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October 10, 2015

APC lacks ideas, Buhari is unprepared – PDP

The leadership of opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, has again criticised the All Progressives Congress-led administration, for what it described as a lack of ideas needed to effectively manage the nation. The PDP says the antecedents of the federal government in the last five months has resulted in a disgruntled populace and declining economy. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh,... Read More

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October 10, 2015

Toni Kan: Aisha Buhari and the Aso rock Chapel

“Where are you worshipping tomorrow?” my friend asked me as he left my hotel room that night in Abuja. “I will pray here in my room,” I said. “Come worship with us at the Aso Rock chapel,” he invited. My first impulse was to say ‘no thank you’ but then I realised that there could... Read More

October 9, 2015

Baby-daddy club: 10 Nigerian celebrities who joined the bandwagon in 2015

by Rita Chioma ‘Baby Daddy-ism’ may not fall under the categorization of trend or fad but in the Nigerian celebrity scene, it’s gradually becoming a norm. Male celebrities, rather than follow the traditional route of marriage before baby- prefer to have a baby in the house, in order to have the freedom to sow about... Read More

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October 9, 2015

#TheList: These are the rumoured portfolios of Buhari’s 21 ministers

The exact portfolios of the 21 ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari, are yet to be officially revealed The 21 names of the first batch of Buhari’s ministers have been announced by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, but their portfolios were not included. Naturally, this has led to immense speculation as to whom will head the various ministries. According to... Read More

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October 9, 2015

OPINION: Why the Nigerian youth needs a political party with an age limit

I am one of those people who spent hours in class looking at the clock or my wristwatch while waiting for the bell to ring so I could go home or to my hostel as the case was. It goes without saying that I’m not a fan of this form of education where so much... Read More

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October 9, 2015

7 things we learnt about Diezani’s family from her lawyer

A statement released by the lawyer of Diezani Alison-Madueke, has given much insight into the family of the former Petroleum Minister. Ever since Diezani got arrested by the UK National Crimes Agency, several rumours have swirling through the grapevine and news sites about her family. To set the record straight, the family’s lawyer, Oscar Onwudiwe,... Read More

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October 8, 2015

The 5 political battles of Bukola Saraki

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has become a customer to controversy in the nation’s political circle. Saraki has been under the public’s radar and intense scrutiny since his notorious emergence as Senate President, while his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, has further thrust him into the spotlight. For the record, Saraki didn’t start causing ripples in Nigeria’s... Read More

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Vincent Enyeama quits the Nigerian senior national team || YNaija.com

October 8, 2015

BREAKING: Vincent Enyeama quits Super Eagles

by Desmond Akatugba Captain of the Super Eagles, Vincent Enyeama, has quit the senior national team. Vincent Enyeama revealed his decision to leave the Super Eagles less than an hour ago, via his Instagram page. Enyeama’s decision is coming less than 48 hours after his face-off with Sunday Oliseh, gaffer of the Super Eagles. https://instagram.com/p/8klzn7Tao3/?taken-by=vinny2908... Read More

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October 8, 2015

Photos of 2face Idibia, Rotimi Amaechi, Ali Baba, others at Basketmouth’s Lord of the Rib show

Celebrities and society people converged for Basket Mouth’s show, the Lord of the Ribs, which recently took place in Lagos. Those in attendance include popular personalities like; Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi singer, 2face Idibia; comedians, Ali Baba and Bovi; NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, and many others. See photos from the event below. Photography by... Read More

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October 8, 2015

“You must support Fayemi at ministerial screening” | Fayose tells Ekiti lawmakers

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has implored the state’s federal lawmakers to not frustrate the ministerial screening of former governor, Kayode Fayemi. Fayose and Fayemi- who is on the ministerial list of President Buhari- have hardly ever seen eye-to-eye on any issue. In spite of that, Fayose is advocating that Fayemi be given a good treatment... Read More

