September 10, 2017

[The Church Blog] These spontaneous worship sessions by TY Bello will give you chills

She might not be your everyday popular worship leader but TY Bello has proven that you don’t need that title before you can start a powerful session – one in the category of the spontaneous worship. So, here’s how the spontaneous worship happens; TY Bello, George (The keyboardist) and sometimes, one or two other friends... Read More

Church Culture, Spontaneous worship, The Church Blog, TY Bello

September 10, 2017

“The earlier the oil dries up the better” – Gov El-Rufai

The Governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai, Saturday in Ibadan said the discovery of oil in Nigeria is responsible for the brain drain in the country. Governor El-Rufai, who spoke at the 2017 Founder’s Day Celebration in memory of Prof Ojetunji Aboyade, which was organised by the Development Policy Centre, said because Nigeria got ‘easy money’... Read More

brain drain, governor of Kaduna, Nasir el-Rufai, oil money

September 10, 2017

We will not be vindictive when we take over in 2019 – Makarfi

The chairman of the caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi has said his party will not be vindictive when it takes over the presidency in 2019. Speaking with journalists on Friday in Kaduna, Makarfi said the anti-corruption efforts of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration will be fully appraised “when they... Read More

2019 presidency, Ahmed Makarfi, APC, party politics, PDP

September 10, 2017

Yoruba elders, Northern governors, others rally support for Buhari in 2019

Having seen Lauretta Onochie’s tweet, “We’re working on Buhari’s return to power in 2019,” Northern APC governors and the governor of Ogun have added their voices to endorse President Buhari’s return in 2019. This came after the Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, displayed her unalloyed support for godfather, a former vice president, Atiku Abubakar,... Read More

2019 election, Arewa, Governor Amosun, MURIC, Northern Governors, President Muhammadu Buhari, YCE, Yoruba Council of Elders

September 10, 2017

Why I conceded power in 2015 – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed why he accepted defeat in the 2015 general election results that saw President Muhammadu Buhari emerge as winner. According to Daily Post, Mr Jonathan, while speaking at the World Peace Summit in Malaysia, said he took the decision in 2015 because of his desire to lead by his conscience.... Read More

2015 election, Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, president buhari

September 9, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Funmi Iyanda, Dr Joe Abah, Runtown and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

Dr. JOE ABAH, Runtown, Today's Noisemakers: Funmi Iyanda

September 9, 2017

The Thread: The hypocrisy of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs

Articles have been written, Twitter threads have been spun about the injustice meted out by the Federal Government to the Islamic sect, Shiites. In fact, calls are still being made to the FG to release their leader, El Zakzaky, who still remains incarcerated despite a court order to the contrary. Based on these antecedents, Nicholas... Read More

El-Zakzaky, islam, nigeria, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Religion, Shi'ites, Sultan, The Thread

September 9, 2017

Only ill-health will stop Buhari from contesting in 2019 – Amosun

Ogun State governor, Ibikunke Amodun has said only ill- health will stop President Muhammadu Buhari from seeking re-election in 2019. The governor stated this in Abeokuta shortly after attending a book launch put together to mark the one year anniversary of the death of renowned educationist, Chief Lamidi Sofenwa. Amosun said the President has done... Read More

2019, Contest, Ibikunle Amosun, ill-health, President Muhammadu Buhari

September 9, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 9th of September

Follow the stories and analyses on YNaija: FG is planning to kill my son – Nnamdi Kanu’s father http://lifestyle.ynaija.com/10-products-rihannas-fenty-beauty-line-everyone-try/ Vera Ezimora: 10 reasons you shouldn’t blame the Olori of Ife for the demise of her marriage

