YNaija Editorial: Redefining Nigeria’s federal character

Opinion: The fallacy of enforcing national unity

by Ugochukwu Amasike The threat of violence and force of arms can not guarantee or enforce Nigeria’s fragile “unity” forever. It is an exercise in futility to attempt to do so; the very idea of a “forced or enforced unity” is unnatural, even animals are not forced to live in unity. It has been almost half... Read More

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Opinion: ‘One of the greatest athletes of all time’? No, not Serena Williams

by Mike Ekunno Serena Williams’ recent off-court, back hand return about preferring to be called “one of the greatest athletes of all time” instead of one of the greatest female athletes, would have passed for righteous ambition if not for its overloaded subtexts. With only two genders in competitive tennis, the Amazon meant to say... Read More

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We didn’t doctor arms scandal report – FG

The Federal Government has said there is no truth in the insinuation that the report of the Presidential Committee on the Audit of Defence Equipment Procurement in the Armed Forces (2007-2015) was doctored. In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said what has been released so... Read More

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Andriy Shevchenko is new coach of Ukraine

Ukraine’s former striker Andriy Shevchenko was on Friday appointed national team head coach. Shevchenko will replace the departing Mykhailo Fomenko, the country’s soccer federation has said. The 39-year-old, who is Ukraine’s all time record goalscorer, played for Dynamo Kiev, AC Milan and Chelsea. He was officially presented by federation president Andriy Pavelko at a news... Read More

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EFCC arraigns man who ‘received N2.4 billion’ from Dasuki

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, July 15 charged the Managing Director, Almond Properties Ltd., Olugbenga Obadina for money laundering. Obadina was arraigned at the Federal High Court, Abuja on an eight-count charge. According to the EFCC, Obadina received N2.4 billion from the former National Adviser, retired Col. Sambo Dasuki for electricity... Read More

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Winners emerge from the #TasteTheFeeling anthem cover competition

Three lucky persons have emerged as lucky winners in the #TasteTheFeeling Anthem Cover Competition. The winners would now travel to South Africa for the grand finale of the ongoing musical talent show, The Voice, where they will also get the front row seat sponsored by Coca-Cola. The #TasteTheFeeling anthem cover competition which was promoted on three... Read More

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Opinion: A rejoiner to Festus Keyamo’s opinion on the Abia state confusion

by Ugochukwu Amaraizu Esq In a widely circulated press release Festus Keyamo, a respected legal luminary who has contributed in no small measure to public discussions with his views on burning issues affecting the country boldly but in my opinion wrongly stated that Ikpeazu’s continued stay in office is unconstitutional in view of the Order... Read More

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Biodun Shobanjo, Femi Adesina (Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity), Maupe Ogun, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, The Academic summit (TAS), Tolu Ogunlesi (Special Adviser to the President on New media) John Momoh, Yomi Badejo-Okunsanya

Top professionals to converge for The Academic Summit

It is common knowledge that the media sphere is now evolving (in fact is there anything that has not evolved). This trend of evolution is what The Academic summit (TAS) has successfully highlighted and tracked for the past six years. At every juncture, TAS makes concerted efforts in making all Stakeholders in the media industry... Read More

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Court dismisses Omisore’s bail application

An FCT High Court this morning dismissed a bail application by Senator Iyiola Omisore for lack of competence. Omisore is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the sum of N1.3billion he allegedly got from the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Investigations done by the EFCC showed... Read More

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A Fashion Guide to Wedding Dress Shopping and More – Made Easier

Clothes shopping is a regular task or pastime for most people. Such a routine job should be as smooth-running as possibl…

Tosin Ajibade, Temitope Olagbagi, Dipo Adesida, more to speak at BrandMe Class 2016

The BrandMe Class 2016 is set to hold on July, 22 2016 at the Genesis Sojourner Hotel Lagos and will feature keynote speakers, Mrs. Tosin Ajibade of Olori supergal, Temitope Olagbagi CEO of Sixth Sense Décor , Dipo Adesida Creative Director at Verdant Zeal, Olaolu Ogundeji the Believe Buhari Covener and Charles Odii COO of... Read More

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#BuyNigerian! Grey Velvet Unveils Blu By Frankie & Co – Fierce Fashion, Frosty Prices

Grey Velvet, Nigeria’s leading fashion retail chain, launches BLU by Frankie & Co – An affordable and equally fashio…

Folorunsho Alakija Covers July Edition of Today’s Woman Magazine

Today’s Woman Magazine July ’16 edition is a collector’s item! Oil & gas maven, fashion designer and philanthr…

Opinion: Hail the legislature and the Judiciary for saving Nigerians from NERC

by Bisola Animashaun For effectual democracy, the role of the Legislature and that of the Judiciary are symbiotic that the two arms must remain at parallel lines. The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday issued a plaudit affirmation of the position of the National Assembly on the controversial new tariff regime introduced by the... Read More

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Oluwatosin Olaseinde: The key things to note before entering the job market (Y! Naira&Kobo)

by Oluwatosin Olaseinde Make or Break: Your First Job Congratulations, you have completed your degree and you have been assigned a NYSC post. This is one of the most exciting times in your life as you prepare to enter the job market. In Nigeria, one is obligated to complete a year of national service in order... Read More

