Author: YNaija
Terrorism at its peak: ISIS unveil new currency (PHOTOS)
by Kolapo Olapoju Undoubtedly, the marauding insurgents of Boko Haram are watching this development with keen interest and similar aspiration. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has announced…
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Yet again, Air Force helicopter crashes in Yola
by James Sambo Days after a military helicopter on surveillance mission crashed in Damare, another military helicopter has crashed. The chopper, belonging to the Nigerian Air Force, went down around…
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@APCNigeria promise to defeat Jonathan and #BokoHaram
by Kolapo Olapoju The major opposition party, All Progressives Congress, APC, has promised to end President Goodluck Jonathan's reign next year and also recapture all territories lost to the terrorist…
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Meet the shortest and tallest men in the world (PHOTOS)
by Damilola Jagun Guiness World Records has revealed the tallest and shortest men in the world. The contrasting pair, Chandra Bahadur Dangi and Sultan Kosen met each other for the first time…
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Like Mahia, Mubi vigilantes chase out #BokoHaram insurgents
by James Sambo Local Vigilantes in Adamawa State have reportedly chased out Boko Haram militants out of Mubi, nearly two weeks after the town was overrun by the insurgents. The…
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Drama in the Senate, as Army Chief refuses to speak on #BokoHaram over press presence
by Kolapo Olapoju On Thursday, 13 November, a drama of sorts ensued as members of the Senate Committee on Defence questioned the Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Kenneth Minimah, over…
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After losing Mahia and Mubi, #BokoHaram capture Hong and Gombi
by Panshak Ibrahim Following their defeat by local vigilantes and subsequent ouster from Mahia and Mubi towns, the insurgents of Boko Haram have reportedly captured two other towns, Hong and…
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419 Police officer dismissed for earning salaries from 15 police commands
by Azubuike Azikiwe A police officer, Victor Afam Banor, has been accused of collecting salaries from 15 different police commands. In total, Banor received N20 million meant for salaries of officers…
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Foreigners own 53.81% of the Nigerian Stock Exchange
by Tunji Andrews Total equity transactions at the nation’s bourse increased to N522.74 billion (about $3.37 billion) in September representing an increase of 187.27 % from the beginning of the…
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Ribadu’s brother reportedly freed by kidnappers
by James Sambo Sani Ribadu,- the younger brother of the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Nuhu Ribadu, – has reportedly been released by his abductors.…
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APC’s Tokunbo Wahab joins the fray in the Lagos governorship race
by Kolapo Olapoju He's one of the youngest within Nigeria's political cirlces, and he aspires to be Governor of Lagos State. 42-year-old Tokunbo Philip Wahab Esq. has formally declared his…
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Ambode is just a civil servant, he can’t be imposed on us – @YemiIkuforiji
by Kolapo Olapoju Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, recently told journalists that Akinwunmi Ambode cannot be imposed on himself and other APC gubernatorial candidates of Lagos state.…
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Litany of confusion: This is how @elrufai sees Nigeria (LOOK)
by Kolapo Olapoju Erstwhile FCT Minister, Nasir El-Rufai has shared a cartoon, with captions depicting how he views Nigeria. He titled the cartoon, 'Litany of confusion'. El-Rufai's photo had…
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N4.3 billion! Boko Haram is the 10th richest terrorist group in the world
by Damilola Jagun According to a Forbes Israel report, "to finance their operations, terrorist groups often end up operating as criminal organisations, by taking up activities such as drug trafficking,…
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Late Night with Nike Oshinowo to premiere this November
by Jewel Stephen 'Late Night with Nike Oshinowo', an exciting new entertainment and lifestyle late night talk show, showcasing the best of art, culture, music, politics and pop-culture, is…
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Photo of the day: @TundeFashola takes a selfie……….with @AsiwajuTinubu (LOOK)
by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola knows a thing or two about the art of selfie-taking. He recently took a Selfie with Olasupo Shasore, and now, another one…
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NSE expels fraudulent members, revokes dealing licenses
by Tunji Andrews The Nigerian Stock Exchange (“NSE”) has announced the expulsion of Gosord Securities Limited (“Gosord”) and Lakesworth Investment & Securities Limited (“Lakesworth”), two dealing members of NSE and…
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Corp member donates ultra modern primary health centre to host community
by Offor Honest “It is the greatest of all mistakes, to do nothing because you can only do little” Sydney Smith When this Corps member called to inform me that…
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Tragedy strikes, as 14 people burn to death in road accident
by Jewel Stephen An accident involving a fully loaded tanker and a truck has left 14 people burnt beyond recognition and 14 others with various degrees of injuries on Ogbomoso-Jebba Road. The…
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Sunlight Dish Washing Liquid goes to market!
by Jewel Stephen As part of its commitment to improving the quality of life, Unilever Nigeria Plc has recently launched its Sunlight Dish Washing Liquid into the Nigerian market. Available…
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Fayose has frozen account of state House of Assembly – #Ekiti Speaker
by Godwin Akanfe The Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Dr Adewale Omirin has accused Governor Ayo Fayose of freezing of the account of the assembly and also attacking some…
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@Omozuwaspeaks: What manner of man is Bakare?
by Omozuwa Osamwonyi As the convener of Save Nigeria Group, Pastor Tunde Bakare, turned 60 on November 11, it is appropriate to review his influential contributions to the consolidation of democracy,…
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#Synagogue building collapse: 54 South African corpses to be repatriated
by Kolapo Olapoju The Lagos State Government has given clearance for the repatriation of 54 South Africans corpses, which are part of the 116 victims that died in the Synagogue…
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#BokoHaram is fighting and Nigeria is not responding – Femi Falana
by Kolapo Olapoju A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana, has chastised Nigerian political leaders for the unabated reign of the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The human rights activist…
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Jonathan runs a malfunctioning government – @SpeakerTambuwal
by James Sambo Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives and Presidential aspirant under the All Progressives Congress, Aminu Tambuwal has stated that President Goodluck Jonathan is leading a "malfunctioning…
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3 children burnt to death after mother locks them inside apartment
by Damilola Jagun On Tuesday, 11 November, after attending a special church programme with her three children, the mother locked them up in the apartment, went out, and a fire started, which…
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Daddy’s girl: DJ Cuppy celebrates 22nd birthday with Femi Otedola (PHOTOS)
by Damilola Jagun DJ Cuppy, - the daughter of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, - celebrated her 22nd birthday on Tuesday, 11 November. Unlike her graduation which was cinematic and extravagant, the…
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President Jonathan unveils new N100 notes (PHOTOS)
by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan formally unveiled the new N100 commemorative notes at the Presidential Villa, Abuja today. The unveiling ceremony was held during the weekly Federal Executive Council…
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Why Courtney Dike rejected NFF’s $7,000 prize money
by Mark Bassey 19-year-old Super Falconettes player, Courtney Dike, has explained why she rejected $7,000 (N1,182,300) paid to her by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for participating in the…
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@Atiku and @SpeakerTambuwal hold APC consensus meeting
by Kolapo Olapoju As the opposition party, All Progressives Congress held a meeting to agree on a consensus candidate for the party's presidential ticket, some of the presidential candidates failed to…
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