Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: Feeding Fat off Customers’ Money

by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu In 2004, the National Electric Power Authority (now Power Holding Company of Nigeria) lost over N400 million to a first generation bank in the form of excess charges and interest penalties. A year earlier, the Lagos State Government was reported to have suffered a similar fate when a bank short paid it... Read More

banks, CBN. nigeria, money

July 17, 2012

N10,000 only: Rape victim allegedly paid off to withdraw case

by Isi Esene How much is your dignity worth? That was the question Blessing (surname withheld) answered yesterday at a Port Harcourt Senior Magistrate Court when she decided to accept N10, 000 instead of proceeding with the case before the court. Blessing, who is a service girl at a local restaurant, was allegedly raped by... Read More

rape, Rivers State, victim

July 17, 2012

Opinion: The new Scramble for Africa

by Bukar Usman The Scramble for Africa has been a continuous project since the era of the slave trade, although the phrase is usually used to refer to the 19th century partition of Africa among the great European powers. That partitioning of the continent, supervised by... Read More

africa, bukar usman, resources, the west

July 17, 2012

Leave them alone: Immigrations boss denies that foreigners are involved with Boko Haram

by Adeniyi Abdul Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service Mrs. Rose Uzoma has quashed about rumours of Boko Haram members being citizens of other countries. Speaking yesterday at a hearing of the House of Representatives joint Committee on Petroleum Upstream and Navy, investigating the “unprecedented upsurge” in crude oil theft yesterday, she stated that... Read More

boko haram, Chad, Immigrations, nigeria

July 17, 2012

Rennes yet to receive any bid for Arsenal target M’Vila

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Frederic de Saint-Sernin, the president of Rennes, has confirmed that the club hasn’t received any concrete offer for France midfielder Yann M’Vila. The 22-year-old has been linked strongly with a move to Arsenal all summer, amidst interest from Inter Milan and Barcelona. However, the French club has told M’Vila that he can... Read More

arsenal, barcelona, bayern munich, France, rennes, yann m'vila

July 17, 2012

4 ways social media could transform conflict in Africa

by Gabrielle Ramaiah and Jason Warner Whether social media ultimately will prove itself to be a tool of greater pacification or belligerence in Africa and throughout the developing world is yet to be seen; that it will remain a powerful lever capable of conveying advantages to whichever side in a conflict wields it most strategically... Read More

africa, blogs, boko haram, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Conflict, danger of a single story, diaspora, Ethopia, Kenya, social media, Sudan, Swahili, violence

July 17, 2012

SNAPSHOT: Wizkid back in the day

by Chi Ibe This was Wizkid in secondary school: And this is Wizkid now people! Yes, the ‘swag’ has changed, but the charming smile remains.

snapshot, throwback, wizkid

July 17, 2012

Beware of fake PIB in circulation – FG

by Isi Esene The federal government might as well hang a “Beware of fake Petroleum Industry Bill” on its doors as it recently distanced itself from the PIB reported to be currently in circulation. It described the bill as “fake, lacking in merit and authenticity”. This presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, released a statement to this... Read More

Oil, petroleum industry bill, PIB

July 17, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Violence reported in Jos… again

by Isi Esene According to Daily Times report, there were gunshots heard around Bukuru area of Jos, Plateau State. All commercial activities in the area have been put on hold with shop owners scampering for safety. Mr. Pam Ayuba, the spokesman for the governor of Plateau State said, “An Islamic school was the target of... Read More

boko haram, Bomb, explosion, jos, plateau state, School, terrorism

July 17, 2012

Get to work, woman: President Jonathan wants new Chief Justice to set up terrorism court

by Lekan Olanrewaju President Jonathan has asked the newly sworn in Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Aloma Mukhtar, to create special courts for terrorism and corruption related cases. The President made this request on Monday at the swearing-in ceremony of Mukhtar which took place at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This, according... Read More

Aloma Mulhtar, chief justice, Goodluck Jonathan, law, nigeria

July 17, 2012

“3 year jail term after psychiatric examination” – See the list of new penalties for traffic offenders in Lagos

by Adeniyi Abdul Motorists in Lagos State might be in for quite a tough time when the new bill to regulate traffic offences and road usage is signed into law by Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola. The bill was passed last Tuesday by the Lagos State House of Assembly and lists penalties such as jail terms... Read More

Fashola, House of Assembly, lagos state, law, traffic

July 17, 2012

Prophet T.B Joshua allegedly prophesies death on 2go and Facebook

by Isi Esene If what we are gathering about Prophet Temitope Joshua is true, then it appears witches have finally ‘signed-in’ on social media. The preacher who founded the Lagos-based Synagogue Church of All Nation (SCOAN) was yesterday reported to have prophesied ‘mass’ death of 2go mobile chat and Facebook users this week. 2go is... Read More

