August 24, 2016

Buhari meets Borno and Zamfara state governors (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met with governors of Borno and Zamfara state at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock. Governors Kashim Shettima and Governors Abdulaziz Yari arrived the President’s office this afternoon. Details of the meeting is yet to be known. However President Buhari may have called the governors to discuss issues bothering on security... Read More

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August 24, 2016

Buhari’s government will end like Jonathan’s if… – Sanusi Lamido

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has blamed the inability of past administrations to diversify the economic for Nigeria’s current economic recession. Sanusi made the remark on Wednesday while delivering a lecture titled, “Nigeria In search of new growth model” at the ongoing 15th meeting of the Joint Planning Board and National Council on... Read More

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August 24, 2016

A timeline: All the important things John Kerry has said and done since he arrived Nigeria

by Tolu Omoyeni United States Secretary of State, John Kerry is on a visit to Africa to discuss counter terrorism and human rights issues in the region. He has been in Nigeria for two days and has paid a visit to the Sultan of Sokoto and President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja. Here’s a timeline of... Read More

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August 24, 2016

Father Mbaka is talking and talking – these are his top 10 quotes from the past 2 weeks

by Tolu Omoyeni When God speaks to Father Mbaka about Nigeria, he goes all out to give us explicit details of his revelations. Many times, he adds a bit of his own notions and still dishes it without fear. Controversial Catholic priest and pro-Buhari pundit, Father Mbaka has a message for his religious followers and... Read More

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August 24, 2016

Ezekiel Oseni is the new Acting MD of NERFUND

The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun has approved the appointment of Mr Ezekiel Oseni as the acting managing director of the The National Economic Reconstruction Fund (NERFUND). In a statement released on Wednesday by the permanent secretary, ministry of finance, Dr Mahmoud Isa-Dutse, Oseni’s appointment takes place with immediate effect. Prior to his appointment, Mr.... Read More

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August 24, 2016

How the Air Force ‘fatally wounded Abubakar Shekau’ (WATCH)

The Nigerian Air Force has made public the video of how it carried out the air strike that killed about 300 Boko Haram insurgents, as well as inflicting a fatal injuring to the sect’s leader Abubakar Shekau.

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August 24, 2016

Notorious armed robber killed by police after gun duel

The Bayelsa state police command gunned down a suspected notorious armed robber when his three-man gang engaged the police in a fierce gun duel. The robber, Innocent Kokorifa, who was fatally wounded by the police during the exchange of fire, died a few hours after he was arrested and taken to the hospital. The other two members... Read More

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August 24, 2016

2Baba inspires us with ‘Oya come make we go’ video ft. Sauti Sol (WATCH)

Music icon 2Baba has dropped the video for his highly rated pan-African single Oya Come Make We Go which features Kenyan superstar pop group, Sauti Sol. The highly entertaining video was shot in Kenya on several locations including the exotic Lake Magadi in the Great Rift Valley, Nairobi Kenya by ace director, Unlimited L.A. The... Read More

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August 24, 2016

Police discover shallow graves in prophet’s residence

The Police in Lagos on Tuesday said it has discovered shallow graves at the residence of one Prophet Emmanuel Adeyemi who was arrested for chaining his son and 27 others. This was confirmed by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni. Owoseni said some dead bodies were discovered in the graves. “We got a tip-off... Read More

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August 24, 2016

20 times Funke Akindele left us reeling in laughter as she turns a year older (WATCH)

If laughter is truly the best medicine then Funke Akindele has kept us alive for a while now. Who would have known that the young Funke who featured on the popular sitcom I Need to Know back in 1998 had this humourous alter-ego in her? But we thank our stars that she did discover it as she... Read More

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August 24, 2016

The Media Blog: MTV Base subbed the Nigerian government – and maybe some corporates

The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA), anchored by MTV Base is for the third year, hosted in South Africa. This is a big deal. Nigeria continues to not take media events seriously (government and brands) – despite the fact that media events like the MAMAs bring global attention, if not immediate investment to a country’s... Read More

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August 24, 2016

Nigerians voted for Buhari, I didn’t make him president – OBJ

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday dismissed reports circulating in the media that he and some other persons won the 2015 elections for President Muhammadu Buhari. He said Nigerians voted for President Buhari, stating that one person cannot make anyone a president. Obasanjo said this in Jalingo, Taraba State during a courtesy call on Governor Darius... Read More

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August 24, 2016

Better than Eleko? 5 things to know about Mayorkun’s next music single

It’s amazing to see how much Mayorkun has garnered a respectable amount of street credibility in such a short time since getting unveiled as a Davido Music Worldwide artiste. While his debut single Eleko might have dominated charts, music enthusiasts are looking for more from the banker-turned-artiste, and he just might have an answer to that... Read More

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August 24, 2016

‘We will burn the Biafra flag on October 1’ | IPOB splits, faction emerges

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has disintegrated as a faction of the group, The Re-branded Indigenous People of Biafra (TRIOPOB) as emerged following accusations of inflexibility against embattled IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Spokesperson of TRIOPOB, Chima Phillip Effiong Osuji, said the splinter group emerged at an emergency meeting convened by some disaffected members of IPOB on... Read More

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August 24, 2016

Funke Akindele is 39! Here is how she’s celebrating her day…. (PHOTOS)

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele is39 today and she wants you to catch a glimpse of how she’ll be celebrating. The actress who is presently in London has been sharing moments with her fans on social media. She also shared a picture of her birthday gift from her fiance, JJC Skillz.

