These people survived Boko Haram, only to die in the hands of a deadly disease

by Kolapo Olapoju After about five people were confirmed dead last week following the outbreak of cholera, Borno health officials have confirmed that the death toll from the outbreak at the Internally Displaced Persons’ camp in Biu, Biu Local Government Area, has risen to 11. This was disclosed on Friday, 8 August, by Edward... Read More

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August 9, 2014

Henry Okelue: The race against the Ebola virus (Y! Fiction)

by Henry Okelue “A vaccine has been developed to test stage?” Dr. Adigun asked quizzically, considering that no mention about such had been made since the outbreak was announced in Guinea. The nurse rushed into the Doctor’s office, panting and barely managing to speak audibly. “Doctor! Doctor, the patient is getting worse” called out... Read More

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August 9, 2014

Ayokunle Odekunle: A letter to my unborn child (Y! FrontPage)

by Ayokunle Odekunle *I wrote this article as a University undergraduate in 2009. I still feel the same…* Hello sweetie, I am staring into the dark now, reminiscing, and thinking of how life was and how it is now. I also am trying to imagine how it would be during your own time, when... Read More

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August 9, 2014

Ebola: GEJ wants to close all primary/secondary schools; approves N1.9bn fund [DETAILS]

by S’ola Filani President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has declared the control and containment of the Ebola virus in Nigeria, a national emergency. In a statement sent out on Friday and signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, the President admonished State governments and private day care, nursery, primary and secondary schools... Read More

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August 9, 2014

Deji Asiru-Balogun: About feeding your parrots (Y! Superblogger)

by Deji Asiru-Balogun Parrots don’t need grit and it has been known to cause impaction when too much has been consumed. Parrots don’t eat hard seed hulls that need to be broken down by the digestive system; they hull their seeds with their beaks before eating them. Hiya, The best diet for parrots consists mostly... Read More

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August 9, 2014

“Do these people think I am stupid?” | Jason Njoku reminds founders to shut out the noise

by Jason Njoku Every day, Dick Costello gets hundreds of emails from well meaning (and some really horrid folk) regarding the strategy, misdirection or lack of specific feature sets at Twitter. I thought it was just me. Almost daily, I too get given advice from well meaning people, speculators, bloggers or social media experts on... Read More

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August 9, 2014

‘Ifreke talks Sports: A game that will set the tone – A preview of Arsenal vs Manchester City

by ‘Ifreke Inyang People have a habit of not paying great attention to curtain raisers. To them, it does not give a valid description of what the main event might throw up. One is tempted to forgive their stance. Last year, Manchester United steamrolled Wigan Atletic at Wembley, to clinch the Community Shield. In May... Read More

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August 9, 2014

Hospital expose: Ebola victim, Patrick Sawyer wanted to take the virus to Calabar

by Kolapo Olapoju Patrick Sawyer, the Liberian-American man who imported the Ebola virus disease (EVD) to Nigeria, attempted to forcefully discharge himself from First Consultant Medical Centre, Obalende, and travel to Calabar, Cross River State, to attend an ECOWAS event. Sawyer, who was a consultant with the Liberian ministry of finance, arrived Lagos on... Read More

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August 9, 2014

Falcao’s father talks about his Real Madrid move

by Mark Bassey Radamel Falcao’s father has said that his son will move to Real Madrid, if the coach Carlo Ancelotti really wants him. The Colombian striker has been seriously linked with a big-money money from Monaco, despite penning a five-year contract last year, after he joined from FC Porto for a fee around €60m.... Read More

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August 9, 2014

OJB Jezreel has 3 wives – but he says you shouldn’t have more than 1 | Read his reasons

by S’ola Filani Many didn’t know OJB Jezreel had three wives until recently when his first wife donated one of her kidneys to save his life. However, when asked to talk about polygamous marriage in a recent interview with a national daily, the music producer advised against marrying more than a wife. According to him,... Read More