2go, chelsea, facebook, prophesy, TB Joshua, yaradua

July 17, 2012

#ThisShouldConcernYou: Training programme for young people in business with Bankole Williams and Lanre Olusola

Award Winning Author of Engaged to a Job I Hate, Bankole Williams, is organising a training programme for young business men and women in partnership with widely acclaimed Life Coach and Change Catalyst, Lanre Olusola. The event which is tagged IT – The Psychology for Business Success is an intensive coaching session with Bankole Williams... Read More

bankole williams, Business, Lanre Olusola, training

July 17, 2012

Tony Kan, Odia Ofeimun, Sunmi Smart-Cole and others converge at the Fidelity Bank Creative Writing Workshop – See photos

What: Fidelity Bank Creative Writing Workshop. Where: Ocean View Victoria Island, Lagos. When:13-07-12. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa.

Odia Ofeimun, Reginald Ihejiahi, Sunmi Smart-Cole, Toni Kan

July 17, 2012

The Biggest Prize: Here are the Nominees for The Future Awards 2012 – Young Person of the Year!

by Doyin Jaiyesinmi The Central Working Committee (CWC) for The Future Awards, which the World Bank has called “The Nobel Prize for Young Africans”, has again decided to unveil the long list for the biggest award, Young Person of the Year before the full list. As is the tradition, the nominees for Young Person of... Read More

Banky W, chinwe njoku, D'banj, idris akinbajo, Jason Njoku, Linda Ikeji, PSquare, The Future Awards, young person of the year award

July 17, 2012

Something New: STRINGZ- ‘Hangover’

by Seyi Lawal New single from growing singer, songwriter and entertainer STRINGZ titled ‘Hangover’. STRINGZ releases this record with production from Pheelz of Hitfactory Studios who expertly samples Lagbaja’s 2000 hit “Konko Below”. Click here to listen: Hangover [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/STRingz-Hangover.mp3|titles=STRingz- Hangover]

‘Hangover’, Something New:, STRINGZ

July 17, 2012

It gets worse: Trayvon Martin’s killer accused by cousin of molestation

by Isi Esene As if the murder case hanging on him isn’t enough, George Zimmerman, the man accused of shooting an unarmed teenager, Trayvon Martin, has again been accused by his female cousin of sexual molestation. She alleged that the molestation went for about 10 years beginning when she was 6. The name of the... Read More

George Zimmerman, molestation, Murder, Trayvon Martin, Witness

July 17, 2012

Study: See the list of foods that are making you dumb

by Adeniyi Abdul Our parents always warned us about too much sugar being bad but it’s unlikely even they knew just how harmful such foods could be. Researchers have found that foods high in fructose can lead to memory loss and slow learning. Researchers at UCLA have carried out a rat study in which they... Read More

brain, intelligence, life, research, study

July 17, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Hello Nigeria, how do you like your fuel, imported from Niger?

by Isi Esene The rumour going the rounds that Nigeria has started importing refined fuel from it northern neighbour, Niger, has been found to be true. This was confirmed by oil market traders and truck drivers who convey the fuel into the country. A fuel market trader in Katsina told AFP that they have imported... Read More

katsina, Niger, nigeria, Petroleum, refinery, subsidy

July 17, 2012

Chude Jideonwo: Social media and great accomplishments

Social Media helps us look beyond the narrow; it helps us do great things. by Chude Jideonwo My team stands at a truly privileged position: with YNaija, one of the nation’s most popular sites according to Alexa, we are at the centre of new media content; with Red Media, we have applied new media strategies... Read More

#ABSURape, #OccupyNigeria, EiE, enough is enough nigeria, facebook, NLI, social media, twitter., What about us

July 17, 2012

Blue, bold and beautiful: Wizkid & Tiwa Savage celebrate becoming Pepsi Ambassadors — See Photos

Tiwa What: Blue, bold and beautiful camaign Wizkid & Tiwa Savage become Pepsi Ambasadors Where: Liquid Bar Club, Victoria Island, Lagos. When: 13-07-12 Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa.

