Caitlyn Jenner is really none of your business

Yesterday, the world was introduced to Caitlyn Jenner, the husband formerly known as Bruce. I’m not going to lie, this entire ordeal has truly fascinated me. Right from that Diane Sawyer interview. This wasn’t some publicity stunt as we’d all wanted to believe. The man took female hormones in the ‘80s, he didn’t just wake... Read More

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Bruce Jenner

June 2, 2015

Breaking: Sepp Blatter resigns as FIFA President

This is huge. Blatter has resigned. Wow. Wow. Wow. — Gabriele Marcotti (@Marcotti) June 2, 2015 BREAKING: Sepp Blatter to step down as #FIFA president. — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 2, 2015 His official statement, I have thoroughly thought about my presidency and the 40 years Fifa has played in my life. I love... Read More

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May 31, 2015

Apple beats Google, becomes the world’s most valuable brand

The 2015 edition of the Brandz Top 100 by Millward Brand is out and your favorite laptop maker has edged out your favorite search engine. Apple’s value jumped 67% to $247 billion, while Google only increased 9% to $174 billion, according to the so-called BrandZ rankings, which factor in financial performance as well as consumer... Read More

Apple

May 31, 2015

It appears Ben Bruce is not afraid of being killed by the corrupt elite

by Kolapo Olapoju Chairman of Silverbird Group and Senator-elect, Ben Murray Bruce, has continued his battle against those he describes as the ‘corrupt rich elite’. Bruce says a few people in power are living in affluence while millions of Nigerians are immersed in penury. In an interview with Vanguard newspapers, Bruce says he is... Read More

2, It appears Ben Bruce is not afraid of being killed by the corrupt elite

May 31, 2015

Finally, Fayose pays salary arrears of the 19 APC lawmakers

by Damilola Jagun It is believed that Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, may have paid the outstanding salaries and allowances owed to the 19 All Progressives Congress members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly. According to Punch Newspapers, the salaries of the lawmakers led by the embattled Speaker, Dr. Adewale Ominrin were paid sometime last week.... Read More

2, Finally, Fayose pays salary arrears of the 19 APC lawmakers

May 31, 2015

Perhaps, Osinbajo met with Atiku to take Vice Presidential tips (See Photos)

by Damilola Jagun Having been a Vice President, who wielded power and exerted influence in the country during his time, Atiku Abubakar, is perhaps the ultimate point of reference for all Vice Presidents in Nigeria. Unlike Namadi Sambo, who was barely seen nor heard, Atiku was a force to reckon with, when he served as... Read More

2, Perhaps, Osinbajo met with Atiku to take Vice Presidential tips (See Photos)

May 30, 2015

The Twitter “Followback” application

Are your twitter mentions inundated with “kfb”? Are you experiencing regret from some of your recent follows? If you answered “yes” to the above, we have a solution for you – the Followback Application. No longer shall you feel guilty for ignoring a “kfb” request. On a serious note, stop spending your entire day on Twitter... Read More

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May 30, 2015

Osinbajo: God chose me to assist Buhari

by James Sambo Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo says God chose him to assist President Muhammadu Buhari, to build a nation that will be admired among other nations of the world. During a thanksgiving service held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, the Vice President said the election was ordained by God.. He said the desire of... Read More

2, Osinbajo: God chose me to assist Buhari

May 30, 2015

Fox News contributor implies Nigerian president is a terrorist, Nigerians react

Lost in yesterday’s inauguration was this little shambles of a tweet from a Fox News contributor. John Kerry to attend the inauguration of Nigeria's new Islamic leader. The man Boko Haram wanted as its negotiator. https://t.co/GJixxFolNU — Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) May 29, 2015 No way Nigerians were going to let him go easy… @RichardGrenell what... Read More

Richard Grenell

May 30, 2015

Entire cast of The Big Bang Theory create scholarship for low-income students

In today’s episode of “People Doing Good”, the cast of hit TV series The Big Bang Theory have created a $4 million scholarship for students from low income families. The endowment will go directly to 20 low-income students entering the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields at UCLA this year and then benefit five... Read More

