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Fuel strike: PENGASSAN members comply with directive|Fuel queues appear in Abuja

Members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), on Friday, complied with the directives of the trade union leadership to embark on industrial action. According to a statement by the National Public Relations Officer of PENGASSAN, Comrade Emmanuel Ojugbana, government offices and agencies were shut down as staff stayed away from their... Read More

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Former president of OPEC, Ali-Monguno dies in Borno

A former minister of Mines, Power and Petroleum, Shettima Ali-Monguno has been declared dead. The demise of the elder statesman was announced by the Secretary to the Borno State Government, Jidda Shuwa in a statement on Friday in Maiduguri. The statement read, “It is with a deep sense of loss and profound sadness that we... Read More

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Riot and rape forces Davido to pull the plug on Congo show (WATCH)

While Wizkid had to pull out of his performance at the wireless festival in the UK on Friday as a result of a visa issue, his fellow colleague Davido pulled the plug on his performance in Congo after riots broke out at the 35,000 capacity Stade Municipal de Lubumbashi – the venue for the show. According... Read More

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today. BBOG group slams President Buhari Activist group, BringBackOurGirls, has decried the failure of President Muhammadu Buhari to address all of the problems raised during their meeting with him. 2. Oliseh, NFF in war of words Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)... Read More

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Reminisce features 2Baba on ‘Nobody Knows’ (LISTEN)

Reminisce brings along 2Baba for this one of a kind collaboration titled Nobody Knows. The song sees the rapper tell stories of resilience amidst life’s struggles. Listen below. https://www.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Reminisce-nobody-knows-ft-2baba.mp3

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Fans lash out at Peter Okoye for pulling out of Psquare show

On Friday night, Peter Okoye issued a disclaimer regarding a Psquare performance at an Airtel-sponsored concert scheduled to take place in Congo. According to Peter, the event was booked by their former manager Jude but ‘the contractual terms presented were not favourable’ to him, making him not to endorse the use of his name to promote the event.... Read More

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Dele Momodu: How “they” mislead our leaders

Fellow Nigerians, let me start by apologising for my absence on this page last week. I could not believe the torrents of comments on social media and the number of calls from friends and well-wishers from far and near enquiring about my welfare. Everyone was concerned because they know how much dedication and discipline goes... Read More

“The greatest gift that you can give yourself and others, is sharing your talent” – Leading Ladies Africa interviews Anie Akpe, Founder IBOM LLC and Innov8tiv

On her Twitter cover photo is an image that says “Be Your Own Hero,” a quote that gives remarkable insight to the sort of woman Anie Akpe is. Serial Entrepreneur, and Founder of Tech Enterprises; IBOM LLC, Innov8tiv, and Networq App, Nigerian-born Anie is not letting the presence of challenges keep her from achieving her... Read More

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Exclusive: Photographer Michael Schwartz for Icon with Samuel L. Jackson

Michael Schwartz photographs Samuel L Jackson for the 2016 July issue of Icon El País. Jackson who plays George Washting…

YNaija Editorial: The cloud hanging over Buratai

Since becoming Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has taken personal charge of the war against Boko Haram, and has had significant success to the point that something approaching normal life has resumed in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. For the first time in 5 years, residents of that city were able to celebrate Eid,... Read More

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‘Chibok girls’ plight worsens with every passing hour’ – BBOG

The Bring Back Our Girls campaigners, on Friday, disclosed that after more than a year of their first meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, the president hasn’t fulfilled any of their demands. In a statement jointly signed by Oby Ezekwesili and Aisha Yesufu, the BBOG group said it is very disappointing that the President hasn’t fulfilled any of... Read More

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‘Avengers fighting for selfish reasons’ – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, said militant group, Niger Delta Avengers isn’t fighting for the freedom of the Niger Delta but is rather agitating for selfish interests. The Vice President noted this while delivering a lecture at the Second Foundation’s Day Lecture of the Elizade University, Ilara Mokin, Ondo State. His lecture was titled: ‘ The Future:... Read More

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FG to PENGASSAN: ‘Be patrotic, suspend your strike’

Following the decision of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) workers to go on strike, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, on Friday, called on the trade union to call off the strike for the good of the country. According to a statement signed by the Deputy... Read More

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‘N15bn, public apology, bail’ | Dasuki drags FG to court

Vexed by his more than six months of detention, the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki, on Friday, filed a N15 billion lawsuit against the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Department of the State Security Service (DSS). According to The Nation, Dasuki based his suit... Read More

