Fulani herdsmen beg for grazing land in Cross River

Fulani herdsmen in Cross River State have called on the state Governor, Ben Ayade, to allocate lands to them to graze their cattle on. The appeal was made by the leader of the association, Sani Baba-Gombe, while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria in Calabar. Baba-Gombe said the lands would help reduce the incideny... Read More

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Boko Haram spy arrested, 77 insurgents surrender

Troops of 7 Division Garrison have arrested a 28-year-old suspected Boko Haram spy, Musa Mallam Aman. The spy, whom the Army says is from Maradhi village in Niger Republic, was apprehended around the Garrison Headquarters complex in Maiduguri, Borno state. Colonel Sani Usman, Army spokesperson said “efforts have been intensified to track and arrest his... Read More

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Opinion: The GEJ Central Bank of Nigeria, the economy and Buhari’s cross

By Dele Awogbeoba On the third of June 2014, Godwin Emefiele became the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Godwin Emefiele heads a Monetary Policy Committee where 10 of the 12 members (the permanent secretary of the ministry of finance and the Accountant-General of the federation being the only members appointed by President Buhari)... Read More

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Niger Delta leaders to Avengers: ‘You’re threatening our existence’

Leaders of the Niger Delta region, under the aegis of Concerned Niger Delta Leaders, on Wednesday, described the attacks on oil installations by Niger Delta Avengers as criminal acts that threatens the people of the region. This was disclosed by the National Coordinator of the group, Mike Loyibo, during a press conference in Abuja. He... Read More

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Skales’ girlfriend says her ‘boy’ wasn’t detained… so why speak for him?

According to multiple sources, singer, Skales and his manager, Osagie Osarenkhoe are in police detention after being invited to clarify allegations of fraud levelled against them by their record label, Baseline Music. Wale Ewedemi, General Manager, Base FM, Lagos, who is also an affiliate of Baseline Music, made this revelation on Tuesday night. He said... Read More

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Why Saraki’s CCT trial was postponed indefinitely

The trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has been postponed, TheCable reports. Saraki is facing trial at the CCT for alleged false declaration of assets. CCT chairman, Danladi Umar, had on May 25, adjourned Saraki’s trial to June 1 for the continuation of cross-examination of the prosecution witness,... Read More

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Glory Edozien: 5 Things I learnt about prayer (WATCH)

On this week’s episode of Discovery with Glory, she shares of a few of her discoveries about prayer. She then discusses the benefits of keeping prayers simple and seeing it as a way of communicating with God. Watch as she talks about 5 things she has learnt about prayer, not as an authority but someone who... Read More

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Annie Idibia fights dirty (on social media) with sister of 2face’s baby mama

A heated war of words ensued on Instagram between Annie Idibia and the sister of Pero Adeniyi– 2face‘s baby mama. Here is what happened: This morning, Annie Idibia put up a post on the micro-blogging platform about ‘a selfish woman trying to use her kids against their father’. In the post, she gave a shout-out to the... Read More

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Deji Adeyanju: How President Buhari ruined Nigeria in just 1 year (Y! Politico)

“The economy has gone out of Buhari’s control.” – Lai Mohammed, May 29th, 2016 on ChannelsTV The Buhari administration has been an abysmal failure in its one year in office. Having inherited the largest economy in Africa, along with the number 1 destination for foreign investment on the continent, the administration has proceeded to run a number... Read More

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Morning Devotion: Atiku for 2019?, Electronic voting in the House of Reps, No clarity on forex policy & Buhari meets with South East leaders

Atiku for 2019? Well Joachim MacEbong talks about that as well as the new electronic voting in the House of Reps, clarity on forex policy and Buhari’s meet with South East leaders. Take a listen. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-16

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Just In: Niger Delta Avengers strike again, 2 Chevron oil wells attacked

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, on Wednesday, struck again, this time attacking and blowing up two chevron oil wells at 3:44am. The oil well is located at Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State. Security agencies and the affected oil company, Chevron, are yet to confirm the attack. But the Niger Avengers tweeted that:... Read More

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Opinion: What’s the fuss about Akwa Ibom political whore, Aniekan Willie Akpan?

By Peters Ikpe In what appears to be another political pandering if not hullabaloo, some commentators of the new waived the fuss flag since Saturday in a bid to question the police action against an infamous political prostitute of our time, Mr. Aniekan Willie Akpan. I’ve previously dedicated some moments in the past to address... Read More

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‘Don’t sign your life away’ | Daddy Freeze weighs-in on Skales, Runtown’s contract dispute

Following the latest and messy fiasco between Skales, his manager Osagie and his record label as well as Runtown’s ordeal with Ericmanny, Daddy Freeze of Cool FM has shared his take on the issue. The On-Air-Personality also had a word of advice for upcoming artistes. “Kaylah Oniwo and I talked about this on cool fmlagos today on... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Fresh baby mama drama for Wizkid | Skales, manager in trouble | Runtown fights for his career| More Stories

Here are some top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept that are now buzzing this morning. Here’s today’s Entertainment Roundup. Runtown narrates how his record label owner threatened him with a gun. Is Wizkid the father of Binta Diallo’s kid? Here’s what a paternity test revealed (PHOTO). Burna Boy’s ‘baby mama’... Read More

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Ogundana Michael Rotimi: Change, in dire need of speed

