October 28, 2016

The Voice Nigeria winner A’rese recovers SUV stolen by criminals

A’rese Emokpae, winner of The Voice Nigeria has recovered her Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) stolen by some criminals on Friday. Writing on her Instagram page, ankemokpae, she said, “So my car was just stolen by people posing as gov’t officials. They towed it while refusing to identify themselves or tell us where they’re going. If you see it,... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Mimiko plotting to defect to APC

Governor of Ondo Olusegun Mimiko’s visit may be in line with his plan of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), according to Leadership. Mimiko paid a visit to President Buhari on Friday to discuss the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting he expressed his reservations on the decision of... Read More

APC, INEC, jimoh ibrahim, Olusegun Mimiko, Ondo, Ondo governorship election, PDP

October 28, 2016

Opinion: Why you should not visit South Africa

by Ernest Danjuma Enebi Over the last few years, the South African government through its tourism arm — South Africa Tourism has rolled out an aggressive celebrity driven campaign to lure Nigerian and West African millenials to visit South Africa. The #NigeriaMeetsSouthAfrica social media campaign; which documents sponsored expeditions to South Africa featuring a cast of Nigerian... Read More

nigeria, south africa, tourism, Xenophobia

October 28, 2016

ADVAN to host its annual awards for marketing excellence in Lagos

The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN), an umbrella body that represents the collective interest of advertisers in Nigeria Is set to host its annual awards for marketing excellence on 29th October 2016 at the Shell Hall Muson Center, Onikan Lagos. The guest speaker for this year’s award is the C.E.O of Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Segun... Read More

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October 28, 2016

On the runway with Re: Day 2 at the Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week

Designer, Re showcased a funky collection of daytime wear with stripes, prints and polka dots. From jumpsuits to shorts …

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October 28, 2016

Buhari sought my support through Osinbajo but I declined – Femi Kuti

Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti has said President Muhammadu Buhari sought his support during campaign for the elections but he turned him down. In a series of Twitter posts, he suggested Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s visit to his home in 2015 was to ask for his support. Femi Kuti made this disclosure when a Twitter user... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Buhari succumbs to pressure, consults APC governors for nominations

President Muhammadu Buhari has finally succumbed after complaints from governors under the under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress that they are left out making nominations for political offices, TheCable reports. The governors had met with President Muhammadu Buhari to air their complaints which they were reportedly asked to put in writing. Governor Imo... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Ondo election: Buhari in secret meeting with Mimiko

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in a meeting with Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko at the Presidential Villa. The meeting can be traced to the political crisis in the state which led to a protest on Friday. The Independent National Electoral Commission had declared Jimoh Ibrahim candidate of the PDP for the November 26 governorship... Read More

INEC, Olusegun Mimiko, Ondo election, PDP, President Muhammadu Buhari

October 28, 2016

5 things to expect once the toll roads are reintroduced

Since the Senate has decided to punish us for the deplorable state of Federal roads across the nation by billing us for the repairs, maintenance and even construction of new ones via tolls, let us start preparing for the ripple effects of this ‘Reintroduction of Toll Gates on our Federal Highways’. Here 5 things that... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Ondo election: Jegede approaches Appeal Court

The candidate of the Ahmed Makarfi PDP faction in the forthcoming Ondo governorship election, Eyitayo Jegede said he has approached the Appeal court, while urging his supporters to remain calm. Jegede in a statement by his spokesperson, Fasua Kayode on Friday said he will recover his mandate. The EFCC had recognized Jimoh Ibrahim as candidate... Read More

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October 28, 2016

The Sexuality Blog: Let’s explain why what happened this week was bigotry

by Chi Ibe First, let’s take you through dictionary definitions: According to Merriam-Webster, simple and full definitions: 1. Full Definition of bigot: a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially : one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with... Read More

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October 28, 2016

BLOOD MONEY VI: Diamond in the rough

Last month, YNaija.com launched its Monthly Citizenship Dispatches, which explores in detail, the lives and realities of Nigerian citizens across the country. This month, the dispatches come from the Niger Delta, where our reporters have spent weeks digging deep into a part of the country oft reported about and sadly still mis-understood. These are the... Read More

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October 28, 2016

$2.2bn fraud: Jonathan should be arrested for his statement – Lagos APC

The All Progressives Congress Lagos State Chapter has said anti-graft agencies should arrest former President Goodluck Jonathan for his statement about ex-NSA Sambo Dasuki not stealing $2.2bn. In a statement by its publicity secretary, Joe Igbokwe on Thursday, the party said the statement proved he knew about the shady deals during his administration. “To claim that... Read More

Goodluck Jonathan, Lagos APC, Sambo Dasuki

October 28, 2016

Opinion: President Buhari is right. His wife belongs to the kitchen, living room and “the other room

by Chilee Agunanna The fallout of the latest gaffe of Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari (or PMB as it is usually shortened on Social Media) where he remarked while standing beside the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, that his wife belonged to the “kitchen, living room and other room”, has been widespread as well as diverse. While... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Protest in Ondo over removal of Jegede as PDP candidate (PHOTOS)

Some aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State are currently protesting the confirmation of Jimoh Ibrahim as candidate of the party in the forthcoming election. INEC had recognized Jimoh Ibrahim who belongs to the Ali Modu Sheriff faction yesterday. See Photos:

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October 28, 2016

PROFILE: #CalamityKemi | Is Kemi Adeosun the worst finance minister since 1999?