FG, Nnamdi Kanu, Olori Wuraola, Rihanna, YNaija Cover

September 9, 2017

Ghosts voted for the opposition | South African President Zuma says

South President Jacob Zuma has said his party, the African National Congress (ANC) lost the elections in the Western Cape because ‘ghosts voted.’ According to HUFFPOST, Zuma said the Democratic Alliance (DA) used witchcraft to remain in power. “I don’t know where they get the luck to win here because people in the majority are... Read More

ghosts, jacob zuma, opposition, south africa, vote

September 9, 2017

Just In: Plateau United win first NPFL title

Plateau United has emerged champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League. The side beat Enugu Rangers 2-0 in Jos on Saturday to win their first ever league title. The Kennedy Boboye side got 66 points after 38 league matches. They become the 19th Nigeria league champions. Plateau United will get a prize money of N50 million and... Read More

champions, league, npfl, Plateau United, win

September 9, 2017

Osinbajo has nothing to do with group campaigning for him – Presidency

The Presidency has distanced Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo from a group campaigning to stand as presidential candidate in the 2019 election. The group on its website pits Osinbajo against President Muhammadu Buhari. The group said, “Note that Osinbajo did not endorse this volunteer group. We have never met him. We are strong believers in the fact that... Read More

campaign, Grouo, Presidrncy, Yemi Osinbajo

September 9, 2017

The Thread: All Nigeria’s best Governors are in her past

It’s not yet election season, but it sure feels like it, what with Political Twitter Nigeria blowing up over the possibility of Atiku emerging as President. In the spirit of the season, foremost military analyst @beegeaglesblog decided to take on the individuals currently occupying the position of governor in Nigeria today. He put them side... Read More

Death of servant-leaders, Gov Okilo, Governor Jakande, Governor Mbakwe, nigeria, Politics, second republic, The Thread

September 9, 2017

How we stopped terrorists from attacking Abuja, six other states – DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Saturday said suspected terrorists planned to conduct shootings and suicide bombings on selected six states and the Federal Capital Territory during the just concluded Eid- Kabir celebration. The security service said the plan was spearheaded by Islamic State of West Africa terrorists. Spokesperson for the DSS, Mr. Tony... Read More

Abuja, Attack, Bomb, DSS, six states, stip, terrorists

Anthony Joshua

September 9, 2017

Anthony Joshua (of course he’s Nigerian), Seni Saraki, Lucy Ejike… see the #YNaijaPowerList2017 for Sports

by Wilfred Okiche For the sixth consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the sporting world. From elite athletes to top flight footballers and sports administrators and these 10 fellows are doing the country proud. Seni Saraki... Read More

#YNaijaPowerlIst, Featured

#YNaijaPowerList, #YNaijaPowerList2017, Alex Iwobi, Anthony Joshua, Aruna Quadri, Kehinde Paul, Kelechi Iheanacho, Lucy Ejike, ogenyi onazi, Seni Saraki, sports, Uneku Atawode, Victor Moses, YNaija Power list

September 9, 2017

Why the police technology is needed more than ever

by Alexander O. Onukwe While most people only hear about jail breaks in America from movies, jail breaks from Police custody is very much part of the reality in Nigeria. The pattern of jail breaks range from those assisted from within, by the cooperation of police officers, or from police stations being overwhelmed by external... Read More

Story of the day

Body cameras, cctv, nigerian police, Story of the day, technology

September 9, 2017

Pius Adesanmi: Warning to Nigerian Parents

by Pius Adesanmi There is a certain Nigerian demographic that is being raised by my generation. All of a sudden, the kids of many of my course mates in the University are now undergraduates. My generation is raising Nigerians in the 17 – 25 year-old bracket. Millennials. I have called them the orphaned generation because... Read More

Collapse of excellence, nigeria, opinion, parenting, Pius Adesanmi, role models

September 9, 2017

Man City defeat 10-man Liverpool 5-0

Manchester City on Saturday thrashed 10-man Liverpool 5-0 after Sadio Mane was shown a red card. Aguero had earlier put Manchester City in front with a goal, before Mane was sent off eight minutes before half-time for a high challenge on Ederson. Ederson was later replaced by Claudio Bravo. Gabriel Jesus’ header added a second... Read More

