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“He was only joking”… Pat Utomi defends Oba of Lagos (TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Pat Utomi has become the first person to publicly defend the Oba of Lagos over his threats against the Igbo ethnic groups. The Nigerian professor of political economy, came on Twitter to say that the monarch was simply making a joke. See tweets below: The arena of politics slippery slope. The remarks... Read More

‘Purge the army of politicians in army uniforms’ – Buhari gets a marching order from…

by James Sambo An ardent critic of President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, has warned President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to purge from the Nigerian Armed Forces, all forms of political elements. According to Mohammed, doing this will enable democracy to blossom in the country. Mohammed, who was a lawmaker representing Kano in the Second Republic,... Read More

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They came to preach, but left dead bodies behind – Boko Haram’s latest attack on Borno

by Panshak Ibrhahim 24 people have been killed and several left injured after insurgents of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram attacked Kwajafa village in Borno. According to a security source, the marauding militants beseiged the village on Sunday evening under the guise of coming to preach to the villagers. “The insurgents who rode to the... Read More

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Hilarious! Top 11 memes from Oba Akiolu’s threat to Igbos in Lagos

by Chinwe Okafor Things escalated quickly when a purported accusation was proven right about the Oba of Lagos threatening that should any [body] not vote APC ticket bearer, Ambode Akinwunmi, he or she would end up in the ‘Lagoon’. Trust Nigerians to come up with the appropriate memes for the situation. See the top 11... Read More

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‘Oba Rilwan Akiolu thinks he’s still in the Police force’ and 6 other things we learnt today

by Damilola Jagun King of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, may have just shot himself in the foot, Akinwunmi Ambode in the head, as far as Lagos is concerned. Well, on Saturday, we’ll know better. From the audio recording, the monarch can be heard threatening the Igbos gathered at his presence. Here are 7 things we learnt from... Read More

Listen to the Eze Ndi Igbo succumb to the threat of Oba of Lagos

by Kolapo Olapoju Just imagine Akinwunmi Ambode on the beach right now chilling and sipping something fresh and cold – you failed? Yeah, so did we…. The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu may have, in an attempt to help, terribly dampened his chances of emerging Lagos governor. This new audio is the response of the... Read More

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Another Angu: This ‘tweep’ is wondering if Oba Akiolu has been throwing people into the Lagoon before

by Kolapo Olapoju A fellow on Twitter, Tayo Gbemle is asking a very important question as to whether the Oba of Lagos has been throwing people into the Lagoon before now? The harmless question was directed at Demola Rewaju… but he also shuddered with fear. My fear —–> “@gbemle: @demolarewaju What Assurance Do We Have... Read More

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EXCLUSIVE: This is the Oba Akiolu audio everyone has been waiting for [LISTEN]

by Isi Esene YNaija has exclusively obtained an audio recording of the conversation between Oba Rilwan Akiolu and Igbo leaders over their tendency to vote against the election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode. According to Akiolu, “On Saturday, if anyone of you vote against the Ambode that I picked, that is... Read More

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Car wash attendant gets student killed over relationship with girlfriend

by Chinwe Okafor A 26-year-old man, Wisdom Okafor, has been killed after a scuffle with a car wash attendant, Monday Ekwekuba, in the Ojokoro area of Lagos State. Apparently, 38-year-old Ekwekuba attacked the victim with a stick before chasing him into the path of a speeding vehicle after he saw him (Wisdom) in his girlfriend’s... Read More

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#ToWhomItMayConcern: This is how the ‘Lagoon’ issue came up in Oba Akiolu’s statement (READ)

‎by Isi Esene After much ruckus about a statement purportedly made by the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, threatening Igbos resident in Lagos over their tendency to vote against the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode, the palace has made clarifications. In a statement released this afternoon, palace spokesman, Chief Lateef Aderibigbe Ajose,... Read More

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Just In: Oba of Lagos responds to allegations of threat against Igbos (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has responded to widespread reports that he threatened Igbos in Lagos to vote for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Akinwunmi Ambode, or face dire consequences. A statement released signed by Chief Lateef Aderibigbe Ajose, Opeluwa of Lagos, was released this afternoon by the... Read More

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Kenya names law graduate as gunman in massacre of 147 students

by Chinwe Okafor Following the unfortunate event that left over 147 students killed in Kenya, authorities have named one of the gunmen as ethnic Somali-Kenyan national and law graduate. The Interior ministry spokesman Mwenda Njoka said high-flying Abdirahim Abdullahi was “a university of Nairobi law graduate and described by a person who knows him well as... Read More

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The search continues – so where, when and to whom did Oba Akiolu say these things? (TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Earlier today, it was reported that the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, held a meeting with some Igbo residents, whom he threatened to make life miserable for, should they vote against the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Akinwunmi Ambode, in Saturday’s governorship election of the state. The story which was sourced... Read More

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Boko Haram murdered 50 (or more) in gruesome attack in Borno

by Anike Jacobs Last night, about 50 youths were killed and their corpses set on fire by suspected Boko Haram members in Kwajaffa village in Hawul LGA of Borno state. Journalist Ahmad Salkida shared the information on Twitter hours ago.

