Tag: BBC

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Benjamina proves you can’t hide the Nigerian in you on The Great British Bake-off

The Great British Bake-off is the BBC One's reality competition where twelve contestants battle week after week until there's only one Star baker left. Besides how entertaining this show is,…

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The YNaija tracklist: ‘Buhari’ dog owner is still in prison | Borno state wants Sheriff arrested for Boko Haram links | Turkey launches campaign against ISIS | More

From the papers- a tracklist Bode George accuses Governors Wike and Fayose of greed over PDP chairmanship- YNaija Borno state calls for the arrest of Ali Modu Sheriff over Boko…

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The BBC is a doing a good job of embarrassing us – and we roundly deserve it

by Roqeebah Olaoniye It’s really exhausting to continue being fixated on the “whys” and “hows” of where we currently find ourselves as regards the competitions. It’s exhausting we tell you,…

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Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: Letter from Africa – Custody battle after Boko Haram child kidnap

By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani In our series of letters by African journalists, Nigerian novelist and writer Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks a mother's desperate battle to recover her kidnapped toddler. For many…

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: N139bn saved from new fuel price in 2 months | Osinbajo missed the point of restructuring Nigeria | UK gets new PM | More

Pat Utomi believes everything in Nigeria has been turned to politics YNaija Afenifere, Ezeife come for Osinbajo for opposing the restructuring of Nigeria YNaija Nigeria has saved N139billion from the…

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Militants protest in Delta | Suicide bomber hits Medina | Trump is clearly racist | More

From the papers this morning - a tracklist Wike is confident ahead of Rivers rerun election Punch Fayose's accounts remain frozen until September at least YNaija Ex-militants protest in Delta…

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Alan Shearer wants England head-coach job

Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer believes he has what it takes to replace Roy Hodgson after the 68-year-old resigned following England's abysmal exit from the Euros on Monday night. Alan Shearer,…

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Zimbabwe betting shop - Photo credit: UN.org

SPECIAL REPORT: Nigerians are making a big bet

by Mazi Emeka The Bet9ja betting shop at Ojuelegba bus stop, Surulere, Lagos is a relatively small space made even smaller by the large number of people crammed into it.…

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Biafra protesters have been arrested near Buckingham Palace

Two Nigerian men have been allegedly arrested at the Buckingham palace on Thursday for staging a Biafra protest, according to BBC journalist, Will Ross. In a tweet posted recently, he…

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‘I need to be convinced on why the naira should be murdered’ – Buhari

President Buhari, on Friday, February 5, granted BBC an interview where he discussed some salient issues as well as the problems the country is facing. The President touched on the…

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‘We have won the war’ | Buhari declares victory over Boko Haram

President Muhammadu Buhari says the Nigerian Army has snuffed out the threat of the Boko Haram terrorist sect. While speaking to the BBC, the president revealed that the army is…

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Yaya Toure named BBC African Footballer of the Year

Manchester City and Ivory Coast holding midfielder, Yaya Toure has been announced as the 2015 BBC African Footballer of the year. Toure who's winning the award for the second time,…

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Did Diezani go to court today, or not?

Did the former minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke appear in court in London today? Someone's gotta know... Host of Politricks with KO, Kayode Ogundamisi, said she did not appear in…

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Diezani and her mother attend court hearing in London

Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, appeared at Westminster Magistrate Court in London, on Monday, to face charges of corruption and money laundering. A journalist with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Sam Piranty, disclosed…

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Pay attention, there’s death in the mines

The drums of death beat faster as the drilling machines dig deeper. The deaths recorded from communities hosting mining activities continue to sky-rocket, but the society maintains a sustained indifference:…

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Audio of the interview Femi Adesina had with BBC [LISTEN]

President Buhari's spokesperson, Femi Adesina, recently had an interview with BBC Africa, on behalf of the Presidency. During the interview, Adesina declared that the Federal Government is ready to negotiate…

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If Boko Haram is willing, we will negotiate with them – Presidency

The Federal Government says it is willing to negotiate with Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said the…

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Chibok girls brainwashed to kill, fight for Boko Haram

A report by BBC says that some of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram, are being made to kill and torture prisoners of the Islamic terrorist sect. Some women who managed to…

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BBC mistakenly tweets Queen’s death

That awkward moment when you are hale and hearty, probably maybe chatting with friends when you hear your death being announced. I guess that is what probably happened to Queen…

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‘Whatever goes wrong, I take responsibility’ – GEJ talks to BBC about election, Chibok girls and Boko Haram (WATCH)

by Damilola Jagun President Goodluck Jonathan has taken responsibility for the menace of Boko Haram in Nigeria. In an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation on Friday, March 20, the…

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Opinion: Why are Nigerian media professionals so lazy?

by Sochinedum George Conversely, the election season here leaves much to be desired; it is petty, clannish and syrupy. It is a battle of name-callers; a demeaning competition among various…

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‘Get ready for new betrayal’: Soyinka warns Nigerians in BBC interview (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, says the two leading presidential candidates, President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party and Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) of the All…

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Cameroon army frees 20 people from Boko Haram’s captivity

by James Sambo 20 people, who were abducted by Boko Haram militants in Cameroon have been reportedly freed by the nation's army. The abductions took place over the weekend, in…

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Bodies litter Baga streets as Boko Haram attacks again

by James Sambo Thousands of people have been reportedly killed in a second attack on Baga, Borno, by insurgents of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. On Saturday, January 3, the…

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Oma Akatugba profiles Vincent Enyeama: He stands head and shoulders above all else (Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2014 Nominee)

by Oma Akatugba When you take a critical look at the year 2014 in sports in Nigeria. It leaves mixed feelings in your mind. There were negatives as well as…

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‘Ifreke talks Sports: 5 things we learnt from Liverpool vs Arsenal match

by 'Ifreke Inyang     Rodgers lives to fight another day You probably never know the mail Brendan Rodgers would have woken up to tomorrow morning, if Martin Skrtel didn't…

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Former Man. United coach, David Moyes moves on to Spanish side, Real Sociedad

by Mark Bassey Former Manchester United and Everton manager, David Moyes will has been named as the new manager of Spanish team, Real Sociedad. The club announced the signing in…

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“Witchcraft Church”: Human rights group fight Oyedepo’s bid to open school in #UK

by Kolapo Olapoju In a report where it labelled Winners Chapel, 'a witchcraft church', the BBC has said that human rights groups across the UK are campaigning against the bid…

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Book review: A Rainy Season is a collection of well-crafted personal stories

by Cheta Nwanze I want to begin this review by telling a story. On June 8, 1998, I was a young student in the University of Benin. Illegally listening to…

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Frustrated Mikel Obi assaults female reporter in Abuja

by Mark Bassey According to reports making the rounds, Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel allegedly assaulted a female journalist who asked him for an interview while on international duty with Nigeria.…

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