10-man, 5.0, liverpool, manchester city, Thrash

September 9, 2017

OAU suspends two SUG leaders over N3.8m fight

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife has indefinitely suspended two students union leader over a clash. The students are Vice-President, Jacob Tosin Grace and Director of Socials, Adedayo Afolabi Emmanuel. It was learnt that the clash occurred while the union was deliberating on how to expend the sum of N3.8m released to the union by... Read More

fight, leaders, N3.8m, oau, SUG, suspends

September 9, 2017

Accept FG’s offer and call off the strike | NANS begs ASUU

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to accept the offers made by the Federal Government. Bestman Okereafor, the spokesman of NANS, made the appeal in a statement issued in Enugu on Saturday. The federal government’s team dialoguing with ASUU had agreed to set-up a... Read More

accept, call off, FG, offer, strike

September 9, 2017

FG is planning to kill my son – Nnamdi Kanu’s father

Father of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Okwu Kanu has said the Federal Government is planning to kill his son. In an interview with The Sun, Okwu said the recent moves to re-arrest him was a plan to kill the Biafran agitator. He added that his son had done nothing... Read More

biafra, father, FG, kill, Nnamdi Kanu, planning, son

September 9, 2017

Peregrino Brimah: Itse Sagay – A rare gem in the midst of brash stones

by Peregrino Brimah I understand when I am referred to as an insatiable and indomitable critic. With Nigeria so far behind, I take no prisoners when condemning mediocre officials and the wicked cabal. However, when I do spot men of exemplary character every now and then, I actually do rain praises on them. Itse Sagay is... Read More

corruption, Itse Sagay, Nigeria's Senate, opinion, Peregrino Brimah, Saraki

September 9, 2017

‘Boko Haram insurgents attack IDPs camp in Borno’

Boko Haram insurgents on Friday reportedly attacked an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Gamboru Ngala local government area of Borno state, TheCable reports. According to the news medium, the insurgents stormed the camp in two Hilux trucks at about 11pm. Bamus Garba, an eyewitness said the insurgents attacked the camp from the rear, firing... Read More

Attack, boko haram, Borno, CAMP, IDPs, insurgents

September 9, 2017

Two female suicide bombers killed in Borno

The Police in Borno on Saturday said two female suicide bombers were killed after detonating their bombs on Maiduguri-Mafa Highway. DSP Isuku Victor, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in a statement said eight people sustained injuries in the incident. He said the incident occurred on Friday at about 17:38 p.m. when the female suicide... Read More

Borno, female, killed, police, suicide bombers

September 9, 2017

Aba Prison Break: Who needs the fear of God in police work?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Giving reasons for dismissing six policemen who were involved in a jail break, the Commissioner of Police for Abia State, Mr Adeleye Oyebade said: “I believe in policing with the fear of God and all I have said in this case is nothing but the truth because I want to make... Read More

Story of the day

Aba Prison break, corruption, nigerian police, security, Story of the day

September 9, 2017

Senate will consider accelerated passage of Occupational Safety Bill – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the upper chamber will accelerate the consideration of the Occupational Safety and Health Bill (SB. 200), after resumption. Saraki announced this in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu on Saturday in Abuja. “The Occupational Safety Bill, which has gone through second reading, will... Read More

Accelerated, Bukola Saraki, Occupational passage, senate

September 9, 2017

31,000 police officers to be recruited; $2bn spent on IDPs | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

31,000 – The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said that the Nigerian Police Force would recruit this number of officers annually to solve the problem of shortage in the force. 223 – The number of people that have been killed in Boko Haram attacks in North-East Nigeria between April and now, according to... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

boko haram, Borno State, FIRS, Ibrahim Idris, Police Force, SEMA, stella oduah

September 9, 2017

Security operatives kill serial killer in Kogi

A notorious serial killer, Lukman Issah, aka Commander, has been killed by the Kogi state police command. Lukman, according to the police, had killed six policemen and 19 Christian worshippers before he met his waterloo in an operation led by the special anti-robbery Squad (SARS). A statement by the command’s spokesman, William Aya, said Lukman... Read More

Kogi, police, Security personnel, serial killer

September 9, 2017

Opinion: A reality check on Nigeria’s Health Insurance Scheme

by M. M. Alhaji Access to quality healthcare is one of the fundamental human rights listed by the World Health Organization (WHO). Nigeria, being a signatory and member of the WHO, is thus bound to provide its citizens quality healthcare. Consequently, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) was established in 2004 with the mandate of ensuring... Read More

funding, Governance, Health insurance, nigeria, opinion, policy

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