“Bayern Munich are favourites to win the Bundesliga next season,” says Dortmund coach

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp, says the club is done with transfers this summer, and will make no further signings. Marco Reus, Julian Schieber, Leonardo Bittencourt and Oliver Kirch have already arrived at the German champions and Klopp is satisfied with the acquisitions. “Have we got any other signings planned? No, as... Read More

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July 29, 2012

“Enough is enough” – Nigeria Union of Teachers threatens strike

by Adeniyi Abdul The Nigeria Union of Teachers has warned that it will embark on an indefinite strike if the new Teachers Enhanced Salary Structure (TESS) is not implemented. The president of the body, Comrade Michael Olukoya stated that the impending industrial action was as a result of the failure of the government to fully... Read More

nigeria, strike, Teachers, World Citizen

July 29, 2012

The sins of the son: “Resign now,” ACN tells PDP chairman

by Stanley Azuakola What we read somewhere in the good book was that “the sins of the fathers would be visited on the children…” Apparently, the Action Congress of Nigeria takes objection to that saying. To them, it should be the reverse, especially when the ‘father’ is the face of their archrival, the People’s Democratic... Read More

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July 29, 2012

Gorilla accidentally kills himself while playing with climbing rope in zoo

by Adeniyi Abdul Tragedy struck at a Prague Zoo when a gorilla accidentally committed suicide this morning. 5-year-old Tatu had been playing with a climbing rope in the gorilla wing when he ended up hanging himself by mistake. Zookeepers believe Tatu unbraided one of the dozens of ropes the gorillas use in their pavilion for climbing... Read More

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July 29, 2012

“We’ll have to give it a try” – Deputy Senate president speaks on creation of new states

by Adeniyi Abdul Deputy Senate president, Ike Ekweremadu has given some insight on how new states can be created in the country. The Senate had last month received 56 requests for creation of new states and Ekweremadu who is, in addition to being the deputy president of the Senate, chairman of the upper chamber’s Constitutional... Read More

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July 29, 2012

Why I want a sugar mummy (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I want someone older than me that actually has some experience and will give me inspiration and ideas, not the one to distract me from my own thinking. I want a sugar mommy (not the Patience Ozokwor-type, the older-than-me-by-maximum of 10 years-MILF-types). Not for the immoral reasons that come to your mind; a perfectly logical,... Read More

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July 29, 2012

The Holy Spirit told me to wait for the SSS – Tunde Bakare

by Isi Esene Pastor Tunde Bakare, the founder of the Latter Rain Assembly and the convener of the Save Nigeria Group (SNG) has shed some light on his experience at the State Security Service (SSS) office where he was invited last week for questioning. He released a statement on the Save Nigeria Group official Facebook... Read More

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July 29, 2012

Tragic: Man shoots his two children, then commits suicide

by Adeniyi Abdul What could drive a man to shoot his 7-year-old child? We might never know, but sadly occurrences like this one keep making us wonder. A 41-year-old man from Massachusetts in the USA has shot his two children, killing the 7-year-old girl before committing suicide. His 9-year-old son is said to be in... Read More

Daryl Benway, Murder, suicide

July 29, 2012

Photos: The Blackberry/YNaija #Hashtag event in pictures

by Isi Esene The Blackberry/YNaija #Hashtag event at the Oriental Hotel in Lekki lived up to its billing with the attendance of celebrities and fans of arguably the most widely used smartphone device in the country, Blackberry. The event which was compered by Andre Blaze and Isio Wanogho had in attendance Nigeria’s music sensation, Ice... Read More

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July 29, 2012

Resign, for your own good – ACN advices PDP chairman

by Adeniyi Abdul The Action Congress of Nigeria has once again fired words in the direction of the PDP but this time they’re not so vicious. Not obviously, anyway. Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party Alhaji Bamanga Tukur has been advised by the ACN to resign immediately, to avoid embarrassment in the public eye. Tukur’s... Read More

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July 29, 2012

Thirteen people confirmed dead in Benin-Ore accident

by Isi Esene Thirteen people have been confirmed dead in an accident, today, involving an IVECO Truck and a commuter bus on the Benin–Ore part of the Lagos-Benin expressway. One passenger involved in the accident was said to be critically injured and receiving treatment at Shiloh Hospital at Ugbogui which is not far from the... Read More

