VICAMPRO charts new course with conference on the Business of Agriculture in Nigeria

PODCAST: “Most people my age crash in businesses” and more on The UnderGrad Podcast

Regardless of geographical location, university undergraduates face similar struggles and issues that they deal with on a daily basis. “The Undergrad” podcast brings you an in-depth discussion between three university students, Merhdor, Osadee and Tamilore on various hot topics in the university scene. Today’s topic is titled “Making Money in University”, and is examined through... Read More

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#RioOlympics: We deserved to lose against Germany – Siasia, Mikel

Coach of the National Under-23 team Samson Siasia and captain Mikel Obi have said that Nigeria did not deserve to win against Germany as the Europeans were the better side on the night. Two goals in both half secured victory for Germany in Wednesday’s semi finals. Siasia expressed his disappointed at his team’s profligacy in front... Read More

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Reuben Abati: The tragedy of O.J Abuah’s death

by Reuben Abati Life is all about memories. It is the only thing we are left with when flesh and spirit depart the earthly plane, and we can do no more than remember the life of the departed, through memories of times and moments shared, and their deeds in their lifetime. I received a phone... Read More

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Morning Devotion: Who will save the IDPs?

This morning, Joachim notes that despite being fully aware of the plight of internally displaced persons in various parts of Borno, things have not gotten better at all. Take a listen below:

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Owning the Gionee M5 Plus is a privilege

About three weeks ago, I read about the Gionee M5 Plus phone, and I felt indifferent as I habitually feel concerning all phones. I refuse to allow myself be cajoled with advertisements that display awesomeness but in reality, were flawed with imperfections. I struggled to believe the claims promised by the phone but bought it... Read More

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Akin Osuntokun: Obasanjo, Buhari and nation building

Of all those who have had the privilege to govern this country, only two have met, to a large extent, the threshold of being deliberately elected by a plurality of Nigerians. Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa was only elected to represent his Bauchi federal constituency at the House of Representatives on the platform of the Northern... Read More

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Olusegun Adeniyi: Question Buhari should ponder about

“When some Nigerians were executed in Indonesia yesterday, and I started reading about their ordeal, I stumbled on the picture of one of those who were killed last year. I was shocked to discover I had met him before in Mali during one of my efforts to cross into Europe in 1994. His name is... Read More

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8 Nigerian movies will be showing at Toronto – 5 takeaways from this historic feat

by Tolu Omoyeni The Toronto International Film Festival is big, why it’s one of the biggest in the world. Up until this moment, the TIFF would not make news in this part of this world, like Nigeria hardly has business over there. The narrative has taken a different turn now, Nollywood is making an appearance... Read More

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I didn’t violate my bail terms… – Ex-gov. Udenwa explains

A former Imo State Governor Achike Udenwa on Thursday said he has nothing to hide and is surprised why he is being harassed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He said reports suggesting that he has refused to keep to the terms of an administrative bail earlier granted him are false. On Wednesday... Read More

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Pastor whips church members for engaging in pre-marital sex (WATCH)

A Ghanaian pastor, Bishop Daniel Obinim of Obinim Ministries used a belt to beat two youths for engaging in premarital sex. The pastor who brought the ‘couple’ before his congregation whipped the female church member on her body while meting out the same fate to the man who impregnated her. The female was seen in the video running... Read More

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Navy rescues merchant vessel from sea pirates

The Nigerian Navy Ship NWAMBA has rescued a merchant tanker vessel with call sign MT VECTIS OSPREY from sea pirates who attacked her 20 nautical miles offshore of Bonny. This is contained in a statement released on Thursday by its Director of Information, Commodore Christian Odogwu Ezekode. The statement reads, “The rescue operation was in response... Read More

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SPECIAL REPORT: Let’s break down just how big betting has become in Nigeria

by Mazi Emeka In our special report this week, we look at the cultural force the gambling has become for a helpless citizenry. Nigerians love their football. Local or international. Everyone knows that. And in the past few years, they have been putting their monies where their mouths are. In less than six years, Nigeria... Read More

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We have the capacity to be Africa’s largest economy – Udoma

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udo Udoma has said that the Federal Government is hopeful of increased private sector investment in the infrastructural sector of the economy following its efforts in galvanising the sector. Senator Udo Udoma said this on Thursday while receiving the report of the 3-Day Pre-Summit Workshop from the... Read More

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Again, Jonathan denies being the sponsor of NDA Former President Goodluck Jonathan has once again debunked allegations that he is the sponsor of militant group, Niger Delta Avengers. 2. We rescued budget from Jibrin – House of Rep. The House of Representatives has issued a... Read More

