September 25, 2016

Aisha Buhari arrives United Kingdom after attending UN General Assembly

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari has arrived the United Kingdom after attending the 71st United Nations General Assembly in New York. She was received by the wife of Nigeria’s Ag. High Commissioner to UK, Mrs Ogah. Recall that Aisha Buhari had been in the USA for a week hosting and attending events on the sides of... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Nigeria’s U-17 Women World Cup squad (See Full List)

Nigeria’s U-17 coach, Bala Nikyu has released the squad for the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women World Cup in Jordan. Nigeria qualified after defeating Namibia and South Africa in the qualifiers. Nigeria will take on Brazil in their first match on October 1, before playing England and Korea Republic. See the full list below: Goalkeepers: Chiamaka... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Why oil workers can’t go on strike now – NUPENG

The President of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, Achese Igwe has said the union cannot go on strike now because of the interest of Nigerians. While addressing journalists on Saturday, Igwe said Nigerians will suffer if its members go on strike. “I tell you if NUPENG should go on any industrial... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Opinion: A prayer for destiny helpers

by Gideon Odoma “Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.” (Mark 15:43). “And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might... Read More

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September 25, 2016

LONG READ: What shall we do about the North East?

Surely you must have noticed, the North East of Nigeria has been on a multi-year war that had killed thousands and left millions homeless. Which is perhaps the problem – a lack of precision can lead to a lack of empathy, so that slowly a citizenry finds itself deadened to ‘thousands’ and ‘millions’; just another... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Femi Aribisala: Redemptive justice

In death, the disadvantaged lose all their disadvantages; while the advantaged lose all their advantages. Jesus says: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends... Read More

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September 25, 2016

BREAKING: ‘Injured’ Boko Haram leader, Shekau releases new video (WATCH)

Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau who was said to have been injured during a raid on Sambisa forest has released a new video. In the video released on Sunday, Shekau was seen between a pile of Qur’an and two fighters while reading in Arabic from a book. Recall that the Defence headquarters had claimed that... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Simon Kolawole: Whose interest is it anyway?

Baffling. That’s the word. When Mrs Kemi Adeosun, the minister of finance, publicly canvassed that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) should lower interest rate, I was baffled. Although the CBN is theoretically independent of the executive arm of government, we are in such a delicate situation that you do not want managers of the... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Charly Boy wants us to leave Patience Jonathan alone and yes, we agree with him

Veteran entertainer, Charles Oputa popularly known as Charly Boy has called on Nigerians to leave Patience Jonathan be as regards her ordeal with the EFCC over the $15 million traced to her. Charly Boy is not the first to publicly show support for the former first lady since the issue first made news weeks back. A militant group,... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Cheta Nwanze: On moving house and how it applies to Nigeria’s recession

Now consider the following scenario — you are moving house, you see a place that you really like, and pay the rent. Then you find that the house has no mosquito nets, in this, malaria endemic region. You fail to buy nets, and move your family in, then worse, do not administer antimalarial drugs to your kids.... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Falana lied I gave $7bn of Nigeria’s reserves to banks – Soludo

Former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Charles Soludo has denied claims by lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) that he unlawfully gave $7 billion of Nigeria’s reserves to banks as loans and never recovered them. Falan had also alleged that another former governor of the CBN, Sanusi Lamido also gave another unrecovered N600 billion as bailout to the same... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Pastor transfixed while trying to destroy shrine in Ogun

Residents of Ketu, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State were served real drama after a pastor, identified as Wale Fagbere reportedly got stuck while trying to destroy a shrine. It was gathered that the pastor had told his congregation that he had a revelation to destroy all shrines in Ketu community. It was learnt... Read More

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September 25, 2016

N’Assembly to invite Buhari, others over recession

President Muhammadu Buhari may be summoned by the National Assembly to address both chambers over the economic recession in the country, Punch reports. According to the online news medium, the decision to invite the President was made in a private meeting of the Senate and House of Representatives principal officers at the residence of Senate... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Team Nigeria performed better at Rio Olympics – Dalung

Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung on Saturday said Team Nigeria had a better performance at the Rio Olympics compared to previous outings. Dalung said this while declaring the second edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) open in Ilorin. The minister said he was disappointed with those who claim Nigeria did poorly at the games. He pointed... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Boko Haram: Journalist Salkida says Shekau has released a new video but…

Journalist, Ahmad Salkida who was declared wanted and arrested by the Nigerian Army for releasing a video of the abducted Chibok girls on Sunday said Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau has released a new video. Salkida, however said he would not release the video following his arrest by the army for releasing a previous clip.... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Probe FG over $4bn recovered Abacha loot, Falana tells EFCC

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) on Saturday petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe the Federal Government over the recovered loot of former military leader, Gen. Sani Abacha. In a letter addressed to the commission’s acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu, Falana said the Federal Government has not accounted for the funds recovered... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Niger Delta elders reject two-day summit, vow not to attend

