September 11, 2017

Pius Adesanmi: Don Williams – Fragments of memory

by Pius Adesanmi America invaded my formative years in Nigeria through culture, mainly books and music. Indian (Amitabh Bachchan!) and Chinese (Bruce Lee!) films relegated American (John Wayne) films to a distant background. In High School (Titcombe College), James Hadley Chase was our most mesmerizing path to America. The irony of preferring the America of... Read More

Don Williams, influence, Music, opinion, Pius Adesanmi, Tribute

September 11, 2017

WAEC set to re-introduce e-marking for its tests

The West African Examinations Council International Office in Lagos said it will soon re-introduce electronic marking for its tests. Head of the Office, Adelowo Maliki, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lagos. “We started this electronic marking in 2014 through to 2015, only for us to suspend it in 2016,... Read More

e-marking, re-introduce, tests, WAEC

September 11, 2017

Richard Branson laments damage caused by Hurricane Irma on his island

British billionaire, Sir Richard Branson has revealed some of the damage wrecked on his luxury island resort Necker Island by Hurricane Irma which passed through the Caribbean last week. He has therefore travelled to Puerto Rico to mobilise aid efforts for the British Virgin Islands and the Caribbean. “I have never seen anything like this... Read More

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September 11, 2017

FG approves concession of Lagos, Abuja airports

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said the Federal Executive Council has agreed to concession the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja. Osinbajo said this on Monday while speaking at the fifth edition of the presidential quarterly business forum which held at the State House, Abuja. “I am pleased to say that the federal... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Insiders: Mama Taraba has committed political suicide, she should resign

Insiders shared their varying opinion about the Minister of Women Affairs and social Development, Aisha Alhassan’s statement about supporting Atiku in 2019, even as she reiterated that there is no going back on her statement. Most believe there is nothing wrong in her publicly expressing her loyalty, but despite this, according to some her action... Read More

Thinking Through

Aisha Alhassan, APC, Insiders, President Muhammadu Buhari

September 11, 2017

Trump, Melania observe moment of silence in honour of 9/11 victims

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump has led a team of White House staffs in observing a minute silence for the ill-fated victims of the 9/11 attack in 2001. The President after observing the silence headed back into the building while saluting flag bearers in a colorful commemorating formation. This was through its official... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Atiku Abubakar, Rihanna, Nigeria, Aisha Alhassan | Here are last week’s winners and losers

Across Nigeria and the rest of the world, headlines blazed all week last week. From Hurricane Irma to the doctors’ strike in Nigeria (and we could never forget the ASUU strike too) to Nigeria’s Minister for Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan’s anti-government activities to Rihanna’s cosmetics line and its historic 40-shades foundation. From the biggest newsmakers... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

Aisha Alhassan, atiku abubakar, Federal Government, LooseTalk podcast, M.I., nigerian police, Rihanna

September 11, 2017

Trump’s deal with Democrats strengthens Ryan’s grip as speaker

With President Donald Trump’s deal with Democrats last week casting some aspersions on Trump’s trust of his should-be Republican comrades, the development has opened another rift within the GOP Conference over whether the president or speaker is to blame, Politico reports. Some House conservatives who had insisted on spending cuts instead of a debt ceiling... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Troops kill Boko Haram insurgents in ambush

The Nigerian Army said troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have killed many Boko Haram terrorists in ambush at the early hours of Sunday. In a statement on Monday by Brigadier General Sani Usman, Director Army Public Relations, he said the troops of 151 Battalion, 21 Brigade carried out the ambush against the terrorists. “The troops neutralized a... Read More

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September 11, 2017

BREAKING: Customs seizes 1,100 firearms at Lagos port

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 1,100 firearms smuggled into the country at Tin-Can Island port, Lagos. Comptroller General of the Nigerian Custom Service, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd) confirmed this on Monday. He said the weapons concealed in a 1×20 ft container. He said the weapons were discovered by custom officers who were carrying out... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Air Force attacks Boko Haram buildings in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force said it has attacked buildings where Boko Haram insurgents were hibernating in Borno State. Director of the Public Relations and Information, Olatokunbo Adesanya disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Olatokunbo said it was in furtherance of the recently commenced Operation Ruwan Wuta. “On September 7, NAF conducted air interdiction on... Read More

Air Force, attacks, boko haram, Bomb, Borno, buildings

September 11, 2017

Six Boko Haram members surrender to NSCDC

Borno Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps said six members of the Boko Haram sect have surrendered to the corps. Spokesperson for the command, Bulus James disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri. James revealed that the insurgents surrendered to the corps under the Operation Safe Corridor. He said others have also made... Read More

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September 11, 2017

North Korea warns US of greatest pain if Trump pursues oil sanction

Following the US’ pursuit of a oil embargo on North Korea and freezing of its leader Kim Jong Un, the regime has warned that it will inflict “the greatest pain and suffering” on the US if it does not discontinue from the agenda, according to The Guardian. The US seeking of the sanctions came after... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Crystal Palace sacks Frank de Boer after five games

Crystal Palace manager, Frank de Boer has been sacked following a poor start at the English Premier League. According to BBC Sport, former England boss Roy Hodgson will replace him as manager. “Crystal Palace Football Club have this morning parted company with Frank de Boer,” said a statement on the club’s website. “We would like... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Seven Bloody Days of Summer I: The 9/11 we tend to forget

Only days before 9/11, a weeklong episode of bloodletting began in the central Nigerian city of Jos as Christians and Muslims, neighbours for decades, fought to the death. But what exactly happened? By Eromo Egbejule The Valley of The Shadow of Death In the summer of 2001, *Abdulkareem, a lanky 20-year old who had just... Read More

911, Christians, Eromo Egbejule, ethnic clashes, Jos Crisis, Muslims, peace, pogrom, Seven bloody days of summer, tourism