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PROFILE: What Ken Saro-Wiwa told Chidi Odinkalu in 1993

by Mazi Emeka He almost single-handedly raised the profile of Nigeria’s human rights body, daring to confront the same government that appointed him, standing still on the side of civil society even at risk to life – and he’s not about to stop After serving for four years as the Chairman of the National Human... Read More

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#RioOlympics: Usain Bolt wins 200m gold

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won gold in the men’s 200m athletics event. Bolt who ran a time of 19.78 seconds beat Canadian Andre De Grasse and Frenchman Christophe Lemaitre to second and third respectively. Bolt has now won the 100m and 200m in three consecutive Olympics and is set to add the 4*100m gold to his laurels.... Read More

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Gunmen shoot UNILAG final-year student in hostel

Unknown gunmen on Wednesday shot a final-year student of the Economics Education department, University of Lagos (UNILAG). The student, simply identified as Bayo was reportedly shot around 8:46pm on Wednesday in front Biobaku Hostel near the school gate. The perpetrators were said to have escaped in a tinted-glass car. Some sources confirmed that the gunman were... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Buhari begins investigation of Jonathan | Why police banned a mass wedding in Kano | Soldiers arrested in Makoko | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist Jonathan denies links to renewed militancy in the Niger Delta- YNaija Buhari’s ex-bodyguards chased away from APC office by Police- Punch Police finally explains why it banned a mass wedding in Kano state- YNaija Some soldiers are in trouble for assaulting Makoko residents in Lagos- YNaija House of... Read More

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Twitter cuts off 235,000 accounts in 6 months

Following the use of its global messaging service to promote violent and extremist causes, Twitter has cut off 235,000 accounts in the last six months. The microblogging site made the announcement on Thursday as it heightened its crackdown on extremism. With this latest suspension, the total number of accounts sidelined since the middle of 2015... Read More

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Fake EFCC chairman arrested with 5 other internet fraudsters

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a suspected impersonator posing as the former Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde. This is contained in a statement released on Thursday by the Commission’s spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren. The statement read, “The suspect, Promise Tochi Nwalozie was arrested in Port Harcourt, Rivers... Read More

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How ‘Dr. Justified’ tricked woman into giving him N6.7million (PHOTO)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested one Chike Nnaemeka, aka Dr. Justified Isioma Nnaemeka Emerald, for conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretence to the tune of about N6.7million. This is contained in a statement released on Thursay by the Commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren. The statement read, “Nnaemeka,... Read More

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Jonathan ‘shades’ MEND, denies links with Niger Delta Avengers

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday said the media was playing into the hands of misguided people who are hell-bent on bringing him down. Jonathan was reacting to newspaper reports that the Federal Government was probing him for sponsoring militant group Niger Delta Avengers. Jonathan in a statement signed by his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze... Read More

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#WhitePeopleProblems: ‘Heartless’ reporter interviews dying accident victim (WATCH)

We brought you a funny one previously but this one unfortunately is really bad and certainly embodies the elements of white people problems. How hungry can a journalist be for a news scoop, that she will prioritise that over a man’s life? Very hungry apparently A over ambitious reporter in El Salvador interviewed an accident... Read More

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Budget Padding Tracker: House of Reps goes on the offensive, says it rescued budget from Jibrin (TWEETS)

The House of Representatives has finally reacted to the budget padding controversy that has tainted the institution, saying it rescued the 2016 budget from the former chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Abdulmumin Jibrin. Jibrin had accused some members of the House leadership of padding the budget with fictitious projects to the tune of N40... Read More

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Soldiers arrested for assaulting Makoko residents

The Nigerian Army, 81 Division on Wednesday revealed that a Board of Inquiry has been constituted to investigate two soldiers over alleged assault and brutality of Makoko Community residents in Lagos. It was alleged that some soldiers stormed Makoko at about 8pm on Sunday, beating up anyone who stood in their way. Some of them who... Read More

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Nigeria to use 50 per cent renewable energy by 2020 – Osinbajo

Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government has set a target to expand reliance on renewable energy to 50 per cent of its power output by 2020. Osinbajo made the assertion on Thursday at the Presidential Villa when he received a delegation led by the Indian High Commissioner in Nigeria, Mr. B. Nagabhushana Reddy.... Read More

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10 takeaways from VP Osinbajo’s latest commentary on the economy

Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has been speaking about the economy since he assumed office. Osinbajo who is saddled with the task of managing Nigeria’s economy as the Chairman of the National Economic Council (NEC) had an interview with journalists few weeks ago after delivering the keynote address at an economic dialogue organised by the Lagos... Read More

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Why we banned Kano mass wedding – Police

The police in Kano state has banned a mass wedding organized by a group loyal to former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. This is contained in a statement signed on Thursday by the Kano state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Magaji Majiya. The mass wedding slated to hold on August 20 coincided with the state government’s planned empowerment... Read More

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