by Wilfred Okiche Sarah Paulson, the American character actress, got a well overdue career boost when she played real life person Marcia Clark in the 2016 FX anthology series, American Crime Story: The People v. OJ Simpson. Paulson won an Emmy for her spot on and sympathetic portrayal of prosecutor Marcia Clark, who was vilified... Read More

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October 28, 2016

BLOOD MONEY V: The Tompolo Foundation

Last month, YNaija.com launched its Monthly Citizenship Dispatches, which explores in detail, the lives and realities of Nigerian citizens across the country. This month, the dispatches come from the Niger Delta, where our reporters have spent weeks digging deep into a part of the country oft reported about and sadly still mis-understood. These are the... Read More

blood money, citizenship, Niger Delta, Nyesom Wike, sticky, Tompolo, Tompolo foundation, YNaija Citizenship Series

October 28, 2016

Ifeoluwa Adedeji: The vocabulary of a development worldview [NEW VOICES]

by Ifeoluwa Adedeji Rarely is the term “third world” used in popular media and texts today. It is possible that that market is not completely wiped out, but it has reduced significantly in scale and frequency. “Third world peoples.” “Third world problems.” “Third world women.” “The (under)development of the third world.” Anyone not familiar with political... Read More

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October 28, 2016

I will choose you. Again and again…

I needed a phone. And as every other time I had bought a phone; I brooded, browsed and asked every human I knew for their opinion. This time, I even carried out a twitter poll to find out which phone was the hottest in the market, most especially because the last time I bought a... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Opinion: You told me so | You warned me about Buhari

by Andrew Obuoforibo They warned me about Buhari. Now that’s all they want to talk about. My fellow Nigerians, before the 2015 election I campaigned for Muhammadu Buhari online. Offline, I worked to get him elected. I apologize to you all. I knew the concerns raised about him. His performance as Military Head of State raised... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid wins Best African Act at MOBO Awards, RIP Vine | More stories

Here are some of the stories that made news yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept and are still buzzing this morning. Wizkid is Best African Act at the 2016 MOBO Awards Coming less than a week after his big win at the MAMAs, Wizkid has again shown that he’s the only one to... Read More

3thrones concert, Davido, entertainment, Kaffy, mobo, twitter., vine, wizkid

October 28, 2016

Those I helped have always stabbed me in the back – Kaffy replies dancers

Nigerian dancer, Kaffy has reacted to allegations made by another dancer, Michael Omani that she treats her proteges badly and does not pay them well. The allegations came after Kaffy blasted Davido for asking dancers to leave the stage after he had previously agreed to perform with them at the 3 Thrones concert. Omani had... Read More

October 28, 2016

The Media Blog: Our new fav show? The Real Househelps of Kawangware!

How many minutes until we say something like: why don’t we see such ingenuity when we choose to ‘copy’ foreign formats in this market? The Real Househelps of Kawangware takes an American reality TV trope and gives it an authentic Kenyan narrative. Where Americans have The Real Housewives of Somewhere or the Other. The producers... Read More

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October 28, 2016

I will continue supporting my husband to ensure he succeeds – Aisha Buhari

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari has said she would continue supporting her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure the success of his administration. Mrs. Buhari said this at when she paid a visit to Benisheik, one of the liberated towns of Borno State, to flag off the distribution of relief items to displaced rural women.... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Day 2: All the pre-show fashion at the Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week

It’s the second day of Lagos’ most-talked-about fashion event this year and fashion lovers and consumers arr…

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October 28, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. EFCC secures court order to detain ex-FCT minister The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday secured a court order to allow it detain ex-FCT minister, Bala Mohammed pending the conclusion of investigations into corruption allegations. 2. Ensure no harm befalls Tinubu, Falae, Fayose... Read More

October 28, 2016

Mass failure: Oyo students set classrooms on fire, damage billboards

Students of Issle-Oyo community high school on Thursday set some classrooms ablaze over mass failure, Punch reports. It was gathered that the students arrived the school chanting solidarity songs, before setting fire on some classrooms. It was also learnt that it took the efforts of Oyo State Fire Service to put out the fire. Some... Read More

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October 28, 2016

The Sexuality Blog: This week, Nigeria’s civil society took a bold stand – and it should impress you

We assume, if you’re the kind of person who reads YNaija.com, you know that this week, Idrs Okuneye, who you would know as Bobrisky, served up a storm, without necessarily doing anything. He was invited to speak about Unusual Engagement on New Media – a subject on which he, with his 150,000 daily views on... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Nigeria lost $9bn to insurgency in North-East – Presidential committee

The Presidential Committee on North-East initiative, on Thursday said $9bn has been lost to insurgency in Adamawa, Yobe and Borno States. This was disclosed by the Vice-Chairman of the committee, Tijani Tumsah while briefing journalists on the outcome of its meeting. Tijani also said President Muhammadu Buhari will soon reveal a framework aimed at rebuilding... Read More

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October 28, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari’s anti-corruption war in order – Ribadu | Court stops INEC from removing Jegede’s name | A’Ibom demands N142bn refund from FG

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Ensure no harm befalls Tinubu, Falae, Fayose tells Ooni – YNaija Pres. Buhari to meet Niger Delta stakeholders on Tuesday – YNaija Pressure from Senate forces PSC to suspend police recruitment – YNaija FG to launch $10bn infrastructural investment in N’Delta – YNaija EFCC secures court order... Read More

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