September 28, 2016

The Thread: Help, economic terrorists are killing the naira

Investment analyst, Manasseh Egedegbe, who tweets @knightofdelta is worried about where Nigeria’s economy is going. We all should be: the naira is currently trading at 445 to the dollar at the parallel market. Could there be a correlation between the end of Niger Delta Avengers ceasefire with the Nigerian government and the further plunge in our naira... Read More

Brexit, dollar versus naira, economy, Niger Delta Avengers, parallel market, pmb

September 28, 2016

#EdoDecides: ‘There are reports of stolen card readers and sporadic shooting’ – Oshiomhole

Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole says even though the election has been peaceful so far he has received reports of card readers being stolen, as well as cases of sporadic shooting, Daily Times reports. Oshiomhole said this after casting his vote at Unit 1, Ward 10, Iyamho Primary School in Etsako West Local Government Area of the state.... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, Card readers, Edo election, Godwin Obaseki, Pastor Ize-Iyamu, sporadic shooting, Voting

September 28, 2016

#30Days30Voices: ‘Things are getting worse!’ | This man feels Nigerians have not experienced any ‘change’

President Muhammadu Buhari, during his campaign promised Nigerians that they would experience ‘Change’ if voted into office. Fast forward to 16 months after, Some Nigerians believe nothing has changed under his administration. Others even say things are getting worse than before. This Nigerian who featured on today’s episode of #30Days30voices also share the same opinion. Watch:

#30days30voices, Change, President Muhammadu Buhari

September 28, 2016

#EdoDecides: PDP alleges electoral malpractice by APC, security agencies (WATCH)

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that its rival, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is using some policemen and soldiers to perpetrate electoral malpractice at the ongoing Edo governorship election. The party through its Twitter handle said some soldiers and policemen allegedly stormed the Etsako East Ward 1 Unit 3 voting centre and carried... Read More

accusations, Adams Oshiomhole, APC, Edo election, Godwin Obaseki, Pastor Ize-Iyamu, PDP, Video, Voting

September 28, 2016

House of Assembly principal officers need to step down now – EiE Nigeria

Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria, a coalition of individuals and organizations committed to instituting a culture of good governance and public accountability in Nigeria through active citizenship, has called on the National Assembly to be more transparent in the discharge of its duties to the Nigerian people. In a press release signed by the organization’s... Read More

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September 28, 2016

California Police shoot unarmed black man

A California Police officer on Wednesday shot an unarmed black man. The incident occurred in El Cajon after the sister of the man, who is mentally unstable called the authorities to help her brother. She said, “I called the 911 three times to come help my brother because he is mentally perturbed, and he needed... Read More

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September 28, 2016

Flavours of Lagos presents One Lagos Food Festival

Flavours of Lagos and the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture are partnering to bring you, a festival that will showcase the first of its kind in Nigeria, One Lagos Food Festival between the 2nd and 3rd October, 2016. One Lagos Food Festival will showcase our diversity in Nigerian cuisine and delicacies thereby creating awareness on... Read More

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September 28, 2016

Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2016 Set To Take Place This October

Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week will return for its 6th edition from the 26th – 29th October 2016 with Heineken a…

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September 28, 2016

Demola Olarewaju: Osagie Ize-Iyamu’s pathway to final victory in Edo

On the 12th of November this year, the eight year tenure of Governor Adams Oshiomhole comes to an end as he hands over to his successor. There are a number of candidates jostling to replace him but the race is mainly between two men: Godwin Obaseki of the APC which is the party of the... Read More

#EdoDecides, Adams Oshiomhole, APC, Demola Olarewaju, Demola Rewaju, Edo, Edo election, Edo Tracker, Godwin Obaseki, nigeria, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Pastor Ize-Iyamu, PDP, Samson Osagie

September 28, 2016

Boko Haram: We will rebuild destroyed churches before December – Shettima

Governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima has promised to rebuild churches destroyed by Boko Haram terrorists in Lassa, southern Borno. Shettima made the disclosure on Wednesday when he accessed the level of damage in Lassa in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of the state. “We will rebuild churches, private and public buildings destroyed by the insurgents.... Read More

