Uche Secondus may have just said everything wrong with Nigeria under APC

Former acting national Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus has described the administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by President Muhammadu Buhari, as an insincere government that has no clear solution for the teeming problems plaguing the country. Secondus was earlier in the year arrested and detained by the Federal Government... Read More

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The Nigerian Army says nobody is plotting coup against President Muhammadu Buhari, as alleged by some militants | YNaija.com

FG secretly investigates and ‘clears’ Army boss, Buratai of corruption [DETAILS]

Following accusations of corruption leveled against the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, the federal government is said to have investigated and cleared him of any corrupt practice. According to PR Nigeria, the government has investigated the recent report that Buratai owns properties in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). However, the investigation showed... Read More

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‘We’re developing cyber warriors, we’ll defeat internet Boko Haram’ – Army

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, says defeated Boko Haram insurgents operating from the internet, are behind the reports that his family acquired two properties in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The Army Chief vowed to defeat the cyber terrorists the same way land insurgents were destroyed by Nigerian troops. Minister of Defence,... Read More

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‘Explain why we shouldn’t unfreeze Fayose’s accounts’ – Court tells EFCC, Zenith

A Federal High Court in Ekiti state has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Zenith Bank to appear before it to explain why a restriction was placed on Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose’s accounts and why the court should not grant an order ex parte to unfreeze the governor’s accounts. According... Read More

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What She Wore: Waje Stuns In Iconola Brand On The Voice

The Voice coach was a stunner as she channeled ethnic chic in an Ankara jumpsuit by Iconola for the rehearsal episodes o…

According to Niger Delta Avengers, this is the map of a broken Nigeria

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, has called for the fragmentation of Nigeria into separate republics. The group has in the past expressed its support for the agitation for a Sovereign Republic of Biafra, while championing the separation of the Niger Delta from the rest of Nigeria. However, with the recent referendum on Brexit held by... Read More

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#JusticeForBridget: Killers of Igbo trader remanded in prison

A Kano state magistrate court has turned down the request for bail made by the five suspects involved in the murder of 74-year-old Igbo trader, Bridget Agbahime. Agbahime, a trader a the popular Kofar Wambai market in Kano, was on June 2 hacked to death for allegedly insulting the Prophet Mohammed. The five accused persons, Ahmed Dauda,... Read More

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‘I was instructed to claim Badeh’s property’ – Witness

The prosecution witness in the trial of a former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, Mustapha Yerima has declared that he was pressured by the defendants to lay claims to the property allegedly acquired with diverted military funds. Badeh alongside Iyalikam Nigeria Limited is standing trial before Justice Okon Abang of the... Read More

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Jesse Jagz and Vector to release ‘joint project’ (WATCH)

Jesse Jagz and his colleague in rap game, Vector are working on a joint project. The Jagz Nation rapper made this known to Hip TV in an interview posted on its Instagram account today. He told the music channel that the joint music project whose title remains anonymous is scheduled for release later in the year. https://www.instagram.com/p/BHM2HecDDqL/?taken-by=officialhiptv... Read More

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No bail for Fani-Kayode, sent to prison

Pending the hearing of his bail application, former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, was on Tuesday remanded in prison by a federal high court sitting in Lagos. According to a statement released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, the case was moved to July, 1, by the presiding judge,... Read More

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TY Bello’s Take On: Funke Bucknor-Obruthe

When I got the call from @funkebucknor to make portraits for her 40th all I could think of was a human trampoline. Funke…

‘Return my symbol of authority and looted property’ – Tompolo writes Buhari

Former militant warlord, Government ‘Tompolo’ Ekpemupolo, on Tuesday, informed President Muhammadu Buhari that the military is yet to return his symbol of authority as the chief priest of Egbesu Shrine, Oporoza, Gbaramatu Kingdom. In an open letter to the President, he noted that symbol of authority was taken a month ago when the military invaded Oporoza in... Read More

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Niger Delta militants

‘Why negotiations with Niger Delta Avengers will fail’

A former member of the Delta Waterways Security Committee (DWSC) in Warri, Delta state, Omolubi Newuwumi, has declared that the proposed negotiations between the Federal Government and the militant group, Niger Delta Avengers will ultimately fail. Newuwumi, who is also known as Gentle General, is a former Commissioner for Youths in Delta state as well... Read More

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Opinion: Sacking of doctors – an irresponsible display and show of anarchy

by Abiola Akintunde On June 21st, it was shocking that Nigeria could once again retrace the path of anarchy, as the federal government ordered the replacement of striking resident doctors nationwide. This was announced in spite of ongoing negotiations; many of which had failed, on the demands put forward by the representatives of the National... Read More