Big Bang Theory

May 30, 2015

A wanted former Governor returns to Nigeria today

by Panshak Ibrahim Former Governor of Adamawa State, Murtal Nyako, who has been declared wanted, is returning to Nigeria today, Saturday, May 30. According to Punch Newspapers, Nyako, is flying in from London via Lufthansa Airline flight, and is expected to arrive in Abuja this evening. An aide of Nyako, told Punch that his principal decided... Read More

2, A wanted former Governor returns to Nigeria today

May 30, 2015

Nigerians pray a lot, but they need to pray more – Buhari

by James Sambo President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to bear with his administration as he begins the task of rebuilding the country. Buhari stated that a lot of damage had been done before the emergence of his administration. He acknowledged the fact that Nigerians are prayerful, while urging them to pray more for the nation... Read More

2, Nigerians pray a lot, but they need to pray more – Buhari

May 30, 2015

Embrace God, not godfathers – PDP has a message for Ambode

by Damilola Jagun Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has been advised to get close to God and discard godfathers, while he carries out his duties over the next 4 years. In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Taofik Gani, the Lagos State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, advised Ambode that governing with the fear... Read More

2, Embrace God, not godfathers – PDP has a message for Ambode

May 30, 2015

Jonathan says he thought Bayelsa people will curse and boo him

by Ranti Joseph Former President Goodluck Jonathan was overwhelmed when he arrived in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State because he was met to a rousing welcome. The large turnout of people got him emotional that he said that after six years in Abuja, he thought Bayelsa people will curse and boo him for some decisions made and development... Read More

2, Jonathan says he thought Bayelsa people will curse and boo him

May 30, 2015

Is this the new Nigerian football jersey?

A Twitter user shared pictures of what is allegedly the new Nigerian football jersey. The new Nigerian Football Jersey being worn by Godwin Saviour and Kingsley sokari of Flying Eagles.. YOU LIKE?? pic.twitter.com/TIIr4bpCM8 — Hussein (@ChidiZeus) May 30, 2015 After a run of dodgy strips by Adidas, it’s good to see the Super Eagles back... Read More

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May 30, 2015

President Buhari seeks U.S. support for Nigeria’s development

by Ranti Joseph President Muhammadu Buhari has already started working as he said that he will seek the support of Europe, America and Nigeria’s neighbors in tackling the unemployment and security problems confronting the country. Buhari, who disclosed this on Friday in his remarks at the inauguration Gala Night held at the Banquet hall of... Read More

2, President Buhari seeks U.S. support for Nigeria’s development

May 30, 2015

Deputy Senate President says PDP will provide credible opposition to APC

by Ranti Joseph The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has promised that the members of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), in the forthcoming 8th National Assembly would provide credible and responsible opposition to deepen democracy and promote good governance in Nigeria. In a statement in Enugu issued by his Special Adviser, Media,... Read More

2, Deputy Senate President says PDP will provide credible opposition to APC

May 30, 2015

Funniest memes from the Goodluck Jonathan era

He might have been polarizing as a president, but you can’t say his reign as president didn’t bring the jokes. And there was the video, Good times.

Goodluck Jonathan

May 30, 2015

IRS might bring down Blatter next

FIFA President Sepp Blatter might have won his reelection bid easily, but he might not escape the grubby hands of the USA’s Internal Revenue Service (IRS) easily. The IRS chief of criminal investigations, Richard Weber, might have refused to name names but his assertion that the IRS “…will have another round of indictments” can only mean one... Read More

blatter, fifa

May 30, 2015

Mariah Carey calls American Idol the “worst experience” of her life

Mariah Carey has never been one to hold back, either in her singing or her ability to throw epic amounts of shade. In an interview in Australia, she didn’t hold back one bit on her short American Idol stint. “Hell no! Absolutely not! That was the worst experience of my life,” she told her interviewers.... Read More

Mariah Carey

May 30, 2015

App claims to help you find bae

Have you been looking for bae? You’re in luck. Some app claims it can help you find “the one”. I don’t know about you, but I’m off to download.

