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

December 9, 2015

‘Newly discovered sexually transmitted disease is more common in black people’

A new sexually transmitted disease called mycoplasma genitalium has been confirmed to exist by scientists in the United Kingdom. The STD which was first discovered over 20 years ago, is a bacterial disease that causes painful urination among other things. The scientists, a team of 14 researchers arrived at their confirmation after carrying out a... Read More

Clinic, condoms, medicine, Science, stay safe, STD, united ingdom

December 9, 2015

Ara seeks to enlist 2,000 bone marrow volunteers in Lagos

Ara, a volunteer initiative to combat blood cancers and sickle cell anemia in Africa, in collaboration with the Bone Marrow Registry in (DKMS); is launching a program to recruit the first 2,000. The drive takes place on December 21 at the NBA Building, 1261 Adeola Hopwell, Victoria Island, Lagos. Here’s what to expect from the bone marrow... Read More

December 8, 2015

Etisalat Prize for Literature 2015: Here are the top Flash Fiction stories

After months of several interesting entry submissions and countless number of votes, Nigeria’s fastest growing telecommunications network, Etisalat has officially released successful entries that made the longlist for the 2015 edition of the Etisalat Prize for Literature Flash Fiction Category. Out of over a thousand entries that were received from the 9th November, 2015 and... Read More

December 8, 2015

World Bank to Buhari: ‘This is the best time to remove fuel subsidy’

President Muhammadu Buhari has been advised by the World Bank to act now if his government is seriously in removing fuel subsidy. The Buhari government had initially intimated Nigerians on its plan to remove fuel subsidy which led to an ongoing debate as well as vehement rejection from the National Labor Congress. The World Bank’s Lead Economist, John Litwack, said... Read More

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December 7, 2015

Ooni of Ife’s coronation ceremony begins (See Photos)

The coronation ceremony of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has commenced in Ile-ife, Osun state. The monarch is expected to be crowned as the 51st Ooni of Ife any moment from now. See below, a few photos from the event.

December 6, 2015

#KogiDecides: APC in clear lead as INEC begins collation of results

Collation of votes from the polling units in Kogi state governorship election is ongoing. INEC alongside party agents are meticulously counting the votes as the moment of reckoning approaches. See results collated thus far, from some local governments. Yagba West LGA– 375 Registered voters, 165 accredited voters. ADC 01 APA 02 APC 86 PDP 73... Read More

election, INEC, kogi polls. politics, results

December 5, 2015

In Kogi, APC chieftain goes door to door, begging voters to ‘come and vote’

As voting commenced in 91 local governments in Kogi state, registered voters have refused to come out and vote en masse. Low turn out of voters has been reported in Odo-Ape, Ayetoro-Kiri and Ayetoro-Gbede, and other areas of Kogi state. Speaking to News Agency of Nigeria, a trader, Kehinde Ishola said she would rather go about her normal... Read More

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December 3, 2015

#JustForLaughs: 10 hilarious tweets about Harmattan

Finally, the Harmattan season is upon us. Although it came late, it has come in full force and it’s got Nigerians talking on social media, especially Twitter. Here are 10 hilarious tweets. Somebody will now mistakenly splash water on you during harmattan! pic.twitter.com/XzJo42TQ91 — Abeni Mrs Money (@TheHabaneroChef) December 3, 2015 Harmattan =Season of Wash... Read More

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December 2, 2015

Chude Jideonwo, Mosun Layode talk social Innovation, leadership at Ideation Hub Africa’s Development Dialogue

Ideation Hub Africa recently hosted the Development Dialogue, her flagship conference for social entrepreneurs and development champions in Lagos, on Thursday 26th November 2015. The event, which held at Commerce House, Victoria Island, Lagos; attracted change makers, government stakeholders, NGO owners, and development leaders from diverse impact areas. In attendance were Dr. Ousman Dore, Nigerian... Read More

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December 1, 2015

TechCabal and Access Bank present AfricaBeta: Fixing online payments

TechCabal, Africa’s largest tech online publication, is announcing the second edition of AfricaBeta, in partnership with Access Bank. The event is scheduled to hold on the 12th of December, 2015 in Lagos, Nigeria. AfricaBeta is a conference that will explore the ideas and technologies that are shaping the future of the African continent. The aim... Read More

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December 1, 2015

‘This government will not give excuses’ – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the present administration will not make excuses, but would rather would deliver on all its promises. Mohammed said that in the next few days, the administration will start firing from all cylinders, starting with the unveiling of the 2016 budget. The Minister made the comments at a meeting with representatives... Read More

APC, excuses, lai mohammed, promises

November 30, 2015

10 amazing facts about basketball star, Kobe Bryant

As we reported earlier, Kobe Bryant has announced that he’s retiring from basketball, at the end of the current NBA season. In honour of the 37 year old basketball star who is set to join his LA Lakers team mate, Shaq O’Neal in retirement, YNaija has compiled 10 amazing facts about the star. Kobe Bean Bryant was born in Philadelphia,... Read More

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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)

‘Newly discovered sexually transmitted disease is more common in black people’

Ara seeks to enlist 2,000 bone marrow volunteers in Lagos

Etisalat Prize for Literature 2015: Here are the top Flash Fiction stories

World Bank to Buhari: ‘This is the best time to remove fuel subsidy’

#NoToSocialMediaBill: Protesters march to National Assembly (PHOTOS)

Ooni of Ife’s coronation ceremony begins (See Photos)

#KogiDecides: APC in clear lead as INEC begins collation of results

In Kogi, APC chieftain goes door to door, begging voters to ‘come and vote’

Read the original text of the infamous anti-social media bill

#JustForLaughs: 10 hilarious tweets about Harmattan

Chude Jideonwo, Mosun Layode talk social Innovation, leadership at Ideation Hub Africa’s Development Dialogue

TechCabal and Access Bank present AfricaBeta: Fixing online payments

‘This government will not give excuses’ – Lai Mohammed

10 amazing facts about basketball star, Kobe Bryant

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