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August 9, 2014

Ajax confirms negotiations with Eto’o

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Ajax director Marc Overmars, has confirmed that they are having discussions with Samuel Eto’o, over a potential transfer. The Cameroon international is a free agent, after Chelsea released him in July and has been in talks with a number of English clubs like West Ham, QPR and Sunderland. Eto’o and his agent... Read More

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August 9, 2014

FG places 139 people on Ebola surveillance [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju According to the Federal Government, 139 people have been placed under surveillance following their alleged contact with the Liberian victim of the deadly Ebola virus. The Minister of Health, Prof. Chukwu Onyebuchi, disclosed this at a press briefing on Friday, 8 August, in Lagos, where he also announced that two new... Read More

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August 9, 2014

How hot are Ebuka & Osas Ighodaro on the new covers of Complete Fashion? (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Rubbin’ Minds host, Ebuka Uchendu is on the cover of the new Complete Fashion , alongside budding actress, Osas Ighodaro. Ebuka is clad in a army-green traditional outfit, while Osas rocks a lemon American-football jersey. How do they look? Over to you.

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August 9, 2014

“Upon my integrity and honour” | NMA president resigns because he suspended doctors’ strike

by Kolapo Olapoju Dr. Kayode Obembe, the President of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has resigned from his position. Obembe said he was leaving the post following the controversies that trailed the recent suspension of the over-one-month-old doctors’ strike. In a letter signed and dated August 8, 2014, Obembe said he was stepping down in... Read More

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August 9, 2014

American Ebola patient speaks: “I am growing stronger everyday”

by S’ola Filani An American patient who was diagnosed with Ebola and airlifted to the United States for treatment has released his first statement since the ordeal began. Doctor Kent Brantly, an American aid worker from North Carolina, said in a statement Friday he is “growing stronger every day.” He was infected with the Ebola... Read More

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August 9, 2014

Dele Momodu: Why today’s election is a battle for the soul of Yorubaland

by Dele Momodu This is the reason for the declaration of war in the South West. If our security forces showed the same level of preparedness and seriousness in the States ravaged by terrorism Nigerians would have felt extremely secured. Fellow Nigerians, as you read this, the battle for which political party controls the State... Read More

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August 9, 2014

“God is bigger than Ebola” | Davido says he ain’t scared of no virus (TWEET)

by S’ola Filani While everyone else is panicking over the the deadly Ebola virus outbreak, reigning hip hop giant, Davido says he is not bothered. The ‘Skelewu’ crooner, who was in Abidjan, Ivory Coast for a show on Friday, excitedly shared photos of fans holding on tight to him and screaming out excitement. Reacting to... Read More

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August 9, 2014

Obasanjo’s brother-in-law, Henry Abebe is dead

by Kolapo Olapoju Henry Abebe, the younger brother of late former First Lady, Mrs Stella Obasanjo has died. He reportedly died in the wee hours of Friday, 8 August between 2am-5am, at an Abuja hospital after battling with Liver Cirrhosis. The deceased who was a businessman and a former Executive Director at the Nigerian Ports... Read More

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August 9, 2014

YNaija2015.com & the Co-Creation Hub present The #OsunDecides Election War Room | Tolu Ogunlesi, Chioma Chuka, ‘Yemi Adamolekun, Ayokunle Odekunle, others lead analysis today

by Kolapo Olapoju YNaija2015.com, Nigeria’s leading political blog has announced a novel approach to covering elections in Nigeria – with The YNaija2015 Election War Room. The war-room kicks off with the Osun governorship elections today, 9 August 2014. It is presented in partnership with the Co-Creation Hub and EnoughisEnough Nigeria. “The mandate of the... Read More