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September 28, 2016

Waziri Adio: Recession as opportunity for reversing resource curse

And, sadly, it came to pass. It is well predicted that most countries blessed with natural resources, even in the best of times, perform worse economically than countries not so endowed; and that, when times are tough, countries that are dependent on natural resources come to an assured grief. There is a popular name for... Read More

Botswana, CBN, crude oil, economy, Forex, GDP, malaysia, NEITI, nigeria, Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Norway, Rahm's Rule, recession, UAE, Waziri Adio

September 28, 2016

Buhari presides over FEC meeting (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting. Present at the meeting is Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Chief of staff to the President, Abba Kyari and ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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September 28, 2016

Exclusive: What Are You Thinking?!?! By Ben Lamberty For VMAN

To capture ‘What Are You Thinking?!?’ story, VMAN enlists fashion photographer Ben Lamberty at De Facto Inc.…

September 28, 2016

Just In: How Attorney General stalled Saraki’s forgery trial

The trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, his deputy Ike Ekweremadu, and two others was on Wednesday stalled by the Attorney General of the Federation. Saraki, Ekweremadu, former Clerk of the National Assembly, Salisu Maikasuwa, and his deputy, Benedict Efeturi, are facing trial for alleged forgery of the Senate standing rules used to elect them... Read More

Abubakar Malami, Attorney General of the Federation, Bukola Saraki, forgery, Ike Ekweremadu, Senate standing rules, trial

September 28, 2016

Meerah’s Closet: Teal Blue

As you all know glitter as been a major tread this summer and everyone and their mama is basically on that glitter tread…

September 28, 2016

Why Army dismissed 38 senior officers

The real reasons why the Nigerian Army dismissed 38 senior officers in June this year have emerged, Premium Times reports. According to documents filed by the Army in court, at least 22 of the officers were dismissed for allegations ranging from illegal sale of military vehicles, money laundering, corruption, arms procurement and on disciplinary grounds. Major General,... Read More

arms procurement, compulsory retirement, corruption, disciplinary grounds., illegal sale of military vehicles, money laundering, Nigerian Army, officers

September 28, 2016

Moses Ochonu: Why can’t we acknowledge the truth of Buhari’s incompetence?

First, they said it was too early to criticize PMB for non-performance. Why not wait a year before criticizing, they said. Thankfully, a year has since passed and things have worsened, so that excuse has expired. When “too early to criticize” wore thin, the Buharists transitioned to another excuse: 16 years of PDP damage cannot... Read More

Buhari, Buharists, economy, inflation, nigeria, pmb, recession

September 28, 2016

Register now to attend the UKEAS International Education Expo in Lagos and Abuja

Be part of the 11th UKEAS International Education Expo in Africa and discover how an international education can be a career and life changing experience. Entry/Participation is FREE. • Abuja: Thursday 6th October, 2016. Sandralia Hotel. 10am – 5pm. • Lagos: Saturday 8th October, 2016. Eko Hotel & Suites. 10am – 5pm. UKEAS has assisted... Read More

education, international study, study abroad, uk, UKEAS

September 28, 2016

#Impact365: These professionals are rebuilding rundown schools in Lagos

Established in 2013, HR -in -Action is a human capability development and career leadership social enterprise located in Lagos, Nigeria. In this interview with YNaija’s #Impact365 series, Oladunni Afolabi tells us about the group’s latest project. Could you tell us more about your initiative? First, my name is Oladunni Afolabi and I am the project... Read More

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Bom Projects, csr, HR-In-Action, Impact365, Leadership, primary school, public schools, schools

September 28, 2016

FirstStars Reality TV Show premieres on EbonyLife TV today!

