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We have your receipts: But Majek Fashek, Timi Dakolo paid you nah (PHOTOS)

For about a year now, the Reggae musician and songwriter, Majek Fashek, has been on the offensive against fellow musician, Timi Dakolo, claiming that the latter is a ''thief" for…

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#LagosMarathon: Check out the top 15 photos from the Lagos City Marathon

The 2017 Lagos City Marathon has just ended and Kenyan athlete, Abraham Kiptum has emerged winner out of the over 80,000 runners who showed at the race. Abraham Kiptum's win…

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Ojukokoro: Crime Thriller Excites Somkele Idalama, Zainab Balogun, Tope Tedela (WATCH)

Ahead of its March 17 cinema run, Somkele Idalama, Zainab Balogun and Tope Tedela have been speaking about their roles on the highly riveting crime thriller, Ojukokoro. Ojukokoro (Greed) was…

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Maybe Trump’s executive orders have been a little exaggerated

“People want change.” “President Trump is delivering that change.” If we didn't know better, we'd credit those words to Josh Earnest, the Press secretary to the Obama-led White House but…

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BREAKING: Emir Sanusi, Osinbajo in closed door meeting

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi is currently in a closed door meeting with Acting President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa. The personal assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on…

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Ntertane App Launch At Cruise & Chillz All Star Party

The third edition of Qtaby Cruise & Chillz: Ntertane app Launch took place last weekend and as usual the event was filled with Media Personalities, Celebrities & Business Moguls. It…

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Facebook Rallies Partners To Unite For A Safer And Better Internet

Today is Safer Internet Day (SID) and Facebook has launched a series of initiatives to help make the Internet a safer and better place for people across Africa, especially children…

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FG cannot prosecute El-Zakzaky – Presidency

The Special Adviser to the President on Prosecution, Okoi Obono-Obla has said only the governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai can prosecute shiites leader, Ibrahim El Zakzaky. He said this during…

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The Media Blog: We are curious about Accelerate TV’s “The Shade Corner”

Accelerate TV is about to launch a new show. It's called "The Shade Corner" and, as the name suggests, we imagine it's going to involve a whole lot of shade…

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Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa: Blessed with the stress [NEW VOICES]

by Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa It’s February already! And I imagine our New Year goals and the attendant excitement have morphed into New year reality checks.  Each year, when current drone of daily…

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The Media Blog: Kemi Adetiba’s full TW Magazine shoot is even better than expected

We were already excited yesterday. But. Seriously. What a wow. Big kudos to Emmanuel Oyeleke for the photography, and Jane Michael Ekanem and Favour Olugu for some superb styling. Snatch.…

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Police arrest 17 suspects linked with southern Kaduna killings

The Nigeria police said it has arrested 17 suspects involved in the recent killings in Kafanchan, Kaduna state. Jimoh Moshood, police spokesman in the state made the disclosure on Thursday…

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Analysis: Will the 2face protests change anything?

by Mark Amaza As you are most likely aware, the afro-pop star and music legend, Tuface Idibia has called for massive protests against the Federal Government for 5th February against…

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Navy seizes N420bn worth of stolen crude oil, illegally-refined diesel

The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday said it has seized 1,078,104 metric tonnes of illegally-refined diesel in 2016. It said 810,725 metric tonnes of stolen crude were seized and 181 illegal refineries were destroyed…

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Where is Shan George?

by Roqeebah Olaoniye Not many people know this, but Shan George starred in a soap opera titled Winds of Destiny before she became widely popular for her role in the feature film,…

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Security operatives kill 8-year-old suicide bomber in Borno

Security operatives on Monday killed an 8-year-old female suicide who was trying to gain access to an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Banki town in Borno state, TheCable reports.…

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The Thread: Iraqi refugee, Brahim, literally saved my life, twice -US Soldier | #MuslimBan

Donald Trump's ban on refugees has got the US and other countries reeling. See below the retelling of a personal experience by a US soldier, @dyllyp. *tears*

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The Thread: Work is an act of worship

The Nigerian church and the Nigerian Christian cannot remain on the fringes of society, comfortable with preaching the word and quoting the bible if we want to make far-reaching progress in…

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The Thread: This is the effect of keeping Muslims out of America

Trump's ban on refugees has generated quite some controversy on Twitter. @Rex Huppke addresses this controversy. Do see below: So unfortunate.

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Northeast Nigeria 500 years behind South in Education – VC

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, Abubakar Njodi has said the North East is far behind Southern Nigeria in educational standards. Njodi said this on Friday when he received a…

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 28th of January

Read the full stories and analyses here now.

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Gov. Amosun visits Buhari in London

Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun on Friday visited President Muhammadu Buhari in London. Amosun was accompanied by Daisy Danjuma, a former senator, and one other individual. The visit may have been…

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Dr Joe Abah: Africa’s problem is planning, not implementation

by Dr. Joe Abah   Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure” [Confucius]   Everywhere you go in Africa, you are likely…

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The Thread: #TheYNaijaInterview with afro soul singer, Aramide

Afro soul singer Aramide Sarumohhas zero interest in politics, but will love to do a collaboration with one of her idols, Indie Arie. These are a few of the things we…

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The Dummies Guide to the difference between condoms and sanitary towels

You must have been hit by the "tissue", "condom" "pad" and just all round menstrual talk that has been flying around Twitter lately. It must have got you wondering: "why all…

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Senate warn Nigerians against posting violent pictures on Southern Kaduna crisis

The Senate on Tuesday warned Nigerians against distribution of pictures and videos capable of causing violence. This was after Senator Dino Melaye raised a point of order that photographs from…

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Today’s Noisemakers: LAUTECH, Donald Trump, Bisi Alimi and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…

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Tracker: Efe is the first Head of House, Gifty’s confusing accent + other highlights from #BBNaija

Today is the official day 1 at the Big Brother Naija House and the biggest highlight was the emergence of everybody's  (well, almost everybody) favourite contestant as the first Head…

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Dear Nigeria Police, has anybody reminded you what your job is lately?

Dear Nigeria Police, Remember when seven - maybe more - scoundrels thought they could get away with syphoning NGN 24 billion of the funds meant to ensure you all enjoy…

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Today’s Noisemakers: Women’s march, Presidential aides, GEJites vs Buharists and others

Women's March It goes without saying that Donald Trump's administration will be like nothing we have ever seen. On the day of his inauguration, people were protesting. The day after,…

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