PDP is bigger than any individual &#8211; Goodluck Jonathan

Airtel launches smartconnect for new customers (PHOTOS)

Telecommunication giants, Airtel Nigeria on Wednesday, August 3 launched a new plan for new customers- SmartConnect 2.0 Here are the pictures from the launch.

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Opinion: How Nigeria failed Stephen Keshi

by Ololade Ajekigbe The third and fourth lines of the Nigerian national anthem read “The labour of our heroes past shall never be in vain.” It’s supposed to be a profound declaration of assurance. An unequivocal guarantee that come what may, our country will be there for anyone who has made an unforgettable contribution to the... Read More

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Airtel Nigeria announces smart connect for new customers

Telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has announced the introduction of SmartConnect 2.0, a new offer which offers prepaid customers six times the value of every recharge. According to Airtel, SmartConnect 2.0 is specifically designed to give more value and enrich the lives of telecoms consumers, also empowering them to do much more as well as... Read More

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Introducing Conversations With Labo | Nigeria’s porn culture

The second episode of Conversations With Labo is out again! This episode features an insightful conversation on Porn Culture in Nigeria with Subomi Plumptre, a social media strategist. Watch below.

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@AmbodeObsarver, KraksTV, Bizzle Osikoya… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Social media

The Fifth year of the #YNaijaPowerList gathers the biggest and most influential figures in social media. From a barbed Twitter account chronicling life in the big city, to social media influencers and celebrities in their own right, these are the big 10. @AmbodeObsarver The breakout Twitter handle of 2016 has to be this tongue in... Read More

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August 3, 2016

Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa, Uneku Atawodi… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Sports

The annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its fifth year and we bring you the most influential young Nigerians in sports, under 40 who are doing it for themselves, and for the nation. From a track queen on her way to legendary status, to a fast rising footballer at her prime, to representatives of our footballing future, these... Read More

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August 3, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Buhari will fail in 2019- Father Mbaka | Court okays seizure of Fayose’s assets | Jibrin wants Dogara to step down | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist CBN says you can deposit cheques into savings accounts- YNaija Court okays the seizure of Fayose’s assets by EFCC- YNaija Jibrin wants Dogara to step down over budget padding row- YNaija Father Mbaka has an ominous advise for Buhari- YNaija Enugu House begins probe of Chime over IGR-... Read More

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August 3, 2016

5,000 OPC members ready to turn into snakes, lions to fight militants in Ogun

When over 5,000 members of the Reformed Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) stormed the Imushin community in Ogun state in several buses and cars they probably did not expect to be chased away by the traditional ruler. But they did get chased away- howbeit quite tactfully. According to Punch, the OPC members arrived the community in... Read More

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Opinion: Fela- between the cross’ din and the crescent’s dint

by Modiu Olaguro “Sadly, our spirituality happens to be the greatest casualty of the colonial assault on Africa. We lost the very key to our soul as we have been eternally programmed to seek our humanity within context and moulds of our slave masters.”- Duke Imevbore Aigboje This day, nineteen years ago, the man who had... Read More

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#Yabacon: ‘I’ve been accused of propagating a name for Yaba’ – Bankole Oluwafemi

As part of our special series on the Yaba technology cluster, we met with Bankole Oluwafemi, the co-founder of Big Cabal and Editor-in-Chief of TechCabal at the popular EzWashnDry laundromat. Calmly alert, Bankole had intelligent, yet questioning, eyes that took in details without betraying his thoughts. His words were measured – careful even- and he... Read More

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‘Whistle blower’ Jibrin is at it again, read what he has to say this time

Abdulmumin Jibrin, who blew the whistle on an alleged ‘reckless padding’ of the 2016 budget by the principle officers of the House of Representatives is making some serious allegations against some of the other members of the hallowed chambers. Jibrin is reportedly to appear before a disciplinary committee of the All Progressives Congress in connection... Read More

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Opinion: 5 ways to make Konga great again

by Sheriff Shittu O If you have been following the story about Konga’s brouhaha, I guess you will by now think there is fire on the mountain and we all should run for cover. Well, as a witness to the arena during my stint with Konga, here are a few things that I think if... Read More

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Linda Ikeji, Toke Ibru, Osagie Alonge… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Media

The tide is turning when it comes to the media business and the 10 young Nigerians appearing on this list are all at the vanguard of that change. From Legacy Media moguls looking to reinvent ageing institutions, to online media pioneers thirsting for the next big thing, we present the #YNaijaPowerList for Media. Kemi Adetiba... Read More

Podcast: Marek to (some) young tech entrepreneurs – You don’t know everything simply because you read TechCabal

On the first edition of the podcast ‘Conversations with Chude’, we speak to Polish-born Nigerian-based tech entrepreneur, Marek Zmyslowski. The former chief executive officer of Jovago, has become a thought leader in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, not just because of his positions he has held, but because he is not afraid to share his opinions on... Read More