By Ogundana Michael Rotimi I find it increasingly difficult to write about the 1st year anniversary of President Buhari`s administration, not because I care less about what becomes of his administration, but I am suspicious of how much I have begun to rage against what he has and has not done. I see reactions in... Read More

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All the fashion! Rita Dominic, Linda Ejiofor, Adesua Etomi and more at 8 Bars and a Clef premiere

Rita Dominic was the belle of the ball at the star studded 8 Bars and a Clef premiere which held on Sunday. She stole the show in an Elvira Jude bustier and white pants while she let her long hair straight and by her sides. Linda Ejiofor’s white Style by Ayaba gown showed off her... Read More

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

Here are the top five news stories to monitor today 1) Army says force is the best course of action The Nigerian Army has disclosed that it will use force to quell the raising spate of militancy in the Niger Delta region. They, however, denied any involvement in the allegations abuse in the region. ... Read More

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Skales and manager ‘in police custody’

Singer, Skales and his manager, Osagie Osarenkhoe are reportedly in police detention after being invited to clarify allegations of fraud levelled against them by their record label, Baseline Music. This was revealed by a certain Wale Ewedemi, General Manager, Base FM, Lagos, who is an affiliate of Baseline Music. He said Skales and Osagie were still with the... Read More

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Biafra Day deaths: Army acted in ‘self defence’

Following the accusation that security forces had attacked member of the Indigenous People of Biafra and the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) during their protest on Monday, the Nigerian Army has denied any culpability, saying that it acted in self defence. According to a statement by the Deputy Army... Read More

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Skales left Baseline Music ‘since May 2015’

Skales has left Baseline Music after the record label allegedly ceased all forms of communication with him, Pulse reports. Skales was signed to Baseline Music on July 22, 2014 and was unveiled by the label in spectacular fashion at a press conference held at The Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos. The label which also houses acts like Saeon, Aramide, is managed by... Read More

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‘Massive genocide in Ijaw land’ | Youths cry out

A group, Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), on Tuesday, raised an alarm over what it described as genocidal attacks against the Ijaw people in the Niger Delta Region by the Nigerian military force. This was contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson of IYC, Eric Omare. Nigerian military had invaded Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri, Delta... Read More

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Nigerian Army trying to ‘force’ Niger Delta Avengers into dialogue

The Nigerian Army, on Tuesday, disclosed that the use of force is the only way to arrest the raising spate of violence in the Niger Delta region, saying that the militants are not ready to dialogue but “you can force them” into doing so. This was made known by Brig.Gen. J. Hamakim, who represented the... Read More

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‘He pulled out a gun and threatened to f***k me up’ – Runtown speaks of ordeal with record label

On Tuesday, May 31, we informed you that Runtown and his record label, Ericmanny Entertainment were having contracutal issues. In a new interview with Pulse, Runtown explained the reason for ditching the label. Apart from the lack of financial support from the label, he said he wasn’t being paid his 35% from the start as stated in... Read More

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Is Wizkid the father of Binta Diallo’s kid? Here’s what a paternity test revealed (PHOTO)

Late last night, American based Guinean, Binta Diamond Diallo posted a DNA report on her Instagram page (which she later deleted) which allegedly confirms that Wizkid is 99.9% the father of her son, King Ayo Ibrahim Balogun Jnr. See the screenshot of the post below. https://www.instagram.com/p/BGFY8sQLyYz/?taken-by=ynaijaonline Wizkid has failed to publicly acknowledge both the child and... Read More

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What FG should do to end Niger Delta militancy

A coalition of civil society activists and organization, on Tuesday, came together to offer solutions on how best to end the festering militancy in the Niger Delta region. According to Premium Times, 29 activists and organization signed a statement in Port Jarcourt advising the federal government to take a non-violate approach towards ending the crisis... Read More

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Ekiti workers want to teach Fayose a lesson before negotiating

Civil servants in Ekiti state, on Tuesday, failed to show up for a meeting called by the state government towards resolving the ongoing industrial action in the state. The meeting came on the heels of the state Governor, Ayodele Fayose’s, decision to implement the principle of “no-work, no-pay.” The meeting was scheduled to hold on... Read More

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Despite fuel price hike, FG will increase electricity tariff by…

There will be no going back on the plan to increase electricity tariff by over 45 percent, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has disclosed. The Minister made this known on Tuesday while briefing members of the Senate Committees on Labour and Power during a public hearing on the new electricity tariff.... Read More

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‘5 Niger Delta Avengers’ arrested in Warri

The Nigerian Navy has arrested five suspected members of pipeline terrorists and economic saboteurs, Niger Delta Avengers. The Flag Officer Commanding, Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Mohammed Garba, paraded the suspects on Tuesday at the Naval Base, Warri. The arrested militants are believed to be responsible for last weekend’s multiple attacks on pipelines of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. The attacks took... Read More

Nigerian artistes should grow up and start respecting their contracts

Freedom like Brymo said, is a kind of prison. Maybe the artiste was referring to himself (and now many artistes) when he tried to leave his then record label, Chocolate City. You see, as the story goes, Brymo had signed a contract with the label with an agreed upon stipulated number of years he’d spend... Read More

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Why there’ll always be violence, deaths in pro-Biafra protests

Monday, May 30 was the forty-ninth anniversary of the declaration of Biafra, a single action that sparked off a three year long civil war, which led to the death of more than a million persons. Needless to say that the civil war was a watershed in the history of Nigeria, not only because of those... Read More

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