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BREAKING: YNaija Editor-In-Chief, Chude Jideonwo detained by policemen

by Chinwe Okafor The Editor-in-Chief of YNaija, Chude Jideonwo has just been arrested by military officers. He was intercepted in front of the Mobil filling station at Sabo, Yaba by seven military men while driving down to perform his civic duties. In spite of the fact that he had his INEC accreditation tag and his PVC,... Read More

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#NoShaking: Hacked INEC website is back online

by Chinwe Okafor The INEC website got hacked into recently by a hacking group called Nigerian Cyber Army (NCA) and the body responded via their twitter page confirming the story. In a new development, INEC has revealed that they are fighting back the hackers saying they will be back while apologizing for the inconveniences. ... Read More

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#NigeriaDecides: Ex-Pres. Olusegun Obasanjo, Atiku Abubakar, Wole Soyinka, others get accredited to vote (PHOTOS)

by Chinwe Okafor Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and others have gotten their accreditation sorted. See pictures below; Governor Rauf Aregbesola and his wife have been accredited. Oluremi Sonaiya, presidential candidate of Kowa Party, completes her accreditation in Ile-Ife. Wole Soyinka going through the accreditation in Ogun State. Governor of Edo State, Adams... Read More

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Have you seen Patience Jonathan’s election day swag? (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor First Lady, Patience Jonathan, came out vote in support of her husband, President Goodluck Jonathan and she came prepared- style wise. The Dame who had a bit of a problem getting accredited in the morning came wearing a cream patterned frock complete with a head gear. See her photo below:

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6 (other) things to do if you aren’t out there voting now

by Chinwe Okafor These set fall in numbers. Because it is either you weren’t able to get your PVC [a lot of people fall under this as well] or you do have your PVC and it your centre isn’t as close to you as your PVC is in your pocket or you just can’t be... Read More

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#NigeriaDecides: Can the streets of Lagos just look like this everyday?

by Chinwe Okafor The 2015 presidential elections kicked off today and contrary to popular belief made ‘popular’ as a result of social media, not many people have shown up at their polling units for accreditation or voting. From observation, it could be seen that most people at certain polling units are mostly the older generation... Read More

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She’s a winner: Lady gets proposed to at INEC polling unit (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor I guess one chap has decided already. While Nigerians are busy deciding who would be their next leader of the giant of Africa, one lucky chap has decided who he is going to spend the rest of his life with and he decided to pop the question at a polling unit while... Read More

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INEC reacts after getting hacked by the NCA (TWEET)

by Chinwe Okafor The Independent National Electoral Commission’s website got hacked a few minutes ago by a group called the Nigerian Cyber Army and the body has come forth to confirm the claims. INEC took to its Twitter page to confirm the news saying they are aware of the breach and are currently investigating the... Read More

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#NigeriaDecides: This is the car that exploded in Enugu (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor A bomb blast was reported to have gone off during an accreditation exercise at one of Enugu’s polling unit on Saturday. According to the police: “The Enugu state command of the Nigeria Police Force through its operatives working in partnership with other sister security agencies in the state on 28/03/13 averted what... Read More

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BREAKING: INEC website hacked by ‘Nigerian Cyber Army’ (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) website has been hacked amidst the ongoing presidential elections. The hackers, identified as Nigerian Cyber Army, left a message saying the INEC site has been struck by them and that “security is just an illusion”. See more pictures of the hacked website below;

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Buhari’s running mate, Prof. Osibanjo gets accredited in Lagos (PHOTO)

by Chinwe Okafor Prof. Yemi Osibanjo, the vice-presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has just arrived at his polling unit in Victoria Garden City, Lekki area of Lagos state to get accredited by the INEC officials. The running mate to the presidential candidate for the APC, Gen. Muhammedu Buhari was spotted in a relaxed native... Read More

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#NigeriaDecides: One person killed as violence erupts in Osun

by Chinwe Okafor The 2015 presidential elections have kicked off and so far it has been going on peacefully except in some states such as Enugu and Osun state. Currently, while a bomb blast is said to have gone off in Enugu at a polling boot, Osun has been reported to be witnessing some violence... Read More

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#NigeriaDecides: Have you seen the Google Doodle today? Check it out

by Chinwe Okafor It is oh-so-pretty. Google is in the habit of using Doodles to commemorate an event taking place. It is also used to mark anniversaries of sorts. Today is the Nigerian presidential elections and in their usual fashion, the default Google Doodle for the Nigerian domain, www.google.com.ng is a spinning ballot box painted... Read More

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May D’s baby-mama is tired of his brutal beating

by Chinwe Okafor Didn’t Charly boy just talk about Domestic Violence? Singer, May D allegedly beats up the mother of his child, Adebola Olowoporoku and she has had enough. So much that she reached out to Linda Ikeji to narrate her story. Read the narration below: My name is Debola I’m sure you know who... Read More

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Who has the best pout – Ice Prince or his boo? (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor Ice Prince and his boo were spotted on Instagram, clowning around. The two love birds who have been dating for quite sometime aren’t afraid to show off their love. The latest picture by the pair, was of them pouting. Who had the best pout?

