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Date night for Goodluck Jonathan and boo, Mama Peace (PHOTOS)

Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, who has avoided the spotlight since leaving the seat of power, re-emerged on Tuesday night, in New Jersey, USA. Mama Peace as she’s fondly described, attended a date night with her husband, former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan. The couple, who are vacationing in the US, had dinner at a restaurant... Read More

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Stephen Keshi’s last tweet is a message to everyone

Stephen Keshi, former Super Eagles captain and coach died in the early hours of Wednesday morning at the age of 54 in Benin City, Edo state. Although, Keshi is reported to have died as a result of a cardiac arrest, the late coach hasnt really been himself since his wife passed away a year ago.... Read More

‘My father wanted the best for Nigeria’ – Gumsu Abacha

18 years ago, late Head of State, General Sani Abacha died in power, in circumstances that can best be described as mysterious. In remembrance of the late military dictator, his daughter Gumsu Abacha has inferred that contrary to the perception of most Nigerians, he wanted the best for the country. Gumsu took to her Instagram... Read More

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Jay Z, Rihanna sued by owner of Beat FM, Chris Ubosi

Chris Ubosi, owner of popular radio station, Beat FM has sued Jay Z and his management company, Roc Nation for allegedly canceling a Rihanna concert in 2013. The Nigerian concert promoter also claims that Roc Nation has refused to repay a $160,000 deposit. Ubosi, CEO of Megalextrics, owners of Beat FM and Classic FM, says he... Read More

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Stephen Keshi was ‘hypertensive and inconsolable’ over wife’s death

Nigerian football legend, Stephen ‘Big Boss’ Keshi was confirmed dead in the early hours of Wednesday, June 8. While Keshi’s family put out a statement confirming that he died of cardiac arrest, online news platform, TheCable reports that the former Super Eagles coach was hypertensive and heartbroken over the death of his wife. Kate Keshi... Read More

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Morning Devotion: RIP Stephen Keshi, Indian minister wants a ban on Nigerians & FG meets with South-South Governors

Today on Morning Devotion, Joachim Macebong mourns the loss of Nigerian football’s great, Stephen Keshi. Also, Sokoto’s plan to provide grazing reserves for herdsmen and FG’s proposed meet with South-South Governors over Niger Delta Avengers. Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-21

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How former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi died

Stephen Keshi, former Super Eagles captain and coach has died at the age of 54 in Benin City, Edo state. Keshi is reported to have died as a result of a cardiac arrest in the early hours of Wednesday morning. According to his family, Keshi has been mourning the death of Kate, his wife of... Read More

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The Future Enterprise Support Scheme presents 3-day master class on ‘Digital Marketing’

The Future Enterprise Support Scheme (TFESS) presents a 3-day master class on digital marketing intended for participants to learn and implement the digital marketing skills needed to drive their career and bring the power of digital marketing to businesses. Digital marketing is expanding and is projected to be one of the fastest growing sector for... Read More

Wannifuga celebrates second anniversary with new campaign – Questing

After two years of unparalleled success, women’s wear fashion label, Wannifuga, is celebrating its anniversary with a…

TSS Fitfam: Dwayne Johnson shares the one thing that allows him to make it through the day

It’s easy to allow yourself to miss a workout, especially when you’re exhausted and strapped for time. Bu…

An unforgettable experience for Etisalat GEM customers in Milan

Top Etisalat GEM customers were recently rewarded with an Unforgettable all-expense-paid trip to Milan to watch this year’s UEFA Champions League final match, between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at the San Siro Satduim, Milan, Spain. These customers were selected as the top spenders on the Etisalat network for 2015.... Read More

How UNILORIN lecturer sexually harassed female student (LISTEN)

A lecturer at the University of Ilorin has been relieved of his duties as the head of Department of English over allegations of sexual harassment. Dr Mohammed Idiagbon’s advances towards a female student became public knowledge when an audio tape secretly recorded by the undergraduate got leaked to the press. The lecturer had invited the student to... Read More

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Skye Bank defies FG, sacks hundreds of workers

The current state of the economy has forced another bank to lay off its staff in large numbers despite the federal government warnings to halt the dismissal of employees in the banking sector. Skye Bank Plc went ahead to dismiss at least 200 staff on Monday, June 6. According to a statement put out by the... Read More

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ICYMI – Red Carpet: The Best Looks From The 2016 South African Music Awards (SAMAs)

The 22nd South African Music Awards (SAMA) 2016 themed, ‘The Future Is Hear’ was held on Saturday June 4,…

La Perla’s New Look For Its Fall/Winter 2016 Campaign is So Daring

For its fall-winter 2016 campaign, La Perla’s new creative director Pedro Lourenco was inspired by the designs of Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeye…

Exclusive: Photographer Nagi Sakai for Vanity Fair with Alexandra Shipp

Nagi Sakai photographs Alexandra Shipp for the recent issue of Vanity Fair. The young actress, who is debuting as Storm in the newest film of the …

How 2 Covenant University graduates drowned in Elegushi beach

Two ladies, Sola Ogunmefun and Funmi Odusina went to the beach on Sunday, June 5th like everyone else to celebrate their friend’s birthday. While at the beach, they resorted to taking pictures but unbeknownst to them, a huge tide was approaching. The tide swept them away into the ocean only to bring back their lifeless bodies.... Read More

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Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko’s wife dies

Henrietta Kosoko, the wife of Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, is dead. Henrietta, also an actress, was reported to have given up the ghost on Monday morning. The deceased, who’s a veteran in the Nigerian movie industry, celebrated her 53rd birthday last week. She slumped at home and was rushed to the hospital where she was... Read More

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Toke Makinwa files for divorce from estranged husband, Maje Ayida

Ubiquitous media personality, Toke Makinwa has filed for divorce from her estranged husband, Maje Ayida. Toke has been separated from her husband since 2015 when it was discovered that Maje cheated on her with another woman, Anita Solomon, whom he got pregnant in the process. After several reports that the couple may have reunited, it... Read More

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‘I haven’t gotten any house from Sujimoto’ – Unilag First Class graduate

On Sunday’s episode of Rubbin’ Minds, Ayodele Dada, the 5.0 GPA student revealed to the presenter, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu that the house promised him by Sujimoto, hasn’t been given to him. The house is a serviced luxury apartment in Victoria Island similar to the one Sujimoto promised Olajumoke Orisaguana, the bread-seller turned model. Watch. Sujimoto however, responded to the... Read More

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Don Jazzy, Blossom Chukwumerije, IK Ogbonna, others attend ‘Ghana Must Go’ premiere (PHOTOS)

The Ghana Must Go movie screening took place at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas in Lekki on Saturday June 4th. The premiere attracted a lot of stars from both the Nigerian movie and music industry as well as the Ghanaian movie industry. Here are photos from the event below.

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When YNaija columnist, Ayokunle Odekunle proposed to his beau, Halima in Ibadan (PHOTOS)

It was something totally out of the blues as nobody expected it. While the entire world was fixated on the Champions League final match between Real Madrid and Athletico Madrid on the Night of Saturday, May 28, 2016, popular Lagos lawyer and PR guru Ayokunle Odekunle a.k.a Oddy left Lagos for the ancient city, Ibadan... Read More