Author: YNaija
Opinion: Fani-Kayode’s triumph over a weak and directionless EFCC
One of the profiled achievements of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan was that under his leadership, the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, pursued and obtained judgements in several cases of fraud…
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President Buhari appoints Lawal Musa Daura as DG of the DSS
You called him "Baba Go Slow", now the appointments are coming with the swiftness. In a release signed by Haruna R. Imrana, the Director of Communications for the Head of…
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Robots kill worker in Volkswagen plant
Skynet is real. At a Volkswagen plant in Germany, a robotics worker was killed when an assembly robot in the plant grabbed the man and pressed him against a metal…
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What on earth is wrong with Femi Adesina?
When the Presidency streamlined their new media strategy, was this what they meant? If PDP has begun to cry wolf where there was none on INEC chairman, then they should…
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Davido and Yemi Alade to perform at #MTVMAMA2015
MTV Base has revealed that Davido, Yemi Alade, Diamond Platnumz, Bucie and Cassper Nyovest, have been added to the sizzling performer line-up for the MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal 2015.…
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Mozambique decriminalises same-sex relationships
Mozambique has joined the tiny league of African countries without any criminal ramifications for same-sex relationships. The revised code, in force from Wednesday, drops a colonial-era clause outlawing "vices against…
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The National Emergency Management Agency is fed up!
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is tired of your shenanigans, #NigerianTwitter. It all started with this small request. And clap back season began, Tense. …
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Gov. Ambode set to launch “People Friendly” traffic regime
Perhaps he's more than the photoshoots suggest. One of the Governor's aides dropped this in our email. Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode is set to drastically change the face…
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Cuba stops mother-child HIV transmission
Early this week, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Cuba has become the first country in the world to stop the transmission of the HIV virus, as well as…
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#BeingFemaleInNigeria hashtag brings out the village idiots
A group of wonderful women on Twitter decided to share their terrible experiences as women in Nigeria. The wise move for most should have been to let them have the…
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New Ebola case reported in Liberia
Over a month after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Liberia Ebola-free, Liberian health authorities have reported a new case. A 17-year-old boy has died and been buried. Via NYTimes:…
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The top 10 one-hit wonders in Nigerian music
As much as we appreciate the constant hit makers, there's always a special place in our hearts for those who only dropped one hit. 10. Jazzman Olofin - Raise The…
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Gov. Fayose might not pay your salary, but he’ll carry your babies
These politicians really need better Social Media people because some of these Tweets are so cringeworthy. Carrying a boy that was about falling at a market in Ikere Ekiti. Governance…
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Rihanna causes frenzy at the 2015 BET Awards
She lived up to this reputation at the BET Awards that held at Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, US last sunday when she appeared at the ceremony with a roll…
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Study: Acceptance of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people slowly increasing in Nigeria
A new poll conducted by NOI Polls in partnership with Bisi Alimi Foundation and The Initiative for Equal Rights in Nigeria, has mapped awareness, perception, and acceptance of lesbian, gay,…
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P. Diddy jokes about his fall at the 2015 BET Awards
Fans of Bad Boy rapper, P. Diddy must have felt pity for him when he slipped off the stage during his performance at the BET Awards held at Microsoft Theatre…
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Wizkid loses BET Award to Ghanaian you’ve never heard of
Ghana’s Dancehall star Stonebwoy has triumphed at the 2015 BET Awards, winning the award for Best International Act: Africa at last night’s star-studded ceremony in LA Stonebwoy saw off stiff…
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Argentinian man kidnapped in Nigeria saved after mentioning “Lionel Messi”
I honestly wish I made this one up. Via Bleacher Report: The 28-year-old by the name of Santiago Lopez Menendez says he was captured in the north-west of the country…
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Malawian Chief voids 300+ child marriages, sends brides to school
Finally, someone in a position of power is doing something about this disgusting child-bride issue that has been plaguing our communities. Dedza Senior Chief Inkosi Kachindamoto has terminated 330 marriages…
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Enugu teenager builds mini pressure powered evacuator
So there's a little thread on Radar about the most fascinating thing. A little back story: So I met this little kid just beside shoprite gate in Enugu. He…
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Like old administration, new administration condemns Boko Haram attacks
Following the latest Boko Haram attacks, the President has condemned the actions of the group through his Senior Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu: President Muhammadu Buhari has…
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Maybe we all overreacted about President Buhari’s helipad
Now you think about it, the President building a helipad is not really a big deal. Admit it. But we're Nigerians, we like to react to things. If we didn't…
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Tech CEO unimpressed with Buhari’s start
Nigerians are getting impatient. The buzz from "change" is dying off and we really can't see anything different. The people are starting to notice. Slowly, the complaints are getting louder.…
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Adegoke Oyeniyi: Why did David kill Goliath?
We need to steer clear of this poverty of ambition, where people want to drive fancy cars and wear nice clothes and live in nice apartments but don’t want to…
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Nigerian scientist wins award for “cancer seeing” glasses
Nigerians are doing big things in science and technology these days. There's Ufot Ekong who solved 30-year-old mathematical equation in Japan and we also have the teenagers who built their…
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Mosque helps vandalized Catholic Church clean up
Last month, a Catholic Church in Mississauga, Canada was vandalized. Video footage showed a man entering the church and ripping apart holy books. A few days later, the church was…
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19-year old runs the tenth fastest time in history
At 19, Trayvon Bromell has become the first teenager to represent the United States at the World Championships. His 9.84 s in the 100m heats is the 10th fastest time…
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Michael Jackson’s estate has made $2 Billion since his death
Before Michael Jackson died, there were rumors he was near bankrupt with his expenses becoming unmanageable. Well, 6 years after his death, his estate's finances have done a drastic U-Turn…
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P. Diddy’s arrest could cost him millions
P.Diddy's recent arrest could end up costing him a whole bucket load of money. According to US law, anyone involved in the “manufacture or sale of alcohol [is] required to…
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The NFF, Keshi and Enyeama Brouhaha
by Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello Since the inception of the present board of the Nigeria Football Federation there have been different chronicles of crisis at different levels which is causing a great…
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