girls defy lots of restrictions to pursue their dreams- Rahama Sadau

Hausa movie actress, Rahama Sadau who was recently banned by MOPPAN for cuddling in a music video has said girls up north are usually denied the opportunity to explore and pursue their talents. In a recent interview with The Nation, Sadau said Northern girls have potentials and talents but have myriads of restrictions barring them... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Buhari attempts to defend ‘my wife belongs to my kitchen’ statement (WATCH)

After a statement where President Muhammadu Buhari stated that his wife belongs to his kitchen and living room generated a lot of dust, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Force has attempted to defend the statement. Aisha Buhari had said she would not campaign for her husband in 2019 if things continue the way they are.... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Femi Aribisala: What does God want?

by Femi Aribisala We claim to be Christians, but don’t have a new heart. If you have been to some churches lately, you can be forgiven if you conclude the one thing God wants from believers is our money. Every trick or witchcraft is used in the churches today to squeeze money from church-goers in... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Opinion: Pres. Buhari must listen to his wife, Aisha

by Sumner Shagari Sambo President Muhammadu Buhari is a difficult man to deal with, if in doubt….ask Aisha Buhari, his wife. The woman should be celebrated for being a good wife that tells her husband the home truth both at home and abroad. No one must muzzle Mrs. Buhari for expressing her frustrations to her... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Simon Kolawole: Like a thief in the night

by Simon Kolawole Unprecedented. Dictatorial. Needful. Nigerians have deployed different adjectives to describe the overnight search of the homes of “corrupt” judges, including Supreme Court justices, by the Department of State Services (DSS). The DSS, on its part, said it was a “sting operation” — even when no suspect was caught in the act. DSS was... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Akwa Ibom governor dissolves cabinet

Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel on Saturday dissolved the State Executive Council. In a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Etekamba Umoren on Saturday, Udom said the Permanent Secretaries are to take over from the commissioners. No reason was however given for the sack of the commissioners. The statement said, “The Governor expresses his deep... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Oil importers, banks defrauded the govt – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said oil importers colluded with banks over the years to defraud the government. Buhari said this while speaking about the oil subsidy and corruption during an interactive session in Berlin with representatives of the Nigerian Community in Germany. The President said Nigerians have greatly supported his administration’s fight against corruption. “We are... Read More

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October 16, 2016

US completing paper works for repatriation of $550m Abacha loot – Malami

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has said the United States is completing paper works to repatriate $550m Abacha loot stashed in the country. While speaking to Vanguard, Malami said what is remaining is the completion of paper works by the US. “We have done our part by providing the... Read More

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October 16, 2016

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. These are ‘Boko Haram’s demands’ for the release of 83 Chibok girls Following the release of 21 out of over 200 abducted Chibok girls, terrorist group Boko Haram may have made two major demands for the release of 83 more girls. 2. EFCC begins probe on... Read More

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October 16, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: EFCC begins probe on Buhari’s ‘corrupt’ ministers | Nigeria is walking in the wilderness – Gowon

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. EFCC begins probe on Buhari’s ‘corrupt’ ministers – YNaija These are ‘Boko Haram’s demands’ for the release of 83 Chibok girls – YNaija Nigeria is walking in the wilderness – Gowon – YNaija DSS harassed me because of rulings I delivered against them – Justice Dimgba –... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: There’s more money in comedy than acting – Alibaba | Banned Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau gets Hollywood invite

There’s more money in comedy than acting – Alibaba Ace Comedian, Ali Baba has dismissed reports that comedians are increasingly featuring in movies because of the financial gains. In a recent interview, Alibaba said comedians make more money than actors. “Comedians do not shoot movies because they can make money from them. We make more... Read More

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October 16, 2016

EFCC begins probe on Buhari’s ‘corrupt’ ministers

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has started investigations of some serving ministers who have been accused of corruption, Punch reports. According to the newspaper, a source said two of the ministers are on the top of the list of the anti-graft agency. The source revealed that one of the ministers is being probed... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Nike Ladokun: The wake up call [Nigerian Voices]

by Nike Ladokun Ever since I was 16years old, I’ve always been a firm believer of the ‘you’re better off not knowing’ philosophy until recently. 27th of September 2016 will always be a reminder for me not to take life for granted and also not to let the scars of my past dictate my decisions... Read More

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