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Opinion: Wole Soyinka, religion and school uniforms

by Olalekan Waheed Adigun Humans call God for different reasons. Some are purely altruistic while others are selfish. This explains why people like me tend to wonder whether my God is the same one others call. To some people, they see God essentially as a big, fat or old man (or woman) hence weak in need... Read More

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Skales drops video for ‘Nobody’s Business’ (WATCH)

After resolving his dispute with his record label, Skales released Nobody’s Business, a collaboration with Banky W. In the song, Skales sent out warning shots to his detractors saying that whatever is going on in his life is “nobody’s business.” The video for the song has been released. Watch the Paul Gambit-directed video

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Ghana Fashion & Design Week 2016 – Everything You Need To Know

Fashion week is here! We are delighted to share with you and your team, news and venue location details about this year Ghana Fashion & Design Wee…

Wole Soyinka: What Nigerian adults owe the young ones

by Wole Soyinka The issue, I understand, is the flaunting of religious markers in public educational institutions. Let me begin by confessing that I envy the French to whom those choices have only been recently thrust to the fore – they have always been with us in Nigeria. I also envy those to whom the... Read More

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Opinion: Fayose, the cat that has 9 lives

by Malik Opeyemi Take it or leave it, Ayodele Peter Fayose is a man many would love to hate and hate to love, if there was ever anyone that the saying “Cat with nine lives” aptly describes, then the Executive Governor of Ekiti state is your man!. Having been unceremoniously sent packing from the Ekiti... Read More

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#Onelifelivethem: Rémy Martin hosts Shina Peller, VJ Adams, Zaniab Balogun others to an exquisite soiree (PHOTOS)

For the past few months, Rémy Martin Cognac has been recognizing and celebrating individuals for their multi-talents and outstanding achievements. The new #OneLifeLiveThem campaign influencers Zainab Balogun – the first female on the campaign, Falz and Shody were hosted at an intimate party last week at the Rémy Martin XO Club The outgoing influencers; Charles Okpaleke, Shina Peller and VJ Adams were... Read More

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Relationship Goals: Celebrity Couples At The 2016 BET Awards

The 2016 BET Awards saw her share of celebrity couples who loved up on (and also off!) the carpet. Among these couples a…

Opinion: The madness of Nigerian governors; a case study of Mimiko

by Gbenga Adene Ojo Oladimeji will agree with me that I’ve given up on arguing anything related to Nigeria/politics because “I cannot come and go and die” but someone I respect so much made me write this after a lengthy phone conversation about this country..I really think Aregbesola and Fayose needs to see a psychiatrist;... Read More

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Nigeria ‘looks forward’ to great miracles – VP Osinbajo

Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, has said that Nigeria is in need of great miracle for it to achieve peace and development. Osinbajo said this while speaking at the one day crusade organized by the Deeper Life Bible at the National Stadium, Abuja. The crusade was titled: ‘Night of Extraordinary Wonders.’ “I want to say how privilege... Read More

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ICYMI – Our 11 Best Celebrity Looks At The 2016 BET Awards

The 2016 BET Awards saw a lot of Stars stepping out on the red carpet looking fiercely stylish, sexy and classy. From Me…

ICYMI – 11 Best Hair & Makeup At The 2016 BET Awards

The Stars shone bright at the 2016 BET Awards. Most of the Stars slayed on the red carpet. From head turning outfits, gorgeous hair styles, effortless…

The Body Shop: 8 Shaving Commandments You Need to Know Before Lathering Up

We’ve all been there: you finally found a flattering bikini, you flawlessly applied self-tanner, and you’re …

Markafi extends olive branch to Sheriff, his ‘colleague and friend’

The Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday, called on the sacked national chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff, to toe the path of dialogue over the Edo state primary. Markafi made the comment in Abuja when he received report of the Edo state PDP governorship primary... Read More

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Uzoma Erondu: The fraud (or schadenfreude) called Estimated Billing (Y! Naira&Kobo)

John, a friend of mine moved into an apartment in a sub-urban area of Lagos in the early months of 2013, and it turned out to be one without an electricity meter. However, he had no qualms with the legacy electricity bills as the Landlord was on top of his game in ensuring that monthly... Read More

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Opinion: Dear EFCC, please unfreeze Fayose’s account, Zenith Bank has knelt

It was a morning of mixed feelings, big headlines, historic world events and a sour taste in the mouth – for no particular reason. While the world was engaged in a broad conversation on the implication of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union and while billions of people around the world were still reeling in... Read More

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‘We will kill you and nothing would happen’ | Fani-Kayode was allegedly told this by the EFCC

The operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) who allegedly assaulted former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode will not be punished, according to Jude Ndukwe, his spokesperson. Ndukwe claims that the pardon given to the operative is in line with the plan of the agency to keep Fani-Kayode in custody for as long... Read More

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