Ungodly conspiracy: Niger Delta Avengers supported by the region’s elite – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has questioned the agitation and destructive activities of militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA). The militant group has been at the forefront of attacks and destruction of oil and pipeline installations in the Niger Delta region. However, MEND is not convinced with their cause. The... Read More

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Like Faleke, Wada fails to unseat Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello

Former Governor of Kogi state, Idris Wada, has lost his petition challenging the election of Governor Yahaya Bello at the state election tribunal. Wada, a candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, lost the December 2015 governorship election to Bello, the candidate of the All Progress Congress. He subsequently filed a petition before the Kogi State... Read More

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PDP: Secondus hands over to Makarfi

After weeks of controversy that has divided the party, the former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, on Tuesday, handed over to the Ahmed Makarfi-led Caretaker Committee. Speaking at the handover, Secondus said the PDP is one and strong, saying that the party is working at ensuring that leaders are produced... Read More

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Jonathan’s cousin sent to Kuje prison

An Abuja Federal High Court, on Tuesday, sent the cousin of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Azibaola Robert, to Kuje Prison until the court determines his application for bail. Azibaola, who was arraigned alongside his wife, Stella, and their company Oneplus Holding Limited, was accused of receiving a $40 million contract from former National Security Adviser,... Read More

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The YNaija Interview: ‘Making the invisible, visible’ – How Playback Nigeria fights for abused children

Sexual and physical violence is an under reported crime in Nigeria, with many persons unaware of the consequences of such abuse. iMarch4Children is an initiative aimed at raising awareness on violence against children and breaking the culture of silence involved in such acts. The iMarch4children campaign is convened by Oluwadamilola Apotieri-Abdulai, the Executive Director of Playback Nigeria and Nigeria’s... Read More

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How UNILORIN lecturer sexually harassed female student (LISTEN)

A lecturer at the University of Ilorin has been relieved of his duties as the head of Department of English over allegations of sexual harassment. Dr Mohammed Idiagbon’s advances towards a female student became public knowledge when an audio tape secretly recorded by the undergraduate got leaked to the press. The lecturer had invited the student to... Read More

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Kemi Olunloyo says Jide Kosoko should be investigated for ‘ritualism’

The controversial daughter of Victor Omololu Olunloyo – a former governor of Oyo State, Kemi Olunloyo – has insinuated that Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko may be complicit in the death of his wife. The death of actress, Henrietta Kosoko on Monday, June 6, made it the third time the veteran actor would be losing a wife. He lost... Read More

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‘My trial is a distraction’ – Saraki

Following the series of delays and adjournment in his false asset declaration trial, Senate President Bukola Saraki has expressed frustration over the protracted proceedings. In an interview with TheCable, Saraki said his Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) trial is a huge distraction. “It (CCT trial)‎ is a distraction. I want to clear my name as soon as... Read More

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Wizkid has been announced as one of the acts to tour with Chris Brown on his One hell of a nite European Tour

Entertertainment Roundup: JJC and Funke Akindele getting hitched? | Wizkid’s bromance with Chris Brown going steady | More Stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept- and are now buzzing this morning. Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko’s wife dies. “I’ve never been fraudulent” | Skales’ former manager speaks out. Beyonce Wins Fashion Icon Award At 2016 CFDA + Full List Of Winners. Runtown shuns US court order,... Read More

Morning Devotion: GEJ in London, FG meddling in banks & lives lost at Elegushi

Joachim MacEbong discusses former president Goodluck Jonathan’s London engagement as well as the continuous retrenchment by banks despite FG’s warnings and also the sad new of two lives lost at Elegushi beach in Lagos. Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-20

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Buhari returns home

Opinion: Nigerians want to see the real change

by Ray Ekpu Before July 23, 2014, Muhammadu Buhari thought the Boko Haram insurgents were a bunch of near-harmless agitators calling for the killing of Western education in Northern Nigeria. He reportedly asked that the terrorists be wooed into an amnesty programme so that they would surrender their arms and amulets and make room for... Read More

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Oluwatosin Olaseinde: On nation building during a recession (Naira&Kobo)

by Oluwatosin Olaseinde What do you see? Nigeria is at a brink of officially slipping into a recession. For that to occur, there has to be a significant decline in activity across the economy, lasting longer than a few months. It is visible in industrial production, employment, real income and wholesale-retail trade. The technical indicator of a recession is... Read More

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Glory Edozien: 5 signs it’s time to walk away from your job (WATCH)

I know right now being an ‘entrepreneur’ seems fashionable and we may all have gotten slightly bored with all the entrepreneurship talk. However, with the current state of the economy, job losses and unpaid salaries, entrepreneurship may be the only route for many of us. In addition, I find that many people, who may even... Read More

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Hillary Clinton clinches Democratic presidential nomination – US media

