Favour Afolabi: The missing budget saga, Ita Enang- the accomplice and Buhari- the suspect

Within the Nigerian political space, you can always rely on a section in it to attempt to twist basic logic on its head on any subject matter once they come to realize that they have been found wanting on the subject matter based on their position on same – this Ita Enang matter presents another... Read More

January 15, 2016

Umari Ayim: Born Again (Episode 2)

The night was cold. High above the concerns and activities of humans, a thick fog spanned the horizon, and the bright silver lining of a full moon peeked through small wisps of clouds as if biding its time. In the East, a small wind lifted from the dry earth, slowly building momentum as it moved... Read More

Bonny camp, Born again, jazz song

January 14, 2016

Court orders arrest of ex-militant leader, Tompolo

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo, failed to show up for a court summon on Thursday morning. Tompolo was summoned to appear before the Federal High court to answer to answer a 40-count of alleged N13bn fraud levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Owing to his failure to appear... Read More

arrest, court, EFCC, Tompolo

January 11, 2016

Here’s your must-have book of 2016! – ‘Humour according to Nigerians’

There are books that will change your life. There are books that will comfort you when you need it the most. There are books that are guilty pleasures. And then there is ‘Humour According to Nigerians’. Never before in recent time has one single collection of words, pictures, stories and experiences been so packed full... Read More

‘Humour According to Nigerians’., Funny Africa

January 8, 2016

‘We challenge EFCC to prove that Metuh received N1.4bn from Dasuki’ – PDP

Several allegations have trailed the arrest of Peoples Democratic Party’s spokesperson, Olisa Metuh by the EFCC, some of which is that the top PDP politician received N1.4 billion and a monthly pay of N4 million from the former National Security Adviser. In response, the office of the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP has stated that there... Read More

anti-graft, corruption, EFCC, metuh

January 7, 2016

A tale of love and destruction (FICTION)

Riding on a wave like a surfer I dreamed I was drifting through space for I was Mars and felt isolated. I watched as it all went in orbit with the sun being our anchor point. Round and round like a clock with an infinite supply of power via batteries that need no replacing. The... Read More

January 5, 2016

YNaija Editorial: Can 2016 be the year of the Nigerian youth?

The start of a year always comes with a burst of energy, as with the beginning of almost everything else in my life. The old has passed away and all has become new. We expectantly set goals and make New Year resolutions, declaring our resolves to make that year the best year yet; we put... Read More

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January 5, 2016

‘How can an artiste not show up till 3 am?’ | Gambia fans lament over Davido’s ‘off-key’ concert

Davido held a concert in Gambia over the weekend and we reported that due to crowd exhaustion, a few persons were rushed backstage after fainting. Apparently that wasn’t the only thing that went wrong at the concert as Gambian fans took to Twitter to lament over Davido’s off-key performance and the poor sound quality of the... Read More

Davido, Gambia concert

January 4, 2016

Chrissy Teigen in a beachside story by Yu Tsai for Vogue Thailand’s January issue

Half Thai model, Chrissy Teigen, appears in Vogue Thailand’s January 2016 issue, for a beachside story captured by Yu…

January 3, 2016

‘We are very sorry’ | Olamide and Don Jazzy bury the hatchet

After the fiasco of the Headies awards and the subsequent Twitter rant, Mavin boss Don Jazzy and YBNL General, Olamide have called off all manner of beef. The pair, who exchanged words at the Headies over their artistes- Lil Kesh and Reekado Banks- posted on Instagram their apologies to fans and the organisers of the awards... Read More

apology, Don Jazzy, headies, Lil Kesh, Olamide, Reekado Banks

January 1, 2016

Etisalat opens 0809JA Experience Centres across Nigeria

Customers on Nigeria’s innovative and customer-friendly telecommunications network, Etisalat, have a cause to be excited as Etisalat opened six Experience Centres around the country in order to bring products and services closer to the people as well as to afford customers seamless interactive opportunities to resolve any issues they may want the company to attend... Read More

Abakaliki, Ado-Ekiti, Etisalat experience centres, katsina, lagos, Port Harcourt, Zaria

December 30, 2015

Funmi Iyanda hosts Lai Mohammed, Ibukun Awosika on January 1st show

Change-A-Life Nigeria Foundation will on Friday, January 1 kick off the New Year with its special annual talk show hosted by Funmi Iyanda on NTA with Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, and Chairman, Board of Directors, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Mrs Ibukun Awosika, as Special Guests. Through segmented spotlights on peculiar... Read More

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Funmi Iyanda, Mrs Ibukun Awosika

December 23, 2015

#YNaija2015Review: ‘Orubebe, Vic O, APC Senators’ | 7 moments in 2015 that made us cringe with shame

The year 2015 has been eventful! With the drama that followed the April presidential election, formation of the 8th senate, Drake and Meek Mill beef and a host of other memorable occurrences, here are some of the 10 moments that made us hide our heads in shame. Orubebe’s show of shame at INEC collation centre.... Read More