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Femi Fani-Kayode: Why Donald Trump is the best option for Nigeria in America’s election

by Femi Fani-Kayode Four months ago I wrote an essay titled “Mr. Trump and Islam”. In that contribution I argued that Donald Trump, the American entrepreneur and billionaire presidential candidate, was unstoppable. I said he would win the nomination as flag-bearer for the Republican Party and then, against all odds, go on to win the... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Military release video of attack on Arepo | Ngige booed by crowd for defending Buhari | Zika virus speads in Florida | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist Panel advises the prosecution of the soldiers involved in the Shi’ites Zaria massacre- YNaija Poultry preserved with ‘chemicals used on dead bodies’ seized by Customs- YNaija Federal Government owes retirees over N293 billion- YNaija Nigerian Air Force releases video of aerial assault on militant camp in Arepo- YNaija... Read More

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Opinion: How agriculture can solve Nigeria’s unemployment crisis

by Chambers Umezulike The Nigerian National Bureau of Statistics has pegged Nigeria’s general unemployment rate at 12.1% as at the first quarter of 2016, with youth unemployment rate at 48%. In the same light, about 4.5 million Nigerians match into the labour market annually from tertiary institutions with very limited places to work in. Albeit few... Read More

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Opinion: The ideology of the average Nigerian politician

by Chibueze Ebii I visited Europe recently, Berlin to be precise. It was a lovely city, organized, well planned. I have to tell you; I was impressed. Every evening, I would take a very long stroll along the street just to see the city and get a feeling of what Berlin is like – the city... Read More

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5 takeaways from the incredible, unbelievable, unprecedented success of #TheVoiceNigeria

by Chi Ibe Yesterday, The Voice Nigeria finally came to an end – A’rese Emokpae announced the winner of the first edition. The show that became a virus sweeping through Nigeria, capturing audiences old and young, congregating conversations across Twitter and campus dining halls. It was like nothing Nigeria had seen since, perhaps, the first... Read More

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5 takeaways from the curious case of Konga’s 184,000 customers

by Chi Ibe Last week’s release of Konga’s performance in the second quarter of 2016 by Kinnevik AB – investors in Konga – invited an outbreak of analysis, both about the results themselves, and what it means for the future of e-commerce in Nigeria. Kinnevik have a 34% stake in Konga, and have been investors... Read More

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Wizkid, Olamide, Omoni Oboli… The #YNaijaPowerList for Entertainment is here!

Every year, the annual #YNaijaPowerList scouts the length and breadth of the country to assemble the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are braving the odds to get things done. The entertainment scene this year has witnessed a power shift as a new generation appears primed to take over. Davido Davido has come a... Read More

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‘I pity President Buhari’ – El-Rufai

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, on Sunday, said that over seventy percent of Nigeria’s oil revenue has disappeared under previous administrations without a trace due to corruption. The Governor stated this during the Sunday service at The Latter Rain Assembly, where he was a guest. He said that the present state of Nigeria was saddening as... Read More

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‘Profligate fiscal policy, bad choices…’ | Fashola gives reason for recession

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Saturday, said that the present economic recession was caused by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Fashola, who stated this while speaking at a forum organised by the Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (NIAF) in London, noted that present economic woes in Nigeria was a result... Read More

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Price of tomato crashes to N800 per basket

The price of tomato was at an all time high in May, with a basket of the red fruit selling for as high as N25, 000 to N40, 000 in some places. The sudden skyrocket in price of tomato was caused by a pest, tuta absoluta (also known as tomatoc ebola) which, regrettably, caused a... Read More

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The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

These are the top ten stories that made headlines this week 1. FIFA President visits Nigeria New FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, paid an official visit to Nigeria last week. He was received by President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President Bukola Saraki as well as the Nigerian Football Federation. 2. Abuja-Kaduna railway commissioned President Muhammadu Buhari, alongside... Read More

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OPC paid to protect Ijegun from Niger Delta militants

In an apparent reaction to the recurring nefarious activities of suspected miltants and kidnappers in the community, the Onijegun of Ijegun land in Lagos State, Oba Nureni Akinremi called a security meeting at his palace. The meeting was attended by all the chairmen of community development associations in Ijegunand the goal was to resolve the... Read More

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‘Generals dug soak-away pits and put dollars inside’ – Oshiomhole

The Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomole, on Saturday, said that President Muhammadu Buhari was fixing Nigeria’s economy after years of destruction by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Govenor, who stated this at a campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Afuze, Owan east local government area of the state, noted that the present economic... Read More

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Simon Kolawole: We need an economic war room

The worst kept secret before the 2015 elections was that Nigeria’s economy was heading for a rough weather. Following a sharp drop in oil price, the 2015 budget was based on a benchmark of $65 per barrel, compared to $77.50 for 2014. Oil was selling for $115 in June 2014, but was down to $58... Read More