Based on delegate and super-delegate count by two international media houses – CNN and Associated Press – Hillary Clinton has clinched the Democratic nomination for US president. AP reports that the count puts Clinton on 2,383 – which is the number required to make her the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party. According to CNN,... Read More

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Beyonce wins Fashion Icon Award at 2016 CFDA + full list of winners

Beyoncé made a surprise appearance as she arrived at the 2016 CDFA to receive her Fashion Icon award given to her…

“I’ve never been fraudulent” | Skales’ former manager speaks out

Skales‘ new management deal and his decision to stay put with Baseline indicates that all is now well between the artiste and label. However, one woman who has been at the center of the whole controversy is Skales’ former manager, Osagie Osarenkhoe who was accused by Baseline Music to have diverted over 13 million Naira.... Read More

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Red Carpet: All the looks from the CFDA awards

The CFDA held its annual awards show at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. See all the red carpet looks from the event below.

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

These are the news stories to monitor today. 1) NYSC orientation course to begin The management of the National Youth Service Corps has announced that the 2016 Batch A stream II will begin its orientation course on Monday, June 13. 2) Alleged killers of Army official arrested Security forces have apprehended suspects who allegedly kidnapped... Read More

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Opinion: Who will save Imo from Governor Okorocha?

by Kenneth Uwadi In the face of misgovernance in Imo I am at lost at the fanfare exhibited by the governor of Imo State Owelle Rochas Okorocha just to celebrate 5 years of stagnant performance. It is all over the news that Governor El Rufai and some other governors came to Imo State to celebrate... Read More

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I’m proud to have established 12 universities – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan said on Monday that he built hundreds of primary and secondary schools as well as 12 state universities during his tenure as President. The former President said this while speaking on Democracy and Equality at the Bloomberg studios in London. The speech, which was titled “Civis Nigerianus Sum” – I am... Read More

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Wizkid and Chris Brown hang out in Germany (WATCH)

Wizkid, who is currently with Chris Brown on his One Hell of a Nite European tour, took time out to relax before their show in Hamburg, Germany tonight. In his Snapchat post on Tuesday, the Starboy and Breezy hung out while listening to Starboy worldwide‘s new signing Mr Eazi’s Skintight remix featuring Wizkid and Jay Z‘s... Read More

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Get ready… domestic airlines to hike price of tickets

Following the increase in the price of aviation fuel, domestic airlines in Nigeria may hike the price of air tickets, the Punch reports. The price of jet fuel was increased from N115 per litre to N150, according to a circular issued to airline operators in Lagos last week. The airline operators made their position known... Read More

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Opinion: A guide to Ramadan, the Islamic holy month

By Usama Dandare As the holy month of Ramadan begins yesterday, Muslims all over the world embarks on a 29-30 days fasting, from waking up in the early morning hours at dawn for breakfast, to waiting until the call to prayer at sunset for launch and dinner. It’s imperative to shed more lights on why... Read More

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‘Nigeria military not after Tompolo’ – DHQ

The Nigerian military is not particularly interested in former Niger Delta warlord, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo, unless he is found to be part of the recent militancy in the oil rich region, says the Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Rabe Abubakar. The spokesperson said this during an interview with Punch, where he noted... Read More

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Militant leader arrested in Bayelsa

Officials of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) attached to the anti-vandal unit have arrested the suspected leader of the gang that blew up an oil pipeline in Ikienghenbiri community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. According to Vanguard, the militant leader was arrested in the swamp on Monday and... Read More

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Skye Bank defies FG, sacks hundreds of workers

The current state of the economy has forced another bank to lay off its staff in large numbers despite the federal government warnings to halt the dismissal of employees in the banking sector. Skye Bank Plc went ahead to dismiss at least 200 staff on Monday, June 6. According to a statement put out by the... Read More

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‘Our prayer is that this works’ | FG begins negotiations with Niger Delta militants

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Nigerian military to halt its operations in the Niger Delta for two weeks to enable the government dialogue with militant groups. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, revealed this in Abuja on Monday. To this effect,... Read More

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TY Bello’s Take On: Segun Lawal – Zoe, The Master’s Class

I attended a dance workshop that changed everything. No, it didn’t turn me into a dancer. It showed me that I W…

Did JJC propose to Funke Akindele? – Here’s what we know

First, there were speculations of a relationship as far back as February 2016 but they both denied it – saying they were just friends. They came and left hand in hand in the same car at the AMVCA in March, and this further fanned the flame of the rumours. They even spent their birthdays in... Read More

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‘We’ll deal with Igbo leaders who visited Buhari’ – IPOB

Secessionist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Monday, described Igbo leaders who visited President Muhammadu Buhari a day after the May 30 violent clash as Igbo traitors. A statement signed by the group’s coordinator, Clifford Iroanya, noted that the group will decide on how best to deal with the traitors for not condemning the... Read More

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