Edwin Clark takes swipe at Jonathan, Obasanjo and Yar'Adua | YNaija.com

October 8, 2015

What Edwin Clark said about GEJ, OBJ and Yar’ Adua yesterday

A former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Edwin Clark, has retired from partisan politics and left his party as well. But not without one last shot at former Presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan and the late Umaru Yar’Adua. Speaking in his Abuja residence on Wednesday when a group, Think Nigeria First Initiative, paid him a courtesy visit-... Read More

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October 7, 2015

35 times Timi Dakolo and family have entertained us on Instagram

If you follow singer, Timi Dakolo, on Instagram, you’d be aware of his hilarious videos, photos and captions. Featuring his 3 children and beautiful wife, Bisola- the Dakolo family can sometimes be stupendously funny on Instagram. Taking the last 6 months into consideration, here are 35 of such awesome moments. https://instagram.com/p/zaspbbv1y6/?taken-by=timidakolo https://instagram.com/p/0W8gRQP1_D/?taken-by=timidakolo https://instagram.com/p/0dF2pgP13T/?taken-by=timidakolo https://instagram.com/p/0h4whgv13d/?taken-by=timidakolo https://instagram.com/p/0lO2rnP1-3/?taken-by=timidakolo https://instagram.com/p/0pSbW4P188/?taken-by=timidakolo https://instagram.com/p/0sFi_pv167/?taken-by=timidakolo... Read More

October 7, 2015

YNaija Editorial: Diezani’s arrest and Nigeria’s war against corruption

On the evening of Friday, 2nd October, news broke of the arrest of the immediate past Minister for Petroleum, Mrs. Dieziani Allison Madueke in the United Kingdom by the National Crime Agency on allegations of corruption and bribery. The arrest came as no surprise to many people, as her five-year stint heading the lucrative ministry... Read More

October 6, 2015

Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh face-off with captain, Vincent Enyeama

There has been a face-off involving Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh and captain Vincent Enyeama, in the team’s camp in Belgium. Goal.com reports that Enyeama arrived late to camp after Monday’s deadline. The goalkeeper was permitted to report late in camp as a result of the burial of his mother in Akwa Ibom. Following the... Read More

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October 6, 2015

Governor Ambode: My First Quarter Report

Lagos state governor, Akinwumi Ambode, gave the following address at the first edition of the quarterly town hall meeting, on Tuesday, October 6. Fellow Lagosians. In my inaugural speech, I promised to operate a government of inclusion where, as your elected Governor, I would have regular interactions with you to discuss the plans, programmes and... Read More

October 6, 2015

‘Same old faces’ | 40 Twitter reactions to President Buhari’s ministerial list

by Desmond Akatugba After the ministerial list of President Muhamamadu Buhari, was disclosed by Senate President Bukola Saraki on Tuesday morning- the levee of criticism, opinion and commentary, broke. Nigerians on Twitter, ever vocal, delved into the list and dissected the ministerial nominees as well as the President. Here are 40 top reactions from Twitter:... Read More

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October 6, 2015

These are Buhari’s 21 ministerial nominees, as announced by the Senate

The ministerial list of President Muhammadu Buhari, has been read out to the Senate by Bukola Saraki. The list of the 21 nominees was sent to the Senate last week Wednesday, September 30. The names are: Abubakar Malami General Abdulraman Dambazau Senator Aisha Alhasan Alhaji Lai Mohammed Mr Adebayo Shittu Babatunde Raji Fashola Solomon Lalong Kemi... Read More

October 3, 2015

Arewa to Afenifere: ‘Your words were reckless… show some maturity’

When Chief Olu Falae got kidnapped a few weeks ago, a few parties and public figures stirred-up tribal sentiments while reacting to the incident. Pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere was one of such groups, insisting that Fulani herdsmen should be banned from the South-West, simply because of Falae’s abduction. Once that statement came to fore, it was only a... Read More

October 3, 2015

YNaija Editorial: A Deep Seaport is needed in the South-South

One of the great benefits of being a coastal nation is the opportunity to have seaports which creates a lot of economic opportunities, far more than would be available to land-locked countries. This is because long before air travel and even till date, having access to sea means access to take part in international trade... Read More

Three bomb explosions rocked Ajilari Cross area of Maiduguri on Tuesday night.

