There has been an accident on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos this afternoon – on the Oworonshoki axis. According to reports, the accident involved a commercial bus and some cars but so far, no lost lives have been reported. See pictures below.
14-year-old Ese Oruru, who was abducted and later rescued, has been delivered of a baby girl on Thursday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. Ese was recently rescued after being abducted in August 2015 by her lover and taken to Kano State. The minor, upon discovery, had both converted to Islam, married and pregnant with her lover’s... Read More
Tiwa Savage jetted off to Dubai – and of course all of you wondered why. Then we found out, she indeed went to the beautiful city for her friend and OAP Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru’s wedding coming up over the weekend. However, Tiwa plans on having fun to the maximum while she’s there and she has kicked that... Read More
Dana Airlines pilots nationwide have embarked on a strike against the airline leaving passengers stranded. The pilots are protesting against non-payment of salaries as they haven’t been paid since March, according to reports by TheCable. Ticket sales, however, are still going on and passengers are even checking in regardless of the fact that the airline said there... Read More
by Reno Omokri Having worked twice at the Nigerian Presidential Villa and once at the British Parliament, if there is anything I have learnt, it is that it is impossible to over inform a leader. You can under inform him, but no matter how much information you give a leader, you cannot give him too... Read More
When last did you hear news about the Rivers governor that didn’t involve fire, brimstone and political enemies? Yeah. So we really like what we are seeing. Since celebrating her birthday, Nyesom Wike has been swooning all over his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike. He threw her a lavish private birthday dinner as she turned... Read More
Two suspected cult members, Makinde Quadri and Yusuf Ayinla have been arrested for allegedly killing a member of the Oodua People’s Congress, Daniel Alabi, in Bariga, Lagos State. The two members of the Aiye Confraternity attacked the victim while he was talking with a friend. He was stabbed with broken bottles and shot in the stomach. Both men denied the allegation despite... Read More
A police man, Yusuf Bello, and his partner in crime, Idowu Badmus, have been arrested for robbery. The are accused of snatching motorcycles ano selling them. Bello, an Itire Police Division sergeant’s cover was blown on Monday when one of his latest victims reported that he was robbed of his motorcycle at Iyana School, Lagos State University. The police recovered... Read More
National Youth Service Corps member, Ifiemi Igali posted to Lagos has been found dead three days after he went missing in Bayelsa State. The 22-year-old set out to collect his result from his school in Delta State, on Thursday from Yenegoa. Worry settled upon the family and they suspected foul when they couldn’t reach him. Their fears were confirmed... Read More
On this morning’s episode, Joachim MacEbong discusses Ambode’s new project, FG’s plan to put states on the right fiscal path & Nigeria to sign a visa free agreement with 8 countries. Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-12
Following the Ekiti State Governor’s eye-for-an-eye tack in handling the Fulani Herdsmen crisis, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has appealed for the overturn of the ban on herdsmen and their grazing cattle. Channels Television spoke to the secretary general of the association, Baba Ngelzerma, and he talked about the readiness of the group... Read More
An alleged sex tape of Kanye West is about to be released on the internet, Hollywood Life is reporting. It is however, uncertain if his wife, Kim Karadashian is the co-star in the ‘hot, X-rated home movie’. While the jury is still out on this, Media Takeout reports that the other person in Kanye’s alleged... Read More
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of a 4th Mainland Bridge in Lagos was signed on today by the Lagos State government. The governor, during a press conference revealed that, “this is the first time in the history of the State that we are embarking on the construction of a long-span bridge and... Read More
Founder of the Synagogue Christian Church of God, TB Joshua has predicted has expanded on his predictions for the year 2016. This he did, on Sunday May 22, 2016, during his sermon at his church. Here are the 6 key points from the expanded prophecy. 1. “There will be large scale scarcity, shortage of food.... Read More
BattaBox presenters, Odunayo and Kayode visited the popular Mushin perishable market in Lagos to talk to traders and customers about how the hike in tomato prices has affected their business. “A basket used to be N20,000 ($60)but it now costs N45,000 ($120),” complains one of the market women. But what has prompted the scarcity... Read More
Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie, has revealed that she was a victim of sexual abuse. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, Edochie said the boy who raped her used ‘diabolic’ means to have intercourse with her. “I was a victim of sexual abuse; that was when I was... Read More
29-year-old Mohammed Jamilu has been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for inflicting bodily harm to another fellow for the most absurd reason- a pair of glasses. Jamilu reportedly stabbed his fellow fighter, Muritala Mohammed in the chest and stomach when a pair of glasses caused a fight to ensue between them. Jamilu was arraigned before an Ebute-Meta Magistrate’s... Read More
A couple has been arrested for trying to get rid of the minor’s four months pregnancy of their 12-year-old niece, Favour. Favour became pregnant after being raped several timesby her aunt’s husband, Johnbull Dike and upon finding out, the two took her for an abortion. Dike has escaped, but wife and the nurse who were... Read More
Popular controversial TV show, “I Am Cait” has been yanked from E! Entertainment AirPlay by Multichoice following incessant complains by Nigerians about the show. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the satellite TV company said it took its decision to take down the show following directives by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). This is in... Read More
Outspoken half twin of the Psquare duo, Peter Okoye has signed on a new artiste. Having announced their solo careers, the brothers have each gone ahead to sign artistes. The artiste Peter signed is dancer Kaffy’s husband, Papii Jay, who is a drummer. Take a listen below. https://www.instagram.com/p/BFy2OFfBf_q/
On Monday, there he was, photos all over the interview, rolling on the floor, falling under all kinds of anointing, praising his “maker”. Then yesterday, there he was, defending dirty lecturers. At plenary session on Tuesday while senators argued over a bill prohibiting sexual harassment of students by educators in tertiary educational institutions, the man representing Kogi... Read More
Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose is a sucker for attention, and from recent events- beans and ponmo as well. So intense is his love for ‘beans and ponmo’ that he purportedly stopped his convoy on Tuesday, while en route Oke-Ako Ekiti, to buy himself a bowl of the delicacy. Check it out. Democracy dividends, delivered.
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State intends to transform Oshodi into a world class transportation and commercial hub. Today, the governor took to his Twitter page to reveal that construction to transform Oshodi will commence next week. Oshodi, w/ over 5,600 buses spread over 13 different motor parks loading daily is t/ busiest transport interchange... Read More
The Billboard Music Awards went down in Las Vegas on Sunday night, and in addition to some of our favorite celebrities making appearances , some of Hollywood’s cutest duos also used it as a fun night out. Ciara, who hosted the show with Ludacris, dazzled on the red carpet with fiance Russell Wilson,Mila Kunis and Ashton... Read More
Son of late pastor Bimbo Odukoya and Taiwo Odukoya, Pastor Jimmy Odukoya and his wife Kemi were delivered of their first daughter on May 4th 2016. The duo shared this good news on Tuesday via their Instagram account and they captioned it with the most beautiful thing- her name. She was named after his mother. https://www.instagram.com/p/BFzJ4dUyUfc/
Whether it’s diced and mixed into salsas or tossed into a blender for smoothies, the mango is one of our favorite summertime fruits. Its sweet flavor and versatility make it easy for both kids and adults to love. Choose mangoes that are slightly soft to the touch—the skin will give a little when gently pressed.... Read More
Yes, Adele’s new video for ‘Send My Love (To Your New Lover)’ is amazing. The song is great, and Adele is striking — but then, of course, there’s that dress! In the ‘Send My Love (To Your New Lover)’ video, which debuted worldwide during the live broadcast of the 2016 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 22,... Read More
They are not the best of friends and certainly aren’t political associates despite belonging to the same All Progressives Congress party. Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai and Senator Shehu Sani hardly ever see eye-to-eye. But the recent death of the latter’s mother, Hajiya Fatima Abubakar Sani at the age of 75, united them on Monday,... Read More
Host of CNN African Voices, Keturah King, was assaulted by airport security in Dakar, Senegal on Tuesday morning. Keturah who spent the last couple of days in Dakar, was about to leave when she got held by airport security. Following a face-off with the airport police, King eventually got “beaten up”. She shared photos of... Read More
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