Niger Delta elders under the Chief Edwin Clark-led Pan Niger Delta Coastal States Stakeholders Consultative Forum on Saturday rejected calls by the Federal Government for a two-day summit in the region. Former Police Affairs Minister, Alaowei Bozimo, who represented Edwin Clark said this during a visit by a three-man delegation from the US in Effurun, Delta State. The... Read More

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September 25, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: $20m frozen funds: EFCC to invite Patience Jonathan | Corps member slumps, dies in Bayelsa | Washington State gun attack suspect in custody

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. $20m frozen funds: EFCC to invite Patience Jonathan – YNaija UK anti-graft team arrives Nigeria to probe Alison-Madueke’s associates, oil dealers – YNaija NEMA denies prostitution reports in IDP camps – YNaija Bayelsa: Gunmen kill policeman in politician’s house – The Nation Man hangs self in Edo – Punch I... Read More

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September 25, 2016

The Film Blog: 2 ‘Old Nollywood’ directors have something to say about ‘New Nollywood’

Posted without comment. PS: See anything worth talking about on the ins and outs of the media business in Nigeria on TV, radio, print and online (could be news, tweets, photos, op-eds etc) send us a mail on info@ynaija.com titled TMB. Let’s share the insight together!

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September 25, 2016

$20m frozen funds: EFCC to invite Patience Jonathan

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to invite Dame Patience Jonathan, the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan over the frozen $20m, Punch reports. The anti-graft agency had frozen her personal account with a balance of $5m and four other accounts with a balance of $15m all domiciled at Skye Bank which she... Read More

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September 25, 2016

NEMA denies prostitution reports in IDP camps

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Saturday denied reports that female Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in North East camps engage in prostitution for survival. The Network of Civil Society Organisations and Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima had earlier claimed that female IDPs prostitute in exchange for food. Chairman of the CSOs, Ahmed Shehu, also... Read More

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September 25, 2016

UK anti-graft team arrives Nigeria to probe Alison-Madueke’s associates, oil dealers

Suspected allies of former Petroleum Resource Minister, Dieziani Alison-Madueke are set to be probed by the UK National Crime Agency, following the arrival of a 7-man team of the agency to Nigeria for interrogations. According to SaharaReporters, the team which 4 women and 3 men will probe associates and other individuals linked to the former minister.... Read More

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September 24, 2016

Sanusi replies Falana, says he is ready for probe

A former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Lamido Sanusi says he is ready for his time as head of the bank to be probed, Premium Times reports. It would be recalled that days back human rights lawyer, Femi Falana had called for the probe of Sanusi, who is now the Emir of Kano, and Professor... Read More

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September 24, 2016

Edo governorship: APC planning to rig election – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that it had plans to rig Wednesday’s governorship election in Edo state. It said the Director General, Obaseki Campaign Organization, John Osakue claim’s was a “smokescreen designed to deceive Nigerians”. The party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary Prince Dayo... Read More

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September 24, 2016

Arsenal trash Chelsea 3-0 in masterclass performance

Arsenal pulled off a commanding display at the Emirates as they humiliated London rivals Chelsea 3-0. The first 45 minutes was all the Gunners needed to secure a huge three points. The gunners started like a house on fire, and they were duly rewarded in the 11th minute by Alexis Sanchez’s beautiful chip after he... Read More

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September 24, 2016

My time at the UN was successful – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said he had a very successful outing at the 71st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA71). This is contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. According to the statement Buhari who addressed the media to round off his visit to New York, urged... Read More

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September 24, 2016

No Nigerian territory occupied by terrorists – Buratai

Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai says no Nigerian territory is under the control of terrorist group, Boko Haram. Buratai said such claims were unfounded as no local government is occupied by the sect. In recent weeks Boko Haram has renewed attacks in the North-East killing some soldiers in the process. Buratai made... Read More

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September 24, 2016

#EPL roundup: Liverpool hit 5 past Hull City | Man City makes it 6 in 6 | Spurs edge Middlesborough

Liverpool were ruthless against Hull City as they scored five goals at Anfield. The Reds made it three consecutive victories in the league. Adam Lallana opened the scoring in the 17th minute. Two goals from the spot by James Milner, and a goal apiece from Sadio Mane and Phillipe Coutinho was enough to secure three... Read More

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September 24, 2016

$12 billion; N441 million… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

$12 billion – The amount allegedly smuggled out of Nigeria by telecoms company MTN between 2006 and 2016. This is according to Sen. Dino Melaye. 2 million – The number of people freed by the military from members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect. N441 million – The amount received by Kano Pillars football club following striker, Ahmed Musa’s move... Read More

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September 24, 2016

Militants kill 1 soldier in Bakassi attack

Suspected militants on Saturday attacked troops in Bakassi LGA of Cross River State. The troops were attacked by militants led by the declared wanted criminal kingpin, Benjamin Simplee (AKA G1), leader of the Bakassi Strike Force. The militants ambushed the troops at Efut Esighi waterfront using several speed boats. In a statement from Army spokesman Colonel Sani... Read More

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