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Back to Back, Bauchi, beef, INEC, Jega, ladder, Orubebe, Sugabelly

December 21, 2015

Fuel Scarcity: Nigerians are paying for Jonathan’s sins – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said that the immediate past government of Goodluck Jonathan, oil marketers and vandals should be blamed for the recurring fuel scarcity that has plagued the nation for several weeks. The persistent fuel scarcity that has lasted for weeks according to the minister is the sins of... Read More

APC, fuel scarcity, Goodluck Jonathan, import, nnpc, oil marketers, PDP, Petroleum

December 19, 2015

RED TV, the future of entertainment is here (PHOTOS)

RED TV, the most complete entertainment platform to hit the internet, was launched on Friday, December 18, at the UBA House, in Marina, Lagos. The United Bank for Africa initiative is an online platform that will syndicate fresh and exciting African content. Although with an African focus- RED TV which showcases the best in entertainment,... Read More

December 18, 2015

Great news! The University of Liverpool is coming to you

Build your knowledge and network with an online degree programme that can help you advance your career in Management, IT, Health, Psychology, Law or Education. Study and graduate from one of the top 1% of universities worldwide, the University of Liverpool, without having to travel, leave home or interrupt your ongoing career. Ideal for professionals... Read More

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Distance learning, education, liverpool, online

December 17, 2015

Final year student wins Hyundai car at Etisalat Cliqfest (PHOTOS)

Etisalat’s Cliqfest hits University of Calabar in style and pomp. For two days, Cliqfest provided a beautiful blend of education and entertainment (edutainment) sponsored by Nigeria’s innovative and youth centric company, Etisalat for the University of Calabar campus. The fun-filled campus tour had a life inspiring seminar anchored by motivational speaker, Niyi Adesanya who dished... Read More

Cliqfest, etisalat, fun and games, Hyundai, University of Calabar, winners

December 17, 2015

Y! Scoop: D’banj reveals marriage plans… to wed ‘very soon’

Earlier this year, the Koko master revealed in several interviews that he was going to walk the down the aisle with somebody special. D’banj in an exclusive chat with YNaija, maintained that his marriage plans were still very much intact He said: ”I’m going to marry very soon and you will get to meet her” Dbanj... Read More

Adama Ndimi, Bonang Matheba, D'banj, marriage plans

December 17, 2015

Yasmin Belo-Osagie, Mo’Cheddah, Zina Anumudu, others make SME100 25 under 25 Enterprising Females‎ list

Eseoghene Odiete – Eseoghene Odiete, 25, named by YNaija as one of Africa’s 25 best entrepreneurs under 25 in 2015 and 40 under 40 Nigerian Entrepreneurs by Biz Watching. Ese is the founder and creative director of Hesey Designs, a fashion accessory outfit that produces one of the finest handcrafted Afrocentric fashion accessories. Right after... Read More

December 16, 2015

Join Dooney’s Kitchen, Afrolems, others at The Ultimate Christmas House Party

What comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘Christmas?’ Food? Drinks? Decorations? Clothes? Not far from the truth, matter of fact, this is all correct. However, what do you get when this is put together with the best of ideas – you get “The Ultimate Christmas House Party.” Yes, “Ultimate” because that’s what... Read More

December 14, 2015

Islamic council warn Buhari, Army over death of Shiite members

Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari and the Federal Government over the recent killings in Zaria, Kaduna state. About 20 people are reported to have been killed in the fight between the Shiite Islamic group and the Nigerian Army which started on December 12 and spanned for many... Read More

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human rights, islam, Military, Religion, violence, Zaria

December 14, 2015

#DasukiGate: Emir of Kano, Sanusi to be interrogated by EFCC

The spotlight has beamed on the Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, in the ongoing investigation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into Sambo Dasuki’s alleged diversion of the $2 billion arms funds. Sanusi, before his installation as the Emir was governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria before he was removed by former President Goodluck Jonathan. The EFCC is looking to... Read More

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arms deal, DasukiGate, EFCC, kano, monarchy, scam, weapons

December 13, 2015

The final and biggest Twitter Premier League of the year is not to be missed

The most anticipated TPL Event of 2015 is billed to hold at Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island on Saturday the 19th of December. Kick off Time is 10 am prompt with a rendition of the national anthem in concert with a military parade in honour of the Thank A Soldier online campaign. The bragging and social... Read More

December 13, 2015

Dasuki paid me N345m to ‘consult on difficult issues’ – OBJ’s former campaign manager

Iyorchia Ayu, who was Director-General of ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo’s 1999 presidential campaign has confirmed that he received money from Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.. As the investigation into the alleged $2 billion arms deal scam widens, several names have been thrown into the mix as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission attempts to follow... Read More

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$2 billion, Arms scandal, campaign, corruption, DasukiGate, EFCC, Obasanjo, weapons deal