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July 29, 2012

JTF attacked by Boko Haram, also nabs 25 suspects

by Stanley Azuakola Some optimists who had hoped that radical Islamic sect, Boko Haram, would call a ceasefire in observance of the holy month of Ramadan had their hearts broken when the sect struck in Maiduguri last week. Their victims were two Indian nationals and an Islamic cleric. As if that wasn’t enough, a Joint... Read More

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July 29, 2012

11-year-old in Kano survives his mother’s attempt to cut him in two

by Hauwa Gambo You’d think you’d heard the worst of the world’s evils until this story of an 11-year-old boy in Kano whose stomach was ripped open with a sharp knife by his mother last week. (His biological mother!) The boy was admitted in hospital (rushed in with exposed intestines) last week after Joy Akule,... Read More

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July 29, 2012

Report: Parents sell their children for N4,000 in Makurdi

by Hauwa Gambo The Quick Response Group Team of the Nigerian Army in Lokoja has arrested a human trafficking suspect, Sunday Agbo from Benue State, revealing to journalists that trade in children from Makurdi is now an industry. According to the commandant of Army Record, Major General Alphonso Chukwu, investigations reveal that Agbo has been... Read More

children, makurdi, parents

July 29, 2012

“My husband pays me for sex”, wife tells court

by Isi Esene There was drama at the Agege Customary Court when Rachel Raheem, a 28-year-old woman accused her husband, Aliu Raheem, of always beating her and fond of stripping her naked in public. Rachel, who resides at 84, Egbabo Street, Agege, said her husband cheats on her with other women and beats her up... Read More

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July 29, 2012

Remember notorious robber Shina Rambo? He is (supposedly) now a pastor, and he hosts a crusade in August – See details

by Hauwa Gambo In the 90s when robbers and 419ers were superstars in Nigeria and you heard everyday of the exploits of Eze Ego and Fred Ajudua, one name stood tall – Shina Rambo. He was a famous armed robber all over the South-West, seemingly immune to arrest or punishment, even as he killed and... Read More

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July 29, 2012

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Nigeria has never been great at sports (YNaija Frontpage)

I’ve noticed a trend in the last couple of months since the run up to London 2012 began with Nigerians. The constant talk is of how Nigeria has lost its glory at the Olympics. We all remember where we were when Nigeria won the gold medal for football against Argentina at the Centennial Olympics in... Read More

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July 29, 2012

SNAPSHOT: #TeamNigeria resplendent at the Olympics

by Hauwa Gambo No matter how angry you get about the dysfunction in Nigeria, surely to see the beautiful simplicity of our green-white-green stirs something in you, no, yes? Gold bless Nigeria.

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July 29, 2012

Former Bauchi Gov’s ADC shot dead after prayers

by Isi Esene Inspector Abdullahi Shehu Itas, the aide-de-camp to the former deputy governor of Bauchi State in the Adamu Mu’azu administration was shot dead in the Zango area of the state on Friday. According to the Vanguard Newspapers, the former ADC was shot by unidentified gunmen in-front of his house after observing his Tarawih... Read More

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July 29, 2012

Even the Bishops are angry: “Nigeria is not for PDP alone!”

by Hauwa Gambo “Our politicians should know that this country belongs to all of us and not for PDP alone,” Anglican Bishop of the Kubwa Diocese, Rt. Rev. Duke Akamisoko charged in Abuja on Friday. “We are all stakeholders in this country. Some of us are more Nigerians than them.” He was speaking during the... Read More

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July 29, 2012

‘I am a life saver, not a killer’: Reverend accused in Oshiomhole aide’s death fights back

by Isi Esene Investigations into the murder of Olaitan Oyerinde, an aide to Governor Adams Oshiomhole, who was killed in the weeks leading to the Edo State governorship election appear to be yielding fruits with one of the four arrested suspects identifying Rev. David Ugolor as their sponsor. Ugolor is a Benin-based activist and the... Read More

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July 29, 2012

Jonathan impeachment: How far can the Reps really go?

by Adewale Kupoluyi Again, the House may never be taken seriously, going by the way previous impeachment threats have gone, culminating into the widely-held opinion that the legislators could soft-pedal once they are ‘settled.’ In other words, they threaten the Executive whenever they are ‘broke.’ How far can the members of the House of Representatives... Read More

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July 29, 2012

“Irresponsible”, “Unacceptable”, “Frightening”: Jonathan’s kinsmen accuse PDP of wanting to remove him

by Hauwa Gambo Touch not the anointed son of Ijaw Land. It’s a message Dr. Sam Jaja, deputy national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), obviously hadn’t heard before his reported statements indicating that House of Representatives members are justified in seeking to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan. According to him, while briefing journalists on... Read More

