September 12, 2017

White House says DACA legislation not linked to border wall funding

Following, speculation that President Donald Trump would require any compromise on potential DACA legislation including money for a wall along the Southern border, Marc Short, White House legislative affairs director told reporters on Tuesday that the President would not demand border wall funding as a legislative fix for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA),... Read More

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September 12, 2017

Southeast governors set-up committee to probe alleged clash between IPOB and Army

The South-East Governors’ Forum has set-up a seven-man committee to investigate the clash between the Nigerian Army and members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) in Umuahia, Abia. The forum’s Director of Media and Communications, Michael Udah, said in a statement on Tuesday, the committee is expected to submit its report on September 15.... Read More

IPOB, Michael Udah, Nigerian Army, South-East Governors’ Forum

September 12, 2017

Osinbajo announces release of N2bn for Maritime University take-off

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has announced the approval of the release of N2 billion for the take-off of Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta. He said this in Ondo State while presiding over the 2nd National Council on the Niger Delta, as well as hold Niger Delta New Vision (#NDNewVision) engagements. He was accompanied by State Governors and... Read More

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September 12, 2017

IPOB supporters troop in their thousands to Nnamdi Kanu’s home (PHOTOS)

Photos, published by Vanguard, show members and supporters of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) troop in their thousands, in tippers, buses and other cars from different South-East states heading to their leader’s home, Nnamdi Kanu in Umuahia, Abia, after the Nigerian Army, were seen with armoured tankers in front of Mr Kanu’s home. Photos... Read More

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Nnamdi Kanu

September 12, 2017

Soldiers reportedly surround Nnamdi Kanu’s home

Soldiers of the Nigerian Army Tuesday, reportedly surrounded the country home of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in Umuahia, Abia. The soldiers were said to have arrived in armoured personnel carriers and Hilux vehicles, TheCable reports. Some of the soldiers also stormed the state’s chapter of the Nigeria Union of... Read More

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September 12, 2017

Companies, educational institutions move to defend DACA recipients

In defense of employees and students caught in the DACA program rescinding, leading corporations and colleges and universities are mobilizing to protect recipients of the program which was instituted by the Obama administration and allows undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as minors to pursue work permit, The Hill reports. President Trump announced the winding... Read More

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September 12, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Is there no food in the Food Basket?

Benue State workers are currently on strike to protest the non-payment of their salaries for the past nine months. The state government made its intention known that it has no capacity to pay their salaries because there is no money. The state monthly IGR is N250 million, with a monthly receipt of N3 Billion from... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

September 12, 2017

When I speak in Kaduna, I get into trouble – Emir Sanusi

The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II Tuesday, at the commissioning of Olam International’s feed mill poultry says he gets into trouble whenever he delivers a speech in Kaduna. He said, according to TheCable, “It is always a pleasure to associate with the giant strides driven by my friend, the governor of Kaduna state. “The problem,... Read More

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September 12, 2017

“I am a threat to the economy?” | Atiku replies Twitter user

A former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, in response to a Twitter user, who wrote “You and your likes are the biggest threat to our economy,” asked how he has only been a threat to the economy, considering he has created over 50,000 jobs for Nigerians. Atiku had cited a report that the economy was in... Read More

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iPhone 8

September 12, 2017

iPhone 8 is coming today. Here’s everything you need to know before the launch

The wait is finally coming to an end. After months of rumours and speculation, Apple has scheduled the launch its new iPhone 8 – along with other products – for 10 a.m. Eastern Time today, which is 3pm, Nigerian time. The launch date fits their usual annual autumn launch of major new products. All major... Read More

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September 12, 2017

Album review: Simisola could start a fresh Nigerian sound

After Simi’s Ara Ile was released circa 2008, comparisons with then up and comer Rihanna unfolded almost immediately. Not because she was as feisty, but because of the texture and quality of her voice. Over the years, Simi’s reputation blossomed as she developed into one of Nigeria’s finest female vocalists. With talent and delivery to... Read More

Reviews, The Music Blog

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September 12, 2017

‘What Happened’: Hillary Clinton reveals details of the 2016 election in new book

Former Democratic Presidential candidate in the 2016 election, Hillary Rhodam Clinton has not taken her loss in the Oval Office pursuit slightly, she’s taken a long time to reflect on the cause of her defeat, her regrets and the possible silver-lining in her legendary aspiration. Her thoughts and everything which ensued was well documented in... Read More

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September 12, 2017

Harrysong, Skuki, Olu Maintain, 9ice, others to perform at ‘Jimmy’s Jump Off Abuja Edition’

Music artistes Harrysong, 9ice, Olu Maintain, Skuki and Sexy Steel have joined the lineup of other A-listers performing at veteran disc jockey Jimmy Jatt’s upcoming music show ‘Jimmy’s Jump Off’ which is set to hold on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. The convener of ‘Jimmy’s Jump Off’, the legendary DJ Jimmy Jatt... Read More

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September 12, 2017

Police begins investigation as explosion rocks Enugu market

The Police Command in Enugu State has commenced investigation into an alleged explosion at a former New Artisan Market on the outskirts of Enugu. The command’s Spokesman, SP Ebere Amaraizu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Enugu. Amaraizu said that the explosion took place at the former New Artisan Market along Enugu-Port Harcourt... Read More

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September 12, 2017

[The Music Blog] Nostalgia is an effective tool for nothing on Jesse Jagz’ “Alright” featuring Styl Plus

The release of Jesse Jagz Odysseus came as a follow-up to a series of events that have happened over the past week. After M.I’s public confrontation with Pulse’s Osagie Alonge, Chocolate City seems to be re-energised towards remaining on playlists. Some of the work put into achieving that goal has come by way of C-Kay’s... Read More