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This is how Boko Haram killed 7 people in Chad

by Chinwe Okafor Seven civilians were killed in an attack in Chad on Monday and Boko Haram rebels have been blamed for it. According to reports, the Islamic terrorists sect ambushed people on their way to a market in Tchoukou Telia near Lake Chad on Friday, Dimouya Souapebe, the deputy prefect of Baga Sola told... Read More

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INEC says Card Readers will be used for governorship election

by Kolapo Olapoju Anyone worried about the non-usage of Card Readers in the governorship election, can now take a chill pill. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that Card Readers will be used for the governorship elections of Saturday, April 11. INEC says that that it has reviewed the operation of the Card... Read More

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I am not a miracle worker, don’t expect miracles – Buhari

by Anike Jacobs Despite his claims of turning around the Nigerian economy for good when he assumes power n the 29th of May, President elect, Muhmmadu Buhari, has asked Nigerians not to expect him to perform miracles. While speaking on the war against Boko Haram in a recent interview with BBC, Buhari, said the triumph... Read More

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Remember the honest airport cleaner? She was rewarded in church yesterday (See Photos)

by Chinwe Okafor The airport cleaner, Josephine Agwu, who returned the lost monet she found in a toilet, has been honoured by her church. Agwu was on Sunday rewarded by Bishop Mike Okonkwo, head pastor of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM). See photos below:

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Nigerians are very religious… but they love marijuana as well – Study reveals

by Chinwe Okafor There you have it Nigerians- as religious as you are, you also appreciate a good ‘ol blunt from time to time. A new study by Pew Research puts Nigeria as number 2 on the list of countries that believe that religion is very important. Nigeria comes second to Pakistan in this category.... Read More

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Blame Oba of Lagos when Ambode loses || Twitter boils over statements credited to Oba Akiolu

by Anike Jacobs Yesterday, the Oba of Lagos reportedly summoned Eze-Ndigbo in the state to his palace, and warned them to either vote for the All Progressive Congress’ Candidate Ambode or face his wrath. The one cut too deep statement – that’s if he actually made it – has now caused a virtual riot on Twitter... Read More

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This is the Nigerian whiz-kid who got accepted into 8 Ivy League universities (PHOTOS)

by Chinwe Okafor Now, this is the real whiz-kid (pun intended) of Nigeria. His name is Harold Ekeh and he’s gotten accepted into 8 Ivy League universities and he’s only 17. But he just may have a soft spot for Yale, going by what he told CNNMoney, “I am leaning toward Yale. I competed at... Read More

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Vote for Ambode or face my wrath | According to ThisDay, this is what Oba Akiolu told Igbos yesterday

by Anike Jacobs While trying to appeal to Igbos resident in Lagos who met with him in his palace yesterday to vote for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the paramount ruler of the state Oba Rilwan Akiolu may have made some scandalous statements. According to ThisDay reports, the... Read More

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Don’t be afraid, there’ll be no more police harassment – Amaechi tells Rivers people

by Azubuike Azikiwe Rotimi Amaechi, governor of Rivers state has assured the people of his state that moving forward, police harassment and molestation has become a thing of the past. The governor said people can come out and vote in Saturday’s governorship election without fear of being intimidated by the police. He made the statement... Read More

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I told GEJ he would lose and he replied saying… – T.B Joshua opens up

by Anike Jacobs Here we go again. Prophet T.B Joshua has revealed he told president Goodluck Jonathan he would lose the 2015 presidential elections. In a message to his congregation, televised live via his Christian network Emmanuel TV Today, he said: “I want to use this moment to congratulate Nigerians in our midst here… “This... Read More

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Buhari is surrounded by ‘Ali Baba and 40 thieves’ – Pastor Bakare

by Kolapo Olapoju In the All Progressives Congress’ camp, who is ‘Ali Baba’ and who are the ‘40 thieves’?… Pastor Tunde Bakare has left us pondering with questions. According to the General Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, not all the persons responsible for the victory of the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, should be brought... Read More

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Emir of Kano, Sanusi knows exactly why GEJ lost to GMB

by Panshak Ibrahim Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, appears to have the answers as to why President Goodluck Jonathan was defeated by Muhammadu Buhari, in his re-election bid. According to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeriam the President simply lost because of the economic conditions and level of poverty across the... Read More

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After being caged for 16 years, Pres. Jonathan is happy to be free at last

by Kolapo Olapoju Following his defeat at the presidential election, President Goodluck Jonathan has finally broken his silence. According to the president, the last 16 years has been a bondage for him. Jonathan says it’s as if he’s been in a cage in all the time he’s been in public service. He made the utterance on... Read More

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Forget GEJ, OBJ also had no shoes at some point

by Anike Jacobs According to @SeeMeSeeNigeria – a Twitter handle that dishes out Nigerian facts and facts about Nigerian leaders and Nigerians breaking boundaries from time to time – the former Nigerian president had no shoes as at the time he met his first wife. Apparently, it’s not only President Goodluck Jonathan who had no... Read More

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Why Pres. Jonathan believes he’s the luckiest Nigerian alive

by Anike Jacobs While receiving guests who paid him Easter homage at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, hours ago, President Goodluck Jonathan looked back at his years of service from being the deputy governor of his home state, Bayelsa, to when he became the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The President said he had... Read More

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Double tragedy: Man kills brother in a scuffle, mother dies after hearing news

by Chinwe Okafor A 38-year-old man, Christian Nwokike, was murdered allegedly by his younger brother during a scuffle over the ownership of a family building. This is what happened. There were three brothers from the same mother but two were against the eldest allegedly in support of their mother, Mrs Nwokike. According to reports, the eldest... Read More

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