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August 9, 2014

Max Siollun: How Boko Haram was formed (Y! History)

by Max Siollun According to Shehu Sani, the Taliban who survived these clashes then joined Mohammed Yusuf’s movement. The movement that eventually became Boko Haram… It seems that the public and media missed critical clues in the evolution of Boko Haram in Nigeria. People seem to think the 2009 clashes between Boko Haram and security forces... Read More

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August 9, 2014

Opinion: Who will buy Osun State at the 2014 election bazaar? | #OsunDecides

by Oluwasegun Somefun The fight between Mr Iyisola Omisore and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola represents the quandary man could face when he wants to prove to a woman that he truly loves her. Political gladiators have started beating the drums of war and singing proverbial songs. Some followers are busy dancing to the peculiar melody while... Read More

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August 9, 2014

“Are we as Christians being asked to support the PDP?” | Prof Yemi Osinbajo issues a broadside on Aregbesola, GEJ & more

by Yemi Osibajo I was greatly saddened to read the material written by Mr. Eyieyien urging “The Remnants” to vote out the current Governor of Osun State Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and vote in Chief Iyiola Omisore. I am also still somewhat puzzled as to how what appeared to be an opposition to a bond issue... Read More

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August 9, 2014

Tolu Ogunlesi writes | What happens if victims believe the Ebola solution lies in churches?

by Tolu Ogunlesi In Liberia, where more than 300 people have been infected in the Ebola outbreak, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf this week called for a three-day stint of fasting and prayer to ask for divine intervention against the disease. In crisis situations, rumour mills – long a prominent feature of daily life in Nigeria... Read More

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August 9, 2014

Obanikoro is NOT pleased with Fashola’s reversal on LASU fees (TWEETS)

by S’ola Filani While parents and students of the Lagos State University are rejoicing over the reversed school fees – declared by the the Lagos governor, Babatunde Fashola yesterday on Wednesday, the Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obaniko is not pleased. The People’s Democratic Party candidate at the 2007 Lagos governorship election took... Read More

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August 9, 2014

Family of Lagos nurse who died from Ebola now on the run

by David Cyril Family members of the Nigerian nurse who died after getting infected with the Ebola virus are on the run. Nigeria is the fourth West African country to be hit by the Ebola outbreak since it first emerged in March in Guinea. The virus entered the country when Patrick Sawyer, who was... Read More

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August 9, 2014

Tunde Kara: How Ebola has been killing faith in Christianity since 1976

by Tunde Kara I was raised the Christian way; taught to believe in the Almighty God. I believe the bible stories my mum read (still reads) to me; stories of Jesus laying hands on all types of sick people and healing them… but then came Ebola. At 2am this morning, in the usual supine position,... Read More

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August 9, 2014

APC says Lai Mohammed has been “arrested in Osogbo,” now released | #OsunDecides

by Hauwa Gambo The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a statement this evening saying its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed has been arrested. “The spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has been arrested by security agents in Osogbo, on the eve of the state’s governorship election,” the statement said.... Read More

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August 9, 2014

Ajegunle.org: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria activates 3-week Google Web Training for community youth

by Kolapo Olapoju Ajegunle.org, an initiative of Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN), which connects young people with ICT enabled opportunities to help access better livelihoods, has just completed a Google Web Training for community youths. The training held from 9 to 27 June 2014. By the end of the first week of training, many of... Read More

August 8, 2014

INEC denies its officials were arrested for diverting voting materials in Osun (UPDATED)

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress has alleged that two officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Obokun Local government area of Osun state were arrested for attempting to divert voting materials to be used for tomorrow’s governorship election in the state. The party shared the photos below as “proof”. According... Read More

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August 8, 2014

#OsunDecides: These are the 4 factors that will decide today’s elections [YNaija Analysis]

by Godwin Akanfe Who is on the lips Less than 24 hours before the Osun gubernatorial poll kicks off, it is crystal clear the state is locked in a two-horse race between the candidates of All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), incumbent Governor Rauf Aregbesola and Iyiola Omisore respectively. Of course, many... Read More

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