Bae

May 29, 2015

The Office of the Nigerian President is now on Twitter

It’s official. After using the @GMBOffice Twitter handle during the campaign trail, our president will have a new AND verified Twitter handle The @GMBOffice account had been operated by the newly sworn-in president’s communication team. As our president went on about change in his inauguration speech, we also noticed a change in his twitter handle to... Read More

Buhari

May 29, 2015

Inauguration Liveblog

1:11 PM Baba did not mention APC throughout that speech. #ProudOfMyPresident — FOLA FOLAYAN (@TheFavoredWoman) May 29, 2015 1:05 PM 30 years after…back to basics finally…A New Era @toluogunlesi @omojuwa @Ayourb @WhiteHouse @ProfOsinbajo pic.twitter.com/OKGi55X82h — Impact Research (@ecopoliticsNG) May 29, 2015 1:05 PM @tinsmush @toluogunlesi good article. I especially like the comment on data use... Read More

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May 28, 2015

Wat’s The Fuss: Fresh off the boat

Wat’s The Fuss? is an online web talk show, where a group of four fabulous and brilliant ladies discuss their views on various issues. Catch the lovely ladies every week on YNaija. Moving to Canada came with ‘never-to-be-forgotten’ stories, that we simply must share. Allow me to snitch real quick… So when Hilo first... Read More

Wats the fuss

May 28, 2015

Onasanya retires as FirstBank Group Managing Director

Mr. Bisi Onasanya is set to retire at a high point of his career as Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc and Nigeria’s most valuable banking brand, at the successful completion of his tenure. His retirement takes effect at the end of the current Financial... Read More

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May 27, 2015

World’s largest plane flies over entire continent

by Mobutu Sankara Air France flight over Africa had a near miss with an active volcano: http://t.co/BqI3VaboSM pic.twitter.com/Eky1iGHXLT — CNN International (@cnni) May 27, 2015 Really, CNN?

cnn, twitter.

May 26, 2015

Looks like Toolz is off the market

by Mobutu Sankara If Banky W’s instagram is anything to go by, Nigerian OAP Toolz got engaged to her long time boyfriend, Tunde Demuren. She said yes ☺😊😆💃#tundeandtolu A photo posted by Banky Wellington (@bankywellington) on May 25, 2015 at 2:24pm PDT Congrats to the new couple.

Toolz

May 26, 2015

Egyptian woman arrested for “debauchery”

by Mobutu Sankara An Egyptian woman and her boyfriend have been arrested for creating an apparently “raunchy” YouTube video. Reda el-Fouly is currently facing criminal charges for disrupting morality and inciting debauchery. Her boyfriend, Wael Elsedeki also facing the same charges has fled the country to Tunisia. That’s scandalous?

Reda el-fouly

May 25, 2015

#Petrocalypse hits DealDey

by Mobutu Sankara It’s almost like these companies competing with each other. DealDey too not left out of the early closing bug. pic.twitter.com/12VCRkjeXD — Ijeoma OgwuegbuUduma (@IjeomaOgud) May 25, 2015 Follow the latest from #Petrocalypse

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Caitlyn Jenner is really none of your business

Breaking: Sepp Blatter resigns as FIFA President

Apple beats Google, becomes the world’s most valuable brand

Must Watch: Viral video of woman removing her face

It appears Ben Bruce is not afraid of being killed by the corrupt elite

Finally, Fayose pays salary arrears of the 19 APC lawmakers

Perhaps, Osinbajo met with Atiku to take Vice Presidential tips (See Photos)

The Twitter “Followback” application

Osinbajo: God chose me to assist Buhari

Fox News contributor implies Nigerian president is a terrorist, Nigerians react

Entire cast of The Big Bang Theory create scholarship for low-income students

A wanted former Governor returns to Nigeria today

Nigerians pray a lot, but they need to pray more – Buhari

Embrace God, not godfathers – PDP has a message for Ambode

Jonathan says he thought Bayelsa people will curse and boo him

Is this the new Nigerian football jersey?

President Buhari seeks U.S. support for Nigeria’s development

Deputy Senate President says PDP will provide credible opposition to APC

Funniest memes from the Goodluck Jonathan era

IRS might bring down Blatter next

Mariah Carey calls American Idol the “worst experience” of her life

App claims to help you find bae

The Office of the Nigerian President is now on Twitter

Inauguration Liveblog

Wat’s The Fuss: Fresh off the boat

Onasanya retires as FirstBank Group Managing Director

World’s largest plane flies over entire continent

Looks like Toolz is off the market

Egyptian woman arrested for “debauchery”

#Petrocalypse hits DealDey

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