by Demola Rewaju So while we eat the chicken and have fun, let’s spare a thought for the poor, those in prisons, in hospitals and those who can’t even smile at all this period. Let’s spare more than a thought in fact, let’s send a prayer to them and if we can, give gifts to... Read More
by Perry Brimah While the army at war stays up at night afraid that Boko Haram terrorists will sweep their camps, lacking in craft, APC’s, drones and modern technology to keep them ahead in the war, Nigeria’s leaders will fly high-speed and happy in latest jets and drive safe in their bullet proof jeeps. This... Read More
by Oke Efagene These photos were taken at a government-owned primary school in Mushin area of Lagos State. It is indeed an unpleasant surprise, to find such poor and dilapidated buildings in existence in civilized state like Lagos, despite the state government’s efforts in improving the quality of the educational sector. What is also unclear,... Read More
by Oke Efagene Because it’s Christmas, we will go all smarmy on you about our police. We cannot dismiss their bravery on certain occasions when some of them had lost their lives in the line of duty, trying to protect Nigerians everyday. We also acknowledge the fact that their is no perfect police anywhere in... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Look at that. The best graduating student of Crawford University, Igbesa in Ogun has shared his victory. Oluwatimilehin ‘Dipo Sotubo, 21, finished with an astounding 4.91 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), the highest in the school, and he tells of the trials that pushed him to succeed. He said : “I was... Read More
by Chi Ibe Just the kind of news you’d like to hear for Christmas. Owen and Emmett Ezell, in America’s Texas were born cojoined in July – from the chest to the belly button, with shared intestines and liver. But after successful surgery in August, the pair were able to spend their first Christmas in... Read More
by Oke Efagene It is no longer news that Nigeria President, Goodluck Jonathan, is a very religious person who does not joke with the things of God. Jonathan and his family like most Nigerians, attended Christmas day service at their local church to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ yesterday, December 25. The first family... Read More
by Oke Efagene Former army Major, Hamza Al-Mustapha, yesterday called for an open debate with former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, in connection with the latter’s open letter to President Goodluck Jonathan. Al-Mustapha, who was the former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the late military Head of State, Sani Abacha, spoke on Voice of America (VOA)... Read More
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by Oke Efagene The 2014 budget proposal before the National Assembly has stipulated that the Presidency and other ministries, as well as departments and agencies of government will spend N836.6 million for the fuelling of plants and generators in 2014. The alarming figure does not however, reflect the government’s promise that Nigerians will begin to... Read More
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by Chi Ibe And we have a winner – at least for the popular vote! The Y!/YNaija.com voting for Person of the Year 2013 began in November, and as announced, the overall winner will be unveiled to the public by the editors on 30 December. Before that, we have tallied the popular votes – and... Read More
by Oke Efagene Certain members of the Deeper Life Bible Church, were seen attending other churches yesterday, to partake in the Christmas celebration with other Christians. This may be as a result of the position taken by the General Superintendent of the church, Pastor William Kumuyi, on the celebration of Christmas. Kumuyi had caused a... Read More
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A Las Vegas taxi driver has been hailed for his honesty after ensuring that $300,000 in cash found left in his cab was returned to its rightful owner, the Las Vegas Sun reported on Tuesday. Gerardo Gamboa discovered the cash inside a bag that an unidentified passenger left behind in the taxi’s back seat early... Read More
by Lai Labode It is indeed most uncharitable to say President Jonathan’s administration has done nothing . I find some of the APC denials of the successes of this government incomprehensible especially when it is coming from some people who are supposed to be very learned , sophisticated and supposedly on a very high morally... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The recently concluded governorship elections in Anambra were controversial for a number of reasons. First the names of some duly registered voters were said to have been excluded, including that of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the state, Tony Nwoye. Also, the election was declared inconclusive and supplementary polls were... Read More
by Usman Rabiu When a predecessor acts like a jezebel by handing over an almost sinking ship to you as a captain, you assume the devil by sinking the ship completely. Our solution lies in simply rising above the strongholds of problems created by a predecessor as a leader, and justifying their lack of foresight... Read More
