by Zara Mustapha Seven people have been arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Katsina State Command for alleged human trafficking and related offences. The arrests were confirmed by the NIS Comptroller, Emmanuel Ogbumuo, who briefed newsmen in Katsina on Monday. Ogbumuo said the suspects were arrested by the NIS patrol team on Kongolam axis following a tip off, adding... Read More
by Zara Mustapha A pastor, Adeniyi Mattew, an evangelist, Akeem Benjamin and two others have been sentenced to death by hanging at a high court sitting in Olokuta Prison, Akure, Ondo State for robbing a commercial bank nine years ago. The bank claimed that up to N26 million was taken away by the convicts during the... Read More
by Femi Aribisala Make no mistake about it: this is a political appointment. Even more pointedly, it is an APC appointment. Governor Kwankwaso who made this appointment is a rebel PDP Governor who recently defected to the APC. He would not have made the appointment as a PDP governor. Of all the cities in Northern... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi Is this for real or is musician, Kingsley “Kcee” Okonkwo up to his Photoshopping tricks again? The star posted this photo of an envelope apparently received from the Presidency on Instagram but didn’t let us in on the content. Wait, are we the only ones who noticed it was addressed upside down?... Read More
by Suraj Oyewale Of all the examples critics wield in support of their anti-Fashola elitism argument, the hike in fees of students of the state’s university is the hardest to defend. I have written many adulatory articles on the governor of Lagos state, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola and I stand by the accolades. To... Read More
by Toks Ero Let me state, first of all, that I am unequivocally against the sexual orientation and activity of gays, lesbians and bisexuals I am forced to write this article based on an observation. I am an avid watcher of Hollywood movies and series. I have observed the frequent inclusion of gay themes... Read More
by Joe Igbokwe Now, it seems to me that PDP and their gang are bent on crashing this hard earned democracy and damn the consequences. These characters are ready to pull down the house if they cannot get what they want in 2015 Ugly events in Ekiti State on Saturday that led to the attack on... Read More
by Diana-Abasi Alphonsus Udoh One zone that is note-worthy of political dissection in voting pattern is none other than Mr. President’s political backyard the South-South geopolitical zone. How the leaders and people of this zone will arrive at their choice for the 2015 Presidential elections may be decided on certain permutations. “A bird in hand... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The critical security situation which occurred in Rivers is about to repeat itself in Kano if emerging reports are to be believed. Reports have it that the police security detail attached to the Kano Government House and environs has been withdrawn. The police officers are said to have abandoned their duty posts... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A young man in Lagos has been arrested and charged after reports that he raped an elderly woman. 19-year-old Avoseh Satingo is said to have taken advantage of the unnamed 80-year-old woman who is blind. Satingo has been remanded in prison on the orders of a Yaba Magistrate Court after it was... Read More
by William Wallis Mr. Jonathan has yet to make explicit whether he will contest the election. But several new appointments and the defection to the opposition of many of his most vocal opponents have consolidated his position ahead of primaries later this year. His command of state resources still makes him the man to beat.... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A native doctor in Lagos has been arrested and charged after reports that he defrauded 2 men in the Lekki area of the state. 45-year-old Jamiu Alao is said to have fraudulently obtained N22.1 million from the men after he promised them spiritual protection but gave them acid to drink in the... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has been appointed the new Emir of Kano after the death of Ado Bayero last week. The new Emir has been turbanned according to tradition and the occasion took place at the government house. See photos below:
by Danny Gallagher The International Sports Sciences Association found people who play motion games in their homes not only hook young children on physical activity at an early age but also could encourage adults to move to more beneficial physical activities, noting, “Simply moving can increase one’s metabolism. You’re at home one... Read More
by Isi Esene There are reports of pockets of protests in Kano following today’s selection of the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 14th Emir of Kano. The protesters were reportedly against the choice of Sanusi as the successor to Ado Bayero who ruled as Emir for 51 years.... Read More
by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee for The Future Africa Awards & Summit (TFAAS) 2014 has today announced the formal expansion of its brain trust across the world – with the announcement of its expanded jury consisting of the Board of Judges and Independent Audit Committee, as well as its Global Board of Advisors.... Read More
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by Akan Ido It must be such a quantum leap from Sanusi Lamido Sanusi moving from CBN governor’s office in Abuja CBD to a majestic room in Kano presiding over an ancient kingdom. The ex-CBN governor who got suspended by the Federal Government over an unfounded allegation of missing $49 billion was earlier today selected... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo An attention-seeking Ghanaian spiritualist who recently claimed to have caused footballer, C.Ronaldo’s injuries, has again thrown accusations at Nigerian preacher, T.B Joshua. Kwaku Bonsam, who previously said that he did not find Joshua in the spiritual realm, now claims the controversial pastor was responsible for the death of former Ghanaian President, John... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers has spoken out about his experience in Kano after he was allegedly prevented from flying out of the state by authorities. Amaechi was in Kano with a few others to commiserate with the state government on the death of the Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero. The governor... Read More
by Zara Mustapha Here’s a throwback photo of the newly selected Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and his wife, Maryam decades before he came into the consciousness of Nigerians. The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor is seen lovingly gazing at his wife. Both of them appear to be part of a audience at... Read More
by Anna Breslaw Expectation: The drinkz will flow endlessly. Reality: The mixers will run out and you’ll have to make a weird cocktail out of something in the person’s fridge. 1. Expectation: You get a Facebook invitation to the blowout party of the year, hosted by the hot guy you were in love with in college. Reality: You... Read More
by Naija Housewife My advice?…Please do not give into the pressure of “Sex Sells”-attitude in the music industry. We are shouting that Today’s Nigerian youth are losing their sense of culture and sense of self, majorly because we want to be accepted by the Westernised society! Please, before you read this, ensure you are mentally mature... Read More
by Henry Chibuzor Igwe She fails to plug the gap between her foreign listeners and the ordinary Nigerian audiences, so that what we have on Dead Again is one-sided, and pro-Europe at best. “Dead Again” is a fresh single from Asa, off her third Album “Bed of Stone” scheduled for a September release. The song... Read More
by Oge Okonkwo Suspected Boko Haram gunmen have reportedly kidnapped 20 women from a nomadic settlement in Borno State near the town of Chibok, where the Islamic militants abducted more than 300 schoolgirls and young women on April 15. Alhaji Tar, a member of the vigilante groups set up to resist Boko Haram’s attacks, said... Read More
by Perry Brimah We presented our options to Jonathan; many of them. What happened since? Why has the world gone silent? Is one mad man able to intimidate and terrorize 6 billion? It’s almost two whole months that our precious girls have been living in Sambisa forest with that monster, ‘Shekau’ and his band of... Read More
by College Candy You’ve honestly wondered if something was wrong with you, but have decided instead of changing yourself you’ll continue to wait patiently for your change at love Sometimes your single status is a scarlet letter that has been sewn on your forehead, other times your delusions have you believing this... Read More
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by Akan Ido Former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari has called on the new Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to support the government in its fight against terrorism. Sanusi who was announced as the new Emir of Kano yesterday has been officially turbaned by Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in a short ceremony. In... Read More
From Kano State Government Kano State Government has announced the name of Sanusi Lamidu Sanusi as the new Emir of Kano state. He succeeds Alhaji Ado Bayero who died on Friday after spending 51 years on the throne. Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Rabiu Sulaiman Bichi, who made the announcement at Kano Government House... Read More
What: Darima’s Dilemma Movie Premiere. Where: Civic Centre VI Lagos. When: June 08 2014. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Email: photoeditor@ynaija.com
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