As Boko Haram denies AIT phonecall, FG to release names of sponsors – but what’s the point?

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Federal Government is reportedly set to release a list containing the names of sponsors of the Boko Haram sect. An official is quoted as saying “some top politicians are financially backing backing up the Islamic sect so as to de-stabilize the present administration.” The report is also said to confirm claims... Read More

boko haram, GEJ, nigeria

May 5, 2012

Rashidi Yekini Tribute: Long live our goal king

One of the iconic images of the 1994 World Cup in the USA, is that of a player remaining in the net for a few seconds after scoring his team’s opening goal, shaking the net and talking to himself. It seemed like he had done more than just finish off a swift, flowing move... Read More

dead, football, funeral, goal, Ibadan, Rashidi Yekini, RIP, scorer Nigeria, Video

May 5, 2012

The YNaija Job Hub: “Total E&P Nigeria Limited recruiting in 9 Positions” plus 17 more

Get a Job in Nigeria: Here, every other day, you’ll find the latest jobs in Nigeria. Please Note: To apply for any of the jobs below, click on the job of your choice, do not reply! Total E&P Nigeria Limited recruiting in 9 Positions GE Energy Massive Recruitment – Graduate Positions Webber Network Recruits for... Read More

Jobs, The YNaija Job Hub

May 5, 2012

Temie Giwa: Harnessing the power of the sun to ‘Light up Nigeria’ (YNaija FrontPage)

A recent report by Mckinsey and Company states that the cost of solar residential system is as low as $1 per watt peak; compared to the $100 per watt peak recorded in 1975. The 30-year struggle to light up Nigeria is well-known. Although we have seen increased generation, a distribution network clogged by incompetency, and... Read More

electrcity, light up Nigeria, PHCN, solar energy

May 5, 2012

‘Seun Salami: Flesh and blood on Aminu-suya’s knife

He pushed through the people and then began to empty the content of the keg all over Aminu. People began to step back and then he pushed Aminu towards his suya spot. The fire met him on his way there. Aminu-suya’s suya is the best. Not that I have been eating suya from different places... Read More

Seun Salami, YNaija 30 Days

May 5, 2012

Man beats pregnant woman, assaults two police women

by Seyi Lawal Tunde Adebayo, a 25-year-old sewing machine repair man has pleaded guilty to assaulting two police women who attempted to arrest him for allegedly beating a pregnant woman. According to agency reports, Adebayo admitted before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos that he pushed down and slapped Cpl. Pauline Gabriel and Cpl. Ekpe Michael, while they were... Read More

crime, Domestic violence

May 5, 2012

Emmanuel Osanedum: 17 reasons I’ll never leave Lagos (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Emmanuel Osanedum 1. The way the woman at O’jez open-air ‘restaurant’ calls me “My darling” when she’s taking my order of nkwobi. 2. The drive on the 3rd mainland Bridge on Sunday mornings, when there’s no traffic and you’re also not afraid there’ll be any traffic. 3. Sitting down in front of my ‘verandah’... Read More

lagos, Lastma, ojez

May 5, 2012

Confusion in FG? After AGF calls for caution, Okonjo-Iweala wants #fuelsubsidyreport indictees punished

by Lekan Olanrewaju Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has spoken on Nigeria’s debt, stating that the country is “doing very well” with its N6trillion debt profile. She however warned that the domestic debt would have to be monitored closely. Speaking at the ministerial press briefing marking President Jonathan’s one year in office... Read More

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