September 12, 2016

Enugu police arrests 6 notorious armed bandits

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested six bandits that have been terrorising residents of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of the State. Spokesperson for the Command Ebere Amaraizu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday that its men recovered locally made guns and two short axes from the bandits. He added that other... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Lagos Police arrests 65 for corruption, abuse of power

The Lagos state Police Command has arrested no fewer than 65 policemen for various offences in the last one month. According to the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Owoseni, the arrests were made in different parts of the state by the ‘Anti-Extortionist Squad’ in the command. Owoseni said the squad took the action in... Read More

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September 12, 2016

#30Days30Voices: ‘People are dying… We can’t stand it again’ | Man complains bitterly about the economy

The economy of Nigeria is at its worst for the first time in decades. Inflation rate is through the roof while unemployment is at an all-time high. But it is easy to look at all this and forget that there are people who are feeling the pain of the economic downturn much more than our... Read More

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September 12, 2016

We inherited no savings, no security from PDP’s 16 years – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says that his administration inherited a country in comatose from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said PDP’s sixteen years in power gave Nigeria no power, no security, and no savings. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by the special assistant to the President on Media and Publicity Mallam... Read More

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September 12, 2016

How NNPC, Tinubu, Adenuga, Otedola, Ubah, others owe Nigerian govt N86bn

The federal government is being owed at least N86.4 billion as at July 21, 2016 by marketers of petroleum products, according to Premium Times. The major culprits are members of the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) and the NNPC Retail (mega filling stations). The debts owed by the marketers are for products allocated to the... Read More

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September 12, 2016

The Sultan of Sokoto has this to say about armed herdsmen…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, says the herdsmen causing trouble with farmers across the country are not Nigerians but are foreign terrorists. The monarch said this in his Eid el-Kabir message. “The Nigerian herdsmen are very peace-loving and law-abiding,” he said. “The so-called Fulani herdsmen moving with guns, causing violence, fighting with... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Salma Phillips Covers’s BM|PRO September Issue

Salma Phillips is the new cover gal for BM|Pro’s newest issue. Salma Phillips is a writer, talk show host, present…

September 12, 2016

Paralympics: Lauritta Onye wins gold in Shot Put event

Nigeria has clinched another gold medal at the ongoing Rio Paralympics games in Brazil. Team Nigeria got its latest medal in the women’s Shot Put event, through Lauritta Onye. Onye’s first throw of 7.83m, saw her break her world record of 7.72m, her second throw was 7.54m while her third throw hit the 7.55m mark.... Read More

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September 12, 2016

TIFF 2016: Omoni Oboli takes Toronto

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is in its 5th day and some of the eight selected Nollywood movies have already been screened to thunderous applause at the shows. Omoni Oboli whose movie, Okafor’s Law would be premiering tonight at the festival cannot hide her excitement and we can see that through all her photos... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Fashion Fix: Mercy Ajisafe & Tokyo James Give Styling Tips on How to Rock Double Denim Right

At one time or the other, we have either rocked the double denim look, or have seen others who have. And yeah, it can ei…

September 12, 2016

‘It’s a lot of hardwork!’ – Hush star, Baaj Adebule talks about popular TV series on Y!Talk

On this episode of Y! Talk, show host, Adenike Adebayo, chatted with actor and star of popular television series, Hush, Baaj Adebule. Adebule talked about his experiences on the set of Hush, his career in Nollywood’s competitive space and the fact that he prefers movies to television. He also spoke extensively about his forthcoming television... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Trump boasted about his building being tallest after 9/11 (LISTEN)

Republican Candidate in the forthcoming U.S. Presidential election, Donald Trump decided to make a national tragedy all about himself after the 9/11 tragedy- when the World Trade Centre was attacked by terrorists and torn to the ground. Trump’s 40 Wall Street, his 71-story building was positioned blocks away from the towers. When asked about his fear... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Meet the 10 governors of Ekiti State

Governor Ayo Fayose as usual dropped another statement and this time it is one of those ‘Did-You-Know’ types. According to him, Ekiti State has had 10 governors since it’s creation 20 years ago owing to “dirty politics”. Hard to tell if his reason is correct but he was right about the State having more than... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Adebola Williams, Olayinka Edmond, Obi Ejimofo, others to feature at SME100 Nigeria small business workshop

Are you a business owner trying to expand your network? Are you interested in developing the perfect strategy to help you acquire new customers? If your answer is yes, then the “Marketing and Business Development for Small Businesses Workshop” is for you. The Marketing and Business Development for Small Businesses Workshop, organized by SME100 Nigeria... Read More

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September 12, 2016

It is our intention to right the wrongs of the past – Fani-Kayode

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has said he dreams of a new Nigeria where the North will be separated from the South. In a speech made available to pressmen, Fani Kayode said he was always pained whenever there are news of southern Christians killed in North. He also said, “If Nigeria were ever to break... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Emir Sanusi is talking and talking but is he making any sense?