Chocolate city, Jesse Jagz, Odysseus, Styl-Plus

September 12, 2017

Call off military operation in the S’East | Ohanaeze tells FG

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged the Federal Government to ask the military to immediately stop its military operation in the South-East. The group said the presence of the military was an invasion of the region. Ohanaeze stated this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja and signed by its President General, Chief John Nwodo.... Read More

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September 12, 2017

Air Force destroys more Boko Haram buildings in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force said it has destroyed more structures used by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno. NAF announced this in a statement issued by Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya, the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, in Abuja on Tuesday. “NAF Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance platforms had previously confirmed that several structures used... Read More

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September 12, 2017

Boris Johnson visits British Virgin Islands over Hurricane Irma

Bowing to political pressure undermining the essence of the incumbent British government, Boris Johnson, the UK foreign secretary, is scheduled to fly to the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma, The Guardian reports. According to a release from the Foreign Office, Johnson would spend “the coming days” in... Read More

Boris Johnson, Hurricane Irma, Virgin Island

September 12, 2017

Protesting Akwa Ibom youth dump coffin at Exxon Mobil gate

Youth from four local government area in Awka Ibom, playing host to Exxon Mobil, on Monday held a warning protest to demand the immediate relocation of the company’s headquarters to the state. The LGAs include Eket, Esit-Eket, Onna and Ibeno. The protesters blocked the gates of the company with coffins and other traditional items. Speaking... Read More

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September 12, 2017

Anambra election: APC panel begins Nwoye probe

The All Progressives Congress has started the probe of the winner of the ticket for the Anambra governorship election, Tony Nwoye. This followed a petition written by Senator Andy Uba who was one of the contestants in the primaries. Uba called for a probe on the result of the primary election. Nwoye appeared before the... Read More

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September 12, 2017

YNaija Editorial: Forget Buhari and Nnamdi Kanu, remember there’s only one thing that matters

There’s a chance that you have noticed – amidst everything else that has been happening – that we have been a little bit aloof. And it must be understandable to you. Think about it. Hurricanes, floods, time travel (and not the Elon Musk kind) back to a past filled with avoidable mistakes and a looming... Read More

Thinking Through

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September 12, 2017

Why the political elite desperately want Buhari re-elected – Shehu Sani

Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has said the political elites want President Muhammadu Buhari to seek re-election because they see him as a ‘meal’ for their survival. The debate on whether the President would contest in 2019 had started after Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan said Buhari promised not to seek re-election. In... Read More

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September 12, 2017

UN imposes fresh sanctions on North Korea

Almost meeting the US wishes, the United Nations Security Council has approved new sanctions aimed at punishing North Korea for its latest missile and nuclear tests, thus causing the U.S. to win support from Russia and China. According to Bloomberg, the decision was consented to by the 15-member Security Council on Monday following a week of talks... Read More

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September 12, 2017

Album review: The African Gentleman makes monotony beautiful

Ric Hassani’s debut project The African Gentleman is the typical Nigerian song. It begins the way it is supposed to begin. It reaches a peak. It has a repetitive chorus that makes the song the song itself. It is beautiful. It is imperfect. The African Gentleman is a whole project about the same message, laced... Read More

Reviews, The Music Blog

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September 12, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 12th of September

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: If given the opportunity, I will fight corruption like never before – Atiku Stop confronting soldiers | Abia govt warns residents Foremost reporter alleges President Trump is being drugged in the White House

September 12, 2017

Film Review: In Line is a weird mix of drama and suspense

by Wilfred Okiche The latest Nollywood-Ghollywood collaboration comes in the form of the dramatic thriller In Line from Firepix studio production. Debo (Uzor Arukwe) is an ex-convict recently sprung from jail, thanks to the contacts of his well- connected mother, Tina Mba, in yet another underwritten, under baked role. He goes back home to his... Read More

Reviews, The Film Blog

Adesua Etomi, Chinyere Ozoemena, Chris Attoh, Film reviews, Firepix studio production, In Line, Leonora Okine, sika osei, Tina Mba, Tope Oshin, Uzor Arukwe

September 12, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Rahama Sadau says her ban from Kannywood is a stepping stone; Have you seen the Fifty Shades Freed teaser? | More stories

Read some of yesterday’s top entertainment stories and others that unraveled while you slept – and are certain to buzz today. Rahama Sadau speaks on transitioning from Kannywood to Nollywood Remember Rahama Sadau? The Northern actress who was kicked out of Nigeria’s Northern movie industry, Kannywood for an action that was described as “immoral” after... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

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September 12, 2017

US Navy deploys Carrier to help rescue operations in Florida

As part of rescue efforts and to achieve a thorough search, the U.S. Navy has dispatched the aircraft carrier “Abraham Lincoln” and two other ships to the Florida Keys to help with search-and-rescue operations after Hurricane Irma flooded the region, FOX reports. Gov. Rick Scott, after flying over the affected areas called it scenes of... Read More

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September 12, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents kill 6 Civilian JTF members in Borno village

Boko Haram insurgents have killed six members of the Civilian Joint Task Force during an attack near an IDPs camp in Ngala local government area of Borno State. According to Daily Trust, the attack took place on Friday night. Executive Director of the Network of the Civil Society Organizations in the state, Ambassador Ahmed Shehu... Read More

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September 12, 2017

[The Music Blog] Uncovering Simi’s incredible album stand out “Take Me Back”

The suspicious first breaths (and breadths) of dramatic Latin guitar riffs that open “Take Me Back” should have been enough indicator of where Simi was going with this track off her new album, Simisola. For fans of Simi who have trailed tales of the singer’s alleged relationship with Adekunle Gold, “Take Me Back” is another piece... Read More

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