Author: YNaija
How GEJ’s visit to OAU caused protest, chaos and injury (VIDEO)
by Kolapo Olapoju In the wake, of the visit of President Goodluck Jonathan to Obafemi Awolowo University, in Ile-Ife, Osun state, several students have been left injured after protests, chaos and…
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How Nigerian undergraduate was stabbed to death in Ghana
by Damilola Jagun A Nigerian national, who was an undergraduate in Ghana, was stabbed to death during a robbery attack over the weekend. The male student, Nazifi Osman Muhammed would…
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US to stop training of Nigerian soldiers
by Kolapo Olapoju The training of a battalion of the Nigerian Army is to be discontinued by the United States government. According to the US, the cancellation of the training,…
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Militant leader, Tompolo denies kidnapping 14 journalists
by Iyobosa Omoregie Ex-militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo, has denied masterminding the abduction of 14 journalists, describing the allegations as untrue and misleading. Tompolo was alleged to have…
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Funke Akindele, Sound Sultan, Chidinma, others show up at DJ Jimmy Jatt’s #JumpOff (PHOTOS)
by Damilola Jagun On Sunday, November 30, legendary Disc Jockey, Jimmy Jatt, hosted Jimmy's #JumpOff at The Get Arena, Lekki, Lagos. Some of Nigeria's leading disc jockeys, DJ Xclusive, DJ Neptune,…
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Court orders the release of APC data officers
by Kolapo Olapoju A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the release of five officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who were detained by the Department…
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The god of Boko Haram is Satan himself – Tinubu
by Damilola Jagun Bola Tinubu, the ex-governor of Lagos State and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has labelled as "godless people", the perpetrators of the recent…
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BUSTED: Female suicide bomber arrested in Kano
by James Sambo A female suicide bomber has been reportedly arrested in Kano state on Monday, December 1. According to reports, the alleged bomber was supposedly attempting to blow…
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Coca-Cola invites Nigeria to “share the sound of an AIDS free generation” and support (RED)
by Jewel Stephen The Coca-Cola Company in partnership with (RED), invites all Nigerians to join efforts to help end mother-to-child transmission of HIV this World AIDS Day through the "SHARE…
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Asa, Yemi Alade, Iyanya to perform at The Future Awards Africa 2014
by Jewel Stephen Africa’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) 2014 has announced the performers for its 2014 edition. Leading the pack is one of Nigeria’s most successful…
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Yet again, female suicide bombers attack market in Maiduguri
by James Sambo Two female suicide bombers have attacked a market in Maiduguri, replicating the bombing of 25 November, where another market nearby was also bombed by two female bombers. The…
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(Update) Explosion reported at Federal Prison in Ado-Ekiti, prisoners escape
by Kolapo Olapoju Reports say that an explosion has occurred at the Federal Prison in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti state. According to the Twitter handle of Radio Continental,…
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“Must blood be spilled to justify the extension of state of emergency” – Sultan-led JNI
by Panshak Ibrahim The Jama’atu Nasril Islam, led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Mohammed Sa’ad Abubakar III, has reacted to Friday's bombing of Kano Central Mosque, saying that the…
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Blame corrupt PDP for Boko Haram, not soldiers – Buhari
by James Sambo General Muhamadu Buhari, (retd), an erstwhile Military Head of State has defended the Nation's troops over their handling of the menace of terrorist sect, Boko Haram.…
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Your generation is responsible for the country – OBJ tells Nigerian youths
by Kolapo Olapoju Erstwhile President, Olusegun Obasanjo has tasked Nigerian youths to embrace the responsibility of fighting for the country. The former president stated that the generation before his fought for…
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6 course meal and splendid music || Helene’s presents ‘One night only’ for food lovers
by Damilola Jagun This weekend, Chef Emeka Vincent Elaogu will debut a 6 course meal pop-up restaurant tagged "One Night Only", which will be a remarkable evening of fine…
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Reminisce and Skales to headline Johnnie Walker’s black podium @ Rhapsody’s today…
by Damilola Jagun Nigerian hip hop stars Reminisce and Skales are set to provide the soundtrack to a great night when they perform at the Johnnie Walker Black Podium…
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If you give your blood to Obasanjo, he will not support you – @GovAyoFayose tells GEJ
by Kolapo Olapoju Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has blasted former President, Olusegun Obasanjo for his recent criticism of President Goodluck Jonathan. Fayose made the comments at a summit organised by Committee on…
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Dora Akunyili’s daughter wins American art prize
by Kolapo Olapoju Njideka Akunyili Crosby, the 32-year-old daughter of late Dora Akunyili, has won the 2014 James Dicke Prize Contemporary Artist Prize. The Smithsonian American Art Museum released a…
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#Nyanya bombing case: @PoliceNG passes the buck to DSS
by Kolapo Olapoju Following the freeing of suspected Nyanya bomber, Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche, the Nigeria Police High Command has washed its hands off the legal mess by stating that it…
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Africa cable television to launch direct-to-home pay TV platform
by Temitope Onitiju Africa cable television (ACTV-Pronounced Active) is a Nigerian-owned multi-media company that offers a direct to home (DTH) - pay TV platform that will be launch on the…
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Civilian army: Vigilante group kills 30 #BokoHaram insurgents
by James Sambo The vigilante youth group, popularly called Civilian JTF, has killed no less than thirty suspected members of Boko Haram. The attack occurred on Thursday, 27 November, when…
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DJ Xclusive, DJ Neptune, DJ Spinall, DJ Nana, DJ Sose, DJ Humility to play at Jimmy’s #JumpOff
by Jewel Stephen Hosted by the legendary cool DJ Jimmy Jatt, Jimmy's #JumpOff , tagged the official naija entertainment industry party, is set to hold at Get Arena in Victoria…
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Pay attention! Yakata sales has started
by Damilola Jagun The Yakata sale on Konga.com Nigeria’s largest online mall has begun! Its happening at the moment. Yakata is athe major event that the online shopping scene has…
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Iyanya, Ice Prince, Osas Ighodaro & Flavia to host ‘The Future Awards Africa 2014
by Jewel Stephen Africa’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) 2014 has announced the hosts for its 2014 edition: they are 2014 World Music Awards nominee Iyanya; 2013…
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Jonathan’s impeachment: 63 APC, PDP Senators put down signatures
by Laila Ibrahim 63 out of the 109 members of the Senate have reportedly put down their signatures on a proposal to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan. On Thursday, 27 November,…
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I’m the first Nigerian artiste to make money from rapping
by Damilola Jagun Rapper, Ruggedman has emphatically declared himself to be the first Nigerian artiste to make financial returns from rapping. The ace entertainer in a recent interview with NET,…
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Whatsapp’s new blue ticks reveal something about relationships
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Whatsapp introduced a new feature this month that lets users know when the messages they send have been received by the recipients. With the new feature, the…
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PDP candidate will never become Lagos governor – Oba of Lagos
by Kolapo Olapoju "PDP will never win Lagos": These are the words of Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu. Oba Akiolu has revealed that he recently told PDP chieftains, Musiliu…
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Federal government approves N9 billion for clean cook stoves and Wonderbags
by Laila Ibrahim The Federal Government has approved N9billion for the distribution of 750,000 Clean Cook Stove and 18,000 wonder bags. The approval became necessary in a bid to reduce…
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