by Lekan Sote After denying some of the allegations, disclosing some positive actions he has taken, and spattered some of his own mud, he tells Obasanjo: “… You have done me grave injustice in your public letter in which you wrongfully accused me of deceit… dishonesty, incompetence, clannishness, divisiveness and insincerity.” For the moment, please... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A Nigerian doctor practicing in the United Kingdom has been found guilty of assault on a female patient. Abiodun Olumuyiwa Bale, 42, grabbed Sheena Cunningham to prevent her from leaving his office in tears. The incident is said to have occurred after Mrs. Cunningham disagreed with Dr. Bale over a diagnosis he... Read More
by Oke Efagene Governor of Rivers State and Chairman of the Nigerian Governor’s Forum, Chibuike Amaechi, has said that he was installed as governor by God and not man. According to him, he fasted and prayed for 306 days (10 months), before he became the governor. He also criticized the increasing level of insecurity in... Read More
by Dele Agekameh The case of Umar, who was arrested right inside a Governor’s Lodge in the company of a serving military officer, underscores the collaboration of some unscrupulous security agents with those who are determined to wreak havoc on the corporate existence of the country. On December 21, 1988, that is, a quarter of a century ago, a Pan Am Flight 103 with 243 passengers... Read More
by Oke Efagene The leader of the Roman Catholic church worldwide, Pope Francis, called for dialogue to end all conflicts and wars, as he celebrated his first Christmas as a Pope, yesterday. The Time Person of the Year, said everyone should strive to be personal peacemakers. He also prayed for a ‘favourable outcome’ to the... Read More
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by Tutu Akinlabi A female staff of a bank in Lagos has been accused of assaulting her husband after a domestic argument. Bimbo Ajetumobi Daniju is said to have attacked her husband and cut his penis with a knife. Mrs. Daniju is said to have perpetrated the act due to her husband’s inability to provide... Read More
A Chinese woman has spoken about giving birth to IVF twins and becoming the country’s oldest mother at 60. Sheng Hailin decided that she wanted to become a mother again after her daughter, 29, was killed by carbon monoxide poisoning in 2009. In a rare move for the country which enforces a one child policy,... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Following the death of the Deji of Akure, Adebiyi Adesida on November 30 after only 3 years on the throne, his predecessor Oluwadare Adepoju Adesina is said to have pleaded to the Governor of Ondo, Olusegun Mimiko to reinstate him. Adesina, who was deposed, is said to have written an 18-page letter... Read More
curated by Chi Ibe Your Daily Brief is here! You can’t stop this: US appeals court keeps gay marriages going A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that gay marriages can continue in Utah, denying a request from the state to halt same-sex weddings until the appeals process plays out. The 10th U.S.... Read More
by Tutu Akinlabi It’s Christmas day! Who better to play Santa Claus/Father Christmas than our very own music maestro, Don Jazzy. The star was fitted into this costume by a fan and the Don shared his thanks to the creator(s) and his Christmas wishes: “Have a Merry Xmas.
by Oke Efagene About 9 persons have been arrested in Imo State after an ambush by the state’s police command, for allegedly making money from adulterated palm wine. The arrest was announced yesterday, by the state commissioner of police, Muhammad Katsina. While parading the suspects before newsmen, Katsina said they were arrested after a tip-off... Read More
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by AFP A military offensive in northeast Nigeria that killed more than 50 Islamist rebels has destroyed four villages and left corpses scattered in bushes, with some civilians among the dead, witnesses said Tuesday. The defence ministry has said the operation was launched in response to an attack Friday by Boko Haram insurgents on... Read More
by Oke Efagene The driver and grandson of a 90-year-old woman, simply identified as Mrs Madueke, who was kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be ransom kidnappers, have been arrested. The duo were arrested by men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), in connection with the kidnap and are presently undergoing interrogations. There was however, jubilation... Read More
by Chi Ibe You know how we do. We got some of your favorite celebrities to send YNaija’s readers a special Christmas message – and here you go, unedited! To all my Fans; raanging from ceiling fan, table fan, standing fan wall fan, hand fan … I appreciate you all ! Thanx for celebrating me... Read More
“Go back to school!” – Stella Oduah isn’t taking it anymore, lashes out at journalist over N255m BMW
by Oke Efagene Embattled Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, reminded the public yesterday that the report of the House of Representatives, which investigated the N255 million cars’ scandal, neither recommended her for resignation nor requested that President Goodluck Jonathan sack her. [READ: Pres. Jonathan summons Stella Oduah for closed door meeting] She made the remark yesterday, during an... Read More