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October 4, 2016

The Film Blog: In Elder Maya, another under-appreciated Nollywood veteran takes a bow

You don’t know the name Maya Ndubuigbo (credits including The Barrister, Battle of Indemnity, amongst others), but if you watched Nollywood well over the past two decades, you couldn’t miss him. His role was usually that of ‘igwe’, medicine-man or Elder. Everyone called him Elder Maya. He was a fine actor. And we don’t just... Read More
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October 4, 2016

BREAKING: Jonathan’s Minsiter of Environment, Laurentia Laraba kidnapped

A former Minister of Environment Laurentia Laraba Mallam under former President Goodluck Jonathan has been kidnapped. According to The Leadership, she was kidnapped on Monday night alongside her 73-year old husband Mr Pius in Jere, area of Kagarko local government in Kaduna State. The couple were kidnapped while on their way to Abuja from Kaduna. The kidnappers... Read More
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October 4, 2016

Kannywood actress Rahama Sadau reacts to expulsion

Kannywood actress Rahama Sadau has reacted to her expulsion from the film industry by the Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN). In a statement released on Tuesday to her fans and friends via her Twitter account, Rahama said, “I sincerely apologise…I was carrying out my role in the profession, as I would in any other... Read More
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October 4, 2016

EFCC discovers fresh $40m in accounts linked to Patience Jonathan

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has discovered another set of funds totaling $40 million in accounts linked to former first lady, Patience Jonathan. According to Sahara Reporters, officials of Skye Bank confirmed the recent development to the EFCC who are angered by the explanations given by Mrs Jonathan on the earlier $30 million frozen by the... Read More
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October 4, 2016

Military sets up task force, “Operation Accord” to tackle armed herdsmen

The Nigerian military has stepped up plans to deal with the activities of armed herdsmen in the country. According to the spokesperson of the Defence Headquarters, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, who spoke with The Punch on Sunday, the Special Task Force will be codenamed Operation Accord. He said that the recent Chief of Army Staff Conference... Read More
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October 4, 2016

Dogara, others demanded houses, cars from me – Bauchi gov.

Bauchi state governor Mohammed Abubakar has accused Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara, and other lawmakers from the state in the National Assembly of demanding Jeeps and houses in Abuja from him. According to Daily Trust Abubakar made the disclosure at the weekend during the 56th anniversary of the country, stating that the lawmakers... Read More
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October 4, 2016

The Media Blog: We need panadol for NotJustOk’s headache

Because the value being created is massive. Sad. Imagine if they paid even 50 Naira a pop. https://t.co/Ed1l0fWpAM — Requirement Already Satisfied (@je_mc2) October 3, 2016 We are sure they are already thinking through this. https://twitter.com/seyitaylor/status/783046334832058368 Beht Nigeria is such a tough market.
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October 4, 2016

6 suspects arrested over kidnap of Emefiele’s wife

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested six persons suspected to be part of the group that orchestrated the kidnap of the wife of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. Margaret Emefiele was kidnapped on Thursday along Benin-Agbor road but was later released on Saturday after a crackdown on the kidnappers by security... Read More
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October 4, 2016

The Media Blog: We know you think Nigeria only has about 7 TV stations – but you’re wrong

So we have been doing this snap poll. Asking people, even those who work in the media: how many stations does Nigeria have? We usually hear just about seven: AIT, NTA, Channels TV, Galaxy, TVC, Ebony Life TV, Africa Magic. First and foremost we mean stations owned by Nigerians, for Nigerians, but we’ll forgive people... Read More
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October 4, 2016

Army launches motorcycle battalion in fight against insrgency

In its quest to confront insurgency on all fronts, the Nigerian Army has launched its motorcycle battalion, The Vanguard reports. Operation Motorcycle Battalion was set up in order for the Army to gain access to rough terrains and also to quicken response time to emergency situations. During the launch of the motorcycles in Riyom Local Government Area... Read More
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October 4, 2016

MTN Nigeria denies claims of mass sack of call centre agents

MTN Nigeria says allegations that it has sacked thousands of its call centre agents are false. MTN Executive, Amina Oyagbola, who responded to the reports said, “The reports are incorrect. The second phase of a change-in-vendor process took place last week, offering interested workers the opportunity to join the new call centres owned and operated by... Read More
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October 4, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Kim Kardashian lost N3bn worth of jewellery in Paris attack | DJ Cuppy debuts new reality show | Actress Lindsay Lohan loses finger, undergoes surgery and more

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Kim Kardashian lost N3bn worth of jewellery in Paris attack More details have emerged from the robbery of Kim Kardashian in Paris. It has been reported that her attackers made away... Read More
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October 4, 2016

I never said Adeboye, Oyedepo are fake men of God – Oluwo of Iwo

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has refuted claims credited to him that he said the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and the Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith World Outreach, Bishop David Oyedepo, are not true men of God. Oba Akanbi who spoke with The Punch said the report... Read More
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October 4, 2016

‘I am shocked by Rahama Sadau’s expulsion’ – ClassiQ

ClassiQ, the musician who featured expelled Kannywood star, Rahama Sadau in his music video, “I love you” has expressed shock over the development. The Jos-born musician said this while speaking with online news medium Premium Times. According to him, he begged Rahama who was expelled on Sunday by Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) to feature in... Read More
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October 4, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: ‘Even if the government is selling NLNG on credit, I am not interested in buying’ | I was promised $1000 – Arrested drug trafficker | General Electric plans N46.8bn investment in Nigeria

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. ‘Even if the government is selling NLNG on credit, I am not interested in buying’ | Dangote – YNaija Army arrests suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno – YNaija Army kills 5 kidnappers in Bauchi – YNaija I was promised $1000 – Arrested drug trafficker – YNaija Gunmen kill policeman two... Read More
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October 4, 2016

The Film Blog: Someone captures the madness of ‘Kannywood’ banning an actor

Because sometimes the best way to cry out loud, is to laugh. So while we were trying to think up the best way to address this thought debauchery, someone wiser than us decided to take it in stride. TNS’s Según Odejimi captures the absurdity of the Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (which supervises the... Read More
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October 4, 2016

I was promised $1000 – Arrested drug trafficker

A 47-year-old man, Odili James Onyekwerewho was arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos for testing positive to cocaine said he was promised a thousand dollars to export the drug. According to the Head of Public Affairs of NDLEA, Ofoyeju Michell, Odili was arrested during the... Read More
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October 4, 2016

‘Even if the government is selling NLNG on credit, I am not interested in buying’ | Dangote

Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote says he has no interest in purchasing shares of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG). Last month Dangote had told the Federal Government to sell its stake in the NLNG in order to raise funds to stimulate the economy due to the current recession in the country. In... Read More
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October 4, 2016

Army arrests suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno

The Nigerian army has arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorist in Borno. The terrorist, Adamu Nuhu was picked up on Sunday afternoon at Kwaya Kusar Local Government Area, Southern Borno State following a tip off by well meaning Nigerians. According to a statement by the Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman three women suspected to be spouses of... Read More
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