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Murderer on the lose || 23-year-old killed by friend over ‘food’

by Chinwe Okafor A clear case of one thing leading to another. Joshua Oni was a bright young man who felt a pang of hunger and decided to indulge himself. His flatmate and friend, Aniefiok Umanha, however had some reservations to it and decided to have a talk with Joshua. But the talk wasn’t just... Read More

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Dear wife-beaters, Charly boy has some tips for you

by Chinwe Okafor Domestic violence is an under reported crime, he says, and he’s right. Some men feel it’s their right, he says and he’s right as well. Charly boy talks about why men beat their wives and why/how they are doing it the wrong way. Read below; When I look back at my life,... Read More

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This is the first ground video from Germanwings plane crash site (WATCH)

by Chinwe Okafor French authorities have released the first close-up ground footage of the crash scene. The Germanwings plane crashed in the French Alps. Watch video below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9uiftjaxu8]

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Man killed in Kwara for not paying N50 due

by Chinwe Okafor A resident of Pampo village in the Afon area of Kwara State, Suleiman Muritala, has been killed by a gang of hoodlums led by one Muri Ogbena. It was learnt that Ogbena, a youth group chairman, and 20 other thugs, armed with cutlasses and sticks, stormed Muritala’s house to ask for a... Read More

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The murdered Silverbird staff wasn’t pregnant after all

by Chinwe Okafor The remains of late Aishat Noble-Mustapha, the Silverbird staff, murdered at her Ogudu Government Reserved Area residence in Lagos two weeks ago, was buried at Atan Cemetery, Lagos State, yesterday amid tears. Meanwhile, autopsy report has shown that the deceased was not pregnant as widely reported. Rather, the report showed that the 25-year-old... Read More

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Prof. Osinbajo’s wife shows what a VP’s wife should look like (PHOTO)

by Chinwe Okafor Like the POTUS’ wife, Michelle Obama of course. Wife of the vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Mrs. Oludolapo Osinbajo looked absolutely stunning in pictures spotted online. In her full red and black gown with lace embellishment, she shows us how to properly clad up like the wife of a to... Read More

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Tragic: 11-year-old boy commits suicide over guardian’s N200

by Chinwe Okafor 11 year old Terkula Botwer reportedly took his own life by hanging himself on a tree, at Achusa village, in Makurdi Local Government area of Benue state. According to reports by the Vanguard, the teenager committed suicide after being accused by his guardian of stealing her only N200. Apparently, “It all happened on... Read More

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Man murdered by shop owner over N10 cigarette

by Chinwe Okafor A 42-year-old man, Alli Mustapha, has been arrested for allegedly killing one of his customers, Idowu Maliki over non-payment of goods purchased. According to reports, Mustapha was alleged to have sold a stick of cigarette to the deceased on Saturday, March 7, which the latter refused to pay for. Maliki then returned to the shop some... Read More

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Dear Nigerians, Kenny Brandmuse wants you to know that gays are here to stay

by Chinwe Okafor Barely a month after brand expert, Kenny Brandmuse Bademosi, came out of the closet about his sexuality and his shocking revelation about his diagnosis as an HIV positive patient on World Aids Day, The Orange Academy founder, moments ago, took to his personal Facebook page to share his thoughts on the people’s response to... Read More

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5 quotes from Obama’s video message that APC is very uncomfortable with

by Declan Anosike 1. “Nigeria is a great nation and you can be proud of the progress you’ve made” Obama acknowledges that Nigeria has made tremendous progress that we can be proud of. Listening to the APC’s message you will think that Nigeria is not Working and Obama rightly points that we have made progress under... Read More

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Motorcycle thief says he delved into crime to save for the army

by Chinwe Okafor Speak of a perfect irony at play. Two suspected robbers who allegedly specialize in robbing bike riders, stealing their motorcycles and reselling the parts to unsuspecting customers, have been arrested. The suspects, identified as Julius Joshua, 22; and Ugochukwu Nwachukwu, 32, were arrested at Alaba Rago and Trade Fair, respectively, after Police... Read More

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This is the disguised Boko Haram bomber arrested in Borno (PHOTOS)

by Chinwe Okafor The Nigerian Army has arrested a suspected male terrorist in Kwaya Kusar, Borno state. The Director Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade revealed that the troops have yesterday evening taken full control of Pulka in Borno State after a fierce battle with terrorists who have been operating in the town. The town has... Read More

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Germanwings airliner crashes in France with 148 passengers on board

by Chinwe Okafor A passenger plane flying from Barcelona to Dusseldorf has reportedly crashed in France leaving all 142 passengers and up to eight crew feared dead. French President Francois Hollande fears that the Airbus A320 which came down in the southern French Alps, may not hold surviving passenger. Addressing media League Against Cancer headquarters in France, Hollande said it... Read More

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A man got burnt to death on Third Mainland bridge this morning (Viewer Discretion)

by Chinwe Okafor An unfortunate event took place on Tuesday on Third Mainland bridge that caused a major traffic for motorists. An unidentified motorcyclist fell off his bike and was burnt to death. According to reports by Vanguard, the incident was said to have occurred at the UNILAG area of the bridge around 6am. It inadvertently resulted... Read More

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Two female suicide bombers tried to detonate a bomb in Maiduguri… and this happened

by Chinwe okafor Two female suicide bombers who were on a mission to wipe out a section of Maiduguri market, ended up wiping out what was left of their souls via an improvised explosive devices strapped on them. According to reports by Punch, An eyewitness, Gana Bukar, said the incident occurred at about 2pm on Monday,... Read More

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