FirstBank in partnership with EbonyLife TV, through the First@arts initiative brings to your television screens from Wednesday, September 28th 2016–The FirstStars Reality TV Show! FirstStars showcases the business of the arts and opportunities in the creative industry with focus on film making in a competitive reality show that gives young actors, producers, directors, script writers... Read More

Arts, creatives, EbonyLife TV, first bank, omotola jalade ekeinde, reality show, TV

Wizkid has been announced as one of the acts to tour with Chris Brown on his One hell of a nite European Tour

September 28, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid, Chris Brown to perform together in Kenya | Tonto Dikeh grabs actress of the Year award

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Tonto Dikeh grabs actress of the year award Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh-Churchill has been awarded the Actress of the Year by the Peace Awards. She took to Instagram, yesterday September 27,... Read More

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September 28, 2016

Plagiarism: Presidency redeploys deputy director

The deputy director involved in the plagiarism scandal that rocked the presidency weeks ago has been redeployed from the State House, Daily Trust reports. The director was said to have copied portions of US President’s Barack Obama 2008 acceptance speech and inserted it into President Buhari’s speech at the launch of the “Change begins with me” campaign.... Read More

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September 28, 2016

Ayokunle Odekunle: The NES and the way out of Nigeria’s economic problems

by Ayokunle Odekunle While Nigeria is heating up in its economic turmoil, the Nigerian Economic Summit couldn’t have come at a better time. Its importance in these trying times cannot be overstated. Rather, it can only be understated. Following its inauguration in 1993, the Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) is held annually and is organised by... Read More

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September 28, 2016

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Edo Governorship election holds today The Edo State Governorship election which was postponed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will hold today. 2. Obasanjo proposes 49 per cent sale of NNPC Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said there was nothing wrong in selling national... Read More

Edo governorship election, sale of NNPC, Sam Allardyce, toothpick importation

September 28, 2016

Kings College shut down over unpaid salaries

Teachers of King’s College (KC), Lagos have shut down academic activities in the school following an indefinite strike over alleged non-payment of salary, The Nation reports. A notice pasted on the school gate reads: “Strike ongoing. Academic activities grounded in King’s College; five months salaries unpaid. Staff are dying.” One of the teachers Muhammed Isa said... Read More

Academic activities, Federal Government, Kings College Lagos, strike, Teachers, unpaid salaries

September 28, 2016

Deji Adeyanju: 5 things Edo voters must do today

As voters in Edo State go out later today to elect a candidate to fill the office of Governor of Edo State for the next four (4) years, they must do the following in order to ensure that their collective will prevails and that their votes count: 1. Make sure that their mobile phones and... Read More

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September 28, 2016

Galaxy Note 7: Samsung complies to CPC’s 7-day ultimatum

Samsung has complied with the seven-day ultimatum given to it by the Consumer Protection Council (CPC), The Vanguard reports. The CPC had in a letter dated September 14th directed Samsung to furnish it with “information the full status of your compliance with the global directive of Samsung to recall the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 forthwith, including other... Read More

ban, CPC, Galaxy Note 7, NCAA, Samsung, ultimatum

September 28, 2016

Why we must pay close attention to the election in Edo

The Edo gubernatorial election is today and this is not one of those types that Nigerians are taking lightly considering the circumstances and events that led up to this day. The Nigerian Police and the DSS made several claims about a security threat that would have disrupted the election process if it held on the... Read More

APC, Edo state, election, igbinedion, Ize-Iyamu, nigeria, Obaseki, Oshiomole, PDP, sticky

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September 28, 2016

No bailout funds for aviation sector – Senate

The senate on Tuesday said it would not approve any the provision of bailout funds for the aviation sector. Senator Samuel Anyanwu had presented a motion entitled, “The looming crisis in the Nigerian aviation industry” urging his colleagues to come to the aid of the ailing sector. He said, “A couple of weeks ago, Aero contractors, Medview, First... Read More

aviation sector, bailout, NCAA, Senator Bukola Saraki, Senator Ibrahim Gobir, Senator Samuel Anyanwu

September 28, 2016

Nigeria spends N7.2bn on toothpick importation yearly – Minister

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh is saddened that the nation spends N7.2bn annually for the importation of toothpick. Ogbeh who disclosed this on Tuesday said it was a sorry case as we spend our hard earned money on non-essentials. According to Ogbeh, the revelation is from a Central Bank of Nigeria... Read More

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