When the Emir of Kano, Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi shared an Instagram post with a caption: “Truth is coming, and it cannot be stopped”, not many could have guessed what he had coming. In a series of posts, the former CBN governor and foremost economist has been sharing some truths about how a failing economy like... Read More

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September 12, 2016

What recession? Emir Sanusi Lamido gets a royal toy for Sallah (PHOTO)

While Nigerians are complaining about recession and its effect on them, the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has just gotten himself one of the most stylish and expensive cars in the world. Sanusi, over the weekend, shared a picture of his newly acquired Rolls Royce Phantom, the least of which starts at $250,000. The... Read More

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September 12, 2016

#ChangeBeginsWithMe: Here’s how this young man kicked-off the campaign

Though he did not say say so and in fact the letter was written before Information Minister, Lai Mohammed announced the #ChangeBeginsWithMe campaign, Abolarin Akin Jephthah’s action screams everything the Presidency wants us to do. Abolarin withdrew voluntarily from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State and wrote a letter dated 5th August, 2016 to the... Read More

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Eid Mubarak

September 12, 2016

Eid Mubarak: 10 hilarious memes from the web

Today is Sallah and a lot of people around the world have chosen the most hilarious ways to wish everyone Eid Mubarak. Here are our top picks: https://www.instagram.com/p/BKQMAEZBJ1c/?tagged=eid Whoever's celebrating Eid Today in whole world. Eid Mubarak to them 😊 Enjoy the day 😂👇 pic.twitter.com/3cYLQWwC2M — Nadeem Ram Ali 🇮🇳 ॐاللّٰهੴ†☸ (@NadeemRamAli) September 12, 2016... Read More

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September 12, 2016

YNaija Editorial: Before the MMM pyramid comes crashing down

On August 30th, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued this statement about a fake online investment scheme called MMM. The statement said: The attention of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria (“SEC”) has been drawn to the activities of an online investment scheme tagged ‘MMM Federal Republic of Nigeria (nigeria.mmm.net). The platform has embarked on... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Is the U.S. Election over? 4 times Hillary Clinton’s health has been an issue

The next U.S. election will probably be just as pivotal Americans as the 2008 elections. While Obama’s win was monumental for America’s racial history, next year’s election will be just as monumental. If Trump wins, then Americans would have proved themselves not to be as embracing of all (irrespective of race, religion or descent) as they’d... Read More

September 12, 2016

YNaija Special: ‘I regret not meeting her’ | Bimbo Akintola talks playing late Dr. Stella Adadevoh in 93 Days (LISTEN)

June 30 to October 20, 2014 will forever go down as one of the alarming 93 Days Nigeria has ever faced. For once, the country was united by a strange common interest – the fight against the much-dreaded Ebola virus disease (EVD), simply known as Ebola brought into the country by Liberian diplomat Patrick Sawyerr. However thanks... Read More

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September 12, 2016

WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM VIII: “We are now winning the war”

by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram. But we have largely only heard a single story. Sending a reporter across 7 cities, we tell a more complete story – personal tales of... Read More

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September 12, 2016

#Impact365: This NGO run by a 25-year-old is making so much difference

Charity With Ayaoba is a non-governmental organization started by a 25-year-old to help fight against child-hawking and educate young children. The NGO rose up to the task when it gathered a group of volunteers to teach children in Oyo state during the closure of schools in the state. In this interview with YNaija’s #Impact365, Esther Ayaoba, the... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Wizkid, Toke Makinwa and other celeb photos that give us life this holiday

It’s the holiday season and some of our favourite Nigerian celebrities are out and about serving major fashion and fun goals as they celebrate their holidays. We are totally feeling these 5 that we’ve carefully selected, so let them give you life as they have given us. You might get the much-needed inspiration on where... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Troops neutralizes female suicide bomber in Borno (VIEWER DISCRETION)

The Nigerian Army has said it has killed a female suicide bomber who was carrying an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Kara Cattle market axis, Dikwa Local Government Area, Borno State. In a statement on Monday by Army Spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman, the incident which happened on Sunday led to minor injuries on two soldiers and a Civilian... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Olajumoke has been dumped just like I predicted – Charles Novia

Nollywood director, Charles Novia has said bread seller turned model, Olajumoke Orisaguna has been dumped after being used by some persons for their selfish interest, just as he predicted. Novia on his Facebook page wrote that Olajumoke had suddenly disappear from the media after a brief moment of fame. He wrote, “we don’t hear anymore about... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup

September 12, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Kanye West’s GOOD Music dumps D’Banj? | Genevieve Nnaji, Kunle Afolayan talk Nollywood at TIFF

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Kunle Afolayan and Genevive Nnaji speak at TIFF The two Nollywood heavyweights spoke at the Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) City to City: Lagos programme. They highlighted the story behind the quick... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Stomach infrastructure: Fayose supervises distribution of Sallah rams

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose on Sunday supervised the distribution of Sallah rams to some Muslim leaders in Ekiti State. While speaking at the Ekiti State Government House, Fayose urged Muslims to pray for the unity and peace of the country. He said, “We should live above board, we should live in line with what we preach,... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Armed robbers attack students’ hostel in Lagos

A three-man armed robbery gang on Sunday stormed a student hostel, Dean’s Court on Moore road in the Yaba area of Lagos State. According to report, the robbers who had traced a student who just returned from Malaysia, identified as Cynthia had come in a red Toyota Sienna. The robbers then used the opportunity to... Read More

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