Category: Featured

‘PDP caused this hardship we are all going through’ – Oshiomhole

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, on Tuesday, blamed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the current economic difficulties of Nigeria. Speaking at the campaign rally for Godwin Obaseki, governorship candidate of the…

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Morning Devotion: Divine Oduduru is a star

This morning, Joachim laments the neglect of Nigeria’s athletes, stressing that they already have the talent and mentality to succeed, and just need the resources. Take a listen:

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‘My messages are not for everybody’ – Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said his messages are not for everybody. There was controversy on social media a few…

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#RioOlympics: Okagbare crashes out of 200m

Blessing Okagbare on Wednesday missed out on qualifying for the women’s 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Okagbare, clocked 22.69secs in heat one of the semifinals finished fifth behind Holland’s …

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Confusion: PDP rejects court order, to go ahead with convention

In spite of the ruling of a Federal High Court on Monday barring the Peoples Democratic Party from holding its convention, Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the party, Senator…

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The Slab

PODCAST: We don’t need Osinbajo’s numbers, people are suffering… and more on The Slab with Isime

It’s Episode 9 of The Slab with Isime. Whoop! Today, we talk about the apologies that got everyone talking from social media to the Presidency. Too early to lament? And…

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#BudgetPaddingTracker: Jibrin will be punished – Chief Whip

Following budget padding allegations made by former Chairman House Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin, the Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa on Monday said Jibrin would be…

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Morning Devotion: Has the end finally come for ‘omo onile’ in Lagos?

Joachim MacEbong wants to know if the end has finally come for ‘omo onile’ in Lagos? Take a listen below

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#BudgetPaddingTracker: 5 reasons we shouldn’t take Jibrin serious anymore

Former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin has been on a media campaign against Speaker Yakubu Dogara and some other members of the House of Representatives over…

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Jibrin will not stop until Dogara is completely and utterly destroyed – 5 takeaways on what this means

by Joachim MacEbong Today, former House Committee Chair on Appropriation and Kano representative, Abdulmumin Jibrin on came on Twitter and made a very weird announcement – he would be continuing…

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5 reasons you can think of Jhene Aiko’s ex as a Yoruba demon

by Tolu Omoyeni Artiste, Jhene Aiko's divorce from Nigerian-American record producer and mixing engineer, Dot Da Genius as been nothing but tumultous (because Nigerians on Twitter spent their weekend pointing fingers…

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YNaija Editorial: There is a better way to channel frustration over Buhari’s ‘failure’

Elections are about choices. A choice about whether to continue with a particular politician or political party. Before casting a ballot, every citizen has to confront the question of whether…

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We want to hear YOUR unique story! Send in your personal essay for YNaija’s ‘Nigerian Voices’ and win N50,000

Starting this August, YNaija.com, the internet newspaper for young Nigerians wants to receive and share its readers’ unique experiences - and is launching a brand new vertical called 'Nigerian Voices'.…

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Morning Devotion: Why did the Army declare Ahmad Salkida wanted?

Following the release of the latest Boko Haram video showing the Chibok Girls, the Nigerian Army has declared a journalist, Ahmad Salkida, wanted. Why? Take a listen.

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Why Buhari is giving appointments to family members, northerners – Fayose

Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday, said President Muhammadu Buhari is afraid of the unknown hence the reason for appointing his (Buhari) immediate family members and close associates into…

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‘Nigerians shouldn’t take Fani-Kayode seriously’ – Ali Modu Sheriff

Just in case you don't know, Ali Modu Sheriff, the factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has paid his dues in politics and is qualified to contest for the Presidency.…

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#RioOlympics

#RioOlympics: Bolt wins gold as Andy Murray beats del Potro

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt became the first athlete to win three Olympic 100m titles by beating American Justin Gatlin to gold at Rio 2016. Bolt, 29, ran 9.81 seconds in…

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Send your child to school or go to jail – El-Rufai

Kaduna Governor, Nasir el-Rufai on Saturday said parents in the state who fail to send their children to school in September would be jailed. El-Rufai said this during the screening…

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The Media Blog: Let’s explain to you how EXACTLY Linda Ikeji makes her millions

So now that the news is everywhere, especially in places where the media gossips, that Linda Ikeji has finally gone nuclear and launched everything in every available space, with multi-million…

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Linda Ikeji's mansion is worth over N500million | YNaija.com

The Media Blog: So Linda Ikeji is finally going nuclear (all of you can now allow her rest)

For years, everyone has been taking panadol for Linda Ikeji’s headache. Why isn’t she creative? Why isn’t she on her own URL? Why is her blog UI, UX and U-anything…

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Budget-Padding Tracker: Dogara as Speaker is dangerous, potentially disastrous – Jibrin

Embattled former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmummin Jibrin, on Sunday said that keeping Yakubu Dogara as the Speaker of the House of Representative is potentially dangerous. This…

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Linda Ikeji

I made a mistake calling #SaveMayowa a scam – Linda Ikeji apologizes

A day after the Police confirmed that the #SaveMayowa initiative is as legit as legit can be, popular blogger, Linda Ikeji has come out to apologize for coming out with…

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Dogara, Basketmouth, Feyi Fawehinmi & more – these are the Winners and Losers from the past week

Last week, the budget padding row that has so far rocked the House of Representatives took a new dimension when the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara insisted that neither he nor any…

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Garba Shehu: This is why the world is in love with Buhari

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu has defended his boss, President Muhammadu Buhari against what he calls unfair criticism of his boss in the…

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From Rio to India here are the top 10 photos of the past week

From the inspirational stories at the on-going Olympics in Rio to India where Irom Sharmila ended her 16 year fast; here are top 10 photos of the past week from around the…

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Simon Kolawole: Elections, petitions and distractions

Roughly 20 months after Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu was nominated as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia state, a court case on his candidature is still…

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President Buhari should pay attention to this poll

This past week was notable for some who supported Buhari's campaign having to come out openly to apologise for that support, and apologise to anyone they helped convince along the…

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Jibrin

Budget-Padding Tracker: EFCC to quiz Jibrin over N418m contracts

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will reportedly grill former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin over a petition it received on allegations of fraudulent award…

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#LLAInterview: “Every opportunity to learn is an opportunity to be greater” | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Olatorera, Founder Dresmeoutlet.com

Olatorera is a woman with an impeccable track record and her commitment to excellent service delivery and innovation makes her stand out from the pack. She took a decision to…

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‘I’ve never heard of Christian terrorists’ – Sultan of Sokoto

The Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar III has stated that hijab wearing for female Muslims is not a privilege but a right that should be afforded them. The Sultan, who stated…

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