October 2, 2015

Multiple bomb explosions rock Abuja Police station, market

Multiple bomb blasts have been reported in the Nyanya and Kuje area of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. The first bomb blast was reported to have occurred in Kuje police station around 9:30pm. It was reported to have been carried out by a female suicide bomber. Less than 30 minutes later, another bomb blast occurred in... Read More

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October 2, 2015

Diezani’s Abuja home sealed by EFCC

The Asokoro, Abuja home of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been sealed. Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had carried out a comprehensive search of her home, hours after she was arrested in the United Kingdom. Diezani was arrested in London on Friday morning, by the International Corruption Unit (ICU) of the National Crimes Agency at... Read More

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October 2, 2015

And the wickedly hilarious memes roll out for Diezani’s arrest – Top 10

Nigerians have gone berserk with excitement over the arrest of former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Diezani was apprehended in London, on Friday morning by the International Corruption Unit of the United Kingdom National Crimes Agency. Once the news went viral in Nigeria, Twitter-folks came to the party, ready to devour. And devour they did, with the... Read More

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October 2, 2015

Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke arrested in London

The former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has reportedly been arrested in London, for alleged money laundering. Diezani was said to have been apprehended alongside four others, on Friday by the United Kingdom National Crimes Agency. Premium Times reports that Diezani’s arrest was confirmed by two top British officials in London. It is believed that Diezani’s arrest... Read More

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October 2, 2015

Faragon Series: Inside Danfo

Commuting in Lagos is definitely more than just going getting into a vehicle and getting to your destination. Being a bus especially the yellow painted Danfo can present its own drama. Danfo is becoming synonymous with commuting in Lagos. For those who don’t have private cars, the choice commercial vehicle that tops the list is... Read More

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October 1, 2015

Chioma Nwagboso: Stop selling, start creating

So we made it to 55!! Shame on those enemies of progress predicting doom and emphatically stating we will disperse by 2015. Little do they know that we are a fasting, praying, casting and binding group of people. Even though we may fight and verbally abuse each other over mundane things like football and politics,... Read More

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October 1, 2015

#TheEnvelope remains sealed but these are 15 possible names on #TheList

The ministerial nominees of Presidential Muhammadu Buhari, won’t be made public until Tuesday, October 6. Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari and Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita Enang, delivered the list in a sealed envelope to the office of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Saraki, however decided... Read More

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October 1, 2015

Amaechi, Fashola, Fayemi, others reportedly make Buhari’s ministerial list

The former governors of Rivers and Lagos states, Rotimi Amaechi and Babatunde Fashola, respectively, are reportedly named in the ministerial list of President Muhammadu Buhari. TheCable reports that others who are also nominated, include: Kayode Fayemi, former governor of Ekiti state, Lai Mohammed, National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Chris Ngige, former governor of Anambra state as well... Read More

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September 30, 2015

“I will serve as Minister of Petroleum” – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that he would oversee the activities of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources. Buhari reportedly made the utterance in an interview with a foreign journalist in his hotel on Tuesday, before leaving New York, where he had been a participant at the 70th United Nations General Assembly. The President was quoted to have told... Read More

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September 29, 2015

The vote of confidence in Saraki is a show of force by the Senate

The Nigerian Senate has declared its intention in very clear terms to the Presidency. 83 out of the 109 Senators in the upper chamber of the National Assembly have passed a vote of confidence on Senate President, Bukola Saraki. The vote of confidence passed on Bukola Saraki is indication that the level of influence the... Read More

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September 29, 2015

Femi Fani-Kayode: The Herdsmen from hell

“Throughout history it has been the inaction of those who could have acted, the indifference of those who should have known better and the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most that has made it possible for evil to triumph”- His Royal Majesty Haile Selassie 1, Emperor of Ethiopia. If there was... Read More

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