September 11, 2017

Just In: Court directs INEC to continue Melaye’s recall process

A suit filed by Kogi senator, Dino Melaye, challenging the process of recalling him from the Senate has been dismissed by a Federal High Court in Abuja. Pronouncing his judgment, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to proceed with the recall process. The judgment has now cancelled an earlier order directing all... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Poetry: Beneath the rubble

by Cyril James Awake, you dying eagle. Awake to your long lost pride; To the tide of foreign waters. Look back in time When your virgin charms, as a Bait, the distant climes called. Look forward into the future And match untrammelled into Peace and glory unspeakable. Inhale not this strange air ___ It... Read More

nigeria, opinion, Poetry, the future

September 11, 2017

You promised Nigerians security, fulfill it, Atiku tells Buhari

A former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration to fulfil its promise to Nigerians to improve security in Nigeria. The former Vice-President said this in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Mazi Paul Ibe, in Abuja, on Sunday. Atiku, the founder of the American University of... Read More

atiku abubakar, Chibok girls, Muhammadu Buhari, security in Nigeria

September 11, 2017

Most U.S. Presidents hate the media – Obama’s former communication director

President Trump’s daily war with the media appears not to be peculiar to the present administration after all. It has been disclosed that, most presidents, are often frustrated with their media coverage, though, Trump has been more impulsive about it, according to the Washington Examiner. For President Trump, it’s the big newspapers and cable TV.... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Nigeria’s total debt rose to N19.63tn as at June 2017

Nigeria, under President Muhammadu Buhari and the 36 states of the federation as well as the Federal Capital Territory have borrowed about N7.51 trillion in the last two years. As of June 30, 2015, Nigeria’s total debt stood at N12.12 trillion. In June 2017, the nation’s total debt had climbed to N19.63 trillion, according to... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Trump’s firing of Comey biggest mistake in “modern political history” – Bannon

During an interview on “60 Minutes” which aired on Sunday, Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon launched a controversial statement in which he unusually berated President Trump over one of his actions. Bannon slammed Trump’s firing of former FBI Director James Comey, as the biggest mistake in “modern political history.” When asked during the... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Editor’s note: We will be revisiting the untold stories behind Nigeria’s middle-belt crisis

Today, YNaija begins a three-part story called ‘Seven Bloody Days of Summer’. It explores the untold stories behind the high volatility that Nigeria’s middle-belt, Jos in particular, has become known for. Our reporter, Eromo Egbejule revisits the 2001 Jos Crisis. These ethno-religiously motivated riots reached a crescendo just days before the infamous 9/11 twin tower bomb... Read More

Citizenship, Thinking Through

Citizenship Series, Eromo Egbejule, Jos Crisis, Seven bloody days of summer

September 11, 2017

Pius Adesanmi: The Nigerian Military’s invasion of Nnamdi Kanu’s house is foolish

by Pius Adesanmi Umuahia. They said. We said. Who is right? Who is wrong? That has never been and will never be the issue for me. The issue for me is this utterly reprehensible idea of the military and their tanks in civilian spaces. I have written about it in English. I have written about... Read More

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September 11, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 11th of September

Follow the stories and analyses on YNaija: How IPOB members stopped soldiers from entering my house – Nnamdi Kanu Stop peddling falsehood | Alhassan blasts Fani-Kayode Nigeria is stagnant, no development is going on – Wike

Aisha Alhassan, Femi Fani-Kayode, IPOB, Nigerian Army, Nnamdi Kanu, Nyesom Wike, YNaija Cover

September 11, 2017

The Big 5: Army vs IPOB; Alhassan chides Fani-Kayode; and other top stories

Good Morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Following reports that the Nigerian Army invaded the residence of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), injuring some members of the pro-Biafra group, the Police and Army have, in separate statements, dismissed the report as untrue. Both statements... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Aisha Alhassan, Charly Boy, Femi Fani-Kayode, IPOB, Jummai Alhassan, Nigerian Army, Rochas Okorocha, The Big 5, Tukur Buratai

September 11, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Mr Eazi condemns Nigerian artistes for using “his Ghanaian formula”; Kanye West wants a face-to-face meeting with Jay-Z | More stories

We love Mondays! It’s the day of the week where we get to load you with all the entertainment gists you missed through the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept on Sunday night. Let’s do this! Kanye West and Jay-Z may be ending their beef? Reports making rounds have it that we may... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

Adebayo Faleti, Basketmouth, Capital XTRA, Don Williams, ghanaian, Jay-z, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Mr Eazi, surrogacy

September 11, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari travels to U.S. next week | Hurricane Irma claims 24 lives | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Nigeria is stagnant, no development is going on – Wike – YNaija Troops did not invade Nnamdi Kanu’s house – Army – YNaija Stand on the truth, don’t be intimidated | Fani-Kayode advises Alhassan – YNaija Dangote-led national relief committee donates N250m to victims of Benue flood – YNaija Charly... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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September 11, 2017

Charly Boy is only acting a script, he has been recruited – Okorocha

The Governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha yesterday said Charles Oputa, known as Charly Boy was recruited in 2014 by his political opponents to fight his administration and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor, who was reacting to a recent meeting convened by Charly Boy and the State Chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Lawrence... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Fisayo Soyombo: 2019 elections in September 2017 — Nigeria now in political recession

by ‘Fisayo Soyombo A blind man who only listens to radio must be thinking this is September 2018 rather than September 2017. It is still two long years before the 2019 presidential election but the distraction of that election was so palpable last week. Aisha Alhassan, Minister for Women Affairs, sparked off the latest... Read More

2019 Elections, Aisha Alhassan, Atiku, Buhari, nigeria, opinion, Osinbajo, Politics, recession

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