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Itunuoluwa May 9, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: VIO’s are not completely banned from Lagos roads

The Lagos State Government says it has not banned the operations of Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) in the state. According to News Agency of Nigeria, State Commissioner for Transportation, Prince…

Roqeebah May 9, 2017

Is the “VIO ban” part of Governor Ambode’s Mega City plan or a quick PR stunt?

by Titilayo Ade-Ogbo Let's face it, the Lagos State government has not had it easy in the past few months. This year alone, the government has been accused of oppressing…

Op-ed Editor May 9, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Osinbajo proves he is Acting President, Ubi Franklin almost died today + North West asks Kim K for some ‘me time’

Every day, 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…

Oludolapo Adelana May 9, 2017

How Chinese man almost killed me with knives | Triple MG boss, Ubi Franklin narrates ordeal

Triple MG boss, Ubi Franklin on Tuesday narreted how he was almost killed by a Chinese man in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. Recounting his ordeal via his Instgram page, the record label…

Tolu May 9, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Here’s the reason Nigerian senators need to go back to school

We kid you not! It's shocking the very trivial things senators are currently paying attention to. Earlier today at plenary, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa raised a point of order contesting the wording…

Roqeebah May 9, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Professor Osinbajo has the perfect answer to “why Buhari refused to hand over”

Nigerians like wahala. That's a fact. President Buhari's letter informing the National Assembly of his indefinite medical trip to London was read at plenary today on the floor of the…

Omoleye Omoruyi May 9, 2017

Enugu Assembly gives life pension to governors

The Enugu State House of Assembly on Tuesday has passed a bill, giving life pension ro democratically elected governors and their deputies. Leader of the House, Ikechukwu Ezeugwu, said the…

Azeez May 9, 2017

‘I had sex with Mercy Aigbe countless times’ | Fashion designer alleges

by Azeez Adeniyi An Abuja-based fashion designer, @Bostonroland on Instagram has alleged that he slept with Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe in 2014. According to him, he was unaware that she…

Itunuoluwa May 9, 2017

President Trump approves plan to directly arm Syrian Kurds against Islamic State

by Itunuoluwa Adebo According to the Pentagon, US president Donald Trump has approved arming Kurdish forces in Syria in the fight to reclaim territory from Islamic State, a decision made…

Roqeebah May 9, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 9th of May

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Omoleye Omoruyi May 9, 2017

Mercy Aigbe’s estranged husband reportedly remanded in prison

by Omoleye Omoruyi The story of Nigerian actress, Mercy Aigbe and her husband, Lanre Gentry, is not leaving the news stands as soon as expected. Mercy and her husband have…

Sponsor May 9, 2017

The First of its Kind! FemiHandBags Presents The Lagos Leather Fair

From the 2nd to 4th of June, 2017, the Lagos Leather Fair will hold at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, and will bring together a host of…

Itunuoluwa May 9, 2017

Republican Senator to examine President Trump’s business ties with Russia | Plans to examine tax records

by Itunuoluwa Adebo According to CNN, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says he wants to examine fellow Republican President Donald Trump's business dealings for any ties to Russia, a day after…

Omoleye Omoruyi May 9, 2017

Rivers rerun: Judge declares IGP panel unconstitutional

By Omoleye Omoruyi Justice of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Gabriel Kolawole on Tuesday declared the probe panel set up by the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris unconstitutional. The…

Azeez May 9, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. SENATE FIXES THURSDAY FOR PASSAGE OF 2017 BUDGET The Senate on Tuesday received the report of its Joint Committee on…

Editor May 9, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog]: TY Bello’s King Women interview was brave, but terribly handled

There are only two times to publicly report sexual assault as a victim, immediately it happens, and if you cannot, when you are completely ready to face what happened. TY…

Tolu May 9, 2017

Baby daddy again! Davido welcomes second child (PHOTOS)

DMW boss, Davido has welcomed his second daughter, Hailey. Although he previously announced his baby's name weeks ago, Davido shared photos from the hospital ward via Snapchat today asking for…

Op-ed Editor May 9, 2017

The Thread: Smart tips – How to avoid paying bribes or showing ‘particulars’ on Nigerian roads

Did you say don't own a car? We feel your grief but that would be taking things too far. Personal vehicles make life commuting around cities easier so why give up…

Omoleye Omoruyi May 9, 2017

Snapchat’s rivalry with Instagram continues as new features are added

By Omoleye Omoruyi No need over-emphasising the rivalry between Snapchat and Instagram, and this time, Snapchat has gone ahead of the lane to add a new set of creative tools,…

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Omoleye Omoruyi May 9, 2017

#ChibokGirls: Shehu Sani gives more ‘interesting’ details

By Omoleye Omoruyi Nigerian Senator and human rights activist, Shehu Sani, representing Kaduna Central senatorial district at the National Assembly, has released some more details concerning the Chibok girls. He…

Op-ed Editor May 9, 2017

Femi Fani-Kayode: The mendacities of the apostles of corpsocracy and the “return” of the chibok girls

by Femi Fani-Kayode They say that nothing is hidden under the sun. In God’s time and by the power of His word and glorious light, all things that were hidden…

Roqeebah May 9, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] So what if Zahra Buhari flew the presidential jet?

So this photo of Zahra Buhari and her "O.B.O" husband, Ahmed Indimi alighting from one of the Nigerian official jets has been trending all day - but sadly, not to…

Op-ed Editor May 9, 2017

Opinion: The 10 Commandments of a Lagos Danfo

by Israel Raphael If you live in Lagos, Nigeria, then to an extent you know tomorrow. You know quite how your day will be. You know you will get…

Azeez May 9, 2017

The VIO menace: How the agency has caused chaos on Lagos roads

by Azeez Adeniyi The Lagos State Government on Monday ordered Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) to immediately leave its roads. The news was met with jubilation by road users in the…

Itunuoluwa May 9, 2017

President Trump’s youngest daughter is off to Georgetown University law school

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Tiffany Trump, daughter of the president, will be enrolling at Georgetown University Law School this fall, according to her brother Eric Trump, who revealed the school choice.…

Tolu May 9, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Dino Melaye has nothing on this Ebonyi legislator (WATCH)

Dino who? Member of Ebonyi State House of Assembly representing Afikpo North constituency, Maria Ude Nwachi just caught our attention again. Last time she got massive attention, the Ebonyi lawmaker…

Omoleye Omoruyi May 9, 2017

American Idol returns after 2-year break

by Omoyele Omoruyi American Idol, the music reality TV show which ended on a record-breaking note is back after ABC got the rights, ending speculation on if the show would…

Op-ed Editor May 9, 2017

The Thread: Ambode orders VIO out of Lagos and Lagosians breathe a collective sigh of relief

It has been reported that the Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) will no longer disturb the panorama of Lagos state. Having been an irksome imposition in the lives of Lagosians for…

Itunuoluwa May 9, 2017

US Senate confirms Heather Wilson as President Trump’s Air force secretary

by Itunuoluwa Adebo The U.S. Senate confirmed Heather Wilson, a former Republican member of the House of Representatives, Monday as President Trump's secretary of the Air Force. The vote was…

Omoleye Omoruyi May 9, 2017

Reverend sister defrauds students of their millions

A Reverend Sister and Principal of the School of Nursing, Umulogho, Imo, Eberechukwu Nwachukwu, was on Tuesday dragged to court in Owerri for allegedly defrauding the students to the tune…