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No law stipulates that soldiers, policemen should board trains without ticket – NRC

The management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Wednesday said men of the police force, military and para-military should not board its Ogun/Lagos Mass Transit Train (MTTS) without ticket.…

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Nigerian troops arrest high profile Boko Haram terrorist

Military troops on Tuesday arrested a high profile Boko Haram terrorist, Mohammed Mohammed Zauro. This information is contained in a statement released on Wednesday by the army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman.…

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Kelechi Iheanacho YNaija

Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa, Uneku Atawodi… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Sports

The annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its fifth year and we bring you the most influential young Nigerians in sports, under 40 who are doing it for themselves, and for the nation.…

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NBA election: Presidential candidate, Gadzama, rejects polls results

Defeated presidential candidate in last weekend’s Nigerian Bar Association general election, Joe-Kyari Gadzama, has called for the cancellation of the polls. In a statement on Wednesday, Gadzama’s campaign group in…

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Olympics: U-23 team stranded in Atlanta

Nigeria’s football team to the 2016 Rio Olympics are yet to arrive the games due to delay in flight arrangements. The team is presently stuck in Atlanta, USA – where…

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Acting IGP pays courtesy visit to Ambode (PHOTOS)

Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Wednesday, paid a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode at the Lagos House. See photos below.  

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Why I visited Buhari – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari inside the President's office. According to The Punch the meeting lasted for about 20 minutes. After…

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Just In: Buhari, Jonathan in closed-door meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting former President Goodluck Jonathan inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja, The Punch reports. The meeting is holding inside the President’s office. Jonathan who was received at the…

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Interview: LEAP Africa has equipped over 30,000 youth – and is still on the matter

Founded in 2012 by Ndidi Nwuneli, Leadership, Effective, Accountability and Professionalism (LEAP) Africa is a Non-Governmental Organization that has trained thousands of young Nigerians and entrepreneurs on being effective leaders…

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Boko Haram: ISIS name Abu Musab al-Barnawi as group’s new leader

The Islamic State (IS) militant group has announced Abu Musab al-Barnawi as the new leader of terrorists group, Boko Haram. In March last year, the terrorists group which has been…

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Adamawa death toll hits 30

The death toll in the attack by herdsmen on Kodomun village in Adamawa state has increased to thirty The Punch reports. The  Adamawa State Police Commissioner, Mohammed Ghazzali has been criticised over…

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Ambode inaugurates new permanent secretaries (PHOTOS)

Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday inaugurated new permanent secretaries into the state civil service. During the inauguration which held at the Lagos House, Ambode in his address said,…

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No one booed Ngige – Ministry of Labour

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has denied media reports that Sen. Chris Ngige was booed at the South East zonal town hall meeting, which held in Enugu yesterday.  …

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Budget-Padding Tracker: Dogara is paying Reps $25,000 to sign vote of confidence register – Jibrin

Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin has said Speaker Yakubu Dogara and three other principal officers he accused of budget padding have 'desperately' opened…

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Edo LG workers protest non-payment of salary arrears (PHOTOS)

Local government workers in Edo state Wednesday took their grievance over non-payment of salary arrears to the streets. The protest crippled commercial activities in Benin the Edo state capital. According…

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Just In: Emirates plane in ‘accident on landing’ in Dubai

An Emirates plane with 275 people on board was involved in an accident on landing Wednesday at Dubai airport the government said. However, all passengers were evacuated safely, the government…

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NDLEA arrests suspect with N1.78bn worth of hard drugs in Anambra

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has arrested a 31-year-old man, Vincent Chidiebere in Anambra State for allegedly trafficking hard drugs worth N1.78 billion. According to the agency, Chidiebere…

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Biafra: Only death can stop me – Nnamdi Kanu

Embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has said he would continue to struggle for the actualisation of the independence of Biafra, stressing that only death…

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Seun Onigbinde YNaija

Seun Onigbinde, Yasmin Belo-Osagie, Olumide Makanjuola… See the #YNaijaPowerList2016 for Advocacy

Advocacy work is hard tasking, unsexy and incredibly frustrating. But the results yielded are extremely rewarding and can make the world a better place. The annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 5th year,…

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NFF power tussle: Chris Giwa drags Pinnick to Supreme court

The power tussle over the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) presidency between Amaju Pinnick and Chris Giwa is yet unsettled as the latter has taken the issue to the Supreme Court.…

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Buhari’s administration has hijacked Pension Funds – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has accused the Buhari-led administration of hijacking Pension Funds. In a statement released on Wednesday by the party through its official Twitter handle, (@PDPNigeria), it…

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RelationshipGoals: Adorable Duo, The Idahosas

It’s couples like Stephanie Okereke-Linus and her hubby, Idahosa Linus who make us believe that contrary to popula…  

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Fitfam: Integrating Yoga Into Your Lifestyle

Yoga is a system of exercises for mental and physical health. It involves a series of breathing and posture exercises pr…  

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Her Style: Chioma Nnadi’s Sophisticated Street Style Game

Chioma Nnadi is a fashion editor for American Vogue who’s singular fashion style distincts her from the bunch. She is a street style star to rec…  

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Entertainment Roundup: 2Baba heads to Milan | Kanye West and Drake to release a joint album? | More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup.   Yemi Alade teases video of…

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H&M’s Collaboration Is Out – Here’s A Sneak Peak

Eight weeks ago when H&M announced their H&M and Kenzo collaboration, they literally gave our imaginations licen…  

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Buhari will fail in 2019- Father Mbaka | Court okays seizure of Fayose’s assets | Jibrin wants Dogara to step down | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist CBN says you can deposit cheques into savings accounts- YNaija Court okays the seizure of Fayose's assets by EFCC- YNaija Jibrin wants Dogara…

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The Key to Buying Perfect Jewellery for Fashionable Clothes – A Fashion Guide

With jewellery, you can’t go wrong with the right jewellery. Jewellery encompasses daily wear and most prominently, special occasions. The art o…  

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ICYMI – What She Wore: Waje Stunned For The Last Time at The Voice Nigeria Finale

The last night at the Voice Nigeria’s Finale as expected had styles to rave about. Waje, most importantly stood ou…  

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You can now deposit cheques into savings accounts – CBN

If you have a savings account in any Nigerian bank, then the Central Bank of Nigeria just gave you the option to receive and deposit cheques directly into your account.…

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