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August 24, 2016

Opinion: Sheriff Shittu shutters Showroom and shares his startup story

Being an entrepreneur is hard. Very hard. For the most part we hear about the successes, and much less about those who fail. Sheriff Shittu of Showroom.ng, is closing up this month, and he shares his story of being in the startup game for 12 years. There is no happy ending this time. by Sheriff... Read More

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August 24, 2016

#Impact365: How this team of young Nigerians tracked billions of diverted funds

Follow The Money is a nongovernmental organization founded by a team of young people to advocate, track and visualize government spending and international aids. The initiative tracks public funds by engaging with local communities and using open source technologies. In this interview with YNaija’s #Impact365 series, Hamza Lawal, the Director of Follow The Money, talks... Read More

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August 24, 2016

The Media Blog: Lai Mohammed and Ambode said plenty things about the media yesterday – and precisely nothing

It’s really frustrating when Nigeria’s leaders speak often about the power and necessity of tourism – and then do actually nothing since Donald Duke was governor to seriously engage the possibility of that potential. Because a huge part of tourism is the media – it’s the art of selling the power of your destination as... Read More

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August 24, 2016

TECHnically: Mark Essien needs government to get out of the way (LISTEN)

Mark Essien is fundamentally bullish about internet start-ups, because irrespective of current short-term challenges, there is “no scenario under which the number of people online will reduce”. He should know. In building Hotels.ng into a successful internet business over the past 4 years, he has had a front row seat to the growth of that... Read More

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August 24, 2016

Why does Obasanjo keep talking and talking?

by Roqeebah Olaoniye Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo has been in the News lately with various conflicting quotes to show. The conspiracy theorists in us have been awakened and the question we’d like answered is why the old man won’t just stop talking already! Bogus claims Last week at a reception held in his honour in... Read More

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August 24, 2016

PODCAST: Wizkid doesn’t have to beg anyone to buy his #MadeinNigeria music – MD of Unilever, Yaw Nsarkoh breaks down the local market

How do cultural trends – like new dance forms – in Nigeria, and countries like Nigeria gain contagion – moving from the fringe to the mainstream? “If you want to get 30 middle class children together in Ikoyi to go and develop a new dance form, almost all of them would need to call their... Read More

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August 24, 2016

PODCAST: 200 displaced children reunite with their parents + other good news in Nigeria from the past week

It’s another edition of #GoodVibesOnly! This podcast takes you around the far corners of Nigeria to find the most positive stories that are only able to give you hope and strength. Take a listen and download the podcast below:

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August 24, 2016

Jason Njoku: Nigeria doesn’t need cowards

The first time I had the opportunity to speak to Chude of Red Media at length was at the Oxford Africa Business conference in May. It was a very pleasant conversation. At least, I thought. Literally 20 mins later, he called me and mine cowards in front of 100+ people. That’s hyperbole. He didn’t called... Read More

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August 24, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Psquare takes it to the street for new music video | Chris Rock and wife officially dissolve their 20 year union | More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. P-Square takes it to the street for new music video We told you Peter and Paul of P-Square were back to making music together and we implore fans to brace themselves for what... Read More

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August 24, 2016

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

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Presidential anti-corruption committee invites Jibrin The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption has invited the former Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, to submit a petition on the accusation of corruption he made. 2. FG tracks 59 Lassa fever contacts The Federal Government... Read More

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August 24, 2016

Aiki Nigeria steps up aspiring technopreneurs training with ‘Code2earn’ masterclass for professionals

As part of its vision to get one million fingers coding by 2017, Aiki Nigeria stepped up its training on coding and entrepreneurship with a master class which took place on 18 and 19 August, 2016 at the Microsoft office in Lagos. Aiki Nigeria and its development partners has, since inception, reached over 60,000 youth... Read More

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August 24, 2016

Pius Adesanmi: My language, your dialect

by Pius Adesanmi This one will be a long read. I see it as a contribution to the enhancement of the self-worth and dignity of the Nigerian citizen. So, abeg bear with me, grab a cup of water, tea, beer, ogogoro, burukutu, or anything you drink, settle down, and read along. Yesterday, I put up... Read More

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August 24, 2016

The YNaija tracklist: ‘Buhari’ dog owner is still in prison | Borno state wants Sheriff arrested for Boko Haram links | Turkey launches campaign against ISIS | More

From the papers- a tracklist Bode George accuses Governors Wike and Fayose of greed over PDP chairmanship- YNaija Borno state calls for the arrest of Ali Modu Sheriff over Boko Haram links- Guardian Lai Mohammed has reasons to develop the broadcast industry and Boko Haram is one of them- YNaija Presidential Committee on Corruption invites... Read More

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August 24, 2016

PDP Chairmanship: Govs Wike and Fayose are blinded by greed – Bode George

The race for who becomes the next national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party has gone a notch higher with candidates directing verbal attacks at each another. The recent one is a statement released on Tuesday by the Political Adviser to Chief Bode George, Uthman Shodipe-Dosunmu describing Governors Ayo Fayose and Nyesom Wike of Ekiti and Rivers states... Read More

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August 24, 2016

Etisalat Prize for Innovation announces 2016 call for entries

“Innovation is in our DNA” and with those words, Matthew Willsher, Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat announced call for entries for the 2016 Etisalat Prize for Innovation. According to him, the Prize is not only a reflection of the character of Etisalat in promoting and nurturing talent, but also a... Read More

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