Dr Sid, Eku Edewor, Flossick, Olise Adebua

July 17, 2012

Esther Agbarakwe: Sustainable development – the future we want in Nigeria (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Last month I attended the recent United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where UN member nations, including Nigeria, made commitments to chart a new part way to achieving sustainable development. Sustainable development is about the future. As one of the wealthiest... Read More

Esther Agbarakwe, nigeria, sustainable development

July 17, 2012

N32b Pension scam: EFCC seize choice Abuja properties

by Isi Esene The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been granted an interim order from the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Justice Lawal H. Gumi, to take possession of all assets of the six people who allegedly defrauded the Police Pension Office of to the tune of N32.8 billion. The... Read More

Abuja, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, FCT, Pension, police, scam

July 17, 2012

Report: Major submarine cable cut causing Internet disruption

by Isi Esene Are you having telecoms network problems? Well, you might have to bear the disruption until the 24th of this month before you get some form of relief because there has been a reported incident 8km off the coast of Nigeria which is said to be the reason behind the disrupted telecommunications connection. According... Read More

Airtel, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Glo, Internet, ipNX, MTN, NITEL

July 17, 2012

The Brand Nigeria – Report and Photos from last week’s Rubbin’ Minds

by Isi Esene Rubbin’ Minds of Sunday, the 15th had “The Brand Nigeria” as its theme. It gave a teaser saying, “all efforts to brand Nigeria seemed to have failed, but what have we been doing wrong, and how can we get it right?” Cheta Nwanze, one of the discussants started by saying a brand... Read More

Abosede Alimi, brand, Cheta Nwanze, ferdinand adimefe, Gbemileke Oscar, gbenga sesan, Idiare Atimomo, rubbin minds, Sade Ladipo

July 17, 2012

Report: New information suggests cause of Miami face-eating attack

by Isi Esene All Ruth Charles wanted was to give her son a Christian burial in peace, but all the churches she could find turned her back. The only church which accepted later declined. In a country like Haiti where superstition is rife and voodoo is an accepted practice, no-one wanted to have anything to do... Read More

‘Zombie’, face eater, rudy eugene

July 16, 2012

#HotStuff: Tony Montana Remix – Naeto C feat. D’banj

by Isi Esene Naeto-C is out with the remix of “Tony Montana” featuring the international superstar, D’banj. We took a listen to it and it comes recommended. Enjoy! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY0S5M5YN80]

D Banj, Naeto C, Remix, Tony Montana

July 16, 2012

“In the best interest of our state” – Bayelsa defends appointment of Patience Jonathan as Permanent Secretary

by Adeniyi Abdul The Bayelsa State Government has defended it’s decision to appoint First Lady Patience Jonathan as permanent secretary. The announcement of the First Lady’s appointment was met with controversy and cynicism and as such the state government deemed it fit to clear the air and set any trouble makers straight. Senior special assistant... Read More

Bayelsa, Patience Jonathan, Permanent Secretary

Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: Feeding Fat off Customers’ Money

N10,000 only: Rape victim allegedly paid off to withdraw case

Opinion: The new Scramble for Africa

Leave them alone: Immigrations boss denies that foreigners are involved with Boko Haram

Rennes yet to receive any bid for Arsenal target M’Vila

4 ways social media could transform conflict in Africa

SNAPSHOT: Wizkid back in the day

Beware of fake PIB in circulation – FG

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Violence reported in Jos… again

Get to work, woman: President Jonathan wants new Chief Justice to set up terrorism court

“3 year jail term after psychiatric examination” – See the list of new penalties for traffic offenders in Lagos

Prophet T.B Joshua allegedly prophesies death on 2go and Facebook

#ThisShouldConcernYou: Training programme for young people in business with Bankole Williams and Lanre Olusola

Tony Kan, Odia Ofeimun, Sunmi Smart-Cole and others converge at the Fidelity Bank Creative Writing Workshop – See photos

The Biggest Prize: Here are the Nominees for The Future Awards 2012 – Young Person of the Year!

Something New: STRINGZ- ‘Hangover’

It gets worse: Trayvon Martin’s killer accused by cousin of molestation

Study: See the list of foods that are making you dumb

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Hello Nigeria, how do you like your fuel, imported from Niger?

Chude Jideonwo: Social media and great accomplishments

Blue, bold and beautiful: Wizkid & Tiwa Savage celebrate becoming Pepsi Ambassadors — See Photos

Tae presents ‘The Shades of Summer’ in Lagos – See Photos

Esther Agbarakwe: Sustainable development – the future we want in Nigeria (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Cut the privileged some slack… (YNaija FrontPage)

N32b Pension scam: EFCC seize choice Abuja properties

Report: Major submarine cable cut causing Internet disruption

The Brand Nigeria – Report and Photos from last week’s Rubbin’ Minds

Report: New information suggests cause of Miami face-eating attack

#HotStuff: Tony Montana Remix – Naeto C feat. D’banj

“In the best interest of our state” – Bayelsa defends appointment of Patience Jonathan as Permanent Secretary

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