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AskCharlesOnY!: Starting a business? You should consider these things

by Charles Odii Week 5 of #AskCharlesOnY! Dear Charles, Firstly, Let me thank you for the good work, keep it up. I’m about to start my business; please can you share with me a list of things I should consider before I start off, so that I am adequately prepared. Response Hello, Good question. Please... Read More

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VP Osinbajo sends sweet birthday message to wife, Dolapo

Today is the birthday of Dolapo Osinbajo – the wife of Prof. Yemi Osinbajo – the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The No. 2 man in the country took to Facebook on Friday morning to write a lovely birthday message to his ‘beautiful wife.’ See a snapshot of what he posted on... Read More

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Thugs kill pregnant woman over N400,000

A textile trader in Gbagi Market, Ibadan, Oyo State has been arrested by the Police for allegedly sending thugs to beat up a fellow trader who was 3 months pregnant over the interest on a N2 million loan. The victim, Kudirat Oduola had reportedly gone to the suspect, Oriekun to assist her with money to... Read More

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27 states to be probed over spending of bailout funds

The House of Representatives, on Thursday July 14, commenced probe of 27 state governments over the application of N689.5bn bailout funds granted them. The decision was taken at the plenary session presided over by Speaker, Yakubu Dogara after Hon. Sunday Karimi, sponsored the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance. Karimi, in the motion,... Read More

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Army lays ambush for Boko Haram terrorists, recover gun truck (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Army, acting on a reliable tip-off on the movement of suspected Boko Haram terrorists, laid an ambush on Thursday morning. Troops of 118 Task Force Battalion, 7 Brigade, laid the ambush about 3 kilometres away from Goneri town, South West of Kukawa Local Government Area, where they engaged the unsuspecting terrorists in 2... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Truck attack in France leaves 84 dead | New police boss investigating his former boss | We are not impeaching Buhari, Senate refutes rumors | More

From the papers today- a tracklist World outrage against Bastille Day attack in Nice as death toll reaches 84 YNaija New IG starts investigating predecessor, Solomon Arase barely one month into appointment YNaija EFCC recounts how Dasuki transferred millions to Iyiola Omisore YNaija There’s no plan to impeach President Buhari Vanguard FIRS to begin hounding... Read More

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Bullion van driver reveals how he transported N1.2bn to Fayose

The noose seems to be tightening around Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state as a bullion van driver, Olaoluwa Omotoso, has reportedly confessed to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission that he drove N1.219 billion to the governor during the build-up to the 2014 election in the state. The said money is believed to have... Read More

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Juventus reportedly agree terms for Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain

Gonzalo Higuain has reportedly agreed personal terms with Juventus. According to Goal, the Serie A club offered the Argentine forward a 4 year contract worth €7 million a year. The Turin-based club will now have to negotiate a fee with rivals Napoli for Higuain who would rather want them to pay his €94m release clause. It... Read More

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‘I’m 100 per cent staying at West Ham’ | Dimitri Payet

Dimitri Payet has declared his intention to stay at West Ham despite strong links with Real Madrid, Barcelona and other top clubs around the world. On his return to the UK, after the Euros, he told the Sun that he is beyond flattered about the interest from these top clubs but he reassured West Ham... Read More

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Man, mistress land in jail for refusing to wear condom for sex

As hilarious as an altercation between two people because of one party’s refusal to wear a condom for sex might appear, it has landed Emem Asuquo and Olugbenga Yakubu in prison as a Tinubu Magistrate’s Court sitting in Lagos Island ordered their remand for alleged public disturbance. The duo were arraigned on Wednesday on four... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Rihanna ‘safe’ in Nice | Another Nigerian artiste lands on Billboard chart | More Stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. Cynthia Morgan comes for Yung6ix ‘for leaking their un-finished record’ On Thursday, July 14, 2016, Cynthia Morgan blasted Yung6ix after she claimed the rapper and his team purposely leaked a song with her... Read More

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DSS arrests Obanikoro’s wife

The Department of State Service (DSS), on Thursday, arrested the wife of former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Vanguard reports. According to the report, Obanikoro’s wife had sneaked into the country to clear some evidence that linked her husband and two sons to the N4.7 billion that was allegedly collected and laundered through... Read More

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‘There is only one way for corrupt people- it ends in prison’ | Soyinka

World renowned author and Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, on Thursday, said that the Federal Government should jail anyone who is found guilt of corruption. Soyinka stated this at an event while in Abeokuta to mark his 82nd birthday which was celebrated on Wednesday. Answering questions at the 7th edition of the Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange programme... Read More

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Police arrest mother of 2 who recruits schoolgirls as sex workers

A 32-year-old woman, Chinonso Okonkwo was on Wednesday, arrested by the police in the Ikate, Surulere of Lagos state for allegedly recruiting students of some secondary schools as sex workers following a tip-off. The police had gotten information that schoolgirls were taken to the Sunderland Hotel – for sex during school hours. According to the... Read More