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4 dead as Fulani herdsmen, farmers face-off

A communal clash between members of the Fulani and Gwari tribes in Lambata, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State has left at least four persons dead. The clash, which took place on Thursday evening, resulted in the death of three Fulani men and one man from Gwari while three persons have been declared missing by... Read More

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We’ll not hide things from Nigerians – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will not hide anything from Nigerians in its resolute commitment to restore the economic fortunes of the country and deliver prosperity to Nigerians. While receiving the Northern Christian Leaders Eagles Eyes Forum at the State House, Abuja on Friday, President Buhari appealed to them not to lose hope in the... Read More

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President Buhari's bodyguard allegedly linked to Boko Haram

‘Like Buhari, like Obama’ | US praises Nigerian President

The outgoing US Ambassador to Nigeria, James Enwistle, has likened the difficulties faced by President Muhammadu Buhari to the problems faced by President Barack Obama of the USA when he first came to power. According to The Nation, Enwistle said this while speaking in Abuja on Friday. The US envoy called on Nigerians to be... Read More

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Why Wizkid won’t perform tonight at the wireless festival in London

Unfortunately, Wizkid won’t be performing at the Wireless Festival today. The development was first revealed on Friday afternoon when the pop artiste tweeted about having a visa issue which will deter him from being in the UK to perform at arguably the biggest summer music concert in London. Although the Shabba singer quickly deleted the tweet, the... Read More

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‘The game will be more physical’ | 5 things we learnt from Guardiola’s first press conference

Former Bayern Munich manager, Pep Guardiola has been unveiled as Manchester City coach. During his first press conference, the Spaniard answered questions about prospective transfer moves, playing style, expectations, amongst others. These are 5 major things we learnt from the press conference; He’s fine with the competition Mourinho brings It looks like Pep Guardiola would not be... Read More

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Sunday Oliseh, NFF in ‘war of words’

Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh and the Nigeria Football Federation are locked in a ‘war of words’ over unpaid salaries, four months after he resigned his position. Oliseh said via his official Twitter account that he hoped the Federation pays him and his assistant Jean Francois Losciuto their entitlements while they are still alive. “Hope the... Read More

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Super Eagles’ job: 3 candidates shortlisted

The Nigeria Football Federation has released a three-man list of potential coaches for the available Super Eagles’ job. The shortlisted individuals include former Ethiopian coach Tom Sainfiet, Super Eagles’ caretaker coach Salisu Yusuf and Frenchman Paul Le Guen, who once coached Cameroon. The NFF disclosed that its Technical and Development Committee on Friday at the Glass House, pored over... Read More

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Pep Guardiola says ‘Yaya Toure is a huge talent’, speaks on rivalry with Mourinho

Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola moments ago held his first press conference as manager of the English side. The 45-year-old was confirmed as the club’s manager in February on a three-year deal that will earn him over £15m per year, after Manuel Pellegrini announced he is leaving. When asked about Yaya Toure, he had this to... Read More

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Leicester City sign Ahmed Musa (PHOTOS)

Leicester City have signed Nigerian winger Ahmed Musa from CSKA Moscow. Musa was signed for a club record fee believed to be in the region of £16m. He joins the Foxes who lifted the 2015/16 Premier League season.

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Major industry colleagues shun OJB Jezereel’s burial (PHOTOS)

Perhaps, the late OJB’s passing has surprisingly been forgotten rather quickly. Upon the news of the singer’s death, people, especially his colleagues in the entertainment industry flooded their social media timelines with various emotional tributes in respect of the searching crooner’s demise. Things however looked the opposite at his burial which held today as only... Read More

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‘When I was married, I told my ex-wife I was gay’ – Kenny Badmus

The first episode of the highly anticipated discussion series, Untold Facts aired on Thursday 30 June, 2016, on the YouTube page of The Initiative for Equal Rights – @TIERsNigeria. Guests included Kehinde Kenny Badmus, a brand expert and advocate for social change; Doyin Olaniyan, a blogger, traveler and TEDx speaker; and Mike Akanji, sexual health and rights... Read More

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Darey and StormRex drops hot new Coca-cola cover (LISTEN)

You have heard different cover versions of the Coca-Cola’s music anthem, “Taste The Feeling” released by some popular Nigerian artists. The anthem has remained on the playlist week after week. This time around, the R‘n’B crooner, award- winning musician and song writer, Dare Art Alade also known as Darey, has dropped his own cover of... Read More