Oyinbo Madness: Man attempts to drink a full bottle of glue as his wife cheers him on (WATCH)

Former military officers protest non-payment of pensions (PHOTOS)

Former military officers in Abuja on Wednesday, protested the failure of the military to pay the pension accrued to them. The military had earlier denied owing the pensioners in a statement released on Tuesday. See the pictures below.

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Liverpool defender Skrtel completes Fernebache medical

Out of favour Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has completed a medical with Turkish club Fenerbahce. The 31-year-old Slovakia captain has played 319 games for the Anfield club since signing in 2008 and is expected to complete his move on Wednesday. Skrtel apologised recently after appearing to encourage an insult to manager, Jurgen Klopp on social... Read More

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Just In: It’s official! Theresa May is the new UK Prime Minister

Amidst the Brexit crisis, David Cameron finally leaves No. 10 Downing Street for the last time, handing over the reigns of Britain to fellow Conservative party member, Theresa May. After tending his resignation to the Queen, May formally accepted the monarch’s offer at Buckingham Palace with her husband, Phillip May and took her first steps officially... Read More

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Nairabox unveils Yemi Alade, Geniuzz as new ambassadors (PHOTOS)

Nairabox, a dynamic and first of its kind social digital wallet on Tuesday, announced multiple award winning artiste and Effyzzie Music Group’s Yemi Alade as well as label mate, Geniuzz as its new ambassadors. The music stars were unveiled in a short ceremony even as the Nairabox team, Yemi and Geniuzz answered all the questions... Read More

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Shiroro power plant N2.4bn repairs to increase by 600 megawatts

The Shiroro Hydro Power Station four turbine generators repairs has expended about N2.4 billion to bring the plant to full capacity of 600 megawatts. The SHPS Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Olubunmi Peters disclosed this on Wednesday to newsmen in Shiroro, Niger. He said upon completion of repairs of the intake gate of unit four of the plant,... Read More

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Fayose insists Aisha Buhari was named in Halliburton scandal

Following the reply by the First Lady, Aisha Buhari to the accusation by Governor Fayose of Ekiti State, the latter has replied through his counsel, Mike Ozekhome in a letter dated July 8, 2016, justifying the governor’s claim that Mrs. Buhari was mentioned in the Halliburton scandal. The counsel to the president’s wife, Mary Ekpere... Read More

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8-day Fidau prayers held for the late Bukky Ajayi (PHOTOS)

The 8-day Fidau prayers for the late Nollywood veteran, Bukky Ajayi held today. The actress who passed away at the age of 82 on Wednesday July 6, 2016 was a very active member of the NASFAT Muslim society. The Islamic organisation organised the event at the Central Mosque, Alausa, Ikeja. See photos from the event... Read More

Senator Wamakko denies involvement in plans to impeach Buhari

The Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, on Tuesday, denied that a meeting was held at his place to strategize on how to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari. This was contained in a statement signed by the senator. He noted that a meeting was held at his home so as to find ways to... Read More

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Just In: Finally, Malami honours Senate’s invitation

Following the threat issued to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami that his confirmation will be withdrawn, the Minister has finally honoured the Senate’s summon. According to reports, he arrived the venue of the meeting with the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal even before members of... Read More

FG employs 18 companies to audit MDAs

The Federal Government has engaged the services of 18 professional audit companies to undertake in the process audit of its Ministries, Departments and Agencies. The process audit is in line with the FG’s agenda to institutionalize fiscal discipline, transparency, probity and accountability in the management of public finances. Addressing the consultants on Wednesday at the... Read More

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Davido teases fans with video of studio session with American Hip-Hop star (WATCH)

Davido continues to whet the appetite of his fans with behind-the-scenes work from his second album titled, Baddest which has been pushed back for a while now. In this vein, the Sony music global artiste posted a video on Tuesday night of his studio session with American Hip-Hop star – Young Thug. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ2bUFMcsXc In February, the... Read More

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Fashola highlights positive development from ongoing Azura Power Project

As construction work progresses at the Azura Power Plant in Benin, Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has listed the positive spin-offs that would result from such projects across the country saying that current efforts by government to achieve incremental power would galvanize and boost the national economy. Fielding questions from newsmen... Read More

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IPMAN tells FG to revisit alleged N10.9bn subsidy fraud

The new Board of Trustees of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) led by Chief Chinedu Okoronkwo has called on the Federal Government to immediately reopen investigation into the alleged N10.9 billion subsidy fraud involving IPMAN Investments Limited. The call was made at the end of the group’s extraordinary General Meeting in Abuja... Read More

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Barcelona sign PSG left-back

FC Barcelona has signed Lucas Digne from Paris Saint-Germain FC for the next five seasons. The Spanish champions have paid the French giants an initial 16.5 million euros for the 22-year-old French full-back with a possible 4 million euros according to the player and team’s results. Barcelona has put a 60 million euros buy out... Read More