December 12, 2015

One newspaper denies receiving N10m from ThisDay boss, another says it got N9m

Publisher of ThisDay newspaper, Nduka Obaigbena, had in a letter to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, confirmed receipt of N670,000,000 from the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Obaigbena’s letter was in response to an invitation by the EFCC, as part of its investigation into the $2.1 billion arms deal scam. In the letter, he gave a breakdown of... Read More

arms gate, Arms scandal, corruption, dasuki, legal, press, statements, ThisDay

December 12, 2015

Court freezes Kanu Nwankwo’s asset over unpaid debt

A Federal High court sitting in Lagos has given a directive for all accounts belonging to former Super Eagles skipper Nwankwo Kanu and his company, the Hardley Apartments in a bid to recover a debt of N924,788,754.56. Ayoola Gam-Ikon, Director of Hardley Apartments is to be affected by the court order also. Asset Management Corporation... Read More

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AMCON, Business, football, legal, Sport, super eagles

December 11, 2015

‘Yes, I received money from Dasuki’ | ThisDay boss writes EFCC

Nduka Obaigbena, the chairman & editor-in-chief of THISDAY Newspapers, has confirmed reports that he received money from the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. However, he explains that the funds he received were compensation for the twin Boko Haram bombings of ThisDay office in Abuja and Kaduna on April 26, 2012. Nduka revealed this in a letter... Read More

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arms, ArmsGate, dasuki, Media, News, scandal

December 10, 2015

Dokpesi investigated over another N8.7bn received from Jonathan’s government

The Federal Government informed a High Court, sitting in Abuja on Thursday that Raymond Dokpesi, former Chairman of Daar Communications, is being investigated over the sum of N8.7 billion he collected from the last administration. Dokpesi is believed to have received the money from the federal government on 27, January 2012 for the broadcast right of Nigeria’s hosting... Read More

December 10, 2015

Humanistic Management Network hosts Knowledge Café today

The Nigerian chapter of the Humanistic Management Network is part of an international, interdisciplinary, and independent network that promotes the development of an economic system with respect for human dignity and well-being. It defends human dignity in face of its vulnerability. The Nigerian chapter is based primarily at the Christopher Kolade Centre for Research in... Read More

December 9, 2015

Saraki gives marching orders to Senators at inauguration of TSA hearing (Full Text)

A keynote address by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the inauguration of the public hearing on the ‘abuse and mismanagement of Treasury Single Account Regime’, by the Senate Joint Committee on Finance, Banking, Insurance and other financial institutions and public accounts. The commitment and resolve of the 8th Senate of the Federal Republic of... Read More

Favour Afolabi: The missing budget saga, Ita Enang- the accomplice and Buhari- the suspect

Umari Ayim: Born Again (Episode 2)

Court orders arrest of ex-militant leader, Tompolo

Here’s your must-have book of 2016! – ‘Humour according to Nigerians’

‘We challenge EFCC to prove that Metuh received N1.4bn from Dasuki’ – PDP

A tale of love and destruction (FICTION)

YNaija Editorial: Can 2016 be the year of the Nigerian youth?

‘How can an artiste not show up till 3 am?’ | Gambia fans lament over Davido’s ‘off-key’ concert

Chrissy Teigen in a beachside story by Yu Tsai for Vogue Thailand’s January issue

‘We are very sorry’ | Olamide and Don Jazzy bury the hatchet

Etisalat opens 0809JA Experience Centres across Nigeria

Funmi Iyanda hosts Lai Mohammed, Ibukun Awosika on January 1st show

#YNaija2015Review: ‘Orubebe, Vic O, APC Senators’ | 7 moments in 2015 that made us cringe with shame

Fuel Scarcity: Nigerians are paying for Jonathan’s sins – Lai Mohammed

RED TV, the future of entertainment is here (PHOTOS)

Great news! The University of Liverpool is coming to you

Final year student wins Hyundai car at Etisalat Cliqfest (PHOTOS)

Y! Scoop: D’banj reveals marriage plans… to wed ‘very soon’

Yasmin Belo-Osagie, Mo’Cheddah, Zina Anumudu, others make SME100 25 under 25 Enterprising Females‎ list

Join Dooney’s Kitchen, Afrolems, others at The Ultimate Christmas House Party

Islamic council warn Buhari, Army over death of Shiite members

#DasukiGate: Emir of Kano, Sanusi to be interrogated by EFCC

The final and biggest Twitter Premier League of the year is not to be missed

Dasuki paid me N345m to ‘consult on difficult issues’ – OBJ’s former campaign manager

One newspaper denies receiving N10m from ThisDay boss, another says it got N9m

Court freezes Kanu Nwankwo’s asset over unpaid debt

‘Yes, I received money from Dasuki’ | ThisDay boss writes EFCC

Dokpesi investigated over another N8.7bn received from Jonathan’s government

Humanistic Management Network hosts Knowledge Café today

Saraki gives marching orders to Senators at inauguration of TSA hearing (Full Text)

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