GEJ, others begged us not to declare Niger Delta Republic – Militant group

Adaka Boro Avengers, a Niger Delta militant has said it cancelled its plan to declare a Niger Delta Republic after appeals from Ijaw leaders, including ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. In a statement issued by the spokesman of the group, Edmos Ayayeibo, the group reiterated its resolve to continue its activities until President Muhammadu Buhari showed a... Read More

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Whistle-blower or not: Here are 4 reasons why Jibrin is doing Nigerians a huge service

For the last two weeks, Nigerians have watched and heard several unsavory news -garnished with equally distasteful details- from the National Assembly. Former Chairman of the House of Representative committee on Appropriation, Abdulmummin Jibrin, made and continues to make several cringe worthy accusations against the Speaker of the House of Representative, Yakubu Dogara, Deputy Speaker,... Read More

Buhari, Dogara, Jibrin, NASS, Saraki

Creativity Lessons over Tea

Dare Art-Alade, Ifeoma Fafunwa, Shola Adekoya set to speak at Creativity Lessons over Tea

On Saturday 13th August 2016, at The Incubator , Victoria Island, Lagos, music artiste, Dare Art Alade, theatre creative director, Ifeoma Fafunwa and Shola Adekoya, CEO, Konga.com will share down to earth insights at the inaugural edition of Creativity Lessons over Tea. Darey will speak on what it takes to be better than the last... Read More

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Opinion: The ideology of the average Nigerian politician

by Chibueze Ebii I visited Europe recently, Berlin to be precise. It was a lovely city, organized, well planned. I have to tell you; I was impressed. Every evening, I would take a very long stroll along the street just to see the city and get a feeling of what Berlin is like – the city... Read More

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Amnesty programme: 3 ex-militants bag first class in UK universities

Three ex-militants who were sponsored to study in the UK, under the Niger Delta Amnesty programme have bagged First class honours. Two of them- Nicholas Goodness and Terubein Fawei who graduated from the University of Bedfordshire finished with first class honours in public relations, telecommunication and networking engineering respectively. Lucky Azibanagein also graduated with first... Read More

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Militancy: Airforce continues aerial attacks on Arepo, Ikorodu creeks

The Nigerian Military on Monday said aerial attacks by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets on Arepo and Ikorodu creeks will continue. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Fergusson Bobai stated this in a chat with journalists. He spoke to journalists at the headquarters, NAF Logistics Command, Ikeja, shortly after... Read More

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Bankole Oluwafemi

Bankole Oluwafemi, Kola Aina, Honey Ogundeyi… Look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for Technology

As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 5th year, we bring you the 10 most influential young Nigerians under 40 navigating the arcane and increasingly complex world of technology. Our list runs the gamut from media overlords, industry captains, and serial start up investors. They are young, tough and unafraid to take the plunge. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji One... Read More

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Pius Adesanmi: Goodluck Jonathan, Stella Oduah and the missing phone number

by Pius Adesanmi I just heard with one ear, via Sahara Reporters, that former President Goodluck Jonathan was shocked when his ex-Minister of Aviation, Senator Stella Oduah, met him and claimed she had lost his number. If President Jonathan continues with his charming, lively, and lovely naiveté, he just might charm his way back to the... Read More

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A'rese The Voice YNaija

5 takeaways from the incredible, unbelievable, unprecedented success of #TheVoiceNigeria

by Chi Ibe Yesterday, The Voice Nigeria finally came to an end – A’rese Emokpae announced the winner of the first edition. The show that became a virus sweeping through Nigeria, capturing audiences old and young, congregating conversations across Twitter and campus dining halls. It was like nothing Nigeria had seen since, perhaps, the first... Read More

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Opinion: The world should intervene in gender-based violence, human rights violation in Libya

by Olawale Rotimi Opeyemi Migrating from their home countries to another in search for a better “economic pasture” has been an intrinsic gesture in many African countries, due to huge infrastructural deficit, instability in government, slowing economy, increased youth unemployment and sometimes violence, many Africans are forced to leave their countries in search of a “greener... Read More

gender based, human rights, migrants, opinion, violence, world view

Syrian rebels shoot down Russian helicopter

Rebels have shot down a Russian helicopter in northern Syria, Russian military officials say. According to defence officials in the country, the Mi-8 transport aircraft had five people on board. Unconfirmed reports say at least four of them are now dead. The helicopter was returning from delivering humanitarian aid to the city of Aleppo, Russia’s Interfax... Read More

Aleppo, humanitarian aid, Mi-8 transport aircraft, Russian helicopter, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Syrian Rebels

Sheriff, Makarfi disagree over Anenih’s BoT membership

The Ali Modu Sheriff-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has said that former Minister of Works, Tony Anenih is no longer a member of Board of Trustees of the party. The faction said Anenih voluntarily resigned from the Board instead of responding to the query issued to him for alleged anti-party activities in 2015.... Read More

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Abubakar Mahmoud emerges NBA president

Mr. Abubakar Balarabe Mahmoud on Monday, emerged as the new president of the Nigerian Bar Association. In the keenly contested election Mahmoud polled 3055 votes to beat Joe-Kyari Gadzama who polled 2,384 votes. Announcing the results in the early hours of Monday, the chairman of the NBA Electoral Committee, Ken Mozia (Senior Advocate of Nigeria) said both... Read More

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Ugwuanyi to Buhari: ‘Redeem your campaign promises to Enugu people’

Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on Monday appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to redeem his promises during the campaign period. He said this while speaking at a town hall meeting organised by the Federal Ministry of Information in Enugu on Monday. Ugwuanyi said the appeal had become imperative following the epileptic power supply in the... Read More

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Don’t equate Islam with violence – Pope Francis

The Pontiff, Pope Francis has said that Islam can not be equated with violence and warned that European nations were pushing its young ones into the hands of extremists. “It’s not true and it’s not correct (to say) Islam is terrorism,” he told journalists on Sunday while aboard the papal plane. “I don’t think it is... Read More

islam, islamic state, Murdered Catholic Priest, Pope Francis, terrorism

FG extends deadline for N-Power application – Here’s why

The Federal Government on Monday extended the deadline for the N-Power online jobs and training applications till the end of August. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice-President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande. Akande said the need to pull in more potentially qualified candidates and spread... Read More

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3 members of dreaded ‘One Million Boys’ gang in police net

The police in Lagos has confirmed the arrest of three members of the dreaded One Million Boys gang which has been terrorising some areas of the state. In recent times, the gang has attacked several parts of the state – where they injure, rape and steal from residents. The suspects, 25-year-old Emeka Emwis, 24-year-old Eze... Read More

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5 takeaways from the curious case of Konga’s 184,000 customers

by Chi Ibe Last week’s release of Konga’s performance in the second quarter of 2016 by Kinnevik AB – investors in Konga – invited an outbreak of analysis, both about the results themselves, and what it means for the future of e-commerce in Nigeria. Kinnevik have a 34% stake in Konga, and have been investors... Read More

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Suspected militants blow up Shell trunk line in Delta

Early Monday morning, suspected militants attacked a major crude oil exports trunk line close to Odimodi community in Delta State belonging to Shell Petroleum Development Company. According to Vanguard,who confirmed the a resident of the community, Endoro New-world, said, “The incident occurred at 1a.m., with the intensity of the blast shaking apartments in the community amidst a... Read More

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Wizkid YNaija

Wizkid, Olamide, Omoni Oboli… The #YNaijaPowerList for Entertainment is here!

Every year, the annual #YNaijaPowerList scouts the length and breadth of the country to assemble the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are braving the odds to get things done. The entertainment scene this year has witnessed a power shift as a new generation appears primed to take over. Davido Davido has come a... Read More

#YNaijaPowerlIst, Featured, The News Blog

NAHCO office raided by EFCC, senior officials summoned

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has done a thorough search at the office of the National Aviation Handling Company at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. It was learnt that at about 5pm on Thursday, the operatives of the anti-graft agency arrived the complex and immediately restricted movement in and out of the... Read More

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

Here are the top five stories to monitor today 1. The constitution allows House of Rep to pad budget -Jibrin Former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmummin Jibrin, has revealed further details of the current budget padding controversy. 2. I have no plans to form a new party – Atiku Former Vice President Atiku... Read More

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INTERPOL, EFCC arrests 40-year-old Nigerian who heads $60m internet ring

A 40-year-old Nigerian who heads an international criminal network behind thousands of online frauds has been arrested in a joint operation by INTERPOL and the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) in Port Harcourt. The man simply known as ‘Mike’, is believed to be behind scams totaling more than $60 million involving hundreds of victims worldwide.... Read More

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6 teenagers arrested for burgling school, stealing computers

Six teenagers have been arrested by the police for allegedly burgling a public secondary school in the Somolu area of Lagos State. The suspects Yinka Adesola (19), Ahmed Olaleye (17), Lukman Sokoya, Ismaila Adebowale, Wasiu Adejare and Ramon Mukaila burgled Angus Memorial Senior High School, Lagos. According to reports, the teenagers, who were arrested on... Read More

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Cultists invade Lagos community, shoot 2-year-old

Suspected cult members stormed 24 Road in the Igbogbo area of Ikorodu in Lagos State, reportedly leaving four persons dead in their wake. According to eye witnesses, the gang had six members and arrived the community on Friday around 8pm on two motorcycles. It was learnt that a 63-year-old native doctor, identified as Rasheed Yusuf, aka Low Banger,... Read More

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Inmate collapses after drinking competition, another dupes resident from custody

A rather bizarre situation played out at the Abeokuta Prison, Ogun State when an inmate passed out after a drinking competition involving other prisoners. The inmates had engaged themselves in a bet, before things turned awry as one of them suddenly collapsed. It was gathered that the inmate was, however, resuscitated after much effort by... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid, Runtown to light up Barbados | Justin Timberlake honoured at the 2016 Teen Choice award | More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Seyi Shay releases new video for ballad ‘Air Brush’ Seyi Shay displays the power of her voice in a soulful ballad titled Air Brush. Air Brush leaked in 2015 and the reception... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: I pity Buhari- El Rufai | DSS should not interfere in budget padding row- Falana | Did Donald Trump leak his wife’s nude pictures? | More

Governor El Rufai pities President Buhari- YNaija Zamfara state lawmakers settle with Governor Yari, withdraw impeachment process- YNaija Jibrin says there is no ‘padding’ of the budget in the House of Reps- YNaija Atiku denies plans to form a new party- YNaija Boko Haram terrorists now hiding in plain sight as ‘civilians’- YNaija 2 more... Read More

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‘I have learnt my lessons from Ali Modu Sheriff’ – Fayose

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state has said that he regrets supporting the factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, noting that Sheriff’s behaviour would have been worst if he eventually won the chairmanship of the PDP. Fayose stated this when he was paid a courtesy visit by the former chairman of... Read More

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