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July 29, 2012

“Don’t fight a prophet, don’t fight God” – TB Joshua warns newspaper

by Hauwa Gambo The man in the Synagogue has had enough of being made a punch-line, it appears. In an email sent by his team to journalists yesterday, the founder of the Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN), Prophet TB Joshua denied a report by Leadership in which he regretted not foreseeing the death of... Read More

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July 28, 2012

Muhammad Ali makes it to London 2012: Why he’s the greatest athlete of all-time

by Dr. Boyce Watkins He knew that his real power was not in his arms and legs, but understood the awesome ability of a great athlete to elevate his people and change the world. That’s what true greatness is all about. It was over 50 years ago that the great Muhammad Ali held up his... Read More

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July 28, 2012

Candidates emerge in Ondo governorship election

by Isi Esene The October 20 gubernatorial contest in Ondo State is gradually taking shape as the three major contending parties have chosen their election flag-bearers. The major political parties in the state namely; The Labour Party (LP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) had Governor Olusegun Mimiko, Chief... Read More

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July 28, 2012

WATCH: “A Pioneer of Gold” tells the story of the first black man to win an Olympic Gold medal

by Seyi Lawal “Before you can win, before you can compete, you first have to be included,” says the voice of the narrator in the opening scenes of the following video. The video is a special look at the journey of John Baxter Taylor, the first African American to win a Gold Medal in the... Read More

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July 28, 2012

Spectacular Britian: Photos from the London Olympics opening ceremony

by Seyi Lawal The long awaited London Olympics was declared open yesterday by Queen Elizabeth. Billions of spectators watched the ceremony worldwide and the organizers wasted no time in showcasing what the the city of London has to offer. The opening ceremony was a celebration of royalty, history, culture, tradition, colours, art, pride, honour and... Read More

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July 28, 2012

Former Chelsea forward, Andriy Shevchenko goes forward into politics

by Isi Esene Former Chelsea stiker, Andriy Shevchenko has announced that he’ll be dropping the round-leather game for the game of politics. According to the AFP, he has chosen to join a pro-business party called the Ukranian Forward! The party’s major promoter is Nataliya Korolevska, who broke away from the opposition party of jailed ex-prime... Read More

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“Bayern Munich are favourites to win the Bundesliga next season,” says Dortmund coach

“Enough is enough” – Nigeria Union of Teachers threatens strike

The sins of the son: “Resign now,” ACN tells PDP chairman

Gorilla accidentally kills himself while playing with climbing rope in zoo

“We’ll have to give it a try” – Deputy Senate president speaks on creation of new states

Why I want a sugar mummy (30 Days, 30 Voices)

The Holy Spirit told me to wait for the SSS – Tunde Bakare

Tragic: Man shoots his two children, then commits suicide

Photos: The Blackberry/YNaija #Hashtag event in pictures

Resign, for your own good – ACN advices PDP chairman

Thirteen people confirmed dead in Benin-Ore accident

“I’ve always been suspicious of Nigerians with full English names” – Check out the top 10 tweets on David Mark’s social media statement

JTF attacked by Boko Haram, also nabs 25 suspects

11-year-old in Kano survives his mother’s attempt to cut him in two

Report: Parents sell their children for N4,000 in Makurdi

“My husband pays me for sex”, wife tells court

Remember notorious robber Shina Rambo? He is (supposedly) now a pastor, and he hosts a crusade in August – See details

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Nigeria has never been great at sports (YNaija Frontpage)

SNAPSHOT: #TeamNigeria resplendent at the Olympics

Former Bauchi Gov’s ADC shot dead after prayers

Even the Bishops are angry: “Nigeria is not for PDP alone!”

‘I am a life saver, not a killer’: Reverend accused in Oshiomhole aide’s death fights back

Jonathan impeachment: How far can the Reps really go?

“Irresponsible”, “Unacceptable”, “Frightening”: Jonathan’s kinsmen accuse PDP of wanting to remove him

“Don’t fight a prophet, don’t fight God” – TB Joshua warns newspaper

Muhammad Ali makes it to London 2012: Why he’s the greatest athlete of all-time

Candidates emerge in Ondo governorship election

WATCH: “A Pioneer of Gold” tells the story of the first black man to win an Olympic Gold medal

Spectacular Britian: Photos from the London Olympics opening ceremony

Former Chelsea forward, Andriy Shevchenko goes forward into politics

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