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Encouraging Entrepreneurship at YALI Network Face2Face ‘Africa-Rising’ Event (PHOTOS)

by Oluwatamilore Oshodi The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI Network Face2Face) Africa-Rising Event took place on Monday June 11, 2016 with the attendance of Nigeria’s industries’ top leaders including Patrick Utomi. Solid discussions were held over the present and expected future of the political and economic status of Nigeria. The agenda for the day mainly centered on... Read More

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Believers Connect is connecting Christian singles

When finding a life partner gets elusive, it becomes necessary for good people to intervene for the overall joy of the Christian community, especially single men and women who have almost given up on marriage. This is why men of goodwill, Chidi Okocha & Lanre Akimbo, Co-Founders of Believers Connect teamed up with Pastor Godman... Read More

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Interswitch rolls out payment certification program for young professionals

A packed CV definitely looks good, impressing a board with stellar achievements is another pass on your personality but it’s important to know that forward thinking businesses are always on the hunt for individuals that can communicate and deliver strong business values. So, It’s not out of place to advise that you equip yourself for... Read More

Just In: Sunderland confirms Sam Allardyce consideration for England manager job

Sam Allardyce is indeed in contact with the FA in regards to taking the vacant England manager position. There have been recent speculations about Big Sam going into talks with the English FA to takeover from where Roy Hodgson left off but Sunderland – the English Premier League club he currently manages confirmed the speculations in... Read More

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2016 Rio Olympics: Okagbare to compete in three events

Nigeria and Commonwealth double sprints champion, Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteguonor will compete in three events during the 2016 Rio Olympics Games- the sprints, long jump and the 4x100m relay. According to the list released by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria on Tuesday, Seye Ogunlewe will also be leading the team to the 2016 Rio Olympics. According to AFN... Read More

Praiz’s Body Hot video is quite ‘eye-opening’ (WATCH)

R&B singer Praiz serves a sizzling new video for his song Body Hot featuring Jesse Jagz and Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy . The video directed by Clarence Peters is rated 18+ – we mean don’t watch it in your office or around kids. Watch.1

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Army, Boko Haram exchange gunfire for 3 hours

Troops of the Nigerian Army, on Tuesday, repelled a Boko Haram attack after more than 3 hours of gunfire. According to a statement signed by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the Acting Director Army Public Relations, the insurgents had mounted a siege in the town of Kangarwa, Borno state. The statement, however, did not disclose the... Read More

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Morning Devotion: The infrastructure of corruption, threats in the Senate and investigating Buratai

Joachim MacEbong talks about the infrastructure of corruption, threats in the Senate and investigating Buratai. Take a listen below.

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Oil workers call off strike? | Saraki’s CCT trial adjourned till September | Bernie Sanders wants Hilary as Obama’s replacement | More

From the papers today- a tracklist NUPENG, PENGASSAN suspens strike YNaija APGA explains why Biafran agitators are still at large YNaija More time for Senate President, Saraki as CCT adjourns trial to September Punch Is EFCC’s war against corruption really selective? Magu avoids answering questions about Burutai’s Dubai properties. YNaija CAN will ask Christians to... Read More

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BREAKING: NUPENG, PENGASSAN suspend strike action

Oil workers under the umbrella of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and National Union of Petroleum and Gas Workers (NUPENG) have suspended the strike action which it embarked on since Thursday. The unions were in discussion with the Federal Government since Monday. It appears a resolution has been finally reached. Details... Read More

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Selective corruption war? EFCC boss dodges questions about Buratai’s Dubai properties

Ibrahim Magu, the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Tuesday, dodged questions about the allegations that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has properties worth $1.5m in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. According to the Punch, the EFCC boss was leaving the Rockview Classic Hotel, in Abuja, where he had attended a... Read More

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President Buhari's bodyguard allegedly linked to Boko Haram

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

These are the top five news to monitor today 1. US says it has no information to provide on Aisha Buhari fraud case The US consulate has declined to provide information on the fraud case that wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, was accused of being a part of. 2. Massive shake-up in Nigerian Prison The... Read More

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See all the fun Wizkid and Tinie Tempah had in Dominican Republic (WATCH)

Last month, Wizkid and Tinie Tempah were in the Dominican Republic to shoot the music video for their Mamacita collaboration. We brought you behind the scene photos from the shoot then. This time however, watch more action from their time in the Caribbean country.

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CAN wants justice for murdered Christians or else…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared that it wants justice for the horrendous killings that were carried out on its members in recent times by religious fanatics and bigots. In the absence of justice however, the christian body reckoned that it might be forced to asked Christians in the country to arm and... Read More

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INEC rejects Sheriff’s candidate for Edo guber election

Matthew Iduoriyekwemwen, the Edo governorship candidate of Ali Modu Sheriff-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been rejected by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The electoral body said that it rejected the list sent in by Sheriff’s faction because the primary election wasn’t monitored by INEC. This was contained in a text message sent... Read More